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Regular Meeting July 17, 2006 Page 2 negotiations, or to deliberate the offer of a financial or other incentive to such a business prospect (communications firm). The Council adjourned into Executive Session at 6:05 p.m. Mayor Narvaiz announced the Council would reconvene at 7:01 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 City Council provided direction regarding how to proceed on a property exchange in the 1200-1300 Blocks of IH35 North area. He stated the Council discussed and provided direction regarding the value of real property in the McCarty Lane area and also provided direction regarding conducting economic development negotiations with a business prospect. Mayor Narvaiz lead the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Narvaiz introduced the Citizen Comment Period. No one signed up to speak during the Citizen Comment Period. Mayor Narvaiz introduced the Staff Report. Mr. O'Leary stated he had no Report. Mayor Narvaiz introduced the City Council Report. 1) Mr. Bose reminded the citizens of National Night Out, which is scheduled for Tuesday, August 1, 2006. He encouraged the citizens to attend their neighborhood events. 2) Mr. Jones stated he attended the second Good Neighborhood Program meeting, which he feels was very successful. 3) John Thomaides thanked everyone who was involved with the Summerfest committee for another successful year. 4) Mr. Guerrero also thanked the Summerfest committee for another successful year. He also thanked the Fire Department for a wonderful fireworks display. 5) Mayor Narvaiz thanked Terry Mitchell for the tour of the Sanctuary Loft. She stated this project was very impressive and a great addition to the area. 6) Mayor Narvaiz stated she and Mr. O'Leary provided a copy of the Resolution to the General Land Commission. She stated the GLO has agreed to review the impact they are causing the City and to resolve the problems of the removal of property from the tax rolls. 7) Mayor Narvaiz stated the Clergy Breakfast will be held on July 19, 2006 at 8:00 a.m. and the discussion will be Affordable Housing. 8) Kyle Morris stated he will be attending the Student Economic Development Advisory Board meeting on Friday. 9) Kyle Morris stated $10,000.00 was left over from another project, and he is proposing to use these funds for a new endowment grant matching project. 10) Kyle Morris stated he also attended the second Good Neighborhood meeting, which he feels is a successful program. Mayor Narvaiz introduced for consideration approval of minutes of the