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City Council Meeting Minutes January 29, 2019 <br />machinery platform. <br />The Historical Preservation Commission recommended approval of <br />designating Thompson/Cape <br />Dam and Ditch Engineering Structure as a local historic landmark 4-2. The <br />Planning & Zoning Commission denied recommendation 5-4. A super majority <br />vote by Council would be required for approval. <br />Mayor Hughson opened the Public Hearing at 6:55 p.m. <br />Those who spoke: <br />Kelly Stone, stated the legislature recently removed a piece of history from the <br />State Capital. She feels it was put there as a reminder that the white man has <br />the power and they determine what is considered history. She made a comment <br />stating this white man can put a dam up wherever he wants. She is thankful <br />more women and people of color have been elected that said enough is enough <br />and that version of history is short sided and is plain wrong. She stated this <br />dam is dangerous to vegetative, aquatic, and human life. She ended by saying <br />"Cape's needs to go, its about dam time." <br />Frank Arredondo, has been a resident for 72 years. He has dedicated his time <br />to civic activity, to represent those that can not speak for themselves. He stated <br />it is time to take back what is ours. We went to the river, Capes Dam, the <br />waterfall and he explained how beautiful it is. It needs to be there for the <br />future generations. He asked that Council make the historical designation of <br />Cape's dam. He ended his comments with a saying from his grandfather "son, <br />everything changes except man's stupidity." <br />Ryan Patrick Perkins, spoke in support of the historical designation and we <br />want to maintain the river. We do not need 75 pages of documents to tell us <br />this area is historical. This river brings us together, it is a landmark. We need <br />to take a holistic approach to what our cultural resources are and the identity <br />of our community. What do we value and what do we respect. We need to put <br />value on our landscape and our history. Please consider making this landmark <br />designation. <br />Linda Coker, is a member of the Hays County Historical Commission. Tonight <br />Ms. Coker read a letter from one of the State's Top Preservationist and <br />President of the Hays County Historical Commission, Kate Johnson. <br />"To the Honorable Mayor Hughson and Members of the San Marcos City <br />City of San Marcos Page 6 <br />