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103. Regular Meeting March 26, 2001 Page 11 Citizen Review Commission is currently at work and we should ask them to consider this in their recommendations regarding continuation of boards and commissions. (3) Mr. Cox stated the Main Street Advisory Board discussed the possibility of Nephew's holding a block party in April as a fundraiser for an Austin charity. Several issues were raised concerning security, what would be the City's liability if the street is closed for the block party, and TABC issues, as alcohol would be sold. The Main Street Advisory Board thinks this type activity would not enhance the image of San Marcos. Mr. Gilley stated the sponsor of this function is moving this function to the Hays County Civic Center, and the concerns expressed are legitimate. Mr. Gilley stated he has discussed this matter with Chief Griffith, and they will work with the Main Street Advisory Board to have criteria to address this kind of event in the future. (4) Mr. Cox stated the Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority will hold a meeting in New Braunfels on Thursday at 7:00 p.m. and wanted to know if any of the Council planned to attend. Mr. Gilley stated this will be an important issue if an increase of acre feet from Canyon Lake is approved, as it would benefit San Marcos. (5) Mr. Moseley stated when the Activity Center was discussed earlier, he did not mean to offend anyone. (6) Mr. Moseley stated when he attended the Congressional Cities meeting, he attended a meeting regarding 360 degree evaluation and would like to discuss this for the appointed staff, and it was consensus of Council to do so. (7) Mr. Moseley thanked the SWT student who was a College Democrat for coming to the Council meeting. (8) Mr. Doiron stated the State Cemetery has been in existence for 150 years also and is holding a Cemetery Walk on Thursday evening that he will be attending. Ed Burleson of San Marcos was the first person buried in the State Cemetery. There are plans for the San Marcos Sesquicentennial Committee to combine our celebration with the State Cemetery's during this year. (9) Mr. Doiron stated Dr. Gwen Smith has suggested in celebration of our Sesquicentennial year, everyone in San Marcos should fly flags to beautify our City and to show our patriotism. Mr. Doiron stated hopefully the Mayor will also consider doing a proclamation to this effect. (10) Mr. Doiron stated it is his understanding the City can favor local contractors in a bidding process. There was direction from the Council to revisit this matter. Mayor Chiu introduced an Executive Session pursuant to the Government Code, Section 551.071, to seek the City Attorney's advice regarding pending litigation (Gary vs. City of San Marcos); and Section 551.086, to discuss commercial or financial information the City has received from a business prospect with which the City is conducting economic development negotiations, or to deliberate the offer of a financial or other incentive to such a business prospect (Ranch Road 12 area). Mr. Doiron moved to adjourn into Executive Session at 9:45 p.m. and Ms. Hughson seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Ms. Tatum moved the Council reconvene at 10:27 p.m. and Ms. Hughson seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.