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Austin's Private Talks on Lawsuits & Airport Land

Thursday, March 23, 1995 special called
  • City leaders met privately to discuss ongoing legal challenges, including the notable "Tank Farm Case" involving Mobil Oil and two other lawsuits against the city.
  • Discussions also focused on potential real estate transactions related to Brackenridge Hospital.
  • A key topic behind closed doors was the acquisition of land necessary for the new Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.

Full Transcript

FOUNDED TEX Austin City Council MINUTES SPECIAL CALLED MEETING March 23, 1995 OFFICE OF THE MAYOR 10:00 Α.Μ. Mayor Todd called to order the meeting of the Council, noting the absence of Councilmember Mitchell. EXECUTIVE SESSION (No Public Discussion on These Items) 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. Pending/Contemplated Litigation Section 551.071 1. Discuss Phillip Gutierrez, et al. v. Mobil Oil Corporation, et al. (Tank Farm Case), Cause No. 92-04889. 2. Discuss FM Properties v. City of Austin, Cause No. A-94-CA-647-J in the United States District Court, Western District, Austin, Texas. 3. Discuss Jerry Quick et al v. City of Austin, Cause No. 92-0637, in District Court, Hays County, Texas. Real Estate Section 551.072 4. Discuss possible real estate transactions related to Brackenridge Hospital. Real Estate Acquisition Section 551.072 5. Discuss fee simple acquisition for the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. RECESSED AND ADJOURNMENT The Council recessed for executive session at 10:00 A.M. and adjourned its meeting at 11:32 Ρ.Μ. Approved this the 30 day of March, 1995, on Councilmember Goodman's motion, Mayor Pro Tem Nofziger's second, 4-0 vote, Mayor Todd and Councilmember Garcia temporarily absent, Councilmember Shea absent. MINUTES 1 MARCH 23, 1995