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Austin's Future: Airport, Green, Downtown

Wednesday, July 17, 1996

  • Sustainability Initiatives

    Discussions focused on the city's environmental sustainability efforts.

  • Infrastructure Planning

    Briefings covered essential city infrastructure development and maintenance.

  • Downtown Development

    Updates and discussions centered on the urban core and its progress.

  • New Airport Construction

    A major update was provided on the progress of the new airport, including cargo and associated housing plans.
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Austin City Council MINUTES JULY 17,1996 Mayor Todd called the meeting to order, Councilmembers Reynolds and Mitchell temporarily absent. PREVIEW OF ITEMS FOR NEXT COUNCIL MEETING 1. Review of Proposed Agenda Items from City Manager. 2. Review of Proposed Agenda Items from Council. BOARD AND COMMISSION REPORTS 3. Airport Advisory Board Report (15 minutes) Presentation given by Bob Binder. 4. Renaissance Market Commission Report (15 minutes) Presentation given by Michael Klinman. BRIEFINGS AND DISCUSSIONS 5. Sustainability (45 minutes) Presentation given by Roger Duncan. 6. Infrastructure (45 minutes) Presentation given by Peter Rieck, Mike Heitz, Randy Goss, Jim Smith 7. Downtown (20 minutes) Presentation given by Jerry Trimble and Susan Meed 8. Aviation (1 hour) New Airport Construction Update Management Reserve Update Cargo Update Housing Update Postponed 9. Report on Out Sourcing (30 minutes) Postponed 10. Upcoming Housing Items No report given ADJOURNED at 4:40 p.m. Approved on this the 25th day of July, 1996, on, Mayor Pro Tern Garcia's motion, Councilmember Goodman's second, 6-0 vote, Councilmember Mitchell absent.