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

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(b) Discussion or other action regarding a recommended date of September 9, 2013, for the Public Hearing on the City of La Porte's Fiscal Year 2013-2014 Proposed Budget — M. Dolby Finance Director Michael Dolby presented a summary, including upcoming dates for budget meetings. Councilmember Moser moved to approve September 9, 2013, for the Public Hearing on the City's Fiscal Year 2013-2014 Proposed Budget and to hold budget workshops during the week of August 12, 2013. Councilmember Zemanek seconded. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Mayor Rigby, Councilmembers Clausen, Mosteit, Engelken, Martin, Kaminski, Zemanek, Leonard and Moser Nays: None Absent: None (c) Discussion or other action regarding Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) for the upcoming fiscal year — C. Alexander City Manager Corby Alexander presented a summary regarding Capital Improvement Projects and advised Council the projected amounts can change. Mayor Rigby requested items be categorized in a "want' and "need" column under City Manager Review when presented during the upcoming budget meetings. Councilmember Martin questioned if generators will be expended out of the Capital Improvement Projects. City Manager Corby Alexander responded yes. Mayor Rigby questioned if cost can be reduced in half if diesel generators are used. Mr. Alexander responded yes. Councilmember Zemanek questioned the current generator system source of power at the police station. Public Improvement Coordinator Reagan McPhail responded it is a natural gas system. Mayor Rigby commented he would like for Council to consider all options and decide what is best for the community as far as generators. Councilmember Clausen moved to put Capital Improvement Projects on for budget discussion. Councilmember Engelken seconded. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Mayor Rigby, Councilmembers Clausen, Mosteit, Engelken, Martin, Kaminski, Zemanek, Leonard and Moser Nays: None Absent: None 10. REPORTS (a) Receive Delinquent Tax Report — T. Leach Assistant City Manager Traci Leach provided the Delinquent Tax Report. There were no Council comments. (b) Receive 2012-2013 Citywide Sidewalk Replacement Project Report — T. Tietjens Public Improvement Coordinator Reagan McPhail provided the 2012-2013 Citywide Sidewalk Replacement Project Report. Councilmember Engelken questioned if there are any additional sidewalks and the number of linear feet that are in need of replacement other than those listed in the report. Mr. McPhail responded yes, and three times the replacement listed in the report, if he has to estimate. Councilmember Page 4 of 5 July 22, 2013, Council Meeting Minutes