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Regular Meeting July 3, 2007 Page 2 Mayor Narvaiz introduced for consideration adoption or direction to Staff on matters discussed in Executive Session. Mr. O'Leary stated the Council received an update and provided directions regarding the Hunter Road area and Project Ribbon. He stated the Council will discuss the remaining items after the public meeting. Pastor John McComb of the San Marcos Community Church lead the Invocation. The 2007, 7 and 8 year olds, Pinto All -Star Softball Team lead the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Narvaiz introduced the Citizen Comment Period. 1) Krista Salas stated she is a parent whose daughter plays on the 2007 7 and 8 year olds Pinto All -Star Softball Team. She introduced the players and the Coaches and reviewed their accomplishments. She stated they have qualified to play in a tournament in Louisiana, which they will be raising funds for. She provided information on the different events they will be hosting to raise funds. Mayor Narvaiz introduced the Staff Report. Mr. O'Leary stated Summerfest has enacted their rain plan for this year's 4th of July Celebration. He stated all July 4th activities will be moved into City Park Recreation Building and the Fireworks have been rescheduled for Saturday, July 7, 2007. He stated the firing zone has been moved by the Softball /Baseball Complex. Mayor Narvaiz introduced the City Council Report. 1) Mr. Thomaides provided a disk of the University /Community Best Practice Conference. He stated the disk has all the best practices, websites and email addresses. He also encouraged the Council Members to attend next year. 2) Ms. Couch thanked everyone who participated in the Hotel /Motel Occupancy Tax Workshop on June 29th. She stated she heard a lot and is looking forward to putting into place what she learned. 3) Mr. Bose stated he was grateful for living in the United States. He stated we can disagree with one another, but we can live together in peace. 4) Ms. Robertson stated she also participated in Hotel /Motel Occupancy Tax and the Economic Development Workshop. She stated she was glad the City held these Workshops to air all the issues. 5) Mayor Narvaiz stated she appreciated the Guerrero Family for allowing the City to honor them. 6) Mayor Narvaiz stated she attended the TML Legislative Update. She stated she knows the Interim City Attorney and City Manager are looking at legislation that goes into effect now and September 1, 2007. She stated there are many changes, which will be presented during a future Council Meeting. 7) Mayor Narvaiz stated she started Mondays with the Mayor which will be held every Monday from 6:00 to 8:00. She stated she held the first one at the Price Center, which she thanked the Yaegers for letting her use the facility.