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135 Regular Meeting August 10, 1992 Page 3 or carriages shall be stored on private property when they are within the city and not actually engaged in transport." Mr. Moore seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mr. Hernandez stated he was concerned with the routes and times having little limitation. Mayor Morris stated she too is concerned with the traffic and times of operation and thought evening hours might work best. Mr. Hernandez moved to amend the Ordinance in section 4 for the hours of operation to be 6:30 p.m. to Midnight each day and Mr. Moore seconded the motion. On roll call the following vote was recorded: AYE: Hernandez. NAY: Moore, Hart, Morris, Kissler, Plummer. ABSTAIN: None. The motion failed. Nina Pryatel stated she is concerned with the times of operation. Mike Gividen stated this business should not be allowed to operate at peak times. Jack Lindstrom stated a limitation of times could kill the business. He thinks this business would be beneficial to tourism to San Marcos. People are interested in history, and children would love this type business. Pam Spooner stated the routes and times should be restricted. Dan Scales stated he is opposed to the franchise, the track record of the operators (in San Antonio) is bad, and the City should study the traffic flow before allowing the franchise. He said the report provided by Nanette Bradley of San Antonio indicated the horses in San Antonio had been abused, and he thinks this matter should be tabled. Cathy Dillon thinks this would be a beneficial business for San Marcos and would be good for the City's image. It would add to the history and charm of our City, and she thinks we should allow them to try. Marcy McCollum stated she had received a favorable letter for the carriage business in New York and thought the business could tie scattered businesses together. R. G. Phillips stated he is opposed to the franchise, and no area of the city's traffic could accommodate a carriage. Nina pryatel stated she had good memories of visiting family members in a surrey, and it would be a good experience for children and good for tourism. She stated traffic concerns should be a judgment of the Police Department. She stated the Amish communities use carriages exclusively. Donna Jackson stated she thought the carriage would add romantism to San Marcos, would be a good education for children and good for San Marcos. Lupe Carbajal stated he supports this business. He does not think the city should restrict the hours of operation, but rather allow the business to determine the hours needed. He thinks it will be a good tourist attraction for San Marcos. On roll call for adoption of the Ordinance on third and final reading, the Council unanimously approved the Ordinance for adoption. Mayor Morris introduced for consideration Item 5A, a public hearing and adoption of a Resolution, the caption which was read as follows: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, AMENDING THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP OF THE MASTER PLAN OF THE CITY, FROM PUBLIC TO LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 100 RIVERSIDE DRIVE AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Morris opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to speak. No one did, so Mayor Morris closed the public hearing. Mr. Moore moved for adoption of the Resolution and Mr. Plummer seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mayor Morris introduced for consideration a public hearing and adoption of a Resolution, the caption which was read as follows: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, AMENDING THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP OF THE MASTER PLAN OF THE CITY, FROM LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL TO OFFICE PROFESSIONAL FOR LOTS 4A AND 8A, BLOCK 4, G. A. MCNAUGHTON ADDITION, A REPLAT OF LOTS 2A, 2B, 3A, 8 AND 9 AND A PORTION OF LOT 4, BLOCK 4 OF THE G. A. MCNAUGHTON ADDITION TO THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, HAYS COUNTY, TEXAS, AS RECORDED IN VOLUME 5, PAGE