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City Council Meeting Minutes October 15, 2019 removing Cape's Dam. He stated that he would like to see the history of the dam, how it was constructed and by whom and have it displayed by everyone that comes to the river. He would like to see the City keep the park and remove the dam. It makes for a safer and less obstructive run of the river. Keep the park and remove the dam. Sara Lee Underwood Myers, stated that she lives in the flood area near Cape's Dam and while she didn't have an opinion she is very interested in the conversation. She provided that the League of Women Voter's Guide is out for review. She invited everyone to the next Council of Neighborhood Associations meeting on October 21 and to their Candidate Forum to be held at San Marcos Activity Center, Room 3 at 7pm. Lastly, she stated she had a thief come on her porch and her camera captured their image. She will be publishing the picture in the paper. Kelly Stone, provided that she was the gal holding the signs during the Work Session and spoke against Cape's Dam. She stated that she is the chair of the Parking Advisory Board and spoke about their recommendations that will be discussed by the Council tonight. She provided that we are trying to help residents and employees downtown before we go to meters. She provided that we are trying to create solutions that are ADA friendly, employee friendly and resident friendly. We want to change the dynamics of downtown parking. In conclusion, free the river. Kathy Morris, spoke as a representative of the Family Justice Center Board. She provided that this is a completely volunteer board and reviewed the history of the board from inception (2007) and the beginning of fundraising for the Village Main. Twelve years later, the Family Justice Center opened in 2019. She provided the financial responsibilities of the center includes maintenance fees, office communications systems, furnishings and supplies. The purpose of the $45,000 allocation is to help fund a full-time director who will provide services, coordinate daily activities and partners, and a receptionist to assist the director with intake and other responsibilities. Hays County has already approved the funding within their budget. They hope this will be an annually recurring partnership agreement with funding from both the City and County. The family justice center will continue to raise funds to meet the financial obligations of daily, monthly, and annual operations. Gabriela Lara, Director of the Family Justice Center, stated that currently victims of domestic violence and violent crimes in San Marcos and Hays County, Texas must travel around the city of San Marcos to reach vital City of San Marcos Page 2