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109 Regular Meeting June 22, 1998 Page 6 Mayor Moore introduced for consideration approval or denial of a request from Triune Development Corporation, Inc. for exemption from impact fees.- Mr. Hernandez moved to approve the request for exemption from impact fees and Mr. Doiron seconded the motion. John Hemingway requested reduction or elimination of impact fees because they will be an economic impact on San Marcos. On roll call the Council voted unanimously for denial of this request. Mayor Moore introduced receiving the Capital Improvements Program for FY1998-99 to FY2002-03 recommendations from the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mr. Patterson advised the Council the Planning and Zoning Commission has provided the Council with a five-year CIP program of recommendations. The Charter mandates this be done and can be used as a planning tool to prioritize projects in the budget process. Funding sources are also proposed. The Council directed a Workshop be set for July 6 from 6:00-9:00 p.m. to review the CIP and to add a discussion regarding an airport fire station on the CIP agenda. Mayor Moore introduced a discussion regarding the possibility of the City of San Marcos ordering a Bond Election in November, 1998 and direction to Staff. It was consensus of Council to proceed with gathering information regarding the possibility of a November Bond Election. A Workshop is scheduled June 29, 1998 from 6:00-9:00 p.m. Mayor Moore introduced a discussion regarding the Austin-San Antonio Corridor Commuter Rail Advisory Group and direction to Staff. It was consensus of Council a Resolution be prepared in support of this project. 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. Doiron was interested in having a discussion on a future agenda regarding a temporary moratorium on development. (2) Mr. Mihalkanin would like Staff to provide options to handle increased traffic on Durango. (3) Mr. Doiron asked if the City was doing anything to address Ted Breihan's concern for a need for a walkway over Hopkins from one park to another for pedestrian safety. Mr. Patterson advised a bridge and sidewalk are planned on the Activity Center side of Hopkins. (4) Ms. Hughson asked Staff to place on a future agenda a discussion regarding water conservation. (5) Ms. Hughson requested the Planning and Zoning Commission consider recommending a density for "R-1" of less than six per acre. (6) Ms. Hughson requested an item be placed on a future agenda for the Council to designate a liaison to the River Foundation to replace Mr. Guerra. (7) Mr. Moseley expressed concern a citizen shared with him regarding wastewater rate increases of 80% over the next three years. Mr. Gilley stated water rates are scheduled to be increased, not wastewater. (8) Mr. Cox stated on behalf of the Main Street Advisory Board he wanted to advise the Council during the Texas Natural Weekend, there were many overgrown areas of weeds, and this is not consistent with trying to build tourism. He has since noticed other areas of the City which are overgrown and is interested in budgeting to assure the attractiveness of our City. The Council agreed with Mr. Cox, and Mr. Gilley stated this matter would be discussed at the Staff level and could be dealt with in the budget process. The meeting adjourned at 11:49 p.m. on motion made by Mr. Mihalkanin and seconded by Mr. Hernandez. Dr Billy G. Moore Mayor