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By Colin Killian, Public Communications Director
The College Station City Council meets on Thursday 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 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. Highway 6 Utility Relocations
The Council will consider a $4.26 million contract with Norman Construction Services for the second phase of water and wastewater infrastructure relocations along State Highway 6. The work is required for TxDOT’s Big 6 widening project and is funded through the Water and Wastewater Capital Improvement Projects Fund.
2. Crompton Park Playground
The Council will consider a $185,000 contract with The Playwell Group and Playworks to replace the aging playground equipment at John Crompton Park. The City’s $18,500 contingency brings the total appropriation to about $204,000. Since the park is in a low to moderate-income area, the project will be funded through Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds.
3. E-Bike and E-Scooter Safety
The Council will discuss and consider next steps to improve the safety of micromobility devices, such as e-bikes and e-scooters, on our streets. The presentation will include growing concerns, enforcement challenges, infrastructure needs, and public education. It will also highlight opportunities for closer collaboration with community partners, including Texas A&M.
4. Action Plan and CD Budget
After a public hearing, the Council will consider approving the FY 27 Annual Action Plan and Community Development Budget. The proposed five-year Consolidated Plan will be presented alongside the one-year Annual Action Plan, which outlines $3.52 million in available federal grant funds. The funding will be used for projects that address urgent community needs and to support affordable housing for low- and moderate-income residents.
5. Destination Strategic Plan
The Council will review Visit College Station’s proposed Destination Strategic Plan, a roadmap designed to expand the local tourism economy beyond Texas A&M athletic events. The plan centers on six strategic pillars to foster sustainable, year-round tourism and is backed by a detailed market study, peer benchmarking, and a lost-business analysis. Recommended initiatives are funded through the Hotel Occupancy Tax Fund.
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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