2015-03-23 Regular Meeting of La Porte City Council minutes

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7. AUTHORIZATIONS (a) Consider approval or other action authorizing the Mayor to execute an Interlocal Agreement with Harris County for Game Room Regulation Permitting and Enforcement—K. Adcox Police Chief Ken Adcox presented a summary. Councilmember Moser moved to authorize the Mayor to execute an Interlocal Agreement with Harris County for Game Room Regulation Permitting and Enforcement. _,Councilmember Kaminski seconded. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Mayor Rigby, Councilmembers Clausen, Moser, Leonard, Engelken, Martin, Zemanek, Kaminski and Earp Nays: None Absent: None 8. DISCUSSION OR OTHER ACTION (a) Discussion or other action regarding individuals operating their business at City facilities — R. Epting Parks and Recreation Director Rosalyn Epting presented a summary. Councilmember Clausen questioned if liabilities issues have been considered in allowing individuals to operate their business at City facilities. Ms. Epting responded if a business is contracting with the City, they are required to have Iiability insurance and any required certifications. Councilmember Clausen asked if the City is liable if there is not a contract. Assistant City Attorney Clark Askins advised if a business was using a facility with the City's knowledge, the City can be liable if at fault. Councilmember Leonard commented he does not feel the City is here to provide facilities for individuals to conduct their business; and he would like to see businesses sign an agreement, rent the property, and provide all the necessary insurance and certifications. Mayor Rigby asked Ms. Epting if she stated during her presentation there is an ordinance in place, but it is not being enforced. Ms. Epting responded the ordinance is not being aggressively or actively enforced. Councilmember Earp asked if there have been any complaints. Ms. Epting responded not to her in the last six months. Councilmember Earp then commented that in his opinion "status quo" is the way to go on this one. Councilmember Zemanek questioned if there are any known individuals using a City facility for their personal benefit that interrupts ;free play for others. Ms. Epting responded she does know of lessons being taught at the Lomax Rodeo Arena during a time frame preventing others from use. Ms. Epting recommended different rules and policies for the Arena. Councilmember Earp suggested the City deal with the facilities that have issues. Mayor Rigby asked, taking the Arena out of the equation, how will it effect Ms. Quinn's request for certain programs to be conducted at City facilities? Ms. Epting responded Ms. Quinn is currently working on a contract for her classes, and everything is going well for her. Page 5 of 6 March 23, 2015, Council Meeting Minutes