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89 Regular Meeting July 14, 1997 Page 8 Mayor Moore introduced a discussion regarding City Council meeting procedures. The Council discussed several meeting procedures. It was consensus to continue roll call vote (as opposed to voice vote), to return to the consent agenda (to save time), and to shorten the minutes. Mr. Hart suggested the Council consider holding Quarterly Workshops to review items of the Council. There was also direction to amend the Ordinance to require two Council Members to 'place an item on the agenda. Mayor Moore introduced a discussion regarding the old fire station building at the Airport. Mr. Mihalkanin expressed interest in the public sector preserving the old fire station and the adjacent two buildings and wants Staff to determine the cost of a temporary fix to keep the buildings from further damage. Mr. Gilley stated the Airport Commission should be involved in this matter and a cost can be provided f?~ a temporary fix. Mayor Moore introduced a discussion regarding the Convention and Visitors Bureau board composition. It was consensus of Council for the board terms to be placed in Ordinance form and taken out of the contract with the Chamber, to draw for three-ye~r staggered terms, the San Marcos Area Council of Neighborhood Associations representative be replaced with an at large position, and for the Hospitality Association to have two representatives' (instead of three) and the Downtown Association to have two representatives (instead of one). It was consensus of Council to keep the same appointments each had last year. The Council will need to determine who will appoint the changed positions toCVB. Mayor Moore introduced the City Manager's Report. (1) Mr. Gilley advised the Council in the SWT/City Liaison Meeting it was discussed holding a Joint Meeting of SWT and the City Council to discuss each other's Master Plans. It was consensus of Council to schedule this Workshop on August 11 at 5:30 p.m. (2) Mr. Mihalkanin wants the Council to consider the report made by Jesse Guerra to the Downtown Association. Mr. Mihalkanin would like a hand held computer to be used instead of the chalk, and the Downtown Association wants more teeth in the Ordinance on parking by raising the downtown parking fines from $5.00 to $20.00. The Downtown Association does not think the City is enforcing the Ordinance we have. The Downtown Association also requests: cutting the existing towing fee to half the existing cost, limiting forgiveness paYments of tickets from the City courts to 75% of ticketed amounts owed, increasing parking personnel for the enforcement of downtown parking laws, and issuance of permits which could be purchased by businesses who had no nearby access to off-street parking (employees and/or customers). Mr. Mihalkanin is interested in San Marcos having a "boot" to deter people from allowing ticket violations to pile up. Some cities contract for removal of the boot after hours and for collection of the fine(s). There was some discussion regarding a parking lot owned by SWT, which is currently leased to merchants, and the possibility of the City or SWT contracting for the management of it. Mr. Guerra suggested these be placed on a future agenda for action by the Council and direction to Staff to make recommendations on the items from the Downtown Association listed above. Mr. Cox stated Sgt. Guerra also appeared before the Main Street Board and his recommendations were favorably received, although no vote was taken. Mr. Gilley advised Allright has proposed placing parking meters downtown with fines going to the City and meter collection to them. Ms. Hughson asked for the parking regulations to be provided to the Council. (3) Mr. Guerra requested the sale of the Old Christian Church be on the agenda in two weeks. He recommended the City seek proposals from organizations of plans they propose for use of the building. He wants everyone to have an opportunity for use of the building, then the Council can choose the best option. Mr. Hart added it needs to be long-term, the building be accepted "as is" with no funds involved by the City and deed language limited to those uses. Ms. Hughson stated she wants something similar to the Cock House. Mr. Gilley requested Staff be allowed to work on the terms, and it was consensus of Council to allow this. Ms. Hughson requested the present leaseholder be contacted.