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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP
VIA TELECONFERENCE
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION
MAY 14, 2020
STATE OF TEXAS §
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COUNTY OF BRAZOS §
Present:
Karl Mooney, Mayor
Council:
Bob Brick
John Crompton
Linda Harvell
John Nichols
Dennis Maloney
City Staff:
Jeff Capps, Interim City Manager
Jeff Kersten, Assistant City Manager
Carla Robinson, City Attorney
Tanya Smith, City Secretary
Ian Whittenton, Deputy City Secretary
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 Mooney at 4:08 p.m. on Thursday, May 14, 2020 in the Council Chambers of the City of
College Station City Hall, 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas 7784 0.
2. Executive Session
In accordance with the Texas Government Code §551.071-Consultation with Attorney, §551.074-
Personnel, and §551.086-Competitive Matters, the College Station City Council convened into
Executive Session at 4:08 p.m. on Thursday, May 14, 2020 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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Carrie McIver v. City of College Station; Cause No. 18-003271-CV-85; In the 85th District
Court, Brazos County, Texas
Veronica Alejandra Ibarra v. The City of College Station; Cause No. 20000325CV361; in
the 361st District Court, Brazos County, Texas
B. Deliberation on the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or
dismissal of a public officer; to wit:
Council Self-Evaluation
City Manager
C. Deliberation on a competitive matter as that term is defined in Gov’t Code Section 552.133; to
wit:
Power Supply
Executive Session recessed at 6:06 p.m.
3. Reconvene from Executive Session and take action, if any.
No vote or action was taken in Executive Session.
4. Presentation, possible action and discussion on items listed on the consent agenda.
Item 4.9 and 4.10 was pulled from Consent to the May 28th Council Meeting.
Item 4.3 and 4.5 were pulled from Consent for clarification.
(4.3): David Schmitz, Director of Parks and Recreation, gave a brief explanation of the funds for
this project which are budgeted out of the Memorial Cemetery Fund.
(4.5): Donald Harmon, Director of Public Works, gave a brief explanation of the fee schedules
and the percentage of franchise fees collected from recyclables go into the College Station Solid
Waste Fund.
5. Workshop
5.1 Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding the conversion of 40.5 acres of
greenway and 18.8 acres of City of College Station property to park land. Once added to the
existing 47.1 acres of Stephen C. Beachy Central Park, total park acreage will sum 106.4.
David Schmitz, Parks & Recreation Director, stated that in proposition 4 and 6 of the 1998 Capital
Improvements Program, City leaders approved the purchase of this acreage for city property and
greenways. The descriptions of both propositions include implicit statements regarding the ability
of land use for hike and bike trails, passive recreational activities and park facilities (though limited
in the greenways without properly mitigating flood damage). Through the conversion of this land
to parkland, it was protected for the expansion of Stephen C. Beachy Central Park and the future
park development.
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The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board heard this item on February 11, 2020 and voted
unanimously to pass a motion to recommend adding the properties surrounding Central Park as
park property. Staff recommended support and approval.
6. Council Calendar
Council reviewed the calendar.
7. Discussion, review, and possible action regarding the following meetings: Animal Shelter
Board, Arts Council of Brazos Valley, Architectural Advisory Committee, Audit Committee,
Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Advisory Board, Bio-Corridor Board of Adjustments,
Brazos County Health Dept., Brazos Valley Council of Governments, Brazos Valley
Economic Development Corporation, Bryan/College Station Chamber of Commerce, Budget
and Finance Committee, BVSWMA, BVWACS, Compensation and Benefits Committee,
Comprehensive Plan Evaluation Committee, Experience Bryan-College Station, Design
Review Board, Economic Development Committee, 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, Operation Restart, Parks and Recreation
Board, Planning and Zoning Commission, Research Valley Technology Council, Regional
Transportation Committee for Council of Governments, Sister Cities Association, Spring
Creek Local Government Corporation, Transportation and Mobility Committee, TAMU
Student Senate, Texas Municipal League, Walk with the Mayor, YMCA, Zoning Board of
Adjustments, (Notice of Agendas posted on City Hall bulletin board).
Councilmember Harvell reported on Operation Restart.
8. Adjournment
There being no further business, Mayor Mooney adjourned the workshop of the College Station
City Council at 6:29 p.m. on Thursday, May 14, 2020.
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Karl Mooney, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Tanya Smith, City Secretary