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The Council returned into regular session at approximately 7:08 p.m. Council provided direction to Staff to move contact the property owners of the Cape's Camp property, to obtain copies of the appraisal, and to offer the Leah Tract as a sale or trade. 5. Receive a presentation regarding the proposed Gas Lamp District Zoning and Public Improvement District, and provide direction to Staff. Matthew Lewis, Director of Planning and Development Services, Alexa Knight with the Walton Group, and Linda Huff, Director of Engineering provided an overview presentation of the future Gas Lamp District project located at South Old Bastrop Hwy and Centerpoint Rd. 6. Invocation A moment of silence was observed. 7. Pledges of Allegiance - United States and Texas Council Member Scott led the assembly in the United States Pledge and Council Member Becak led the assembly in the Texas Pledge. 8. 30 Minute Citizen Comment Period Jaimy Breihn, 134 E. Hillcrest, addressed the Council regarding TCEQ funding and TxState entering into a water quality plan. He continued by providing the goals of this study and watershed protection plan. He addressed urbanization and how it harms the water quality and the watershed. Jay Heibert, 209 W. Sierra Circle, addressed the council regarding the San Marcos Voice's support of the acquisition of the property near the Stokes Park and the Sessom Canyon, and that the property would be best used as park land. Camille S. Phillips, PO Box 624, addressed the council regarding the possible land acquisition around Stokes Park and her support of it, and also spoke regarding preventing falls and the upcoming course August 9, on Thursdays 1 -3 at Mariposa Apartments. Gaylord Bose, 1926 Nevada, addressed the Council regarding approving the contract for the downtown redevelopment phase 1, and that this would be a great thing for the revitalization of the downtown area. Angie Ramirez, 612 Barbara Dr, neighborhood rep of Blanco Gardens spoke in support of the acquisition of the land out by Stokes Park and that she would like them to understand how invested the citizens are in this idea and she would appreciate the council's support. Jim Kemmel, 110 Norcrest Drive, addressed the Council regarding the book that he wrote a few years ago and how the river has served as the community's livelihood and its value. He spoke in support of the acquisition of the land by Stokes Park and how it would boost the Economy in that area.