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Regular Meeting December 4, 2006 Page 2 negotiations, or to deliberate the offer of a financial or other incentive to such a business prospect (Development Proposal-IH-35/McCarty Lane; Hotel I Conference Center; South Edward Gary). The Council adjourned into Executive Session at 6:07 p.m. Mayor Narvaiz announced the Council would reconvene at 6:55 p.m. (See Page 8 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 received an update regarding economic development negotiation in the IH35/McCarty area. He stated the Council also discussed the duties of the City Council and provided direction. Mayor Narvaiz lead the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Narvaiz introduced the Citizen Comment Period. 1) Mr. Davis thanked the Council for helping with the Hughson Heights diverters and the other traffic problems. He stated he wished to speak regarding the homeless in San Marcos. He encouraged the Council to help the homeless. He stated the Community Action Center will only provide help if the homeless have children. Mayor Narvaiz introduced the Staff Report. 1) Mr. O'Leary stated Staff I will be meeting with Texas Department of Transportation regarding the widening of Ranch Road 12. Mr. O'Leary stated Staff has discussed making two diverters permanent and keeping the diverter at Hughson Heights as a temporary until Staff has done traffic counts. He stated Staff will be doing traffic counts with and without the diverter at Hughson Heights, and bring back the counts to the City Council. 3) Mr. O'Leary stated Staff is researching how other university Municipalities handle neighborhood parking issues. 4) Mr. O'Leary stated Staff has been informed that the current Congress will not finish the Budget, which means all earmarked funding will go away. He stated Staff will have to begin the process again for the $4.5 million grant for the Airport. Mayor Narvaiz introduced the City Council Reports. 1) Mr. Jones congratulated the San Marcos Rattlers on their win against McAllen. 2) Mr. Jones encouraged the citizen of San Marcos to attend the playoff game where the Rattlers will play McArthur. He stated the game will be at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, December 8, 2006, at the Bobcat Stadium. 3) Mr. Jones stated his Council office hours will be changing. He asked the citizens to call him to find out the new hours. 4) Ms. Robertson apologized for not being at the last Council Meeting. She stated she had a death in her family. She thanked everyone for their phone calls. 5) Mr. Guerrero stated he attendedl the Meals on Wheels luncheon today on behalf of the Mayor. He stated this is a great program and he encouraged citizens to volunteer. 6) Mr. Guerrero encouraged the citizens to attend the Grand Opening at LBJ on