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158 Regular Meeting October 27, 1997 Page 8 of the Change Order and Ms. Hughson seconded the motion. Ms. Hughson asked why the City was not aware a fence was needed in the beginning of this project. Mr. Gilley stated the property was not being used in the same manner it is being used now, which property is to grow hay by the Parks and Recreation Department. Mr. Jenkins stated that tract of land is also used for sludge application and woodchips used for composting experiments. Mr. Guerra asked if Items 1-5 were not anticipated. Mr. Gilley stated they were not anticipated. Mr. Guerra stated he would like Cities all over Texas to be more prudent in anticipating these types of needs since they are significant changes. Mr. Gilley stated it is the City's goal not to have change orders; however, projects of this magnitude are hard to determine in the beginning stages. The Council then voted unanimously for approval of Change Order No.2. Mayor Moore introduced a discussion regarding the Veterans Memorial Committee to officially designate the property at the corner of Riverside Drive and Hopkins Street as the site for the Hays Veterans'Memoriai. Richard Cruz stated the Committee would like to know if the Council would agree to designate this property for the site of this Memorial. Mr. Hart asked how the plans are laid out and if this was going to take up the entire piece of property. Mr. Cruz stated they do have a layout plan and it is approximately 1,500 square feet for the foundation. Mayor Moore asked how this property was determined. Mr. Cruz stated they originally requested the piece of property between the Activity Center and the New Library; however, there was no positive response from the Library Board. Mr. Cruz stated they chose this property because of the visibility of the location and children's activities on this project which would draw more attention to the Memorial. Mr. Guerra asked if a parking lot was needed and if that would be constructed by the River Corridor or if the City would pay for a parking lot. Mr. Cruz stated a parking lot will not be constructed at this time. The consensus of the Council was to designate the Memorial site at Riverside and Hopkins and present to the Council for approval at the next meeting. 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 she attended the Healthy Communities Luncheon and felt this was very successful. She requested the City distribute the safety plans information in City Hall regarding domestic violence. 2) Mayor Moore stated the Greater Austin-San Antonio Corridor Council has scheduled a Regional Conference regarding regional issues and priorities to be held in San Marcos at the Activity Center in March. Mayor Moore estimates this Conference will draw approximately 600 people to San Marcos and asked the City for their complete support. 3) Mr. Cox stated he met with the Community Task Force last week and they asked if the liability issues have been settled regarding the bicycle trails. Mr. Gilley stated that issue has not been resolved because the City has not been provided a plan which would have to be reviewed by our liability carrier. Mayor Moore introduced an Executive Session pursuant to the Government Code, Section 551.071, to discuss pending litigation (Virginia Gonzales vs. City; Bernice Valdez vs. City). Mr. Mihalkanin moved to adjourn into Executive Session at 11 :20 p.m. and Ms. Hughson seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. (Mr. Hart and Mr. Hernandez not present on roll call). Mr. Guerra moved to reconvene from Executive Session at 11 :20 p.m. and Ms. Hughson seconded the motion. (Mr. Hart and Mr. Hernandez not present on roll call). The meeting adjourned at 11 :21 p.m. on motion made by Mr. Mihalkanin and seconded by Mr. Guerra. (Mr. Hart and Mr. Hernandez not present on roll call). 6~~ Billy. oore Mayor