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City Council <br />Meeting Minutes September 1, 2020 <br />self storage and wrecking/junk yard which will be prohibited on deed <br />restrictions and will be in the agreement. He also noted that they are willing to <br />exclude the same uses as in the SMART Terminal agreement. <br />Todd Burek, spoke in favor of this project. <br />There being no further comments, Mayor Hughson closed the Public Hearing <br />at 7:27 p.m. <br />A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Mihalkanin, seconded by Council <br />Member Derrick, to approve Ordinance 2020 63, on the first of two readings. <br />Council Member Derrick stated there was an application for a wastewater <br />package plant. Mr. Earl stated if the settlement agreement is approved then the <br />package plant application will be withdrawn. Ms. Derrick thanked Mr. Earl for <br />working with nearby property owners that will remove the possibility of several <br />package plants. <br />Dr. Marquez asked about the distance from the river to the property. Mr. Earl <br />stated it is 3,764 feet from the river and it will not be developed, as they are <br />planning a park setting in the area. <br />Mayor Hughson inquired about the plans getting from the Light Industrial <br />"LI" zone to residential areas. Mr. Earl mentioned they are working with <br />TxDOT to include a pedestrian corridor that goes under FM110 and putting a <br />pass thru for a bike and hike trail with no traffic conflict. <br />Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Rockeymoore asked how long this project has been in <br />the works? Mr. Earl stated since 2014 and he has worked with the owners for a <br />long time and is a partner. Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Rockeymoore asked if they <br />are working with the SMART terminal developers. Mr. Earl stated he is only <br />working with the adjoining property owners. Deputy Mayor Pro Tem <br />Rockeymoore asked about the environmental aspect on the trails and will there <br />be links to the pre existing trail system. Mr. Earl stated he would be happy to <br />link the trail with other trails and is working with his neighbors. Deputy Mayor <br />Pro Tem Rockeymoore stated he supports this project and is a good use for <br />the land and attraction to business for future growth. <br />Dr. Marquez asked if it is too late to change the Mayan name. Mr. Earl stated <br />it is not the intentions to use the Mayan name. It is what was chosen due to the <br />name of the entity that owns the land. Mr. Earl stated the primary name of the <br />City of San Marcos Page 12 <br />