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77. Special Meeting September 2, 2003 Page 4 Campbell stated she is the manager of the Nine West store. She stated the Sales Tax Holiday is important to consumers. She feels this Sales Tax Holiday has a huge impact on San Marcos. 9) Nancy Braun stated she is the manager of Tanger Outlets. She stated traffic has grown 74% an the Sales Tax Holiday, over the past five years. She stated this year it was 110 . degrees on the sidewalks and they were packed. She stated she is against the Council opting out of the Sales Tax Holiday. 10) Lydia Marie Trevino stated she is a member of the Hospitality Association. She stated the Sales Tax Holiday has turned San Marcos into the destination for that weekend. She stated this weekend increases the shoppers from Mexico. She feels the shoppers would shop somewhere else if Council opts out of the Sales Tax Holiday. Mr. Diaz stated he feels the speakers know best the effects of opting out of the Sales Tax Holiday. Mr. Taylor stated he now understands what items are tax-free. He supports keeping the Sales Tax Holiday. Mr. Montoya stated he feels private businesses know how to keep their businesses successful. He supports keeping the Sales Tax Holiday. Mr. Mihalkanin stated he supports keeping the Sales Tax Holiday. Mr. Thomaides stated he is glad the Council had this discussion to educate the Council and public on the Sales Tax Holiday. He stated he supports keeping the Sales Tax Holiday. Ms. Narvaiz stated she looked at this discussion as an opportunity to learn more about the Sales Tax Holiday. She supports keeping the Sales Tax Holiday. Mayor Habingreither stated he feels the outlets are the town jewel and he thanked them for all they do for the City. He stated he supports keeping the Sales Tax Holiday. Mayor Habingreither introduced an Executive Session pursuant to the Government Code, Section 551.071, to seek the City Attorney's advice regarding pending litigation, contemplated litigation, a settlement offer, or a matter involving attorney-client privilege (San Marcos Area Chamber of COmlllerCe economic development and tourism promotion contracts) ¡and Section 551.074, to discuss the duties of a public officer (City Manager). Mr. Mihalkanin moved the Council adjourn into Executive Session at 7:40 p.m. and Ms. Narvaiz seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mr. Mihalkanin moved the Council reconvene at 9:13 p.m. and Ms. Narvaiz seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 9:13 p.m. on motion made by Ms. Narvaiz and seconded by Mr. Thomaides. M-~. Robert Habingreither Mayor