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22 Regular Meeting December 16, 1987 Page 6 Graham reviewed with Council a handout covering activities of the Economic Development Council for the past month. Mr. Brown stated he would like the Industrial Team to be encouragedto seek minority participation (Mr. Guerra present at this time - 9:22 p.fl.). The Council then went to Item 8.A. on the Agenda. Mayor Younger 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 DECLARING ITS SUPPORT FOR THE LOCATION OF A MINIMUM SECURITY PRE-RELEASE FACILITY IN THE SAN MAR- COS AREA AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Guerra moved for adoption of the Resolution and Ms. Kissler seconded the motion. In response to Mr. Brown's question, Mr. Dan Graham stated the contract will not contain a work release program. Mr. Graham stated Becon-Wackenhutt wants to build on the primary site, but the final decision will be made by the Texas Department of Corrections. Mr. Brown stated Sam Houston (Huntsville) has not had growth in ten years, and Mr. Graham stated their situation is different, in that the prison was there prior to the university. Mr. Brown stated there is only a 10% manufacturing industry in Huntsville, and normally a City has 15-20% manufacturing industry, and that he is concerned with the long-term economic development for San Marcos. On roll call the following vote was recorded: AYE: Brown, Farr, NAY: Nicola. ABSTAIN: None. Guerra, Younger, Hernandez, Kissler. The Council then moved to Item 12 on the Agenda. Mayor Younger intro- duced a discussion concerning charitable solicitations and public vendors (1) fraudulent charities; (2) street or corner solicitations; and (3) street or corner sales of newspapers, balloons and other pro- ducts. Nina pryatel provided the Council with recent incidences wherein there is a need to tighten up our Ordinance, stating that it is unfair for the citizens to be solicited fraudulently. Mr. Hankins advised the Council that if deception is used, then they can be prosecuted under the Theft Statute. Mr. Hankins ~ated the City can require charities to register for a permit and provide significant information. He stated it cannot be prohibitedD~t can be regulated. Allen Tonn of the Daily Record stated their employees selling newspapers on the street are stressed safety and that he invites citizens to advise them when there is a need for more safety. Staff was directed to prepare information to bring to the Council regarding charitable solicitation registration. The Council discussed charging a nominal fee if each solicitor is permitted. Mr. Gonzalez advised a fee is needed if cards are issued by the City. Mr. Hernandez stated out of town solicitors should have to be permitted (Mr. Nicola left following this discussion - 10:07 p.m,) The meeting adjourned at seconded by Ms. Kissler. 10:08 p.m. on motion made by Mr. Guerra and ~~ ~Younger Mayor