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1~7. Regular Meeting July 10, 2000 Page 7 Mayor Chiu introduced a discussion regarding a low power radio station. Mr. Gilley advised the Council staff had been directed to look into purchasing a low power radio station, and the estimated cost would be $25,000. Funds have been proposed in the next budget year. Mr. Gilley stated the City could use such a radio station for many possibilities, including broadcasting meetings. Chief O'Leary was involved in gathering this information and advised the City could apply for a license in January, 2001. Mr. Cox stated the Chamber was looking into the possibility of getting a full service radio station in San Marcos, and that the University (Gerald Hill, Bob Gratz) had expressed an interest in working with the City regarding radio broadcasting. Mr. Gilley advised staff is recommending we apply for a license in January, 2001 for an FM station (100 watt). Mr. Doiron stated he would like the radio station to be able to broadcast to an area large enough to encompass the school district, so we would have the capability to advise families in times of school closings and other emergencies. Mr. Mayhew expressed an interest in the City checking to see what the University would be interested in providing. Mr. Moseley asked Chief O'Leary of possible options, and Chief O'Leary advised the technology is present to be able to broadcast 24 hours a day, but no advertising can be allowed. It was consensus of Council to move forward with the FM station and to check with the University regarding equipment and staffing. Mayor Chiu introduced a discussion regarding the submission of any Resolutions from the City of San Marcos to the Texas Municipal League. Ms. Hughson advised the City had submitted Resolutions in the past regarding the Elgin Bank case and the County's authority to adopt Ordinances. She stated she does not always think TML works with the State organization of counties, but it should. Ms. Hughson stated the more things counties can take care of before a city annexes, the better off the municipalities will be. Mayor Chiu introduced the City Manager's Report. Mr. Gilley had no report at this meeting. Mayor Chiu introduced the City Attorney's Report. Mr. Taylor had no report at this meeting. Mayor Chiu introduced the City Council's Report. (1) Mr. Cox indicated David Morris' camera shop had expressed concern for the nonavailability of parking technicians covering the downtown area. Mr. Gilley indicated this has already been addressed. (2) Mayor Chiu stated a group visited the Lamar Central Office, and he would like to agendize a discussion regarding this building. It was consensus to agendize this matter. (3) Mayor Chiu stated he would agendize the expenditures involved with the recent visit from our Sister City, Santiago, Nuevo Leon for the expenses to be approved from the Tourist Account. (4) Mayor Chiu asked the Council if it was consensus to move forward with planning two meetings in the near future: [1] the elected officials from cities within the County and the County Commissioners, and [2] City Mayors and Council Members from the surrounding cities within thirty miles. It was consensus of Council to try to schedule the meetings in the near future. (5) Mr. Doiron requested information be provided regarding what state law requires on the subject of churches and alcohol permits. Ms. Hughson stated she would like the Council to request a report from the Planning and Zoning Commission's discussion of this matter. (6) Mayor Chiu stated he had an interest in Mr. Gilley discussing with the Henry family what possibilities there may be for the Too Bitter building, and Mr. Gilley advised he recently had a discussion with the Henrys, and they are working on some possibilities for that building at this time. The meeting adjourned at 9:20 p.m. on motion made by Mr. Doiron and seconded by Mr. Moseley.