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Home My WebLink About03/09/2017 - Workshop Agenda Packet - City CouncilCity Council Workshop College Station, TX Meeting Agenda - Final City Hall 1101 Texas Ave College Station, TX 77840 City Hall Council Chambers5:00 PMThursday, March 9, 2017 1. Call meeting to order. 2. Executive Session will be held in the Administrative Conference Room. Consultation with Attorney {Gov ’t Code Section 551.071}; possible action. The City Council may seek advice from its attorney regarding a pending or contemplated litigation subject or settlement offer or attorney -client privileged information. Litigation is an ongoing process and questions may arise as to a litigation tactic or settlement offer, which needs to be discussed with the City Council. Upon occasion the City Council may need information from its attorney as to the status of a pending or contemplated litigation subject or settlement offer or attorney -client privileged information. After executive session discussion, any final action or vote taken will be in public. The following subject(s) may be discussed: Litigation a. Kathryn A. Stever-Harper as Executrix for the Estate of John Wesley Harper v. City of College Station and Judy Meeks; No. 15,977-PC in the County Court No. 1, Brazos County, Texas b. Charlton F. Clayton v. City of College Station; Case: 4:16-cv-03485 in the US District Court for the Southern District of Texas Houston Division Legal Advice a. Legal issues related to a proposed amendment to the Biocorridor Interlocal Agreement concerning east side sewer improvements 6:00 p.m. 3. Take action, if any, on Executive Session. 4. Presentation, possible action and discussion on items listed on the consent agenda. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on a proposal for a historical, cultural and educational display in Northgate. 17-00855. Sponsors:Socol Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the requirements for bicycle racks. 17-01086. Page 1 College Station, TX Printed on 3/3/2017 March 9, 2017City Council Workshop Meeting Agenda - Final Penal Code § 30.07. Trespass by License Holder with an Openly Carried Handgun. "Pursuant to Section 30.07, Penal Code (Trespass by License Holder with an Openly Carried Handgun) A Person Licensed under Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code (Handgun Licensing Law), may not enter this Property with a Handgun that is Carried Openly." Codigo Penal § 30.07. Traspasar Portando Armas de Mano al Aire Libre con Licencia. “Conforme a la Seccion 30.07 del codigo penal (traspasar portando armas de mano al aire libre con licencia), personas con licencia bajo del Sub-Capitulo H, Capitulo 411, Codigo de Gobierno (Ley de licencias de arma de mano), no deben entrar a esta propiedad portando arma de mano al aire libre.” Page 3 College Station, TX Printed on 3/3/2017 City Hall 1101 Texas Ave College Station, TX 77840 College Station, TX Legislation Details (With Text) File #: Version:117-0085 Name:Proposal for a historical, cultural and educational display in Northgate Status:Type:Presentation Agenda Ready File created:In control:2/16/2017 City Council Workshop On agenda:Final action:3/9/2017 Title:Presentation, possible action, and discussion on a proposal for a historical, cultural and educational display in Northgate. Sponsors:Jay Socol Indexes: Code sections: Attachments: Action ByDate Action ResultVer. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on a proposal for a historical, cultural and educational display in Northgate. Relationship to City Council Strategic Goals: •Core Services & Infrastructure •Diverse & Growing Economy Recommendation(s): Receive staff presentation and provide feedback and/or direction, as desired. Summary: Lyle Lovett and Robert Earl Keen began their lasting friendship by strumming, singing and songwriting on the front porch of the Church Avenue house Keen rented during their student years at Texas A&M University. While the two acclaimed artists weren't the first or only Aggie musicians to entertain crowds at Northgate, they are arguably the most renowned and routinely speak of their memories of College Station and A&M during their performances throughout the U.S. More than a year ago, the Bryan-College Station Eagle newspaper approached city staff about the possibility of establishing a cultural marker where “this old porch” - forever immortalized in song - used to be located, since the property is owned by the city. Since then, discussions of this concept have involved personnel from The Eagle, the city, some Northgate business owners, a professional artist and even Mr. Lovett and Mr. Keen. Concept:Research is underway to determine if the legendary “Front Porch,” where Keen and Lovett met and became friends, could be re-created on the promenade behind the Dixie Chicken - a stone’s throw from the actual location on Church Avenue. In concept, Keen and Lovett could be depicted sitting, singing and playing guitar - similar to how the men posed for a Texas Monthly cover photo - but with a chair in between them to create an interactive element that would be perfect for visitors taking and sharing photos. Key to the concept is not just a nod to Keen and Lovett, but to all those who used Northgate to launch their musical careers. College Station, TX Printed on 3/3/2017Page 1 of 2 powered by Legistar™ File #:17-0085,Version:1 For the sake of durability, recommendations are for any monument concept to be cast in bronze. Lighting, signage - explaining the significance of the piece - and any additional site work are also being researched. Funding: Texas A&M University System Chancellor John Sharp has generously pledged to fund half of the concept, should it become a reality. The balance would be sought through private donations. Conclusion: The idea to create a cultural, historical and educational display at Northgate has received verbal and written support from the Northgate District Association and from additional Northgate merchants. In addition to recognizing part of College Station’s history, there appears to be a unique opportunity to create an iconic "destination within a destination" that would attract and educate Aggies and visitors of all ages and generate a positive economic impact to our Northgate merchants. College Station, TX Printed on 3/3/2017Page 2 of 2 powered by Legistar™ City Hall 1101 Texas Ave College Station, TX 77840 College Station, TX Legislation Details (With Text) File #: Version:117-0108 Name:Bike Rack Requirements Status:Type:Presentation Agenda Ready File created:In control:3/1/2017 City Council Workshop On agenda:Final action:3/9/2017 Title:Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the requirements for bicycle racks. Sponsors:Lance Simms Indexes: Code sections: Attachments: Action ByDate Action ResultVer. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the requirements for bicycle racks. Relationship to Strategic Goals: ·Good Governance ·Diverse Growing Economy ·Improving Mobility Recommendation(s): Receive staff presentation and provide feedback and/or direction as desired. Summary: At the request of the City Council under “future agenda items”, this workshop presentation will provide an overview of the requirements for bicycle facilities (bike racks) in College Station. Budget & Financial Summary: N/A Attachments: N/A College Station, TX Printed on 3/3/2017Page 1 of 1 powered by Legistar™