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80 Regular Meeting June 8, 1998 Page 2 they also have electrical problems and suggest the City Council consider a moratorium on further building until the infrastructure is put in place to provide adequate water pressure for what they already have. Mr. Gilley stated there are still several easement issues which need to be resolved and the City will proceed soon with the project. Mr. Stanton Gardner stated he lives at E. Sierra Circle and stated his concern were the changes and laws which the developers from Austin are bringing down and using on the land to reshape San Marcos the way they want to. Mr. Gardner asked who is going to decide what San Marcos is going to be like in 10 years and what kind of changes will there be. Mr. Gardner stated he is not only worried about the Schulle Canyon area but also the rest of San Marcos. Mr. Gardner stated he is proposing the City Council get more people interested in what San Marcos should be like and what they need. Mr. Gardner suggested help from neighborhood groups, the University and other citizenry. Mr. Santos Barrientos stated he was addressing the issue on Item 6 to place a mobile home on a lot at 316 Herndon. Mr. Barrientos stated he wants to place a mobile home on this lot to live within the City limits and be close to schools and the hospital because of medical problems he and his son have. Ms. Susan Tilka suggested when the Schulle Canyon issue comes up the Council temper their discussion with common sense and accountability. Ms. Tilka stated common sense and accountability both prevail. Mr. M.C. McFall stated he was there to support the discussion of Schulle Canyon and urge the Council to take decisive action to clear this area as a nature preserve greenbelt. Dr. Randy Rogers stated he had received comparison on the fire hydrant pressures from Dan O'Leary on East Sierra Circle. Dr. Rogers stated the static pressure in 1995 was 38 and flow pressure was 36 and in 1998 the static pressure is 40 and the flow pressure 22. Dr. Rogers stated the minimum flow rate is 20. Dr. Rogers informed the Council if 200 apartments go up on LBJ Street and on Ranch Road 12 he does not think there will be 22 pounds of pressure on Sierra Circle, and it will also be inadequate for fire protection. Dr. Rogers stated they hired Kelly Kilber to do a stop analysis and stated the City needs to develop more water pressure. Mr. Joe Ptak stated he lives at 505 Patricia and is one of the directors of KIND Radio. Mr. Ptak stated they have a lot of people interested in hearing what the Council has to say and what the audience has to say. Mr. Ptak stated they would like to offer an opportunity to air the meetings on the station. Mr. Gilley stated staff is working on an RFP for a TV/Cable contract. Ms. Melody Weise stated she was there to discuss Schulle Canyon and would speak at a later time. Ms. Lucy Hill stated she lives on Sierra Circle and stated she enjoys walking Sierra Circle because of the beauty of Schulle Canyon. Mr. Ted Breihan stated his concern was the needed sidewalks on both sides of Hopkins Street and building of walkways across the river because of the dangerous traffic. Mayor Moore introduced for consideration approval of one appointment to the Hays County Appraisal District. Ms. Womack stated Mr. Guerra needed to officially resign from this Board and then the Appraisal District will advise the City Council of a vacancy. Mayor Moore stated he would urge the Council to note in the packet the qualifications of this office and the duties as they consider making the appointment. Mayor Moore introduced for consideration approval of one appointment to the San Marcos Electrical Board. Mayor Moore moved to appoint. Dale Grayson, which passed unanimously. Mayor Moore introduced for consideration approval of one appointment to the Senior Citizens Facilities Advisory Board. Ms. Womack stated she would contact Mr. Arredondo to see if any names had been submitted to him. Mayor Moore stated he had not had a chance to confirm a possible appointee. Mayor Moore introduced for consideration approval of one appointment to the Main Street Advisory Board. Mr. Mihalkanin move to reappoint Joe Castillo and Mr. Cox seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mayor Moore introduced for consideration approval of two appointments to the Emergency Medical Services. Mayor Moore moved to appoint Ms. Hughson. Ms. Hughson stated she would be glad to have someone else be nominated. Mr. Cox moved to appoint Mr. Doiron. Mayor Moore stated he would be glad to serve. Ms. Hughson stated she would serve