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15, Regular Meeting May 11, 1998 Page 8 from the consent agenda, the caption which was read as follows: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, AWARDING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE SAN MARCOS SURFACE WATER TREATMENT PLANT TO BRYAN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Cox moved for adoption of the Resolution and Ms. Hughson seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mayor Moore introduced for consideration Item 10.E.(7), adoption of a Resolution, removed from the consent agenda, the caption which was read as follows: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, APPROVING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF A LETTER AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND SOUTHWEST TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY EDWARDS AQUIFER RESEARCH AND DATA CENTER TO EXTEND A CONTRACT FOR THE PROVISION OF ANALYTICAL SERVICES FOR THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Moore stated he does not have a direct conflict of interest in this matter; however, he would be abstaining from the discussion and removed himself from the Council Chambers. Mr. Cox moved for adoption of the Resolution and Mr. Hernandez seconded the motion. On roll call the following vote was recorded: AYE: Mihalkanin, Hughson, Hart, Guerra, Cox, Hernandez. NAY: None. ABSTAIN: Moore. Mayor Moore introduced for consideration an appointment to fill a vacancy on the San Marcos Electrical Board. There were no nominations so Mayor Moore requested this appointment be placed on the next agenda. Mayor Moore introduced the City Manager's Report. Mr. Gilley stated the parking traffic consultant would be presenting a preliminary report for interested parties on May 28, 1998, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall. 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) Mr. Guerra requested staff move forward with Ms. Glesener's request for a traffic sign on Columbia Street. Mr. Mihalkanin suggested talking to other residents on Columbia Street for their input. 2) Mayor Moore requested the Parks Board review the Parks Master Plan to possibly look at Schulle Canyon as greenbelt area. Mr. Mihalkanin stated he was interested in preserving the Schulle Canyon area and would like to see what taxes are owed on the property. The Council requested this item be placed on the next agenda for discussion. 3) Ms. Hughson stated she would like to be provided with a list of delinquent tax properties. 4) Ms. Hughson asked when the recommendations of sites for the new visitors center would be on the agenda. Mr. Gilley stated the sites are being researched with the CVB and will be ready for the first meeting in .tune. 5) Ms. Hughson asked about the subdivision ordinance changes. Mr. Gilley advised this is being reviewed and will be ready for the City Council in the near future. 6) Ms. Hughson asked about solid waste grants through CAPCO. Mr. Gilley stated the Public Works Department was looking into those options. 7) Ms. Hughson requested the City ask the State to consider a left turn lane from Thorpe