Austin's Private Land, Lawsuits & Tank Farm Talks
Here's a look at what Austin's leaders were discussing behind closed doors:
- The entire meeting was a private executive session, meaning all discussions were confidential, and no final decisions or public votes were held on any of the agenda items.
- Discussions included legal strategies for two ongoing lawsuits:
one involving the City of San Antonio and Westinghouse Electric, and another filed directly against the City of Austin by individuals.
- Legal counsel was sought regarding a specific "Tank Farm issue," hinting at a notable land use or environmental concern that required expert advice.
- Leaders reviewed potential land acquisitions vital for major city projects, including parcels for the US Highway 290/SH 71 expansion and new parking facilities for the Austin Convention Center.
Full Transcript
AUST FOUNDED ISS Austin City Council MINUTES 1. 2. - May 21, 1992 SPECIAL CALLED MEETING MAYOR'S OFFICE - 10:00 Α.Μ. Mayor Todd called to order the special called meeting of the Council, noting the absence of Councilmember Epstein and Mayor Pro Tem Urdy. The Mayor announced Council would enter into Executive Session, pursuant to Article 6252-17, Texas Revised Civil Statutes Annotated to receive advice from Legal Counsel, to discuss matters of land acquisition, litigation and personnel matters. No final action will be taken on any subject or matter unless specifically listed on the agenda for this meeting. Pending/Contemplated Litigation - Section 2, Paragraph e Discussion of City of San Antonio et. al. vs. Westinghouse Electric Corporation et al.,, Cause No. 90-S-0684-C. Discussion of Juan Enrique Pena and Josephine Pena v. David Mayfield, Jose Munoz and the City of Austin, Texas. 3. Provide legal advice related to Tank Farm issue. Land Acquisition - Section 2, Paragraph f 4. Review and discuss real property acquistion for: • U.S. highway 290/SH 71 Project, Parcels 132TE, 133, 133 TE, 135E, 135TE, 136, and 136 TE • Account 74 5. Discussion of land acquisition for Convention Center Parking. RECESS AND ADJOURNMENT Council recessed for executive session at 10:05 A.M. and adjourned its meeting at 11:20 A.Μ. MINUTES 10:00 Α.Μ. 1 5/21/92