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February 2, 2026 1:00 PM
1. Call meeting to order and consider absence requests.
2. Hear Visitors.
Visit College Station Large
Conference Room
At this time, the Chairperson will open the floor to citizens wishing to address issues not already
scheduled on today's agenda. Each citizen's presentation will be limited to three minutes in order to
allow adequate time for the completion of the agenda items. Comments will be received and city staff
may be asked to look into the matter, or the matter may be placed on a future agenda for discussion.
A recording may be made of the meeting; please give your name and address for the record.
3. Agenda Items.
3.1. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on the minutes of the November 19, 2025, Economic
Development Committee meeting.
3.2. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on the Economic Development Master Plan.
4. Discussion and possible action on future agenda items.
A member may inquire about a subject for which notice has not been given. A statement of specific
factual information or the recitation of existing policy may be given. Any deliberation shall be limited to
a proposal to place the subject on an agenda for a subsequent meeting.
5. Executive Session Agenda.
Executive Session is closed to the public and will be held in the Visit College Station Large Conference
Room. The Committee may, according to the Texas Open Meetings Act, adjourn the Open Meeting
and return into Executive Session to seek legal advice from the City Attorney regarding any item on the
Workshop, Consent, or Regular Agendas under Chapter 551, Texas Government Code.
5.1. Real Estate {Gov't Code Section 551.072);
Possible action. The Committee may deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real
property if deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the
City in negotiations with a third person. After executive session discussion, any final action or vote
taken will be in public. The following subject(s) may be discussed:
a. Approximately 8 acres of land located at 1508 Harvey Road.
b. Approximately 28 acres generally located at Midtown Drive and Corporate Parkway in the
Midtown Business Park.
c. Property located within the Midtown Business Park.
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City Council Economic Development
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5.2. Economic Incentive Negotiations {Gov't Code Section 551.087};
Possible action. The Committee may deliberate on commercial or financial information that the
Committee has received from a business prospect that the Committee seeks to have locate, stay
or expand in or near the city which the Committee in conducting economic development
negotiations may deliberate on an offer of financial or other incentives for a business prospect.
After executive session discussion, any final action or vote taken will be in public. The following
subject(s) maybe discussed:
a. Economic development agreement with Corinth Group, Inc.
b. Economic development agreement for a development within the Midtown Business Park
relating to baseball fields.
6. Adjourn.
Adjournment into Executive Session may occur in order to consider any item listed on the agenda if a
matter is raised that is appropriate for Executive Session discussion.
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Item No. 3.1.
Minutes
Sponsor: Michael Ostrowski, Chief Development Officer
Reviewed By CBC: Economic Development Committee
Agenda Caption: Presentation, discussion, and possible action on the minutes of the November 19,
2025, Economic Development Committee meeting.
Relationship to Strategic Goals:
• Good Governance
Recommendation(s): Staff recommends approval of the minutes.
Summary: This item includes the minutes from the November 19, 2025, meeting.
Budget & Financial Summary: N/A
Attachments:
1. 20251119 - Minutes
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Minutes Of The City Council Economic Development Commit
City Of College Station
November 19, 2025
1. CaII meeting to order and consider absence requests.
With a quorum present, the meeting of the College Station Economic Development Committee
was called to order by Mayor Nichols via In -Person and Teleconference at 3:08 pm on
Wednesday, November 19, 2025 in the Visit College Station Large Conference room, 1207
Texas Ave, College Station, TX.
Present:
Councilmember John Nichols
Councilmember Bob Yancy
Councilmember William Wright
Absent:
City Staff:
Bryan Woods, City Manager
Michael Ostrowski, Chief Development Officer
Jeff Capps - Deputy City Manager - Virtual
Jeff Kersten - Assistant City Manager - Virtual
Adam Falco, City Attorney
Aaron Longoria, Assistant City Attorney
Brian Piscacek, Assistant Director Economic Development
Jeremiah Cook, Assistant Director Tourism
Wende Ragonis Anderson, Economic Development Manager
Jennifer Luna, District Manager
Stacey Vasquez, Economic Development Coordinator
Lisa McCracken, Administrative Support Specialist
Others:
Erica Colston - TIP Strategies - Virtual
John Karras - TIP Strategies - Virtual
Tracye McDaniel - TIP Strategies - Virtual
2. Hear Visitors.
At this time, the Chairperson will open the floor to citizens wishing to address issues not already
scheduled on today's agenda. Each citizen's presentation will be limited to three minutes in order to
allow adequate time for the completion of the agenda items. Comments will be received and city staff
may be asked to look into the matter, or the matter may be placed on a future agenda for discussion.
A recording may be made of the meeting; please give your name and address for the record.
No Visitors provided comments.
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3. Agenda Items.
3.1. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on the minutes of the September 2, 2025 Economic
Development Committee meeting.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember William Wright and a second by
Councilmember Bob Yancy, the motion passed 3-0.
3.2. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding the Economic Development Master Plan.
TIP Strategies presented an in-depth update on the five-year Economic Development Master
Plan. Key themes included:
• Diversification of the local economy beyond the university model
• Development of identity -based districts to attract and retain talent
• Real estate strategies to support redevelopment and innovation
• Workforce development challenges and opportunities, especially in biotech and
healthcare
• Emphasis on partnerships, innovation ecosystems, and long-term strategic investments
• Discussion of Al's cross -sector impact and the need for infrastructure readiness
Committee members praised the plan's direction and offered feedback on workforce alignment,
innovation district potential, and the importance of recurring revenue from strategic
investments.
Staff also presented on major projects for the FY26 Plan of Work for Economic Development to
include the following:
• Business Retention and Expansion Programs
• Retail Recruitment Strategy
• Target Industry Recruitment Strategy
• CRM Implementation and Management
• 1508 Harvey Road Redevelopment
• Entrepreneurial Program
• ED Marketing Strategy
• Midtown Business Park Development
• Workforce Development Strategy
3.3. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding an update on Tourism initiatives.
Jeremiah Cook, Assistant Director, gave an update on Tourism Committee meetings, Strategic
Plan, Wayfinding, and Tourism Friendly Certification. Staff also reviewed on FY26 Plan of Work
to include the following:
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• Administrative - Tourism Strategic Plan, Standard Operating Procedures, Destination
International Accreditation Program (DMAP)
• Marketing — Marketing Plan Execution, Signature Leisure Event Attraction
• Sales — Short Course Development, Major Sports Event Attraction, Current Sports
Business Enhancement, and Sales Plan Development
• Visitor Engagement — Visitor Center Optimization/Visitor Services, Wayfinding, Partner
Engagement Plan Development
3.4. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding activities in the Northgate District.
Jennifer Luna, District Manager, provided an update on several key engagement and learning
activities. These included efforts to deepen historical understanding and strengthen relationship
building, supported by ongoing monthly meetings with the Northgate District Association. Ms.
Luna also connected with CSTEP through one-on-one discussions and a ride -along, collaborated
with various City departments, and actively participated in the Greater Northgate Area
Engagement Report process.
Staff also presented on major projects for the FY26 Plan of Work for the Northgate District to
include the following:
• University Drive Pedestrian Wall Study
• Northgate Garage Equipment/System Management
• Northgate Branding Effort
• Northgate Outreach Strategy
• Norgate Small Area Plan Action Items
3.5. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding an update to the City's entrepreneurship
intiative.
Wende Ragonis Anderson, Economic Development Manager, provided an update on
partnerships within the local entrepreneurial ecosystem. Staff previously shared an emerging
initiative named CONNECT, which brings together stakeholders from government, the Small
Business Development Center, and Texas A&M's McFerrin Center for Entrepreneurship. Staff
will review the options of how the City can serve as a catalyst for the continued focus on
innovation, including prospective efforts on a business accelerator/incubator.
4. Discussion and possible action on future agenda items.
A member may inquire about a subject for which notice has not been given. A statement of specific
factual information or the recitation of existing policy may be given. Any deliberation shall be limited to
a proposal to place the subject on an agenda for a subsequent meeting.
No future items requested.
5. Executive Session.
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The Economic Development Committee convened into Executive Session at 5:27 pm.
5.1. Real Estate {Gov't Code Section 551.072);
Possible action. The Committee may deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real
property if deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the
City in negotiations with a third person. After executive session discussion, any final action or
vote taken will be in public. The following subject(s) may be discussed:
a. Approximately 8 acres of land located at 1508 Harvey Road.
b. Approximately 28 acres generally located at Midtown Drive and Corporate Parkway in the
Midtown Business Park.
c. Property located within the Midtown Business Park.
d. Property generally located in the 3100 block of Harvey Road.
5.2. Economic Incentive Negotiations {Gov't Code Section 551.087);
Possible action. The Committee may deliberate on commercial or financial information that the
Committee has received from a business prospect that the Committee seeks to have locate, stay
or expand in or near the city which the Committee in conducting economic development
negotiations may deliberate on an offer of financial or other incentives for a business prospect.
After executive session discussion, any final action or vote taken will be in public. The following
subject(s) maybe discussed:
a. Economic development agreement with Corinth Group, Inc.
b. Economic development agreement for a development within the Midtown Business Park
relating to baseball fields.
c. Economic development agreement for a development generally located in the 3100 block of
Harvey Road.
The Executive Session recessed at 5:49 p.m. No Action was taken.
6. Adjourn.
Mayor Nichols adjourned the meeting at 5:49 p.m.
John P. Nichols, Mayor
ATTEST:
Tanya Smith, City Secretary
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Item No. 3.2.
Economic Development Master Plan Update
Sponsor: Michael Ostrowski, Chief Development Officer
Reviewed By CBC: N/A
Agenda Caption: Presentation, discussion, and possible action on the Economic Development
Master Plan.
Relationship to Strategic Goals:
• Diverse & Growing Economy
Recommendation(s): Staff recommends that the committee receive the presentation and provide
direction as desired.
Summary: The City entered into an agreement with TIP Strategies, Inc. on May 8, 2025, to provide
consultant services related to the development of an update to our Economic Development Master
Plan. TIP has developed a draft document which was reviewed by staff and the Economic
Development Master Plan Steering Committee on January 21, 2026. Following the feedback from
those key stakeholders, TIP will provide an updated draft to the Economic Development Committee
for additional discussion. It is anticipated that the plan will be presented to the Planning & Zoning
Commission on February 19, 2026, and to the City Council for approval on February 26, 2026.
Budget & Financial Summary: N/A
Attachments:
None
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