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A motion was made by Councilman Hunt, seconded by Councilman Boyd to bring the above item from the table. The motion carried 7 ayes, 0 nays. Mayor Clifford reopened the public hearing to consider the closing of 10th Street S. E., located between the north boundary line from Austin, Street, north to South boundary line of Clarksville Street. Mayor Clifford called for proponents to appear, and Ron Ragan, representing St. Joseph Hospital, spoke in favor of the Street Closing. Mr. Ragan passed out information packets to the Council containing a letter from Police Chief, Karl Louis stating that he has no opposition to closing the street, a letter from Fire Chief, Steve Burgin, stating he does not have any objections to the closing of 10th S. E., but pointed out that emergency services must have access to the east side of the hospital complex, and further stated that it was understood that this access would be provided in the final plans, a report from David Houghton, who conducted a traffic count of vehicles utilizing 10th Street observing approximately 1100 vehicle, and out of that amount only 10 to 17 vehicles actually used the street to get from Clarksville or Austin to the other street, a letter from TU Electric stating they can remove the electrical facilities on S. E. 10th and maintain service to the existing buildings, and a letter from St. Joseph's Hospital to Lone Star Gas of their intent to grant to Lone Star Gas Company a fifteen foot easement on 10th S. E. between the cross Streets of Clarksville Street and Austin Street. Mr. Ragan said that St. Joseph's Hospital is expanding their services to include an additional wrap- around unit on the emergency room, and would like to add to their emergency service a helipad, and in order to do that they would like to have access to 10th S. E. After further discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Boyd authorizing preparation of an ordinance closing 10th S. E. Street between the north boundary line from Austin Street, north to south boundary line of Clarksville Street with the City retaining necessary easements. The motion was seconded by Councilman Fulbright, and carried 6 ayes, 1 nay, Councilman Neeley voting nay. Mayor Clifford declared the public hearing open on the petition of Louise Taylor for a change in zoning from an Agricultural District (A) to a Commercial District (C) on part of Lot 23, City Block 188 -E, located in the 2700 Block of Jefferson Road. Mayor Clifford called for proponents to appear, and Louise Taylor representing the seller, Michael Halbouty appeared before the Council. Ms. Taylor said this request is in consistency with the development that is going on in this area, and as she understood, the Planning and Zoning Commission had recommended General Retail instead of Commercial C, and she would like to go with General Retail zoning. Ms. Taylor said the purchaser said this would be acceptable as long as he could build the funeral home that he wants to build on his property.