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133. Regular Meeting October 11, 2004 Page 11 Wegmiller stated one of the differences is the debt would be secured by Ithe taxes and surplus revenue. He also stated the debt can be paid back from any source. The Council then voted unanimously for adoption of the Resolution. Mayor Narvaiz introduced a discussion regarding the Arts Commission Ordinance and direction to Staff. Mr. Thomaides stated when he served on the Citizen Advisory Board in 2001, they recommended a portion of the Arts Commission budget go towards permanent art. Mr. Mihalkanin stated the prior Council met with the Arts Commission and made them aware of the need for permanent art. He stated he feels the Council should change the Arts Commission Ordinance to include the permanent art commitment. He stated he also feels the Arts Commission and the Parks and Recreation Board should make an advisory recommendation for permanent art and the placement, but the Council should approve the permanent art and the placement. Mayor Narvaiz inquired whether the Arts Commission's allocation to permanent art carries over from year to year. Rodney Cobb, Director of Parks and Recreation, stated the Arts Commission has been setting funds aside for permanent art and currently has $109,846.00. Mr. Mihalkanin stated he feels Staff should research the process other municipalities use. The Council agreed by consensus for the Arts Commission to seek permanent art and to amend the Arts Commission lordinance to require fifty percent of their budget be set aside for permanent art. Mayor Narvaiz introduced for consideration approval of three appointments to the Arts Commission. Mr. Mihalkanin moved to reappoint Betty Banks and Mayor Narvaiz moved to appoint Mary Mikel Stump, which passed unanimously. The remaining appointment will be rescheduled. Mayor Narvaiz introduced the City Council's Report. 1) Mr. Thomaides stated he and Mayor Narvaiz attended a luncheon hosted by Representative Patrick Rose and other legislative leaders. He stated the discussion of future issues facing San Marcos and surrounding communities was presented. 2) Mayor Narvaiz stated she attended the CTMC Gala, which raised $87,000.00 for screening mammograms. 3) Mayor Narvaiz stated she was part of a book discussion regarding hatred, which was held at the Library. She stated she felt this was very enlightening and was impressed with the articulation of the participants. 4) Mayor Narvaiz stated the Chamber of Commerce is holding their annual Banquet. She stated any Council Member wanting to attend should contact Ms. Womack. 5) Mayor Narvaiz stated she had several items on her calendar. She stated a date is needed for a Joint Workshop with the different entities regarding infrastructure. Mr. Mihalkanin stated he feels the Council should hold individual meetings IWith each entity due to scheduling problems. Mayor Narvaiz stated these meetings will need to be held in early 2005. 6) Mayor Narvaiz stated a TIF Workshop is scheduled before the Regular Meeting on October 25, 2004