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67 Regular Meeting May 9, 1994 Page 4 the City would be $15-23,000 for streets and $37-40,000 for utilities. Mike Harms, of the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, stated this would be Phase I of the project and Souths ide was also planning Phase II, which would include an additional 20 units. Mr. Harms stated Phase II could be approved at their June 10 meeting. Mr. Gilley stated Phase II could cost the City an additional $17,000. Mr. f Gilley stated the Council could fund these costs from contingency funds or fund ' ¡ balance. Mayor Morris asked who would own the units. Mr. Henderson stated ' Southside would own the units; however, they were discussing the possibility of the Housing Authority managing the units. The Council requested Mr. Gilley bring figures to the next Council meeting. Mayor Morris introduced the City Manager's Report. Mr. Gilley stated the 1994 Texas Hill Country Adventure for the Sunshine Kids would be July 9-17, 1994. Mr. Gilley stated there were would be more activities in San Marcos this year and encouraged everyone to get involved. Mr. Gilley asked the Council when they would like to hold their budget policy workshop. The Council decided on a one day workshop May 20, 1994 and possibly May 21, 1994, if needed. . Mayor Morris introduced the City Attorney's Report. Mr. Taylor stated he received some information from Judge Bunton regarding the Edwards Aquifer Lawsuit and the Council could find the information in their boxes. Mr. Taylor stated the Sierra Club filed some information regarding possible closure of some military bases in San Antonio. The judge denied their request. Mr. Guerra asked about the Candlelight Reconstruction Project. Mr. Gilley stated this project was tied in with the Drainage Master Plan Project. Stephen Jenkins stated the Drainage Master Plan Committee would list needed projects and a priority list for Council to consider. Mr. Guerra stated this project needed to move forward as soon as possible, considering this was passed by the voters four years ago. Mr. Guerra stated his concerns lie in two areas, the first being each homeowner who would be affected by this project should be contacted, and secondly, this project needed to be addressed before funding the Southside Project. Discussion ensued. The Council directed Mr. Gilley to bring information to the Council regarding Sunset Acres in terms of the drainage requirements in the streets and when the Drainage Master Plan would be completed. Mayor Morris introduced the City Council's Report. Mr. Guerra stated the American G.I. Forum and LULAC have expressed an interest in having access to a building at 401 Jackman Street, but perhaps in a different location. Mr. Guerra stated he would like Mr. Gilley to meet with these organizations to see if this is possible. Mayor Morris stated she would like Mr. Gilley to also find out what their intentions were in terms of taking ownership of the building. Mr. Hernandez stated a civic facility would be needed in the Wallace Addition because the Pentecostal Church would be moving out of the Addition. Mayor Morris stated perhaps G.I. Forum and Lulac should look into the Church's building. Mr. Cox asked if the County had responded to the Master Plan Committee. Mr. Gilley stated Judge Etheredge was going to serve on the Committee and the County was extremely pleased they were included in the process. Mr. Cox asked what the status was on the workshop with the School Board Trustees. Mr. Gilley stated the City was ready for the workshop when the Council was ready to move forward. The Council directed Mr. Gilley to set a date with the School Board for the workshop. Mr. Cox asked if the City had an ordinance prohibiting someone from parking their cars on lawns in a residential neighborhood. Mayor Morris stated there was nothing prohibiting a person from parking in their own yard. Mayor Morris suggested the neighbors approach this person about moving their vehicle. Mr. Hernandez stated since the construction of the expressway, Invasion Street, Knox Street and Stillwell need to be repaved. He stated due to the heavy traffic flow and the 18-wheeler, the streets have become damaged. Mr. Gilley stated the City is aware of this problem and is looking for ways to correct the problem and to re-route traffic out of that neighborhood.