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Councilmember Leonard questioned if currently other officers have obtained Department of <br />Transportation Training. Chief Adcox responded Officer Kyle Jones is the only one. <br />Councilmember Moser moved to go forward for all items to be placed in the upcoming budget <br />effective October 1. 2013. Councilmember Leonard seconded. MOTION PASSED. <br />Ayes: Mayor Rigby, Councilmembers Zemanek, Kaminski, Engelken, <br />Mosteit, Clausen, Martin, Leonard and Moser <br />Nays: None <br />Absent: None <br />(b) Discussion or other action regarding the memberships of Bay Area Houston Convention <br />and Visitor's Bureau, Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership, and Economic Alliance <br />Houston Port Region and suspension of print advertisement — Councilmembers Zemanek, <br />Moser and Kaminski <br />Mayor Rigby informed Council he was advised the Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership and <br />Economic Alliance Houston Port Region were not to be included in the discussion. <br />Councilmember Zemanek informed he is not opposed to the Bay Area Houston Convention <br />and Visitor's Bureau, just was not aware of what services they provide for the City of La Porte due <br />to not observing any advertisement until prior to the comments at the past Council Meeting. <br />Councilmember Kaminski commented she would like to see documentation of advertisements and <br />a monthly report of expenses on behalf of the City. <br />City Manager Corby Alexander advised he will confirm the reporting process in the contract and <br />forward the monthly report to all Councilmembers. <br />Councilmember Martin commented Economic Development Coordinator Scott Livingston should <br />evaluate memberships after he has time to get acclimated in his new position. <br />No action was taken <br />(c) Discussion or other action regarding a retail and market study from Catalyst Commercial — <br />S. Livingston <br />Economic Development Coordinator Scott Livingston and Jeff Kwas, with Catalyst presented a <br />summary. There were several questions, and City Manager Alexander said he would get with <br />Catalyst for clarification. <br />10. REPORTS <br />(a) Receive Delinquent Tax Report — T. Leach <br />No action was taken; item for information only. Councilmember Zemanek stated it may be time to <br />solicit other firms for delinquent tax collections. <br />(b) Receive report of La Porte Development Corporation Board — Councilmember Engelken <br />Councilmember Engelken provided a report of the La Porte Development Corporation Board <br />meeting which was held just prior to this council meeting. <br />11. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS <br />(a) Receive report from City Manager <br />Page 5 of 7 <br />April 22, 2013, City Council Meeting Minutes <br />