1993-06-07 Special Called Joint Workshop Meeting

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• • MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CALLED JOINT WORKSHOP MEETING OF THE LA PORTE CITY COUNCIL AND THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE JUNE 7, 1993 1. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Malone Members of City Council Present: Mayor Norman Malone, Councilpersons Guy Sutherland, Mike Cooper, Bob Thrower, Bob McLaughlin, Deotis Gay, Jack Maxwell, Jerry Clarke. (Councilperson Alton Porter came in after the meeting had begun) Members of Chamber of Commerce Present: President Kathleen Lemon, President Elect Harry Hank, Vice President Lorretta Smith, Vice President Barry Beasley and Executive Vice President John Paul Zemanek Members of City Staff Present: City Manager Bob Herrera, Assistant City Manager John Joerns and City Secretary Sue Lenes ,Others Present: Citizen Brad Aaron, representing the Meadowcrest Homeowners Association 2. Opening comments were made by City Manager Bob Herrera who gave a brief back ground on the preparation of the agenda formate. The Chamber of Commerce President Kathleen Lemon introduced the order of business. Loretta Smith began the discussion of how the Chamber operates and passed out a packet of information to each person present. The packets were a overview of the City of La Porte and the many amenities it offers businesses and residents. Each of the Chamber Vice Presidents explained a portion of the Chamber operation. 3. Kathleen Lemon discussed the working relationship between the City and the Chamber and mentioned how cooperative Tim O'Connor and all Parks and Recreation personnel have been and how much the Chamber appreciates the City Council and City staff and their relationship to the Chamber of Commerce and it's activities. 4. Vice President Barry Beasley discussed economic development and the goals the Chamber is pursuing to bring new businesses to La Porte. 5. Harry Hank discussed contract obligations between the City and Chamber. Mr. Hank gave an overview of the obligations of both Chamber and City and the procedures followed in assessment and collection of the Hotel Occupancy Tax.