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City Council Meeting Minutes August 3, 2021 Jennifer Harris, is a volunteer at the animal regional shelter. Ms. Harris spoke on growth and sustainability in the animal shelter. She provided statistics stating there are 97 dogs kennels and 59 cat kennels; the kennels are often full. The intake number for July was 170 dogs and 184 cats with intake of 41 other animals of various species. The shelter did an amazing job taking in 395 animals with a live outcome of 395. Ms. Harris expressed concern with the shelter not being appropriate for intake and not having behavioral programs. She expressed concern that Kyle and Buda have not done nothing to support the shelter. Ms. Harris would like to see more development to benefit the community and the shelter. Malena Pinjuv, expressed concern that the idea to turn the Dunbar Home Economics building into a public restroom was ever presented. She mentioned the old Baptist Church and the Lamar school, these historical buildings have been sitting there unoccupied for years now, deteriorating to the point where it would be too costly to keep them around. Ms. Pinjuv is concerned that historical buildings are being demolished and turning property into high-rise apartment buildings for Texas State students. She would like council to consider how important the old buildings located in the Dunbar district are to the people who have been there the longest. When they can no longer afford to live within the Dunbar district, their history should still be evident so it can forever be appreciated. Eleanor Owen, through written comment, would like Hays County Food Bank to be considered for American Rescue Plan funds under the category of public health response and serving the hardest hit communities and families. Ms. Owen stated the funding would support the construction of a new food bank facility to be located at the Village on Reimer Avenue. She mentioned the food bank continues to work diligently to provide assistance to those in need during the ongoing pandemic. Ms. Owen stated the current location restricts the ability to receive, store and distribute food to the community. She would like the City and Hays County to make a commitment to ensure access to food for its citizens in crisis, disaster and emergency events. Sharri Levine Boyett, through written comment, spoke on the possible formation of an animal service interlocal committee to include Hays County representatives. Ms. Boyett stated a few purposes but not all, to include animal shelter programs, hire and develop role of animal shelter management, monitor shelter capacity, staff turnover and needs, expansion of facility, future needs for Hays County animal shelters in other locations, development of the City of San Marcos Page 3