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Regular Meeting May 10, 2004 156. Page 11 intersection is completed, the traffic will go to the light. She stated signalization of Craddock and Ranch Road 12 would be safer, but if the Council leaves the diverter on Hughson Street, then they will need to add the other two diverters. Mrs. Tate stated she is resident of Hughson Drive. She feels the diverters are a temporary solution. Dr. James Brett stated he is a resident of Hughson Drive. He stated he feels~this is a personal safety issue. He feels the Council should leave the diverter up until the determination is made that they are no longer needed. Mr. Thomaides supports the diverter on Hughson Drive remaining and to add a diverter on Algarita and one on Chaparral. Mr. Diaz stated he agrees with Mr. Thomaides, but feels this Ordinance change should be adopted on an emergency. Mayor Habingreither stated he feels the intersection on Ranch Road 12 and Craddock Avenue should be corrected as soon as possible. Council agreed by consensus to bring the Ordinance adding the diverters back to the Council on emergency. Mayor Habingreither introduced the City Council's Report. 1) Mr. Montoya stated these last three years have been rewarding working with the Council. He encouraged all citizens to vote this Saturday, May 15, 2004. 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 (City of San'Marcos vs. Mitchell Center; McCarty and Centerpoint Road improvements; 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 (Airport area; Broadway Street area; Aquarena Springs Drive/Post Road area; Hunter Road area; Area Chamber and Hispanic Chamber prospect reports). Ms. Narvaiz moved the Council adjourn into Executive SesSion at 10:12 p.m. and Mr. Montoya seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mr. Montoya moved the Council reconvene at 11:53 p.m. and Ms. Narvaiz seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mayor Habingreither introduced for consideration action or direction to Staff on matters discussed in Executive Session. Mr. O'Leary stated COuncil provided direction on several items with the Mitchell Center and participation with McCarty and Centerpoint Road improvements. He also stated the Council provided directions for Aquarena Springs Drive area infill incentive and airport contract dispute. He stated the Council also received reports from Area Chamber and Hispanic Chamber.