Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Plan Implementation Advisory Commission - May 14, 2024
Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Plan Implementation Advisory Commission Regular Meeting of the Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Plan Implementation Advisory Commission
REGULAR CALLED MEETING of the ROBERT MUELLER MUNICIPAL AIRPORT PLAN IMPLEMENTATION ADVISORY COMMISSION TUESDAY, MAY 14, 2024 6:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M. AUSTIN ENERGY HEADQUARTERS ASSEMBLY ROOM 1111 4815 MUELLER BOULEVARD AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Commission may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers 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. To register to speak remotely, call or email Kate Clark at kate.clark@austintexas.gov or 512-974-7875. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Michael Jones, Chair Rick Krivoniak, Vice Chair Richard Brimer Andrew Clements Corky Hilliard Christopher Jackson Martin Luecke David Neider Kenneth Ronsonette Joshua Rudow Kathy Sokolic AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Estimate 6:00 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 6:05 1. Approve the minutes of the Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Plan Implementation Advisory Commission Regular Meeting on April 9, 2024, and Special Called Meeting on April 30, 2024. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Discussion and action on a recommendation to City Council to approve an amendment to extend the term of the Mueller Master Developer Agreement 6:10 DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Presentation by City Staff, Studio 8 Architects and Studio Balcones on the Control Tower repairs and Roger Lavon Taylor Sr. Plaza design update 4. Discussion by Commissioners on Annual Report Topics 5. Discussion by Commissioners related to the Browning Hangar’s disposition and long-term 6:30 7:05 WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATES ownership groups FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 6. Update from the Transition Working Group on conversations held with Mueller stakeholder 7:25 7:40 7:55 8:00 ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Kate Clark, at 512-974-7875, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Plan Implementation Advisory Commission, please contact Kate Clark at 512-974-7875.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Plan Implementation Advisory Commission DRAFT Recommendation Number: (20240514-002): Recommendation to the Austin City Council to approve an extension to the Master Developer Agreement between the City of Austin and Catellus Austin, LLC WHEREAS, the City of Austin and Catellus Austin, LLC entered into the December 2, 2004, Master Development Agreement for the public-private partnership to redevelop the former Robert Mueller Municipal Airport, and the Term of that Agreement is set to end on December 2, 2024; and, WHEREAS, a few essential Mueller projects and processes will take longer to complete, including the sale of all land under the terms of the MDA, the delivery of additional affordable housing units, and the delivery of two public parks and open spaces: the Roger Lavon Taylor, Sr. Plaza surrounding the base of the Mueller Control Tower and the Mueller portion of the larger Tannehill Branch Greenbelt and Trail; and, WHEREAS, since 2004 the initial planned density has been intentionally increased, while enduring three major economic setbacks including the Great Recession, global pandemic, and sustained higher interest rates; and, WHEREAS, our Commission charge is to advise the City Council on implementation of the Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Master Plan; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Plan Implementation Advisory Commission recommends that the City Council approve an amendment to the Mueller Master Development Agreement to extend the Term to December 31, 2027, with certain minor additional changes to support the extension, in order to fully accomplish the vision and goals of the City Council- adopted Mueller Master Plan. Date of Approval: Record of the vote: ______________________________________________________ Attest: Jill Fagan, Liaison Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Plan Implementation Advisory Commission
Control Tower Repairs and Roger Lavon Taylor Sr. Plaza Update RMMA Plan Implementation Advisory Commission May 14, 2024 1 Agenda • Control Tower – Past Work • Control Tower – Tower Base Plans • Control Tower – Current Repairs • Plaza Plans – Previous Design • Plaza Plans – Current Design • Anticipated Schedule • Control Tower – Present Challenges to Public Access 2 | RMMA PIAC | 05-14-2024 Control Tower – Past Work Control Tower Steps Taken • Structural support study: – – 2006: Studio 8, Architectural Engineers Collaborative completed its study (updated in 2008). 2010: Catellus hired Zapalac Reed Construction Co. to refurbish some portions of the Control Tower. • Economic reuse feasibility study: – 2015: Kinney & Associates delivered its report on potential reuse of the Control Tower: Significant barriers were identified related to health and safety of the building included fire safety and egress concerns. It was determined the Control Tower was not eligible for the National Register of Historic Places because the adjacent terminal was removed. Local historic designation was identified as a possibility, which would help secure grants if publicly owned or tax abatement if privately owned. • Asbestos and lead paint study: – – 2018: City commissioned Baer Engineering & Environmental Consulting Inc., which issued a “Full Asbestos and Full Lead Paint Report” of the conditions within the Control Tower. Both asbestos and lead paint were found in building materials. • • 2018: The Mueller Team secured historic zoning designation from the City and an historical marker from the State. 2020: McCann Adams Studio developed design guidelines for the tower block to protect views of the Control Tower and coordinate proposed uses within the block. 3 | RMMA PIAC | 05-14-2024 Control Tower – Tower Base Plans Tower Access Challenges • The white base of the former Control Tower was originally surrounded by the airport terminal; it became exposed when the terminal was deconstructed. • In 2021, at the online community meeting, some attendees expressed a desire to treat the tower base. • In 2021, the Mueller Team met with city historic preservation staff who provided guidance that: Treatment of the actual tower base would not be in line with the historic designation, and If a treatment was to be provided it would need to be offset from the building so as not to affect the integrity of the structure. …
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Plan Implementation Advisory Commission Recommendation Number: (20240514-002): Recommendation to the Austin City Council to approve an extension to the Master Developer Agreement between the City of Austin and Catellus Austin, LLC WHEREAS, the City of Austin and Catellus Austin, LLC entered into the December 2, 2004, Master Development Agreement for the public-private partnership to redevelop the former Robert Mueller Municipal Airport, and the Term of that Agreement is set to end on December 2, 2024; and, WHEREAS, a few essential Mueller projects and processes will take longer to complete, including the sale of all land under the terms of the MDA, the delivery of additional affordable housing units, and the delivery of two public parks and open spaces: the Roger Lavon Taylor, Sr. Plaza surrounding the base of the Mueller Control Tower and the Mueller portion of the larger Tannehill Branch Greenbelt and Trail; and, WHEREAS, since 2004 the initial planned density has been intentionally increased, while enduring three major economic setbacks including the Great Recession, global pandemic, and sustained higher interest rates; and, WHEREAS, our Commission charge is to advise the City Council on implementation of the Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Master Plan; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Plan Implementation Advisory Commission recommends that the City Council approve an amendment to the Mueller Master Development Agreement to extend the Term to December 31, 2028, and additional amendments to support the extension, including: resetting the calculation of required property takedowns; extending the amount of time to prepare final project accounting; and adjusting Catellus and City administrative fees needed to complete MDA obligations, in order to fully accomplish the vision and goals of the City Council-adopted Mueller Master Plan. Date of Approval: May 14, 2024 Record of the vote: Unanimous on 10-0; Commissioner Jackson was absent. Attest: Jill Fagan, Liaison Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Plan Implementation Advisory Commission
RMMA PIAC MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, May 14, 2024 ROBERT MUELLER MUNICIPAL AIRPORT PLAN IMPLEMENTATION ADVISORY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, MAY 14, 2024 The Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Plan Implementation Advisory Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at the Austin Energy Headquarters located at 4815 Mueller Boulevard Austin, TX 78723. The meeting was also offered via videoconference. Chair Jones called the Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Plan Implementation Advisory Commission Meeting to order at 6:08 p.m. Commission Members in Attendance: David Neider Martin Luecke Joshua Rudow Kathy Sokolic Michael Jones, Chair Rick Krivoniak, Vice-Chair Richard Brimer Andrew Clements Corky Hilliard Commission Members in Attendance Remotely: Kenneth Ronsonette PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Minutes from the Regular Meeting on April 9, 2024, and Special Called Meeting on April 30, 2024, were approved on Commissioner Krivoniak’s motion, Commissioner Ronsonette’s second on a 10-0 vote; Commissioner Jackson was absent. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Discussion and action on a recommendation to City Council to approve an amendment to extend the term of the Mueller Master Developer Agreement: The motion to approve a recommendation to Council to extend the Term of the Mueller MDA to December 31, 2028, and additional amendments to support the extension, was approved on Commissioner Krivoniak’s motion, Commissioner Brimer’s second on a 10-0 vote; Commissioner Jackson was absent. 1 RMMA PIAC MEETING MINUTES DISCUSSION Tuesday, May 14, 2024 3. Presentation by City Staff, Studio 8 Architects and Studio Balcones on the Control Tower repairs and Roger Lavon Taylor Sr. Plaza design update: Christine Freundl (City Staff), Paul Detke (Studio 8) and Ilse Frank (Studio Balcones) updated the Commission on past and present Control Tower repairs, and revisions to the landscape design around the base of the tower. 4. Discussion by Commissioners on Annual Report Topics: The Commissioners discussed future planning and potential topics for their 2023 Annual Report, including the transition work underway. 5. Discussion by Commissioners related to the Browning Hangar’s disposition and long- term ownership: Commissioners discussed options for maintaining public access to the Hangar, long-term stewardship by commercial users, and MDA development terms. WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATES 6. Update from Mueller Transition Working Group: Commissioner Hilliard updated the Commission on their latest stakeholder meeting with the Mueller Foundation and future topics they are focusing on, including Mueller assets and infrastructure. FUTURE …
