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34 Regular Meeting October 9, 1989 Page 8 Mayor Morris introduced for consideration Item 7.B. (1) removed from the consensus agenda, approval of an Ordinance on second reading, the caption which was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, AMENDING SECTION 18-7 OF ARTICLE I OF CHAPTER 18, PARKS AND RECREATION, TO DELETE A PROVISION FOR ALLOWING CARNIVALS AND CIRCUSES ON CITY PROPERTY, INCREASING USER FEES FOR PARKS AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES, AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Hernandez moved for approval of the Ordinance on second reading and Mr. Moore seconded the motion. Mr. Hernandez stated there were some citizens expressing concern regarding the doubling of the softball fields fees. Pat Crabtree stated he is the owner of Crabtree Amusements and runs many carnivals for non-profit organizations. He stated he had not had problems meeting insurance requirements, stated he thought carnivals would want to repair any ruts they make, would want to address any traffic concerns for the safety of persons crossing the road and whatever requirements need to be met rather than discontinuing having carnivals. Mr. Guerra moved to delete Section 1 from the Ordinancce to direct Staff to provide wording to address the traffic concerns, etc. of carnivals. There was no second. The City Council requested guidelines required for holding carnivals and a copy of the City's contract be provided at the next reading. The Council voted unanimously for approval of the Ordinance on second reading. Mayor Morris introduced for consideration Agenda Item 7.d. (4) removed from the consensus agenda, adoption of a Resolution, the caption which was read as follows: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, DETERMINING THAT CERTAIN ORIGINAL MUNICIPAL COURT, FINANCE DEPARTMENT AND PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT RECORDS OF SAID CITY ARE WORTHLESS, DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO DISPOSE OF SUCH RECORDS IN A MANNER CALCULATED TO DESTROY THEM IN THEIR ENTIRETY, AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Hart moved for adoption of the Resolution and Ms. Kissler seconded the motion. Ms. Kissler asked if the personnel records were microfilmed, and Mr. Gilley responded some of the records are. The Council voted unanimously for adoption of the Resolution. Mayor Morris introduced for consideration Agenda Item 7.D. (6) removed from the consensus agenda, adoption of a Resolution, the caption which was read as follows: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN SAID CITY AND RIVERWOOD PROFESSIONAL CENTER FOR AN EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Ms. Kissler moved for adoption of the Resolution and Mr. Guerra seconded the motion. The Council asked if funds were in the budget, to which Mr. Gilley responded they are. The Council voted unanimously for adoption of the Resolution. Mayor Morris introduced for consideration award of bid for the Northeast IH35 Waterline Extension Project. Mr. Gilley advised the Council seven easements are required which were not all in place. He stated only one is a significant problem, and Steve Kosub had advised him the negotiations with the owner's attorneys were not working out. Mr. Gilley requested the Council delay award of bid until the problems of the easements were worked out, and that he and Jim Byrn were working on alternative solutions.