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56 Regular Meeting March 3,-1997 Page 5 Mayor Moore introduced for consideration Item 7.D., removed from the consensus agenda, Change Order No. 1 to reduce project costs by $79,944.71 regarding the Blanco Street Paving and Drainage Improvements Project. Ms. Hughson moved for adoption of the item and Mr. Guerra seconded the motion. Ms. Hughson stated this project was being reduced by $128,000 by eliminating construction between Burleson Street and Rogers Street, and asked if this was going to be deferred to a later date. Mr. Gilley stated once construction began there was conflict with drainage improvements in the existing utilities and in order to correct those conflicts it increased the cost of the project by $48,000 which exceeded the budget; therefore, the lack of funds available reduced the project by a block and this block will be delayed until funding is available but will be listed as a priority project. Mr. Jenkins stated this project could easily be added to another of two projects in the area at a future time. The Council then voted unanimously for approval of Change Order No. 1. Mayor Moore introduced the City Manager's Report. Mr. Gilley had no report at this meeting. Mayor Moore introduced the City Attorney's Report. Mr. Taylor had no report at this meeting. Mayor Moore introduced the City Council's Report. (1) Ms. Hughson stated the Council received a letter from the Central Texas Higher Education Authority Board regarding attendance. Ms. Hughson requested this Ordinance be looked at again to address Boards that meet quarterly. (2) Mr. Guerra stated Gary Moore and several downtown business owners have addressed him regarding the parking issue while the Courthouse is being renovated. Mr. Gilley stated the parking spaces are on state right-of-way and are being managed by the County. Mr. Guerra stated the City should help the County find a solution to the parking issue. Mr. Hernandez requested Mr. Gilley discuss the issue with the County to resolve the problem. Ms. Hughson asked how many parking spaces the City will use during their project of reconstructing sidewalks around the square, and will it begin before the County is complete. Ron Patterson stated the City uses twelve spaces at a time or half of the block before beginning another segment of the project. He also stated the City would be under construction before the County finished their project-, however, we will only be using a half of a block at a time and feels this is fairly successful. (3) Mayor Moore stated he was selected to the NLC Steering Committee for Economic and Community Development. Mayor Moore introduced an Executive Session pursuant to the Government Code, Section 551.071, to discuss pending litigation (Kennedy vs. City of San Marcos) and matters where the City Attorney's ethical duty to the City clearly conflicts with Government Code Chapter 551 (Open Meetings Act; IH-35 West Access Road development incentive proposal; and tax lien on Broadway Street property). Ms. Hughson moved to adjourn into Executive Session at 8:49 p.m. and Mr. Guerra seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mr. Mthalkanin moved to reconvene from Executive Session at 10:39 p.m. and Mr. Hernandez seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 10:40 p.m. on motion made by Mr. Hernandez and seconded by Mr. Mihalkanin. r Ed Mihalkanin Council Member onald K. art Council Member Billy G_ ore Mayor ?Ilnu ane Hughson `J V red Guerra Council Member