1984-06-20 Regular Meeting of La Porte City Council

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I ~ ~ • Minutes, Regular Meeting, La Porte City Council June 20, 1984, Page 2 Councilperson Matuszak arrived at the Council table at 7:05 P.M. 5. Council considered approving a taxicab permit for Mrs. Jo Ann Snipes, Cadillac Cab Company. Mrs. Snipes was present and answered questions from Council. Motion was made by Councilperson Pfeiffer to approve the taxicab permit for Cadillac Cab Company. Second by Council- person Matuszak. The motion carried, 9 ayes and 0 nays. Ayes: Councilpersons Gay, Skelton, Westergren, Malone, Longley, Matuszak, Graves, Pfeiffer and Mayor Cline Nays: None 6. Council considered approving a contract with Turner Collie & Braden for wastewater system improvements. It was noted by the City Manager that the suggested change • had been made to the wording in the contract, i.e., on page 2, the word "indicate" was changed to "identify." Motion was made by Councilperson Westergren to approve the contract with Turner Collie & Braden for wastewater system improvements. Second by Councilperson .Graves. The motion carried, 9 ayes and 0 nays. Ayes: Councilpersons Gay, Skelton, Westergren, Malone, Longley, Matuszak, Graves, Pfeiffer and Mayor Cline Nays: None 7. Council considered authorizing going out for bids for restora- tion of Carter Trust property. Motion was made by Councilperson Matuszak to tab le~this item until such time as we are apprised whether or not FEMA will subsidize purchase of the property. Second by Councilperson Graves. After lengthy discussion on the pros and cons of whether to buy the property with or without FEMA participation, bid specifi- cations, property value, etc., the vote was taken and the motion was defeated, 8 nays and 1 aye. Ayes: Councilperson Matuszak • Nays: Councilpersons Gay, Skelton, Westergren, Malone, Longley, Graves, Pfeiffer and Mayor Cline I