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I I I 82 regular meeting august 11, 1980 page three The Mayor then introduced for consideration the turn lane on Roosevelt St. Mr. Gonzalez summarized the history of the project, informing the Council that funds in the amount of $21,000 were available for construction of the Roosevelt improvement or beginning the Jackman Street extension. He said that delay in the approval of the Jackman St. project would jeopardize the acquisition of the property located between Jackman/ Purgatory and Grove Street since the owner wished to begin development of the tract immediately. The City Manager stated that if the Jackman St. extension was delayed, easement would have to be acquired through condemnation. Mr. Stokes moved to approve the turn lane on Roosevelt St. Mrs. Norris seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. The Mayor then introduced for consideration Jackman St. Mr. Cavazos moved to table this item. Mrs. Norris seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. The Mayor then introduced for consideration selection of an engineer for the Mill St. Project. Mr. Stokes stated that he felt there was a need for strong continuity of services and moved that Freese & Nichols, Inc. be designated as the engineer for this project. Mrs. Norris seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. The Mayor then returned to item #9 on the agenda, to hold a public hearing on the Subdivision Ordinance. The Mayor opened the public hearing. Ken Long questioned the statement from the Environmental Assessment. Craig Farmer, from Freese & Nichols, Inc., said the statement was taken verbatim from the original Ordinance except that the time period was changed. Bill Stouffer stated that he thought the definitions in this Ordinance should match those in the General Zoning Ordinance. He thought that the dwelling definition should be more complete. The Mayor then closed the public hearing. The Mayor then introduced for consideration to consider scope of the Bishop St. Project. Jim Byrn, Consulting Engineer, came before the Council with cost estimates on the various alternatives discussed at the last Regular Meeting. Copies of a neighborhood recommendation were also discussed. That recommendation is attached. The Mayor agreed to meet with Mr. Byrn and City staff to consider recommendations on the alternatives presented in view of budgetary constraints. Mr. Gonzalez advised that supplemental funds might be acquired through an assessment program or bond issue. Council requested staff research the feasibility of prohibiting heavy truck traffic on Bishop Street and that property owners be contacted regarding right-of-way requirements. The Mayor introduced for consideration an Ordin~nce on first reading having the following caption: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, AMENDING SECTION 3 OF THAT ORDINANCE WHICH REGULATES AND RESTRICTS THE LOCATION AND USE OF BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES AND LAND, DATED MAY 23, 1966 (VOL. 32) BY CHANGING THE ZONING OF BLOCK 1, PART OF LOT 8 OF THE FAIRLAWN ADDITION; LOCATED ON CREPE MYRTLE FROM "R-l" (SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) TO "c" (COMMERCIAL). Mr. Cavazos moved to approve the Ordinance on first reading. Mrs. Norris seconded the motion. On roll call, the following vote was recorded: AYE: Brown, Cavazos, Kraus, Norris, Stokes, Tarbutton NAY: None ABSTAIN: James