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2004 06 01 WS MinutesMINUTES OF THE WORK SESSION r OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN June 1, 2004 The City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas, met in work session on June 1, 2004, at 11:30 a.m. at the Goose Creek Country Club, 5000 Country Club Drive, Baytown, Texas, with the following in attendance: Sammy Mahan Council Member Don Murray Council Member Mercedes Renteria BI Council Member Scott Sheley Council Member Calvin Mundinger Mayor Gary M. Jackson City Manager Bob Leiper Assistant City Manager Ignacio Ramirez, Sr. City Attorney Patti Merrell Assistant City Clerk Absent was: Ronnie Anderson Council Member The meeting was opened with a quorum present after which the following business was conducted: Mayor Calvin Mundinger addressed the Baytown Chamber of Commerce to describe his ideas, goals and priorities for the City of Baytown. Mayor Mundinger explained that through his plan, the "New Attitude for Baytown," he hopes to encourage more public involvement, i.e., civic associations, in the political process. He said that in the near future, Council will discuss changes to its Rules of Procedure, sewer capacity issues, neighborhood traffic and control, the upcoming budget, the building and development permit process, tax relief for senior citizens, whether a Convention Center is a want or a need, the street tax recently approved by voters, possible uses for the remaining 'I/ of one percent sales tax still available, televising Council meetings, revitalization, the Master Plan and Public Improvement Zones, beautification of the City, and improving the City's relationships at both the County and State levels. Mayor Mundinger informed those present that he ran for Mayor in order to help heal divisions within the City. He concluded his address with the statement that Baytown is poised for great achievements. Adjourn. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 12:42 p.m. OW (t.[.0 - / Y(l t.rtj, Patti Merrell Assistant City Clerk