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reglJlar meeting, february 13, 1967 page two a tentative proposal had been made that morning and the County Commissioners "seemed receptive to the idea". Mrs. Scrutchin said the State Library would have to approve this method of financing, if agreed upon by the City and County. After thorough discuss- ion, Alderman Pool moved that the Library Board be authorized to divert $1,000 of the $3,000 in capi- tal outlay for books in the Library budget, as a donation to the operation of the Hays County Book- mobile, provided the Hays County Commissioners supply the remaining $900 necessary. Alderman Damon seconded the motion and on roll call, the following vote was recorded; AYE: NAY: Damon, Froh, Korff, Pool None The Mayor declared the motion carried. The Mayor introduced two representatives of signal light compariies that had been requested to make traffic surveys of do~ntown San Marcos. Douglas Byrne rep- resented "Signal Engineerin~" and David Stroffol ino, "Econolite". Mr. Byrne said San Marcos' traffic con- gestion could be reduced to four factors; I. Too many vehicles 2. Pedestr i ans 3. Parking 4. Antiquated signals Problems relating to the first three could only be reduced by changing the fourth to "improved signal I ighting". Two types of signal I ighting were explain- ed by the engineers, prices ranging from $25,000, up. The benefits of declaring one-way traffic on either Guadalupe or LBJDrive were discussed at length with both engineers. The Mayor reminded the Counci I that the State Highway Dept. wou I d have to be consul ted before any action could be taken on one-way traffic on Guadalupe. In addition to the Highway Department, Mr. Serur said he felt the Planning & Zoning Commiss- ion, the Citizens Ad~isory Committee and other civic gr"oups shou I d be consul ted. Mr. Damon sa i d the Chamber of Commerce should be included. Dr. Pool expressed the opinion that the Counci I should proceed with the project without delay. After thorough d~scussion of the aspects of i nsta 1.1 i ng a new signa I light i ng sys- 'tem,the City Manager was directed to arr.ange a meet- ing with the Highway Engineers and other mentioned groups. Lewis Haynes, Volunteer Fire Chief, appeared before the Council to recommend pur6hase of a site at the corner of Hopkins and Blanco for the proposed new fire station. The property is valued at $11,000. Mr. Haynes said a number of sites had been under study and his recommendation had the endorsement of the officers of the Volunteer Fire Department. The site had also been ,approved'by the State Fire Commiss- ion. Alderman Froh.moved that the Council approve purchase of the sLte at the northwest 'corner of Hop- kins and Blanco. Alderman Damon seconded the motion. In the discussion which fol lowed. Chie~ Haynes stated that 75% of the fires the past ten years had been in the south part of town, easi Iy accessible from the chosen site. The width of Hopkins Street qualified the site for a fire station. J, T. Brown, Executive I I I