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38. Regular Meeting January 18, 2005 Page 10 anticipated. He stated the City will count the traffic and at the end of the year send the State a bill for the number of vehicles that use the road. He stated the first thing the City needs to do is the pre- application, which will take an estimated three months to put together and be submitted to the Highway Commission. At that point, the Highway Commission can either approve it or deny it. He stated if the Highway Commission approves the application, then TxDOT will negotiate an agreement with the City. He stated after the Highway Commission approves the contract the City can proceed with the design, right-of-way acquisition, and utility adjustment. Mr. Mihalkanin stated it seems TxDOT is now authorized to sell bonds. Mr. Serano stated yes, the bonding is the new source of money. Mr. Taylor inquired when the first payment by the State would be made to the City. Mr. Serano stated the project will take thirty-nine months to develop and to open the road, and then a year later the City will get the first Pass Through Toll payment from the State. Mr. Taylor inquired whether the County would participate. Mr. O'Leary stated part of the City case to the State is going to be based on servicing people from San Marcos, Wimberley and Hays County. Laurie Anderson, Director of Engineering, stated the City will still apply for CAMPO Metropolitan Mobility Funds. Mr. Thomaides stated the citizens consistently say traffic and transportation are their number one concerns. He stated he feels the City should complete an application and continue to look at other options available. The Council agreed by consensus to submit an application to TxDOT. Mayor Narvaiz introduced a discussion regarding setting a date for an Unrelated Persons Ordinance Workshop and direction to Staff (proposed Workshop date: Monday, January 31, 2005, or Monday, February 7, 2005, at 6:00 p.m.) The Council agreed to hold a Workshop on Monday, January 31, 2005, from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. The Council also requested Staff provide a presentation on the history and enforcement of the Ordinance. Mayor Narvaiz introduced a discussion regarding the City's participation at the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada, May 22-25, 2005, and direction to Staff. Mr. O'Leary stated the International Council of Shopping Centers holds an international conference in which thirty-two thousand delegates from the retail sector go to network and learn about their business. He stated a suggestion was made that the City of San Marcos might want to participate in the convention. He also stated the convention will be held in Las Vegas in May. He stated he needs direction whether the Council is interested in participating in this convention. Staff would like to know if the Council is interested in pursuing this particular event. Mr. Taylor inquired to whether the City would be doing a presentation or have a thirty-four by thirty-four promotional panel. Mr. O'Leary stated the City would have a panel on the wall and City officials can stand in front of the panel and speak to delegates. Mayor Narvaiz stated the Outlets feel this Public