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125 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING September 13, 1982 Page #6 from the view of convention locators who are very particular about time, distance and money factors. As a citizen, he would highly recommend the City spending the money for knowledgable consultants. Mr. Shawn added that they had spoke with their banker about 7-to-1 money; the 4-to-1 money would be harder. Dr. Long asked if they had considered donating the property as it would be adjacent to the remainder of their property, increasing its value. Mr. Ruiz asked what sort of activity they have planned. Mr. Shawn did not know, as he was unfamiliar with UDAG.- He had nothing particular in mind. Mr. Ruiz informed him that housing is not a part of UDAG, and activities are limited. Mr. Dannelley stated that two (2) motel owners had indicated willingness to offer letters, but they were not in hand yet and must be a binding part of the grant. Mayor Craddock advised the citizens to discuss the sites offered and look at them, then let the City Council have their opinions. She added that a site will be settled by City Council action next Monday. Ms. Wickersham requested Washington be consulted on the practicality of the alternate site proposal. Mr. Kreczmer stated that the plus/minus criteria looked like loaded dice in favor of the Show Barn site. Mr. Dannelley stated that this was the purpose of this Public Hearing - to think of more criteria. Mayor Craddock stated that the City is trying to be open and frank with the citizenry on this item. Mr. Lindstrum asked if the cost of upkeep and operation of a Center had been considered and even if the City really wanted a Center. He suggested SWT buildings be utilized for conventions. Mr. Breihan stated that the Chamber of Commerce could speak to the requests for the use of a Center. Mr. Lindstrum suggested these be put on paper. Mr. Dannelley stated that this would be part of the application process. Mr. Kreczmer asked if the City would be obligated to the County with a 99-year lease. Mr. Dannelley stated that this would be the purpose of regulatory boards. Mr. Breihan stated that the Fair Association had made a commitment to build Phase II, Convention Center at the Show Barn site within so many years. Ms. Wickersham asked if this were not done, did the property revert to the original owners. Mr. Breihan stated that this had changed. He then suggested the site of the present hospital. Mrs. Mendez stated that it is County property. Ms. Martin asked if the private investor is planning to utilize industrial revenue bonds, and Mr. Dannelley advised that he is. Mr. Watkins asked if the Convention Center would pay for itself. Mayor Craddock stated that there are plenty of cities around that could be consulted. Ms. Wickersham suggested utilization of the Welge property between Loop 82 and Uhland Road. Mrs. Welge lives in Austin. Mr. Bob Hyatt stated that he had attended a convention in San Angelo, and their Convention Center is quite some distance from town. Their Center is booked for years; with the right management, there should be no worries. Mr. Farr advised that SWT facilities must be utilized for student-oriented, education activities. Mayor Craddock declared the Public Hearing closed. Mayor Craddock opened the Public Hearing for consideration of the Zoning Change. Ms. Wickersham stated that the proposed use is a doctors' coop and condo suite arrangement. Mr. Moore, Planning and Zoning Commissioner, stated that this was an interesting test case. The Commission had delayed a request for C, Commercial Use, zoning to allow the applicant to change to OP, Office-Professional Use, zoning in order to give the City a margin of control. Mayor Craddock declared the Public Hearing closed as there were no further comments. Mayor Craddock introduced for consideration approval of an ordinance on first reading, the caption which was read as follows: