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199. Regular Meeting October 13, 2003 Page 9 restrictions in the downtown area. Ms. Narvaiz stated she feels it is important for the Council to decide if a height restriction is needed for all of San Marcos. Mr. Taylor inquired where the boundaries would be. Mr. O'Leary stated the Main Street Advisory Board sent a letter in December, 20011 regarding an Overlay District. He stated the Main Street Advisory Board recommended the Overlay District between RR12 on the west by Palmer's Restaurant, to the River to the east by the Parks and Recreation Department; from Concho on the north to the RR crossing on the south. He stated Staff can create an Ordinance using the guidelines of the Main Street Advisory Board. Council agreed by consensus to prepare an overlay district and send to the Planning and Zoning Commission for approval, and then to the Council. Mayor Habingreither introduced a discussion regarding "Best Managed Small Cities in America". Mr. O'Leary stated he was contacted by Pat Summerall Productions regarding participating in the ~Best Managed Small Cities in America" program. He stated if the City is selectedl the City would be required to pay $24,000.00 and would receive two videos. He stated one of the videos would be shown on CNN and the other would be the City's. Mr. Mihalkanin inquired how many awards the company gives out every year. Ms. Narvaiz stated she would like to see some sample videos the company makes. Mr. Thomaides inquired where the money would come frorn. Mr. O'Leary stated he would find out how many cities would be awarded this award and ask the company to provide a sample video. He also stated he would also provide some funding options. Mayor Habingreither introduced the City Council's Report. I} Ms. Narvaiz stated at the Toyota Breakfast, there were over 200 guests who attended. She thanked everyone who helped make the Breakfast a success. 2) Ms. Narvaiz thanked Kim Porterfield and the 600 students from Texas State University-San Marcos who assisted with the Bobcat Build. 3) Ms. Narvaiz stated she attended the Texas Regional Summit in Seguin. She stated the groundbreaking on State Highway 130 will be in Georgetown. 4) Ms. Narvaiz stated she participated in the Light on After School Program. She stated she was pleased with all the parents who attended. 5) Mr. Thomaides thanked the staff for fixing the problem with the seaweed which had built up in the river. 6) Mayor Habingreither thanked Ms. Narvaiz for a job well done with the Toyota Breakfast. 7} Mr. Diaz also thanked Ms. Narvaiz for a job well done with the Toyota Breakfast. Mayor Habingreither introduced an Executive Session pursuant to the Government Code, Sections 551.072 and 551.073, to discuss the purchase of real property (Wonder World Drive area); and Section 551.074, to discuss evaluation of "public officers (City Manager, City Attorney, City Clerk and Municipal Court Judge) and duties of a public officer (City Attorney). Mr. Mihalkanin moved the Council adjourn into Executive Session at 10:00 p.rn. and Ms. Narvaiz seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mr. Montoya moved the Council reconvene at 11:18 p.m. and Mr. Mihalkanin seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.