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City Council Meeting Minutes August 17, 2021 <br />Council Member Gonzales inquired about discussions with Texas State and if <br />there is an option to partner with them. Mr. Stewart stated is not aware of any <br />programs that Texas State is pushing at this time, but this is something the <br />City can look into. <br />Council Member Baker expressed his appreciation to staff for bringing this <br />item forward. He inquired about Texas State's fiber optics and do they have <br />some already. He thinks the City should take some ownership in the internet <br />connectivity realm to ensure internet access is provided to all citizens. <br />Council Member Gleason expressed his appreciation to staff for the <br />information presented. He would like to see alternative options reviewed in an <br />effort to expand services throughout the community. <br />Council Member Garza stated the school district did have family members ask <br />for extra hot spots and there is still a need within the community. <br />Mayor Hughson inquired about funding and the ability to have multiple <br />vendors. <br />Council Member Baker stated that partnerships could help leverage the cost to <br />the City for these services. He noted that we call ourselves the Innovation <br />Corridor and increased internet access can support that. <br />After council discussion, council provided consensus on the following: <br />1. Obtain information from the School District <br />2. Pursue alternative options (or hybrid option) such as partnering with the <br />school district and local internet providers and seek possible grant funding <br />3. Ensure a baseline of 100Mbps is obtained when working with providers. <br />EXECUTIVE SESSION <br />2. Executive Session in accordance with: <br />1. Section §551.071 of the Texas Government Code: Consultation with Attorney: To <br />receive advice of legal counsel regarding the Purchase and Sale Agreement with <br />Pursuant Ventures Development, LLC for the San Marcos Sportsplex Project <br />2. Section §551.071 of the Texas Government Code: Consultation with Attorney: To <br />receive advice of legal counsel regarding the application of HK Real Estate <br />Development, LLC for Proposed Permit for New TPDES Permit No. W00015784001; <br />TCEQ Docket No. 2021 -0053 -MWD; SOAH Docket No. 582-21-1893 <br />3. Section §551.087 of the Texas Government Code: Economic Development to receive a <br />briefing and deliberate regarding the Project Robot. <br />City of San Marcos Page 5 <br />