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. MINUTES OF DISTRICT 4 aN HALL MEETING OF THE CITY OF. PORTE January 6, 2005 Page 4 Dottie Kaminski suggested the City purchase more fire hydrants on Carroll Street. Dottie noted that the bridge on Park and Seabreeze; a fire truck cannot go over the bridge. Sue Gale suggested having more fire hydrants on the North and South. Tom Campbell of 122 South First Street, La Porte, Texas stated that the fire hydrants should be spaced every 400 feet. Brenda Brown of 109 & 113 South 3rd Street, La Porte, Texas suggested having bicycle patrol. Again, she noted it worked well when they were frequently in the Main Street area. 9. Discuss Ambulance Service Mary McLain was pleased with the service. Questions were asked regarding timing and rates. Jerry Carpenter of 600 Main Street, La Porte, Texas complimented the Fire Truck and questioned if the City will add more EMS and another ambulance. Mrs. Stark of218 South Carroll does not want the ambulances moved to Spencer Highway. There are other outlying areas; Bayport, other cities, etc. Also, there is a helicopter at Hobby Airport. Can there be fire and EMS at the same station. First Response was explained. 10. Discuss Police Protection Barbara Norwine stated there needs to be more attention on Main/Spencer Hwy with speeders, mainly East Main Street from noon until 4 p.m. Brenda Brown questioned what happened with the bicycle patrol; was it a drug traffic issue. Bobby Schlenk questioned what rights he has; he witnessed passing drugs. The Police Chief noted the District Attorney would have to be contacted and they mayor may not take the case. Nazar Momin questioned the comparison of crime rate in District 4 to the City's other districts. Mary McLain suggested putting crime statistics in the newspaper. Sue Gale questioned when the new Police Station will be complete. 11. Discuss Parks Department Jerry Carpenter of 931 South 3rd Street, La Porte, Texas stated that Main Street needs to be mowed. Dwayne of 700 Kansas questioned ifSeabreeze Park could be open longer with lights on the pIers. A citizen did not want Seabreeze Park open late due to the traffic and the speeding has increased. Is it cost effective to keep a full-time employee? How much per year? Some citizens are in favor of an attendant. Seabreeze Park is nice and the kids are safe there.