City of Austin City Council met Aug. 26.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
The City Council of Austin, Texas convened in a Work Session Meeting on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, TX and via videoconference.
Mayor Watson called the Council Meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. Council Member Harper Madison joined via videoconference and Council Member Qadri was absent.
A. PRE-SELECTED AGENDA ITEMS
A34. A contract for Zilker Cafe concession management and operation for the Parks and Recreation Department with Legacy Hospitality and Entertainment Group LLC for an initial term of 5 years with up to two 5-year extension options fur a total estimated revenue of $1,500,000 for Fiscal Year 2025 to Fiscal Year 2041 for the Operating Budget of the Parks and Recreation Department. Pulled by Council Members Alter and Ellis.
B. BRIEFINGS
Bl. Flood Readiness.
The presentation was made by Jorge Morales, Director, Watershed Protection Department and Jim Redick, Director, Homeland Security and Emergency Management.
Mayor Watson recessed the meeting to go into Executive Session at 10:46 a.m.
E. EXECUTIVE SESSION
The City Council went into Executive Session, pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, to receive advice from Legal Counsel, to discuss matters of land acquisition, litigation, and personnel matters as specifically listed on this agenda and to receive advice from Legal Counsel regarding any other item on this agenda.
El. Discuss legal and real estate matters related to the acquisition of approximately 142.754 acres, including buildings of office space, warehouse facilities, parking garages, and storage areas, for Austin Water and other municipal purposes, located at 6500 Tracor Lane. (Private consultation with legal counsel -Section 551.071 of the Government Code and Real Property -Section 551.072 of the Government Code).
Conducted
EZ. Discuss legal issues related to SB 840, which was passed during the 89th Texas Legislative Session, and its impact to multi-family and mixed-use residential development. (Private consultation with legal counsel -Section 551.071 of the Government Code).
Conducted
Executive Session ended and Mayor Watson reconvened the meeting at 12:55 p.m.
Mayor Watson adjourned the meeting at 12:56 p.m. without objection.
The minutes were approved on this the 9th dav of October 2025 on Mayor Pro Tem Fuentes , motion, Council Member Laine’s second on a 10-0 vote. Council Member Siegel was off the dais.
https://services.austintexas.gov/edims/document.cfm?id=460546
