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6 Regular Meeting October 14, 19-96 Page 6 supported the additional cost benefits associated with that process. Mr. Mihalkanin stated this proposal is in the context of the Master Plan; however, all the people in the area should be contacted in advance that the issue would be discussed. On roll call the following vote was recorded: AYE: NIihalkanin, Moore, Cox, Hernandez. NAY: Hart, Guerra. ABSTAIN: None. Mayor Moore introduced for consideration approval of an Ordinance on second reading, the caption which was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN TIARCOS, TEXAS, EXTENDING THE HOURS FOR THE ON-PRE_-LV1ISE SALE OF MIXED BEVERAGES AND BEER IN THE CITY FOR A TRIAL PERIOD BEGINNING NOVEMBER 8, 1996 AND ENDING MAY 8, 1997; NCLUDING PROCEDURAL PROVISIONS AND PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES. Mr. Guerra moved to deny the Ordinance and Mr. Cox seconded the motion. Jack Chaney stated he chose San Marcos because it is a beautiful town, unlike the big cities and asked the Council to keep it that way. David Dishman, of the Draft Choice, hopes the Council votes on facts and not emotions. Patty Sullivan stated this town has come a long way from being a party school and asked the Council not to go back to that image. James Hernandez, Association of Student Government at SWT, read a Resolution of support of the extended bar hours adopted by the students at SWT. Rose Brooks stated she opposed the bar hours. Wes Austin stated he opposed the extended bar hours. Leslie Goodman stated she opposed the bar hours. Tom McNair stated he did not want the Council to encourage the citizens to do more drinking and asked the Council to vote no on the bar hours. Mayor Moore stated this issue has been discussed for 12 years and - you can't legislate morality and you can't stop the problem; however, this is an extremely difficult situation. Mayor Moore explained he would like to get past this issue and a trial period would give the City facts to finalize the future of this issue. Mr. Cox stated he disagreed with the Mayor, respectively; however, drinking is a problem industry and should be regulated for public safety. Mr. Hernandez asked for clarification why this issue had not been put on the ballot. Mr. Taylor explained State Law allows for the Council to extend bar hours; however, it could be put on the ballot as a non-binding referendum. Mr. Guerra stated this has become an emotional issue and hoped the citizens could continue to trust in San Marcos. Ms. Hughson stated this was not a referendum on alcohol, because alcohol is sold in grocery stores, liquor stores, convenience stores, etc. She stated the issue presented is where do you want the drinking controlled, in the neighborhoods or in a controlled environment. She stated she opposed a permanent 2 a.m. law; however, she felt the extended hours would be on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, and needed some measurements to make a permanent position. Mr. Mihalkanin agreed the issue is between a controlled or uncontrolled situation. He stated he would like to see a non-binding referendum on the ballot in May. On roll call the following vote was recorded: AYE: Hart, Guerra, Cox, Hernandez. NAY: Mihalkanin, Hughson, Moore. ABSTAIN: None. The motion to deny the Ordinance passed, and it was consensus of the Council not to put the issue on the ballot in May. Mayor Moore introduced for consideration reconsideration of two Zoning Ordinances. The Council did not wish to reconsider these Ordinances. The captions read as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS,