1988-03-28 Public Hearing and Regular Meeting

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0 • Minutes, Public Hearing La Porte City Council March 28, 1988, Page 10 and Regular Meeting City Manager Bob Herrera presented a written report to Council containing his ideas on a visionary plan for La Porte. He emphasized that the ideas presented are his personal ones, and Council should feel free to change anything they feel is not compatible with what they would like to accomplish. Mr. Herrera then reviewed the program with Council. He was very gratified that Council's comments had reinforced what his feelings are regarding La Porte's future and the methods to accomplish those goals. Councilperson Matuszak addressed the question of what person could be chosen as the leader to put all of these plans into action. It is a very important role, and the right person must be chosen soon before the momentum is lost. Councilperson Lloyd suggested that the Mayor appoint an ad hoc committee of Council to get the City started and that they come back to Council at a meeting in April to make a preliminary assessment of the report given by the City Manager. It was decided that April 11 would be the date for the preliminary report. Mayor Malone appointed an ad hoc committee of Council members consisting of Councilpersons Lloyd, Matuszak, Porter, Shipp, Gay and Skelton. 26. Discuss six-month review of zoning ordinance and zoning map. Before discussion on this item, the Mayor declared a short recess at 8:38. The meeting reconvened at 8:50. Director of Community Development Joel Albrecht reviewed the three major proposed areas of change to the zoning ordinance: Non -conforming buildings, structures and uses, section 4-200; Landscaping (various sections); and the 3/4 rule, section 11-507(8). 22. Council retired into executive session at 9:47 P.M. for the following items: A. - Legal - Discuss with Attorney proposed amendments to City of La Porte contract for solid