Item 4CSPIN Report
Tuesday, May 4, 2004
The SPIN Standing Committee respectfully submits this written report in an effort to maintain
communication flow between the Standing Committee and City Council
1. Joint City Council / SPIN Standing Committee Meeting — It was reflected on your calendar
that the May 11, 2004 Joint City Council / SPIN Standing Committee meeting had been
cancelled. That was an error; the meeting is set for Tuesday, June 8, 2004 at 6:30 p.m. That
provides the opportunity for the newly seated City Council to attend.
2. SPIN Standing Committee Meeting Recap - The SPIN Standing Committee held their
monthly business meeting on March 13, 2004. Below is a summary of the issues addressed
at the meeting.
• SPIN Calendar of Events — The Standing Committee Reviewed Plans for the
following upcoming events:
i. Candidate's Forum — due to scheduling conflicts with Teen Court on the 19
the Standing Committee directed staff to keep that date and seek the approval
of Carroll ISD to use the Johnson Elementary Auditorium.
ii. SPIN Into Spring Garden Tour — Wendi Carlucci reviewed progress to date on
the event, and the Standing Committee requested her to firm up the details of
how the tour will operate at each location and how many people are required
to be at each location so that the event runs smoothly.
iii. Town Hall Meeting / Meet the Mayor and City Council — The Standing
Committee discussed hosting a Town Hall meeting for the current and new
members of the City Council on Wednesday, May 19 at 7:00 p.m. on the
3 rd Floor of Town Hall. As you may recall, this was done last year and was
well received by the public. Invitation letters will be sent this week.
iv. Town Hall Meetings — Speaker invitations have been sent to participants,
Tarrant County Commissioner Glen Whitley has accepted an invitation to
participate in the Transportation Overview meeting, the date for this will be
Monday, November 22" Greg Last has accepted an invitation to participate
in the Economic Overview and Local and Regional Economic Trends session
to be held on a date in September.
3. Recap of Recent SPIN Meetings — The following events were held during the month of
April:
SPIN Into Spring Garden Tour — Sunday, April I 8th . The event received considerable
media coverage and Wendi Carlucci reported that 400 tickets were sold for the event.
City Council Candidates Forum — Monday, April 19 The video should be received
this week and staff will arrange for the forum to be run on the Cable Channel, and
multiple copies will be available for checkout in the Library.
CISD Board of Trustees Candidates Forum — Monday, April 26th
SPIN Report
Tuesday, May 4, 2004
The SPIN Standing Committee respectfully submits this written report in an effort to maintain
communication flow between the Standing Committee and City Council
4. Calendar of Events — Upcoming SPIN Meetings and Events are below:
Monday, May 3, 2004 — Proposed Pet Boarding Facility at the NE Corner of
Continental and Crooked Lane — 7:00 p.m. — Senior Activity Center, 307 Parkwood
Drive.
• Monday, May 3, 2004 — Proposed Deep South Corporate Headquarters, located at the
SW Corner of State Highway 114 and Dove Road — 7:00 p.m. — Senior Activity
Center, 307 Parkwood Drive.