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28 Regular Meeting January 24, 1994 Page 2 all across America paid tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., by naming a street in his honor, thus, in July, 1987, Comal Street became Martin Luther King Dr. She stated recently the Planning Commission and the City Council changed E. MLK Dr. to Comal Street, and presented a petition to the City Council opposing the street name change, which is attached to these minutes. Mayor Morris stated the street name change was on the agenda for six weeks appearing three different times with a ~ ~- public hearing being held and published in the San Marcos Daily Record. Ollie Giles, representing the Dunbar Neighborhood, stated she also was opposed to the street name change. Mayor Morris suggested the Dunbar Neighborhood work with Ron Patterson, Director of Planning, on suggestions of street name changes to the Dunbar Area. Mayor Morris stated the streets had to be accessible for 9-1-1 emergency. Leslie Spears Marshall stated she was opposed to the MLK Street name change; however, she too would work with Ron Patterson to rename streets in the Dunbar Neighborhood. Mayor Morris introduced for consideration approval of one appointment to the Senior Citizens Advisory Board. ~o nominations were received so Mayor Morris asked the citizens for suggestions to the Boards and Commissions. Rose Brooks stated Harvey Miller was interested in serving in this caFacity. Mayor Morris moved to appoint Harvey Miller, which passed unanimously. Mayor Morris introduced for consideration approval of one appointment to the Convention & Visitors Bureau. Mayor Morris stated in Mr. Guerra's absence she would present the name of Carol Allen for the arts/design position, which passed unanimously. Mayor Morris introduced for consideration approval of one appointment to the Charter Review Commission to complete a vacancy. Ron Hart moved to appoint ,Ray Scott, which passed unanimously. Mayor Morris introduced receiving a report and presentation from the Convention/Recreation Facility Task Force and direction to staff. Jane Hughson, Vice-Chair of the Task Force, stated the Task Force did extensive research to groups who used City facilities, potential users of-City facilities and major organizations within the community. She stated the response from the survey's indicated a multi-purpose facility verses recreation facility would be a better concept. She stated not all requests could be met; however, compromises were made to better serve the majority of the people. The multi-purpose facility would consist c of a gymnasium, natatorium, fitness room, crafts room, kitchen, stage, meeting rooms, storage, recreation room and walking area. She stated the cost would require a bond issue and the Task Force requested the issue be put on the ballot in May of 1994. Mayor Morris asked if cost estimates and user fee estimates were based on existing programs that were currently being offered. Ms. Hughson stated that was correct with extensive research. Mike Beaty, Beaty Saunders Architects, stated the Task Force was a very hard working and involved group to work with. He stated he would be presenting one of six plans that were discussed. He presented the Council with a cost estimate for the design and program to be developed, which is attached to these minutes. He stated the site for the multi-purpose center was the land adjacent to the new Public Library. He stated the area was centrally located for the San Marcos Community and had room for growth and future development. The project would propose an entry plaza, a building shape to compliment the library, and parking behind the library so the greenland would be open to view. He stated the pool was designed so it could be opened to the outside during weather permitting months. Discussion ensued. Mayor Morris asked if there was room for future growth. Mr.