2012-07-23 Regular Meeting of La Porte City Council

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Councilmember Clausen moved to approve Ordinance 2012-3424 adopting the revised City of La Porte Employee Policies Handbook to incorporate an updated Emergency Pay Policy. Councilmember Engelken seconded. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Mayor Rigby, Councilmembers Leonard, Engelken, Kaminski, Zemanek, Mosteit, Clausen, Martin and Moser Nays: None Absent: None 8. DISCUSSION OR OTHER ACTION (a) Consider approval or other action regarding a recommended date of September 10, 2012, for the Public Hearing on the City of La Porte's FY 2012-2013 Proposed Budget and provide staff with direction regarding dates for budget workshops — M. Dolby Finance Director Michael Dolby presented a summary. Councilmember Clausen moved to approve September 10, 2012, as the date for a Public Hearing on the City of La Porte's FY 2012-2013 Proposed Budget. Councilmember Engelken seconded. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Mayor Rigby, Councilmembers Leonard, Engelken, Kaminski, Zemanek, Mosteit, Clausen, Martin and Moser Nays: None Absent: None (b) Consider approval or other action awarding bid # 12024 for Lomax Park Improvements and provide staff with direction — S. Barr Parks and Recreation Director Stephen Barr presented a summary. Councilmember Clausen questioned if a structural engineer had looked at the Lomax Arena. Mr. Barr responded yes, three years ago. Councilmember Clausen questioned if painting was included in the base bid. Mr. Barr responded yes. Councilmember Martin questioned if citizen input was collected regarding repairs. Mr. Barr responded yes, members of the Live Stock Show and Rodeo Association also met with the architects. Councilmember Martin questioned if Phase 2 was funded in the improvements. Mr. Barr responded no, Phase 2 has not been funded. Councilmember Leonard added staff needs to make sure the facility functions as designed. Councilmember Leonard questioned when looking at roof repairs, whether the bucking shoots and gates will be looked at for use as intended. Mr. Barr responded the pens and fencing are owned by the Live Stock Show and Rodeo Association, but the City is working on a possible arrangement to include it as part of the package. Mr. Barr also added the circular drive was an alternate in the plan and may not be able to be included. Councilmember Zemanek commented the intent for improvements was for the arena and not a storage building or concession stand. Councilmember Zemanek questioned if the costs associated with improving the arena include new lighting. Mr. Barr responded no. Page 3 of 6 July 23, 2012, City Council Meeting Minutes