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B. Duties and responsibilities of a public officer; to wit: City Manager, City Clerk, City Attorney, and Municipal Court Judge. C. Deliberation on offers of possible incentives to entities considering locating or expanding in the San Marcos community. 4. The Executive Session adjourned at 7:20 p.m. on Tuesday, June 1, 2010. No action was required from Executive Session. 5. Invocation Rev. Gary Smith, with Christ the Redeemer Church, provided the invocation. 6. Pledge of Allegiance Councilmember Bose led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance. 7. Citizen Comments Reen Waterman, spoke in support of a mixed use zoning for the Buie tract. This is a good utilization of the property. The extension of Wonder World Drive changes the character of area. It is a major artery and mixed use is ideally situated along this corridor. When developed and built, the same people that are currently against this change will shop at these stores because they will be so convenient. This will bring jobs and a needed tax base. He commended the City Council for their courage, and asked them to please consider the entire community. 0 Anita Fuller, 121 Kathryn Cove, spoke in favor of the proposed creation of a Neighborhood Commission. She believes that San Marcos would be better served by a commission that representing all neighborhoods and all nine sectors established by the Horizons Master Plan. She also believes a commission guided by the City Council will better promote community awareness and foster a better University /City relationship that will provide solutions to discord that some neighborhoods experience because of the transient nature and unique culture of younger residents. A city commission will have the advantage and a broader overview of the City's goals and objectives as it identifies neighborhood related projects and resources required to support and maintain them. This commission would be a better resource for Achieving Community Together and will help the City to overcome the poor image that it projects to potential businesses and developers. Marla Johnson, 1606 Palomino Lane, Executive Director of the Hays Caldwell Women's Center thanked the Council for considering a matching grant. She stated they have the most efficient plan possible that will yield the most services. They plan to expand to include Roxanne's House and provide additional educational services. They will double non - residential services, and she noted that the demand for services is growing by 22 %. They have worked diligently with community leaders to help design the best facilities possible to meet the urgent need. She reminded the Council that they won't receive any funds until they receive equal funds from other entities. 0 RM060110 Minutes Page 2