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Page 2 Council directed the City Secretary to find out the legalities of Alternate Members serving on the Planning and Zoning Commission. Council directed the City Secretary to find out how the Chairman's position on the La Porte Development Corporation is appointed. Council member Rigby noted he is awaiting an answer on the alternate positions' voting powers of the Chapter 172 Board of Trustees. Northside Neighborhood Plan - Staff was directed to update the Plan and fund in next year's budget. They want it as a separate plan and not a part of the Citywide Master Plan. Smoking Policy - The Smoking Policy was discussed and Council stated this is something that should go before the citizens for a vote next November. Outside Audit - Council suggested that citizens requesting the City to conduct an audit should be coordinated by the citizen and paid for by the citizen. If the audit results show the City has done something wrong, the citizen would be reimbursed for the audit cost. Council directed staff to check with legal on this approach. Employee Rewards - Council directed staff to budget for the following awards structure in the next budget: Employee of the Quarter $750.00 Employee of the Year - $1,000.00 Manager of the Year $1,000.00 Person Nominated - $25.00 Council additionally directed staff to change the policy and update it to what is actually being done. Parks Comparison - Stephen Barr provided a presentation on Parks. 80 acre Tract Deed Restrictions - Council noted the following conditions on this property: The Buyer should enter into an Industrial District Agreement. Staff needs to check with adjoining neighbors and ABC on any special conditions of the property next to the 80 acre tract. Container restrictions should be the same as they are for inside the City limits. Landscaping and or trees need to be required. Staff will bring this back to Council in the future.