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City Council Meeting Minutes September 16, 2021 <br />relates to Strong Towns discussions as well as the quality of jobs in terms of <br />salaries. He also asked how we can push higher density residential to not have <br />as many amenities which may lead to more expensive units. <br />Council Member Baker asked whether we had any surveys completed in <br />Spanish and asked for a status update on the Steering Committee attendance. <br />He also inquired about new multi -family developments and is concerned that <br />all the amenities increase the cost of rent. <br />• Staff stated that they will continue to do Spanish outreach and will also <br />provide a status update on Steering Committee attendance. <br />The Mayor asked what the cost implications of added amenities in a <br />development are and their impact on residents. She asked what types of <br />savings there would be if such amenities were not included, particularly with <br />High Density Development. <br />• Staff and project consultants will do research to address the Mayor and <br />Council Member Baker's question and discussed how community -wide <br />amenities funded by the entire community can provide greater access to the <br />community (ex: Mueller development in Austin, TX). <br />The Mayor requested that the Steering Committee's sentiments regarding <br />shrinking the Second City Center from the area outside the loop of Old <br />Bastrop is conveyed in the summary of the committee feedback upon <br />completion. <br />• Staff and project consultants will ensure this feedback is included. <br />City Manager, Bert Lumbreras, noted the progress so far in the process. He <br />stated that he hopes that the project finds ways to encourage development as it <br />relates to families with children and how we can tie that in with other City <br />initiatives. In addition, Mr. Lumbreras stated that the City is lacking in social <br />events and gatherings for youth and that the City should be a leader in <br />creating ways to have people gather in parks or other areas. <br />Mayor Hughson noted that the Parks staff does a good job with their Party in <br />your Park and Movies in the Park programs. <br />Staff stated that they would provide information on the Virtual Survey which <br />is open until October 4. The following language can be used by Council as <br />outreach for the survey: <br />The San Marcos Planning and Development Services Department invites you <br />City of San Marcos Page 7 <br />