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106 Regular Meeting April 12, 1999 Page 8 stated Staff would look at funding sources and bring information to the Council. Mr. Cox introduced the City Manager's Report. Mr. Gilley advised the Council there would be a one-day workshop in Dallas, the Carver Institute, a policy governance model, and Dr. Carver will actually be making the presentation. Mr. Cox introduced the City Attorney's Report. Mr. Taylor had no report. Mr. Cox introduced the City Council's Report. (1) Mr. Hernandez asked that Staff be directed to assist Felix Reyna with his problems. Mr. Moseley suggested he be given a period of time to make corrections. Mr. Gilley advised some of the problems are life safety issues although Mr. Reyna indicated they were minor, some actually may not be. Once a residence is inhabited it may be difficult to get the problems corrected if the certificate of occupancy is issued. There is also litigation involved, but the Planning Department can continue to discuss these matters with Mr. Reyna. (2) Mr. Doiron requested an update on the progress of the Development Ordinance Review Task Force and wants to know their focus. (3) Ms. Hughson stated she and four others on the Development Ordinance Review Task Force attended a TML Land Use Seminar in Houston last week. She thought it was a good meeting and wants Planning and Zoning Members to attend it. She stated it may be offered in Austin in September. (4) Ms. Hughson stated there will be a statewide transportation enhancement 1999 program in Burnet on April 15 and Bastrop on April 20, and she will be attending the meeting in Burnet. (5) Mr. Doiron asked if the City is interested in having a day at the legislature. (6) Mr. Moseley stated the Council needs to revisit the Gravel Street issue on the agenda and need to have an executive session. Ms. Hughson would like Mr. Gilley to report on the individual visits. (7) Mr. Mihalkanin stated regularly in October there is a Planning and Zoning seminar. Ms. Hughson stated the terms of office need to coordinate so they can go and requested Staff bring something to enable this coordination. Mr. Cox introduced an Executive Session pursuant to the Government Code, Section 551.071, to seek the City Attorney's advice (development incentive proposal-Hays Energy, L.P.); and Sections 551.072 and 551.073, to discuss exchange of real property (Comanche Street Wells). Mr. Hernandez moved the Council adjourn into Executive Session at 9:30 p.m. and Mr. Mihalkanin seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mr. Mihalkanin moved to reconvene at 11:00 p.m. and Mr. Hernandez seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mr. Cox introduced a discussion regarding Comanche Street Wells. Bill Nance of SWT stated the University appreciates the good work done by Mark Taylor in this matter. Mr. Cox advised there was no consensus of the Council in this matter and no direction to Staff. The meeting adjourned at 11:03 p.m. on motion made by Mr. Mihalkanin and seconded by Mr. Doiron. Ed Mihalkanin Council Member oe B. Cox, J ayor Pro-Te O t ane Hughson ouncil Member