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108. Regular Meeting July 19, 2005 Page 2 Mayor Narvaiz introduced for consideration adoption or direction to Staff on matters discussed in Executive Session. Mr. O'Leary stated the Council discussed a development incentive plan for a proposed business near the IH35 area and provided direction. He stated the Council also discussed a potential new business in the downtown area. He stated the Council also discussed and provided direction regarding an economic development plan for a proposed business in the airport area. He stated the Council also provided direction regarding duties of the City Manager. Mayor Narvaiz lead the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Narvaiz introduced the 30-Minute Citizen Comment. No speakers signed up to speak during the Citizen Comment Period. Mayor Narvaiz introduced the Staff Report. Mr. O'Leary provided Council with a Memo regarding Centerpoint Energy rate increases. He stated the Council will hold a discussion regarding the rate increases at the next meeting. Mr. O'Leary also discussed additional dates had been added to the budget calendar. Mayor Narvaiz introduced the City Council Reports. 1) Mr. Thomaides stated he had attended the Texas State University and City meeting regarding water safety. He stated the group has suggested posting warning signs in the dangerous areas. He also asked for local swimmers to warn newcomers of any potentially dangerous areas. 2) Mayor Narvaiz provided the Council with a report of her activities. 3) Mayor Narvaiz thanked Chief Baker, Ken Bell, Johnny James, Tom Wassenich, Melissa Millecam, Todd Derkacz, Daniel Guerrero and John Thomaides for agreeing to represent the City on the joint City and University Safety Committee and is confident they will represent the City well. 4) Mayor Narvaiz stated on Friday, July 15, 2005, the City closed on the land for the Conference Center. She stated the next deadline is October 15, 2005, for a Master Development Agreement with Mr. Hammons. 5) Mayor Narvaiz stated on Wednesday, July 20, 2005, a breakfast for the Clergy is scheduled to be held at the Activity Center. Mayor Narvaiz introduced for consideration approval of minutes of the Regular Meeting held July 5, 2005, approval of minutes of the Special Meeting held July 12, 2005, approval of minutes of the Special Meeting held July 14, 2005, approval of two ordinances on second reading, adoption of three Ordinances on third and final reading, adoption of ten Resolutions, approval of Change in Service No. 7 in the amount of $37,015.70 with Hicks and Company for Wonder World Drive Extension Project, and approval of Change Order No. 2 in the amount of $78,842.34 with Texas Sterling Construction, Inc. for Loop 82/Sessom Drive Intersection Project, on consent. The Council removed Items 19, 21, 22, 23 and 24, adoption of Resolutions, Item 27, approval of Change in Service No. 7 in the amount of $37,015.70 with Hicks and Company for Wonder World Drive Extension Project, and Item 28, approval of Change Order No. 2 in the amount of $78,842.34