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13. Regular Meeting August 11, 2003 Page 11 Mayor Habingreither introduced a discussion regarding a possible change to Single-Member Districts for Election of Council Members. Mr. Mark Taylor presented the Council with a power point presentation and handout of advantages and disadvantages of Single-Member Districts and At-Large City Council Elections. Ms. Narvaiz inquired as to the Election of the City Council Members of Lockhart. Mr. Mark Taylor stated the Mayor and two Council Members hold at-large positions and 4 Council Members hold Single- Member District positions. Mr. Thomaides stated he would support an initiation invitation like the City of Scottsdale, but indicated they have many more residents. He also stated he would support a committee of citizens study this issue. Mr. Mihalkanin stated he feels the Council should first decide whether this is something the Council is interested in reviewing. Mayor Habingreither stated he has spoken to other community leaders, and he feels this would be a mistake. Ms. Narvaiz stated there are pros and cons to this issue. She feels the City would benefit from single-member districts. Mr. Thomaides, Mr. Diaz and Ms. Narvaiz are in favor of pursuing single-member districts. Mr. Mihalkanin, Mayor Habingreither, Mr. Montoya and Mr. Taylor are not in favor of single- member districts. Mayor Habingreither introduced a discussion regarding Economic Development Contracts. The Council considered this item later after Executive Session (see page 12). Mayor Habingreither introduced a discussion regarding the format of the Transportation Master Plan Presentation to the City Council. Mr. 0'Leary stated the Transportation Advisory Board wants to meet with the Council on August 25, 2003. He stated the Transportation Advisory Board wants to provide an overview of the Transportation Master Plan project and efforts to date. He also stated they want to present their recommendations to the Transportation Master Plan. The Council agreed by consensus to hold a 6:00 p.m. Workshop on Monday, August 25, 2003. Mayor Habingreither introduced a discussion regarding placement of modular homes in San Marcos and the City's authority to regulate modular housing. Mr. O'Leary stated this discussion stems from the concerns of the placement of a modular home on Conway. Carol Barrett, Director of Planning and Development Services, stated there are concerns about other potential sites where modular homes would be able to go in. She stated State Legislation adopted a bill, which requires treating modular homes in the same manner as a single-family home. She stated there are some regulations the City can implement. She stated the Council can adopt an Ordinance requiring the price of the modular home to be the same as the median value of all houses with 500 feet. She stated a poured foundation can also be required rather than a pier and beam foundation. She stated she provided in her report background information on what can be restricted. She stated Staff has been working on an Ordinance to address modular homes. She also stated if any restrictions are made, they would have to apply to all Single-Family homes. Mr. Mihalkanin stated he feels these are serious implications for all single-family homes. He inquired