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214 Regular Meeting November 23, 1998 Page 8 minutes, and all day trains every three hours between Austin and San Antonio. The proposed fares from Austin to San Antonio $12 one way, Georgetown'to Austin $5 one way and to offer special fares, such as monthly passes and 10 trip tickets. The most current costs of what are spent now are 1996 statistics showing a compact vehicle at 35.8 cents per mile. Each City needs to decide where the stations will be located. Mayor Moore stated CAPCO approved support of this last week. Mr. Hackley stated this is one option for mobility. Mayor Moore introduced a presentation from CARTS representatives regarding a proposed Intermodal Transportation Center in San Marcos. David Marsh reviewed a handout with the Council regarding what the facility's function and location will be, a copy of which is attached to these minutes. Mayor Moore introduced a discussion regarding the feasibility of converting LBJ Drive and Guadalupe Streets to two-way operations. Mr. Gilley advised the Council TXDOT is willing to consider the City's wishes. The consultant has made recommendations but there have only been informational discussions. The Council discussed holding town hall meetings and public hearings to receive citizen input. Ms. Hughson stated that the Government Affairs Committee of the San Marcos Area Chamber of Commerce has offered to hold a town meeting to assist the Council and obtain citizen input. The Council agreed and Mayor Moore asked Ms. Hughson to coordinate the event. Mr. Mihalkanin would like the Council to set hearings for January and possibly provide copies of part of the study beforehand. Mayor Moore introduced a discussion regarding the City's relationship with the Hays County Appraisal District. Mr. Taylor provided the Council with information from State Law regarding appraisal districts. Mr. Hernandez stated Mr. Cox and Mr. Taylor were at the last meeting. The Appraisal District received the SWT agreement as a body at the last meeting and rejected it. The Board wanted a compromise. Mr. Mihalkanin stated the Board voted no, and this needs to be discussed at a future Executive Session. Mr. Mihalkanin stated he did not know when the taxing entities agreed to a settlement that the Appraisal District could refuse it. He wanted to know what "representative".means. Mr. Taylor stated by tradition, it means to go to the board to represent the interests of who they represent. Mr. Mihalkanin stated he wants minutes when Mr. Hernandez was approved by the Council and the minutes of the Appraisal District Board's meeting. Ms. Hughson wanted to know if the Council can instruct their representative how to vote, and Mr. Cox wanted to know if a representative is bound to vote as the Council instructs. Ms. Hughson wants the Council to have the opportunity to know when the Appraisal District will take action on matters beforehand. Mr. Doiron wants information how the Council can replace their representative and who staffs the Appraisal District. Mayor Moore introduced the City Manager's Report. Mr. Gilley advised the Council he had provided them with an agenda preview regarding an update on the flood recovery. 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 stated the Main Street Board is dissatisfied with BFI's emptying