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Home My WebLink About09/11/2014 - Workshop Minutes City Council MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP CITY OF COLLEGE STATION SEPTEMBER 11, 2014 STATE OF TEXAS § COUNTY OF BRAZOS § Present: Nancy Berry, Mayor Council: Blanche Brick Steve Aldrich Karl Mooney John Nichols Julie Schultz James Benham City Staff: Kelly Templin, City Manager Chuck Gilman, Deputy City Manager Carla Robinson, City Attorney Tanya McNutt, Deputy City Secretary Ian Whittenton, 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 Berry at 4:40 p.m. on Thursday, September 11, 2014 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, §551.072- Real Estate, and §551.087-Ecnomic Development Negotiations,the College Station City Council convened into Executive Session at 4:41 p.m. on Thursday, September 11, 2014 in order to continue discussing matters pertaining to: A. Consultation with Attorney to seek advice regarding pending or contemplated litigation;to wit: • College Station v. Star Insurance Co., Civil Action No. 4:11-CV-02023. WKSHP091114Minutes Page 1 • Patricia Kahlden,individ. and as rep. of the Estate of Lillie May Williams Bayless v. Laura Sue Streigler, City of College Station and James Steven Elkins, No. 11-003172-CV-272, in the 272nd District Court of Brazos County, TX • Cause No. 13-002978-CV-361, Deluxe Burger Bar of College Station, Inc. D/B/A Café Eccell v. Asset Plus Realty Corporation, City of College Station, Texas and the Research Valley Partnership, Inc., In the 361St Judicial District Court, Brazos County, Texas • Margaret L. Cannon v. Deputy Melvin Bowser, Officer Bobby Williams, Officer Tristan Lopez, Mr. Mike Formicella, Ms. Connie Spence, Cause No. 13 002189 CV 272, In the 272nd District Court of Brazos County, Texas • Bobby Trant v. BVSWMA, Inc., Cause No. 33014, In the District Court, Grimes County, Texas, 12th Judicial District • Robyn Taylor, et al vs. Boomfit, Carlos Lima and Alicia Lima and Lincoln Recreational Center, Cause No. 13 003118 CV 85, In the 85th District Court of Brazos County, Texas B. Consultation with Attorney to seek legal advice; to wit: • Legal advice related to an amendment to the economic development agreement between College Station and Kalon C. Deliberation on the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property; to wit: • Property located at or near 204-220 Holleman Drive in College Station • Property located generally southeast of the intersection of Texas Avenue and Francis Drive in College Station, Texas D. Deliberation on financial or other incentives to locate, stay, or expand a business prospect in or near the City limits; to wit: • Economic incentives related to a proposed community-wide private fiber optic broadband network The Executive Session adjourned at 5:52 p.m. 3. Take action if an on Executive Session. No action was required from Executive Session. 4. Presentation ossiblc action and discussion on items listed on the consent agenda. No items were pulled for clarification. 5. Presentation )ossiblcaction and discussion e,ardin!, the u Mated Master Plan for the Southeast Conamuni Park Lick Creek Greenwa & Rock Prairie Landfill Pro .cert use, David Schmitz, Director of Parks and Recreation, briefed the Council on the updated Master Plan for the Southeast Community Park, Lick Creek Greenway, and the Rock Prairie Landfill property showing the relationships of the separate properties as they pertain to an area/regional plan. The Southeast Park property is slated for development as a community park with baseball/softball athletic facilities. The Lick Creek Greenways property is the site of a major section of the already WKSHP091114Minutes Page 2 funded Lick Creek Hike &Bike Trail. The landfill property,which is currently under oversight by BVSWMA, has potential for additional park development. Mr. Schmitz addressed Council's concerns on the City's access to the Rock Prairie Landfill site, including the right of first refusal and development options. He also addressed already planned improvements, their completion dates, and funding options which included Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT), Tax Increment Refinance Zone (TIRZ), and the upcoming bond elections. Bryan Griesbach, Director of BVSWMA, addressed the current functional use of the Rock Prairie Landfill site as a training facility and green buffer. He stated there would be no functional loss for BVSWMA if the site was developed. Council recommended moving forward with the updated Master Plan for the Southeast Community Park, Lick Creek Greenway, & Rock Prairie Landfill Property use. No action was required. 6. Council Calendar Council reviewed the calendar. Councilmember Aldrich also shared information on an upcoming event with the Convention and Visitors Board at the Hilton on September 19th. 7. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on future agenda items: a Councilmember 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. Councilmember Brick requested a future agenda item for an update on the Medical District. 8. Discussion review and ossible action re_ardin- the tollowin meetings: Animal Shelter Board, Arts Council of Brazos Valley, Arts Council Sub-committee Audit Committee Uic cle Pedestrian, and GreenwaysAdvisory Board, l io-Corridor Board of Adjustments, Blinn Golfe ,e Brazos Valle Advisor Committee Brazos Count Health De L. Brazos Valley Council of Governments,Bryan/College Station Chamber of Commerce, Budget and Finance Committee BVSWIVIA B\\\'ACS Corn ensation and Benefits Committee Convention 4Se Visitors BUr eau, Design Review board, Economic Development Con inittee Gi'abit Broadband Initiative Historic Preservation Committee Interfaith Dialo'ue Association Inter_overnrnental Committee Joint Relief Fundin ' Review Committee Landmark Commission Librar Board Nletro olitan i"tannin' Or_anizal;ion Paries and Recreation Board, Planning and Zoning Commission, Research Valley Partnership. Research Valley Technology Council, Regional Transportation Committee for Council of GovernmentsTrans)orlation and 'liohiiit Committee TAME Student Senate Texas vlmmm ici, al l ca ue twin Ci r Endowment Youth Adviso Council Zonin Board of Adjustments. WKSHP091114Minutes Page 3 Councilmember Nichols gave an update on the Sister Cities Association Councilmember Aldrich gave an update on the Arts Council of Brazos Valley. 9. 24_,fillournment MOTION: There being no further business,Mayor Berry adjourned the workshop of the College Station City Council at 6:24 p.m. on Thursday, September 11, 2014. c-.7-:::);,- Nancy Berry, Mayor ATTEST: Sherry Mishburn, City Secretary WKSHP091114Minutes Page 4