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Mayor Narvaiz introduced consideration of approval to set a City Council Special Meeting on Wednesday, January 24, 2007 at 12;00 p.m. Mr. Bose moved to set a City Council Special Meeting on Wednesday, January 24, 2007 at 12:00 p.m., and Mr. Guerrero seconded the motion. On roll call the following vote was recorded: AYE: Thomaides, Couch, Bose, Narvaiz, Guerrero and Robertson, NAY: None. ABSTAIN: Jones. Mayor Narvaiz introduced a discussion regarding drainage channel adjacent to CM Allen Homes located on Thorpe Lane and direction to Staff. Laurie Anderson, Director of Engineering, provided a powerpoint regarding the Thorpe Lane Drainage Channels. Herold Ellison provided pictures of the drainage at Allenwood Homes. Mr. Bose stated if gravel is put into the drainage, would the gravel flow away. Ms. Anderson stated this is something the Engineering Department will need to review. Mr. Thomaides inquired to where the water that stands in Channel B comes from. Ms. Anderson stated the water comes from discharge drainage from Thorpe Lane and behind Springtown Mall. Mr. Thomaides inquired to where the water water that stand in Channel A comes from. Ms. Anderson stated she is still investigating the water in Channel A. Mr. Ellison stated the water comes from Thorpe Lane, Robbie Lane and the University parking lot. Mr. Thomaides stated he feels there should be testing done to find out where the standing water comes from. Ms. Anderson stated an analysis can be done by a Drainage Engineer. The Council agreed by consensus for the Engineering Department to review and provide an anylasis and bring back to the Council. Ms. Anderson stated she will work with Mr. Sierra of the Housing Authority to address all their concerns. Mayor Narvaiz introduced City Council direction on future agenda items. 1) Mayor Narvaiz stated Staff is bringing a discussion regarding Alamo Street parking. 2) Mr. Jones stated he would like to hold a discussion regarding parking underneath to Wonder World overpass. Mr. O'Leary stated Staff has sent a letter to TxDOT regarding this subject and they will bring back to Council after they get an answer. Mr. Thomaides stated he would like to have a Resolution opposing the pumping from the Edwards Aquifer. Mayor Narvaiz stated she feels there should be a discussion and then bring it back a Resolution for adoption. Mayor Narvaiz introduced an Executive Session pursuant to the Government Code, Section 551.087, to discuss commercial or financial information the City has received from a business prospect that the City seeks to have locate, stay or expand in or near the City and with which the City is conducting economic development negotiations, or to deliberate the offer of