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Regular Meeting September 4, 2007 Page 2 Mayor Narvaiz read a Proclamation proclaiming National Anthem. Abby Bowers, Goodnight Junior High 7th grader, sang the National Anthem and then she lead the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Narvaiz introduced the Citizen Comment Period. 1) Ted Marchut stated he wished to speak regarding Item 31, discussion. He stated he has resided in San Marcos for 16 years and in the last six years there have been problems with speeders. He stated in his neighborhood there has been mailboxes run over, pets hit by cars and fears a child will be hit. He stated there is also a large amount of litter and these problems have gotten worse. He also stated he is unable to use his deck and open is windows due to the loud noise. 2) Amy Marchant stated she wished to speak regarding Item 31, discussion. She stated they looked for their house for three years and if they would have known about this area they wouldn't have purchased their home. She stated their house value has depreciated and the property owners should be held accountable for all the problems their renters have caused. She encouraged the Council to enforce the Ordinances on the books. 3) Amy Kirwin stated she wished to speak about the Downtown Master Plan Workshop. She thanked Andy and Chance from the Planning Department for their hard work on the Downtown Master Plan. 4) John Stovall stated he was speaking on behalf of Francis Stovall regarding Item 31, discussion. He stated his mother is a senior citizen and she has heard the loud parties and the gun shots. He stated his mom used to have a greenbelt by her property and then the zoning changed and duplexes were built, which should not have occurred. 5) Ed Davis stated he wished to speak regarding Item 31, discussion. He stated he has a lot of sympathy for the neighbors of the Sagewood area. He stated he feels there is a small minority of students creating the problems. He stated he feels this is not a local problem but a change in our society. 6) Kara Sweidel stated she wished to speak regarding Item 31, Ordinance. She encouraged the Council to add recycling pickup for apartments to the recycling contract. She stated she feels this would be beneficial to the City. 7) Diane Wassenich stated she wished to speak regarding Item 31, discussion. She stated she lives near the Sagewood area and has heard the loud noise and seen the litter. She also stated she doesn't feel not everyone who lives causing these problems are students. 8) Nancy Moore stated she wished to speak regarding Item 31, discussion She stated she has lived in her home for 31 years. She stated when she moved into her house, Tanglewood was the last street. She stated the City has created this problem in the Sagewaood neighborhood and she encouraged the Council to fix it. Mayor Narvaiz introduced the Staff Report. Mr. O'Leary stated he did not have a report at this time. Mayor Narvaiz introduced the City Council Report. 1) Ms. Robertson stated she attended the SMCISD convocation, which was very uplifting. She stated she also attended the LCRA Energy Working Group Workshop. This Workshop