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44. Regular Meeting August 25, 2003 Page 10 Mihalkanin stated he is concerned about Sewell Park regarding the wild rice and blind salamanders. He inquired whether the hydrilla is native. Mr. Cobb stated the hydrilla growing is not a native plant. Mr. Mihalkanin stated he wants Staff to contact the highest level at Southwest Texas State University regarding the maintenance of Spring Lake. He also stated he sees seaweed not flowing down the river and wants the City and University to work on the runoff problems together. Mr. O'Leary stated he realizes the maintenance of Spring Lake is a big problem, which will affect the City. Mr. Cobb stated the Habitat Conservation Plan is a joint effort with Southwest Texas State University and the City. He stated this Plan will also help with the redirection of Sessom Creek into 3 ponds, which will then filter into the detention ponds at Southwest Texas State University. The United States Fish and Wildlife would then allow the City to remove the gravel back to the original riverbank once the Sessom Creek problems are resolved. Mayor Habingreither stated he feels the Interpretive Greenhouse Center can remain open with the use of grants and using Southwest Texas State University students in the Masters and Graduate programs. 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 (San Marcos Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and San Marcos Area Chamber of Commerce Economic Development Contracts). Mr. Mihalkanin moved the Council adjourn into Executive Session at 9:36 p.m. and Ms. Narvaiz seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mr. Mihalkanin moved the Council reconvene at 10:26 p.m. and Ms. Narvaiz seconded the motion, which was passed unanimously. Mayor Habingreither introduced a discussion regarding review of legislation from 2003 Texas Legislature affecting the City. Mr. Mark Taylor presented the Council with the Action of the 2003 Texas Legislature. He provided an overview of Land Use/Development Regulations, Elections, Finance/Purchasing/Economic Development and other miscellaneous actions. Mayor Habingreither introduced a discussion regarding a visit to Sister City Santiago, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. The Council agreed by consensus to travel to Santiago, Nuevo Leon, Mexico on October 2, 2003. The Council asked the City Clerk to contact Santiago, Nuevo Leon, Mexico regarding the October 2, 2003 visit. Mayor Habingreither introduced a discussion regarding Activity Center fees. Due to the late hour of the meeting this item will be discussed on Tuesday, September 2, 2003. Mayor Habingreither introduced a discussion regarding scheduling a Workshop on Council Meeting procedures. Mayor Habingreither stated he