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Austin Leaders Eye New City Manager, Cable TV

Thursday, June 16, 1994 special called

  • Key Leadership Role Discussed:

    City officials privately deliberated on the appointment, employment, and duties of the City Manager, a crucial administrative position for the city.

  • Potential Cable TV Lawsuit:

    Legal issues concerning possible litigation with Austin Cablevision were reviewed, a matter that could impact local services.

  • City Property Value:

    Discussions were held on the legal valuation of the city's rights-of-way, important assets for public infrastructure and development.

  • Other Legal Matters:

    The closed-door session also addressed legal issues concerning a property lease for the Humane Society and a settlement in a specific lawsuit involving Mobil Oil Corporation.
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JUSTI POUNDIN Austin City Council MINUTES - June 16, 1994 SPECIAL CALLED MEETING OFFICE OF THE MAYOR 10:00 Α.Μ. Mayor Todd called to order the meeting of the Council, noting the presence of all of the Council. EXECUTIVE SESSION (No Public Discussion on These Items) The City Council vill announce it will go into Executive Session, if necessary, pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, to receive advice from Legal Counsel, to discuss matters of land acquisition, litigation and personnel matters as specifically listed on the meeting agenda. Council would take any subsequent action in the open meeting as listed on the agenda. 1. 2. Discuss legal issues concerning lease of property at 1156 West Cesar Chavez Street to Humane Society of Austin and Travis County. Discuss legal issues concerning the valuation of the City's rights-of-way. 3. Discuss legal issues concerning possible litigation with Austin Cablevision. 4. 5. Discuss settlement in Cause No. 92-04889, Philip Gutierrez, et al v. Mobil Oil Corporation, et al. L Interview and deliberation on the appointment, employment and duties of the City Manager. (Mayor Bruce Todd, Mayor Pro Tem Michael "Max" Nofziger and Councilmember Gus Garcia) RECESSED AND ADJOURNMENT The Council recessed for executive session at 10:04 A.M. and adjourned its meeting at 11:46 Α.Η. APPROVED on this the 2318 day of Ocene, 1994 on Councilmember Garcia's motion, Councilmember Shea's second, 6-0 vote, Councilmember Reynolds absent. MINUTES 1 JUNE 16, 1994 C り