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171. Regular Meeting August 27, 2001 Page 2 and Houston has increased 9%. Forty-four percent of those visiting the outlets are new customers, and 87% stay a minimum of three hours. Tanger welcomes others, including the downtown merchants, to contribute to this program. (4) Ted Omohundro stated he has been the General Manager of Prime Outlet since March. He believes the advertising program is a success and hopes the City will want to continue it. He stated there are measurable results and the promotions prove to have response. He stated when the ads stress San Marcos offers the largest outlet shopping in Texas, it does draw people. Prime Outlet has increased sales over last year. Mr. Omohundro stated the sales tax holiday weekend had huge increases. (5) Ed Cable stated he resides at 113 Hill Drive. He agrees a 2-1/2 cent increase is needed to have a new fire station, but questions the transportation system. He wants to know why the various transportation systems in San Marcos cannot be consolidated and work together. He stated the Planning and Zoning Commission is involved in two lawsuits and was interested in knowing the cost to the City. Mayor Chiu introduced for consideration approval of three appointments to the Youth Commission. Ms. Hughson moved to appoint Ronnie Moczygemba (representing the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce) and Ms. Tatum moved to appoint Rob Rodriguez (representing the Youth Service Bureau), which passed unanimously. The remaining appointment will be rescheduled. Mayor Chiu introduced for consideration approval of one appointment alternate position residing in the City limits for the Planning and Commission. Mr. Mihalkanin moved to appoint Robert Thornton (City) Alternate, which passed unanimously. of the Zoning as Mayor Chiu introduced for consideration approval of one appointment to the Transportation Advisory Board. Mr. Montoya moved to appoint Blas Santellan to complete a vacancy, which passed unanimously. Mayor Chiu introduced for consideration approval of one appointment to the Main Street Advisory Board. Mr. Cox moved to appoint Ruben Becerra (business-Gil's) to complete a vacancy, which passed unanimously. Mayor Chiu introduced a public hearing on the proposed tax increase for FY2001-2002. Mayor Chiu opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to speak. No one wished to speak, so Mayor Chiu closed the public hearing. Mayor Chiu introduced 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 LOTS 17 AND 18 OF BLOCK 3 OF THE WESTOVER ADDITION LOCATED IN THE 1300 BLOCK OF FRANKLIN STREET, FROM "C" (COMMERCIAL DISTRICT) TO "R-1" (SINGLE- FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT [LOW DENSITY]); INCLUDING PROCEDURAL PROVISIONS; AND PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES.