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HomeMy WebLinkAboutUBI 2008 MAYCITY COUNCIL MOVES FORWARD WITH NEIGHBORHOOD INTEGRITY INITIATIVES Inside College Station May 2008 From the City of College Station Public Communications Department • College Station, Texas College Station City Council members decided at the March 27 Regular Council Meeting to proceed with several initiatives that seek to address a number of challenges facing College Station neighborhoods. The City’s Planning & Development Services will lead the charge to develop a variety of strategies under the umbrella of a “Strong and Sustainable Neighborhoods” policy initiative. The strategy will be a comprehensive approach to addressing neighborhood issues, featuring: • Targeted neighborhood focus in the areas of code enforcement, planning, parking and neighbor relations • Active involvement of all stakeholders (City staff, neighborhoods, students, Texas A&M University Administration, investors, etc.) • Development of a city-wide rental registration program to maintain accurate home ownership statistics and accountability • Sustain and grow City partnerships with the university and neighborhood associations. In addition to these strategies, the City is coordinating several positive public outreach efforts. They include monthly Coffee with the Mayor sessions, featuring Mayor Ben White engaging citizens in dialogue about city- wide issues, and CS 101 classes, a cooperative effort between the City and the TAMU Student Government Association to teach college students about various neighborhood codes and related topics. Before finalizing its policy initiatives, City staff will present them at a public meeting for Council approval. For more information about Neighborhood Integrity and related initiatives go to: www.cstx.gov/ni “A real opportunity exists in College Station...to demonstrate how a community can welcome thousands of students, address an aging housing stock, and build strong and sustainable neighborhoods.” from: STRONG & SUSTAINABLE NEIGHBORHOODS-An Action Planfor Neighborhood Integrity City of College Station Honors TAMU Women’s Basketball The TAMU women’s basketball team was recently recognized by the City of College Station for advancing to the Elite Eight of the 2008 Women’s NCAA tournament. Mayor Ben White first presented the team with ceremonious boxing gloves to wish them well after their acceptance into the tournament. The senior players and Coach Gary Blair were later presented with a “Key to the City” at a Starlight Music Series concert in recognition of their outstanding season. INSIDE COLLEGE STATION MAY 2008 • PAGE 2 _____________________ June 5 & 19_____________________ College Station Planning & Zoning Meeting (7pm) @ City Hall* _____________________ June 12 & 26_____________________ City Council Workshop (3pm) & Regular Meeting (7pm) @ City Hall* _____________________ June 20 _____________________ “Coffee with the Mayor” (8am) @ Conference Center College Station Conference Center 1300 George Bush Drive College Station City Hall1101 Texas Avenue *Watch City Council and Zoning meetings live on Channel 19, or go to www.cstx.gov/cstv19 MARK YOUR CALENDAR Seminar Supper June 9 ----------––-----–––––– The Neighborhood Relations Office is planning a Seminar Supper for June 9 at the College Station Conference Center. Neighborhood Partners with the City will be notified on the topic and details. These events are held for organized Neighborhood and Homeowner Associations who partner with the City to help facilitate information to College Station residents. Interested in developing or joining a neighborhood association? Call Barbara Moore, Neighborhood & Community Relations Coordinator, at (979) 764-6262. 2007 Award of Excellence in Preserving History Winner -- College Station is the proud recipient of the 2007 Award of Excellence in Preserving History from the Texas Historical Commission. The award recognizes individuals, organizations or projects that significantly contribute to the understanding or preservation of Texas history through preservation planning, historic site identification, preservation of significant archival or artifact collections, and research which leads to a greater understanding of state and local history. Highlighted local programs include the Project HOLD Historic Online Library Database, the Exploring History lunch lectures, the Historic Marker program, the Oral History program, College Station Conference Center exhibits, and the “Moment in History” newsletters. For more on historic preservation, contact Anne Boykin at (979) 764-3491 or aboykin@cstx.gov Starlight Music Series June 7, 14 ----------–––––––– Don’t forget to catch the City’s remaining FREE Starlight Music Series concerts at the Wolf Pen Creek Amphitheater. Max Stalling with special guest Kathleen Braun will perform on June 7, and The Big Time will close off the 2008 Starlight Music Series on June 14. For more concert information, go to www.cstx.gov/starlight View Photos of City Events! --- The City has set up a unique web page to highlight some the events and gatherings in College Station. Go to www.cstx.gov/photos to see what makes College Station a great place to live!