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27 MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, FEBRUARY 19, 1992 PRESENT: Mayor Kathy M. Morris Mayor Pro-Tem Ronald K. Hart Council Members ** Billy G. Moore Rick Hernandez Fred Guerra * Betty Jane Kissler Bill Plummer City Manager * Larry Gilley Acting City Manager Eddie Ortega City Secretary Janis K. Womack City Attorney Mark Taylor Director of Inf.Mgmt.Servs. Ramona Brown Police Chief Tom Martin Director of Parks and Recreation Rodney Cobb Director of Finance Bill White Director of SMEU Bob Higgs Also Present: Collette Boruff, Rick Fisher, Larry Dupont, Bill Coddington, William Ford, Richard Merritt, Richard Medina, Michael Beaty, Lee Hudman, Bob Martenis, Ofelia Vasquez-Philo, Sue Cohen, Reg Todd, Beth Morrisset and others. Mayor Morris called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Mayor Morris introduced for consideration adoption of an Ordinance on emergency, the caption which was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, CALLING A BOND ELECTION TO BE HELD WITHIN SAID CITY; MAKING PROVISION FOR THE CONDeCT OF THE ELECTION; CONTAINING OTHER PROVISIONS INCIDENT AND RELATED TO THE PURPOSE OF THIS ORDINANCE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Mr. Guerra moved for adoption of the Ordinance on emergency and Mr. Hernandez seconded the motion. Mr. Beaty provided the Council with two alternatives for reduced size and cost for a multi-purpose facility. Mayor Morris moved to amend Proposition 2 to $4.5 million and Mr. Plummer seconded the motion. Mayor Morris stated we need a facility that will accommodate 300-500 people and will meet the youth and recreational needs of the community. Mayor Morris stated if the proposition is approved by the voters, a citizens committee could be formed to recommend the facility needs (Mr. Moore present at this time - 5:42 p.m.). Mr. Hernandez felt the $3.5 million facility would be enough now and could be expanded later if needed. Mr. Hart stated the Convention and Visitors Bureau was concerned the citizens did not have enough information to make an informed decision. Bob Sappington of CVB wanted concrete details before placing this proposition on the ballot. He stated if the proposition fails, it would be ten years before it would have a chance of being placed on the ballot again. Mayor Morris stated she thinks the City should proceed with placing this proposition on the ballot now with a list of uses the building will have. Reg Todd stated San Marcos has a need for a facility that will seat 500 for banquets, have break-out meeting rooms and an exhibit area. He said there needs to be enough money on the ballot to accomplish this. He felt San Marcos could compete with other area cities if we could meet this need. Mrs. Ofelia Vasquez-Philo stated there is a need for a senior citizens center, and that we have a growing elderly population. Bob Sappington stated there will only be 60 days to sell this proposition before the election, and Mayor Morris stated she hoped advocacy groups would help to inform the citizens regarding the need. Mr. Moore expressed concern the City cannot meet the needs of all groups in one building, and Mayor Morris stated we can meet the needs of the community with this facility and wants the City to go forward with seeking the voters' approval. Bill Coddington stated this issue has been considered in the past. * Ms. Kissler was not present at this meeting. ** Mr. Moore present at 5:42 p.m. * Mr. Gilley was not present at this meeting.