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C.J. Morgan, Student Liaison, reported the Association of Student Government has concerns with problems in San Marcos with predatory towing. He stated the Students feel the towing companies prey on students and tourists. Councilmember Bose stated he was on vacation in Nebraska, where people were complaining on the traffic, not knowing how good they have it. Councilmember Guerrero thanked the City Manager for riding with him and Police Officer Danny Arrendando on weekend night. He stated this was a good opportunity to show the City Manager the City late at night. Councilmember Couch thanked everyone who was involved in Texas Natural Swing which had a great turn out. She stated she will not be at the June 3rd meeting; she will be celebrating her 3 5th Wedding Anniversary in Mexico. Councilmember Jones reported he met with Texas Disposal Systems to get clarifications. He stated he also attended Texas Natural Swing events; his favorite event was the great food. He announced that the Juneteenth events will be on June 13, 2008. He stated this year there will be cook offs, a parade, and car shows among other events. He encouraged everyone to list their Juneteenth events on a centralized celebration location. Councilmember Thomaides reported that the City did not receive any forewarning regarding the construction machinery that showed up to begin working late Sunday night on a TxDOT project. He thanked the City Manager and Staff for working to limit the inconvenience. He also reported the Austin-San Antonio Commuter Rail awarded $10 million through CAMPO, and we also received one in the same amount from the San Antonio Planning Group. He also reported that San Marcos was the first City to pay their dues. Mayor Narvaiz stated she is sad to say that last week marked one year that Byron Fouty went missing, and his mother Hilary Meunier is in Washington this week speaking. She reported she attended the Police Department ceremonies last week. She reported she attended a conference where 70,000 people gathered regarding development and retail. She reported that retailers and developers are moving into more sustainable developing. She reported she brought back a packet on a Green Wal-Mart for Council to review. She reported while she was there, she and the Economic Director met with other key people from both Prime and Tanger Outlet Malls, who shared some concerns with the market and competition, and they will soon be rolling out different marketing. She stated both Outlets call our stores the jewel of their portfolios. She reported she met with Direct Development, who outlined their marketing plans, and Troy Aikman will attend the grand opening. CONSENT AGENDA 10. Consider approval of minutes PDFConvert.2952.1.RM052008 Minutes.doc Page 3 of 10