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3 . Regular Meeting April 18, 2006 Page 3 prospect that the City seeks to have locate, stay or expand in or near the I City and with which the City is conducting economic development negotiations, or to deliberate the offer of a financial or other incentive to such a business prospect (South IH35 at McCarty area). The Council adjourned into Executive Session at 6:38 p.m. Mayor Narvaiz announced the Council would reconvene at 7:00 p.m. (See Page 9 for continuation of Executive Session) . Mayor Narvaiz introduced for consideration adoption or direction to Staff on matters discussed in Executive Session. Mr. O'Leary stated the Council provided direction regarding how to proceed with property negotiations in the West San Antonio Street area and in the IH35 area. Mayor Narvaiz introduced the high school decathlon students to lead the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Narvaiz introduced the Citizen Comment Period. 1) Steve Bibby stated he feels the cost of the quiet zones, which was provided by a Council Member, was inaccurate and high. 2) John Husemann stated he lives on Marlton Street. He stated the construction taking place on Marlton Street is disrupting the trash and recycling services. He also said it is disrupting the quality of life for all the residents in this area. 3) I Jeanette Hernandez stated she is the President of the China Care Club at Texas State University. She stated it is the goal of the club to raise money and awareness for children in Chinese orphanages. She asked the community for their support. Mayor Narvaiz introduced the Staff Report. 1) Mr. O'Leary provided the Council with an update on Rio Vista Dam project. He stated the project lS still on schedule and there will be substantial changes beginning this week. 2) Mr. O'Leary stated Mr. Bibby spoke during the citizen comment period regarding concerns with his street. He stated if Mr. Bibby will contact his office, he will be happy to address his concerns. 3) Mr. O'Leary stated a company was commissioned to look at quiet zone alternatives for San Marcos. He stated he will be bringing a more economical option to the Council in the next several weeks. I Mayor Narvaiz introduced the City Council Reports. 1) Mr. Thomaides stated he attended the Commuter Rail meeting. He stated San Marcos is included in the direction for the current rail line options. 2) Mr. Thomaides thanked Will Garring, Texas State Student Planning organization, for allowing him the opportunity to speak to the Student Planners regarding the Commuter Rail District. 3) Mr. Jones thanked Mayor Narvaiz for honoring the high school decathlon students earlier tonight in the City Council Meeting. 4) Mayor Narvaiz stated the SM Manufacturer's Association is celebrating their 25-year anniversary on May 31, 2006. 5) Mayor Narvaiz stated on April 7,