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7l Regular Meeting November 5, 1990 Page 2 facility; that we would be spending money on our future and must help the children. Bambi Martin stated she thinks the students and parents would help pay. John Sharp states he now drives to Austin and pays $5.00 to skate and would be willing to pay $5.00 to skate in San Marcos. Beau McDaniel stated he thinks an outside skate facility would be cheaper and would be acceptable. The students indicated they primarily want a dancing facility at night and in the summer have games. Mandy Cobarruvias stated Dunbar could be used for this purpose and that skateboard users need to wear protection and sign releases. Alex Valdes asked if the University paid taxes to the City and stated the University Police do not want skateboards on their property. He thought the State might possibly donate land for a skateboard park. Cary stapp stated indoor skateboard facilities are needed. Aaron Robbins stated indoor skateboard facilities are needed, and that some other areas are dangerous. Mr. Gilley will look into these facilities and funding possibilities. Ms. Kissler stated to keep in mind the senior citizens are also looking for an available location. Mayor Morris introduced for consideration 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 ZONING 0.94 ACRES BEING A PORTION OF FARM LOT 15, ORIGINAL TOWN OF SAN MARCOS, HAYS COUNTY, TEXAS, LOCATED AT 715 WEST HOPKINS STREET, FROM "M" (SINGLE-FAMILY, DUPLEX AND NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT) TO HOP" (OFFICE-PROFESSIONAL DISTRICT); AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Morris opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to speak for or against the zoning amendment. No one did, so Mayor Morris closed the public hearing. Mr. Hart moved for adoption of the Zoning Ordinance and Mr. Hernandez seconded the motion. Mary Martinez stated the adjoining property would probably be zoned the same at a later time. The Council voted unanimously for adoption of the Zoning Ordinance. Mayor Morris introduced for consideration a public hearing and adoption of a Resolution, the caption which was read as follows: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, AMENDING THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP OF THE MASTER PLAN OF THE CITY, FROM PERMANENT OPEN SPACE AND/OR FLOODPLAIN TO COMMERCIAL FOR A 0.7 ACRE PARCEL OF LAND OUT OF A 1.383 ACRE TRACT OF LAND IN THE J. M. VERAMENDI LEAGUE #2 TO THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, HAYS COUNTY, TEXAS, LOCATED AT 701 CHEATHAM STREET, AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Morris opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to speak for or against the amendment. No one did, so Mayor Morris closed the public hearing. Mr. Hernandez moved for adoption of the Resolution and Ms. Kissler seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mayor Morris introduced for consideration approval of an Ordinance on first reading, the caption which was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, AMENDING SECTION 18-7 OF THE SAN MARCOS CODE OF ORDINANCES TO ADD FEES FOR THE SUMMER PLAYGROUND PROGRAM, AND TO INCREASE USER FEES FOR RIO VISTA SWIMMING POOL AND FOR CARNIVALS/CIRCUSES, AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Ms. Kissler moved for approval of the Ordinance on first reading and Mr. Hart seconded the motion. Mr. Hernandez moved the pool admission fee remain 50 cents and Mr. Moore seconded the motion. Mayor Morris stated she was in favor of the fee being $1.00, as the admission should be equitable. Gail Fields stated large families could not afford $1.00 admission, and the City should increase the fee for the playground program. Mr. Cobb advised the Council