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City Council Meeting Minutes September 15, 2020 case count the movement of case count numbers to recovered. He inquired about the different methods utilized by Travis County and San Marcos regarding how cases are moved to recovered. Mr. Stapp stated that Travis County automatically moves a person to recovered status once 21 days passes from the positive test. In San Marcos, the Health Department will check in by having an investigation over the phone and a person must be symptom free to be considered recovered. Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Rockeymoore asked if the County has been under staffed? Mr. Stapp stated that at first it was a small number of staff but there are additional positions that have assisted. Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Rockeymoore asked in regards to the current staffing and moving the active cases to recovered it lists the active cases much higher in San Marcos than other cities with more population. Mr. Stapp mentioned other cities are using other methods to move patients to recovered and Hays County does an investigation and does have a more efficient process. Council Member Baker asked about percentages of active cases and stated it has been similar since the beginning and asked if we are better off now than before? Mr. Stapp stated mid-July did have a spike in cases but the best way to ensure safety is to remain diligent in protection and social distancing. Council Member Baker asked if Eric Schneider, Epidemiologist has advised if it is safe to open at this point. Mr. Stapp stated that the decision was made by the City team. Council Member Baker asked what specific number do we need to have a re -closure of the city. Mr. Stapp stated that they are not looking at a specific number but will be looking at the trajectory trend. Council Member Derrick asked about exit and entry points at the river, how many entry and exits will there be and where would they be located. Jamie Lee Case, Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation, stated residents can enter city park for swimming and kayaking (recreational activities) and exit Rio Vista and there will be signage. Mrs. Case stated staff will block the actual park and remove picnic tables and BBQ areas to limit the ability for people to gather. Mrs. Case stated the fencing has been modified away from the river and it blocking more of the park areas. Council Member Derrick stated citizens were confused due to tube outfitters being closed due to the Governors order but they are allowed to bring in their own tube. Council Member Derrick asked about parking. Mrs. Case stated the City parking lot will be open for parking and Rio Vista parking lot will be closed due to construction. Residents can park at Cheatham and CM Allen and the parking lot at Rio Vista will have a trail to walk down to the new shared use path. Council Member Derrick would like to make sure it is conveyed that citizens wear masks when loading City of San Marcos Page 4