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regular meeting, december 9, 1963, page two Mr. Elwood Soechting, Chairman of the "Square Improvement" Committee, appeared before the Council to report a meeting with the Commissioners Court of Hays County that morning, The plan was presented, but County Judge Max Smith being absent, official approval was not given. A letter to the Council from Miss Anna Lynn Howe was read aloud by the Mayor, Miss Howe requested better traffic control in the neighborhood of Southside Community Center on South Guadalupe Street, The letter was discussed, and it was brought out that since Guadalupe Street is part of the State Highway system, traffic control would come under the jurisdiction of that agency. Alderman Ruiz moved that Miss Howe's letter be sent to the State Highway Department. The motion was seconded by Alderman Stokes, and carried unanimously. Alderman Ruiz moved that the City Manager be instructed to mark all school traffic signs with the 20 mile speed limit set by the State, Alderman Stokes seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. Mayor Tay~or reported that the men asked to serve on the Citizens eommittee for Camp Gary had responded enthusiastically and had attended a meeting on December 6, The Mayor said he felt reasonably Sure that the misSion had been successful; the Committee had been told that no action would be taken on Camp Gary until after the first of the year. A letter to the Council from Mr, Jeff Gordon was acknowledged. Mr. Gordon, as spokesman for a group of neighbors, requested that Mr, Eutiquio Torres be given City water service at his residence outside the City Limits. Mr. Gordon and Mr. Torres were present at the meeting. The City's policy of not furnishing water outside the City Limits was explained to both. Alderman Ruiz translated the statements of Council Members into Spanish for the benefit of Mr. Torres. The Mayor read aloud a letter from Supt. of Schools Joe Hutchinson commending Mr, James Burwell 0 f the San Marcos-Hays County Health Unit for the excellent service given the school system. Under "City Manager Item # 5Q, Mr. Fuller presented a plan for increasing space for trailer rallies at Memorial Park. Alderman Ruiz moved that the City Manager's plan be approved. Alderman Stokes seconded the motion, which passed unanimously, Under "Item # 6", the City Manager reported on the suitability of the LCRA Building for a City Hall, and advised against purchase of the property. Alderman Stokes moved that the City notify Mr, Hyltin that the City was not interested in purchasing the LCRA Building at this time, Alderman Ruiz seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Alderman Pool introduced an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance, and moved its adoption, Caption of the Ordinance, which was read in full and is made a part of these Minutes, is as follows; AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 4 AND 6 OF "AN ORDINANCE TO RB3ULATE AND RESTRICT THE LOCAT ION AND USE OF BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES AND LAND; DECLARING THE PURPOSE; PROVIDING FOR CHANGES AND AMENDMENTS; ESTABLISHING AN OFFICIAL ZONING MAP; ESTABLISHING DEFINITIONS; DESIGNATING DISTRICTS; PROHIBITING USE; PROVIDING FOR NEWLY ESTABLISHED TERRITORY; SErTING FORrH USE RESTRICTIONS IN THE SEVERAL DISTRICTS; ESTABLISHING LAND COVERAGE; PROVIDING FOR PARKING; PROVIDING FOR SEr-BACK; DEFINING NOO-GONFORMING USES; PROVIDING FOR A BOARD OF ADJUST- MENT; PROVIDING ENFORCEMENTS AND REMEDIES; CLARIFYING CONFLICT- ING ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND ESTABLISH- ING AN EFFECTIVE DATE". LtH I I I