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Regular Meeting September 23, 2002 71. Page 11 she is trying to establish a proposed site with high visibility. Mayor Habingreither stated he wanted the Council to revisit the site. Mr. Mayhew stated he wanted staff to provide a list of all City-owned property designated "Public". Richard Garza, Chairman of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, stated staff did research and found no property available with thr required acreage needed. Mr. Mihalkanin stated he would like staff to provide Council with an inventory of all City-owned land. Ms. Narvaiz would like staff to investigate whether dedicated parkland was given or leased to any private entity. Mr. Mihalkanin stated he would like to see a copy of the plans with the square footage, cost and usage. Mayor Habingreither stated he would like to see Council move the process along quickly. Mayor Habingreither introduced a discussion regarding the North IH35 Wastewater Utility Improvement Agreement. Mr. Mark Taylor stated the Engineering Department has been working with several property owners on the west side of IH-35 North of the Blanco River to develop a cost-sharing arrangement for the installation of a new wastewater line. These property owners are Bennett Realty Group, Chuck Nash Chevrolet, Interstate 35 JV, Perry Financial Corporation and the City. Mr. Mark Taylor stated the new impact fees may not pay for all costs, and the City may need additional assessments. The new impact fee would be determined by water meter size and the City could set the impact fees at the new amount or leave at the old amount, and it could be an incentive to sign this agreement. He also stated there is no formal agreement at this time and wanted a consensus of the Council on whether to proceed or not. Mr. Mihalkanin stated all four property owners agree. Mr. Mark Taylor stated the Bennett Realty Group wants to make sure all their needs are met. Mr. Mihalkanin stated he has a concern with Perry Financial Corporation not going to the Planning and Zoning Commission for approval from the City for an intended mixed-use development. Mr. Mark Taylor stated Perry Financial Corporation will go before the Planning and Zoning Commission at the point of a construction contract. Ms. Narvaiz inquired what is the City's cost at this point. Mr. Mark Taylor stated the cost at this point is $100,000 in Engineering cost. Ms. Narvaiz inquired who will pay if Bennett Realty Group backs out of the agreement. Mr. Mark Taylor stated the other three property owners and the City will split the cost. Laurie Anderson, Director of Engineering, stated the City can request the pipe oversizing. She stated this will give the City an overall better cost and the City will pay the difference for the oversizing of the pipes. The Council agreed on consensus for staff to move forward with the current process. Mayor Habingreither introduced the City Council's Report. Ms. Narvaiz stated she has received complaints in regard to Southwest Texas State University students parking along Alamo Street to avoid paying for parking permits. She stated she feels this has become an issue the Council needs to address. The meeting adjourned at 10:37 p.m. on motion made by Mr. Mihalkanin and seconded by Mr. Mayhew.