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february 14, 1966 page two \ that the City of San Marcos take the necessary action to provide additional city streets in order that res- idents and businessmen of this area may have the same two-way access to their homes and businesses as that afforded individuals in other parts of the city." Lloyd Pate, spokesman for the petitioners, was recognized by the Mayor. Mr, Pate reiterated the causes for complaint, as set forth in the petition. He gave as an added reason for the request, the danger to chi Idren playing in the streets that are now overtaxed with traffic in the chang- ed situation. The Mayor replied that the Counci I was aware of the problem, but said that he saw no possibi lity in the immediate future of the City's abi lity to bui Id new streets in the area. He mentioned as one reason, the difficulty of securing the necessary right-of-way and/or easements from property-owners. He said he had already contacted one property-owner and received an unfavorable reply. Mr. Serur reminded the delegation that he had gone to Austin with a group of citizens to try to get two-way traffic on the access roads. The Highway Department in- formed the City that one-way designation was necessary as a safety measure. There was lengthy discussion of the matter. Alderman Tuttle proposed the following resolut- ion and moved its approval: "The City Counci I of the City of San Marcos respectfully requests the Texas Highway Department to give consideration to changing one-way traf- fic on access roads between the Seguin Highway and: the Redwood overpass to two-way traffic unti I such time as adequate secondary roads can be made available." The mot- ion was seconded by Alderman Whittenberg. There was furth- er discussion, Garland Stokes and Walter Onheiser both speaking to the question. The question being called for, the fol lowing vote was recorded: I I AYE: NAY: Damon, Froh, Pool, Tuttle, Whittenberg None The Mayor declared the motion carried. C.C. Holt came before the Counci I to discuss water serv- ice at his newly annexed property. The Mayor stated the City's policy was to extend water service only to the property line. Mr. Holt eXplained that the present two- inch line is inadequate to serve him and the other custom- er on the I ine. He stated he felt it was unfair to ask him to pay for a larger line. The matter was discussed at length. The Mayor asked the City Manager to try to work out a satisfactory arrangement with Mr. Holt. Father Trevino, pastor of St. John's Church, came before the Counci I to discuss aspects of certain problems in the location of a proposed new parish church building. St. John's owns 19 acreS of land adjacent to City Park. It is planned to face the new church toward East Hopkins Street but the City owns a strip between the church property and the street, about 50 feet at'the widest, narrowing to 10 feet, and 800-900 feet in length. Fr. Trevino proposed that the City trade that strip for one of equal size on the north side of the church's tract. After discussion, the Mayor said the City Attorney would be requested to give an opinion on the Counci l's abi lity to trade one piece of property for another. I ~