1994-12-12 Public Hearing and Regular Meeting

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. e Minutes Public Hearing and Regular Meeting La Porte City Council December 12, 1994, Page 4 both groups". Ms. Allen also handed to Council copies of her remark made tonight. Randy Kendrick, 10012 Hummingbird, La Porte also praised the City for its support of youth athletics. He thanked the La Porte Police Department for their support and indicated the City's efforts will have a positive influence on our children lives. He thanked city management for the manner in which they have handled ,this baseball situation. Helen McFerren, 925 Oak Grove, La Porte, thanked EMS for "saving her life". She also stated her support of a survey which is being circulated supporting the development of local shopping facilities in La Porte. Ms. McFerren said she is against the purchase of the property known as the Seabreeze Sailing Center and will also protest the dredging of Deer Creek. Ginnie Groda, 926 Seabreeze, La Porte, spoke stating she is one of the citizens circulating a petition regarding Ordinance 94-1994. Ms. Groda indicated she is also against the purchase of the property known as the Beasley property or Seabreeze Sailing Center. She asked Council, "How many tax dollars have been spent on studies such as the study for a hotel to be built at Sylvan Beach?" Ms. Groda also addressed a concern about ditches, street repairs, street lights, lower water and tax rates, drugs, and a golf course which pays for itself. Jarrell Burke, 1301 Bayshore Drive, La Porte, spoke as a member of the Bayshore civic Association. Mr. Burke voiced his objections to the comprehensive plan, and he addressed the purchase of the Beasley property and the appraised value of the property. He also questioned the cost of operating the cities existing parks and how they are utilized by citizens. Faye Preston Burke, 1301 Bayshore Drive, La Porte, spoke about the comprehensive plan. She is opposed to the purchase of the Beasley property for the purpose of building another city park. She stated, "I hope you will not purchase this property." Howard L. Johnson, 317S. Carroll, La Porte, spoke regarding youth baseball. Mr. Johnson indicated he is the President of the La Porte Boys Baseball Association and read a letter of appreciation from the association for the cities past support. Mr. Johnson introduced several other citizens who are attending the meeting tonight in support of La Porte Boys Baseball Association.