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/&1 special meeting, august 21, 1972 page two Upon enquiry from Councilman Yarbrough, the City Manager stated there were four remaining parcels of land to be acquired for completion of right-of-way requirements for Sessom Drive. It was expected that acquisition would be by condemnation proceedings. Mr. Gresham requested Council. permission to make a firm agreement with John Davidson of Sawtelle, Goode, Davidson and leighton, Attorneys, to handle condemnation suits. The Council gave common consent for the City Manager to arrange an agreement for Mr. David- son's services. Mr. Gresham said the Mayor had received a letter from the Texas II Highway Department in regard to the new Beautification Act. This Act, passed by the Texas legislature, June 29, 1972,auth- orizes the Highway Department to provide for the control and regulation of outdoor advertising, junkyards and "autbmobile graveyards". Cities are being given the opportunity to collect a $5.00 fee for permits to place billboards for advertising. By common consent, the Council declined the offer. The City Manager presented the new site plan for the Police and Courts Building, as prepared by the architects, Barnes, landes, Goodman and Youngblood. Mr. Gresham asked the Mayor to call a special meeting, Tuesday, August 29, for Council approval of the final plans and specifications of the Police and Courts Building. Councilman DeLa Rosa called attention to the great increase in bicycle traffic in San Marcos, and asked what safety regulations the City required. The City Secretary stated there were provis- ions for regulation of bicycle use. Mr. DeLa Rosa suggested that perhaps, if the City did have proper ordinances,.there should b~ stricter enforcement. /) '/ .-- (~ ~ ~-; 62/ ~ Mayor , / /)___,\ / A~ ~p~_ ~.~,y~ L~.. C}j'( G'7illermo Dela Rosa Dr. Davld R. Ta~ / l:2~ C ""odo." Ross Kinfj Councilman I The Council adjourned at 12:35 p.m. (.. ATTEST: Cl 11 ~j J )8W~~ I