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116 Regular Meeting April 13, 1998 Page 7 Drive by the hospital for speed control. The Council then considered Item 6. from earlier in this meeting, adoption of an Ordinance on emergency designating a Reinvestment Zone No. 11 pursuant to Chapter 312 of the Texas Tax Code consistingof 21.535 acres of property located adjacent to the 1000-1100 blocks of Thorpe Lane and the 100-500 blocks of Springtown Way, commonly known as Springtown Center. Mr. Hernandez moved for adoption of the Ordinance on emergency, and Ms. Hughson seconded the motion. Mr. Hart explained he felt the decision for Target to locate to San Marcos was being based on economics and felt the tax abatement should be reserved as an incentive. Mr. Hernandez stated he felt this would create jobs for our community. Ms. Hughson stated she was concerned with vacancies in the buildings as a gateway to the City. Mr. Guerra stated he would be in favor of job creation; however, he did not feel this is an emergency item. Mr. Guerra moved to deny the Ordinance. Motion dies for lack of a second. Mr. Hernandez moved for approval of the Ordinance on three readings and Ms. Hughson seconded the motion. On roll call the following vote was recorded: AYE: Mihalkanin, Hughson, Moore, Hernandez. NAY: Hart, Guerra. ABSTAIN: None. Mayor Moore introduced for consideration Item 10.C.(1), adoption of a Resolution, removed from the consent agenda, to be considered later in the meeting, the caption which was read as follows: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, APPROVING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF AN AMENDED TAX ABATEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, AND THE DAYTON HUDSON CORPORATION FOR A TARGET RETAIL DEPARTMENT STORE TO BE CONSTRUCTED AT SPRINGTOWN CENTER; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Ms. Hughson moved to table the Resolution until adoption of the Reinvestment Zone and Mr. Hernandez seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mayor Moore introduced for consideration an Executive Session pursuant to the Government Code, Section 551.071, to discuss pending litigation (Cape vs. City of San Marcos). There was no additional information for Executive Session so Council did not adjourn into Executive Session. Mr. Mihalkanin moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:31 p.m. and Mr. Hernandez seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. . ` y " Billy G. oore r f' Mayor Ed Mihalkanin Council Member ona . Hart Mayor Pro-Tern Rick ernandez Council Member-? Pne Hughson ouncil ember VQAA4 F ed Guerra Council Member