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109 Regular Meeting April 24, 1995 Page 5 Mayor Morris introduced the report from Black and Veatch regarding phosphates. Bill Davis provided the Council with a handout and reviewed its contents regarding what would be the effect of elimination of phosphorous from the river. He stated it will take a multi-year study to know what effect the reduciton would have and thinks other effects are part of the problem too. Mr. Davis stated he does not advise the City to put phosphorous removal at the Wastewater Treatment Plant today. A copy of the Black and Veatch report is attached to these minutes. Mayor Morris introduced the City Manager's Report. Mr. Gilley had no report. The Council made reference to a letter from GBRA and who could represent the City. Mr. Cox stated he could on May 2, and Mr. Gilley also indicated he would send a staff representative. Mayor Morris introduced the City Attorney's Report. Mr. Taylor had no report at this meeting. Mayor Morris introduced the City Council's Report. (1) Mayor Morris stated Mr. Mooney has requested information from the City Attorney regarding revision to the Solicitation Ordinance, and did the Council want to look at amendment. It was consensus of Council not to amend the Ordinance at this time. (2) Mayor Morris asked the Council if they were interested in supporting bicycle helmet laws legislation. It was consensus of Council to only monitor the bill. (3) Mayor Morris stated the Parkway Association is endorsing the railroad loop. It was consensus of Council to support the railroad loop and to forward this to the railroad. (4) The Council was advised Staff's survey regarding LBJ and Chestnut did not warrant multi-way stop signs, and if the Council wants signs placed, to let Mr. Gilley know. (5) Mayor Morris stated in reference to the utility legislative matters the PUC bills regarding universities' electric service would effect our service. The City is not supportive of legislation that would reduce our tariffs to them. (6) Mayor Morris attended a Caldwell County Commissioners Court meeting. She advised the Judge and Commissioners San Marcos wants to work with them, and we will provide information to them regarding the extension of our runway. Mr. Gilley was directed to provide them with information. (7) Mr. Guerra stated SWT was going to be fine with the utility line item. (8) Mr. Hernandez attended the Spurs Game last Friday representing the City. He said it was very enjoyable and about 93 San Marcans went in two buses and more in cars. Mayor Morris introduced an Executive Session pursuant to the Government Code, Section 551.071, to discuss pending litigation (Sierra Club vs. Babbitt) and matters where.the City Attorney's ethical duty to the City clearly conflicts with Government Code Chapter 551. Mr. Guerra moved the Council adjourn into Executive Session at 9:44 p.m. and Mr. Hernandez seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mr. Hart moved the Council reconvene at 11:08 p.m. and Mr. Guerra seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. The Council adjourned at 11:15 p.m. on motion made by Mr. Hernandez and seconded by Mayor Morris. bert Mooney C unci mber t F ed G rra Mayor Pro-Tem Kathy M Morris Mayor . Hart Council Member Joe ox ,r C,ouncil Member / v