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69 Regular Meeting December 8, 1986 Page 8 Mayor Younger introduced for consideration authorization to bid the L.B.J.-Chestnut-Ridgeway wastewater improvements. Ms. Kissler moved to authorize bidding and Mr. Brown seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mayor Younger introduced for consideration authorization to bid the Linda Lane Force Main Conversion. Mr. Farr moved to authorize bidding and Ms. Kissler seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mayor Younger introduced a discussion regarding the Willow Creek Waste- water Extension. Mr. Gonzalez advised the Council the City is in need of extending a main (12") in the direction of the Willow Creek area. The main now ends approximately 400-500 feet from Wonder World, but we need to extend on across Hunter Road. A developer of that area is willing to furnish an engineer at their cost for the design of the extension. It is estimated the line needs to be extended 4,280 feet. The cost projections for 1987-1988 are approximately $352,000.00. Kelly Kilber estimates an 1811 main would run $204,000.00, and the City thinks an 18" main would be more than adequate. Mr. Gonzalez stated with the developer's financial assistance, this would be an opportunity for the City to extend our water and wastewater mains, and the Staff is seeking the Council's direction to negotiate with the developer. The Council provided consensus for the Staff to proceed in this direction. Mayor Younger introduced a discussion regarding the tax increment financ- ing zone (Reinvestment Zone No.1, a/k/a JASBA). Mr. Hankins advised the Council three ways the TIF could be continued: for bonds to be issued, the City to acquire property in the zone, or for building to be com- menced on the property. He advised the Council one of these things would need to occur prior to December 29, 1986 for the TIF to con- tinue. Mr. Hankins suggested to Jane Woods, JASBA's counsel, that the three entities involved be given one acre of land eàch,to which she did not agree. Mr. Coddington advised the value of surrounding property in the area and that the four existing MUDs, one MUD in the process of forming, San Marcos Business Park and River Ridge developments are not getting any special deals. Mr. Hankins advised Jane Woods wants the three entities to honor the TIF commitment by voluntary approval. Mr. Hankins thinks they could give all three of the entities' property to the City in trust and at a later time this could be changed around. He advised TIFs are specifically for industrial development (Mr. Guerra present at this time - 9:12 p.m.). Mr. Gonzalez was directed to check with the School District and County regarding how they would feel about the TIF continuing. Mayor Younger introduced a discussion regarding a proposal to lease City property for use by the National Remote-Controlled Model Airplane Club. J. D. Oliver advised the Council that it was a group of local citizens who would be interested in the lease who would be chartered by the nation- al club. He stated the land needs to be open and on the outskirts of the City and that the Club would be willing to maintain the property and that they would provide a fenced off area for spectators. Mr. Farr requested the Parks Board participate in the request. Mr. Oliver stated 150' x 500' would be needed for use to extend over a larger area. Mr. Gonzalez suggested the Hays County Civic Center area be looked at and advised the Lowman Field area would not provide enough spectator area. Mr. Oliver was requested to have the group make the request to the Parks Board, and that if no area is found, to then come back to the Council.