HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/23/2015 - Workshop Minutes City Council MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION
JULY 23, 2015
STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OF BRAZOS §
Present:
Nancy Berry, Mayor
Council:
Blanche Brick, via videoconference after roll call
Steve Aldrich
Karl Mooney
John Nichols, absent
Julie Schultz, via videoconference
James Benham, via videoconference
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
The Workshop of the College Station City Council was called to order by Mayor Berry at 4:42
p.m. on Thursday, July 23,2015 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 and
§551.072-Real Estate, the College Station City Council convened into Executive Session at 4:43
p.m. on Thursday, July 23, 2015 in order to continue discussing matters pertaining to:
A. Consultation with Attorney to seek advice regarding pending or contemplated litigation;to wit:
• Bobby Trant v. BVSWMA, Inc., Cause No. 33014, In the District Court, Grimes County,
Texas, 12th Judicial District
• Juliao v. City of College Station,Cause No. 14-002168-CV-272,in the 272nd District Court
of Brazos County, Texas
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• City of College Station,Texas,v. Embrace Brazos Valley, Inc., Cause No. 15-000804-CV-
85, In the 85th Judicial District Court, Brazos County, Texas.
B. Consultation with Attorney to seek legal advice; to wit:
• Legal advice regarding aquatics outsourcing request for proposals.
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.
The Executive Session adjourned at 5:39 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.
Item 2g was pulled for clarification.
At 5:57 p.m., the meeting was paused due to difficulties with video being received by remote
Councilmembers.
At 5:59 p.m., the meeting resumed.
(2g): Carol Cotter, Assistant City Engineer, stated her opinion that the collection of fees has been
successful.
5. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding Hosting of Christmas in the Park
event by City of College Station Parks and Recreation Department at Stephen C. Beachy
Central Park.
David Schmitz,Director of Parks and Recreation,introduced Gerry Logan,Recreation Supervisor,
who reported that community input has necessitated moving the Christmas event from Wolf Pen
Creek back to Central Park. This will allow the department to consolidate all Christmas Light
displays and offer a no-cost option for viewing of a large light display. The key event aspects will
remain the same,to include pictures with Santa,a hayride through the light displays along the park
trails, holiday-themed vendors and musical performances, etc.
Staff recommends returning the event to Central Park to meet the requests from the community.
6. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding a possible YMCA in the College
Station area.
Councilmember Mooney requested that this item be brought before the Council for direction. He
presented a document to council which gave information on community needs,efforts to establish,
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funding sources, costs, and possible solutions to a local natatorium which could feasibly be
fulfilled by a YMCA in the community.
7. Council Calendar
Council reviewed the calendar.
8. 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 Benham requested an item to discuss using the Northgate Parking area for special
uses such as events.
Councilmember Schultz requested an item to discuss other uses for HOT tax funds.
9. Discussion, review and possible action regarding the following meetings: Animal Shelter
Board, 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,
Convention & Visitors Bureau, Design Review Board, Economic Development Committee,
Gigabit Broadband Initiative, Historic Preservation Committee, Interfaith Dialogue
Association, Intergovernmental Committee, Joint Relief Funding Review Committee,
Landmark Commission, Library Board, Metropolitan Planning Organization, Parks and
Recreation Board, Planning and Zoning Commission, Research Valley Partnership,
Research Valley Technology Council, Regional Transportation Committee for Council of
Governments, Transportation and Mobility Committee, TAMU Student Senate, Texas
Municipal League, Twin City Endowment, Youth Advisory Council, Zoning Board of
Adjustments.
Mayor Berry gave an update on the Research Valley Partnership and the Metropolitan Planning
Organization.
Councilmember Mooney gave an update on the Convention& Visitors Bureau
10 . Adjournment
There being no further business, Mayor Berry adjourned the workshop of the College Station City
Council at 6:58 p.m. on Thursday, July 23, 2015.
Nancy Be y, Mayor
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ATTEST:
Sherry Mas Olt rn, City Secretary
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