Agenda — original pdf
REGULAR MEETING OF THE ECONOMIC PROSPERITY COMMISSION WEDNESDAY,OCTOBER 21, 2026 AT 6:30 PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM, #1101 301 WEST 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 Some members of the Economic Prosperity Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact Chelsea Pfeifer at chelsea.pfeifer@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2498. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Commissioner Appointment VACANT Ofelia Zapata District 1 District 2 Commissioner Zain Pleuthner VACANT Appointment District 7 District 8 Raquel Valdez Sanchez District 3 Aaron Gonzales (Chair) District 9 VACANT Kevin Roberts District 4 District 5 Shakeel Rashed District 6 CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Aditi Joshi Jake Randall (Vice Chair) District 10 Mayor The first ten speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Economic Prosperity Commission regular meeting on September 16, 2026. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Presentation by Station Austin regarding their work and possible partnership opportunities. Presentation by Mary Glinn, Senior VP, Station Austin. 3. 4. Discussion of updates regarding a recommendation concerning improvements to permit processes for restaurants. Discussion of Red River District current events including business closures and economic impacts. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Approve the 2027 annual schedule of the Economic Prosperity Commission. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. For assistance, please contact the Liaison or TTY users’ route through 711. A person may request language access accommodations no later than 48 hours before the scheduled meeting. Please call or email Chelsea Pfeifer at the Austin City Clerk’s Office, at 512-974-2498 or chelsea.pfeifer@austintexas.gov to request service or for additional information. For more information on the Economic Prosperity Commission please contact Chelsea Pfeifer at 512-974-2498 or chelsea.pfeifer@austintexas.gov.
