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188. Regular Meeting December 10, 2001 Page 14 the Central Business Area, (4) San Marcos Youth Center, and (5) Board and Commission attendance policies. Mayor Chiu introduced a discussion regarding Arts funding procedures. Ms. Hughson expressed concern for the limited amount of Arts funding. She stated there has been a tendency to fund the same programs each year. The same organizations and events that have been successful are getting the funding, leaving little funding for new events or permanent art. When arts funding was determined by the Convention and Visitors Bureau, they were working toward a system of providing a certain amount of funding the first year, 80% the second year, and a lesser amount each year with the fifth year receiving no funding from the Arts funding. Ms. Hughson stated there may not be the experience to look at the applications and is interested in using a similar process CVB once used. Mr. Mayhew agreed with Ms. Hughson's comments and stated he would like to see more sculpture, as at the Courthouse. Mr. Mayhew stated the CVB discussed developing a sculpture park and permanent art in our City, and he is interested in us going in that direction. He would like the City to look at the cost of doing sculpture and have the Arts Committee send out bids for proposals. Mr. Mayhew stated he does not feel the City is progressing towards this goal, and there is a need to nurture new events. Mr. Cox stated he attended a meeting at the National League of Cities Conference, and a representative of Glendale, Arizona discussed how they added permanent art in their community by adding 1% of the cost of building a new public building dedicated to funding permanent art. Mr. Mihalkanin stated the Council could amend the Ordinance for a specific percentage of money to be dedicated to permanent art and directed Staff prepare this amendment. Mr. Gilley asked if the Council had a percentage in mind and stated the Sunset Review Commission had recommended 50%. The Council agreed to work toward funding permanent art but did not set a percentage. Ms. Hughson stated priority needed to be given to new start up events also. Mr. Gilley stated Staff would draft language for the Council's consideration. Mayor Chiu introduced the City Council's Report. (1) Ms. Tatum stated there are areas of the City where flooding occurs, such as Barbara Drive, Conway, Valley, Gravel and wanted to know what the City's plans are to address this. Mr. Gilley stated the Drainage Master Plan has looked at these areas in great detail and determined a priority schedule. Mr. Gilley stated the Engineering Staff will look at this and get back with the Council. Ms. Hughson also requested information about Candlelight and Del Sol. (2) Mayor Chiu stated a portion of Hunter Road close to its intersection with Wonder World occasionally floods, and wanted to know if TXDOT would provide any help with this problem. Mr. Gilley stated he would discuss this with them. (3) Ms. Hughson would like an update be provided to the Council on the Transportation Master Plan. Mayor Chiu introduced approval of appointments to the Convention and Visitors Bureau Board. The consideration of this item was also delayed- and to be placed on the December 17 agenda.