5 things to watch at Monday's City Council meeting

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The College Station City Council meets on Monday after 6 p.m. at City Hall. The meeting will be streamed live on Optimum Channel 19 and at cstx.gov/cstv19.

We also encourage you to follow our live meeting blog at blog.cstx.gov. You can participate online through Microsoft Teams by entering Meeting ID 287 987 474 175 and Passcode gZw5cS. In addition, you can call 469-480-7460 and enter Conference Number 168 564 318#.

To address the Council regarding any item on the workshop or regular agenda, please register with the City Secretary by 2 p.m. by calling 979-764-3500 to provide your name and phone number. Written comments will be provided to the Council members.

During Hear Visitors, individuals may address the Council on topics NOT appearing on the regular agenda.

Here are five items to watch:

1. Thomas Park

The Council will consider a Construction Manager-at-Risk contract with the Crain Group for the Thomas Park and surrounding streets project, not to exceed the remaining project budget of $13.87 million. The project combines the 2023 Mabel Clare Thomas Park redevelopment bond project, the James Parkway/Puryear Drive Rehabilitation (from Francis Drive to Kyle Avenue), and the Francis Drive Phase III Improvement (from Walton Drive to Texas Avenue) into a single project.

2. Southwest Parkway Drainage

The Council will consider a $567,622 construction contract with Larry Young Paving for the Southwest Parkway Drainage Project. The City’s contingency of $96,500 makes the total appropriation $664,122. The project includes replacing about 500 feet of storm sewer, a culvert crossing, a potential 12-inch waterline relocation, pavement repair, and traffic control.

3. Public Works Facility

The Council will discuss options for the City’s Public Works facility project. The existing facility on King Cole Road was constructed in 1978.

4. Recreation Center

The Council will discuss a potential community recreation center, including a review of the recent feasibility study, feedback from the steering committee, and possible next steps.

5. Pavilion Extension Removal

After a public hearing, the council will consider removing from the Comprehensive Plan the future extension of Pavilion Avenue between Sebesta Road and State Highway 6 South, including associated future bike lanes and sidewalks.

About the Blogger

Colin Killian has been with the City of College Station since 2010, following a 23-year tenure as associate director of media relations for the Texas A&M Athletics Department. He has also worked as a reporter and editor for the Corpus Christi Caller-Times and Lewisville News. A native of Hobbs, N.M., Killian graduated from Texas Tech with a bachelor’s degree in journalism/political science.

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