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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, JULY 8, 1968 Present: Mayor Ellis Serur I Councilmen: Emmie Craddock, Ph.D. Ronald J. Dannelley Luciano H. Flores Hollis W. Smith City Manager City Secretary Richard G. Bean Dorothy O. Worrell Absent: Councilmen: William C. Pool, Ph.D. Jerry Zavesky Visitors: D~.Hal Pickle, Alf Borm, Frank Contreras, Col. James Hill, Winter L6gan, L~nny Cravey, Ken Compton, Jerri Veidt, Warren T. Fruediger The Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. Minutes of the June 24, 1968 meeting were approved as presented. I Warren T. Freudiger, Executive Director of the City of San Marcos Housing Authority, appeared before the Council to give a progress and status report on the Development Program of Project TEX 87-4. Bids will be called for about September 1 for construction of 61 duplex dwellings, 1 triplex, and adminstrative offices. Estimated cost is abDYt $2,010,000. An Analysis of Preliminary Planning Cost of Project TEX87-4 is attached as a part of the Minutes. The Mayor read aloud a recommendation from the Parks and Recreation Board concerning a concession to the Holy Name Society for the operation of i snow-cone business in City Park during the Summer. Dr. Craddock move'd that the Holy Name Society be given a concession to operate a snoW-cone stand in City Park during the Summer, provided they conform to the City's Health Code; and that the City receive 20% of the gross receipts. Mr. Smith seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. The Mayor read a letter from James Burwell, City Sanitarian, regard- ing operation of a snow-cone machine in compliance with the City's Health Code. A general discussion ensued. Dr. Craddock moved that the Council look into having a ordinance prepared to cover operation of food stands out of doors at the Park. Mr. Flores seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. I Mayor Serur Proposed the name of Herman Korff to fill the vacancy on the Board of Equalization. Councilman Smith moved that Herman Korff be appointed to the Board of Equalization. Councilman Dannelley seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. The Mayor introduced Winter Logan, who carne before the Council to discuss the current problem over use of trailer facilities in the Park. Mr. and Mrs. Logan represent the City as a "welcoming committee" for triiler rallies in San Marcos. Mr. Logan outlined clearly the different aspects of the problem. After discussion, Dr. Craddock moved that the Council study the feasibility and possibility of utilizing the park property for two different purposes (trailer faciltiies and recreation areas for local residents).