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Regular Meeting October 28, 2002 148. Page 11 considers the Ordinance. Ms. Tatum stated she feels this is a health lssue and needs to be dealt with as soon as possible. Mayor Habingreither introduced a discussion regarding long-range planning for the City of San Marcos. Mayor Habingreither handed out a packet regarding long-range planning. He stated he would like to look at the large issues of the City. He asked the Council to look at issues they think are important to the community and to provide their individual opinions. Mayor Habingreither stated he would like the Council to work on listing their issues and get them back to him by December 6, 2002 so he can compile compile and prioritize them. Mr. Mihalkanin stated many citizens have already spent many hours on planning and visioning for the City. He provided a handout regarding approved master plans for the City. Ms. Narvaiz stated the visions are what the citizens want rather than what she individually may want. Mr. Taylor stated he feels the Council spends a lot of time on mundane issues and thinks there should be more time spent on visioning and planning. Mr. Mayhew stated every January the Council has workshops regarding visioning and planning. Mayor Habingreither stated this would be preparation for January's workshops. Mr. Mihalkanin stated he feels the Council should take advantage of the work which has already been done. Mayor Habingreither requested the Council hold off on completing the packet until he determines how the Council should proceed with his proposed process. Mayor Habingreither introduced the City Council's Report. 1) Mayor Habingreither stated Dr. Perez of SMCISD on November 21, 2002 is asking for a Leadership Summit Workshop with San Marcos CISD Board of Trustees, SWT President and Cabinet members, the County Judge and Commissioners and the City Council. The Council agreed by on consensus to hold the Workshop. 2) Mr. Mayhew stated he wanted to address the disannexation and for the Staff to agendize the matter. 3) Mayor Habingreither stated he wanted to see the Council receive food for the meetings and workshops, which begin at 6:00 p.m. Council agreed by consensus. 4) Mayor Habingreither stated at the next Regular Meeting on November 4, 2002, he would like to discuss an expense policy for the Council. 5) Mr. Mark Taylor stated the annexation schedule for a new annexation calls for two additional meetings in November. He stated there would need to be a Special Meeting on November 12, 2002 at 6:00 p.m. and another Special Meeting on November 18, 2002 at 6:00 p.m. He also stated the Council could discuss the smoking Ordinance at the Special Meeting on November 18, 2002. 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 (election campaign flyer; Southwest San Marcos Annexation area); Sections 551.072 and 551.073, to discuss the lease of real property (parking area along Bobcat Drive); and Section 551.074, to discuss evaluation of public officers (City Manager, City Attorney, City Clerk, Municipal Court Judge). Mr. Mihalkanin moved