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255. Regular Meeting July 23, 2003 Page 6 INTERSECTION OF BROADWAY STREET AND LOCKWOOD STREET; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Mihalkanin moved for adoption of the Resolution, and Mr. Taylor seconded the motion. Mr. Thomaides stated he was in favor of this agreement. He also inquired whether this is similar to the park on Mill Street. Mr. Cobb, Director of Parks and Recreation, stated this property can be developed into a neighborhood park similar to the one the City constructed on Mill Street. He stated agreement includes playground structures, picnic tables, basketball courts and an attractive fence, which will be an asset to the community. The Council then voted unanimously for the adoption of the Resolution. Mayor Habingreither introduced for consideration Item 15 removed from the consent agenda, adoption of Resolution, the caption which was read as follows: ARESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, APPROVING AN AIRPORT PROJECT PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (~TXDOT") FOR GRANT FUNDING FOR RUNWAY IMPROVEMENTS TO THE SAN MARCOS MUNICIPAL AIRPORT; AUTHORIZING TXDOT TO ACT AS THE CITY'S AGENT IN IMPLEMENTING THE AIRPORT IMPROVEMENTS SPECIFIED UNDER THE GRANT; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT AND RELATED DOCUMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Ms. Narvaiz moved for adoption of the Resolution and Mr. Taylor seconded the motion. Mr. Taylor asked for an overview of the agreement. Mr. O'Leary stated in February, 2002, the Council approved a grant application with TxDOT/FAA to fund 90% of the costs for repairs and improvements to the airport primary instrument runway. TxDOT Aviation recommended that the water damage areas of the runway be reconstructed and the entire runway surface and supporting taxiway be overlaYed. TxDOT's engineer estimated the cost of the project to be $2,000,000.00, which will actually cost $1,832,610.00. TxDOT has approved the grant funding for the Project. The Council then voted unanimously for adoption of the Resolution. Mayor Habingreither introduced a discussion regarding a reciprocal visit to Santiago, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. Ms. Narvaiz stated our Sister City, Santiago, visited San Marcos in June. She inquired whether the Council was interested in visiting Santiago. Mayor Habingreither stated he is interested in going to Santiago and feels the trip should be scheduled when the majority of the Council can go. Mayor Habingreither introduced a discussion regarding Single-Member Districts. Ms. Narvaiz stated several citizens have requested Council look at geographical representation with regard to Single-Member Districts being placed on the ballot. Mr. Diaz concurred the need for geographical representation. He feels this would help candidates run a campaign in a