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94. Regular Meeting December 1, 2003 Page 4 Mayor Habingreither introduced a discussion regarding prohibiting placement of flyers on vehicle windshields in downtown area. Mr. Thomaides stated he attended the October Downtown Association meeting. He stated they discussed the placement of flyers on vehicle windshields as an ongoing trash problem in the downtown area. Mayor Habingreither suggested Mr. Mark Taylor draft an Ordinance and bring this matter back to the Council, for a discussion. Mr. Mihalkanin suggested looking at other Cities' Ordinances. The Council agreed by consensus to draft an Ordinance and bring this matter back to the Council for discussion. Mayor Habingreither introduced a discussion regarding holding a Workshop to discuss the Great Texas Trails Monument. Mayor Habingreither stated a Citizen has signed up to speak regarding this issue. Jim Green stated he was opposed to this memorial. He stated he feels the City should be leery of this project and~the consultants. He stated he does not feel this is a good project for San Marcos. Mr. O'Leary stated J. Greg Smith, Inc. representing the San Marcos Great Trails Task Force, has requested a Workshop to discuss the Great Trails Monument. Mr. Montoya stated he was not interested in holding a Workshop. Mr. Taylor stated he agreed with Mr. Montoya. Mr. Diaz stated he would consider a Workshop if the Council was interested. Mr. Mihalkanin stated he was not interested in holding a Workshop. Mayor Habingrei~her agreed with Mr. Mihalkanin. Ms. Narvaiz thanked everyone who worked on the project. Mr. Thomaides thanked the committee members who had traveled t~ Nebraska, for their help on this project. Mayor Habingreither stated after the recent Bond Trip he lost interest in this project. Mr. Taylor thanked those who investigated this project. There was a consensus not to hold a Workshop to discuss the Great Trails Monument. Mayor Habingreither introduced the City Council's Report. 1) Mr. Taylor stated he and the Mayor Habingreither attended a Basketball game Saturday at Hill Country Christian Academy which hosted a basketball team from Australia. He stated the 40 visitors from Australia were made Honorary Citizens of San Marcos. 2) Mr. Thomaides thanked the Mayor and Council Members for attending the Troop Send-Off today. He stated there will soon be a website available for anyone who is interested in sending out care packages to these troops. 3) Ms. Narvaiz stated over 427 plates were served at the Thanksgiving Fest on Thanksgiving Day. She thanked everyone who helped make the Festa success. 4) Ms. Narvaiz stated she attended a meeting with Mr. O'Leary and Dan Rogers regarding the Economic Impact of the San Marcos Airport. 5) Ms. Narvaiz thanked everyone for attending the Troop Send-Off today. 6) Mayor Habingreither thanked Carol Witer for organizing the Troop Send-Off. 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 (Surface Water Treatment Plant Contracts-GBRA); and Section 551.074, to discuss the evaluation of public officers (City Manager and City Attorney). Ms. Narvaiz moved the