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Mayor Narvaiz announced the Council would reconvene at 6:59 p.m. Mayor Narvaiz introduced for consideration adoption or direction to Staff on matters discussed in Executive Session. Mr. O'Leary stated the City Council received an update and gave directions regarding the Hunter Road area; IH -35 /McCarty Lane area, Downtown area, and Southside. He stated the Council also received an Economic Development Prospect Update Report and provided direction. He also stated Council will continue the discussion regarding the City Clerk and City Attorney appointment after the Regular Meeting. Pastor Tom Ray of the Hill Country Church lead the Invocation. Mayor Narvaiz lead the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Narvaiz introduced the Citizen Comment Period. 1) Shayne Brown stated she wished to speak on Item #20, adoption of Resolution. She encouraged the Council to table the Resolution so the demographics can be reviewed. She stated she feels the population numbers include the Texas State University students and numbers from the Austin Apartment Association. 2) Camille Philips stated she wished to speak on Item #30, discussion. She thanked the Council for adding the Craddock Park discussion. She stated she had provided several letters of support earlier to the Council. She also encouraged the Council to support Craddock Park. 3) Michelle Johnson stated she wished to speak on Item #30, discussion. She stated she opposes the proposed Craddock Park. She stated she feels San Marcos needs more commerce and needs to put more towards economic development. She stated she feels parks are important, but San Marcos needs higher paying jobs. 4) Sherri Bilson stated she wished to speak on Item #30, discussion. She stated she supports the proposed Craddock Park. She stated she does not want to see a large discount store on this property. She stated this park would be 45 acres and the largest park in San Marcos. 5) Tom Rhoades stated he wished to speak on Item #30, discussion. He stated he supports the proposed Craddock Park. He stated he has contacted twenty of his neighbors and none of them opposed this park. 6) Vaughn Thayer stated he wished to speak on Item #30, discussion. He stated he supports the proposed Craddock Park. He stated this park would be a great attribute coming from Ranch Road 12. Mayor Narvaiz introduced the Staff Report. Mr. O'Leary stated he did not have a report at this time. Mayor Narvaiz introduced the City Council Reports. 1) Ms. Robertson stated she attended the Economic Benefits of Local Climate Action Workshop in Fayetteville, Arkansas. She stated she feels this workshop was very beneficial. 2) Ms. Robertson stated she attended the Mondays with the Mayor on July 16, 2007. 3) Mr. Guerrero stated he attended a conference in Hotel and Casino in Opryland were they hosted several 5,000 person conferences at the same time. He stated he feels our conference center has the same potential. 4) Ms. Couch thanked all of the volunteers who put on