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4 Regular Meeting December 10, 1990 Page 4 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING AND ALLOWING, UNDER THE ACT GOVERNING THE TEXAS MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM, "UPDATED SERVICE CREDITS" IN SAID SYSTEM FOR SERVICE PERFORMED BY QUALIFYING MEMBERS OF SUCH SYSTEM WHO PRESENTLY ARE IN THE EMPLOYMENT OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS; PROVIDING FOR INCREASED PRIOR AND CURRENT SERVICE ANNUITIES FOR RETIREES AND BENEFICIARIES OF DECEASED RETIREES OF THE CITY; REPEALING AND RESERVING FOR FUTURE USE SECTIONS 2-43 AND 2-44 OF THE SAN MARCOS CODE OF ORDINANCES; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE FOR SUCH ACTIONS. Adoption of Resolution: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, APPROVING A CONTRACT FOR LANDFILL MONITORING CONSULTING SERVICES WITH MCCULLEY, FRICK AND GILMAN, INC.; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACT, AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Morris introduced a presentation by the Library Board and Friends of the Library regarding options for expanding the public library and possible site. Shirley Boemerman, Chair for the Library Board, and Jack Lindstrom, President of the Friends of the Library, recommended the Council consider building a new library at the Memorial Park site and to place the parkland dedication removal on the May ballot to allow the construction of the library at this site. The Council was also provided a memorandum from the Parks Board advising of their support for the library at Memorial Park. Mr. Taylor will provide wording of the referendum issue for the Council to consider. Mayor Morris introduced a discussion regarding temporary Financial Advisor services and direction to Staff. The City's current contract with First Southwest Company expires December 14, 1990, and it was consensus of Council to continue with First Southwest Company as a temporary financial advisor until the City receives request for proposal$ and selects a financial advisor in January, 1991. Mayor Morris introduced a discussion regarding the Rural Capital Area Private Industry Council and direction to Staff. No specific amount has been designated for the City of San Marcos to contribute. The Small Business Administration has designated the Texas Mexican-American Chamber of Commerce to be the agency to run this program. Mayor Morris introduced the City Manager's Report. (1) December 12, 13 and 14, 1990 the Police Department will conduct a technical driving school on the apron at the airport. This training will make our officers better skilled drivers and will in turn reduce the City's liability. (2) Mr. Gilley thanked the City Council and Employee Group for the great Christmas party, which the SMEU employees also attended. The Employee of the Year is Michael Seelinger, and the City Manager for a Day will be Wendell Harris, an Equipment II Operator with SMEU. (3) There has been much concern for the traffic hazard at the Hopkins and Comanche intersection. A study recently completed by the Highway Department has warranted the placing of traffic signalization at this intersection and is scheduled to be placed in May, 1991. (4) Larry Dupont has coordinated arrangements for a shelter to be built to accommodate train passengers. The City is prepared to move forward with the lease and Gary Job Corps is prepared to construct the shelter. The delay is due to Union Pacific requiring indemnification on insurance for the premises. Mayor Morris introduced the City Attorney's Report. (1) Mr. Taylor advised the Council the Water Conservation Ordinance would be on the December 17 agenda. (2) Mr. Taylor advised the Gary Job Corps construction project would close December 19. Mayor Morris introduced the City Council's Report. (1) Mr. Plummer stated he would like to see the Council have a process in place in the near future wherein Board Members be required to live in the City or in the ETJ. Mr. Guerra stated he would like there to be