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161. Regular Meeting April 23, 2001 Page 8 Mayor Chiu introduced Item 30 removed from the consent agenda4 remove from table and consider adoption of a 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. Mayhew moved to remove from the table and consider adoption of the Resolution and Mr. Cox seconded the motion. On roll call the following vote was recorded: AYE: Moseley, Chiu, Cox, Mayhew. NAY: Doiron, Hughson, Tatum. ABSTAIN: None. Mayor Chiu introduced receiving a report from the Sesquicentennial Committee. Diana Finlay, Co-Chair, provided the Council with a listing of events scheduled during the remainder of this year, a copy of which is attached. Mr. Cox stated Dr. Gwen Smith had suggested all residents fly flags the remainder of this year in honor and recognition of our Sesquicentennial year, and Mr. Cox expressed an interest in the Council acting on this request to encourage residents to fly flags. Mayor Chiu introduced a discussion regarding the hiring of an outside consultant to prepare the Development Ordinance revisions and direction to Staff. Ms. Hughson stated direction should be provided of changes needed to encourage the type businesses we want in our community. Mr. Cox stated this item requests guidance be provided and thinks this issue will be important for our community, and stated we will want this done in a comprehensive manner. It was consensus of Council to provide this direction. Mr. Gilley stated we will also want the budget to be put in place to go forward as soon as possible. Mayor Chiu introduced a discussion regarding increasing off-street parking in the Downtown area and direction to Staff. Mr. Cox stated he had requested this be placed on the agenda and noted the Chair and Vice-Chair of the Downtown Parking Advisory Committee were present, as well as Viola Stillman. Mr. Kyle Maysel wrote a letter on behalf of the Committee to the City in October and a follow-up letter again in February of this year. The Committee was formed following the Edwards Parking Study. The Committee made specific recommendations in their report. Mr. Cox inquired if the Committee could ask what they want from the Council? Mayor Chiu stated he would like to meet with them and provide some recommendations. Mr. Kyle Maysel advised the Committee looked at various things to address, some which were minor in nature and some suggestions were longer term.