1994-09-12 Public Hearing and Regular Meeting

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e e Minutes Public Hearing and Regular Meeting La Porte city Council September 12, 1994, Page 2 plaque denoting Neighborhood Centers appreciation of city of La Porte's support for their Environmental Education Project. 5. Mayor Malone deferred the proclamation for Officer Matthew "Matt" Deaumer until a future meeting. The Mayor proclaimed the week of September 17th through 23rd as "Constitution Week" in the City of La Porte. Receiving the proclamation was a Representative of the Jane Long Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution Marie Russell. 6. There were three citizens wishing to address Council. Elaine Moore, 11722 Bear Street, representing residents from Monument Estates subdivision. She thanked Councilperson Sutherland for attending their neighborhood meeting August 9th and for his support and guidance for helping address their concerns to the proper persons. The concerns were for the 30 miles per hour speed limits set on their neighborhood streets. They would like to change those limits to 20 miles per hour on the side streets. The second concern addressed the underground drainage system. She stated that teenagers are removing the covers to these drainage systems and causing neighborhood concern for the safety of their children. Helen McFerren, 925 Oak Grove, spoke to Council and Staff regarding the proposed park project on the Beasley Property, further described as Seabreeze sailing Club. She stated she has turned in several names of area citizens to be placed on any committee which might be formed to decide the manner of use for this property. She relinquished her remaining time to Brenda Knapp. Ms. Knapp also voiced her concerns for developing a park in their neighborhood and stated, "The city is rich in parks but very poor in other retail areas." Mr. Lynn Green, 10131 Quiet Hill Road, spoke in support of raising the green fee rates at La Porte Bay Forest Golf Course. He stated, "It is one of the best kept courses around." He explained, "I would like to see our debt at that course knocked down sooner by raising the rates." 7. Mayor Malone opened Public Hearing - A at 6:23 P.M. Public Hearing A - To consider amendments to the city of La Porte Zoning Ordinance 1501; Article III, section 3-100, "Definitions"; Article V, section 5-600, "Table A- Residential"; Article VI, section 6-400, "Table A-Commercial" , section 6-500 "Table B-Commercial", Section 6-501 "Footnotes", section 6-600 "special Use Performance Standards", and Article X, section 10-300, "Accessory Buildings, Uses and Equipment",