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. There were no reports from attendees. <br />B. Report on the Federal Relations Visit by Susan Narvaiz, Mayor. <br />Mayor Susan Narvaiz reported on federal relations visit. Some topics that were discussed <br />included the railroad overpass on Loop 82, improvement on the intersection at Loop 82 and I -35, <br />the San Marcos Aquatic Education Center, the riverbank stabilization project, and the disaster <br />mobile command vehicle. <br />C. Provide status report on Springtown Mall by Susan Narvaiz, Mayor. <br />Mayor Narvaiz reported that Target no is longer the owner of the building. Discussions have <br />begun with the lender to see how they might go forward. <br />9. Staff Progress Reports <br />A. Provide update on Recreation Hall renovation by Community Services. <br />Rodney Cobb, Director of Community Services, reported that the former building was 9,000 <br />square feet and had inadequate restroom facilities. They are currently in the process of asbestos <br />mitigation. They will maintain the same footprint, and it will be a green sustainable building. <br />There will be open areas to take advantage of the river breeze. There will be two separate <br />• facilities with tube rental and a recreation hall. The estimated reconstruction cost is $880,000. <br />Funds needed are $339,542. <br />B. Alternative Transportation for Extended Bar Hours by Rick Menchaca, City Manager. <br />Rick Menchaca, City Manager, reported on alternative transportation options being looked at. <br />The Association of Student Government is looking at a pilot program and at a taxi voucher <br />program. Fidencio Leija, Student Liaison, reported that he has requested $2,500 to run a pilot <br />program and is working with Central Texas Limo to run shuttle buses. <br />C. Provide update on the 2010 Bond Sale by Steve Parker, Director of Finance. <br />Steve Parker, Director of Finance, reported that $22.1 million in Certificates of Obligation sold <br />very well using Build America Bonds. They received a 3.588 interest rate, resulting in $1.5 <br />million in savings. <br />D. Provide update on the Sales Tax Report by Steve Parker, Director of Finance. <br />Steve Parker, Finance Director, reported we received $1.3 million in March, a 1.71% increase. <br />This represents the January sales. <br />E. Provide update on Priorities, Progress and Performance Report by Rick Menchaca, City <br />Manager. <br />RM032310 Minutes Page 3 <br />