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51 regular meeting, january 14, 1974 page four Mr. DeLa Rosa moved approval of a request from Anselmo Gonzales for a temporary permit to place a mobile home on Lots 86, 87 and 88, Block 10 of the Westover Addition, located on the corner of Amherst and Delmar streets. Dr. Tauch seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mr. King moved approval of a request from Edward J. Payne for a temporary permit to place a mobile home on Lot 3, Block 2 of the McAllister Addition, located at the rear of 1120 San Antonio Street. Mr. Cunningham seconded the motion. It was noted that the Planning and Zoning Commission had recommended denial of the request based on an objection, however the objection had been withdrawn by the adjacent property owner. The motion was unanimously approved. I Dr. Tliuchmov.ed approval of a request from Raymond Lozano for a renewal of his temporary permit to place a mobile home on Lots 10 and 11, Block 5 of the C.D. Wallace Addition, located at 220 Tampico Street. Mr. Cunningham seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mr. DeLa Rosa moved approval of the selection of Ken Rehler, Architects, Inc. of San Antonio as architect to design the new city hall. Mr. King seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mayor Etheredge reported that the City Hall Site Selection Committee had met the previous week and had the following recommendation to make. The Most desirable site is the tract of park land located between St. John's Church and the City Shop, upon which is presently located a baseball field. It is recommended that th~ ballot for the April 2, 1974 Regular Election contain a proposition allowing the electorate to determine whether or not to remove the park land dedication from the property. In the event the proposition is approved and the dedication removed, the baseball field will be relocated on the Gilcrease property and 10 acres of land at the old wastewater treatment plant be dedicated as. parkiland in exchange for the city hall site. In the event the park land restriction is upheld ,and the proposition defeated, the Committee recommends the city hall be located at the old wastewater treatment plant. Councilman DeLa Rosa moved to implement the recommendation as stated above. Councilman King seconded the motion, I which passed unanimously. By common consent, the United Gas Rates Ordinance was placed back on the tahle for discussion. The amendment was read by the City Attorney as follows: "Provided, however, under no circumstances shall the above purchased gas adjustment clause be of any force and effect (1) for a period greater than 24 months, or (2) beyond the date of invalidation of the interlocutory order of the Railroad Commission dated September 27, 1973, Gas Utility Docket 11500, whichever first occurs." Mr. King moved the amendment be added to both Exhibits A and B of the Ordinance, and the Ordinance approved on first reading. Mr. Flores seconded the motion. On roll call, the following vote was recorded: AYE: DeLa Rosa, Dibrell, Flores, King, Tauch NAY: Cunningham, Etheredge Mr. DeLa Rosa requested action be taken to remove the abandoned vehicles adj acent,. the baseball park and Bugg Lane. The City Manager reported the vehicles had been sold at a City auction, that the owners had been notified that said vehicles must be claimed within a certain time period, and that if not claimed, they would be removed. I Mr. Dibrell requested a formal request be made to the Texas Highway Department for a survey to determine more adequate traffic warnings for the curve in Ranch Road 12 n'ear" its" intersection with' Smith Lane, and that the street lights be put back into operation. Mr. Louis Callahan came before the Council to state that the franchise the City had granted Cable TV of San Marcos, Inc. had, in his opinion, been violated since trees on his property had had',limbs cut so that cable could be installed without notification of and supervision by the City Engineer. Councilmen requested the matter be placed on the January 21 workshop agenda.