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257. Regular Meeting July 23, 2003 Page 8 full-time temporary person. He also stated he would be more comfortable with the Chamber of Commerce representing the City and the community in economic development efforts. Mayor Habingreither stated he feels the lack of economic development has reached a crisis level. He feels the Council should hire someone to assist the Chamber of Commerce. Ms. Narvaiz stated she thinks the Council needs to look at other ways to handle economic development. Mayor Habingreither stated he feels the City should hire a person to devote their time to major projects while the search for a Director is going on. Mr. Mihalkanin stated the Chamber of Commerce shares the same concerns and wants to move with diligent speed. Ms. Narvaiz stated she agrees with the Mayor in regard to the need to take control of this situation. Mr. Thomaides inquired whether someone could be located right away. Mayor Habingreither stated he has someone in mind that might be interested in helping us through the interim period. Ms. Narvaiz asked that the conversation be continued in Executive Session. Mayor Habingreither 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 (economic development contracts with San Marcos Area Chamber of Commerce and San Marcos Hispanic Chamber of Commerce). Ms. Narvaiz moved the Council adjourn into Executive Session at 9:25 p.m. and Mr. Mihalkanin seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mr. Mihalkanin moved the Council reconvene at 10:11 p.m. and Mr. Diaz seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mayor Habingreither introduced the City Council's Report. 1) Ms. Narvaiz stated several Main Street managers visited San Marcos and 01d State Bank on July 17, 2003. She thanked Caf~ on the Square for hosting lunch, Texas Red's for hosting dinner and the Southwest Texas State University Mariachis for playing during dinner. 2) Ms. Narvaiz stated the Convention and Visitor Bureau has provided the Council with a proposed budget and how it will impact them. 3) Ms. Narvaiz thanked everyone who helped and supported her and Mr. Diaz at TAM_ACC. She also congratulated Grande Communication for their business award they received at TAMACC. 4) Mr. Thomaides stated he supports a discussion on policy for modular homes in single-family neighborhoods. The meeting was adjourned at 10:18 p.m. on motion made by Mr. seconded by Ms. Narvaiz. Robert Habingreither Mayor Taylor and