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Austin's Future: Transit, Zoning, Bergstrom Housing

Wednesday, November 30, 1994 special called
  • A future presentation was announced for the Austin Transit Study (ATS), hinting at upcoming transportation infrastructure decisions.
  • Briefings were held on the city's Historic Zoning Process, with implications for urban development and preservation efforts.
  • The Bergstrom Housing Reuse Task Force presented initial recommendations for housing feasibility on the former Bergstrom Air Force Base land.

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FOUNDED B Austin City Council MINUTES November 30, 1994 SPECIAL CALLED MEETING TOWN LAKE CENTER 1:30 Ρ.Μ. - Mayor Pro Tem Nofziger called to order the meeting of the Council, noting the absence of Mayor Todd and Councilmembers Goodman and Reynolds. Councilmember Goodman arrived at 1:48 P.M. and Councilmember Reynolds arrived at 2:10 Ρ.Μ. PREVIEW OF ITEMS FOR NEXT COUNCIL MEETING 1. Review of Proposed Agenda Items from City Manager for December 8, 1994. Jesus Garza, City Manager, advised there would be a presentation on December 7, 1994, on the Austin Transit Study (ATS), CIP financial reports, and recommendations from Commissions. 2. Review of Proposed Agenda Items from Council for December 8, 1994. Councilmembers Garcia and Shea offered items for the December 15, 1994 meeting. BRIEFINGS AND DISCUSSIONS 3. FAMILY VIOLENCE TASK FORCE Postponed 4. PCA STAR UPDATE - Presented by Susan P. Milam, Ph.D. and Mike Abkovitz 5. HISTORIC ZONING PROCESS Presented by Tracy H. Watson, Alice Glasco, and Betty Baker 6. BERGSTROM HOUSING REUSE TASK FORCE INTERIM HOUSING FEASIBILITY RECOMMENDATION Presented by Joe Lessard, Peter Rieck, and Margaret Uriegas. MINUTES 1 NOVEMBER 30, 1994 7. TRAVIS COUNTY COMMUNITY JUSTICE CENTER UTILITY OPTIONS Presented by Chris Lippe, Maria Garcia, Diane Zinvitty, and Mike Mason. CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS (A maximum of 10 citizens to speak on posted policy briefings. Each citizen will be given 3 minutes to speak) ADJOURNED AT 5:05 P.M. on Councilmember Garcia's motion, Mayor Pro Ten Nofziger's second, 6-0 vote, Mayor Todd absent. i Approved this 8th day of Dumber 1994, on Councilmember Goodman's motion, Councilmember Reynolds' second, 5-0-1- vote, Councilmember Garcia abstaining, Councilmember Shea absent. MINUTES 2 NOVEMBER 30, 1994