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12. Regular Meeting December 6, 2004 Page 10 to help seniors. Mr. Diaz stated he feels Slnce the senior homestead I tax exemption could affect the community, this could be placed on a ballot for everyone to decide. The Council agreed by consensus to not do anything at this time. Mayor Narvaiz introduced the City Council's Report. 1) Mr. Taylor stated he attended the 100th Anniversary of the Eastern Star. He stated the ceremony was very moving and interesting. 2) Mr. Thomaides thanked everyone who participated in the success of Sight and Sounds. 3) Mr. Diaz stated he read a Proclamation for the Grand Opening of Starbucks. 4) Mayor Narvaiz stated she attended National League of Cities. She stated she will provide a written report for the Council and also place it on the website. She stated she would like for the Council to consider holding a citizen summit prior to the visioning workshop. 5) Mayor Narvaiz stated Dianne Wassenich will be hosting the second Mayor's Walk on Saturday, December 11, 2004. She stated anyone who is interested in walking should meet at the Holland Street Church of Christ parking lot at North LBJ and Holland. 6) Mr. O'Leary invited the , Council to the City Employee Christmas Party on Saturday, December 11, 2004, at the Activity Center. Mayor Narvaiz introduced an Executive Session pursuant to the Government Code, Section 551.074, to discuss evaluation of public officers (City I Manager, City Attorney); and duties of a public officer (City Manager) ; 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 (hotel and conference center project; retail furniture/office equipment supplier; prospect reports - Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and Area Chamber of Commerce) . Mr. Thomaides moved the Council adjourn into Executive Session at 9:15 p.m. and Mr. Taylor seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mr. Mihalkanin moved the Council reconvene at 12:55 a.m. and Mr. Thomaides seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mayor Narvaiz introduced for consideration action or direction to Staff on matters discussed in Executive Session. Mr. O'Leary stated Council received reports from the Greater Chamber of Commerce and Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and potential economic development prospects. He stated Council gave direction regarding prospects and the hotel conference center. He also stated the Council discussed the duties and I the evaluation of the City Manager. He stated the evaluation of the City Attorney will be rescheduled to next the next Regular Meeting on December 13, 2004 at 5:00 p.m.