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I I I MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, JUNE 16, 1980 25 PRESENT: Mayor Kenneth V. Kraus Council Members Karl W. Brown Robert L. Cavazos Berry R. James Tess Norris John J. Stokes Gilbert G. Tenorio City Manager Deputy City Secretary City Attorney Director of Finance Director of Community Services A. C. Gonzalez Sharyl Werner Barbara Edwards Earl Williams Albert Sierra Also Present: Jeff Watkins, Jim Byrn, Mr. & Mrs. Pryatel, Mr. & Mrs. Jack Stovall, Ted Breihan, John Kreczmer, Kelly Kilber, Frances Emery, Joe Garza, Donna Phillips, Jerri Martin, Dusty Rhodes, Gordon Thompson, Ray Harper, Jake Krauskopf, George Vandervort, Charles Willis, Cooper Slay, Milton Vaverek, Mike Gossett and others. The Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. The Mayor introduced for consideration approval of the minutes of the regular meeting held June 9, 1980. Mr. James moved to approve the minutes. Mr. Tenorio seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. The Mayor introduced for consideration an Ordinance on second 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 PART OF LOT 8 OF THE WEATHERFORD ADDITION FROM "T" (INDUSTRIAL) TO "C'I (COMMERC IAL) . Mr. Cavazos moved the Ordinance be approved on second reading. Mrs. Norris seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. The Mayor introduced for consideration a Resolution having the following caption: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, APPROVING AN ENGINEERING SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR REVISIONS TO BISHOP STREET IMPROVEMENTS CONSTRUCTION PLANS SPECIFICATIONS BETWEEN THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS AND DABNEY-.BYRN AND ASSOCIATES, INC.; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OF SAID CITY TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF SAID CITY AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. MrS. Norris moved the Resolution be adopted. Mr. Cavazos seconded the motion. Mr. Stokes said the City had already spent $250~OQO on this street and that it had been surveyed by two different engineers. The City Manager stated that the engineering information obtained the first time was for a four-lane street but the previous Council decided to change plans due to cost and public displeasure. Mr. Byrn worked for Forrest & Cotton at the time the previous survey was done, so he was familiar with this project. The other engineers interviewed would not guarantee that their proposals would be workable if they would be required to use the information obtained by the previous engineer. Mrs. Norris asked what the time period would be on beginning this project. Mr. Byrn said they had an initial 5 week period after which they would need a go ahead from the Council to proceed. Mr. Tenorio asked Mr. Byrn how much of the original survey could be salvaged. Mr. Byrn said all of the topigraphical work could be used. Mr. Brown asked Mr. Byrn if he thought the quality of the street would make it a long lasting street. Mr. Byrn said yes, but that after the repairs it might become more of a major thoroughfare. On roll call, the following vote was recorded: