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95 Regular Meeting November 26, 1990 Page 8 return to be reimbursed their expenses. If they do not get reimbursed their expenses, they would not be able to start up new projects. He stated they had been successful with their programs for many decades. Mr. Braun stated the Nature Conservancy has had their professional and legal staff working on this project and a professional appraisal completed to determine the value of the land. He stated on August 31, 1989 the land was offered to the City for $664,000, and the City was successful at getting a grant from Parks and wildlife for $437,000. The Conservancy's expenses are now up to $724,000. The City has offered $673,000 ($50,000 short of the expenses of the Conservancy). Mr. Braun stated the Nature Conservancy will agree to these terms but only under duress, but they will not be able to help the City of San Marcos on any future projects. Mr. Braun asked the City to please reconsider their decision. Mayor Morris introduced the City Manager's Report. (1) Mr. Gilley advised the Council Kathy Carl would be City Manager for a Day on Friday, November 30.. The Council was invited to join Ms. Carl for lunch on thàt date. (2) Mr. Gilley stated the State Legislature would be convening soon, and Staff was trying to set up a meeting prior to them convening. The Council agreed to set up a Workshop on December 10, 1990 at Noon to meet with our Legislators. (3) Mr. Gilley advised the Council an error had been made, and that Susan Day would continue serving on the civil Service Commission for another year when her term will expire. (4) Mr. Gilley stated a meeting was held with residents on Bluebonnet regarding a tow-away zone and an agreement was reached to eliminate street parking with 90 days to correct the problem. He stated the lady with the duplexes who had been before the Council would be unable to provide off-street parking within the 90-day period. (5) Mr. Gilley reported on the request from Studen~s of Owen Goodnight regarding the Teen Club and Skateboard Park. The Parks Department has prepared a proposal and will discuss it with the school in the near future. Regarding the Skateboard Park, Mr. Gilley advised the insurance carrier would require extremely strict staffing and probably would not provide the insurance coverage. (6) Mr. Gilley stated the new police cars recently purchased would arrive soon, and that the City's standard colors are not available for Chevrolet Caprices, and the new cars will be white. Mayor Morris introduced the City Attorney's Report. Mr. Taylor had no report at this meeting. Mayor Morris introduced the City Council's Report. Mayor Morris stated Reverend Pat Spearman was inviting all the Council to the Youth Prayer Breakfast on Saturday, December 1st ðñd that CBS News would be at the Gazebo on Wednesday, November 28, 1990 at 8:45 a.m. in connection therewith. Mayor Morris returned to Item 12.A. on the Agenda, a discussion regarding the Five-Year Capital Improvements P~ogram. Mr. Gilley stated he is seeking direction from the Council if they are willing to proceed with the plan, and an indication what the Council is willing to do and discussion of the Police Headquarters and Library. Mr. Gilley stated Staff could prepare for a bond sale in the first quarter of 1991. One issue to resolve is a library site. If the site is to be across from City Hall, the parkland restriction would need to be removed by election of the citizens. The study of a second floor at the present library could be paid for with bond funds. Mayor Morris stated she is not in favor of Certificates of Obligation for capital equipment. Chief Martin presented a slide presentation and reviewed the attached information and alternatives regarding Police Headquarters. It was consensus of Council to prepare for a bond sale in early 1991. The parkland restriction issue would need to be placed on the ballot and called for when the City calls for the May Election in early February. Mr. Gilley will provide the Council with a time frame to reach a decision on the library issue, the cost of preliminary studies and alternative sites for the library.