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Austin Airport Development, New Parking & Equity

Wednesday, April 19, 1995 special called
  • Major Airport Project Updates:

    Extensive discussions covered the new airport's financing, environmental impacts, demolition plans, sustainable building guidelines, and housing relocation for affected residents.
  • New Parking Fees for Robert Mueller Airport:

    The council discussed implementing new parking charges at the existing Robert Mueller Municipal Airport (RMMA).
  • Equity and Inclusion Policies:

    Briefings addressed Affirmative Action for the Convention Visitors Bureau and Convention Center, along with a report from the M/WBE (Minority/Women Business Enterprise) Advisory Committee.

Full Transcript

CITY OF AUSTIN FOUNDED 1839 Austin City Council MINUTES SPECIAL CALLED MEETING April 19, 1995 TOWN LAKE CENTER - 1:30 Ρ.Μ. Councilmember Garcia called to order the meeting of the Council, noting the absence of Mayor Todd, Mayor Pro Tem Nofziger, and Councilmember Goodman. PREVIEW OF ITEMS FOR NEXT COUNCIL MEETING 1. Review of Proposed Agenda Items from City Manager for April 27, 1995. 2. Review of Proposed Agenda Items from Council for April 27, 1995. BOARD AND COMMISSION REPORTS 3. TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION - Dolores Eufracio, Chair Presentation by Dolores Eufracio BRIEFINGS AND DISCUSSIONS 4. 5. 6. M/WBE ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORT Presentation by Michael Van Ohlen AFFIRMATIVE ACTION a. Austin Convention Visitors Bureau (ACVB) b. Convention Center Presentation by Ruth Ann Edwards, Sheri Young, Sue Brubaker, Elizabeth Keele, Karen Jones, Christine Gothier AVIATION I. Report from Airport Advisory Board II. New Airport Financing Update III. New Airport Update a. Future Council Action: (April 20, 1995) Demolition Engineering Services Professional Service Agreement Continuation for Page Southerland Page b. Establishment of Sustainable Building Guidelines c. Environmental Update d. Budget Update e. Bergstrom Interim Transitional Housing/Housing Relocation Update IV. Robert Mueller Municipal Airport (RMMA) a. Implementation of New Parking Fees at RMMA b. Discussion of Citizens Advisory Board Structure and Mission c. Presentation of Draft Public Outreach Plan d. Update on Environmental Assessment RFQ Presentation by Charles Gates, Kurt Joerger, Bill Newman, Michael Wheet, Muncy, Mark Rosenberg, Peter Rieck, Carol Barett, Brad Ellis, and John EXECUTIVE SESSION (No Public Discussion on These Items) Executive session held from 3:21 P.M. to 4:10 P.M. Phil Ohlen 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. Staff Briefing - Section 551.075 7. Staff briefing on airport financing plan. (City Council deliberation is not permitted under Section 551.075.) ADJOURN at 6:50 p.m. Approved on this the 27th day of April, 1995, on Councilmember Goodman's motion, Councilmember Reynolds' second, 4-0 vote, Councilmember Mitchell out of the room, Mayor Todd and Mayor Pro Tem Nofziger absent.