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students. He also attended the Yarrington event and later that evening, the Cattle Baron's Ball. He noted that this coming weekend will be Bobcat Build, and there will be an antique car display on the square. Mr. Guerrero also noted that San Marcos is in the center of two major sporting events. There will be over 30,000 people at the Texas Relay in Austin, and the Final Four will be held in San Antonio. John Thomaides reported that he will be attending a conference in Austin on Thursday sponsored by the Congress for New Urbanism. They will discuss downtown revitalization issues, parking issues, energy efficiency, etc. He also thanked the city administration team for their responsiveness, enabling him to better serve the citizens. He also reported that yesterday was the opening day for major league baseball. Mayor Narvaiz reported that she had met with the individual who is working on the Harley Rally in New Braunfels. She hopes to have them here next year with the new conference center. She also reported that she had attended four Easter Egg Hunts on the Saturday before Easter, and there were hundreds of kids in attendance. She also celebrated the Crocket Elementary School dedication. Mayor Narvaiz reported that the Hays- Caldwell Public Utility awarded a contract to HRN and LAN regarding water rights for future water sources. She applauded Tom Taggart and other staff involved. She also attended the 80th Legislative Conference in New Braunfels. Ted Omohundro, with Prime Outlets, was welcomed back, and she noted that he will help us move to the next level. On Saturday she attended the opening ceremony for local Little League Baseball. She looks forward to Bobcat Build this coming weekend. Pam Couch reported that there had been many exciting and fun events this past weekend that allowed many citizen to participate in the community. CONSENT AGENDA 10. Consider approval of minutes A. March 18, 2008 11. Consider an ordinance approving the abandonment of Henry Street from Marvin Street to Belvin Street; approving the conveyance of this tract to the San Marcos Habitat for Humanity; authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute a deed; and declaring an effective date; and consider an ordinance on the second of three readings. 12. Consider an ordinance amending Chapter 58, Article 3 of the San Marcos City Code; repealing provisions that prohibit access to the San Marcos River at several points below Springy Lake Dam; repealing provisions that currently prohibit a person from stopping or standing in the spillway of any dam, flood control structure or storm drain in or upon the San Marcos River; making it an offense for a person to stop or stand in the spillway of Rio Vista Falls or interfere with another person PDFConvert.2653.1.RM040108 Minutes.doc Page 3 of 7