College Station city council members began and ended their last meeting with closed door discussions.
No action was taken after both executive sessions last Thursday. Two new topics were addressed privately. According to the agenda, one involved legal issues related to enforcing violations of the zoning ordinance prohibiting more than four unrelated individuals to live in one home. The council was also scheduled to receive legal advice regarding potential city participation in global opioid settlements.
The College Station city council had no comments during their last meeting before approving all 18 consent agenda items.
A new roof is going on the old police department building, which is now being used as the International Leadership of Texas high school. In response to a councilmember’s written question, the $118,000 dollar expense was compared to the $1 million dollar total value of the city’s lease with I-L-T. This is the second year of a three year base lease with an option of two additional one-year renewals.
The council agreed to allow Costco more time to determine the costs of building infrastructure. Following an initial four week extension, Costco was given another five weeks, to October 31st. However, city staff expects to bring a proposed agreement during the council’s October 14th meeting.
Click HERE to read and download background information about Costco’s second delay.
There was no discussion or questions regarding a $400,000 dollar contract with a Dallas company for city related marketing and advertising. Hotel occupancy tax money will pay for services covered in a 76 page document with the firm that designed the city’s current branding for tourism and economic development.