Transforming Austin: From IH-35 to New Airport
Major Infrastructure Discussions:
City leaders focused on future alternatives for the IH-35 downtown section and regional development plans for the Austin-San Antonio corridor.Airport Development Update:
Extensive updates were provided on the new Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, including construction progress, budget, and plans for redeveloping the old Robert Mueller Airport site.Social & Political Reforms:
Discussions included potential changes to city affirmative action policies and proposals for a "Fair Campaign" system.
Full Transcript
TY OF AUSTIN FOUNDED 1839 Austin City Council MINUTES WORKSESSION November 29, 1995 Mayor Todd called the meeting to order, Councilmembers Shea, Mitchell and Reynolds temporarily absent, Councilmember Nofziger absent. PREVIEW OF ITEMS FOR NEXT COUNCIL MEETING 1. Review of Proposed Agenda Items from City Manager for December 7, 1995. 2. Review of Proposed Agenda Items from Council for December 7, 1995. BOARD AND COMMISSION REPORTS 3. 4. CITIZENS PLANNING COMMITTEE - Ben Heimsath, Chair, to present Interim Report. Presentation by Ben Heimsath and Darwin McKee DOWNTOWN AUSTIN ALLIANCE Lucy Buck, to discuss alternative models for I.H.35 (Downtown section) Presentation by Lucy Buck BRIEFINGS AND DISCUSSIONS PALMER/CONVENTION CENTER 5. Presentation by Marsha Conner, Bob Hodges, and Charlie Johnson 6. AMENDMENT TO PERSONNEL POLICIES 7. Presentation by Joe Canales and Galloway Beck AFFIRMATIVE ACTION a. Information Services Department b. Financial Services Department Presentation by Sue Brubaker and Betty Dunkerley 8. 9. 10. AUSTIN FAIR CAMPAIGN Presentation by Jeff Hammond SAN ANTONIO/AUSTIN CORRIDOR Presentation given AVIATION a. Airport Advisory Board Report b. Robert Mueller Redevelopment Task Force Progress Report c. Future Council Items d. Bergstrom Housing Review e. Austin-Bergstrom International Airport Construction Overview f. Austin-Bergstrom International Airport Budget Update Presentation by Charles Gates, Artie Rosenberg, Leslie Milvo, Gerard Kinney, Bob Binder, Dusty McCormic and Peter Rieck ADJOURNED at 5:30 p.m. on, Councilmember Shea's motion, Councilmember Reynolds' second, 4-0 vote, Mayor Todd, Councilmembers Mitchell and Nofziger absent. Minutes for Regular Called Meeting of November 16, 1995 postponed. Minutes for Special Called Meeting of November 15, 1995, Worksession of November 29, 1995 and Regular Called Meeting of November 30, 1995, approved on this the 14th day of December, 1995, on, Mayor Pro Tem Garcia's motion, Councilmember Reynolds' second, 6-0 vote, Councilmember Shea temporarily absent.