2013-02-25 Regular Meeting of La Porte City Council minutes

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Susan Rector, 3121 S. Broadway, addressed Council and advised utilities are paid monthly at 3031 S. Broadway (Old Highway 146). Councilmember Zemanek moved to continue the public hearing until June 10, 2013, for the structure located at 3031 S. Broadway (Old Highway 146). Councilmember Moser seconded. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Mayor Rigby, Councilmembers Zemanek, Kaminski, Leonard, Clausen, Mosteit, and Moser Nays: Councilmember Martin Absent: Councilmember Engelken (e) Consider approval or other action regarding an Ordinance authorizing the condemnation of structure located at 135 Pine Bluff St. — D. Wilmore Building Official Debbie Wilmore presented a summary and recommended Council close the public hearing to allow staff to work with the new owner of structure located at 135 Pine Bluff. Councilmember Mosteit moved to close the public hearing for the structure located at 135 Pine Bluff St. Councilmember Moser seconded. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Mayor Rigby, Councilmembers Martin, Zemanek, Kaminski, Leonard, Clausen, Mosteit, and Moser Nays: None Absent: Councilmember Engelken City Council closed the public hearing at 6:28 p.m. (f) Consider approval or other action regarding an Ordinance authorizing the condemnation of structure located at 500 W. Main St. — D. Wilmore Building Official Debbie Wilmore presented a summary and recommended Council allow owners for the structure located at 500 W. Main go forward to the Zoning Board of Adjustment for a hearing. Regarding the condemnation of structure located at 500 W. Main St., Councilmember Kaminski questioned if the owner previously went before the Zoning Board of Adjustment and then the request was withdrawn. Ms. Wilmore responded yes there had been a request, but it had been withdrawn and then recently resubmitted. J.B. Williamson, 820 W. Main, addressed Council on behalf of Mr. Diaz requesting Council continue the public hearing for 90 days to allow Mr. Diaz to work with the Zoning Board of Adjustment and advised Council that on February 14, 2013, an appeal of denial had been filed. Councilmember Moser moved to continue the public hearing until April 8, 2013, for the structure located at 500 W. Main St. Councilmember Leonard seconded. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Mayor Rigby, Councilmembers Martin, Zemanek, Kaminski, Leonard, Clausen, Mosteit, and Moser Nays: None Absent: Councilmember Engelken 7. RESOLUTIONS (a) Consider approval or other action regarding a resolution confirming Mariposa at Pecan Park contributes to the City's revitalization efforts — T. Tietjens Page 4 of 7 February 25, 2013, City Council Meeting Minutes