2015-12-14 Regular Meeting of La Porte City Council minutes

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Councilmember Clausen moved to approve changes to Chapter 7.09 Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Chapter 7.08 Sick Leave "Physical Report Status" of the City of La Porte Employee Handbook to reflect current law. Councilmember Zemanek seconded. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Mayor Rigby, Councilmembers Clausen, J. Martin, Kaminski, K. Martin, Engelken, and Zemanek Nays: None Absent: Councilmembers Earp and Leonard 7. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION (a) Discussion and possible action regarding open riding rules at Lomax Rodeo Arena — R. Epting Parks and Recreation Director Rosalyn Epting presented a summary. Councilmember Zemanek asked about the daily rental fee. Parks and Recreation Director Rosalyn Epting responded $150.00 daily Monday -Thursday and $200.00 daily Friday- Sunday. Councilmember Kaminski asked if the rodeo association is having a fundraiser, will the arena still have to be rented and counted as daily time. Ms. Epting responded if the renter goes through the rodeo association, it is counted as part of the rental days. Councilmember Engelken asked if online rentals has been considered. Ms. Epting responded no; renters pay with cash. Councilmember J. Martin asked if there are guidelines for renting the arena for other events besides riding. Ms. Epting responded if alcohol is involved, officers will be required. As far as time to utilize the arena, individuals will have to vacate the property at 11:00 p.m. Sunday -Thursday, and by midnight on Friday or Saturday. Councilmember Clausen moved to formalize the proposal and come back to City Council. Councilmember K. Martin seconded. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Mayor Rigby, Councilmembers Clausen, J. Martin, Kaminski, K. Martin, Engelken, and Zemanek Nays: None Absent: Councilmembers Earp and Leonard (b) Consider approval or other action regarding an Ordinance establishing the membership structure of the Fiscal Affairs Committee and consider action to appoint Councilmembers to the Fiscal Affairs Committee. City Secretary Patrice Fogarty presented a summary. Councilmember Engelken moved to approve an Ordinance establishing the membership structure of the Fiscal Affairs Committee. Councilmember Kaminski seconded. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Mayor Rigby, Councilmembers J. Martin, Kaminski, Clausen, K. Martin, Engelken, and Zemanek Nays: None Absent: Councilmembers Earp and Leonard Prior to council action, Assistant City Attorney Clark Askins read the caption of Ordinance 2015-3615: AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE MEMBERSHIP STRUCTURE OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE FISCAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, AND APPOINTING MEMBERS TO SUCH COMMITTEE; CONTAINING A REPEALING CLAUSE; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Page 4 of 6 December 14, 2015, Council Meeting Minutes