2009-10-12 Regular Meeting, Public Hearing and Workshop Meeting of La Porte City Council minutes

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Minutes of Regular Meeting, Public Hearing and Workshop of City Council on October 12, 2009 5 A. Presentation by Clark Condon and Associates on their findings regarding a needs assessment for a community/convention center venue - R. Bottoms Sheila Condon presented a slide show outlining: Building Program, Master Plan and Site Consideration for a community center/convention center, and highlighted four different options. B. Discuss options regarding establishing a community/convention center venue - R. Bottoms Petitions and Remonstrance's reopened: Charlotte Wells, 3342 Miramar - As a Galveston Bay keeper, showed her concern about preserving the beach. Is concerned about the access to Sylvan Beach, she wants to see more green space. Ted Powell, 1700 Roscoe - Announced his submission of an application for a National Historical Grant for Sylvan Beach pavilion. Brought other options for the Sylvan Beach Pavilion, which included the interest of a private investor to invest his own money without the help of taxpayers for a substantial amount under what has been previously addressed. Kathryn Aguilar, 3119 Fondren - reiterated her idea that the city should use the private investor as mentioned by Mr. Powell, by doing so, in her opinion would be the fastest, greenest, most historically way to preserve the Sylvan Beach Pavilion. Phillip Hoot, 927 Seabreeze - enjoys watching people in the park, suggested metered trails/ walks to be placed in Sea breeze Park. Wants to see the city preserve the waterfront. He questioned the need for a convention center, wants to revamp the Pavilion. City Manager Ron Bottoms reported that according to the County, the Pavilion would have to be elevated. After meeting with the Commissioner Garcia, she relayed that the County would possibly consider conveying the northern portion of the Park to the city for a new facility. Councilmember Black suggested that an item be placed on the next Council agenda to notify Harris County of the intent of terminating the lease agreement on the Sylvan Beach Pavilion, to let them decide its future, since they own the building. 12. Close Workshop Meeting and reconvene Regular Meeting Mayor Beasley closed Workshop Meeting and reconvened Regular Meeting at 7:53 p.m. 13. City Manager Ron Bottoms provided Administrative Reports for the following: