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MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 13, 2001 The City Council of the City of Paris met in special session Tuesday, February 13, 2001, 6:00 P. M., Love Civic Center, South Hall, 2025 S. Collegiate Drive, Paris, Texas. Mayor Pfiester called the meeting to order with the following Council Members present: Benny Plata, Richard Manning, Joe McCarthy, and Kevin Gray. Also present were City Manager Michael E. Malone, City Attorney Larry W. Schenk, and City Clerk Mattie Cunningham. Invocation was given by W. E. Anderson, Director of Finance for the City of Paris. Mayor Pfiester announced that if there were anyone in the audience who had business to bring before the Council not listed on the posted agenda, to please let it be known that they might make their information available to the City Council in compliance with the Texas Open Meeting Act. Vickie Hime, 308 West Washington Street, came forward stating thatshe was sorry that she could not make the last meeting concerning the Post Office. Ms. Hime said that it is her understanding that the Post Office is handicapped accessible and suggested thatthe City Council meetings could be held there. Ms. Hime said this would also let some of the people see some of the beautiful downtown area that they are trying to renovate. Mayor Pfiester announced that the special meeting was called for the purpose of holding a public hearing to provide for citizen input to establish priorities for the use of Lake Crook property and the development of the Lake Crook Master Plan. He said this plan is being prepared by Mr. Terry Brannon with Brannon and Associates who is the professional engineer hired to do this study. And at this time, Mayor Pfiester introduced Mr. Brannon. Mr. Brannon came forward and addressed his comments to the audience. He explained his responsibilities and gave an overview of the plan and the process, inviting public comment and promising several alternatives to be considered fairly. Mayor Pfiester declared the public hearing open for comments from the audience. Bill Parr, Route 11, Box 670, Paris, Texas, came forward telling the City Council that he has always lived near Lake Crook. Mr. Parr said there is a need for a park and the lake area needs to be cleaned up. It needs to be