By Colin Killian, Public Communications Manager
The College Station City Council meets at city hall on Thursday for its workshop (after 3:30 p.m.) and regular (6 p.m.) meetings. Public attendance is restricted.
The meetings will be streamed live on Suddenlink Channel 19 and at cstx.gov/cstv19. To join the meeting online, go to Zoom or call 888-475-4499 and enter meeting number 980 8998 1712. Public comments will be allowed through Zoom. If the call-in number isn’t functioning, access will be through the internet link only.
To address the council via Zoom about any agenda item — or about non-agenda topics during Hear Visitors — you must register with the city secretary before the meeting by calling 979-764-3500 or emailing CSO@cstx.gov before the meeting starts. Written comments submitted to CSO@cstx.gov will be provided to the council members.
Here are five items to watch:
- Definitions of Family and Related: The council will have a workshop discussion about possible modifications to the city’s definition and enforcement of the terms “family” and “related” as they apply to the number of unrelated persons that may reside together. While the ew definitions are considered, development of a restricted occupancy overlay has been put on hold.
- Veterans Park Enhancements: The council will hear a workshop presentation about future enhancements to Veterans Park & Athletic Complex.
- TxDOT Projects: Another workshop item is an overview of the Texas Department of Transportation’s projects in College Station.
- North Forest Speed Limit: As part of the consent agenda, the council will consider reducing the speed limit to 35 mph on North Forest Parkway between State Highway 6 and Appomattox Drive to address safety concerns.
- Comp Plan Evaluation and Appraisal Report: After a public hearing, the council will consider accepting the Comprehensive Plan’s 10-Year Evaluation and Appraisal Report. The report serves identifies the plan’s successes and shortcomings and recommends modifications.
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About the Blogger
Colin Killian has been with the City of College Station since 2010 after serving 23 years as the associate media relations director for the Texas A&M Athletics Department. Killian has also worked as a reporter and editor for the Corpus Christi Caller-Times and Lewisville News. A native of Hobbs, N.M., he graduated from Texas Tech with a bachelor’s degree in journalism/political science.
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