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they are the owners and have not received incentive grants from the cities. Mr. Rothermel also added <br />the other two Hardware buildings are not as old as the building in <br />La Porte. <br /> <br />Board member Woodard moved to authorize Staff to publish 60-day public notice of a public hearing to <br /> for an <br />MOTION PASSED <br />amount not to exceed $250,000.00. Board member Martin seconded. . <br />Ayes: President Warren, Board members Woodard, Clausen Ojeda and <br />Martin <br /> Nays: None <br /> Absent: Vice-President Cooksley and Board member Engelken <br /> <br />(f) <br />Discussion and possible action authorizing Staff to publish 60-day public notice of a public hearing <br />to consider approving up to $400,000.00 to renovate the former city-owned Texas Parks & Wildlife <br /> <br />building and attract the Brigadoon Brewery & Brew School, LLC., to La Porte, TX. S. Livingston <br />Economic Development Coordinator Scott Livingston presented a summary authorizing Staff to publish <br />60-day public notice of a public hearing to consider approving up to $400,000.00 to renovate the former <br />city-owned Texas Parks & Wildlife building and attract the Brigadoon Brewery & Brew School, LLC., to <br />La Porte, TX. <br /> <br />Board member Martin asked Alan Ward Managing Member/Brewmaster of Brigadoon Brewery & Brew <br />School, LLC if the weekend visitor estimate of one-thousand people is correct. Mr. Ward advised most <br />craft breweries begin with small clientele and he feel 1000 estimated visitors is an accurate estimate. <br />Board member questioned parking accommodations. Mr. Livingston responded there are no parking <br />requirements in the Main Street District. Assistant City Manager Traci Leach added there is parking <br />available along Main Street and the City has not received any complaints from Main Street business <br />owners in regards to parking accommodations. <br /> <br />Board member Woodard left the table at 7:10 p.m. and returned at 7:13 p.m. <br /> <br />Board member Clausen asked Mr. Ward the planned hours of operation, Mr. Ward responded <br />Tuesday-Friday, 4:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.; Saturday, noon-9:00 p.m. and closed Sunday-Monday. Board <br />member Clausen asked if a large portion of the craft beer will be exported out of the City of La Porte. <br />Mr. Ward responded yes, based on the demand. Board member Clausen asked how many employees <br />will be employed. Mr. Ward responded 22-30 full-time employees; and 6-7 part-time employees. <br /> <br />Board member Martin commented a brewery is an attractive idea. <br /> <br />Board member Ojeda asked Mr. Ward if he decides to relocate in the future will the building have an <br />appearance of a brewery. Mr. Ward responded no. <br /> <br />Board member Martin moved to authorize Staff to publish 60-day public notice of a public hearing to <br />consider approving up to $400,000.00 to renovate the former city-owned Texas Parks & Wildlife <br />building and attract the Brigadoon Brewery & Brew School, LLC., to La Porte, TX. Board member Ojeda <br />MOTION PASSED <br />seconded. . <br />Ayes: President Warren, Board members Woodard, Clausen Ojeda and <br />Martin <br /> Nays: None <br /> <br />Page 5 of 6 <br />August 26, 2015, La Porte Development Corporation Board Minutes <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />