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Melanie Ferrari, 601 University, introduced herself as the newly elected ASG president and 40 expressed her desire to continue the current great relationship between the university and the community. She then introduced the new student liaison, Tyler Johnson. Tyler Johnson, 601 University, stated that he is honored to serve as the new Student Liaison. He reiterated that cooperation between the City and the student body is essential to success. Through service and leadership alongside each other, we can accomplish our goals. Matt Akins, 312 Laredo, provided written comments (attached). Christie Maycock, 1900 Aquarena Springs #6201, reported she is the new CEO of Compliance Aviation. She stated that airport activities need a larger voice in the process. They are experiencing stagnant economic growth, and they need fresh voices. She reported that meetings are being canceled to avoid public input. Amy Kirwin, 1131 MLK, President of CONA, reported that at the June 28 meeting there was much discussion on the proposed Smart Code, and they had many questions. She requested that the process not be rushed so we can determine how it will impact the neighborhoods. She emphasized that CONA has been working /partnering with the City for over 30 years. They are not going anywhere. Gayle Ramsey, 1610 Lancaster, expressed concern about appointments of neighborhood • representation. If the City attempts to actually put a lock on the voices of the community, it will not be accepted. She referenced the new Student Liaison and noted that the ASG voted for that person, and if the neighborhoods are deprived of that important point if the Council does the appointments, then who will speak for us. This is an opportunity for better communication. There are schisms here. She asked the Council to try to bring these parts together, and this is a perfect opportunity to do so. Thea Dake, 220 N. Johnson, reported that at the last Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, many people shared their feelings as to inappropriateness for the historic neighborhoods. This started as a downtown neighborhood study. She quoted from a June 8 article (quote attributed to Mayor Narvaiz) from the Regional Mayor's Forum, and stated this sounds like the Smart Code is already considered a done deal. She said that she has received numerous reassurances this is only a proposal and subject to changes. She hopes Mayor's statement about building a city is not just about buildings, but about people. Polly Wright, 1134 W. Hopkins, said she doesn't want appointed representatives. She wants to at least have a say in who they are. 011ie Giles, 524 Valley, said she is against a neighborhood commission. We don't need it in our neighborhoods. We can come to you ourselves. She asked who would serve on this commission and expressed concern it would be someone the Council would dictate to. She asked the Council to leave the neighborhood as it is with CONA. She stated that they know more about what the - neighborhoods need because they live in the neighborhood. RM070610 Minutes Page 3