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77. Regular Meeting January 24, 2000 Page 8 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, APPROVING THE RESALE OF TWO PARCELS OF REAL PROPERTY THAT WERE FORECLOSED FOR UNPAID TAXES; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Moseley moved for adoption of the Resolution and Ms. Hughson seconded the motion. Mayor Moore moved to amend the Resolution to remove the tract at the corner of Shady Lane and Centre Street from the Resolution and Mr. Hernandez seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. The Council then voted unanimously for adoption of the Resolution. Mayor Moore introduced a discussion regarding a joint advertising program with Prime Outlets. Vicky Conley of Prime Outlets stated they are concerned for the impact the two-year construction project on IH35 will have on the malls. They have prepared an IH35 Marketing Plan to reach their core shoppers in Austin, San Antonio and San Marcos. This was reviewed with the Council and provided in a handout. She reviewed the basic media budget and stated due to the construction, the malls will not maintain the economic ground they built last year. She asked the City to partner with them to pursue enhanced media recommendations. She requested the City contribute $100,000.00 to supplement the program they have worked so hard to build. Mr. Moseley stated the malls are asking for these funds because of the construction and wanted to know if a survey had been conducted to determine the construction had in fact inhibited the malls. Cathy Berry of Prime Outlets stated San Marcos Prime Outlets is one of the top five Prime stores, and they have a history from other stores that have experienced a 5-150 loss of business due to construction. Mr. Mihalkanin stated it would make more sense if both outlet malls were involved in this request. Ms. Conley stated Tanger is in agreement to work with Prime and added she sees this partnership as promoting the City, the river and downtown, as well as the malls. The Council encouraged Prime and Tanger to have representatives at the next Convention and Visitors Bureau meeting and for Mr. Neighbors to check the CVB budget to see if any funds were available to consider funding a portion of this program. Mr. Hernandez stated the City could routinely be in contact with TXDOT to get information regarding the construction and pass the information on to the malls, as this is certainly a safety issue. Ms. Hughson stated the Council could also look into the possibility of any funding the City might be able to assist with from the Tourist Account and see what all involved can come up with collectively. Mr. Mihalkanin stated there are so many demands on the City's budget now and the proposal is too large. He would like to see them get help through the CVB if they have any available funds. Mr. Doiron stated he thinks it would be more appropriate for CVB to assist the malls. Mr. Cox stated it might be useful to agendize this matter as an action item and possibly the City could offer some assistance without a major financial commitment. Mr. Moseley agreed with Mr. Cox. Mr. Hernandez stated he could not support the request as presented and thinks they could work with CVB and the City could initiate better dialogue with TXDOT. The Council directed this matter be agendized for the next meeting and for Mr. Gilley to look at a funding source. Mayor Moore introduced a discussion regarding a funding request from Southside Community Center in the amount of $192,000.00 for assistance with construction of the Jackson Community Apartments affordable housing project for low/moderate income families. No representative from Southside was present to discuss this matter with the Council. Mr. Moseley moved to table the discussion and Ms. Hughson seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mayor Moore introduced a discussion regarding widening of Advance Street. Mr. Doiron stated with many vehicles parking in the street, it would prevent access of emergency vehicles from going into the area. He stated maybe the street does not need widening and maybe the curbs could be painted red to prohibit parking. He suggested Staff should look into this matter. Mr. Gilley stated Staff has not investigated widening this street and suggested Staff evaluate how the flow of traffic could be improved and