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City Council Meeting Minutes June 18, 2020 <br />Council Member Rockeymoore, stated that there were new rocks and bags of <br />concrete, so somebody has been repairing this dam for years now. If we want <br />to fix this dam, all of these updates have corrupted the process. Looking at the <br />decision to rebuild the dam could take a long time and we would likely not get <br />an agreement from local and state agencies to do this. So the only option <br />would be to remove. With the safety concerns, it needs to come down. <br />Council Member Derrick stated that we gave direction that we wanted <br />another study so she believes we need to stick with that decision. Get the <br />information to Mr. Lumbreras regarding the study we want done. She believes <br />the science and the people in this industry and she prefers to take the dam out <br />and work with the County to create a park. <br />Mayor Hughson stated she wants the study in order for us all to make an <br />educated decision. <br />Council Member Gonzales stated that we need to work together as a council <br />and make this work for our community, no matter the decision. <br />Dr. Mihalkanin, stated he was looking for two things with this discussion item. <br />Repair or Remove and what is the status of the direction given to staff <br />regarding working with the County on their park proposal. Also, we need to <br />determine the permits needed for anything we do. He knows this is going to be <br />a complicated process no matter what decision we make. He apologized for <br />raising his voice earlier, but he felt his integrity was being questioned and he <br />felt that was disrespectful. <br />Mayor Hughson did ask staff about the permits and she wanted to confirm <br />that information regarding these permits are hard to get until a plan to submit <br />is in place. Mr. Lumbreras confirmed this. <br />Mr. Lumbreras said a comprehensive memorandum will be submitted prior to <br />the work session that outlines the steps taken so far in order to help guide <br />Council. <br />Mayor Hughson stated she wants the work session to refine the RFP. Mayor <br />Pro Tem Mihalkanin wants to work with the county and not have a work <br />session. <br />City of San Marcos Page 20 <br />