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I 1\90 I regular meeting, may 14, 1973 page six John Pfeffer came before the Council to request that criminal charges not be filed on juveniles apprehended with possession of marijuana; but that their parents be called in for counseling. Mr. DeLa Rosa proposed the name of Mrs. Rosie Farias for appointment to the Planning and zoning Commission. Mayor Etheredge reported that the deed for the Dunbar School property had been received from the San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District. He explained that the purchase price of $31,000.00 had been donated by Mr. and Mrs. courtney D. Marshall, and that an ordinance was being prepared to dedicate the property as park land. I Councilman DeLa Rosa introduced Mrs. Mary Soto who requested that consideration be given her request for a temporary permit to locate a mobile home at 711 McGehee Street. Mrs. Soto explained that she had not made the usual application because she had understood that the Urban Renewal Agency would object and the request would automatically be denied. Albert Sierra, representing the Urban Renewal Agency, explained that the Urban Renewal Plan did not allow mobile homes in that area; but that immediate plans for development had not been made. Councilmen advised Mrs. Soto to apply for a permit and public hearings before the Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Council so that the matter could be studied. Mayor Etheredge appointed Councilmen Tauch and Cunningham to a committee to study the proposed civic center. Ira Kennedy came before the Council to request that a complete report on revenue sharing funds be published. Mr. Kennedy also requested an ordinance or policy regarding parking permits for persons who were forced to park on City I streets near their residences in the Central Business District. Mr. Flores said merchants were also having a problem in finding parking near their businesses. He requested a study be made of the feasibility of issuing special permits. Councilman Dibrell moved approval of the $3,000.00 homestead tax exemption for persons 65 years of age or older. Mr. Cunningham seconded the motion. Mr. Gresham reported that the City could expect about 150 applications, the estimate based on number of applications received by school and county tax officials. He further stated that the exemption would mean a reduction in revenue of about $60.00 per applicant, but that the cut-off date for applications was April 30, 1973. Mr. Dibrell amended his motion to state that applications would be taken for the next fiscal year. On roll call, the motion passed unanimously. The Mayor read the letter of resignation submitted by the City Manager. Councilman Dibrell moved the resignation be accepted. Dr. Tauch seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. The meeting recessed at 8:40 p.m. to executive session to discuss a personnel matter. ff.f~tqrf1fL~f Mayor I ATTEST: ~o flJa-