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Regular Meeting December 14, 2005 135. Page 5 would cost an additional $80,000 00 Mr Bose stated he is concerned with I the endangered species of the San Marcos River Mr Shipley stated he will work responsibly with the appropriate agencies to protect the endangered species of the river Mr Jones inquired as to the maintenance of the other projects his company has done Mr Shipley stated the first project his company did was in 1978, and no maintenance has been needed since the construction was completed Mr Mihalkanin stated he has concerns with Option 1, repair of the dam, because of the life of the repairs Mr Thomaides inquired as to the dam life Steve Purkeypile, Engineer with R J Brandes Company, stated the life of the repairs is 50 years, but this dam lasted 100 years He stated the dam is in the state of collapsing and feels the dam life can be extended another 100 years with the proper repairs Mr Jones inquired as to the cost of repairs varying by 50% Mr Shipley stated the project would not exceed $450,000 00, but his company has not fully investigated the entire dam and walls of the river Mr Taylor stated State Law will not allow a single engineering firm to handle the design and construction He stated there will need to be a separate process for construction The Council then voted unanimously for the denial of the Resolution The Council agreed unanimously to pursue the rapids proposal, option 2 The Council also agreed by consensus to negotiate a contract for engineering services with Mr Shipley and to bring the contract back for ratification on the next Regular Meeting scheduled for Monday, January 9, 2006 I Mayor Narvaiz introduced for consideration Item 10, removed from the consent agenda, adoption of an Ordinance on third and final reading, the caption which was read as follows AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF THE CITY CODE TO ADOPT A NEW DIVISION 18 OF ARTICLE 3 TO ESTABLISH A BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION; AND INCLUDING PROCEDURAL PROVISIONS Mr Jones moved for adoption of the Ordinance on third and final reading, and Mr Mihalkanin seconded the motion Mr Mihalkanin inquired as to the number of members Mr Taylor stated there are seven members with qualifications Mr Mihalkanin stated he feels this Commission needs to be advertised so the City finds qualified members Mr Jones inquired as to the need for this Commission Mayor Narvaiz stated this Commission is being created to help the City on programs, policies and activities for maintaining and enhancing the visual quality of the City The Council then voted unanimously for adoption of the Ordinance on third and final reading Mayor Narvaiz introduced for consideration Item 15, removed from the I consent agenda, adoption of a Resolution, the caption which was read as follows