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The San Marcos City Council adjourned into Executive Session at 5:27 p.m. in accordance with § 551.086 — Public Power Utility Competitive Matters, to deliberate regarding proposals received for Alternative Wholesale Power Supply; and in accordance with § 551.072 — Real Property, to deliberate regarding the purchase of Union Pacific Property, comprising of two parcels to include details on site sizes and purchase amounts. 5. Consider adoption or direction to Staff on matters discussed in Executive Session. The San Marcos City Council reconvened into regular session at 6:12 p.m. on Tuesday, February 21, 2012. 6. Discussion on the status of the San Marcos Railroad Quiet Zone, Phase I, and future plans for construction of the project improvements. 6.1 Provide direction to Staff following discussion on the status of the San Marcos Railroad Quiet Zone, Phase I, and future plans for construction of the project improvements. Linda Huff, Capital Improvements Director, provided the Council with an overview presentation on the status of the San Marcos Railroad Quiet Zone, Phase I. Following discussion, Council consensus to move forward with adding the cost of $385,000 to the project to construct/install quad gates at Patton & Eisenhower, and for the City Manager to reach out to the property owner adjacent to this location. 7. Invocation Pastor Bob Smith with Powerhouse Christian Church provided the invocation. 8. Pledges of Allegiance — United States and Texas Shea Kirwin, a fifth grade student at Hernandez Elementary School led the assembly in the pledges of allegiance. 9. 30 Minute Citizen Comment Period Jane Hughson, 1600 N. LBJ, excited about the Master Plan and that Citizens will be able to be involved. Don Eyssen, 200 Orchard, started by apologizing to Matthew Lewis, Development Services Director, and continued by speaking against the Hillside Ranch project stating concerns about parking issues, as well as, support for a moratorium. Ted Ingwersen, 124 W. Hillcrest, spoke about a colleague having a negative experience within the City when a development was built across the street from his home. He relocated because "the City did not protect him." He spoke in favor of a moratorium and to stop letting neighborhoods be transition zones.