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Item 4CSPIN Report Tuesday, February 1, 2005 The SPIN Standing Committee respectfully submits this written report in an effort to maintain communication flow between the Standing Committee and the City Council 1. SPIN Standing Committee Meeting — The next SPIN Standing Committee Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, February 8 at 6:30 p.m., in Conference Room #3c and 43d. 2. January SPIN Standing Committee Meeting Recap — The SPIN Standing Committee held their monthly meeting on Tuesday, January 11 following the joint meeting with City Council. Below is a summary of issues addressed at the meeting: Review status of February, 2005 Transportation Forum — Mike Terry has volunteered as program chair and indicated he has two confirmed speakers, Keith Wilschetz (AVP/Planning — DFW Airport) and Commissioner Whitley. He has asked Gary Fickes to contact Dick Ruddell (CEO of the Fort Worth T) as a third speaker. Jon Wiersum is heading up the marketing effort and is preparing a flyer that reflects the forum "brand" used to date. Jim Jeppe will head up logistics and Gary Fickes will serve as moderator. Suggestions were made to also involve other Chambers. Wendi Carlucci will talk with the mayor of Keller and David Baltimore will discuss with the president of the Colleyville Chamber. In addition, there was general agreement on the need for each media rep to be adopted by a Standing Committee member. Roger Hutton and Craig Rothmeier volunteered to do so. Water bill inserts will be staggered over two cycles and a suggestion was made to put an ad on the cable channel. Discussion of 2005 SPIN Standing Committee Meeting Schedule and Educational Topics — After considerable discussion, the Committee agreed on the need to schedule an education session for either the March 8 or April 12 meetings, or for a Saturday falling between those dates. The Committee agreed that it would be beneficial to have all City departments represented and presenting during a 3 -4 hour session. Ben Thatcher suggested that we may build on the new employee orientation program and use that for new SPIN reps as well. In addition, the to- be- scheduled meeting will enable SPIN to put together a packet that can be used for orientation of future new members. David Baltimore agreed to serve as head of the educational committee and will develop a list of topics to then be reviewed with the executive Committee. He also asked that any Standing Committee member feel free to submit educational topic ideas directly to him. 3. Recap of Recent SPIN Meetings — SPIN hosted the following meetings during the month of December: • Monday, January 3, 2005 — SPIN hosted the Community Services Department so that they could receive input on their park and trail master plans. The topic at this meeting was Open Space Planning. This meeting was held at 7:00 p.m. in Town Hall in conference rooms 3C & 3D. • Wednesday, January 5, 2005 —A SPIN Forum for Neighborhood #1 was held to discuss a proposed Toll Brothers development of the Rohr /Saunders Property. Toll Brothers has SPIN Report Tuesday, February 1, 2005 The SPIN Standing Committee respectfully submits this written report in an effort to maintain communication flow between the Standing Committee and the City Council a contract on this piece of land and would like to develop the piece as Medium Density which would require a variance from the Master Plan. This meeting was held at 7:00 p.m. in Town Hall in conference rooms 3C & 3D. • Wednesday, January 19, 2005 - A SPIN Forum for Neighborhood #10 was held to discuss a proposed development by the Ratliff Group of the southeast corner of Whites Chapel Road and SH 114. This meeting was held at 7:00 p.m. in Town Hall in conference room 3 A. • Wednesday, January 19, 2005 - SPIN hosted the Community Services Department so that they could receive input on their park and trail master plans. The topic at this meeting was Athletics. This meeting was held at 7:00 p.m. in Town Hall in conference room 3B. • Wednesday, January 19, 2005 — A SPIN Forum for Neighborhood #16 was held to discuss a proposal to install a cell tower on the Sr. High School property. This meeting was held at 7:00 p.m. in the DPS West Training Room. 4. Calendar of Events — • Monday, February 7, 2005 — SPIN Citywide Forum to host the Community Services Department so that they can receive input on their park and trail master plans. The topic for this meeting will be Park Issues North of SH 114. This meeting will be held at 7:00 p.m. in Town Hall in conference room 3C. • Monday, February 7, 2005 — SPIN Forum for Neighborhood #8 to discuss a proposed development for 2200 Crooked Lane (PumpCo site). This meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. in Town Hall in conference room 3D. • Monday, February 7, 2005 - SPIN Forum for Neighborhood #5 to discuss a proposed development and rezoning at 2055 N. White Chapel. This meeting will be held at 8:00 p.m. in Town Hall in conference room 3D. • Monday, February 21, 2005 — SPIN Citywide Forum to host the Community Services Department so that they can receive input on their park and trail master plans. The topic for this meeting will be Central Park Issues. This meeting will be held at 7:00 p.m. in Town Hall in conference rooms 3C & 3D. • Monday, February 28, 2005 - SPIN Regional Transportation Forum to discuss Rail & Public Transit. This meeting will be held at 7:00 p.m. in the Town Hall 3 rd floor conference rooms.