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Rob Roark, 1804A Hunter, asked the Council to please listen to the people regarding item #23. He expressed his appreciation for the Mayor's openness and honesty. He stated that the Council is elected by the people to oversee and make value -based judgments with little or no compensation. However, we the people know it is a privilege and honor and ask for transparency and good stewardship. Therefore, he requested that the process for the new City Manager be as open and transparent, with perhaps a Citizen Panel participating. 9. Staff Progress Reports A. Downtown Farmers' Market update by Rodney Cobb, Director of Community Services Rodney Cobb, Director of Community Services, presented a video about the Farmers' Market. It is entering its seventh week and is a popular community meeting place and a source of fresh local produce. To date, they have showcased ten local musical acts. They are committed to the downtown location through the growing season. Goals include: 1) make a viable market; 2) keep costs low to the participants; 3) increase the size and number of participants; and 4) plan to kick off the market in conjunction with Texas Natural. They plan to end in conjunction with another special event downtown. They have had several special events, such as the tomato fest- salsa competition, bike day, and the used book swap and poetry meet. Market costs include paid ads in local papers, assisting with the sound system for musical acts, overtime to close and open the street, and flyer costs. CONSENT AGENDA • 10. Consider approval of minutes. A. June 15, 2010 Regular Meeting B. June 21, 2010 Special Meeting C. June 24, 2010 Special Meeting 11. Consider adoption on second and final reading of Ordinance 2010 -33, changing the name of a portion of East McCarty lane, from its intersection with Old Bastrop Highway (CR 266) to its current terminus point at the City limit line (2600 block of East McCarty Lane), to "Rattler Road "; and including procedural provisions 12. Consider adoption of Resolution 2010 -98R, approving a first addendum to an agreement authorizing use of airport property for operation of a business with Compliance Aviation, Inc. d /b /a Blue Skies Aviation; and declaring an effective date 13. Consider adoption of Resolution 2010 -99R, approving an agreement between the City and Lockwood, Andrews and Newnam, Inc. in a not to exceed amount of $127,050.00 for the provision of waterline easement acquisition services in connection with the 24" water main, Spring Lake to Comanche Proiect; authorizing the Acting City Manager to execute - this agreement on behalf of the City and de claring an effective date. RM070610 Minutes Page 4