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At a glance: San Marcos council votes Dec. 16 — consent items, speed limit increase and a historic‑register letter
Summary
Council approved the consent agenda, passed a speed‑limit ordinance and voted to send a letter about the Thompson–Cape dam nomination; it also appointed Raymond Best to the Human Services Advisory Board.
A summary of recorded council actions on Dec. 16:
- Consent agenda: Council approved items 1–4, 6 and 7 by single motion (vote recorded 7–0).
- Ordinance 2025‑53 (Item 5): Council approved an ordinance increasing the speed limit on FM 110 from 60 to 65 mph (northbound and southbound) on second reading; the motion passed 5–2.
- Resolution / National Register letter (Item 8): Council voted 4–3 to transmit a letter to the Texas Historical Commission that acknowledges historic features at the Thompson–Cape dam site while requesting additional review, notification clarifications and narrative changes as appropriate. The letter will be transmitted ahead of the THC’s Jan. 16 comments deadline.
- Appointment (Item 10): Council appointed Raymond Best to the Human Services Advisory Board.
No final action was taken on the Francis Harris Lane preferred‑scenario amendment (data center): staff presented the resubmittal and the item was set for further Planning & Zoning and council hearings in early 2026; council requested additional documentation and a redlined restrictive covenant before further votes.
Why this matters: the recorded votes implement routine traffic regulation, fulfill local appointment duties, and establish the city’s procedural stance on a contested historic‑register nomination while preserving council flexibility on the larger planning matter.
