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38 Regular Meeting August 12, 1996 Page 4 the weekend. It is his understanding that to protect some of the items, there was going to be built plexiglass panels for the curved display shelving. It is being done piecemeal, but he does not think there are any complaints by those who are involved in setting this up. They just think if certain things happen, it can be made nicer. Mr. Mihalkanin has worked there a few times and what he has heard has been positive and thinks it is encouraging people to visit in town. Mr. Mihalkanin is in favor of visitor centers being placed at every entrance into town, but in terms of costs realizes maybe that is not possible. He thinks the new visitor center has encouraged a lot of volunteerism and the City needs to encourage that. Mr. Cox stated there is some thought being given to the need for the trolley system to operate at night from downtown into the neighborhoods. Mr. Cox stated when the Council held a Workshop in Bastrop, they discussed budgeting $300,000.00 to $500,000.00 for streets if the money was available. Mr. Gilley stated there has been no precise amount and the number has changed through the years. Mr. Gilley stated the City no longer has a separate construction crew and $100,000.00 has been allocated for street overlay for materials. Mr. Cox stated recent Council discussions lead to a need to have a Workshop to further discuss transportation and traffic issues. Mr. Cox stated if we have a major capital improvements program, he would want streets to be included and thinks the Council needs to discuss the possibility of a bond issue. Mayor Moore agreed the Council needs to review streets and drainage and Mr. Gilley stated Staff can work on focus of that at a Workshop. Mr. Gilley will talk with Council regarding a date and Mayor Moore stated to arrange the Workshop after budget. Mr. Guerra requested this be considered in connection with a Regular Meeting instead of a separate Workshop if possible. Mr. Guerra asked Mr. Taylor if it is legal to fund the trolley from hotel/motel funds, and Mr. Taylor advised it is legal for the tourist route but not for the entire cost of the system. Mayor Moore introduced for consideration a public hearing and adoption of a Zoning Ordinance, the caption which was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY BY REZONING A 0.496 ACRE TRACT OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 827 MARTIN LUTHER KING DRIVE, FROM "P" (PUBLIC AND INSTITUTIONAL DISTRICT) TO "MR" (MOBILE HOME AND RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT); INCLUDING PROCEDURAL PROVISIONS; AND PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES. Mayor Moore opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to speak. Marilyn Nwaokobia was present representing her parents and stated they would like the property rezoned. No one else wished to speak, so Mayor Moore closed the public hearing. Mr. Guerra moved for adoption of the Zoning Ordinance and Ms. Hughson seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mayor Moore introduced for consideration a public hearing and adoption of an Ordinance on emergency, the caption which was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, APPROVING THE ABANDONMENT OF THE ALLEYWAY CONNECTING THE 1400 BLOCKS OF FURMAN AVENUE AND ALLEN STREET (UNOPENED); : AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE DEEDS TO ABUTTING I PROPERTY OWNERS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Mayor Moore opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to speak. No one did, so Mayor Moore closed the public hearing. Mr. Guerra moved for adoption of the Ordinance on emergency and Ms. Hughson seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mayor Moore introduced for consideration adoption of an Ordinance on emergency, the caption which was read as follows: