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JIf 267 I In late January, during construction of a water line on Springlake's hill by the City, Mr. J. Will Campbell had advised the City that he believed that he had sustained some damage to his residence as a result of the blasting for the water line. Mr. Campbell has had an estimate made of the damage and reported that it will cost $149.00 to refinish the cracks in the ceilings and walls of his residence. Mr. Paul Rogers carries liability insurance on his operation and the insurance company has indicated that they pay one half of the cost of this claim. The City Attorney had been requested to pr~pare the release and have it executed by Mr. Campbell. The City Council was requested to approve payment of a sum not in excess of $74.50, representing the City's one half of this claim, this payment to be made without accepting any liability for the damage or in any way assuming any responsibility. The City Council agreed to pay hIT. Campbell a sum not to exceed $74.50 as requested. Mayor Allen had received a letter from Mr. Ed Bluestein, District Engineer of the Texas Highway Department, advising the City Council of the Highway Commission's action of February 20, 1959, regarding a city-state better- ment project for a portion of Ranch to Market Road 12 within the city limits of San Marcos. The improvements were estimated to cost $57,000.00, of which the City would be expected to pay $11,000.00. Alderman Hi11burn introduced a resolution that the City agree to the proposed improvements to Ranch to Market Road 12 as outlined by the Texas Highway Commission Minute No. 45556 and moved its adoption. Alderman Korff seconded the motion. After a reading of the resolution in full it was passed and approved by a unanimous vote of the Counci 1. I The Chamber of Commerce had requested that the City of San Marcos consider acquiring a public park and recreational area at the Canyon Reservoir. A letter received from the Corps of Army Engineers addressed to Mr. Caesar Damon, Manager of the Chamber of Commerce, on March 3, 1959, stating the manner in which governmental agencies may lease public park recreational areas was presented for the Council's consideration, as well as a map showing the location of the six sites available for lease as recreational areas. It appeared to the Council that Site No.1 would be best suited for development by the City of San Marcos, both from the standpoint of economy and quick development. This site includes areas on both the north and south ends of the main dam and an area on the spillway downstream from the dam. It includes approximately 100 acres and can be reached re~y from roads which will be developed by others and maintained by the State Highway Department or Coma1 County. Site No.4, a 430 acre peninsula located directly north of the Crane Mill Crossing was named as second choice. Mayor Allen suggested that the Council members, the President of the Chamber of Commerce, and other interested parties meet with the county officials to consider the Countyy's applying for Site No.1 or Site No. 4 in their name in behalf of the City, since counties are given preference over cities as to the choice of sites. The Council had been requested to reconsider moving the fire plug in front of the new location of the Bass Drug store. After som~ discussion the Council agreed ~ could not comply with this request. There being no further business, on motion made and seconded, the Council adjourned to reconvene at 2:00 o'clock P.M. on Tuesday, March 24, 1959. <-~~ . 9r~ ..f/A'CJ .o~ Herman Korff, Alderman (-, /-/1 \..//\(('.11' c. M. Allen, Mayor /~~~ 'S. R. Beecrof , Aldellll1lan ~.. <7)0/7/ /7 ;:: /j , / /' i' Ii' VCi</Z~ W. M. Davis, Alderman I ~~ /'''''' I />;~~. ~i 1bur~~ ATTE::iT: fr~~~"<n ~/' ,:ca{y-a- Jo nn S. Hayes, Deputy City Secretary