Austin: New Airport, Policing, Bridge Design
Upcoming Public Hearings on Key Issues:
The agenda previewed future public hearings on the design and impact of the Lamar Bridge Project, the broader future of Lamar, and a Downtown Access Study. Citizens will also have a chance to discuss the 1996-97 budget's impact on neighborhood and community policing initiatives.Major Airport Updates:
Significant discussion revolved around the new Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, including construction and financial updates, management reserves, and future contract awards for critical facilities like the Central Heating and Cooling Plant. An update was also provided on the redevelopment plans for the old Robert Mueller Municipal Airport.Workforce Diversity Efforts:
Presentations focused on ongoing initiatives to promote workforce diversity within several city departments, specifically the Municipal Court, City Clerk's office, and Solid Waste Services.
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Austin City Council MINUTES SEPTEMBER 25,1996 Mayor called to order the meeting noting the absence of Mayor Pro Tern Garcia and Councilmember Griffith who arrived at 2:15 p.m. PREVIEW OF ITEMS FOR NEXT COUNCIL MEETING 1. Review of Proposed Agenda Items from the City Manager for October 3, 1996. None 2. Review of Proposed Agenda Items from Council for October 3, 1996. 1) Councilmember Goodman for October 10,1996: a. Public Hearing and report from staff on design of Lamar Bridge Project, future of Lamar, and a Downtown Access Study (suggested time 5:00 p.m.) [Councilmember Slusherwill cosponsor] b. Public Hearing and possible action on impact of 1996-97 budget on neighborhood/community policing initiatives and programs (suggested time at 7:00 p.m..) [Councilmember Mitchell will cosponsor] 2) Councilmember Slusher: a.Extend life of Downtown Commission [Councilmember Goodman will cosponsor] b. Status of cases in composite window c. Onion Creek flood plain 3. Discuss or respond to questions by the City Council on the September 26, 1996 Council meeting agenda. (Agenda for September 26, 1996 is attached and incorporated by reference.) 1) Councilmember Mitchell: Postponement of items 13, 49,65-68 2) Councilmember Slusher: Ask if the City had received any returns from other cities other than Leander on item 62 BOARD AND COMMISSION REPORTS 4. RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION - Aaron del Pozo, to present monthly report. Presentation by Aaron del Pozo BRIEFING AND DISCUSSION ITEMS 5. WORKFORCE DIVERSITY a. Municipal Court Presentation by Ruth Ann Edwards, Linda Beth Brady and Ron Zimmerman b. City Clerk Presentation by Ruth Ann Edwards, Linda Beth Brady and Elden Aldridge c. Solid Waste Services Presentation by Ruth Ann Edwards, Linda Beth Brady and Joe Word 6. AVIATION 1. Airport Advisory Board Report Presentation by Bob Binder, Janet Siebert and Worth Kilcrease 2. Austin-Bergstrom International Airport a. Construction Update Presentation by John Alman b. Financial Update c. Review of Management Reserve Presentation by Leslie Browder d. Future Contract Awards - Central Heating and Cooling Plant Facility - Geotechnical Testing and Engineering Services (Supplemental Amendment) Presentation by John Alman 3. Robert Mueller Municipal Airport a. Operations Information b. Alternative Fuels Update c. Redevelopment Update Presentation by Charles Gates d. Future Contract Awards - Phase II Environmental Assessment - Airport Limousine/Shuttle Service Presentation by Phil Brown and Fred Scott ADJOURN at 4:10 P.M. Approved on this the 3rd day of October, 1996, Special Called Meetings of September 9, 1996 and September 10, 1996 postponed to October 10, 1996. Regular Meeting of September 25, 1996 and September 26, 1996 approved on, Mayor Pro Tern Garcia's motion, Councilmember Slasher's second, 6-0 vote, Councilmember Goodman absent.