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2. Regular Meeting September 6, 2005 Page 2 near the City and with which the City is conducting economic development negotiations, or to deliberate the offer of a financial or other incentive to such a business prospect (IH35/McCarty Lane area; IH35/Centerpoint Road area). The Council adjourned into Executive Session at 6:01 p.m. Mayor Narvaiz announced the Council would reconvene at 6:57 p.m. (See Page 12 for continuation of Executive Session) . Mayor Narvaiz introduced for consideration adoption or direction to Staff on matters discussed in Executive Session. Mr. O'Leary stated Council provided direction regarding the economic development contract negotiations. He stated Council also provided direction regarding the North IH35 area and IH35/Centerpoint Road area. He stated the Council also provided direction regarding Winstead Consulting Group contract negotiations. Mayor Narvaiz introduced the Pledge of Allegiance, which was lead by Abby Bowers, 5th grade student at Hernandez Middle School. Ms. Bowers also sang the National Anthem. Mayor Narvaiz introduced the 30-Minute Citizen Comment. 1) Bill Cunningham stated he has decided not to speak. 2) Camille Phillips stated she feels the City should protect what San Marcos has. She stated the Council needp to market the outlets to the surrounding area with more advertisin dollars. She stated the City should target families who come to San Marcc every weekend for athletic, public and University events. 3) Robert Mooney stated he is the President of the San Marcos Council of Neighborhoods Association. He invited the Council and Staff to attend their meetings. 4) Dianne Wassenich, League of Women Voters, stated she wanted to announce there is a community questionnaire about the bond proposals. She stated they are available at the San Marcos Library and City Hall. She also stated these questionnaires must be completed and returned by September 16, 2005. 5) Elizabeth Berry stated the San Marcos Animal Shelter should be using IV injections. She stated the Council will be receiving a recommendation for Animal Control Policy in their mailboxes. 6) Lisa Cameron provided written comments regarding euthanasia for animals. 7) John Morrisset stated he wished to speak regarding Item 27, appointment to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. He thanked the Council for their hard work. He encouraged the Council to appoint Mike Rhoades to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. Mayor Narvaiz introduced the Staff Report. 1) Mr. O'Leary provided the Council with a powerpoint presentation regarding Katrina Hurricane Relief. He stated the Police and Fire Departments sent employees to Austin to provide assistance at Bergstrom Airport, and will offer further assistance as it is needed. An evacuee from New Orleans, thanked the citizens of San Marcos for their generosity. She stated her family was able to assist