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23 Regular Meeting May 20, -1996 Page 2 of the concerns discussed were centered around the public aspect at least to Aquarena Springs. The community needs to know who the regents are. Regent Monday is our representative. The University needs to step up to the challenge rather than expect the elected officials to do so. Regarding the lost revenue of Aquarenat each entity needs to seek what is best for their constituency: Regent Monday shared information regarding difficulties another University experienced when they lost their communityts support. She had expressed she was not pleased with some of the past circumstances and hoped they could work on a more positive note in the future. Dr. Supple stated if there is a message it is the lives of the City and SWT are intertwined. The decision of the regents to close Aquarena was a painful onet but it is their decision to make The decision not to pay the taxes this year is based on an analysis by the auditors ~ho said it was inappropriate for the University to pay. If the Attorney General says the property is taxablet it will be paid. The University contributes in excess of $270 million annually to this community. Our future together is positive and bright. The student population is increasing, and there needs to be planning talks with the City to prepare for this future growth. SWT will respond appropriately. Aquarena will be used weIll and will be protected and maintained for the use of others. SWT is grateful for the talks and commitment of all to work togethe~. Mr. Hart indicated he thinks the publicts perception of SWT is that it is the state and the state does what they want whenever it wants to do it, and San Marcos just happens to be the City it resides in. He stated there are issues of significant consequencet and there is a need to improve the lines of communication to know what the plans are. Dr. Supple stated he wants to keep the communication ongoing. The City and SWT hold liaison meetings once every three months. Dr. Supple stated other entities need to be a part of this meeting as well. Dr. Supple stated they are re-evaluating the cost of programs at Aquarena to see what cost to offer. Mr. Guerra stated the recent bad press has not been productive and is in hopes it can be turned around. Mr. Guerra stated the purchase of Clear Springs Apartments and Aquarena Springs took a significant amount off the tax rollst and there is a need to seek funds to offset this. The City Council has an obligation to represent its constituents. Dr. Supple stated the return caused by the growth of the school comes back as a return to the City. Although the recent press, actions and image have not been stellart the University is. Mr. Guerra stated the achievements in his life are because of the sound education he received at SWT, and the partnership of SWT and the City are critical. ~r. . Mihalkanin stated none of us wants to have a counterproductive relationship. He stated beyond the bad presst there is a belief, a sense in the communitYt the City is considered an afterthought in the making of decisions of SWT. Mayor Moore introduced for consideration a public hearing and adoption of a Zoning Ordinancet the caption which was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY BY REZONING A 4.557 ACRE TRACT OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1010 RIVER ROAD, FROM "PD" (PRE-DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT) TO II MH II (MOBILE HOME DISTRICT) i INCLUDING PROCEDURAL PROVISIONS; AND PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES. Mayor Moore opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to speak. No one did, so Mayor Moore closed the public hearing. The Council was advised the newspaper had failed to publish our notice of public hearing, and this matter needed to be rescheduled. Mr. Guerra moved to table the Ordinance and Mr. Hernandez seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mayor Moore introduced for consideration approval of an Ordinance on first reading, the caption which was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOSt TEXAS, AMENDING SECTION 2.041 OF THE CITY CODE TO PROVIDE FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION MEETINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO BEGIN AT 6:00 P.M. AND END BY 7:30 P.M.; AND INCLUDING PROCEDURAL PROVISIONS.