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20 Regular Meeting January 22, 1996 Page 7 supportive of extended hours because it will be a controlled atmosphere. He does not think all will want to stay open until 2:00 a.m. Amey Pryor stated she is a student at SWT and conducted a survey of so SWT students over the age of 21. (1) She received a positive response when asked if they are aware of the 2:00 a.m. discussion. (2) Ms. Pryor stated when the San Marcos bars close, only 6% of those interviewed said they would not travel to Austin, and over 50% said they would make the decision to go on to Austin. (3) Eighty-eight percent of those surveyed stated they would stay in San Marcos if the bars were open until 2:00 a.m. (4) Ms. Pryor stated after 11:00 p.m. state law prohibits drink specials, and drinks are then at regular price. She asked if they would slow down drinking, and 90% responded yes, because of the cost. They stated they would drink no more than two drinks after that time. She thinks if bars were open until 2:00 a.m., it would give them time to sober up some'.' For the safety of her friends, she is in favor of 2:00 a.m. closing time. Johnny Finch stated he owns the Restless Winds and Nephews. He stated San Marcos is a 2:00 a.m. community with our proximity to Austin. The DPS reports he has reviewed indicate there is a high incidence of intoxication on IH35 for Hays County residents. He stated times have changed, and many students work and want to go out when they get off from work. Kenneth Manning stated there would be an economic impact of. a 30% increase in the 14% collected from bar owners with 2:00 a.m. drinking. The City Council discussed a possible trial basis for the 2:00 a.m. drinking of six months with beginning and ending time. It was not consensus of Council to do this. Mr. Guerra stated he would like to receive the professional opinion of the Police Chief and the opinion of the Neighborhood Association prior to the City Council making any determination. The Council asked for additional information with input from the Neighborhood Association and Police Department. Mayor Morris introduced a discussion regarding the proposed San Marcos Youth Soccer Association lease at Gary Park for submission to the voters in the May, 1996 Election. The alternate provisions were reviewed with Council with renewal options and straight twenty-year lease. Also reviewed was the possibility of reimbursing moving costs. Staff expressed concern and felt the City would be impeded by funding the new location and also was concerned that eighteen months is a significant notice period. Mayor Morris asked if the issue of reimbursement could be added later, and Mr. Taylor advised significant lease changes would need to be approved by the voters. Kelly Allison, President of the Youth Soccer Association, stated they have plans to construct bleachers and add lights and stated a concession stand already exists. The Council discussed the moveable improvements being added to the lease (the concession stand is not moveable). The Parks Board and Staff has recommended a five-year lease . The Staff recommended eighteen months in response to the relocation provision. Mr. Guerra stated he would like the Parks Board/s recommendation on that issue. Mayor Morris expressed interest in a five-year lease with a five-year option. Mr. Hart discussed the possibility of 75% reimbursement if lease terminated at the end of five yearsl 50% after ten years, and 0% after fifteen years, and Mr. Allison stated he thought that was a reasonable idea. Mr. Taylor was directed to write language to reflect these changes. Mayor Morris introduced receiving the Charter Review Commission's Report I a copy which is attached to these minutes. Ted Hindson, Chair of the Commissionl was present. The Commission was recognized for its work. Mr. Taylor advised the Council there are fifteen sections involved in revisions and twelve possibilities for the ballot. Direction was given for the City Manager and Municipal Court Judge to work out the financial management for the Municipal Court.