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City Council Meeting Minutes April 7, 2015 IV. Pledges Of Allegiance - United States And Texas Jonathan Vargas, a student at Hernandez Elementary, led the assembly in the pledges of allegiance. V. 30 Minute Citizen Comment Period Rob Roark, addressed the Council about the purgatory park walk on Easter Sunday and complimented the City workers that were out picking up trash. He also recognized the City employees that work on holidays, that people don't see, that keep the city running. He continued with comments regarding the semi -truck that hit a tree on San Antonio Street. He stated that this was not well planned. He also commented on consultants from outside that we pay to come into our City, and that the City needs to be learning from this money that we are spending. He suggested to focus on what we are learning and to use some local people and thoughts. Shea Kirwin, addressed the Council about things that she believe need to change. Skating on sidewalks and the need for it to allow her to have a safe way to get around. She also suggested that some bars can be replaced with something that would benefit the whole community for example family friendly restaurants, arcades, laser tag, etc. She also addressed apartments and although this is a college town suggested that we should build houses for people that aren't just going to be here for a short time. She stated that Sagewood needs attention. She suggested that we should stop putting money toward the college students, and putting it towards long term residents. She thanked her teacher for assisting her in putting her message together, and thanked the Council for all that they do for the City and for passing the smoking ban. Greg Clayton, addressed the Council regarding the current leash law in San Marcos. He asked that the Council revisit this ordinance, and amend it so that if a dog is under reasonable control, not being a nuisance, or doing things that dogs do they can be off leash. He stated that he believes that the fear of liability has replaced our sense of objectivity. He would just like to be able to play fetch with his dog in the park. He thanked the Council for their consideration. Lisa Marie Coppoletta, addressed the Council about the Greater San Marcos Partnership and asked that we establish some criteria for ethical business practices within the new Economic Development Model. She asked that no bonuses be paid out to GSMP. She also spoke about the code rodeo and stated that the consultant is making $3000 /day. She stated that the City needs: a strong ordinance to protect trees, fees for pollution, more archeological dig testing at development sites. She also spoke about how there have been homes that have been damaged by the construction along Hunter Road. Don Eyssen, stated by thanking the folks that were involved in City Council meetings back in 2011. He addressed the Council giving themselves pay increases. He addressed what he believed to be ethical matters and asked the Council why they didn't declare them. He mentioned the Casey Development lawsuit and how we settled with them. He stated that Will Connolly said GSMP would go private and that we shouldn't continue to fund them. He stated that we need to have representative government. Tom Goynes, addressed the Council regarding rivers and needing a can ban here in San Marcos. He would like the Council to include language about banning cans in the legislation currently being proposed regarding the river. The other option is to do it voluntarily and then explained how people can drink out of a refillable growler. He thanked the Council for their time and hope they consider moving forward with a can ban. Jack Fairchild, addressed the Council that he supported what Tom Goynes stated. He spoke City of San Marcos Page 2