2014-04-14 Regular Meeting of La Porte City Council

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Absent: None Mayor Rigby questioned if the meeting held a few years back with Exxon Pipeline Coalition had resolved the drainage concerns and issues. Mr. Tietjens responded yes, the issues and concerns during that time were resolved; and Exxon Pipeline Coalition advised if there are any other issues, they are available to meet again for resolution. (d) Discussion or other action to reschedule or cancel the May 26, 2014, Council meeting due to the Memorial Day holiday — C. Alexander/P. Fogarty City Secretary Patrice Fogarty presented this item regarding whether to cancel the May 26t' Council meeting since it falls on Memorial Day or to reschedule it. Councilmember Zemanek moved to cancel the May 26, 2014, Council meeting due to the Memorial Day holiday. Councilmember Engelken seconded. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Mayor Rigby, Councilmembers Moser, Leonard, Clausen, Kaminski, Engelken, Zemanek, Mosteit and Martin Nays: None Absent: None 9. REPORTS (a) Receive report of La Porte Development Corporation Board — Councilmember Engelken Councilmember Clausen reported the La Porte Development Corporation Board discussed Workforce Development Programs, approved an incentive grant to Rob Johnson Interests for a new retail development, and advised the next meeting is scheduled for April 28, 2014, immediately after the Fiscal Affairs meeting. (b) Receive report of La Porte Development Corporation Board — Councilmember Engelken 10. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS (a) Receive report from City Manager • City Council Meeting, Monday, April 28, 2014 • Fiscal Affairs Committee Meeting, Monday, April 28, 2014 City Manager Corby Alexander introduced the new employees, City Engineer, Bob Eng and City Planner, Eric Ensey. 11. COUNCIL COMMENTS regarding matters appearing on the agenda; recognition of community members, city employees, and upcoming events; inquiry of staff regarding specific factual information or existing policies — Councilmembers Kaminski, Zemanek, Leonard, Engelken, Mosteit Clausen, Martin, Moser, and Mayor Rigby. Councilmember Kaminski commented she attended the La Porte Livestock Show and Auction and had a great time; Councilmembers Engelken and Martin welcomed the new employees; Councilmember Mosteit welcomed the new employees and commented he also attended the La Porte Livestock Show and Auction; Councilmember Clausen welcomed the new employees, commented he also attended the La Porte Livestock Show and Auction and received many favorable comments on the new facility; Councilmember Moser thanked the City and the Planning Director Tim Tietjens for recognizing the Civil Rights Act of 1964 by attending the Fair Housing Month Speaker Forum and Training Program; and Mayor Rigby welcomed the new employees and recognized Judge Denise Mitrano and the Municipal Court for receiving an award during the Municipal Court Safety Traffic Award Ceremony he attended; he also acknowledge Dennis Paul and thanked him for attending the meeting. Page 4 of 6 April 14, 2014, Council Meeting Minutes