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and Five needed to expand somewhat to remain within population requirements per district; so, the <br /> Committee recommended pulling from District Three. In order to give some of the population to <br /> District Two, District Three had to move west a little; and in doing so, shifted everything to the west. <br /> All changes must be pre - cleared through the Justice Department. <br /> Chuck Harrington introduced himself as the Committee Chairman of the Redistricting Committee <br /> and thanked Mr. Tietjens for the opportunity to work with him on this Committee. <br /> Councilmember Engelken asked if they could try to fix some of the "split streets," if at all possible. <br /> Councilmember Kaminski moved to take this proposed plan before the citizens in a public hearing. <br /> Councilmember Moser seconded. MOTION PASSED. <br /> Ayes: Mayor Rigby, Councilmembers Clausen, Zemanek, Mosteit, <br /> Engelken, Moser, Kaminski, Leonard and Martin <br /> Nays: None <br /> (c) Discussion/ workshop or other action regarding the direction and input to the La Porte <br /> Development Corporation - R. Bottoms <br /> City Manager Ron Bottoms presented a summary. <br /> Councilmember Martin recommended that the La Porte Development Corporation Board focus on <br /> expanding existing business opportunities, and also brainstorm for new development prospects. <br /> Councilmember Zemanek stated that the recent expenditures of the Board were considered "quality <br /> of life" improvements rather than economic development issues, which is determined to be within <br /> the guidelines of the laws of the Development Corporation Board. <br /> Councilmember Mosteit commented that the City Council and the Board members should both be <br /> addressing the same issues. <br /> It was the consensus of council to hold a joint meeting with the La Porte Development Board to <br /> discuss various issues. <br /> 12. COMMITTEE REPORTS <br /> (a) The La Porte Development Corporation Board meeting was cancelled due to lack of a <br /> quorum; there was no report at this time — Councilmember Engelken <br /> 13. STAFF REPORTS <br /> (a) Receive Drainage Report — J. Garza <br /> City Engineer Julian Garza provided a Drainage Report <br /> (b) Receive report on Donation Clothing Bins — D. Wilmore <br /> Chief Building Official Debbie Wilmore provided information on clothing donation bins. <br /> The Mayor directed staff to take this issue up with the Planning and Zoning Commission for input <br /> and guidance. <br /> Page 7 of 8 <br /> September 12, 2011, City Council Meeting Minutes <br />