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CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
BOYS CLUB OF CORPUS CHRISTI
3902 GREENWOOD
JULY 26, 1976
7:00 P.M.
PRESENT:
Mayor Pro Tem Bill Tipton
Council Members:
Eduardo E. de Ases
Ruth Gill
Bob Gulley
Gabe Lozano, Sr.
Edward L. Sample
City Manager R. Marvin Townsend
City Secretary Bill G. Read
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Mayor Pro Tem Tipton called the meeting to order in the Boys Club of Corpus
Christi. City Secretary Read called the roll and stated there was a quorum of the
Council and the necessary Charter Officers present to have a legally constituted
meeting.
Mayor Pro Tem Tipton announced that this was the third in a series of meetings
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to gain citizen input on and discuss the design of the community -convention center;
and he turned the meeting over to representatives of the architectural firms Swanson,
Heister, Wilson and Claycomb, Inc. of Corpus Christi, and Caudill, Rowlett and Scott
of Houston.
The architects reviewed their presentation made the previous weeks, using slides
to explain the history of the project, define the goals for the center, and show their
design concepts and ideas for the facility.
City Manager Townsend invited questions and comments from the audience regarding
the facility.
A gentleman from the audience inquired as to the size of the parking area.
He was informed it would be equivalent to sevenblocks, or about three times as much
as the Coliseum has.
Council Member Gulley asked what the ratio of parking spaces to people attending
the community -convention center would be and how it was determined. The architects
showed him their calculations for the parking area.
City Manager Townsend then introduced members of the Boys Club's Board of
Directors who were in attendance.
A gentleman inquired what type events would still be held in the Coliseum and
Exposition Hall, after the convention center is built. City Manager Townsend replied
that athletic events will still be scheduled at the Coliseum; but that the Exposition
Hall needs some repairs, and the future utilization of that building would probably
not be resolved until after completion of the convention centopF
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A gentleman from the audience stated he was in the catering business, and
asked about the catering facilities to be provided. City Manager Townsend answered
that the architects would appreciate his input on the subject, as the plans are not
final; so the gentleman met with the architects regarding the matter.
Mr. Juan Gussoni inquired as to the status of the fountain which was to be
constructed in the Bayfront Arts & Science Park as a gift from the country of Spain.
City Manager Townsend responded that Dr. Erik Martel of the Spanish Consul had just
recently asked for a firm statement of commitment from the City; that the Staff will
formulate a response and bring it before the Council at either of the next two Council
Meetings.
Mr. Victor Ortegon asked concerning the status of Col. A. J. Moore's contest of
the bond election results. City Manager Townsend -replied that the City has no'knowledge
that there has been any problem presented so far with regards to the last election,
except as canvassed by the City Council.
A gentleman inquired regarding the acoustics in the new center. The architects
responded that they are consulting with one of the foremost acoustical men in the
country.
Mr. Jose A. Montoya, on the Board of Directors for the Boys Club, asked what
has been planned for the Boys Club in the next budget. City Manager Townsend responded
that the City has allocated $75,000 for improvements to their building; that after the
Engineering Department has refined the cost estimates for the work, the Staff will
meet with the Board to determine priorities for the modifications.
A gentleman in the audience asked where Mayor Luby was. City Manager Townsend
responded that the Mayor left a message that his grain crop was damaged by the recent
heavy, rains and he is out trying to salvage his grain.
Mr. Ortegon inquired if this would be the last meeting relative to the convention
center. Mayor Pro Tem Tipton responded that the Council feels the series of meetings
have been widely publicized for over four weeks, giving citizens an opportunity for
input; and that the Council would be available to receive comments or questions during
Council Meetingsor at any time pertaining to the community -convention center.
There being no further business to come before the Council at this Special Meeting,
on Motion by de Ases, seconded by Sample and passed unanimously, the Meeting was
adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
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