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I I II L_ regular meeting, January 11, 1971, page three Second item of busih'si was'corisideration of a change of zoning initiated by the ~lanning&CZdriing Commission on property in the Parks Addition, see attached letter. Harris Koch, member of the Commission, appeared befOD~ the Council to explain why the change of zoning was desirable. A plat of the area was examined. 'M~'; Yarbrough moved that the tract, as shown on the plat, be rezoned from "P-2" ' (public use) to "D" (multi-family). Mr. King seconded the motion and on roll call, the following vote was recorded; Kin!:), Smith, Yarbrough, Zavesky~: None I Flores AYE;' NAY: Abstain ;' The Mayor declared the motion carried. Kenneth Finch, of Ernst & Ernst, presented the City'. annual audit report. Various items were discussed with the Council' in detail. The Mayor thanked Mr. Finch for an excellent report. The Mayor announced an Open House at the Library, Sunday, January 24, from three to five. A special irivitation was issued to the Council by Friends of the Library, sponsors of the Open House. The Mayor said the City had been requested by W.B. Maddux, Chief of Campus Security, SWTSU, to lower the speed limit on on LBJ Drive, from Colorado to Olmos, to 20 miles per hour, and on Guadalupe Street, from Colorado, north. The matter was discussed, and referred to Mr. Bean for study and recommendation. The Mayor read a Resolution expressing appreciation for the years of service on the Council of Dr. Craddock and Mr. Contreras. Mr. Smith moved its approval. Mr. Yarbrough seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. A copy of the Resolution is made a part of the Minutes. The Mayor said he had received a request that the Council appoint an Environmental Committee, and he would like a discussion from the Council. Mr. King asked what the function of such a committee would be. The Mayor said a study of environmental needs would be made, and perhaps such a committee would sponsor clean-up campaigns and projects of that nature. Mr. King moved that an environmental committee be set up by ordinance, outlining its function. Mr. Yarbrough seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mr. Yarbrough asked for a report on the status of the Citizens Advisory Committee. The City Secretary said Chairman R.C. Van Gundy had contacted each member, as requested by the Council. He reported that five wished to remain on the committee,and four had indicated they did not wish to continue. Mr. Van Gundy remains as chairman. Mr. Yarbrough urged Councilmen to register for the Leadership Conference to be held in Vwctoria, January 21-22. The Mayor introduced three students from Texas Lutheran College who have been visiting in San Marcos, doing field work on local government under the sponsorship of the Chamber of Commerce. The Council adjourned at 8:29 p.m.