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Ayes: Mayor Rigby, Councilmembers Engelken, Leonard, Moser, <br />Clausen, Engelken, Martin, and Kaminski <br />Nays: Councilmember Earp <br />Absent: None <br />(d) Discussion or other action regarding LED Digital Billboard — Mayor Rigby <br />Mayor Rigby opened the discussion. <br />Councilmember Earp requested an update on the cost of $285,000.00 for the LED Digital Billboard, <br />inquiring whether the quote is outdated. Assistant City Manager Traci Leach provided an update <br />and informed the quote was from November 2013 from a billboard company for a one-sided digital <br />sign with the size and dimensions, including $25,000.00 for land acquisition. Councilmember Earp <br />asked about the proposed location for the billboard. Ms. Leach responded the feeder of Fairlane St. <br />and Highway 146. Councilmember Earp commented he would like to see a detailed business plan <br />before spending money on a billboard. <br />Councilmember Leonard commented he has a concern with the price. being from 2013, and there <br />may be legal issues with the sign having to be available for all businesses to advertise. <br />Assistant City Manager Traci Leach advised Council that staff is in need of direction from Council <br />for gathering information for the cost. <br />Councilmember Zemanek questioned if the city ordinance allows construction for the size and <br />location of the billboard. Assistant City Manager Traci Leach responded yes. <br />City Manager Corby Alexander advised if Council is interested in the concept of an LED Digital <br />Billboard, staff will obtain information on all of Council's concerns and bring this item back at a later <br />date. <br />Councilmember Moser moved to move forward with a concept and allow staff to come back with <br />pricing; policy proposal; ideas; and any legal issues. Councilmember Martin seconded. MOTION <br />PASSED. <br />Ayes: Mayor Rigby, Councilmembers Earp, Engelken, Leonard, <br />Moser, Engelken, Martin, and Kaminski <br />Nays: Councilmember Clausen <br />Absent: None <br />10. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS <br />• Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting, Thursday, October 23, 2014 <br />• Fiscal Affairs Committee Meeting, Monday, October 27, 2014 <br />• La Porte Development Corporation Board Meeting, Monday, October 27, 2014 <br />• City Council Meeting, Monday, October 27, 2014 <br />• Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting, Thursday, October 30, 2014 <br />There were no additional reports. <br />11. COUNCIL COMMENTS regarding matters appearing on the agenda; recognition of community <br />members, city employees, and upcoming events; inquiry of staff regarding specific factual <br />information or existing policies — Councilmembers Leonard, Engelken, Earp, Clausen, Martin, <br />Moser, Kaminski, Zemanek and Mayor Rigby. <br />Councilmember Leonard congratulated Rosemarie Harmon for receiving a proclamation and the recipients <br />of the Life Saving Awards; Councilmember Engelken also congratulated Rosemarie Harmon for receiving a <br />proclamation; recipients of the Life Saving Awards and welcomed City Secretary Patrice Fogarty back to <br />Page 9 of 10 <br />October 13, 2014, Council Meeting Minutes <br />