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128 to try to buy the lot for $450.00. Alderman Allen seconded the motJ.on. A vote waB taken which resulted unanimously in favor of the motion. Alderman Hill then stated that he thought an ordinance should be drawn up immediately, stating that no Sub-Division would be accepted by the Council when there were dead-end streets when the Sub-Division was located next to a through street. o C ~ C":J f':" Mr. Patton had inquired as to Whether or not the City-might pay for the light bill for the Pony League and the Little League Baseball Teams. After a discussion, Alderman Beecroft made a motion that the City not pay the light bills for the above teams, as the City is not in a financial position to do so. Alderman Allen seconded the motion. A vote was taken which resulted uhanimously in favor of t he motion~ I A proposal by Mr. Victor Bowers on the construction of a communi ty center and bath house a t the Ci ty Park was presented to the Council. It read as follows: "Mr. Bowers submits the following proposal: He agrees to furnish all the preliminary plans, drawings and specifications entailed in the planning of the proposed building. Furnish blue prints, plans and specifications in such detail as to enable contractors to make firm bids on the construction of the building. Work with the City Council and Parks Board in the selection of the sUl1:essful bidder. Furnish all outside engineering services regarding foundations, roof spans and such other items as may be required to secure a substantial and first class building. For such.services, Mr. Bowers will charge the City of San Marcos 2;10 of the contract price of the building." After a discussion on the proposal, Alderman Allen made amotion that th& proposal be accepted. Alderman Beecroft seconded the motion. A vote was taken which resulted unanimously in favor of the motion. The signed proposal follows 'these minutes. A resolution authorizing the Mayor to publish notice 'of intention of the Council tQ issue not exceeding 1~0,OOO Street'!mprovement Warrants, was pres~nted to the Council for adoption. Alderman Beecroft made a motion that the Resolution be adopted. Alderman Allen seconded the motion. A vote was taken Which resulted unanimously in favor of the motion. The resolution follows these min~t~s and is a part hereof. ~he Mayor then signed the Notice- of Intention to Issue Warrants. A copy of same follows these minutes. I Mr. Barbee then stated that the City might be abl~ to trade a portion of land adjacent to the City Park to Pete Peterson in return for another tract of land next to the Park, which would be more suitable for Park use. After a discussion, Alderman De Viney made a motion that Mr. Barbee be instructed to make an even trade on the land if poss~ble. Alderman Allen seconded the motion. A vote was taken which resulted unanimously in favor of the motion. There being no turther business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 11:30 A. M. of The foregoing and above minutes is a true and correct record , all matters transpiring at the special 3l'lEl'etin&\on March 30, 1955. (/\. /- c:c,~ _ I .. '-ite?"!. - rL "-_---f~~-.4/yV - ,fi;7::/71;;-i;(-~_ Fran ~. D etterich, May~) ~-'I ~( !i ~-L/ /~- < 2__ e Viney, Alde~ I Ann I 7;\:;1/ -~ _,ii! ~ \ ~/,l 'J -. ,__-)r F~!n'~llh:-~.; , \ ,Alderman . .~__ (~:1 /.J ~ ~~ ~// ~~( t .l_p. y<~~", J Calvin M. Allen, Alderman S~~f~ .--j