2013-07-22 Regular Meeting of La Porte City Council minutes

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(b) Consider approval or other action awarding Bid # 13021 for Shady River Road Concrete Street Removal and Replacement — D. Mick Public Works Director Dave Mick presented a summary. Councilmember Martin moved to award Bid #13021 for Shady River Road Concrete Street Removal and Replacement. Councilmember Clausen seconded. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Mayor Rigby, Councilmembers Clausen, Mosteit, Engelken, Martin, Kaminski, Zemanek, Leonard and Moser Nays: None Absent: None 9. DISCUSSION OR OTHER ACTION (a) Discussion or other action regarding Animal Adoption Center and Shelter — K. Adcox/R. McPhail. Chief of Police Ken Adcox presented a summary. Councilmember Clausen questioned how the original estimate was obtained. Chief Adcox responded they used the cost per square foot from the most recent animal shelter built within our geographical area within the past year, which was in the City of Friendswood. Councilmember Zemanek questioned the current square footage of kennels for both dogs and cats. Animal Control Supervisor Clarence Anderson responded 1,800 total square feet for the existing shelter but was not sure on specific kennel space. Councilmember Zemanek questioned the plan for kennel space with a new proposed 4,376 square -foot facility. Architect Martha Sang, with Jackson and Ryan Architects, informed that kennel space would increase from the current 22 kennels to 32 kennels. Mayor Rigby asked how long will the proposed Animal Adoption Center and Shelter serve its purpose and not require an addition. Chief Adcox responded a 4,376 square -foot facility has 50 percent more kennels than the existing facility; and staff feels it will last well into the future. Councilmember Martin commented he likes the idea of a facility being located on Spencer Highway and being more visible for, hopefully, increased animal adoptions and questioned if staff has considered any other funding options. Chief Adcox advised staff has considered partnering with other neighboring communities, contracting animal control services to smaller communities, and possibly seeking sponsorships from local industry if directed by Council. Councilmember Engelken commented an Animal Adoption Center and Shelter will need to be constructed just like other facilities without down scaling it; and suggested Council not make any decisions prior to upcoming Budget Workshop meetings. Councilmember Leonard agreed with Councilmember Engelken. Councilmember Mosteit moved to allow Chief Adcox and the animal shelter committee to seek private donations and bring back information at the upcoming budget meetings. Councilmember Zemanek seconded. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Mayor Rigby, Councilmembers Clausen, Mosteit, Engelken, Martin, Kaminski, Zemanek, Leonard and Moser Nays: None Absent: None Page 3 of 5 July 22, 2013, Council Meeting Minutes