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50 Regular Meeting March 22, 1999 Page 7 NAY: Mihalkanin, Moore, Moseley. ABST AIN: None. The amendment failed. The Council then voted unanimously for adoption of the Resolution. Mayor Moore introduced for consideration, Item 8.D.(l7), adoption of a Resolution, removed from the consent agenda, the caption which was read as follows: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF TWELVE PURSUIT UTILITY VEHæLESFORTHEPOUCEDEPARTMENTTHROUGHTHESTATEGENERAL SERVICES COMMISSION; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE PURCHASING DOCUMENTS WITH THE STATE ON BEHALF OF THE CITY AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Hernandez moved for adoption of the Resolution and Ms. Hughson seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mayor Moore introduced a discussion item regarding a request from Hays County Judge Jim Powers for a resolution supporting legislation to remove Austin's Extraterritorial Jurisdiction from Hays County. Judge Jim Powers stated he talked with Kyle, Buda and Dripping Springs, who have each passed a resolution in support of removing Austin's ETJ from Hays County. Hays County is in the process of adopting an underground water district for Hays County and would like the chance to control development in that area. Judge Powers stated that the fees are going to Austin for development in Buda, not to Hays County. The developers have stated to Judge Powers the cost and time frame of getting through the process is much longer. The Council would like Staff to look at the multiple bills' and bring back their recommendations. Mayor Moore introduced a discussion item regarding proposed conversion of Guadalupe Street and LBJ Drive from one-way to two-way operations. George Forrester stated he owns three buildings on South Guadalupe Street and his biggest concern is the flow of traffic through San Marcos. He would like the City to consider having another traffic count on Highway 123 because during the summer months when school is out the traffic is lighter than usual. Rob Robinson stated the traffic count was accurate and it becomes very difficult to explain to individuals how to get to a certain area in downtown San Marcos. He thinks the two-wåy streets may be very helpful to everyone because this will reduce the traffic. Mr. Mihalkanin stated he appreciated hearing other opinions and this is an important policy issue. He would like to have this action item on the next regular City Council Meeting. Mr. Cox stated he would like to know the cost of a traffic signal synchronization system. Mr. Gilley stated the signals are maintained by the Texas Department of Transportation and need to be modernized. If the population exceeds 50,000 TxDOT will no longer maintain the traffic signals, so the City would have to maintain and replace the traffic signals when necessary. Mr. Hernandez stated he would like Staff to gather information, have a public hearing at the next meeting and an action item because of the study. He also wants input from citizens past experience who have lived here for over forty years. Ms. Hughson stated her concern regarding the cost of the conversion. Mr. Cox would like information brought back to the City Council at the next regular City Council Meeting. The Council agreed they would like Staff to bring back information at the next regular City Council Meeting. Mayor Moore introduced a discussion item regarding the creation of a Drainage Utility and establishing a Utility Fee Structure. Vickey Williams, a member of the Blue Ribbon Bond Committee, feels this is a big issue. The committee does not believe the utility should be established, unless the Council sees a clear way of raising the revenue to support it. The committee does not trust the City will use General Revenue Funds to do the work and maintenance that is required. The committee does not support any exemptions for anyone. Mr. Gilley stated this is a 50 year plan that will not make it costly to the citizens all at once. James Wilson stated the citizens bought the concept in the three public hearings and he feels all citizens should have the opportunity to speak. John Cooper stated the importance of addressing the issue -..--