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regu I ar meet i ng, december 13, 1965 page two The Mayor informed the Counci I that General Services Adm~nistration had notified the Acting City Manager that a Deed Without Warranty to the NSlough TractN would be forwarded upon receipt of a certified or cashier's check in the amount of $6,750.00. The Mayor explained that the City had made a deposit of $750.00 at the beginning of negotiations for acquis- ition of the 1.3 acres of slough property, a part of the original U.S. Fish Hatchery property. Mr. Serur asked Counci I approval for payment for the property. Alderman Froh said if the City acquires the propehty, it should be kept for City use and not leased to Aquarena, as planned. He suggested that Aquarena be guaranteed access through the property. Mr. Froh said if the City kept the property, the people could use it, and he felt it should not be tied to anyone group. The Mayor asked why the City should spend $7500 fo~ the property. He stated he felt Aquarena's request for a 99-year lease for the purchase price of $7500 was Na little steepN. Mr. Froh said that in view of the controversy over water rights, he felt the City should keep the property. Alderman Pool said if the City could afford it, he would be in agreement with Mr. Froh. Alderman Damon pointed out that what was needed at this time was approval for payment for the tract. He moved that the City purchase the 1.3 acres of slough tract from General Services AdmJnistration at the assessed price of $7500. Alderman Pool seconded the motion and on rol I cal I, the following vote was recorded: ~YE: Damon, Froh, Pool, Tuttle NAY: None The Mayor declared the motion carried. Decision on disposal of the property, by lease or sale, was deferred for further consideration. Alderman Pool, Acting Manager of Gary Airport, reported that Bi I I Arendal I of Wimberley had contracted to paint the hangar for $750, with the City furnishing the paint. Renovation of the bui Iding, which was already underway, could be accomplished forN$1500 or a little moreN. Dr. Pool also reported fhat a new entry-way from State 21 could be effected with construction of 50-60 feet of road and a drainage ditch. He said the State Highway Department had agreed to cooperate on the project. Dr. Pool said he and Alderman Damon had had a conference with Dr. O.J. Baker, Direcfor of Gary Job Corps Training Center, who had agreed that students in the maintenance classes would assist with rehabil itation and renovation of the hangar. Dr. Pool said the improvements at the Airport should be accomplished in 30-45 days. The Mayor thanked Dr. Pool and his committee for getting the project underway. The Mayor brought before the Counci I the necessity of official/y designating the new street into San Marcos, an extension of RM 12, as East Hopkins Street. Alderman Pool moved that the extension of RM 12, from the new San Marcos bridge to its juncture with I 35 be officially designated as NEast Hopkins StreetN. Alderman Damon sec- onded the motion and on rol I cal I the fol lowing vote was recorded: AYE: NAY: Damon, Froh, Pool, Tuttle None ;{-: '\ ~ I I I