08-13-12 Regular Meeting, including Budget Workshop of La Porte City Council

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Councilmember Clausenmoved to approve Ordinance2012-3424adopting the revised City of La Porte Employee Policies Handbook to incorporate an updated Emergency Pay Policy. Councilmember Engelkenseconded. Ayes: Mayor Rigby, Councilmembers Leonard, Engelken, Kaminski, Zemanek, Mosteit, Clausen, Martinand Moser Nays: None Absent:None Consider approval or other action regarding a recommended date of September 10, 2012, for the Public Hearing on the City of La Porte’s FY 2012-2013 Proposed Budget and provide staff with direction regarding dates for budget workshops – M. Dolby Finance Director Michael Dolby presented a summary. Councilmember Clausenmoved to approve September 10, 2012, as the date for a Public Hearing on the City of La Porte’s FY 2012-2013 Proposed Budget.Councilmember Engelkenseconded. Ayes: Mayor Rigby, Councilmembers Leonard, Engelken, Kaminski, Zemanek, Mosteit, Clausen, Martin and Moser Nays: None Absent:None Consider approval or other action awarding bid # 12024 for Lomax Park Improvements and provide staff with direction – S. Barr Parks and Recreation Director StephenBarr presented a summary. Councilmember Clausen questioned if a structural engineer had looked at the Lomax Arena.Mr. Barr responded yes, three years ago. Councilmember Clausenquestioned if painting was included in the base bid. Mr. Barr respondedyes. Councilmember Martin questioned if citizen input was collected regarding repairs. Mr. Barr responded yes,members of the LiveStock Show and Rodeo Association also met with the architects.Councilmember Martin questioned if Phase 2 was funded in the improvements. Mr. Barrresponded no, Phase 2 has not been funded. Councilmember Leonard added staff needs to make sure the facility functions as designed. Councilmember Leonard questioned when looking at roof repairs, whether the bucking shoots and gates will be looked at for use as intended. Mr. Barr responded the pens and fencing areowned by the LiveStock Show and Rodeo Association, but the City is working on apossible arrangement to include it as part of the package. Mr. Barr also added the circular drive was an alternate in the plan and may not be able to be included. Councilmember Zemanekcommented the intent for improvements was for the arena and not a storagebuilding or concession stand. Councilmember Zemanek questioned if the costs associated with improving the arena include new lighting.Mr. Barr responded no. Councilmember Clausen questioned if Council approved Option 3, would the preferred contractor be able to go with the lowest bidder. Mr. Barr responded yes.