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CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP SESSION
MONDAY, MAY 10, 1999
MUNICIPAL BillLDING
3800 UNIVERSITY BLVD.
8:37 P.M.
The City Council convened in Workshop Session in the Municipal Building (3800
University Blvd.) on May 10, 1999, with the following members present: Mayor Lewis
presiding, Council Members Ballanfant, Bertini, Grubb and May. The City Manager,
City Secretary, City Attorney, Police Chief, Finance Director, Parks and Recreation
Director, Fire Chief and Public Works Director were also present.
CONDUCT ORIENTATION FORNEWL Y ELECTED MAYOR AND COUNCIL
MEMBERS:
The City CoUncil and City Staff discussed roles played, rules of procedure, administrative
details and current issues. "
City Manager Sherman Yehl presented the following issues that will be discussed. in
future council meetings:
Traffic on Belmont and Sunset Streets
Sidewalks and lighting
Ruskin Townhouse District
Infrastructure improvements
ISO ratings
City budget and tax rate
Comprehensive Plan and the Goodman Corporation
Building inspection services
Police Department staffmg
Council Member Bertini requested reports on crime in West University for the past five
years. He also addressed traffic problems and the idea of developing a traffic
management protocol.
Council Member Ballanfant discussed the increased property values in West University
Place and the possibility of filing a challenge with the Harris County Appraisal District.
Council Member Grubb asked questions regarding the Open Meetings Act and how
Council would address items raised by citizens during the Council meetings.
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ADJOURNMENT:
With no further business to come before the City Council at this time, a motion was made
by Council Member Grubb, seconded by Council Member Bertini, to adjourn. The
Workshop Session adjourned at 9:53 p,m.
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