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- 135 Regular Meeting April 28, 1997. Page 7 information about bird sanctuary and she was not sure saying it is only unlawful to hunt, harm, harass, etc. in a city park is enough to designate us overall in the City as a bird sanctuary. Ms. Hughson moved to amend 58.041 to delete the word "park" and insert "city limits". Ms. Hughson stated there were provisions in the information she received so you can get rid of nuisance birds and she would rather have the City Attorney provide the wording for the Council to approve on third reading. Mr. Mihalkanin asked why would changing the word "park" to "city limits" make a difference. Ms. Hughson requested to have Mr. Taylor check into whether the City can be a bird sanctuary if they limit it to city parks. Mr. Guerra requested to check on whether the City would receive more money from the State if the City did become a bird sanctuary. On roll call the motion for approval passed unanimously. Mayor Pro-Tem Hernandez introduced for consideration approval of an Ordinance on second reading, the caption which was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, DESIGNATING A REINVESTMENT ZONE NO.9 PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 312 OF THE TEXAS TAX CODE TO INCLUDE PROPERTY COMPRISING AN AREA OF 0.860 ACRE LOCATED AT 817 IH-35 NORTH; MAKING STATUTORY FINDINGS; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. . Mr. Cox moved for approval of the Ordinance on second reading and Mr. Mihalkanin seconded the motion. On roll call for approval of the Ordinance, the following vote was recorded: AYE: Hernandez, Cox, Mihalkanin, Hughson NAY: Hart, Guerra The motion passed. Mayor Pro-Tem Hernandez introduced for consideration approval of an Ordinance on second reading, the caption which was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, SETTING FEES FOR USE OF THE CITY. ACTIVITY CENTER; INCLUDING PROCEDURAL PROVISIONS; AND PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES. Mr. Guerra moved for approval of the Ordinance on second reading and Mr. Hart seconded the motion. Mr. Cox stated he had noticed access limits to the pool and the racquetball courts. Mr. Cobb stated there were limits because they had set time for rentals and those were the two facilities the City would be generating revenues from. Mr. Guerra asked if everything the City will be charging and if it was leased every single day would the City make money out of the facility. Mr. Gilley stated no because the cost would be more to operate than would be generated. Mr. Guerra asked if Mr. Gilley understood the operation of the facility always had to be subsidized by the people of San Marcos. Mr. Guerra stated the $500 security deposit for a 6000 square foot meeting room was going to shock the citizens. Mr. Gilley stated they did not have provisions for use of credit cards for deposit. Mr. Guerra stated credit card use be considered. Mr. Guerra stated he defended the proposed rates as best he could at a G.!. Forum meeting and he was not very articulate in doing it. Ms. Hughson stated when she attended the Parks Board meeting the deposits were discussed. Ms. Hughson stated some of the things they discussed were the costs of tables and chairs and if someone went through the glass panels what those would cost. Ms. Hughson stated they looked at how a little damage could go beyond the security deposit. Ms. Hughson stated in defense of the board it was a factor in determining the deposits. Mr. Mihalkanin stated he was in favor of adding the credit card provision. Ms. Hughson asked about the lap swim times and the racquetball courts and if she was to come in and play racquetball as an annual member and wanted to play on a Saturday,