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February 5, 2008 Page 3 David Newman, 128 E. Holland St., stated he wished to speak on an ordinance created in 1998 prohibiting swimming in Spring Lake Dam. He stated through this process, a fence was constructed from the restaurant to the bridge on Aquarena and the University put forth a curfew. He stated the fence was removed, but the ordinance is still in effect and he encouraged the Council to amend the ordinance. Jennifer Rogers, 623 W. Hopkins, stated she wished to speak regarding Item #23, ordinance. She encouraged the Council to approve this ordinance. Wayne Becak, 1009 Stagecoach Trail, stated he wished to speak regarding Item #30, discussion. He stated he is the Chairman of Government Affairs Committee and is speaking on behalf of the Chamber of Commerce. He stated the Chamber opposes the Rental Registration and feels the existing City Ordinances are sufficient to handle the problem renters. He encouraged the Council to not create a system which will make it harder to do business in San Marcos. Richard Skiles, 100 N. Edwards Gary, Suite #A, stated he wished to speak regarding Item #30, discussion. He stated he attended the last Task Force Meeting and was concerned about the document being circulated. He encouraged the Council to provide a new direction for this Task Force. Conley Giles, 15 Tanglewood, stated he wished to speak regarding Item #30, discussion. He stated he has attended several Council meetings and has read the proposed noise ordinance. He stated he feels the current Ordinance should be enforced which would take care of the current problems. He also suggested the Council consider making the concerned area into a married student housing. Tim Snodgrass, 2549 Deer Stand Loop, stated he wished to speak regarding Item #30, discussion. He stated on behalf of the San Marcos Area Board of Realtors. He stated he feels the Council already has a sufficient Ordinance in place. He stated he feels the proposed documents are not a good use of taxpayer money. 8. Staff Report Ms. Jamison, Interim City Manager, stated she did not have a report. 9. City Council Reports CJ Morgan stated he attended the City Visioning Session. He stated the ASG passed a student referendum to increase the student recreation fees $2. He also congratulated the women's basketball program for their win against Sam Houston State University. He stated he also feels the City should hold property owners and land owners accountable for tenants. He also stated he feels the City has an Ordinance in place to punish those in violation. Mr. Bose stated on Friday, February I" he attended the 62nd Annual Mexican Dinner hosted by the Lions Club, which was a successful event. He also attended the Meet the Candidates for the upcoming Election. Mr. Thomaides stated he wanted to inform the public that last week he attended the NLC leadership training in Austin. He stated he attended the Leading Innovation and Change in Local Government training and seven presentations along with about 120 Council Members and Mayors.