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189. Regular Meeting March 7, 2006 Page 10 appropriate manner to blend into the historic downtown and provide easy access. He provided Council with copies of support letters and Resolutions from the San Marcos Chamber of Commerce, Main Street Advisory Board, San Marcos Convention and Visitors Bureau Board, Downtown San Marcos Association and San Marcos Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. He thanked William Hayslip for the schematic drawing of the proposed parking garage. Mr. Guerrero thanked Mr. Gregson for seeing a problem and providing a solution. Mr. Thomaides inquired as to the estimated funding needed for this project. Mr. Gregson stated the estimated cost is $3.6 million, which breaks down into $10,000.00 per parking space. Mayor Narvaiz inquired as to the funding options. Mr. Gregson stated he feels this project can be funded by bond financing. He stated he feels the City can sell semester parking passes to students, charge for parking, and sell parking passes to residents, which can make this project a neutral revenue project. Mr. Guerrero inquired whether this project fits the downtown height limits. Mr. Gregson stated the height limits for the downtown area will be coming back to the Council for review in the near future. He stated this project includes four-story covered parking and one-story parking on the roof. The Council agreed by consensus to discuss the proposed parking garage during the budget discussions. The Council also asked Staff to review different funding options with the University. Mayor Narvaiz introduced a discussion regarding City Council direction on future agenda items. 1) Mr. O'Leary provided the Council with a letter from an Attorney representing the Bum's C.U.P. appeal hearing. Mr. Taylor stated a decision by the City Council is required by April 7, 2006. The Council agreed by consensus to hold a Special Meeting on Thursday, April 6, 2006. 2) Mayor Narvaiz stated Staff is scheduling a speaker for the City Council regarding Mr. Mihalkanin's request for additional communication in the corridor area. 3) Mr. Thomaides stated he would like Council to discuss renderings submitted to the Planning Department and then differ from the actual articulation. The Council agreed by consensus to schedule a discussion regarding renderings submitted to the Planning Department. The meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m. on motion made by Mr. Mihalkanin and seconded by Mr. Bose. ?1? Susan Narvaiz Mayor