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Jason Braun, 326 Hidden Farms, a licensed irrigator, said he is not against homeowners putting • in their own systems, but he wants them put in properly. He would like to see San Marcos keep the ordinance in place for conservation. There is more to this than just renting a trencher and putting pipe in the ground. He would like to see San Marcos stay strong and keep its rules. Ed Boney, 4009 Oak Street, a homeowner and licensed irrigator, said he was proud to see San Marcos advance in the area of irrigation. The City has advanced in their compliance with different rules and regulations. The City has adopted the state's rules and regulations and has gone beyond that. This protects us all. As homeowners, this insures they have a better built system just like with electrical and plumbing systems. Plans are submitted to the City for review to insure that they are installed properly. The homeowner has the opportunity to install an irrigation system themselves as long as they comply with same rules and regulations as a licensed irrigator. Sophia Azoubel, US Census 2010, Partnership Specialist, discussed the formation of the Complete Count Committee for San Marcos. Hays County has created one, and the City definitely merits a committee of its own. She provided Council with an information packet that included the 2000 response rates. The national rate was 67%, Hays County at 62%, and San Marcos at 59%. It will take a great amount of effort to knock on each door after April 1, 2010. For each percentage point over the national rate of 67%, it will save $70 to $80 million in taxpayer dollars. Federal dollars are allocated based on the census numbers, and we need an accurate count to be sure the federal grants are allocated proportionately and fairly back to the • community. 8. Staff Reports There were no staff reports. 9. City Council Reports There were no City Council reports. CONSENT AGENDA 10. Consider approval of minutes A. March 31, 2009 Regular Meeting 11. Consider adoption of Resolution 2009-52R, authorizing the Citv to affirm the support and partnership with the 2010 Census; and declaring an effective date. 12. Consider adoption of Resolution 2009-53R, approving a multiple use a6reement between the City and the State of Texas acting through the Texas Department of Transportation ("TXDOT"), to allow the City to install and maintain sidewalks and their associated drainage structures on the west side of Loop 82 (Guadalupe Street) from its • intersection with Grove Street to approximately 1,200 feet north; authorizing the City