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35 Regular Meeting January 14, 1991 Page 4 Langenkamp indicated the Library Board would be happy with any location within the 25-acre area, but that they thought there would be less impact on future use of the property if the Library were located in the corner, such as a multi-purpose center or other recreational use. Mayor Morris stated she wants to preserve this area as a greenbelt. Ms. Kissler stated she wants the referendum wording to not be site-specific and to locate closer to the Armory. Mayor Morris stated she wants to review the Armory's lease. Mr. Moore asked what was to become of the present Library, and Mr. Plummer stated the Council had discussed selling the property. Messrs. Guerra and Moore stated they were in favor of the Mayor's suggestion to word the referendum to be 3.5 acres within the 25 acres and not specify the location. Mayor Morris suggested the Library Board Members speak with owners of undeveloped land in the central area of San Marcos for a possible donation of property for the Library. Gayle Ross requested the Library project be postponed for one or two years to see what our economy does, and that if we must expand the Library at this time, to expand the present one for a cheaper cost than building a new one. He stated the suggested location for a new Library is one of the worst locations we could choose, and that Ramon Lucio Park might be a better location. R. G. Phillips stated he supports the position of Mr. Ross. Mayor Morris requested more flexible wording be proposed. Mr. Taylor will bring proposed wording to the Council on January 28, 1991, which will have been ,reviewed by the Parks and Recreation Board and by the Library Board. Gayle Ross wants parallel wording on the ballot of an alternate site of 3.5 acres at Ramon Lucio Park, and the Council wants Staff to check with the Parks and Recreation Board regarding the future use of Ramon Lucio Park. Mayor Morris introduced for consideration a discussion regarding the establishment of an escrow fund to allow subordination of the City's rights under a Facilities Improvements Contract in connection with sales of lots in the Estates of San Marcos Subdivision and direction to Staff. Mr. Taylor stated Staff has not found a method to create an escrow fund or to use a letter of credit. Mr. Hart stated he does not think the property owners have an equitable arrangement. Mr. Taylor stated the funds placed in escrow would be used up totally by the expense of the audit time and Staff time. He stated the property owners would be willing to pay for the audit service annually, and thinks this is a workable concept. The Counc~l would need for amendment to the contract to authorize this fund to be used for the subordination agreement and a budget amendment to set up the account. These items could be prepared for the Council's consideration January 28, 1991. Jeff Hill wants the amendment to include provision to allow the improvements, and Mr. Taylor stated the release of the funds should be after the improvements are completed. Mayor Morris introduced for consideration a discussion regarding a policy on tax abatement and other economic development incentives for the City of San Marcos, Texas and direction to Staff. The Council reviewed the present policy for changes to be presented for adoption January 28, 1991. Mayor Morris stated she wants to distinguish between development and redevelopment, and Mr. Gilley stated he wants the policy to reflect full-time equivalents. After much discussion it was consensus of Council to amend the present policy as follows: new development - 10 jobs with $150,000 minimum investment and redevelopment - 5 jobs with $50,000 minimum investment. Mayor Morris introduced for consideration a discussion, the establishment of a requirement that members of City Boards and commissions be residents of the City or the City's extraterritorial jurisdiction and whether this requirement should apply to all City Boards and Commissions, and direction to Staff. The Council reviewed a list of Boards and gave direction to Staff which Boards were to have membership from the City and which Boards were to have membership from the City and ETJ.