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Regular Meeting February 6, 2007 Page 2 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 Council received an update and provided direction regarding the downtown area. He stated the Council also received an update regarding the Economic Development Prospect Update Report. He stated the Council will adjourn into Executive Session at the end of the meeting to discuss the remaining items. Mayor Narvaiz led the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Narvaiz introduced the Citizen Comment Period. 1) Rick Henderson stated he wished to speak regarding the Downtown Master Plan. He read a letter from the Main Street Advisory Board, which encouraged the downtown growth. 2) Johnnie Armstead, Historic Calaboose, stated she wished to speak regarding Item 25, Freeport Exemption Ordinance. She stated she feels manufacturers were given incentives by coming to the City. She encouraged the Council to discuss this item during budget process. She also stated she feels that this Ordinance will be passed and then the City will not be able to undo this exemption. 3) Sherri Bilson stated that she wished to speak regarding Item #25, Freeport Exemption Ordinance. She stated she feels the City is giving away too much money. She stated she feels the small businesses will keep the world going. 4) Rodney Vanouderkerke stated that he wished to speak regarding Item 26, a discussion regarding permanent art in the park. Mr. Vanouderkerke stated that the Leadership San Marcos Class feels the complete story of San Marcos would encourage people to celebrate their heritage. He stated Chief Placido was a Tonkawa Indian, Texas Ranger and also a friend of Jack C. Hays. He encouraged the Council to accept the proposal to put a statue in the City Park- in front of the Old Fish Hatchery building, which is well lit and a visible place from the street. Mayor Narvaiz introduced the Staff Report. Mr. O'Leary stated he did not have a Staff Report. Mayor Narvaiz introduced the City Council Report. 1) Donovan Knight stated that the Texas State University Alliance Student Government President Kyle Morris sent a letter of support to Hays County for the pass through toll agreement. 2) Donovan Knight stated that the Alliance Student Government is also in support of holding landlords accountable. 3) Donovan Knight stated his appreciation to the Council for allowing students to serve on City Boards and Commissions. 4) Donovan Knight stated that he met with Ken Dees of Alamo Street. He stated he and Mr. Dees walked the Alamo Street neighborhood to see the student parking issues. 5) Mr. Jones thanked Gary Job Corps for allowing him to speak at their graduation. 6) John Thomaides stated he attended the River Foundation banquet. He thanked the River Foundation for a successful banquet. He also stated the River Foundation provided the Council with the oil painting of the San Marcos