2011-04-09 Special Meeting of La Porte City Council

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h. Air National Guard Building — Ron Bottoms City Manager Bottoms gave an update on proposed future uses of the Air National Guard Building. He stated there are several options: use by San Jacinto College; utilization by City departments; a small business incubator site; or a conference /meeting center. Council mentioned what about using part of it as an animal shelter. If that doesn't work out, then they believe working something out with San Jacinto College might be a good use. i. City Charter Review — Patrice Fogarty City Secretary Fogarty presented the idea that it might be good timing for a charter review commission to be appointed sometime after the legislature finishes meeting this year. Council indicated they are in favor of doing this. 3. Receive Direction from City Council on upcoming 2011 -2012 Fiscal Year Budget Council stated staff has presented a large "wish list" for the next fiscal year. They would like to see what can be taken care of with 4b monies, and requested staff to look outside the box to determine how items can be funded. Councilmember Mosteit asked that those homes receiving repetitive flooding be considered first. Regarding Christmas on Main Street, Council indicated a larger Christmas tree is needed. It was also suggested that lights should be installed at the end of the pier at Seabreeze Park. When questioned by the City Secretary as to whether Council likes the set -up of the meeting, Council indicated yes. Mayor Rigby indicated that next year, it would be beneficial for all items to be put up on the overhead screen so that members of the public can view all information. He also requested that there be an agenda item for Council comments similar to agendas for regular council meetings. Council indicated Saturday is probably the best day to have an all -day retreat. A couple of councilmembers believe having the meetings in the evening would work, as well. When asked about the technology in the council chambers, several councilmembers indicated they would like to reduce the clutter of all the cords /plugs, and that the volume of the microphone on the lectern needs to be increased. 4. Executive Session — The City Council reserves the right to meet in a closed session on any agenda item should the need arise and if applicable pursuant to authorization by Title 5, Chapter 551, of the Texas Government Code. There was no executive session. 5. Reconvene into Regular Session and Consider Action, if any, on items discussed in Executive Session. There was no executive session. 6. Adjourn The meeting was adjourned at 2:37 p.m. Respectfully submitted, P O:b i U,( 7- t Patrice Fo•artY , Cty Secret Passed • •v on April 25, 2011. Al\ Mayo i RIgby Page 5 of 5 April 9, 2011, City Council Special Meeting Minutes