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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, cstx.gov/cstv19 and YouTube.
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 1 p.m. by calling 979-764-3500 to provide your name and phone number. Written comments will be provided to the Council members.
During the Hear Visitors segment, individuals may address the council on topics not listed on the regular agenda.
Here are five things to watch:
1. Adamson Lagoon Slide
As part of the consent agenda, the Council will consider a $2.04 million contract with Landmark Aquatics for the Adamson Lagoon Slide Improvements Project. The City’s $203,700 contingency makes the total appropriation $2.24 million. The project includes plans for three new slides, a new superstructure and support piers, a new pump house, pumps, new power/electrical design and other related improvements through the Parkland Zone 1 Fund.
2. Big River Parking Removal
Also on the consent agenda, the Council will consider prohibiting parking on the east side of Big River Street from west of Little River Street through the cul-de-sac. Removing parking will better accommodate larger city vehicles and services, including solid waste and emergency services.
3. Off-Campus Student Services
The Council will hear an update from the Texas A&M Off-Campus Student Services Office on its programs, services and outreach to students living off-campus.
4. Northgate Overlay District
The Council will discuss a potential overlay district to limit building height in Northgate. Staff will present the results of engagement with property owners.
5. Safe Passing Ordinance
The Council will discuss creating a safe passing ordinance to require motor vehicle drivers to maintain a minimum distance when passing vulnerable road users such as bicyclists, pedestrians and motorcyclists to reduce the risk of collisions. The Active Transportation Advisory Board has provided mixed feedback.
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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