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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION
MAY 24, 2018
STATE OF TEXAS §
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COUNTY OF BRAZOS §
Present:
Karl Mooney, Mayor - absent
Council:
Bob Brick
Jerome Rektorik
Linda Harvell
Barry Moore
John Nichols
James Benham, Mayor Pro Tem
City Staff:
Jeff Capps, Interim City Manager
Jeff Kersten, Assistant City Manager
Carla Robinson, City Attorney
Ian Whittenton, Deputy City Secretary
Lisa McCracken, Records Management Coordinator
1. Call to Order and Announce a Quorum is Present
With a quorum present, the Workshop of the College Station City Council was called to order by
Mayor Pro Tem Benham at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 24, 2018 in the Council Chambers of the
City of College Station City Hall, 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas 77840.
2. Executive Session
In accordance with the Texas Government Code §551.071-Consultation with Attorney, §551.086-
Competitive Matters, §551.072-Real Estate, and §551.074-Personnel, the College Station City
Council convened into Executive Session at 4:01 p.m. on Thursday, May 24, 2018 in order to
continue discussing matters pertaining to:
A. Consultation with Attorney to seek advice regarding pending or contemplated litigation; to wit:
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; and
McCrory Investments II, LLC d/b/a Southwest Stor Mor v. City of College Station; Cause
No. 17-000914-CV-361; In the 361st District Court, Brazos County, Texas
City of College Station v. Gerry Saum, Individually, and as Independent Executrix of the
Estate of Susan M. Wood, Deceased; Cause No. 17-002742-CV-361; In the 361st District
Court, Brazos County, Texas
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Maura Juarez Garcia v. Andres Garcia and City of College Station; Cause No. 18-000419-
CV-85; In the 85th District Court, Brazos County, Texas.
B. Legal advice:
Legal briefing concerning implementation of the City Manager’s debarment policy.
C. Deliberation on a competitive matter as that term is defined in Gov’t Code Section 552.133; to
wit:
Power Supply
D. Deliberation on the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property; to wit:
Property located generally in the vicinity of Highway 50 in South Robertson County,
Texas.
E. Deliberation on the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or
dismissal of a public officer; to wit:
Council Self-evaluation
City Manager
The Executive Session recessed at 5:32 p.m.
3. Take action, if any, on Executive Session.
No action was required from Executive Session.
4. Presentation, possible action and discussion on items listed on the consent agenda.
No items were pulled.
5. Presentation, possible action, and discussion of proposed changes in the Northgate
District to provide increased safety for pedestrians.
Debbie Eller, Director of Community Services, updated Council on proposed temporary changes
in the Northgate District that will provide enhanced safety for pedestrians until a comprehensive
study can be completed to determine more permanent changes to the district based on the current
conditions. The changes include the closure of Boyett at University Drive on Thursday, Friday,
and Saturday nights in addition to the creation of a passenger pick-up area. Funding is for the
changes is available in the Northgate Fund.
Lieutenant James (Jim Bob) Arnold, College Station Police Department, presented video and
photographs in support of these changes. He also gave a brief description of the various tactics
used to manage vehicle and foot traffic in the Northgate District for various levels of activity.
6. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding a request of financial support for
the Texas State 4-H Horse Show in the amount of $25,000 per year for five years.
Aubrey Nettles, stated that the Brazos County Expo has submitted a bid for the nex t five annual
Texas State 4-H Horse Shows. The County is pursuing a five year funding commitment with 4-H
for annual events that will include $147,000 in Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) funds per year, for a
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total of $735,000, in Bryan College Station HOT funds over the next five years. The possible
funding partners requested by the County include:
Experience BCS for $35,000 annually
City of Bryan for $25,000 annually
Brazos County for $50,000 annually
Expo Rewards Program for $12,000 annually
City of College Station for $25,000 annually
The Texas State 4-H Horse Show is an 8 day event that occurs during the month of July. The
Abilene Convention and Visitors Bureau estimated an economic impact of $887,400 and 1416
room nights recorded for the 2017 show held in Abilene. For 2019, Experience BCS estimates an
economic impact of $809,884 with 2000 hotel room nights for the event. This event occurs late in
the summer during off-peak patterns of tourism and travel for the BCS area.
Jeff Kersten, Assistant City Manager, spoke to the origin of the item and the consideration already
given by the City of Bryan on this matter.
Staff requested Council’s direction on how they would like to proceed with the $25,000 of Hotel
Tax funds per year for five years, for a total of $125,000. If so directed, this will be included in the
FY19 Hotel Tax Fund budget.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Rektorik and a second by Councilmember
Brick, the City Council voted six (6) for and none (0) opposed, to direct staff to bring back an item
for financial support for the Texas State 4-H Horse Show in the amount of $25,000 per year for
five years. The motion carried unanimously.
7. Council Calendar
Council reviewed the calendar.
8. Discussion, review and possible action regarding the following meetings: Animal Shelter
Board, Annexation Task Force, Arts Council of Brazos Valley, Arts Council Sub-committee,
Audit Committee, Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Advisory Board, Bio-Corridor Board
of Adjustments, Blinn College Brazos Valley Advisory Committee, Brazos County Health
Dept., Brazos Valley Council of Governments, Bryan/College Station Chamber of
Commerce, Budget and Finance Committee, BVSWMA, BVWACS, Compensation and
Benefits Committee, Experience Bryan-College Station, Design Review Board, Economic
Development Committee, FBT/Texas Aggies Go to War, Gulf Coast Strategic Highway
Coalition, Historic Preservation Committee, Interfaith Dialogue Association,
Intergovernmental Committee, Joint Relief Funding Review Committee, Landmark
Commission, Library Board, Metropolitan Planning Organization, Parks an d Recreation
Board, Planning and Zoning Commission, Research Valley Partnership, Research Valley
Technology Council, Regional Transportation Committee for Council of Governments,
Sister Cities Association, Transportation and Mobility Committee, TAMU Economic
Development, TAMU Student Senate, Texas Municipal League, Twin City Endowment,
Walk with the Mayor, YMCA, Youth Advisory Council, Zoning Board of Adjustments.
Councilmember Nichols reported on the Brazos County Health Department.
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Councilmember Rektorik reported on Experience Bryan College Station.
Councilmember Rektorik reported on the Research Valley Partnership (RVP) which has changed
its name to Brazos Valley Economic Development Corporation (BVEDC).
9. Adjournment
There being no further business, Mayor Pro Tem Benham adjourned the workshop of the College
Station City Council at 6:16 p.m. on Thursday, May 24, 2018.
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Karl Mooney, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Tanya Smith, City Secretary