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251. Regular Meeting July 23, 2003 Page 2 to speak regarding the modular home, which was placed at 707 Conway. He lives across the street from the modular home, and he encouraged the Council to move this modular home out of his neighborhood. 3) Kurtis Crockett stated he wished to speak regarding the modular home, which was placed at 707 Conway. He stated he lives next door to the modular home. He called the City when this modular home was moved in, and the Planning Department told him the modular home was permissible in this neighborhood location. He stated he wants this modular home out of his neighborhood. 4) Juanita Vargas stated she wished to speak regarding the modular home, which was placed at 707 Conway. She stated she watched this modular home being rolled into the neighborhood and immediately was concerned about the deed restrictions. She encouraged the Council to have this modular home removed. 5) Tom Rowe stated he wished to speak regarding Aquarena Springs Drive. He stated Aquarena Springs Drive was extended to River Road, and he feels this extension has become a safety issue. He stated there are no signs indicating an intersection, the view is blocked by trees and there are no bike lanes. 6) James Molnoskey stated he wished to speak regarding the modular home, which was placed at 707 Conway. He thanked all ]lis neighbors for attending this meeting and the Council Members who came out to see the modular home. He passed out pictures of 707 Conway. He stated he feels the deed restrictions should have protected his neighborhood. He also stated he feels the City has made a mistake and should stop the process of allowing modular homes into restricted neighborhoods. 7) Lupe Costilla stated she wished to speak regarding the modular home, which was placed at 707 Conway. She stated she has received several phone calls and has also been on the phone to get additional information. She stated she has been told this issue cannot be reversed and could happen everywhere in San Marcos. She stated to stop this from occurring in other neighborhoods, they would have to file a suit. She stated she supports her neighborhood and hopes the City can take care of this issue. 8) Lupe Carbajal stated he is a member of the Downtown Association and wished to speak regarding the Main Street budget. He stated he feels Kelly Franks does a good job as Director of the Main Street Program. He stated Ms. Franks conducts many different jobs including tourism for the City~ and he feels cutting the Main Street budget would be an injustice. 9) Jerry Kimmel stated she is a member of the Arts Commission and wished to speak regarding the Arts Commission budget. She encouraged the Council to not cut the Art Commission budget. She stated the Arts Commission is ~orking on developing more art in the City. She stated the Art Commission would like to have more sculptures along the river. She also stated a Convention Center would be good, but not at the cost of eliminating art. 10) Jim Kimmel stated he wished to speak regarding the Arts Commission budget. He encouraged the Council to maintain the full funding for the Arts Commission because this would be investing in San Marcos' future. He stated he feels art brings in tourism. 11) Ruben Becerra stated he wished to speak regarding the Main Street budget. He encouraged the Council to take as little as possible from the Main Street program budget. He stated he feels this program has accomplished alot for the City and feels adequate funding is critical to the future of downtown.