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149. Regular Meeting October 18, 2005 Page 10 stated on the Aquarena Overpass, a contract was awarded to LAN and they will hold the first public hearing in early 2006. She stated since the City wants to include a bike and pedestrian lane, Staff has applied for funding from CAMPO for the lane. Mr. Thomaides inquired as to the status of the $10 million dollars transportation funding. Mr. O'Leary stated TxDOT is claiming the $10 million dollars is their money and Senator Hutchinson believes the $10 million dollars belongs to the City. Mayor Narvaiz introduced a discussion regarding City Council direction of future agenda items. 1) Mr. Diaz stated he would like an update on Post Road improvements project. 2) Mr. Bose stated he would like an update on the pole attachment agreements. Mayor Narvaiz introduced an Executive Session pursuant to the Government Code, Section 551.071, to seek the City Attorney's advice regarding pending litigation, contemplated litigation, a settlement offer, or a matter involving attorney-client privilege (incident at LBJ Student Center; Economic Development Services Agreement with GMG); Section 551.074, to discuss the evaluation of public officers (City Manager, City Attorney) ; and Section 551.087, to discuss commercial or financial information the City has received from a business prospect that the City seeks to have locate, stay or expand in or 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 (IH- 35/Centerpoint Road area; IH35/Wonder World Drive area; IH35/McCarty Lane area). The Council adjourned into Executive Session at 8:54 p.m. Mayor Narvaiz announced the Council would reconvene at 10:49 p.m. Mayor Narvaiz introduced for consideration adoption or direction to Staff on matters discussed in Executive Session. Mr. O'Leary stated the Council discussed and provided direction regarding the incident at LBJ Student Center. He stated the Council provided direction on how to proceed with the evaluation of the City Manager and City Attorney. He stated the Council provided direction regarding the IH-35/Centerpoint Road area, IH35/Wonder World Drive area, and IH35/McCarty Lane area. Mayor Narvaiz introduced for consideration adoption of a Resolution, the caption which was read as follows: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, APPROVING THE HIRING BY GLOBAL MARKETING GROUP OF AS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Diaz moved for adoption of the Resolution, and Mr. Guerrero seconded the motion (Mr. Thomaides was not present during this item). Mr. Guerrero moved to amend by inserting Jim Aanstoos into the blanks of the caption and