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145. Regular Meeting July 22, 2002 Page 10 the statues. Mr. O'Leary suggested going through the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board for citizen input. Ms. Narvaiz stated Mrs. Chiu has been involved for years in raising funds for the firefighters and feels the City needs to respond as quickly as possible. Ms. Tatum stated Mrs. Chiu has done a wonderful job raising funds for the statues and would like to see a ceremony and dedication on September 11. Council agreed by consensus to get public input on the location of both statues through the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, look at alternative sites, and to have a ceremony on September 11 with pictures of both statues if time does not permit placement by then. Mayor Habingreither introduced a discussion regarding a request from the San Marcos Area League of Women Voters to be provided space at the Activity Center for free or for a nominal amount for three events to be held September 11, 2002, October 16, 2002 and April 22, 2003. Ms. Narvaiz stated due to recent budget constraints she feels the Activity Center should not be allowed to be used for free. Mr. Cobb stated the bill for the amount the San Marcos Area League of Women Voters received was wrong and since then the bill has been corrected. He also stated with the computer billing system electronically. Mr. Mayhew inquired how often the fees are waived for non-profit organizations. Mr. Cobb stated the City has an agreement with the San Marcos School District for use. City-related organizations do not pay a fee. Mayor Habingreither suggested the Parks and Recreation Department come up with language to clarify when the Activity Center fees are waived. Council agreed by consensus for the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board to review the fee structure for renting City- owned facilities. Mr. Cobb stated the Parks Board is meeting tomorrow night and this issue is on their agenda to discuss. Mayor Habingreither introduced a discussion regarding submission of amendments to the National Municipal Policy proposals and resolutions of the National League of Cities. The Council Members had no submission of amendments to the National Municipal Policy proposals and resolutions of the National League of Cities at this time. Mayor Habingreither introduced the City Council's Report. 1) Ms. Narvaiz stated she attended the Main Street Advisory Board and they had some concerns with the downtown parking and budget cuts. She stated the Main Street Advisory Board was concerned about effectiveness of the proposed Downtown parking program without the Parking Manager position. 2) Mayor Habingreither suggested having another Budget Workshop. Council agreed by consensus for a Budget Workshop on August 5, 2002 from 6:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. 3) Mr. O'Leary stated he had some calls regarding the West Nile Virus and would like for Mark Brinkley, Director of Health, to update everyone on the status. Mark Brinkley stated there have been 2 recent cases in Texas. Both cases have been in birds and in Harris County. He also stated the City will be running the mosquito machine and would also like the citizens of San Marcos to help out by locating larvae. There will be a public information release regarding puddling water, such as bird baths, and for citizens to be alert. He stated this virus appears in two