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142 Regular Meeting July 13, 1998 Page 3 need to move down the block. He stated there are 58 potential building sites in Dunbar Neighborhood and thirty residents would be affected by this parkway. Mr. McBride stated their proposal would offer the residents larger homes, tax breaks, green space and not move them from the neighborhood. Mr. Moseley stated most people who have lived a long time in a place do not want to be relocated regardless of the amenities that might be offered. Mr. Mihalkanin stated he supported this discussion being on this agenda. He stated some residents have stated they do not want to move from their neighborhood, yet no City employee has yet presented a proposal to them. The Bond Committee could not make any offers as it is not in their purview to do so. He has not yet stated he is in favor of a parkway but is in favor of Staff presenting a proposal to the neighborhood. Ms. Hughson stated she shares Mr. Walker's concerns but a route solution is needed. She stated traffic will look for other routes through neighborhoods off Hopkins, including MLK, if this is not resolved. Mr. Cox stated this is not ready to go to the polls but needs to be taken to the neighborhood and discussed in a nonadversarial manner. Mayor Moore stated what appears to be what would work for the neighborhood is to remain at status quo. Mr. Mihalkanin stated Staff needs to present both proposals. It was consensus of four Council Members, Messrs. Doiron, Hernandez, Moseley and Mayor Moore that the City not pursue discussions with the neighborhoods on either proposal. Mayor Moore introduced Item 10.C., a discussion regarding an - extension of wonder World. Mr. Mihalkanin was interested in placing design work on a ballot in November, 1998 and then seeing if Texas Department of Transportation would agree to construct the extension. He would be willing to look at funding the construction at a future election if TDOT does not. Mr. Gilley advised Staff has begun the process to develop a petition to get on the Commission's agenda. Funding sources are being looked at. TDOT's primary interest is mobility and second, budgeting. They are interested in getting the most from each project they can, and this may not be an easy or quick process. Mr. Hernandez stated he is willing to put $1.5 million on the ballot in November for right-of-way and then look for the rest of the project. Ms. Hughson wants to put right-of-way on the November ballot and construction costs on a future ballot if we need to. Mr. Cox stated he wants to put the right-of-way costs on the November ballot and work with TDOT. He would consider putting construction costs on the City's May ballot or using Certificates of obligation for construction costs. Ms. Hughson stated she does not think stages will hold up this project. Messrs. Doiron and Moseley agree with Ms. Hughson. Mr. Mihalkanin stated some envision this to be a truck route and if designed as such, would have limited access; and if developed commercially will have many cuts. Mr. McBride expressed concern for holding up the project waiting for the involvement of TDOT. Mayor Moore introduced for consideration a public hearing and adoption of a Zoning ordinance, the caption which was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY BY REZONING A 0.22 ACRE TRACT OF PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE 1300 BLOCK OF BISHOP STREET, FROM "R-1" (SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT [LOW DENSITY]) TO "DP-1" (TWO-FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT [LOW DENSITY]); INCLUDING PROCEDURAL PROVISIONS; AND PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES. Mayor Moore opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to speak. Curt Morrison stated he wants this property rezoned to duplex. There are only two lots across from this that are not rentals. He said there were no complaints before Planning and Zoning regarding rezoning. No one else wished to speak, and Mayor Moore closed the public hearing. Mr. Taylor advised the Council the Planning and Zoning Commission denied this rezoning, and it will take six votes of approval of Council to overturn that decision. Mr. Hernandez moved for adoption of the Zoning Ordinance and Mr. Moseley seconded the motion. On roll call the following vote was recorded: