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b'Regular Meeting December 7, 1998 Page 6 established for this purpose with environmental interest. Mr. Mihalkanin stated the Council has been approached.:with looking at an urbanism concept and he thinks P&Z should be looking at this. He thinks we should be gathering Ordinances from other cities and review our Ordinances regarding historical preservation of downtown and regulating buildings to conform to existing buildings. Ms. Hughson suggested P&Z should look at this before the Council, and think they could use people with expertise to assist. She suggested a Committee with two P&Z Members serving on the Committee be considered. Mr. Doiron agreed and stated we need to set a statement what we want the City to look like and direction with the environment as a focus. Mr. Mihalkanin wants Staff to come back to the Council with suggestions. Mr. Gilley stated he would prepare a plan to bring to the Council and Staff would continue to review the Development Ordinances, and more rapidly in some areas. Mayor Moore introduced a discussion regarding the feasibility of converting LBJ Drive and Guadalupe Streets to two-way operations. The Council discussed options of presenting information and receiving input from the citizens. Mr. Cox suggested Staff work with the Chamber of Commerce and use the affordable housing meeting model for holding two public hearings to inform citizens and allow dialogue, and it was the consensus to proceed with this suggestion. Mayor Moore introduced the City Manager's Report. Mr. Gilley had no report at this meeting. Mayor Moore introduced the City Attorney's Report. Mr. Taylor had no report at this meeting. Mayor Moore introduced the City Council's Report. (1) Mr. Cox requested information regarding the TXDOT time frame on the interstate project, and Mr. Gilley advised he would be meeting with TXDOT later this week. (2) Mr. Cox requested Staff provide a report to Council regarding the Year 2000 issue. Mr. Gilley advised a Staff team is working on this matter, and it involves more than computers and is a community-wide issue. He will provide a report to the Council soon and then periodically thereafter. (3) Mayor Moore stated the National League of Cities Conference was a successful conference. The Economic and Development Steering Committee discussed sprawl, affordable housing, HUD programs, disaster relief, and Federal assistance regarding infrastrature. (4) Mr. Doiron inquired if the Council held meetings to receive Board and Commission updates. Mr. Gilley advised the Citizen Review Commission reviews the Boards every three years and makes recommendations to the Council. Mr. Doiron stated he would be interested in receiving 2-5 minute reports from the Boards. He also stated once or twice a year he would like to have Council Meetings wherein citizens could communicate with the Council. (5) Ms. Hughson suggested the Council have an overall planning meeting in January before the budget process. (6) Ms. Hughson wants a discussion on the next agenda regarding a Downtown Parking Committee. (7) Ms. Hughson commented on the National League of Cities Conference and repeated a quote she heard, "You don't have to move to live in a better neighborhood."