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85 Regular Meeting December 12, 1994 Page 4 information on the Drainage Master Plan, including a financing plan, a comparison of funding alternatives and financing options dated December 12, 1994, a copy of which is attached to these minutes. Twenty-five million dollars of financial improvements are recommended and sources identified through accumulated revenues and other options. Mr. Oswold reviewed comparisons of funding alternatives with pros and cons. The estimated cost of a study on user fees would run $150,000-$200,000, depending on the rate structure. Mr. Moore advised Mr. Oswold the city has discussed a possible exemption for the School District, and Mr. Oswold advised that could be addressed in a rate structure. Mr. Gilley stated Staff would need a sense of direction to move forward when the Council is prepared to make such a determination. Mr. Oswold stated the improvements would bring the City to a ten-year storm level, and could be worked on as funds became available beginning with the top of the priority list. Mr. Oswold recommended the report be shared with Tx.D.O.T. Mr. Gilley provided the city council with a handout regarding information on the Wastewater Master Plan, a copy of which is attached. Mr. Gilley stated the numbers are nominal between 10/5/3 and 5/5/2. The Council was supportive of the 5/5/2 and stated the information would need to be conveyed to the community. Mr. Guerra stated it was much easier to justify water quality and harder to justify the drainage costs. Mr. Cox reqdested a list of assumptions be provided the Council. Mr. Gilley was directed to continue on the development of the Wastewater Master Plan. It was consensus of Council Staff continue to work on the drainage information and continue having public dialogue. Mr. Guerra introduced the receiving of an annual report on the Records Management Program, which is attached to these minutes. The City's retentions schedules are completed and a policy and procedures manual is being finalized for submission to the Records Committee. Mr. Guerra introduced for discussion the legislative policy statement for the 1995 Texas legislature and direction to Staff. Mr. Taylor was directed to acquire a copy of what legislation TML has approved. The Council wants items connected with the Edwards Aquifer and the voting Rights Act matter regarding the Edwards Aquifer Board be introduced for consideration in January. Staff will monitor specific areas of legislation. Mr. Taylor stated the Council may want to identify what stands out to support or oppose that is important to San Marcos. Mr. Guerra introduced for discussion the city Manager's Report. (1) Mr. Gilley stated the Austin-American statesman is running articles regarding investments made by municipalities. He stated it is essential the city Council and the community have confidence on how the City's funds are invested. Derivatives are used as an investment tool, and in the articles it is not explained that derivatives is a generic term and that there are a variety of kinds and risks associated therewith. He stated the Council adopted a policy for the city's investments, and wants to reaffirm the City's funds are in very safe investments unconditionally guaranteed by the Federal Government. (2) Mr. Gilley advised the Council in response to Mr. Hart's question that the Wallace Addition is already in the Tx. D.O.T. prioritized list to be funded, but we have included it in the list of priorities, because we want it to remain high on their list. Mr. Guerra introduced the city Attorney's Report. In response to the Council's request regarding how the city can better control the water quality of the San Marcos River, Mr. Taylor advised the Council our ETJ extends two miles, which overlaps with Martindale's ETJ and that he will try to provide more information in January. Mr. Guerra introduced the city Council's Report. (1) Mr. Hernandez asked when the Sunset Acres Neighborhood Meeting is scheduled, and Mr. Jenkins advised it would be scheduled in January. (2) Mr. Cox