10-27-14 Regular Meeting of La Porte City Council

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City Manager Corby Alexander presented a summary. th Councilmember Zemanek questioned how many properties abut either side of N. 5 Street, and how many are controlled by the City. City Manager Corby Alexander responded 66 abut, andhe would have to confirm how many are controlled by the City. Councilmember Moser moved to give the City Manager authority to sign the petition to rename th MOTION PASSED. N. 5 Street to Martin Luther King, Jr., Blvd. Councilmember Kaminski seconded. Ayes: Mayor Rigby, Councilmembers Engelken, Leonard, Moser, Clausen, Engelken, Martin, and Kaminski Nays: Councilmember Earp Absent: None (d) Discussion or other action regarding LED Digital Billboard Mayor Rigby Mayor Rigby opened the discussion. Councilmember Earp requested an update on the cost of $285,000.00 for the LED Digital Billboard, inquiring whether the quote is outdated. Assistant City Manager Traci Leach provided an update and informed the quote was from November 2013 from a billboard company for a one-sided digital sign with the size and dimensions, including $25,000.00 for land acquisition. Councilmember Earp asked about the proposed location for the billboard. Ms. Leach responded the feeder of Fairlane St. and Highway 146. Councilmember Earp commented he would like to see a detailed business plan before spending money on a billboard. Councilmember Leonard commented he has a concern with the price being from 2013, and there may be legal issues with the sign having to be available for all businesses to advertise. Assistant City Manager Traci Leach advised Council that staff is in need of direction from Council for gathering information for the cost. Councilmember Zemanek questioned if the city ordinance allows construction for the size and location of the billboard. Assistant City Manager Traci Leach responded yes. City Manager Corby Alexander advised if Council is interested in the concept of an LED Digital Billboard, staff will obtain information onthis item back at a later date. Councilmember Moser moved to move forward with a concept and allow staff to come back with MOTION pricing; policy proposal; ideas; and any legal issues. Councilmember Martin seconded. PASSED. Ayes: Mayor Rigby, Councilmembers Earp, Engelken, Leonard, Moser, Engelken, Martin, and Kaminski Nays: Councilmember Clausen Absent: None 10. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting, Thursday, October 23, 2014 Page 10 of 12 October 13, 2014, Council Meeting Minutes