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49 Regular Meeting June 11, 1984 Page 6 Mayor Craddock introduced for consideration approval for authoriza- tion of $1,000.00 from contingency funds for the City of San Marcos' participation in Operation Water Conservation (as adopted by the Council earlier in this meeting). Mayor Craddock moved for authoriza- tion and Mr. Farr seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mayor Craddock introduced for consideration direction to Staff to pro- ceed with the development of the willow Creek Interceptor (sewer main). Eugene Chavez of Bluebonnet Development Corporation said they would pay for the engineering ($8,000) and would pay whatever the charge is which has not yet been determined by the Council (suggested to be $350) for the interim package plant LUE charge plus the $900 per LUE capital re- covery fee for 80 LUEs, and that they would only need 30 LUEs during the next 2 years. The Council directed Mr. Gonzalez to proceed with discussions with the developer to construct the interceptor. The bid will come before the Council for approval of the 12" main in the form of Resolution at a future time. Mayor Craddock introduced a report from the City Manager regarding the status of the package treatment plant. After discussion the Council accepted the City Manager's recommendations (attached to these minutes), directed a Moratorium Ordinance be prepared and presented on emergency at the June 13, 1984 Council Meeting, directed public hearing notice be published advising of the Council's consideration of a Water Capital Recovery Fee Ordinance on June 25, 1984, and that capacity of the pack- age plant be offered in the order listed on the City Manager's reconunen- dations listed as No.3. Mayor Craddock introduced a report from the City Attorney regarding a proposed sale by the City of Lots A, B, C, D, E, F and G in Farm Lot 12. Mr. Hankins advised the Master Plan shows portions of this area to remain permanent open space (public property) and that the City does not own Lot D. Mayor Craddock directed the matter be cleared up as soon as possible. Mayor Craddock introduced a discussion regarding railroad crossing pro- tection devices and direction to be given Staff. A letter dated May 25, 1984 from the State Department of Highways and Public Transporta- tion received from Thomas E. Word advised that only one of four of the railroad crossings the City needs at this time is being considered in a tentative listing for the 1985 Federal Railroad Signal Program, which lS funded from fixed State and Federal appropriations. That is the crossing at RM12. Approval for the 1985 program will occur in October of 1984. The other three crossing not being considered in the 1985 funding year are Loop 82 (control: 366-1, DOT 447 683F), Loop 82 (control: 366-1, DOT 447 682Y) and C. M. Allen Parkway (DOT 447 680K). Mr. Word suggested the City of San Marcos may wish to negotiate directly with the railroads for installation of safety devices with the City funding such improvements, as Austin does. Mayor Craddock introduced a discu~ion of signalization at Uhland Road intersection with MKT Railro. crossing and to consider approval of the City's participation of fun ing such signalization. The Coun- cil directed the letter prepared by Mr. Gonzalez be forwarded to Mr. Thomas E. \10rd of the State Dept. of Highways and Public Transporta- tion stating our willingness to contribute 5% of the cost of the signali- zation of gates, signals and other electronic equipment (total estimated cost equals $85,000). Mayor Craddock moved the Council adjourn into Executive Session pursuant to Article 6252-17, §2(e) and 2(g), V.A.C.S., to discuss contemplated litigation and pending litigation (Kyle vs. City) and matters where the