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Police, Airport Growth, Brackenridge Land Deals

Wednesday, February 8, 1995 special called
  • Community Policing Efforts:

    Discussion centered on police organizational development and the ongoing status of community policing initiatives.
  • New Airport Development:

    Extensive updates on the Austin Bergstrom International Airport (ABIA) project, including construction schedules, cargo contracts, land parcel allocations, and environmental cleanup.
  • Major Real Estate & Legal:

    Confidential discussions were held regarding potential real estate transactions involving Brackenridge Hospital and pending litigation.

Full Transcript

FOUNDED THIS Austin City Council MINUTES SPECIAL CALLED MEETING - February 08, 1995 1 TOWN LAKE CENTER 1:30 Ρ.Μ. - Mayor Todd called to order the meeting of the Council, noting the absence of Mayor Pro Tem Nofziger. PREVIEW OF ITEMS FOR NEXT COUNCIL MEETING 1. Review of Proposed Agenda Items from City Manager for February 16, 1995. 2. Review of Proposed Agenda Items from Council for February 16, 1995. BRIEFINGS AND DISCUSSIONS 1. 2. 3. 心 PUBLIC SAFETY , *Police Organizational Development and Community Policing Status Presented by Chief Elizabeth Watson AVIATION I. Report from Airport Advisory Board 1 : Presented by Charles Gates, Girard Kinney and Brad Ellis II. AUSTIN BERGSTROM INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT A. GENERAL FUND CARVE-OUT OF PARCELS Presented by Charles Gates, Peter Reick, and Charles Brothers B. CARGO CONTRACT/RFPS Presented by Charles Gates and Charles Brothers C. REVIEW OF CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE/BIDS/RFPS Presented by Arnold Rosenberg D. RECYCLING UPDATE B. ENVIRONMENTAL CLEAN-UP F. BUDGET UPDATE G. TRANSITIONAL HOUSING RFP UPDATE III. ROBERT MUELLER MUNICIPAL AIRPORT A. REDEVELOPMENT ISSUES PROCESS Postponed CITY HALL SPACE PROGRAMMING 1 MINUTES i 1 FEBRUARY 8, 1995 EXECUTIVE SESSION (NO PUBLIC DISCUSSION ON THESE ITEMS) Executive Session from 4:30 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. 2 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 4. 5. REAL ESTATE SECTION 551.072 - DISCUSS POSSIBLE REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS RELATED TO BRACKENRIDGE HOSPITAL. PENDING LITIGATION SECTION 551.072. - DISCUSS F.M. PROPERTIES OPERATING CO. V. CITY OF AUSTIN; CIVIL ACTION NO. A-94-CA-647-JN. : ADJOURN at 6:20 p.m. the 16th day of February, 1 Approved this the 16th day of Councilmember Mitchell's second, 5-0 vote, Councilmember Shea out of the room, Mayor Pro Ten Nofziger absent. 1995, on Councilmember Garcia's m MINUTES 2 FEBRUARY 8, 1995