Item 4CSPIN Report
Tuesday, November 9, 2004
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 Thursday, November 11 at 6:30 p.m., Training Rooms #3a and #3b.
2. October SPIN Standing Committee Meeting Recap — The SPIN Standing Committee held
their monthly meeting on Tuesday, October 12. Below is a summary of issues addressed at
the meeting:
• Discussion of Special Election to fill the position of Secretary — Due to the recent
reappointments on the SPIN Executive Committee, Roger Hutton ( 911) has assumed the
Chair position (moving from Vice - Chair), and Mike Terry ( #13) has assumed the duties
of the Vice -Chair position (moving from Secretary). The Standing Committee elected
Craig Rothmeier ( #9E) to assume the Secretary position.
• Discussion of September 14, 2004 Regional Economic Forum - Speakers include Dr.
Bernard Weinstein of the University of North Texas School of Community Services; Dr.
John Baen of the University of North Texas College of Business Administration; Greg
Last; and representatives from the Southlake Chamber of Commerce.
• Discussion of Upcoming Regional Transportation Forum - The Regional
Transportation Forum series will span 3 separate meetings to focus on the topics of
highways, airports, and rail /mass transit. This first forum, scheduled for Monday,
November 29, 2004, will highlight the highway mode. The Standing Committee, in
absence of a full -time City staff liaison, has formed marketing and logistics
subcommittees to coordinate the effort.
3. Recap of Recent SPIN Meetings — SPIN hosted the following meetings during the month of
October:
• Monday, October 4 — SPIN Citywide Forum. Topic: Proposed Grand Avenue Site Plan
for Southlake Town Square. This meeting was held at 7:00 p.m.
4. Calendar of Events — There were no requests received for neighborhood meetings for the
October 18 SPIN meeting date.
• Monday, October 15, 2004 — SPIN Citywide Forum for Neighborhood 91 to discuss the
development of the Bob Jones Nature Center located at 300 E. Bob Jones Rd. Southlake
Town Hall, 7:00 p.m. training rooms 3c & 3d.
• Monday, November 29, 2004 Regional Transportation Forum: Highways —
Confirmed panelists are Tarrant County Commissioner Glen Whitley, City of Grapevine
Public Works Director Jerry Hodge, and NCTCOG Senior Transportation Program
Manager Dan Lamers. Justin Mecklenberg, Chair of the Southlake Chamber of
Commerce, will serve as moderator. Topics will include:
SPIN Report
Tuesday, November 9, 2004
The SPIN Standing Committee respectfully submits this written report in an effort to maintain
communication flow between the Standing Committee and the City Council
• Highway funding process
• Managed and toll lanes
• Highway access effect on economic development
• Local highway projects (SH 114, FM 1938, The Funnel)
• Major initiatives affecting North Tarrant County