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I II I II "l ",,r.)..~ ~ The City Manager reported that daily operation of the City is handi- ~~cj capped by the lack of adequate surveys and maps necessary to carry out pro- gressive planning. Due to intermittent requests by the Council for informa- tion on various projects under consideration, they require separate indivi- dual study and reports, often necessitating actually going out in the field to get the information from the ground. Therefore, it would be very bene- ficial that there be available street map5, showing types of pavement, water, sewer, gas and electric maps showing service available. After some discussion, the Council authorized the City Manager to investigate the possible cost of this type of maps and surveys. The City Manager reported that Management Information Service is a consulting service by mail available to cities on a subscription basis and charges for the service is based on population, therefore, with San Marcos falling in the 5,000 - 10,000 population group, making a cost for this sub- scription to the City of San Marcos of $50.00 per year. He stated that this Management Information Service is composed of many informative matters from cities allover the U.S., many items of which have recently been under consideration by the Council and felt that the City would benefit from being a member. A unanimous decision by the Council authorized the City Manager to subscribe to this Service. It was brought to the attention of the Council that the ladies who have been sponsoring the San Marcos Library have requested that the City Council consider the City making a financial contribution to overcome the deficit now existing in the Library finances. It was recommended that the City Council favorably consider contributing $50.00 per month, beginning October 1957 through March 1958, to assist in paying the operating cost of this vital service to the people of our community, which was unanimously agreed upon by the Council members. It was also agreed upon by the Council that at the time the City Manager sees fit, he is authorized to make pay- ment of labor and material for painting the Library building. The Council was informed that the speed limit, on Highway 82, from American Legion Building to U. S. Highway 81, at the present time is estab- lished at 40 MPH and is used by many school children walking to and from school and is considered quite hazardous. It was requested that in the interest of safety, the speed limit should be reduced to 30 MPH with the School Zone to be designated from the Route 82 turnoff of the Old Post Road to the intersection of the Lime Kiln Road and Old Post Road. By un- animous approval by the Council to change this zone from 40 MPH to 30 MPH and install "School Zone" signs and discuss this matter with the proper Highway Officials before definate action is taken. The local JayCee Organization informed the Council that they are attempting to have the State Final Meet of the Texas Teenage Driver's Rodeo held in San Marcos. This being a very worthy project and needing all the support that could be given, by motion made by Alderman Hillburn and second- ed by Alderman Davis, it was unanimously decided to submit a Resolution and brochure to the State JayCee Headquarters to show them that the City is supporting the efforts of the San Marcos Chapter in having the honor of holding the finals of this meet in the City of San Marcos. A property owner in San Marcos had asked for a ruling of policy from the Council as the "paving of alleys" and it was reported that there are five (5) houses built on this alley and yet has never been dedicated to pub- lic use. The Council unanimously decided that upon proper dedication and curbing and guttering, the City would pave this alley. There being no further business, the Council, on motion, adjourned at 4:30 P.M. The foregoing and above minutes is a true and correct record of all matters transpiring at the Regular Meeting held on November 12, 1957. ('/' Alderman --# ~ / ~:;li:r~~~ /~i~' fr. W. Steakley, Alderman ;j/ ATTEST:, /~;~k,) J:r;, -;:::;h/ Carlyn"M. Tatch, City Secretary