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regu I ar meet i ng, november 7, 1966 page three I The need to employ a firm of archi~ects for the three public buildings to be constructed with the Bond Issue funds was discussed. It was explained that, in order to qualify for federal funds, the application must carry the name of the architectural firm employed for the work. A I derman Korff moved that the City Manager i nv i te "sever- a architects for interview by the Counci I. Alderman Damon seconded the motion, which was passed by commor\ consent. It was agreed that the interviews would be held by the Cour\cil, Thursday, Nov. 17, starting at 7:00 p.m. The Mayor announced that it was necessary to appoint one member to the Zoning Urdinance Board of Adjustmer\t, and an alternate member. Mr. Serur asked Counci I approval of his appointment of Joe Ascoha as member, and E~win Tiejter\ as alternate. After discussion, Alderman Pool moved that the Counci I approve Joe Ascona ana Erwin Tiej- ten as membe~ and alternate member, respectively, tQ the Zoning Ordinance Board of Adjustment. Alderman Korff seconded the motion and on roll cal I the following vote was recorded: AYE: NAY: Damon, Froh, Korff, Pool, Whittenberg None The Mayor declared the motion carried. I The Mayor read aloud a letter from the Texas Highway Depart- ment, reporting on a requested survey of the need for a traffic light at Hopkins and RM 12. The results of the survey were that at no single hour of the day did the traffic justify a traffic light. There was discussion on the situation. The City Manager said that a report on the traffic survey being made by the signal light company should be in within a few weeks. J t was suggested that the Po lice Department be re- quested to prepare a report on the number of accidents which have occurred at the corner of Edward Gary and Hopkins since the extension of RM 12 through the City, and at the corner of Hopkins and RM 12. An enquiry was made about the problem of two-way traffic on the I 35 access roads. The City Manager stated the Highway Department had refused tha~request, also. Mr. Whittenberg said he thought the City's Highway Committee, the County Commissioners Court and the Texas Highway Depart- ment should start working toward getting a loop around San Marcos, to alleviate traffic congestion in the heart of the City. Alderman Whittenberg moved approval of a Resolut- ion to authorize the City's Highway Committee to start work in that direction. Alderman Froh seconded the motion, which passed by common consent. Alderman Korff spoke of the need for parking on one side of the street, only, in the vicinity of Vi I la Marques Apartments. He said he felt parking on one side of the street, only. on Blanco, Scott and Endicott, and other short streets in the Vi Ila Marques area should be con- sidered. Alderman Whittenberg said off-street parking regu- lations should be enforced. I The Mayor read a request from members of Greater Beihel Baptist Church for a street light in front of their church bui Iding at 726 Centre Street. Alderman Pool moved that the City request LCRA to install a street light at 726 Centre. Alderman Froh seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.