carl kimbrell. the artists are doing a great job in our community, they're going to the schools and talking to the student, those who want to become artists. thank you. >> commissioner mondejar: thank you. >> clerk: no further public comment. >> commissioner mondejar: i will now close public comment and turn to my fellow commissioners for comments and questions. dr. scott? >> just to comment on some of the things that i've heard and am aware of, i am in favor of this project as well and appreciate hearing all of the benefits the project will bring to the city. if we ever need a chance for our children to have hope, creativity dreams, and the possibility of skrechg ourselveskrechg -- stretching ourselves, i appreciate what you're doing. the safety of that building, god knows a wooden stairwell for getting out of that building, but i appreciate hearing what you're going to approve it, those that would be challenged in the building access. it's just -- i appreciate it. thank you. >> commissioner mondej