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l84 regular meeting, june 26, 1978 page two The Mayor introduced for discussion the status of zoning complaints filed in Municipal Court. Mr. Charles Suckle informed the Council that he had filed a complaint of a zoning violation in his neighborhood, that the Judge had ruled it defective, that a second complaint had been filed, and that the property owner, who lives in another city, now refused to accept the letters summoning him to appear in Court and the Judge would not have the case scheduled. The City Attorney and City Manager agreed to see that a summons was served on the property owner. The Mayor introduced for discussion the extension of utilities to the industrial site on North I. H. 35. Mr. Gordon Thompson, "representing. the' San.'Marcos Iridustrial Foundatiori~' came before the Council to state that a prospective industry had expressed an interest in the 165 acre tract northeast of the City and that the utilities were needed. Mr. Breihan gave a brief history of attempts to develop the property in the past and said the Council had always agreed to extend utilities to the property, but only if a firm committment from the prospective industry could be obtained. By common consent, the Council agreed to consider a resolution stating its intent to ext~nd utilities at the next regular meeting. The Mayor introduced for discussion Roberts Street. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Cole were present to inform the Council they would like to purchase land except their attorney told them they might have trouble concerning ownership since Roberts Street 8S presently being used, was not within the proper easement and crossed the property in question. Mr. Kotowski reported that the curb on Sycamore Street could be broken out and the street rerouted back into the proper place without great expense. Mrs. Cole requested a letter stating that the City did not intend to acquire prescriptive rights to Roberts Stre~t as it was presently being used. The Council agreed by common consent. The Mayor next introduced for discussion the use of City Park by travel trailers. Mr. Sutton stated this would; be a profitable idea. The Council agreed to refer the matter to the Parks Board. The Mayor introduced for discussion the City's compliance with the Texas Department of Water Resources Enforcement Order. The City Manager's report is attached and made a part of these minutes. The Mayor introduced for consideration bids received on the cleaning of wastewater digester. The lowest bid was from Ace Pipe Cleaning, Inc. for $7,860. Mr. Hyatt moved) the bid be awarded to Ace Pipe Cleaning, Inc. in that amount. Mr. Breihan seconded the motion which passed unanimously. The Mayor introduced for discussion the proposed Hays County Municipal Utilities district #1. Mr. Ray Kotowski, Director of Public Works, informed the Council there would be a public hearing on June 28, 1978 before the Texas Water Commission and that City Staff members would attend. The Mayor read the caption of an ordinance as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, AMENDING SECTION 3 OF THAT ORDINANCE WHICH REGULATES AND RESTRICTS THE LOCATION AND USE OF BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES AND LAND, DATED MAY 23, 1966 (VOL. 32) BY CHANGING THE ZONING OF LOT 26, BLOCK 1 OF THE ZACK WILLIAMSON ADDITION, LOCATED AT THE CORNER OF MARLTON AND BAYLOR AVENUE, FROM "R-l" (SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) TO "c" (COMMERCIAL). I I I