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2. Regular Meeting February 9; 1998 Page 2 Buddy Martin, Carl Contreras, Joe Kenworthy, Danny Butler, Gloria Salazar and Larry DuPont received the majority votes. Mayor Moore introduced a presentation from the Historic Preservation Commission regarding potential expansion of Historic Preservation District boundaries. Ron Patterson, Planning Director, explained the City Certified Local Government Grants, funded through the Texas Historic Preservation Commission, funded surveys to help identify historically and culturally significant areas developed prior to 1950. He stated the HPC Commission has studied the Dunbar and Guadalupe Neighborhoods as well as Hopkins, Burleson and Moore Streets. He recommended the Council study the ideas and stated the Commission would like to brief the Council on their suggestions. Gwen Smith, Chair of HPC, gave a brief history of the historical areas and the development within those areas. Jeff Kester, member of HPC, presented to the Council maps regarding the three historic districts: San Antonio Street, Belvin Street and the Downtown District. Mr. Kester showed the Council pictures of historic homes and buildings in these areas currently not in the historic district. He stated 50% of the buildings must contribute in an historic manner to create an historic district and 60% of the buildings in this area qualify. Mr. Kester stated the options to continue this research include: 1) no changes to the current districts, 2) creation of additional districts contiguous with the boundaries of the existing districts, or 3) the consolidation of existing locally designated districts into a single West End historic district. Mr. Kester explained being a part of the historic district does not require property owners to make changes to their current structures; however, any future changes would be subject to the Certificate-of Appropriateness approval process through the Historic Preservation Commission. He stated new construction in existing historic districts is occurring and maintaining the historic look for that particular area. Mayor Moore explained he was interested in seeing the Commission pursue this project and to involve neighborhoods to see where their interest lies. Ms. Keith stated public hearings would be held and all property owners would be notified. The consensus of the Council was to continue the project and to include input from the citizens expressing their interest for or against the districts. (Mr. Guerra present at 8:20 p.m.) Mayor Moore introduced a public hearing to receive citizen input regarding the close-out of the project known as the Texas Capital Fund Contract No. 702302 for the construction of a hangar at the San Marcos Municipal Airport leased to Southwest Texas Aviation, Inc. There were no speakers, so Mayor Moore closed the public hearing. Mayor Moore introduced a public hearing designating a Reinvestment Zone No. 10 pursuant to Chapter 312 of the Texas Tax Code to include property located at 2401 South IH-35. There were no speakers, so Mayor Moore closed the public hearing. Mayor Moore introduced for consideration approval of an Ordinance on first reading, 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 PORTION OF THE 15 FOOT ALLEYWAY LOCATED BETWEEN LOTS 291 AND 292, AND LOTS 211 AND 212 OF WESTOVER ADDITION, AT THE REAR OF LOTS IN THE 1200 BLOCK OF BISHOP STREET AND DARTMOUTH AVENUE; APPROVING THE CONVEYANCE OF THIS ALLEYWAY TO ABRAHAM MARTINEZ, SR.; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A DEED; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Guerra moved for approval of the Ordinance on first reading and Mr. Mihalkanin seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mayor Moore introduced for consideration adoption of an Ordinance on emergency, the caption which was read as follows: