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70 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, NOVEMBER 5, 1990 PRESENT: Mayor Kathy M. Morris Mayor Pro-Tem * Billy G. Moore Council Members Rick Hernandez Ronald K. Hart * Fred Guerra Betty Jane Kissler Bill Plummer city Manager Larry Gilley city Secretary Janis K. Womack city Attorney Mark Taylor Director of Parks and Recreation Rodney Cobb Director of Env. and Engineering Steve Jenkins Police Chief Tom Martin Director of Planning Mary Martinez Director of Public Works George Boeker Director of Airport Jack Doughty Director of Finance Bill White Also Present: Rev. Jim Humphries, Collette Boruff, Gail Fields, H. C. Kyle, III, Marcus Etzler, Jeff Hill, Melissa Millecam, Phillip Gilley, John Wade, Jane Hughson, John DeMoor, Kim McCollum, Chris Bowman, William Ford, Hugh Cliett, John Diaz, Jim Gandy, Ivar Gunnarson and others. Mayor Morris introduced a presentation by Students of Owen Goodngiht Junior High School regarding their request for a Recreation Center for Teens. Dawnette McCarty stated teens need a safer place to go other than downtown. Laura Cliett stated they need a supervised place to go so they would not get in a situation where they would feel uncomfortable. If such a facility is established, it would be less likely for students to get in trouble. Mandy Cobarruvias stated they want a facility where they could have a DJ with dancing, concessions and a friendly atmosphere. Suggested locations were an empty or vacant building on the Courthouse Square, Carson's or the field across from City Hall. It was suggested the facility accommodate 7th-12th graders. Alex Valdes stated a skateboard facility in a park atmosphere was needed. He stated it could be a clean, safe sport involvement for teens. Frank Martinez stated his son is a skater and needs a proper place to practice his sport. David Schneider stated he has two sons who skate and a safe place is needed. Della Moore stated her teacher had a dance facility when she was young, and they need a place to keep the teens involved from crime. Mr. Hart asked if there was a proposed location for skateboarding. Alex Valdes responded the land across from City Hall or any place would be acceptable. Billy Moore asked what kind of facility for skateboarding is needed. John Sharp stated they need ramps in an indoor facility. He stated the old H.E.B. store would be a good area. Mayor Morris asked if ramps were not constructed, would a concrete area be sufficient, and John Sharp stated it would be, but ramps would be more fun. Mayor Morris requested the city Manager and City Attorney look at the liability factor and funding. She stated there are no funds in place for a teen club or a skateboard facility. She requested Mr. Gilley see if we could assist without any funding, then if unsuccessful, where to get funds if we can. She stated the group would receive a response when these matters are determined. Mr. Hernandez suggested that possibly the private sector could help with a teen facility in a downtown vacant building. Mr. Gilley stated we would look at possible resources and get back with the Council and Ms. Marshall. Mr. Moore asked if fees could be paid to offset the expense of a teen building, and the students stated they thought an initial membership fee of $30.00 would be appropriate. Mayor Morris stated maybe it would be possible for the school property to be used, and the students responded that it was discussed and they do not want to be at the school. Paul Panamorenko stated a skateboard facility is needed. Frank Martinez stated there is more involved than just the cost of a * Mr. Moore present at 7:31 p.m. Mr. Guerra present at 10:09 p.m.