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43 Regular Meeting May 27, 1987 Page 10 Mr. Farr introduced for consideration approval of the Soil Conserva- tion Service Recreation Plan. Jose Gil of Gil Engineering Associates, Inc. presentedthe Plan of improvements to the Council for Bicenten- nial Park and Rio Vista Park. The Council was concerned with the elimination of the area presently used to play volleyball for a park- ing lot. Mr. Nicola stated he has not reviewed the Master Plan prior to it being in the Council's packet and that he wants to receive the input of the Parks Board and review this Plan with the Parks Board. Mr. Nicola prepared comments regarding the plan and park improvements. The Council requested a copy of his comments be forwarded to the Council for their review. A Special Meeting is scheduled for the Council to meet with the Parks Board June 1, 1987 at 6:30 p.m. Mr. Farr introduced a discussion by Karnack Corporation regarding Cable Television Franchise renewal. Andrew Gary, representing Karnack, and Steve Smith, Assistant Vice President of Karnack, were present. Mr. Gary stated this discussion was Karnack's formal request (1) to begin cable television franchise renewal proceedings between Karnack Cor- poration and the City of San Marcos as provided in the Cable Communi- cations Policy Act of 1984 and (2) to proceed with scheduling the public proceedings mentioned in the Cable Communications Policy Act of 1984. Mr. Hankins stated the two most important issues will be the fee and a public access channel. Mr. Smith stated Karnack needs to receive feedback from the City of what the Council wants. The Council directed public proceedings begin after the budget process is completed. Mr. Farr introduced a discussion regarding the Social Services Fund- ing schedule. Mr. Gonzalez asked the Council if the temporary board set up by the Council is to continue. The Council previously ap- pointed a temporary board of seven members, with each Council Member appointing one member to the board. The Council requested the City Secretary locate the minutes where the Council set up the criteria of the board. Mr. Farr moved this discussion be tabled until after the Executive Session and Mr. Hernandez seconded the motion, which passed unanimously (Mr. Nicola not present to vote on this item). Mr. Guerra moved the Council adjourn into Executive Session pursuant to Article 6252-17, §§2(e) and (g), V.A.C.S., to discuss matters where the duties of the City Attorney to the City pursuant to the Code of Professional Responsibility of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with Article 6252-17, purchase of real property, respectively, and Mr. Brown seconded the motion, which passed unanimously (Mr. Nicola not present to vote on this item - 10:30 p.m.). Mr. Hernandez moved the Council reconvene at 11:25 p.m. and Mr. Guerra seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mr. Farr introduced for consideration 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 FINAL PAYMENT TO THE PAT CANION EXCAVATING COMPANY, FOR COMPLETION OF THE LOOP STREET WASTEWATER IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, ACCEPT- ING SAID PROJECT FOR USE BY SAID CITY, AUTHORIZING FINAL PAYMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $48,388.50 AND DECLAR- ING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Guerra moved for adoption of the Resolution and Ms. Kissler seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.