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132 Regular Meeting November 8, 1999 Page 7 Mayor Moore introduced a discussion regarding the IH35 ramp reversal between McCarty and Wonder World. The City recommends the b~sinesses along the Northbound frontage of IH35 between McCarty Lane a*d Wonder World Drive and on Clovis Barker Road who are interested in obtaining an off-ramp from IH35, North of McCarty and South of Clovis Barker, discuss their concerns with TXDOT. There are alignment and mobility issues. The cost would be in the range of $250,000 and TXDOT will look to the requestors for the cost. Fred Davis of Cecil Atkission Motors located on IH35 stated they are working on a petition of the businesses in question and determining who is willing to put up funds for the ramp. They are also in hopes the City and County will participate with this cost. Aaron Hurst of Electrosource stated with the existing businesses in this area and the expansion to the Civic Center, there is a lot of truck traffic. Mayor Moore suggested Jane Hughson advise the County Infrastructure Committee and Mayor Moore stated he would write a letter to Hays County Judge Powers. Ms. Hughson recommended Staff contact TXDOT to advise them of all the development and changes occurring in this area. Mayor Moore introduced a discussion regarding a proposed Regional Mobility Planning process. Mayor Moore stated he and Council Member Moseley attended a meeting with Neal Cursurek of Austin regarding the concept of a CAPCO regional mobility plan. It was discussed that if the area is to grow, TXDOT will need to buy in to the plan for it to happen, and that the plan should be reviewed by many. They are looking for political and financial support to have peers review the plan and get the plan to TXDOT. Ms. Hughson stated CAMPO has this responsibility now, and Mr. Hernandez agreed. Mr. Cox stated he is an advocate for regionalism and there needs to be an integraton of plans. He also stated we do not need another study. Mr. Cox stated he did not mind hearing the proposal but the group needs to have a formal structure. He stated the plans certainly need to integrate and expressed his concern for ,regional transportation. It was consensus of Council to have Staff arrange for this group to come in November or December to hear their proposal. Mayor Moore introduced the City Manager's Report. (1) Mr. Gilley stated a Director of Engineering has been selected, and it is Laurie Anderson. (2) Mr. Gilley stated if it is consensus of Council to move forward with holding regularly scheduled Workshop Meetings, he recommended they be held prior to Regular Meetings. It was consensus of Council to begin the Workshops at the second meeting in January. Mayor Moore introduced the City Attorney's Report. Mr. Taylor had no report. Mayor Moore introduced the City Council's Report. (1) Mr. Hernandez stated a citizen requested the agenda be provided earlier. The Council discussed wanted agenda packets earlier and requested the agenda be provided by Thursday at 5:00 p.m. (2) Mr. Doiron asked if the Youth Commission Ordinance has been drafted, and Mr. Taylor stated it has not, but might possibly be ready by the next meeting. (3) Mr. Doiron requested agendizing for Council action the Halloween date being moved to the last Saturday in October. (4) Mr. Doiron discussed forming a Police Commission to help have citizens actively involved. Mr. Mihalkanin requested Staff contact TML to see what other cities have. Mr. Mihalkanin stated with all the police force San Marcos has, he is not sure we need to have a Kyle police officer working in San Marcos with the task force. Mr. Gilley stated he would look into an Oversight Committee. It was consensus of Council to discuss this matter in a future Workshop. (5) Ms. Hughson wants the Council to set the dates for their winter planning and policy statement workshops. (6) Ms. Hughson wants the Council to discuss an Ordinance concerning construction noise and times of operation, and it was consensus of Council to do so. (7) Mr. Cox stated he recently visited Charleston and Savannah as a tourist. He stated San Marcos could take lessons from these cities and indicated he visited their tourist centers which were staffed with knowledgeable people.