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67 SPECIAL MEETING HELD ON DECEMBER 9. 1960 On the 9th day of December, 1960, at 2:30 o'clock in the afternoon, the Governing Body of the City of San Marcos met in Special Session in the City Hall, Mayor C. M. Allen presiding. I Present: Mayor C. M. Allen Aldermen: S. R. Beecroft B. D. Hillburn HeI1T1an Korff City Manager B. R. Fuller City Attorney Ernest Morgan Absent: Alderman James Tuttle The meeting was called to order by the Mayor who explained the reason for the meeting was to discuss acquisition of the old Post Office building and other matters. The members of the Council discussed fully the matter of the City's need for the old Post Office building. The Library Club had notified the Council previously that they preferred any funds expended to be for a new facility on their present location; the College had indicated that they would not be interested in using the building as a museum because of the excessive maintenance cost; and, an analysis of restDration cost on the building indicated that it would take a substantial sum to make the building usable for the City, After a thorough evaluation of the various aspects of the building, Alderman Beecroft made a motion that the City withdraw its request for the old Post Office building for the fOllowing reasons: I The Library Club and the College were not interested in making use of the building; and, The City would be restricted in the number of eligible functions which would qualify under Health, Education and Welfare for use of the building; and, The restoration and maintenance costs would be excessive if the building is to be used only as a health center and/or library; and, The building is not physically suitable for a city hall without extensive changes; and, The Fire Department could not be housed in the building and would still require construction of a fire house; and, The City would lose considerable high tax value property if the area was devoted to municipal use, This motion was seconded by Alderman Korff and upon roll call the motion carried unanimously. Alderman Tuttle, who was absent on Chamber of Commerce business, had previously indicated that he was in favor of the motion. I The City Attorney explained to the Council the manner in which the vacancy created by the death of Alderman W. M. Davis could be filled. It was the opinion of the Council that the matter be tabled until the regular meeting on December 13th.