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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.