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28 Regular Meeting March 28, 1988 Page 7 an,] Fred Saffer (estimated $150,000). If join in an intervention with others, it might be approximately $30,000-$40,000, but John Davidson would not be the counsel. Each entity has their own separ- ate counsel with the exception of Kerrville (Davidson). There is only a 50-50 chance that we could join with others in an interven- tion suit. The City stands to lose $250,000-$300,000 annually, al- though we wi¡l be looking at increases. Mayor Younger stated two cities have contacted him regarding an intervention. He stated whoever joins in an intervention needsto have the same objectives as ours in order to be able to align with any of the other 44 whole- sale customers. Mayor Younger stated he was in favor of having Messrs. Davidson and Saffer advise the City if we can win with our position but not to direct that Mr. Davidson prepare an intervention at this time. Mayor Younger wants the City to continue talking with others regarding a possible intervention together. Mr. Gonzalez stated S.M.E.U. has directed the City to intervene and the next step is to see what the Council wants. Mr. Brown stated he would like the City to approach other customers who file to see if we can cooperate, but not to exceed the amount of $30,000 on the part of the City. Mr. Farr stated if we later determined a need to employ Mr. Davidson, then we should do so. Mayor Younger stated each customer would have special interests they will be representing. Mr. Farr stated he would like to have Mr. Davidson at some of the meetings. Mr. Nicola stated he felt the City needs to initiate something now. Mr. Gonzalez stated if the Council directs the intervention be filed, he will make arrangements to have Messrs. Davidson and Saffer meet with the Council and S.M.E.U. Board. It was consensus of Council to have an intervention filed and Mr. Davidson attend the pre-conference and make arrangements to have Messrs. Davidson and Saffer at a meeting. Mayor Younger introduced a discussion, a presentation by Stephen Jenkins and direction to Staff regarding FM621 and Highway 123 realign- ment of intersection. Mr. Jenkins reviewed the costs of Alternatives B. and D as discussed by the City Council and School Board at the Work- shop held Pebruary 18, 1988. Mr. GUerra wants the City to work with our State Representatives to resolve drainage problems in that area, and it was discussed that the City Council could pursue more success- fully than the Staff such communication. It was discussed the City writing the School Board to seek their approval to support one of the proposals to the State Highway Department. Mr. Guerra wanted the Mayor to send a written proposal to the School Board for their approval. It was consensus of Council to request their support of Alternate D. Mr. Gonzalez stated the City Staff would work with Robert McDonald to work out a trade regarding the right-of-way needed. Mr. Nicola stated the details of Alternate D needed to be worked out with the School Staff. It was consensus of Council that the Mayor write the School Board to approve Alternate D and request a 50-50 split of the expenses. Mayor Younger introduced a discussion regarding the need for an Ordin- ance requiring removal of junk and inoperable vehicles in residential yards and on lots in the City. Mr. Hankins provided a draft Ordinance for the Council's review. It was consensus of Council that the draft go to the Zoning Commission for their recommendations. Mayor Younger introduced a discussion by Dan Graham of the Economic Development Council. Mr. Graham advised the Council there were 42 viable prospects and he thinks that 12 of them will make decisions re- garding location within the next 90 days. He advised the Council the Economic Development Strategy Plan has been prepared and that the Board expansion will be considered at the next meeting.