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City Council Meeting Minutes October 18,2016 Staff will provide an interim ordinance prior to CodeSMTX being adopted. ..:00 PM V. 30 Minute Citizen Comment Period David G. Smith,Jr, addressed the Council about the County Bond Election in November and about the negative social media about the Propositions. He spoke about the years' of work that has been gone into these propositions and that these have been well thought out. He stated that he supports the bond propositions and asked the citizens to support them also. Brian Olson, addressed the Council about the packet that he dropped off at the City Manager's Office a couple of weeks ago. He spoke about how the original permit that was originally signed and notarized had been changed by US Fish and Wildlife to a lower permit after it was already signed by the City and he wanted to make sure that the Council was aware of this. Ann Mary Carney, spoke in support of Short Term Rentals in San Marcos. She stated that her and her husband plan to retire in the cabin on the river and she understands that the clause currently would require the owner to be on the premises and she is confused by that. She offered some suggestions about how the property is managed rather than the owner be 100% liable and being in San Marcos at the time that it is rented out. Marianne Moore, spoke in opposition of Short Term Rentals on behalf of the Willow Creek Homeowners Association. She spoke from experience with a VBRO that they had issues with in their neighborhood. Their experiences were very negative. Parties, cars on the street, teenagers trespassing and the owner lived in Kyle. She stated that it took 6 months to get under control. They were able to control it under their homeowner association, but not all neighborhoods are so lucky. The current rental situation demonstrates that the owners are not available to handle issues. She stated that this is a lucrative business but you are asking for trouble. Carl Furry, addressed the Council about a short term rental and how they have a casita on their property and they have enjoyed the experience. He stated that you have control over who is going to rent your space. He realizes that some folks don't care, but this is where the code and enforcement come into play. He stated that they don't want anyone loud in their space, and how they spoke to all of their neighbors prior to doing this. He asked the Council to please not use Austin as your guide in setting your fees. He stated that the fees City of San Marcos Page 3