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, I I I = ~ ~ 'Z 'f'"'I 139 The City Manager recommended contacting property owners concerned and request their donating a 50' right-of-way to the City for a street from the end of Linda Drive to State Highway No. 80 with the stipulation that if this is donated the City will pave this street. Mayor Allen authorized the City Manager to write to all the property owners requesting the donation of 50' right-of-way to erect a street from the end of Linda Drive to State Highway 80. This received the unanimous vote of the Council. The City Manager and the Council discussed the use of unexpended funds in the Highway Right-of-Way bond account improvements connected with the moving of the force main off the highway right-of-way, and related work. The City Manager requested permission to consult with the City Attorney and/or other legal counsel to determine whether or not the improvements contemplated fall within the scope of the original project. permission was unanimously granted. City Manager Fuller reported that the fencing around the old Highway Department Warehouse had been retained by the state Highway Department, making it necessary to obtain fencing for the area at the new Public Works Shop and the Fredericksburg Street site. Mayor Allen requested that the City Manager obtain prices for this fencing, to be presented to the Council at the next meeting. The City Manager informed the Council that the State Highway Department requested the City execute a deed dedicating the right-of-way along Interstate Highway 35, which was purchased by the City. After some discussion, Alderman Hillburn made the motion that the proper deed be executed dedicating the Citys' right-of-way along Interstate Highway 35 to the State with the clause that should it ever cease to be used as a highway, that same will revert to the City of San Marcos. This motion was seconded by Alderman Beecroft and upon roll call the Ayes and Nayes were as followSI AYES I Aldermen S. R. Beecroft W. M. Davis B. D. Hillburn Herman Korff NAVES: None Whereupon the Mayor instructed the City Manager to have the City Attorney draw the proper deed for execution. City Manager Fuller reported the Magnolia Petroleum Company had re- quested the City extend the sewer line to a location on Loop 82 where they intend to construct a new warehouse. The extension would require 270' of 6" sewer pipe and one (1) manhole, the Mignolia Petroleum Corporation to bear one-half of the expense of the extension. The City Manager stated that this line would enable the City to pick up several houses. It was the unanimous decision of the Council to approve the request of the Magnolia Petroleum Co. The Mayor and City Manager reported on a conference with L.C.R.A. officials regarding street lighting rehibilitation. As a result of this conference several new street lights are to be erected. New mercury vapor lighting to be carried two (2) blocks off the square to Comanche Street on Comal, San Antonio, Hopkins and Hutchison. Also the present lighting on Hopkins Street will be completely modernized. This will require two new lights on Hopkins. A plan was also recommended that would enable L.C.R.A. to establish a meter on one light as a basis of billing for other unmetered lights. The report was unanimously approved by the Council. The following items were presented by the City Manager for the Councils' information: 1. The City has provided additional lighted parking space for Evans Field by graveling an area in front of the Little League Fields at the City Park. This area will be used for the Park during the summer. 2. It is strongly recommended that the City Council take necessary action to assist in passage of this Amendment #5 to the Constitution and to follow it up, that the persons elected to city council in April, 1959, will be eligible for a four (4) year term. 3. Mayor Allen received a letter concerning the San Marcos Water Plant advising that the State Health Department recognizes the city as being served by a Class A system or State Approved water facility. ~(;t.