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74. Regular Meeting April 12, 2004 Page 10 Mayor Habingreither introduced a discussion regarding implementation of the Sign Ordinance related to off-premise signs and direction to Staff. Mr. O'Leary said there is a problem regarding sign faces. Jon James said the problem relates to two-sided signs versus single-sided signs. Ms. Narvaiz stated the intent of the Ordinance is to minimize signage. Mr. Thomaides stated he feels the total square footage should not increase. Mr. Diaz stated a single-sided sign can be replaced with another single- sided sign and a double-sided sign can only be replaced with a single-side sign. The Council agreed by consensus to revision 2. in the Memo from the Planning and Development Services Department dated April 7, 2004. Mr. Mihalkanin stated he feels this amendment to the Ordinance needs to be adopted on emergency. The Council agreed by consensus to bring back this Ordinance back on emergency at the Special Meeting on Monday, April 19, 2004. Mayor Habingreither introduced the City Council's Report. 1) Mr. Montoya stated he traveled with members of the Council and Staff of the Fire Department to Monclova, Mexico. He stated the City donated two Fire Trucks and one EMS unit. He also stated this was a very eventful trip. 2) Mayor Habingreither stated he also traveled to Monclova, Mexico. He stated they toured several businesses and machine factories. He stated an engine block which was built at the factory there is on display at Texas State University-San Marcos. 3) Mr. Diaz stated he attended the Cleanup in the Historical District on Saturday, March 27, 2004. He stated 1,300 Bobcat Build Students participated in this Cleanup. 4) Ms. Narvaiz stated she attended the 38th Annual Legislative Update Conference held in New Braunfels. She stated David Robinson was honored as the Texan of the Year. 5) Ms. Narvaiz congratulated Cheryl Norton-Warren for receiving the Law Enforcement Award. Mayor Habingreither introduced an Executive Session pursuant to the Government Code, Section 55~.071, to seek the City Attorney's advice regarding pending litigation, contempl-ated litigation, a settlement offer, or a matter involving attorney-client privilege (Hays Energy, L.P., tax abatement agreement); and Section 551.087, to discuss commercial or financial information that the governmental body has received from a business prospect that the governmental body seeks to have locate, stay or expand in or near the territory of the governmental body and with which the governmental body is conducting economic development negotiations; or to deliberate the offer of a financial or other incentive to such a business prospect (Aquarena Springs Drive/Post Road area; Barnes Drive area). Mr. Montoya moved the Council adjourn into Executive Session at 11:~05 p.m. and Ms. Narvaiz seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mr. Mihalkanin moved the Council reconvene at 1:07 a.m. and Ms. Narvaiz seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.