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regular meeting, october 14, 1968 page two reminded the Council that approval of the Community Space Building had been postponed until such time as requests for bids were ready for publIDcation; the Council must now decide whether the building would be included. If the City agreed to act as HsponsorH, it would be responsible for custodial care, utilities and replacement of furniture as needed. Cost of such serv- ices was estimated at $5,000 a year. Tenants of the housing project would have the use of the building without charge. Tne City, as sponsor, couilid charge a fee for use of the Community Space Building by other persons. Mr. Freudiger announced he was applying for a loan of $226,836.16 to modernize the existing 60 public housing units. Councilman Smith moved that the Council approve inclusion of the Community Space Build- ing in the housing units plan, and agree to act as sponsor. Dr. Craddock seconded the motion and on roll call, the following vote was recorded: I AYE: NAY: Craddock, Dannelley, Flores, Pool, Smith, Zavesky None The Mayor Pro Tem declared the motion carried. Dr. Pool thanked Mr. Freudiger for an excellent report. The Mayor Pro Tem said the terms of Dr. Billy Hinton and Mr. David Pool, members of the Planning & Zoning Commission, would expire in October. Mr. Dannelley moved that Or. Hinton and Mr. Pool be reappointed to the Plarining & Zoning Commiss- 1on. Mr. Smith seconded the motion, which passed unanimpusly. Councilman Zavesky said it was embarrasing that the City does I not have an air-conditioned car to use when distinguished visitors come to San Marcos. Dr. Craddock moved that serious consideration be giverito having all cars purchased in the future equipped with air-conditioners. Mr. Dannelley second- ed the motion, which passed unanimously. Councilman Smith moved that a letter of appreciation and commendation be sent to Congressman Pickle, for all the efforts made on beh~if of San Marcos. Mr. Zavesky seconded the motion. Dr. Craddock questioned whether ~~ridirig a letter just at this time might not be interpreted as an endorsement of his candidacy. Mr. Flores said the same thing' had occurr- ed to him. On roll call, the following vote was recorded: AYE: NAY: Craddock, Oannelley, Flores, Pool, S~ith, Zavesky None The Mayor Pro Tem declared the motion carried. After further di~cussion on when the letter should be serit, it was agreed it should be written Hin the very near futureH. I Mr. Bean asked permission of the Council to get an appraisal on two lots owned by the City on Eastwood and Loop 82, and advertise for bids. The lots were acquired by delinquent tax sale. Mr. Zavesky moved that the City Mariage~ b~ a~th- orized to secure an appraisal on two City-owned lots on Eastwood and Loop 82, and to advertise for bids. Mr. Smith seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. .