HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 09.10.2001 CC-WThe City Council of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met in Regular Session on the
above date with Mayor presiding.
Llorente Navarrette, Clark Lyda, Doug Ken Evans
Smith, Jack Noble, Sam Pfiester, Charles
"Ross" Burson
Staff Present:
George Russell, City Manager; Trish Carls, City Attorney; Sandra Lee, City Secretary;
Tom Yantis, Assistant City Manager; Jim Briggs, Assistant City Manager; Verna
Browning, Director of Community Services; Amelia Sondgeroth, Director of
Development Services; Micki Rundell, Director of Finance and Administration
Called to s • •
A Joint Workshop with Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) to discuss items of mutual concern, including:
CVB Budget, CVB Board role with Council, CVB Board Goals and performance measures, and use of
hotel/motel occupancy tax revenues
CVB Chair Winkstern noted that the CVB requests that the hotel/motel occupancy tax be spent on the
following: (1) professional update of website, (2) billboard signage (possible co-op with Sun City), (3)
hand-outs/magazines to promote tourism, (4) hiring a public relations person, (5) moving Visitors Center to
a kiosk on 135 with an automatic answering system for information.
Joe Ising of the DePalma Agency representing Holiday Inn Express, a volunteer member of the Board for
the Texas Travel Association, gave suggestions for Georgetown participation in the tourism industry.
Carolyn Martin distributed copies of a 2000 Survey of the percentage of hotel/motel tax money spent on
toursim across the State showing Georgetown at 11 %, below the average of 30%.
The Mayor asked that the CVB submit a strategic plan, including performance measures.
B Update on Economic Development status -- Charlie Walker
Walker distributed a draft economic development plan ordinance, draft goals and objectives and policies
and procedures with the intent of updating the Century Plan Element for Economic Development. Lyda
asked for a document to describe the City's approach to economic development. There was discussion
regarding SWOT analysis (strengths, weakness, opportunities, threats). Walker emphasized the need to
retain and expand current business. Walker asked for feedback from Council regarding the activities of the
Industrial Retention/Recruitment (IRR) contractor. Regarding the proposed business retention survey,
Smith suggested that a survey be conducted by making phone calls and personal contacts with existing
businesses. Council agreed on a monthly update from Walker.
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C Comments from the dais regarding the following items:
1. Discussion of upcoming Workshops
Schedule of Boards and Commissions Joint Workshops with Council
October 8 - Building Standards; November 12 - Board of Adjustment; December 10 - Main Street Advisory
Board; Jan. 14, 2002 - Youth Advisory Board; Feb. 11, 2002 - Economic Development Commission; March
11, 2002 - Planning and Zoning; April 8, 2002 - Parks and Recreation
D 2. Council Calendar
- Regular Council Workshop and Meeting on Tuesday, September 11, 2001
- Public Hearing on the proposed Annual Operating Plan on Tuesday, September 11
- Council Workshop and Executive Session on Monday, September 24
- Regular Council Workshop and Meeting on September 25
- TML Events (TML Open Meetings and Public Information Acts Workshop on October 5, Public Official
Liability Workshop on October 6, 2001 Annual Conference and Exhibition November 28-30)
6:31 p.m. -- recessed to Executive Session
Executive Session
In compliance with the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Government Code, Vernon's Texas Codes,
Annotated, the items listed below will be discussed in closed session and are subject to action in the
regular session that follows.
E Sec.551.071 consultation with attorney
- Pending Litigation
- Contemplated Litigation
- Legal/Risk Management Issues
- Duty to advise regarding agenda items
F Sec.551.086 deliberation regarding economic development
- Discussion of Economic Development Prospects
G Sec.551.074 personnel matters
- Performance Review of Council -appointed employees
- Discussion of delivery of legal services
H Sec.551.072 deliberation on real property
- Lease of city -owned property
- Acquisition of property
The meeting was adjourned at 7:08 p.m.
Approved:
ayor MaryElien Kersch
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Attest:
City Secretary Sandra Lee