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136 Regular Meeting October 28, 1991 Page 3 PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, NAMING THAT PORTION OF STATE HIGHWAY 21 FROM ITS INTERSECTION WITH STATE HIGHWAY 80 TO THE NORTHEAST CITY LIMITS AS AIRPORT HIGHWAY; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Mr. Hernandez voting Nay to the preceding Ordinance). Adoption of Resolutions: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A REQUEST FOR FUNDING TO THE EDWARDS UNDERGROUND WATER DISTRICT IN CONNECTION WITH THE CITY'S SURFACE WATER SUPPLY CONTRACT AND PROPOSED SURFACE WATER TREATMENT PLANT; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS ESTABLISHING A POLICY ON THE USE OF CITY MEETING ROOMS AND FACILITIES FOR NON-CITY FUNCTIONS; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, APPROVING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF A LETTER AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS AND INGRAM READYMIX, INC. TO EXTEND THE TERM OF A CONTRACT FOR THE PROVISION OF READY MIX CONCRETE; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Morris introduced for consideration Item 7.D.(2) removed from the consensus agenda, authorization to bid the construction of a Fire Department Training Tower. Mayor Morris moved for authorization to bid the construction of the Fire Training Tower and Mr. Guerra seconded the motion. Todd Derkacz of the Fire Department stated this portion of the City property where the tower is to be located will meet the future needs of the Fire Department. Mayor Morris asked if the Tower could be located on the new Police Headquarters' property, and Mr. Gilley stated the land would be utilized totally for the needs of the Police Department with the driving track and firing range, but if needed, the Tower could be located elsewhere. Tom Martin also advised the Council the Fire Department would utilize the driving track and instruction rooms at the new Police Headquarters. The Council voted unanimously for authorization to bid the Fire Training Tower. Mayor Morris introduced a discussion and direction to Staff regarding the Peddlers/Itinerant Vendors Ordinance issues checklist. Nina Pryatel advised the Council of circumstances that have occurred and stated there was a need for strong regulation. Mayor Morris stated two issues the Council must decide are whether or not to require permits and charge fees. The Council discussed the possibility of registration for all and not charging a fee for some local organizations. The Council requested additional information and suggestions be provided by the City Attorney. The Council reviewed some of the issues to be addressed outlined in Mr. Taylor's memorandum in the packet. Tom Martin recommended the Ordinance be repealed in its entirety. The Council directed Mr. Taylor bring the current Ordinance with the proposed amendments that address Constitutional requirements. Mayor Morris introduced a discussion and direction to Staff regarding cycle billing alternatives. Mr. Gilley reviewed with Council the recommendations presented to the SMEU Board: to add a process to extend the period by four days in which customers may pay without penalty for all four billing cycles with the delinquent date to remain the same. It was consensus of Council to bring this Ordinance amendment for the Council's consideration at the November 4 Meeting. The Council also requested Bob Higgs provide updates to the Council for the next several months regarding cycle billing.