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By Colin Killian, Public Communications Director
Welcome to our live blog from the College Station City Council meeting on Thursday, June 25. The meeting starts after 6 p.m. and is streamed live on Optimum Channel 19 and cstx.gov/cstv19. It's not the official minutes.
You can participate online via Microsoft Teams by entering Meeting ID 287 987 474 175 and Passcode gZw5cS. You can also call 469-480-7460 and enter Conference Number 168 564 318#.
6:03 p.m.
The meeting has started. The Council took no action after its executive session.
6:09 p.m.
American Business Women's Association
Mayor John Nichols proclaimed Saturday as American Business Women’s Association Day. Founded in 1949, the ABWA has spent decades empowering women through leadership, education, and networking.
Nichols welcomed association members from across Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Arkansas to the 2026 Women Celebrating Women event and thanked women business leaders and professionals for their vital contributions to our community, our economy and our future.
Pictured below with the Mayor are Rhianon Whitney, Tina Duncan, Holly Pritchard, Laura Cates and Jessica Harman.
6:17 p.m.
Hear Visitors
Five people spoke during Hear Visitors, when citizens may address the Council on any item not on the posted agenda.
- David Johns spoke about distracted driving in College Station.
- Ivan Svrcek spoke against the local use of Flock license plate readers.
- Ellen Fuller spoke about local support of America 250, the nationwide celebration of America's 250th birthday. She presented City Manager Bryan Woods with an America 250 flag.
6:18 p.m.
Consent Agenda
The Council unanimously approved the entire consent agenda:
- A $337,872 contract with Larry Young Paving to build a new traffic signal at the intersection of Barron Road and Decatur Drive. The City’s $35,000 contingency brings the total appropriation to $372,872.
- A $401,000 change order to the 10-year agreement with Axon Enterprise for 13 Officer Safety Plan T7 packages, including body cameras, Tasers, digital storage and associated reporting systems.
- $315,000 in annual polymer purchases from SNF Water Science Polydyne.
6:47 p.m.
Capital Projects Update
The Council heard an update on the City’s ongoing capital improvement projects, including major progress, upcoming bidding cycles, and construction milestones across roadways, utilities and parks. The City is managing 69 active capital projects with a total program budget of $474.6 million.
7:02 p.m.
Greater Northgate Small Area Plan
The Council is reviewing the recommendations from the community-driven Greater Northgate Small Area Plan, including proposed public improvements to enhance the safety, maintenance, user experience, and overall aesthetics in the Northgate District. The Council is also discussing the future of the surface parking lot and its surrounding area.
The comprehensive report stems from a collaborative effort that began in January 2025, when the City Council directed staff to launch a small area planning process for Greater Northgate. Staff initiated a structured process to gather input and engage stakeholders.
The full planning footprint encompasses the Northgate District, Northpoint Crossing, Century Square, Hensel Park, and various Texas A&M University properties.
About the Blogger
Colin Killian has been with the City of College Station since 2010, following a 23-year tenure as associate media relations director at Texas A&M Athletics. 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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