AGENDA CAPTION:
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Hold discussion on Capes Dam and Hays County Parks proposals, and provide direction to the City Manager.
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Meeting date: June 2, 2020
Department: Requested by Council Member Mihalkanin and Gonazales
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Background Information:
January 15, 2013, City Council approved Planned Development District (PDD) zoning for The Woodlands of San Marcos development project, and received 20 acres of dedicated parkland along the San Marcos River, which includes Cape's Dam and the Mill Race.
September 23, 2014, the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board received a presentation from Dr. Thom Hardy regarding work done by the Meadows Center in regards to a study of the safety and environmental issues associated with Cape's Dam. Scientific evaluation was completed which recommended the removal of Cape's Dam and filling of the Mill Race.
February 22, 2016, City Council held a Cape's Dam Workshop where they received a presentation from Dr. Thom Hardy, and provided direction to Staff to bring back an action item that would approve the r...
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