Council hears staff reports: Fall Fest attendance, electronics take-back, software rollouts, and housing updates

City staff used the Oct. 1 meeting to report on recent community events and ongoing city projects.

Public Works announced an electronics take-back and shredding event set for Oct. 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Parks & Recreation reported about 300 attendees at Fall Fest and roughly 70 participants in the 5K/fun run, praised volunteers and sponsors, and reminded the public that a movie in the park (Hocus Pocus) is scheduled Friday at 7:30 p.m. The Parks director described planned concession-stand improvements (new flooring, automatic security windows/doors, updated electric and lighting, HVAC improvements, siding, and added space) and noted the senior-van grant match reimbursement amount is about $20,000; staff said the city did not need to front that match pending reimbursement.

The mayor and administration reported implementation of new software systems: Llama for business licensing and public-work permits and Paycom for payroll and HR. The city is completing a staffing and wage study with CBS and said the comprehensive plan being prepared with PGAV is in its final stages and will be available for public viewing soon.

The mayor described ongoing meetings with property managers from Cypress Village and Chateau DeMont apartments to address code violations, and the administration refuted a circulating rumor that the Bridgeland license office is closing.

No formal council action was required for these staff updates; staff were asked to follow up on contract finalization and public notices as appropriate.