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Holly Plant Options, Economic Development Focus

Wednesday, January 18, 1995 special called
  • Economic Strategy & City Finances:

    Reviewed updates on economic development efforts and continued discussions on the city's overall financial plan.
  • Holly Power Plant Future:

    Explored critical options for the Holly Power Plant, including a detailed staff briefing on the Request for Proposals (RFP) process for its future.
  • Electric Utility Competition:

    Received an informational briefing on the evolving landscape of competition within the electric utility industry, relevant to future energy policy decisions.
  • Public Engagement:

    Dedicated a session for citizens to provide input and share their views on current policy discussions.

Full Transcript

UST FOUNDED 1919 Austin City Council MINUTES SPECIAL CALLED MEETING - January 18, 1995 TOWN LAKE CENTER 1:30 Ρ.Μ. - Mayor Todd called to order the meeting of the Council, noting the presence of all of the Council. PREVIEW OF ITEMS FOR NEXT COUNCIL MEETING 1. Review of Proposed Agenda Items from City Manager for January 26, 1995. 2. Review of Proposed Agenda Items from Council for January 26, 1995. BRIEFINGS AND DISCUSSIONS 3. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION STATUS REPORT Presented by Deanna Solis - 4. CONTINUATION OF FINANCIAL PLAN DISCUSSION Presented by Betty Dunkerley 5. HOLLY POWER PLANT REPLACEMENT OPTIONS Presented by Roger Duncan, Lara Doll, Beth Garza and Milton Lee CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS (A maximum of 10 citizens to speak on posted policy briefings. Each citizen will be given 3 minutes to speak). EXECUTIVE SESSION (No Public Discussion on These Items) Executive Session held from 2:15 p.m. until 4:08 p.m. The City Council will 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 this agenda. The City Council may also announce it will go into Executive Session, if necessary, to receive advice from Legal Counsel regarding any other item on this agenda. 6. 7. Staff Briefing - Section 551.075 Staff briefing on the results of the Holly RFP Process. (No City Council deliberation permitted under Section 551.075) Staff briefing on competition in the electric utility industry. (No City Council deliberation permitted under Section 551.075) ADJOURN at 5:05 , 1995, on p.n Approved Minutes on this the 26th day of January Councilmember Garcia's motion, Councilmember Goodman's second, 5-0 vote, Mayor Todd absent, Councilmember Mitchell temporarily absent MINUTES 1 JANUARY 18, 1995