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4. Receive a report from U.S. Post Office representative, Sandi Rybicki, and hold discussion and provide direction to Staff. Sandi Rybicki, Real Estate agent on behalf of the U.S. Post Office gave a brief update on the possible consolidation of post offices in San Marcos. Direction to staff. City Manager shall work asset manager to discuss possibilities for future development. 5. Invocation Pastor Lin Penland with Holland St. Church of Christ provided the invocation. 6. Pledtes Of Allegiance - United States And Texas Sergio Santoy, a 5`h grade student from Hernandez Elementary, led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance and the Texas Pledge. 7.30 Minute Citizen Comment Period Don Eyssen, 625 E. Hwy 80 #220, spoke against the proposed Casey Development project. Lisa Prewitt, 619 Maury St., Commented that growth will happen but everyone must work together. Ms. Prewitt stated there are neighborhoods that need to be protected and traffic will become a larger issue. She feels more time is needed to look at the Sessom Street project. Carlos Cedillo, 1200 MLK Dr., spoke against the Sessom Street project and urged council to protect the natural beauty of this piece of land. Lee Ash - Cantu, 7107 Maverick Ct., (TSU Alumni /Sacred Friends Alliance Representative) spoke against the Casey Development and for the protection of the environment and river. Sally Pledger, 105 Canyon Rd., Spoke against the Sessom and Hillside Ranch development. She commented on traffic hazards. Jeff Lowe, 1255 N. LBJ, Spoke against the North Campus project. There is vast density and additional silt would be deposited into the River. Mr. Lowe also spoke against the Hillside Ranch Development. Carter Morris, 16 Greenpointe, (Casey Development Consultant) is attempting to set a precedent by getting citizens notified and participating in the process. This development is well above code in environmental measures and will create retail jobs and $700,000 per year in ad valorem taxes. Ashley Wright, 1008 Faris, Apt, B, Spoke against the Casey Development and informed council the environment is what keeps her in San Marcos.