2007-04-14 Minutes of the City Council Retreat Meeting of La Porte City Council

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City Council Retreat Meeting — April 14, 2007 - Page 4 Interim City Manager John Joerns provided Mayor and Council and overview of the Fiscal Year 07-08 Projected New Annual Commitments/Revenue Parks & Recreation Director Stephen Barr provided an overview of the Heritage Society. The City of La Porte could provide property insurance on Building at the Heritage Society our insurance will allow us to cover the building. Mr. Barr also provided an overview of past and future projects and City of La Porte costs. The property belongs to the City of La Porte and Heritage Society owns the building. Council gave staff direction to meet with Board on building deed being owned by City of La Porte and its lease back and to determine what annual budget concerns will City of La Porte be able to provide. Interim City Manager John Joerns will review Hotel/Motel regulations. 7. LUNCH Council retired to lunch at 11:40 Council returned at 12:30. 8. COMPENSATION UPDATE Interim City Manager gave an overview of the status is underway and the general population still needs to be done. Three weeks to bring back emergency personnel. Chief of Police Richard Reff gave an overview of the proposed Police Department restructuring. Chief Reff informed Council he wants to add a second Assistant Police Chief slot. He recommended anyone who wants to apply for both Assistant positions would need to test. Council directed staff not require the Assistant Chief Corrales to test for the one of the positions since he has currently been filling that position for a number of years. Reff was directed to test for 2°d position only. Title to be determined when council approves the ordinance authorizing the second position. 9. Council retired to a short break at 1:50 p.m. Council returned at 2:05 p.m. 10. MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS (MAY BE DELAYED) Parks and Recreation Director Stephen Barr gave an overview of the Swimming Pool, Fitness Center and Sylvan Beach Operations. Council requested Parks & Recreation to do a survey of similar facilities. Council suggested Parks and Recreation consider featuring rental properties and the golf course in the next City calendar. Parks & Recreation Director Stephen Barr noted photo contest was already announced for the 2008 calendar but could consider suggestion for the 2009 calendar. Alex Osmond reported on the Golf Course. Council suggested Mr. Osmond consider running quarterly specials.