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

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Councilmember Mosteit asked if Council awarded Option 3, would it move forward asscheduled with eliminating the pavilion.Mr. Barr advised Council could move forward with thearena while evaluating the restrooms. Mayor Rigby questioned whether thebudget for Phase 2 is $1.2 million. Mr. Barr responded yes. Mayor Rigby questioned the cost for restrooms. Mr. Barr respondedif Council approved Item 1 and Alternate 1, the remaining balance would be $506,000.00 and restrooms, storage building, concession building and meeting rooms could be built for the amount. Mr. Barr stated that the electrical, including lights and fixtures for better lightingfor the pavilion, will be included in Item 2. Councilmember Moser commented T5 fluorescent lights were not being utilized anymore and currently, buildings are being built to save energy. Councilmember Engelkenmoved to tableawarding bid # 12024 for Lomax Park Improvements, have staff re-work it and bring it back to Council.Councilmember Leonard seconded. Ayes: Councilmembers Leonard, Engelkenand Kaminski Nays: CouncilmembersMosteit, Zemanek, Clausen, Martin, Moser and Mayor Rigby Absent:None Councilmember Clausen moved to go with Option 3 including electrical work with staffutilizinga better lighting scheme for Lomax Park Improvements.Councilmember Mosteit seconded. Ayes: Mayor Rigby, Councilmembers Clausen, Mosteit, Martin, Leonard, Moser and Leonard Nays: Councilmembers Kaminski and Engelken Absent:None Receive report of Chapter172 Employee, Retiree Insurance and Benefits Boardregarding benefits and providestaff with input and direction – K. Anderson Human Resources Manager provided a report of the Chapter 172 Employee, Retiree Insurance and Benefits Board regarding benefits, and recognized Chapter 172 committee members who were present.Council accepted the report without further action. Receive drainage report – J. Garza Senior Engineer Julian Garza provided a drainage report and highlighted updates. Receive reports of the Economic Alliance Houston Port Region and Bay Area Houston Convention and Visitors Bureau – S. Osborne Chad Burke, President of theEconomic Alliance Houston Port Region, provided a presentation and City of La Porte Annual Report. Michelle Twist, Communications Directorof the Bay Area Houston Convention and Visitors Bureau, provided a reportand scope of services provided for member cities for FY 2011-2012.