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City Council Meeting November 9, 2000 Page 2 Engineer with the City of Tyler. Mr. Brannon pointed out that he has background that encompasses almost all aspects of the development and control around lakes. Mr. Brannon said the City of Paris chose his firm to do this plan for Lake Crook, and he sees his roll as a facilitator. He said that he is not going to tell the city what to do with Lake Crook, but what he hopes to do is hear from citizens as to what they would like to see done. Mr. Brannon said he would tell the City Council howto accomplish those goals within some reasonable budget, and prepare a written report, which is due to the City Council by the end of this year. Mayor Pfiester declared the Public hearing open and called for those who wish to speak regarding the development of the Lake Crook Master Plan. Jerry Dudley, 300 Mansfield Road, Executive Office with the Maxey Rifleman Gun Club, came forward. Mr. Dudley said for the past 15 years. He stated that he has been associated with this club and the city has leased them a portion of land on the southwest corner of Lake Crook where they established a shooting range. He felt that the City has provided a valuable service to the hunters and shooters in this area by providing that range forthem. Mr. Dudley said their range is located just across the road from F. M. 79, and most of their range is under water when they get a heavy rain and did not know how that area would be for development, but currently they use the range quite extensively. Mr. Dudley gave the City Council a copy of their shooting programs for the year 2000 to give the City Council an idea of some of the activities that they do carry on. Mr. Dudley said there is approximately 300 members and gave the City Council a list of their members along with two photographs showing some of the events at the club. Mr. Dudley stated that they were concerned that some development may deny them the use of that facility. He said they were certainly not against seeing development around the lake in certain areas, but the major concern is their area. Gary Vest, President of the Lamar County Chamber of Commerce, representing over 800 members, came forwarding telling the City Council that the Lamar County Chamber of Commerce has listed the development of Lake Crook as a priority of the community for the last three years. Mr. Vest said when the Chamber of Commerce refers to this development, they desire a balanced development of private residential and recreational area with public access. Mr. Vest stated that it is the belief of the Chamber of Commerce that