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134. Regular Meeting April 9, 2001 Page 8 Mayor Chiu introduced for consideration Item 24 removed from the consent agenda, remove from table and consider adoption of Resolution, the caption which was read as follows: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR THE SAN MARCOS ACTIVITY CENTER REMODELING AND EXPANSION PROJECT TO STOKES CONSTRUCTION COMPANY USA, L.C.; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Moseley moved for adoption of the Resolution and Mr. Doiron seconded the motion. Ms. Hughson thanked Staff for the memorandum provided at the Council meeting showing exactly what is being changed. Mr. Cobb stated $700,000 is for construction and some funds have previously been set aside for equipment. Mr Doiron stated this funding is overage from the original design, and he wants voters to determine how this money should be spent. Mr. Moseley agreed. Mr. Mayhew stated this is a difficult decision the Council needs to reach, and he is ready to vote on this matter. Mr. Cox stated the public has provided input and there was an overwhelming sentiment to do this project. Mr. Cox stated the Activity Center and the Library stand out as items that are accepted, and expansion of the Activity Center also would be. Mr. Cox asked Staff if anything proposed was unique to San Marcos, or if commonplace and similar activities to other cities were planned, and he was advised there is nothing unique to San Marcos. Ms. Tatum stated she was received telephone calls regarding this proposed expansion, and the majority of the calls have been opposed. The main issue expressed has been to not compete with other businesses. Surveys at the Activity Center by citizens who use the Center have asked for a weight room, which would bring the City into competition with existing businesses. Ms. Tatum stated she wants this matter decided by the voters if a majority of the City Council want to do this. Mr. Moseley moved to bring this matter before the voters for decision whether or not to provide a weight room and Mr. Doiron seconded the motion. Mr. Doiron stated we need to ask voters if they want the expansion or to pay back on the bonded indebtedness. Mr. Cox stated it was the will of the voters to have the Activity Center and would be a good expenditure to have the expansion. Ms. Tatum stated the City would then be in competition with business, particularly with the addition of weights. The Council discussed logistics and potential expenses of placing this matter on a ballot. On roll call of Mr. Moseley's amendment, the following vote was recorded: AYE: Doiron, Moseley, Chiu, Tatum. NAY: Hughson, Cox, Mayhew. ABSTAIN: None. The motion passed. Ms. Hughson stated more information will be needed. The Council was advised they will need to reject all bids, and Mr. Cobb