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Councilmember Martin questioned the current ownership of the proposed property. Mr. Brown <br /> responded it is owned by a trust. Councilmember questioned if it the property would be a <br /> subsidized property. Mr. Brown responded it is not a subsidized property. <br /> Councilmember Clausen questioned how long The Brownstone Group has been in business. Mr. <br /> Brown advised since 1971. Mr. Clausen questioned if The Brownstone Group plans to continue to <br /> own the complex or would consider selling the property. Mr. Brown responded if The Brownstone <br /> Group is able to get the best financing, it is a possibility they will own the property forever; but he <br /> cannot guarantee they will do so. <br /> Councilmember Engelken commented he has visited with residents in the Summerwinds <br /> subdivision, and they are not in favor of the proposed Multifamily Development at the location due <br /> to residents having visibility into the homes and backyards and the increase of traffic. <br /> Councilmember questioned the distance radius for notifying citizens of a public hearing for <br /> variances. City Planner Eric Ensey responded 200 feet. <br /> Councilmember Zemanek questioned how many units would have to be eliminated to resolve the <br /> line of sight concern of the residents in the Summerwinds subdivision. Mr. Brown responded four <br /> units, and it would not be a problem to eliminate the units. <br /> There were no objections from City Council moving forward with the project except the objections <br /> expressed by Councilmember Engelken. <br /> (b) Discussion or other action regarding the surcharge fee component of.the City of La Porte <br /> Industrial Waste Ordinance—D. Mick <br /> Councilmember Zemanek moved to table the item until the first meeting in February due to pending <br /> information he is working on. Councilmember Leonard seconded. MOTION PASSED. <br /> Ayes: Mayor Rigby, Councilmembers Clausen, Leonard, Moser, <br /> Earp, Martin, Zemanek, Kaminski and Engelken <br /> Nays: None <br /> Absent: None <br /> 9. Reports <br /> (a) Receive report of La Porte Development Corporation—Councilmember Engelken <br /> Councilmember Engelken provided a report from the La Porte Development Corporation Board <br /> meeting held prior to this meeting. <br /> 10. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS <br /> • City Council Meeting, Monday, January 26, 2015 <br /> • Fiscal Affairs Committee Meeting, Monday, January 26, 2015 <br /> City Manager Corby Alexander did not have additional comments. <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 Clausen, Martin, Moser, Kaminski, Zemanek, <br /> Leonard, Engelken, Earp, and Mayor Rigby. <br /> Councilmembers Martin, Kaminski, Zemanek, Leonard and Clausen wished everyone a Happy New <br /> Year; Councilmember Moser thanked City Council and Staff for their support on the renaming the <br /> North Side Park to the Martin Luther King, Jr., Park and advised everyone of the dedication to be <br /> held Sunday, January 18, 2015; Councilmember Engelken wished everyone a Happy New Year <br /> and requested Staff to review the legislative bills and advise Council of previous and upcoming <br /> Page 6 of 7 <br /> January 12, 2015, Council Meeting Minutes <br />