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Board member Martin asked the total cost for the program. Economic Development Coordinator Scott <br />Livingston responded approximately $8,000.00. <br />6. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION <br />(a) <br />Discussion and possible action regarding a proposed Request for Professional Services to <br />formulate an Economic Development Strategic Plan – S. Livingston <br />Economic Development Coordinator Scott Livingston presented a summary to formulate and <br />implement a new Economic Development Strategic Plan. <br />Board member Engelken commented it will be valuable to refresh the 2009 Economic Development <br />Strategic Plan with the recent growth in the City. <br />Board member Clausen agreed with Board member Engelken to refresh the 2009 Economic <br />Development Strategic Plan and commented he needs more time before making a decision. <br />Staff was directed to go back and perform an analysis of the strategies accomplished from the 2009 <br />Economic Development Strategic Plan and bring back to the meeting on January 11, 2016. <br />(b) <br />Consider approval or other action to adopt the findings of the Economic Development Incentives <br />Committee and approve a new incentives policy for all new or expanding businesses in La Porte <br />– S. Livingston <br />Economic Development Coordinator Scott Livingston presented a summary for a new incentives <br />policy for all new or expanding businesses in La Porte. <br />Vice-President Cooksley moved to approve a new incentive policy for all new and expanding <br />businesses in La Porte as recommended by the Incentive Policy Subcommittee. Board member <br />MOTION PASSED. <br />Clausen seconded. <br />Ayes: President Warren, Vice-President Cooksley, Board members <br />Ojeda, Clausen, Engelken, Martin, and Woodard <br /> Nays: None <br />Absent: Board member Woodard <br />7. SET DATE FOR NEXT MEETING <br />Board members set the next meeting date for Monday, December 14, 2015 at 5:00 p.m., and Monday, <br />January 11, 2016 at 5:00 p.m. <br />8. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS <br />regarding matters appearing on agenda; recognition of community <br />members, city employees, and upcoming events; inquiry of staff regarding specific factual information <br />or existing policies. <br /> Board member Ojeda commented she is in favor of La Porte Development Corporation funds being <br />utilized for suitable restrooms at Five Points. <br /> President Warren thanked those in attendance of the meeting and wished everyone a Happy <br />Thanksgiving. <br />9. ADJOURN <br />Page 3 of 4 <br />November 11, 2015, La Porte Development Corporation Board Minutes <br /> <br />