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City Council Meeting Minutes June 16, 2020 <br />stated all encompassing and that means anything from education or work <br />experience needed for these companies that come to our community. Mr. <br />Rockeymoore asked about the City of San Marcos and how we compare to <br />other communities in our region. Mr. Giulietti stated the GSMP is basically an <br />outsourced economic resource to the City and they respond to all inquires <br />regarding future job creation. He explained that 80 to 90 percent of their <br />recruitment effort is for San Marcos. They also serve as the economic <br />development staff for Hays and Caldwell counties. <br />Mr. Rockeymoore stated that biotech was a large part of the future. He would <br />like to continue this initiative. Mr. Giulietti said they will continue to seek <br />these types of companies. <br />Council Member Derrick thanked Mr. Giulietti for the presentation and the <br />work GSMP has done. She stated that she has heard that GSMP is a "pay to <br />play" organization, that if they don't pay, GSMP will not help a company. She <br />asked how can Scott can assist us with this. Mr. Giulietti was shocked at this <br />information and in the 18 months he has been in this position he is unaware of <br />this and will remedy it immediately if he sees it happen. Ms. Derrick's hope is <br />that we are now in a position that our local economy will be paid attention to <br />no matter how big or small the company. Mr. Giulietti said his team is looking <br />at things holistically and hold us accountable and let's move forward. <br />Council Member Baker stated we hear a lot about increasing our tax base, <br />GSMP has been bringing business that are outside the core causing sprawl <br />which is a negative impact on our core. What is being done to refocus GSMP <br />to bring more infill development. Mr. Giulietti stated this challenges us <br />because that we don't have existing infrastructure to support that kind of <br />growth. He has shown developers downtown area and tried to convince them <br />to bring resources to help grow downtown. There is nowhere to build in the <br />dense areas of San Marcos and no existing buildings for the purposes for those <br />interested in San Marcos. <br />Council Member Baker said GSMP has been in business for 10 years, when will <br />the mission be complete. Looking at how much has been spend on GSMP over <br />the years. There is no doubt the return on investment has been there. Do you <br />believe GSMP can operate in a smaller budget now that you can spend the <br />money more effectively. Mr. Giulietti stated the mission is never done. We are <br />going to continue to see an influx in the community due to more jobs <br />opportunities for our residents. Our goal in organization is to further diversify <br />more funding from the public sector to private sector. Currently it is 60% <br />City of San Marcos Page 10 <br />