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1127 . 9 2 Regu ar Meetlng November 8, 1 99 Page his complaints. Mr. McGlothlin also advised the Council he has witnessed unmarked vehicles driving 30 miles per hour at night with the headlights turned off, jumping out of their vehicles yelling, "Task force, task force, freeze." He stated they are going to end up hurting someone while trying to stop a minor from drinking beer or trying to stop someone who is 23 years of age from drinking at 12:05 a.m. at night. (6) Loretta Martin was not present when called upon. (7) Walt Plummer stated the complaints made by Messrs. Melcher and McGlothlin should be investigated. Mr. Plummer pointed out the glass bottom boats were still operating and SWT is still mowing in the prohited area, and these activities should not be allowed if it is unsafe. Mr. Plummer stated the dam has historic significance and he urged the Council to deny supporting SWT with the dam curfew. (8) Frederick Davis stated he was present regarding Item 10.B. on the agenda regarding the discussion of the IH35 ramp reversal between McCarty and Wonder World and would like to speak when the item is reached. (9) Megan Combs stated she lives in the Clear Springs Apartments and swims in the river. She does not believe SWT has any interest in the river. She asked the Council if the dam situation is so dangerous she should not be sleeping in her apartment which is four feet from the river. (10) Ryan Kane stated he spends the majority of his income in San Marcos. It is his opinion a curfew would not be imposed if there were not plans for the Texas River Center. (11) Bryan Anderson stated the dam curfew involves a moral safety issue. The structure of the deck at Joe's Crab Shack is next to the dam. If the dam is a safety issue, then the deck should be a safety issue also. (12) Mark Carter requested Council agendas be made available earlier and be placed on the Internet. He wants the fence at the dam to be taken down. (13) Carol Coughlin stated she wants the Council to lift the curfew issue. She stated the City Attorney has advised the City is not liable. She stated the citizens rely on the Council to be their voice and the Council needs to get others (TNRCC, etc.) to listen. She stated the curfew does not put pressure on SWT to fix the problem. (14) Sue Turney advised the Council she provided two petitions to the City Secretary with signatures of homeowners who are against changing the R-1 zoning to high density for 11.5 acres at Holland, Highland, Nichols and N.LBJ requested by TND Fund. (15) Tom Pope stated just below the Spring Lake Dam is his favorite swimming hole and believes it has been damaged at least since 1984. He believes it will take a dam expert to say the dam is unsafe. The large hole in the dam and cracks have been there for years. He thinks SWT could get things repaired quickly if they wanted to. (16) Gerald Hill stated he works for SWT. He stated the letter SWT received from TNRCC regarding the Spring Lake Dam was very direct and specific. There is eminent danger and an unacceptable risk to the public. He showed a picture of a large hole in the dam taken by a diver. Mayor Moore introduced for consideration approval of one appointment to the Economic Development Council. Mr. Hernandez indicated the Neighborhood Association has not yet had their meeting to recommend someone to him. This matter will be rescheduled. Mayor Moore introduced for consideration approval of one appointment to the Drainage Advisory Board. Mr. Moseley was not present at this meeting and this matter will be rescheduled. Mayor Moore introduced for consideration a public hearing and adoption of a Resolution, the caption which was read as follows: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, ACCEPTING A GRANT FROM THE BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE UNDER THE LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANTS PROGRAM TO PURCHASE RADAR UNITS FOR PATROL VEHICLES FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACT IN ALL MATTERS REGARDING THIS GRANT PROGRAM AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Moore opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to speak. No one did, so Mayor Moore closed the public hearing. Mr. Hernandez moved