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220. Regular Meeting June 14, 2004 Page 2 Session. He stated he is concerned about development along Sink Creek. He reminded Council what happened to Barton Creek and the situation in Austin. 5) Lorraine Spencer stated she wished to speak regarding Item 42, Executive Session. She stated she has lived in San Marcos for 10 years and the river is what brought her here. She also stated if the City is considering spending $20 million on a hotel, then she feels this expense should be decided by the citizens. 6) Camille Phillips stated she wished to speak regarding Item 42, Executive Session. She stated she would love to see a Convention Center in San Marcos. She also stated she would first like to see a market feasibility study. She encouraged the Council to take this issue slow and to do their homework. 7) Lin Spatcher stated he wished to speak regarding Item 42, Executive Session. He stated he opposes the Convention Center and feels this issue should be voted on by the citizens. 8) Gloria Salazar stated she wished to speak regarding Item 42, Executive Session. She encouraged the Council to support the proposed Convention Center. She also stated there are a lot of citizens who would be grateful to work for $25,000.00 a year. She also stated she feels if the City does not support the proposed Convention Center, the landowner could sell the property to someone else and the University has nowhere else to expand. The State could then take the property of the tax rolls. She also encouraged the Council to support Item 25, Willow Springs Senior Residence Development. Mayor Narvaiz introduced the Staff Report. 1) Mr. O'Leary apologized to the community for not making arrangements to fly the American Flag at City Hall on Memorial Day. Mayor Narvaiz introduced for consideration approval of one appointment to fill a vacancy on the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. Mr. Guerrero moved to appoint Keven Roles to complete the vacancy, which passed unanimously. Mayor Narvaiz introduced for consideration approval of one appointment to fill a vacancy on the Main Street Advisory Board. Mr. Thomaides moved to appoint Bill Taylor as a Council Member representative, which passed unanimously. AYE: Diaz, Guerrero, Mihalkanin, Narvaiz, Thomaides and Bose. NAY: None. ABSTAIN: Taylor. Mayor Narvaiz introduced for consideration approval of one appointment to fill a vacancy on the Transportation Advisory Board. No appointments were made and the appointment will be rescheduled.