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35. Regular Meeting April 5, 2005 Page 2 negotiations, or to deliberate the offer of a financial or other incentive to such a business prospect (downtown area; Post Road area). Mr. Mihalkanin moved to adjourn into Executive Session at 6:03 p.m. and Mr. Diaz seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mr. Mihalkanin moved the Council reconvene at 6 :58 p.m. and Mr. Thomaides seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mayor Narvaiz introduced for consideration adoption or direction to Staff on matters discussed in Executive Session. Mr. O'Leary stated Council discussed and provided direction regarding the Mitchell Center and an incentive for a downtown development prospect. He stated the Council also discussed the duties of public officer (City Manager) regarding Hopkins /Wonder World and gave direction to hold a meeting in May with the TXDOT. He stated the Council also discussed and provided direction regarding duties of public officers (Main Street Advisory Board Members) and to bring back an Ordinance on emergency for Council to adopt. Mayor Narvaiz lead the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Narvaiz introduced the 30- Minute Citizen Comment. 1) Katherine Wolf - Grote stated she wished to speak regarding Item 14, adoption of a Resolution. She stated she is the Vice -Chair of the Arts Commission, but she wished to speak as a citizen. She stated she feels the placement of permanent art on City property should be reviewed by the Arts Commission and if an application is denied, the application should not proceed any farther than the Commission. She stated she also feels the Arts Commission should have the final authority on matters pertaining to temporary art. 2) Mary Mile Stump stated she wished to speak regarding Item 14, adoption of a Resolution. She stated she is on the Arts Commission, but is speaking as a citizen. She stated she feels the Council should amend the Resolution in Part 4C. to read . . . the Council disagrees with the Commission recommendation, the Council maw will return the application . . . She stated changing "may" to "will" guarantees the application will be returned to the Arts Commission. 3) Mary Douthit stated she wished to speak regarding Item 14, adoption of a Resolution. She stated she has been on the Arts Commission for less than a year. She stated the proposed Resolution is dramatically different from the original version the Commission provided. She stated she feels the intent of the Commission is to be an advisory board and can be put to better use. 4) Ken Moss stated he wished to speak regarding Item 22, adoption of a Resolution. He stated he feels the housing rehabilitation program should be included in the CDBG funding. He stated there are several homes which are in need of repair, and there are 250 students who come to work on the housing rehabilitation projects. 5) Earl Moseley stated he wished to speak regarding Item 22, adoption of a Resolution. He encouraged the Council to prioritize the housing rehabilitation program in the CDBG funding. He stated this has been a