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3 . Regular Meeting January 17, 2006 Page 3 1 Jr. events. 9) Mayor Narvaiz reminded the Citizens about the Citizen Summit to be held on Thursday, January 26, 2006, at the Activity Center from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.. 10) Mayor Narvaiz stated she attended the 1st Annual Heritage Debutant Ball. 11) Kyle Morris stated he has received student input regarding the proposed reduced number of lanes on LBJ. He stated most students believe this is a good proposal to increase safety. He stated the students also believe that downtown should be a destination in the City and not a pass through. I Mayor Narvaiz stated she would like to move to Item 23, to receive an update and hold a discussion regarding the Skate Park. Mr. O'Leary stated during the budget workshop, a discussion occurred about the possibility of using the $90,000.00 designated for a youth facility to help construct the skate park. Amy Kirwin, Skate Park Committee, showed the Council where the proposed skate park would be located. Ms. Kirwin stated the committee is asking for a $100,000.00 grant from LCRA. She stated during a meeting with LCRA the suggestion was made to relocate the dog park, additional small dog park and move the skate park into the old dog park location. She stated in 2008 the National Guard Armory will be moving out, and this could provide additional parking spaces. Craig Corbin, Chair of the Youth Commission, stated the Youth Commission supports any type of safe activity and environment for San Marcos Youth. He stated the Youth Commission wrote a letter of support to the LCRA Grant Committee. He stated even though the Youth Commission supports the Skate Park, eventually they still want a Youth Center. Mr. Guerrero inquired as to the amount of funds the Youth Commission needs for a Youth Center. Mr. Corbin stated the Youth Commission does not have figures for a facility, but the Center should be for 12 year olds and older youth. He stated the Center should be open Monday - Friday from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and all day Saturday and should provide activities, tutoring and mentoring. Mr. Thomaides thanked the citizens for their hard work on this project. He stated he feels this is a positive project for the community. The Council agreed by consensus to move $90,000.00 from the Youth Center funds to help fund the Skate Park. Mayor Narvaiz introduced for consideration approval of minutes of the Special Meeting held January 5, 2006, approval of minutes of the Regular Meeting held January 9, 2006, and adoption of eleven Resolutions, on consent. The Council removed Items 15, 17, 20 and 21, adoption of Resolutions, to be considered separately. Mr. Jones moved for approval of minutes of the Special Meeting held January 5, 2006, approval of minutes of the Regular Meeting held January 9, 2006, and adoption of the remaining seven Resolutions (including amendment to Item 18, adoption of a Resolution), on consent, and Mr. Mihalkanin seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. The captions of the Resolutions read as follows: 1 Adoption of Resolutions,