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192. Regular Meeting October 13, 2003 rescheduled to the next Regular Meeting. Page 2 Mayor Habingreither introduced for consideration one appointment to the Minority Economic Development and Tourism Development Advisory Board. Ms. Narvaiz stated the San Marcos Industrial Foundation or the San Marcos Manufacturers Association has not provided a recommendation for this appointment. She requested this appointment be rescheduled. Mayor Habingreither introduced for consideration three appointments to the Convention and Visitors Bureau Board. Mr. Mihalkanin moved to appoint William Ford as the City Parks and Recreation Department Staff representative, which passed unanimously. The remaining appointments will be rescheduled. Mayor Habingreither introduced for consideration a public hearing and of 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 THE FOLLOWING TRACTS OF PROPERTY IN THE AREA BORDERED BY STATE HIGHWAY 123, OLD BASTROP HIGHWAY, AND REDWOOD ROAD: ZONING A 12.904 ACRE TRACT OF PROPERTY AS "DPR-2" TWO-FAMILY RESTRICTED DWELLING DISTRICT (LOW DENSITY); ZONING A 16.086 ACRE TRACT AS "R-1" SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT (LOW DENSITY); ZONING A 43.807 ACRE TRACT AS "R-2" SINGLE- FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT (LOW DENSITY); ZONING A 15.216 ACRE TRACT AS "C" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT; ZONING A 3.541 ACRE TRACT AS "C" COMMERICAL DISTRICT; ZONING A 29.814 ACRE TRACT AS "MF-3" MULTI-FAMILY DISTRICT (HIGH DENSITY); ZONING A 38.299 ACRE TRACT AS "P" PUBLIC AND INSTITUTIONAL DISTRICT; AND ZONING A 12.860 ACRE TRACT AS "MF-2" ~JLTI-FAMILY DISTRICT (MEDIUM DENSITY); INCLUDING PROCEDURAL PROVISIONS; AND PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES. Mayor Habingreither opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to speak. No one did, so Mayor Habingreither closed the public hearing. Ms. Narvaiz moved for adoption of the Zoning Ordinance and Mr. Thomaides seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mayor Habingreither introduced for consideration an Ordinance on emergency, the caption which was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, AMENDING THE 2003-2004 CITY BUDGET TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR SPECIAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Ms. Narvaiz moved for adoption of the Ordinance on emergency and Mr. Taylor seconded the motion. Mr. Thomaides stated he is concerned with this requested change to the Special Economic Development Projects from $20,000 to $100,000. He inquired if this Ordinance is approved, will the Council still be able to decide on how this money is spent. Mr. O'Leary stated the purpose of this Ordinance is to put the funding in place. He stated Council may suggest the Economic Development person to come up with a illarket plan subject to Council's approval. Mr. Mihalkanin stated