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regular meeting, october 14, 1963 page three Ie; 2. That the Trustee for the property held for the Taxing Bodies be instructed to inform the owner, redeeming such property during the two-year redemption period, that the same must meet and satisfy the Minimum Housing Code requirements. Alderman Pool moved that the recommendations of the Planning and Zoning Commission (see above) be approved by the Council. Alderman Ruiz seconded the motion and on roll call, the following vote was recorded I I AYE I Moore, Pool, Ruiz, Stokes NAYs None Whereupon, the Mayor declared the motion carried. The Planning and Zoning Commission made the following recommendations to the Cauncilon a feasibility stmdy of building a swimming pool with financial assistance offered by the HEB Foundationl 10. (City Manager Items) The Planning and Zoning Commission has been directed by the City Council to study the feasibility and payment plan for a municipal swimming pool. The HEB Foundation has offered financial assistance in the construction of the pool and the City Council has indicated their interest in the matter. The Planning Commission made a study of other pools which had been constructed under grants from the HEB Foundation. At an adjourned Regular Meeting held on the lOth day of October, 1963, the Planning and Zoning Commission made the follOWing recommendat- ions to the Councill (1) That a swimming pool would be a desirable addition to the community recreational facilities and its construction is recommended. Available funds dictate that it should be constructed on City-owned land, or on donated land. The City Park area, the Ball Park area, and the River Development area would all be suitable locations. That the cast of the project would not exceed $50,000 and the pool water area should be approximately 5,000 sq. ft. Admission charge would be 25$ for children and 50~ for adults. Estimated usage is 3,600 adults and 12,000 children, annually, which would provide a revenue of $4,320. Estimated time for retirement of debtl 10 years. Estimated maintenance COStl covered by present budget. (2) I (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) If it is the desire of the Council to pursue this matter further, it is recommended that the City Planner and the Planning Commision be directed to go into detail as to types of pools, favorable locations, and other pertinent data, that the Council may better evaluate this matter. It is believed that the pool can be phased in the City Development Plan. An estimated payoff schedUle, attached. The recommendations were discussed at length. Alderman Pool moved that the City Manager be directed to pursue the matter further, making a more detailed study of types of pools, favorable loactions, and other pertinent data, with the objective of working the proposed pool into the City Development Program. Alderman Ruiz seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. I Development of facilities at the Municipal Airport were discussed. The City Manager stated that property owners had not shown sufficient interest to warrant bringing a portion of the Airport into the City Limits, with the possible exception of the City-owned lots, land and runways. Alderman Stokes said he did not think the City should spend any funds at the Airport until it could exercise control over it. Alderman Ruiz moved that a letter be sent to the property-owners involved, suggesting that they either petition to be brought into the City Limits or come before the Council with a proposition. Alderman stokes seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. , Cll ::c ;>.. :!i ;;\l ~- 8S(;