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S'VW"liZos Cit of San Marcos 630 East Hopkins <br /> y San Marcos,TX 78666 <br /> Work Session Meeting Minutes <br /> City Council <br /> Tuesday,June 16,2026 3:00 PM City Council Chambers <br /> 630 E. Hopkins -Work Session <br /> I. Call To Order <br /> With a quorum present, the work session of the San Marcos City Council was <br /> called to order by Mayor Hughson at 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 16,2026. This <br /> meeting was held both in person and online. <br /> II. Roll Call <br /> Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Alyssa Garza arrived at 3:01 PM. <br /> Mayor Pro Tern Shane Scott arrived at 3:10 PM. <br /> Present: 7- Mayor Pro Tern Shane Scott, Deputy Mayor Pro Tern Alyssa Garza, Council <br /> Member Amanda Rodriguez, Mayor Jane Hughson, Council Member Lorenzo <br /> Gonzalez, Council Member Matthew Mendoza and Council Member Josh Paselk <br /> III. Citizen Comment Period <br /> Jean Baggett(Downtown Association San Marcos (DASM) supported <br /> exploring a downtown city hall, noting unanimous DASM board backing and <br /> examples of cities benefiting from downtown civic centers. Acknowledged cost <br /> concerns but emphasized pursuing financing options that avoid a tax increase. <br /> Duane Bradley (South Square Collective)supported the downtown location, <br /> stating it would increase business activity and modernize downtown. <br /> Lisa Prewitt, Opposed a public-private partnership, citing that residents would <br /> bear the cost. Highlighted limited reserves, high existing debt, a budget deficit, <br /> and recent staff cuts. Urged rebuilding on city-owned land instead of removing <br /> more downtown property from the tax rolls. <br /> Amy Meeks opposed the Upward Communities contract, calling the project <br /> scope unnecessary given fiscal constraints. Urged using the <br /> termination-for-convenience clause as the most responsible exit. <br /> Camille Phillips discussed local flood risks and noted the effects of even small <br /> City of San Marcos Page 1 <br />