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<br />Councilmember Zemanek asked if this property is in the TIRZ. Corby Alexander responded no <br />in the TIRZ. <br /> <br />Developer Paul Grohman introduced those with him: Jeff Anderson, with Beazer Homes, Attorney Katie <br />Sherborne, with Allen, Boone, Humphries, Robinson, LLP, Allen Mueller, business partner with Gromax <br />Development, and Craig Coleman, with Senior Engineers. <br /> <br />Beazer Home representative Jeff Anderson presented a report on small development in the City at <br />Bayside Crossing, the development which far exceeded expectations. He wants the opportunity to <br />create a master planned community in La Porteis large enough to <br />include amenities such as a Rec Center with a pool, trails, parks, etc. In order to develop the master <br />planned community, they need the ability to create a utility district over the property. To create a <br />Municipal Utility District (MUD), they need consent. <br /> <br />Attorney Katie Sherborne, with Allen, Boone, Humphries, Robinson, LLP, gave a tutorial of what is <br />meant by in-city MUDs. <br /> <br />Mayor Rigby would like to see this come in sooner rather than later, but is not making a decision tonight <br />and would like additional information. <br /> <br />Councilmember J. Martin made a motion to move forward with investigating creation of an in-city MUD. <br />Councilmember Kaminski seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY 9/0. <br /> <br />8. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS <br />There were no additional reports. <br />9. COUNCIL COMMENTS regarding matters appearing on the agenda; recognition of community <br />members, city employees, and upcoming events; inquiry of staff regarding specific factual information. <br />Councilmember Earp commented Go Astros; Councilmember Ojeda acknowledged residents at <br />Crescent View coming and working together it will be a great time to discuss maintenance, cost, and <br />repair. Councilmember J. Martin provided no comments; Councilmember K. Martin provided no <br />comments; Councilmember Kaminski provided no comments; Councilmember Zemanek commented <br />that he was called out during public comments by a citizen, and perhaps that citizen should listen to the <br />comments that an engineer stated the building at 621 W. Main was not unsafe and that the engineer <br />who came to the council meeting was just thrown under the bus at the last minute; he stated Mr. Rosa <br />needs to understand that the engineer he thinks was thrown under the bus is the same person who <br />said there was nothing wrong with the building. Councilmember Leonard provided no comments; <br />Councilmember Engelken provided no comments; Mayor Rigby commented on attending the Chamber <br />of Commerce breakfast recognizing an organization of the month in the City of La Porte, and that that <br />organization was our First Responders - Fire, Police, EMS, and Office of Emergency Management. He <br />stated he appreciates the Chamber doing that, and it was well deserved after what everyone went <br />through with Hurricane Harvey. <br />10. ADJOURN - There being no further business, Councilmember Engelken made a motion to adjourn the <br />meeting at 8:10 p.m. Councilmember Leonard seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED <br />UNANIMOUSLY 9/0. <br /> <br />Page 6 of 7 <br />October 23, 2017, Council Meeting Minutes <br /> <br /> <br />