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144. Regular Meeting February 21, 2006 Page 6 Mr. Mihalkanin moved for adoption of the Resolution, and Mr. Thomaides seconded the motion. Mr. O'Leary stated this professional services I contract is for the proposed improvements in the Rio Vista Terrace neighborhood. He stated the improvements include the replacement of water and wastewater lines to improve service to approximately 300 residential and 25 commercial customers. He stated Sycamore, Field, Haynes, McKinnon, Roberts, Rio Vista and portions of Cheatham and Riverside Streets within the neighborhood will be reconstructed, which will also include drainage improvements and the addition of sidewalks throughout the neighborhood. Mr. O'Leary stated a neighborhood meeting presenting the preliminary design will be scheduled to occur no later than May 31, 2006, with the final design to be completed by the end of 2006. Mr. Thomaides inquired as to the proposed date for construction to begin. Mr. O'Leary stated construction is proposed to begin in early 2007. The Council then voted unanimously for adoption of the Resolution. Mayor Narvaiz introduced for consideration approval of two appointments to the Beautification Commission. Mr. Guerrero moved to appoint Brad Smith as the horticulture management of Texas State University grounds representative, and Mr. Mihalkanin moved to appoint Bryan Davis as the Hays County Extension Office representative, which passed unanimously (Mr. Mihalkanin abstaining on the TSU appointment) . Mayor Narvaiz introduced for consideration approval of one appointment to I the Economic Development Board. Mr. Guerrero moved to appoint Judith Allen as the citizen-at-Iarge representative, which passed unanimously. Mayor Narvaiz introduced for consideration a public hearing and approval of an Ordinance on first reading, the caption which was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, AMENDING SECTION 6.2.1.2(A) OF THE CITY LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE TO REMOVE THE PROHIBITION AGAINST PARKING ON GRASS; AMENDING CHAPTER 82, TRAFFIC AND VEHICLES, OF THE CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES TO ADOPT RESIDENTIAL AREA PARKING PROVISIONS; AMENDING CHAPTER 34, ENVIRONMENT, TO PROVIDE FOR A MORE INCLUSIVE DEFINITION OF JUNKED VEHICLE; INCLUDING PROCEDURAL PROVISIONS; AND PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES. Mayor Narvaiz opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to speak. 1) Elena Duran stated she is a resident of the Hills of Hays neighborhood. She encouraged the Council to adopt this Ordinance. She stated she and many of the residents are in favor of the junk vehicle portion of this Ordinance. Mayor Narvaiz asked if anyone else wished to speak. No one did, so Mayor Narvaiz closed the public hearing. Mr. I Guerrero moved for approval of the Ordinance on first reading, and Mr. Thomaides seconded the motion. Mr. Thomaides encouraged the Council to support the proposed Ordinance. The Council agreed by consensus for an