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152 Regular Meeting October 27, 1997 Page 2 was about to be presented to the Council from the Blue Ribbon Bond Committee. She stated one of the projects is the extension of Wonder Wodd Drive to Country Estates. She felt the traffic on Bishop and RR 12 would be greatly reduced. Ms. Phillips stated she would like to propose a charette be done between the City and the Sector Two Shareholders. She stated a charette is a mediated design workshop and felt Ken Butler would be a good leader for the workshop. Mayor Moore introduced for consideration a board appointment to the Greater Economic Development Council. Mr. Hernandez moved to appoint John Ferguson as the San Marcos Industrial Foundation representative, which passed unanimously. Mayor Moore introduced for consideration two appointments to the Library Board. There were no nominations so Mayor Moore requested these appointments be made at the next Council meeting. Mayor Moore introduced for consideration an appointment to fill a vacancy on the Main Street Advisory Board. Mr. Cox moved to appoint Jana Crystal, which passed unanimously. Mayor Moore introduced for consideration three appointments to fill vacancies on the Citizen Review Commission. Mr. Mihalkanin and Mr. Hernandez stated they would make their appointments at the next Council meeting. Ms. Hughson moved to appoint Kay Stott, which passed unanimously. Mayor Moore introduced for consideration an appointment to fill a vacancy on the Convention and Visitors Bureau. Mr. Hart moved to appoint Gloria Salazar as the Hispanic Chamber representative, which passed unanimously. Mr. Hernandez stated he was elected Chair of this board and would update the Council on a regular basis. Mayor Moore moved to receive a report from the Heritage Association. Frances Stovall stated they have a new cookbook called "Twenty Years in the Cottage Kitchen" in 43 stores in Texas. She stated the ambassadors are welcomed and admired in their dresses at the Cottage Kitchen. She stated the Heritage Association was launching a new project in 1998 to celebrate for the 25th anniversary of construction of the San Marcos River Walkway of Texas. She stated the Walkway connected three parks along the river and became a people place. The playscape is now also located along the River Walkway. Ms. Stovall stated we were the first City nationally to receive a $10,000 grant from the National Centennial Commission which had to be matched locally. She stated Jeff Kester would chair the fundraiser anniversary celebration which'will honor Jake Pickle in June, 1998, at Quail Creek Country Club. Each month of 1998 will be a different celebration of the anniversary. Ms. Stovall stated future goals of the Heritage Association are to have more lights on the riverwalk and make repairs to the gazebo. Mayor Moore introduced for consideration adoption of an Ordinance on emergency, the caption which was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, AMENDING THE CITY BUDGET ORDINANCE FOR THE 1997-1998 FISCAL YEAR TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR CITY PARTICIPATION IN THE SISTER CITŒS PROGRAM AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Mr. Hernandez moved for adoption of the Ordinance on emergency and Mr. Cox seconded the motion. Mayor Moore asked why this Ordinance is on emergency and asked about the membership fee. Mr. Gilley stated this Ordinance could be changed to three readings. He explained the membership fee to the Sister Cities Program is $380.00 and the additional balance could be used for hosting visiting delegates, travel to cities, items to exchange and other related details. Mayor Moore stated we have Sister Cities in Australia and San Marcos, California and is aware of several Mexico Cities who are interested in a Sister City relationship. Mayor Moore stated Austin has realized the value in these relationships. Ms. Hughson stated she felt the money could better be used to keep streets paved, police protection, etc., and would like proof we would get money returned to the City with such relationships. Mr. Guerra stated he agreed with Ms. Hughson regarding the allocation of this money. He stated if Council Members want to go