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City Council Meeting Minutes February 7,2017 He asked if that is what that Council really wants? HC Kyle, 711 W San Antonio Street, addressed the Council as a previous P&Z commissioner, and spoke about how we need a buffer between the downtown district and the neighborhood. He stated that when you see a single family residence and cars are parked on both sides of the street it creates an unsafe situation. He asked the Council to please understand how they feel. If we don't go to our legislators to control the growth of the university, it will continue to grow. Brenda Smith,PO BOX 5156, San Marcos, spoke in regards to the noise ordinance and how it has some short comings. She stated that you may be able to hear the music being played inside your home or office but they are not in violation of the city ordinance. She stated that the Noise Ordinance was going to be reviewed, but she is not sure if it ever was. She stated that she use to own the Young Building at 323 Hopkins until 2015. She said that when they owned the building Tantra had outdoor music and Zelick's had outdoor music and it was very difficult to handle. If you have 60 decibels on either side of you it can get very loud. She stated that she voted for every single Council Member on the dais and asked for them to approve the appeal. Monty Moore, 609 Larne, has been a resident of San Marcos for 38 years and stated that he has been the owner and operator of Calcutta's for 24 years. He stated that when he was downtown on the square he would have to deal with trash,urine,vomit and occasionally blood outside of his shop. Now that he is at 322 W Hopkins and there could potentially by bars he is very concerned. HE asked the Council if they don't stop this now,when will they stop it? Melinda Habingrather,2706 James Street, stated that she has known Forrest Higdon for many years. She said that he is a man of impeccable character, and that he is the type of man you want in this community. She stated that one thing that we keep hearing is wrong. This is not a bar it is a pizza restaurant, and is completely legal for an area zoned the way it is. She mentioned that she has a granddaughter that is dying from a rare condition and that Forrest helped raise over$2000 last week to go towards her treatment. She stated that she wants a guy like that in this community. She said that if he says that he is going to be a part of something then he will be. She will vouch for him. Karen Brown, 834 W Hopkins, stated that she voted for all of the members of Council and has lived in San Marcos since 1980, and her husband previously served on Council. She stated that this is a hard job and that she has nothing City of San Marcos Page 9