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City Council Meeting Minutes April 16, 2019 <br />Against: 0 <br />16. Hold discussion regarding the City of San Marcos seeking the State Legislative <br />designation of "Mermaid Capital of Texas" and any potential resolutions that would be <br />necessary to accomplish such designation, and provide direction to Staff. <br />This was brought before Council a few years ago prior to the Mermaid statues <br />were installed and before the parades. It was decided at that time to bring it <br />back after there is more public input. <br />Tonight Council is considering the potential of a Resolution that will be <br />submitted to the State seeking designation of "Mermaid Capital of Texas." <br />Council provided consensus to provide a simple and concurrent Resolution if <br />possible. If this is not possible Council would like a simple Resolution, at the <br />least, for this legislative session. The Legislative Committee will meet on <br />Wednesday, April 17th to review the draft resolution and this item will be on <br />the May 7th Regular City Council meeting for approval. <br />17. Discuss a recommendation Resolution requested by the Cemetery Commission that <br />would dissolve the perpetual care fund, modify the cemetery fee schedule, and amend <br />Chapter 22 of the City Code of Ordinances, and provide direction to Staff. <br />A motion was made by Mayor Hughson, seconded by Council Member <br />Gonzales, to postpone this discussion item to the May 7th Regular City <br />Council meeting. The motion carried by the following vote: <br />For: 7 - Mayor Pro Tem Prewitt, Council Member Gonzales, Council Member Derrick, Mayor <br />Hughson, Council Member Mihalkanin, Council Member Marquez and Council <br />Member Rockeymoore <br />Against: 0 <br />18. Hold discussion regarding the possible addition of a representative from San Marcos <br />Consolidated Independent School District to the Economic Development San Marcos <br />Board otherwise known as "EDSM", and provide direction to Staff. <br />19. City Council Reports: <br />a) Mayor Hughson will provide a brief update regarding her membership on various <br />Capital Area Council of Governments (CAPCOG) committees. <br />b) Mayor Hughson will provide a brief update related to her membership on the Capital <br />Area Metro Planning Organization (CAMPO). <br />c) Mayor Hughson and Council Member Rockeymoore will provide a brief update related <br />to their membership on the Alliance Regional Water Authority (ARWA) Board of <br />Directors. <br />d) Mayor Hughson will provide a brief update regarding her participation in this years <br />Texas Municipal League Leadership Academy. <br />City of San Marcos Page 14 <br />