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City Council Meeting Minutes May 17, 2016 visible, and stated that they are here to be civil, but that they are also serious. He read a part of Dr. Hardy's study and read other statistics related to habitat and wildlife in the dam's area. He stated that there would a 2 ft. minimum depth if the dam was removed and provided a photograph illustrating what that would look like. He spoke about a Boy Scout group not wanting to come back because they would have to drag a canoe. He stated that there would be an economic impact due to the loss of tourism. Johnson Ning, spoke about the Cape's Dam and how he has studied the ecological study. He mentioned Dr. Hardy's study and that his modeling was used in Edward Aquifer Authority's (EAA) Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP). He stated that Cape's Dam was never considered a negative or positive in regards to its removal. He stated that this has been looked at backwards. He urged the council to not take the irreversible steps of removing the dam. Erin Wall, addressed the Council about the emails that she had provided previously to the Council regarding the Junk Vehicle Ordinance amendment they were proposing and requested a vote on the issue. Daniel B. Carroll, addressed the council as a canoe instructor and a veteran. He mentioned that he met Mr. Ben Kvanli when he was looking for some assistance with wounded veterans coming down to the river. He stated that if you take out the dam and the mill race then you will take out the available place for them to enjoy the river. Nathaniel Hershaman, addressed the council regarding the proposed amendment on the Junk Vehicle Ordinance and that they would like the City Council to place this on an agenda for a vote. He referred to 6 members of Council speaking in support of this so he asked that they please vote on this amendment. Dianne Wassenich, thanked the Council for their previous work and vote in regards to the Cape's Dam. She stated that this money would be much better used to rebuild the parks and other areas around the City. She wanted the council to hold firm and stated that the River Foundation stands with the Council in wanting to protect the endangered species in the area and returning the river to its natural state. Rachel Marie Rodgers, addressed the council about her recent ability to compete on behalf of the US in the Paralympics and placing third in her event. She wouldn't have had the opportunity to compete without the ability use the City of San Marcos Page 3