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Mueller Hospital, Economy, Library Plans Discussed

Wednesday, June 4, 2003 Austin City Council Work Session
  • Hospital Future & Mueller Airport:

    Engaged in discussions regarding legal and operational aspects of the Brackenridge Hospital lease with Seton Healthcare, specifically addressing Seton's proposal to relocate Children's Hospital to the former Robert Mueller Municipal Airport site.
  • Economic Development Strategy:

    Reviewed a staff report outlining recommendations from the Mayor's Task Force on the Economy, focusing on a comprehensive policy for the city's economic growth.
  • Library System Goals:

    Received an update from the Library Commission on its strategic goals and recent accomplishments.

Full Transcript

CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4, 2003 <£££. Austin City Council MINUTES WORK SESSION WEDNESDAY, June 4, 2003 The City Council of Austin, Texas convened in a Work Session on Wednesday, June 4, 2003 at One Texas Center, 505 Barton Springs Road, 3rd Floor Training Room, Austin, Texas. Mayor Garcia called the meeting to order at 10:07 a.m. BRIEFINGS 2. Report by the Library Commission on its goals and accomplishments. The presentation was made by David Brian Mintz, Chair of the Library Commission; and Commissioners Carol Martin and Beniot Ornelas. Mayor Garcia recessed the Work Session at 10:28 a.m. to go into the Executive Session. EXECUTIVE SESSION Private Consultation with Attorney - Section 551.071 1. Discuss legal issues related to Brackenridge Hospital lease agreement with Seton Healthcare Network, legal issues related to Seton's request to move Children's Hospital to the former Robert Mueller Municipal Airport site and other legal issues regarding the lease agreement. The Executive Session ended at 11:01 a.m. and Mayor Garcia called the Council Meeting back to order. BRIEFINGS (Continued) 4. Update on Brackenridge Hospital lease agreement with Seton Healthcare Network, regarding Seton's request to move Children's Hospital to the former Robert Mueller Municipal Airport site and issues regarding the lease agreement. The presentation was made by Trish Young, Director of Community Care Service Department; and Michael McDonald, Acting Chief of Staff. 3. Staff report on the recommendations made by the Mayor's Task Force on the Economy regarding a comprehensive economic development policy. The presentation was made by Sue Edwards, Director of Economic Growth and Redevelopment Services; Austan Librach, Director of Transportation, Planning and CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4, 2003 Sustainability Department; Joe Pantalion, Assistant Director of Watershed Protection and Development Review; Juan Garza, General Manager of Austin Energy; Chris Lippe, Director of Water and Wastewater; and Lisa Gordon, Assistant City Manager. The motion to adjourn the meeting at 12:20 p.m. was approved on Council Member Alvarez' motion, Council Member Slusher's second on a 7-0 vote. The minutes for the work session of June 4, 2003 were approved on June 12, 2003 on Council Member Thomas' motion, Mayor Garcia's second on a 7-0 vote.