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5. 30 Minute Citizen Comment Period Jaimy Breihan, 134 E. Hillcrest, spoke regarding the topic of cape's camp acquisition and spoke in favor of placing it on the ballot and thanked the Council for giving the citizens the opportunity to vote on it. Rob Roark, 1804 A Hunter Rd, addressed the Council regarding the funding for the purchase of additional parkland and does not want us to take on additional debt. Would like us to look at what we are doing with the wording of the proposition, and to make sure that it is very clear about what the voters want the Council to do. Angie Ramirez, 612 Barbara Dr, thanked the Council for considering this issue and spoke in favor of the acquisition of cape's camp being placed on the ballot. Justin Luna, 612 Conway Dr, provided written statement. David Yelacic, 615 Conway Dr, provided written statement. Jim Garber, 104 Canyon Fork, addressed the Council regarding listening to the people and believed that this is a great way to do that, by placing a proposition on the ballot. Chad Williams, 803 S. Loop St, addressed the Council regarding the parks board positive recommendation to acquire the Cape's Camp area for park and recreation purposes, and supports the placing of the Council placing this acquisition on the ballot. Lisa Pruitt, 619 Murray St, spoke in support of placing the possible acquisition on the ballot and thanked the Council for their consideration. Rachel Betts, 828 Waco St, spoke in support of placing this on the ballot and allowing the public to have a voice in the decision. 6. Discussion regarding the drafting of non - binding proposition language for the November 6, 2012 Election regarding the possible acquisition of land (for parks and recreation purposes) within the San Marcos River Corridor including property bounded by IH 35 to the west, River Road to the north, Cape's Road to the east, and Luciano Flores Blvd to the south. The Council reached a consensus on the proposed non - binding ballot language: "Shall the city council be authorized to acquire the Cape's Camp area of 70 acres, more or less, for parks and recreation purposes, at a price not to exceed fair market value as determined by an appraisal, through negotiations or eminent domain, or by raising city property taxes, if necessary ?"