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10 Regular Meeting September 14, 1992 Page 4 area. Mayor Morris requested information be provided the Council regarding the possible use of Reserves downtown. Chief Martin stated the state mandates the same training for Reserves as for regular officers. The City does not control volunteers' time, and the City needs someone with arresting authority to take care of the problems downtown. Mayor Morris stated we need to prepare a manpower need plan, and to look at the possibility of the Sheriff's Department assisting. We need to look at the immediate needs and a long-term solution. Mr. Taylor advised Dallas' curfew ordinance was declared unconstitutional. A City must build a statistical base regarding juvenile criminal activities. Mayor Morris stated Ft. Worth has a Downtown District and Austin is now creating one, where they are allowed to make physical improvements and can hire law enforcement and security. Mr. Gilley stated all departments of the City have critical staffing needs, and we must look at the needs as a whole. The Master Plan is being updated for human resources to provide long-range plans. Mr. Gilley stated Chief Martin has made tremendous efforts with efficiency in his department in training and ability to cover areas more effectively. CAPCO recommends 1.6 officers per 1,000, but Mr. Gilley has tried to focus on the specific needs of this community. Mr. Gilley was directed to provide the Council with a report at the next meeting. The Council voted unanimously for approval of the Ordinance on second reading. Mayor Morris introduced for consideration Item 6.D.(2) 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, REQUESTING THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO RECONFIGURE THE INTERCHANGE AT IH-35 AND CENTER POINT ROAD; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Hernandez moved for adoption of the Resolution and Mr. Hart seconded the motion. Mr. Hernandez requested the public be notified of closures for the construction as timely as possible. The Council voted unanimously for adoption of the Resolution (Mr. Moore not present to vote on this item). Mayor Morris introduced for consideration approval of the expenditure of $35,000.00 from the Contingency Fund for the purchase of approximately five acres of additional parkland in the Castle Forest Subdivision. Mr. Guerra stated he was abstaining from the discussion and vote of this item, as he lives in this neighborhood. Ms. Kissler moved for approval of the expenditure from Contingency Funds to purchase the parkland and Mr. Plummer seconded the motion. Rodney Cobb advised the Council the Parks Board has recommended the City purchase five acres. Mr. Hart stated the property is in a low area and does not know if a building permit could be issued there. Ron Patterson stated some of the area is low. Mr. Cobb stated some playground equipment could be located there, which was purchased earlier in the year, and this would mostly be a neighborhood park. Beth Wolpman said she was interested in the Mayor's Park Challenge to place equipment in this park. The Council expressed a desire to consider purchase of the land, but the exorbitant price was a concern. Mr. Gilley advised the Council the action taken on this agenda would put funds in place, and then Staff would negotiate a price for the property and discuss different access points. The Council directed Staff negotiate a better price, and wanted to see a better map of the property. The Council voted unanimously for approval of the funding in the amount of $35,000.00 (Mr. Guerra not voting on this item). Mayor Morris introduced for consideration approval for First Southwest Company to begin issuance procedures necessary for the sale of $4.6 million in General Obligation Bonds to be sold in November, 1992. Mr. Moore moved for approval and Ms. Kissler seconded the motion. On roll call the following vote was recorded: AYE: Moore, Hernandez, Hart, Morris, Kissler, Plummer. NAY: None. ABSTAIN: Guerra.