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City Council Meeting Minutes March 15, 2016 veterans and their families to San Marcos and kayaked the San Marcos. The bottom -line is that if the dam is removed then there really isn't any reason to come back here. He told a story about a veteran that has been positively impacted by kayaking. He asked the council to repair the dam. Dianne Wassenich, San Marcos River Foundation, thanked the Parks Board and the Staff that have taken the time to get the truth. She provided that there is a lot of incorrect information has been provided to people and that there is a long process ahead of us in regards to permitting to get the dam removed. There are several alternatives that will be presented regarding the Mill Race she stated that the Council has to be careful that stagnant water doesn't stand there. She asked the Council to vote in support of removal. Rachael Rodgers, addressed the Council regarding her love of kayaking the San Marcos River and how it has helped her as a disabled veteran. She asked the Council to not remove the dam. Paul Murray, addressed the Council about Item #23 and the work and the research that has gone into the making of this decision regarding the dam. He referenced that the Parks Board recommendation is to remove the dam. He mentioned that there will have to be the cleanup of sweepers (tree limbs into the river). He asked the Council to remove the dam. Lisa Marie Coppoletta, addressed the Council on item #20 and item #21 and she stated that she believes that this creates a slippery slope. She said asked why the citizens should pay for an attorney for a council member and asked the Council to set a standard. She asked why the City isn't giving rebates to local business for parklets instead of charging them. She stated that she is opposed any fee increase for youth. Tina Simek, spoke about the Lindsey Hill project and would like to see the entrance and exit on Burleson and to save the historic neighborhood. Michelle Harper, United Way of Hays County, thanked the Council requesting the review of the San Marcos Commission on Children and Youth. She stated that they are taking some action very quickly and they are doing an amazing job of working together. She stated that there is not a better way to invest than in our youth of this community. She stated that the Commission felt that if the City was going to spend and invest in a master plan then the United Way Board of Directors should follow that plan, and they do. She thanked the Council for putting their dollars back into the community. City of San Marcos Page 3