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79. Regular Meeting December 13, 2004 Page 2 Mayor Narvaiz introduced an announcement by a representative for the United States Postal Service regarding future San Marcos Post Office I service. Sandi Rybicki, a real estate representative for the U.S. Postal Service, stated San Marcos will receive an additional Post Office. She stated plans have been drafted for the new Post Office. She stated the next steps after this announcement include a 45-day waiting period, then 15 days for receiving comments, and finally an additional 30-day waiting period to answer any comments received. She also stated there are several areas being considered: Wonder World, McCarty at Hunter Road, and Leah Street. Mr. Thomaides inquired whether the new Post Office will become the main Post Office, and was advised it would be, and it should be completed in 2 1/2 years. Mayor Narvaiz introduced for consideration adoption of an Ordinance on third and final reading, the caption which was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, ADOPTING A NEW CITY OF SAN MARCOS LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE, INCLUDING CHAPTER 1, DEVELOPMENT PROCEDURES, CHAPTER 2, DEVELOPMENT IN THE EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION, CHAPTER 3, COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING, CHAPTER 4, ZONING REGULATIONS, CHAPTER 5, ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS, CHAPTER 6, DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS, CHAPTER 7, PUBLIC FACILITIES STANDARDS, AND CHAPTER 8, DEFINITIONSi MAKING FINDINGS IN CONNECTION1 WITH THE ADOPTION OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODEi AUTHORIZING THE PROMULGATION OF A TECHNICAL MANUAL AND OTHER TECHNICAL REFERENCES BY THE CITY STAFF i PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES i AND INCLUDING PROCEDURAL PROVISIONS. Mr. Mihalkanin moved for adoption of the Ordinance or third and final reading and to include the amendments provided in the Memo dated December 10, 2004, and Mr. Thomaides seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mayor Narvaiz introduced for consideration adoption of an Ordinance on third and final reading, the caption which was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, CHANGING THE DATE FOR REGULAR CITY ELECTIONS FROM THE SECOND UNIFORM ELECTION DATE IN EACH CALENDAR YEAR TO THE FOURTH UNIFORM ELECTION DATE IN EACH CALENDAR YEARi AND INCLUDING PROCEDURAL PROVISIONS. Mr. Guerrero moved for adoption of the Ordinance on third and final reading, and Mr. Diaz seconded the motion. Mr. Mihalkanin thanked the citizens and the Council for the wide range of issues discussed regarding the election date change. He stated he feels the election date change is a Charter issue and legitimately should be given to the citizens to vote I on. Mr. Bose stated he agrees with Mr. Mihalkanin and also feels the citizens should vote on this change. Mr. Taylor stated he feels the date