Austin's Budget & Tourism Plans
- Council members dedicated significant time to discussing the proposed 1996-97 city budget, including detailed questions and answers regarding future financial plans.
- A presentation outlined the Austin Convention and Visitors Bureau's budget and marketing strategy, detailing efforts to promote the city.
- This meeting primarily involved briefings and discussions to inform future actions, with no major policy decisions or public hearings formally approved.
Full Transcript
Austin City Council MINUTES SEPTEMBER 4,1996 Mayor Pro Tern Garcia called the meeting to order, noting the absence of Mayor Todd, Councilmembers Griffith and Reynolds. PREVIEW OF ITEMS FOR NEXT COUNCIL MEETING 1. Review of Proposed Agenda Items from the City Manager for September 12, 1996. 2. Review of Proposed Agenda Items from Council for September 12, 1996. 3. Discuss or respond to questions by the City Council on the September 5, 1996 Council meeting agenda. (Agenda for September 5, 1996 is attached and incorporated by reference.) BRIEFING AND DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ON 1996-97 PROPOSED BUDGET Recessed at 11:15 a.m. Reconvened at 1:25 p.m. 1:00 P.M. 5. AUSTIN CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU BUDGET AND MARKETING PLAN Presentation given by Karen Jordan, Marcia Conner, and Sheri Young. 6. EAST SIDE STORY Presentation not given 7. DISCUSSION OF 1996-97 PROPOSED BUDGET Presentation given by Betty Dunkerley and Charles Curry. ADJOURNED at 4:35 p.m. Approved on this the 12th day of September, 1996 on, Mayor Pro Tern Garcia's motion, Councilmember Goodman's second, 7-0 vote.