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adjourned regular meeting, apri1 16, 1963 page three c,~ >d-l ~. with the General Neighborhood Renewal Plan currently getting underway. 7. Alderman Ruiz said he had assumed responsibility for expediting action on the Cruz Partition problem, and expected to have a progress report soon. I 8. The Mayor and Alderman Moore stated that an all-weather road to the hospital was of primary importance. Guests at the meeting entered into the discussion of the need for a paved road from Bugg Lane along Thorp Lane. The City Manager estimated the cost of the road at between $20,000 and $25,000. Right-of-way would have to be bought. It was brought out that the proposed new bridge over the San Marcos River would provide a safe road to the hospital at all times. 10. It was brought out that there is inadequate fire protect- ion in the Purgatory Street (Gravel Street) area and the Wallace Addition. Councilmen agreed that water mains should be laid wherever there is the greatest concentration of people. 11. Alderman Pool asked for a discussion on the need for improvements at the Municipal Airport. The question of responsibility for mowing, etc. was discussied. It was brought out that the airport property is privately owned and presently under lease, the City owning only the runways. The need for restrooms was stressed. Alderman Stokes said the Council in years past, before he was a member, had felt that as long as there were unpaved streets in the City, they could not justify paving at the airport, which is outside the City Limits. He said he didn't think the budget could stand extensive improvements this year, but perhaps the City could extend the water lines to the Airport this year, and include other improvements another year. I 12. Execution of a contract within 60 days for Codification of the City's ordinances and documents was discussed. It was schedUled to be budgeted over a two-year period, the City Manager explained. 'It--mrs-J:,~uU91,L ollL-1:hat-etty-I'""~uHl",,l' wottM-h~'il--ve-ry-' hee, y worle-load preparing ;o:r the ceelifie:rs, a-~-whieh--lltight,-take longer tl.an GO Jays. 19. The City Manager explained that paving of Fredericksburg Street had been delayed because it was necessary to tear it up and reverse the drainage syste~. The City Manager was instructed to give it top priority. After:discussion of the City Manager be as priority items. unanimously. each of the 26 items, Alderman Swift moved that directed to include them, as amended, in the budget Alderman Ruiz seconded the motion, which passed "I, Mrs. Ollie Giles came before the Council to make a request for use of the Colored usa Building for a recreation center for children. She asked if hot and cold water could be installed in the building. Mrs. Giles was informed her request would be forwarded to the Recreation Council. I L.C. Jackson appeared before the Council to register a complaint about exposed sewer pipes in front of his residence. The sewer pipes were laid through a canyon and are exposed because of the grade. The City Manager was directed to make an inspection and report on it at the next meeting. tHtl~