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REDEMPTION PRIOR TO MATURITY OF CERTAIN OUTSTANDING OBLIGATIONS; AND MAKING OTHER <br />PROVISIONS REGARDING THE BONDS AND MATTER INCIDENT THERETO. <br />(c) Consider approval or other action regarding RFP No. 16503 for Lifeguard services at City <br />pools/recreation facilities — R. Epting <br />• Parks and Recreation Director Rosalyn Epting presented a summary. <br />Councilmember Earp moved to approve a contract with Pool Management Inc., and increase the <br />budget to $55,750.00 for Lifeguard services at City pools/recreation facilities. Councilmember <br />Kaminski seconded. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Councilmember Clausen was absent. <br />8. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION <br />(a) Discussion and possible action regarding designs for Main Street and Fairmont elevated <br />water tanks — T. Leach <br />Assistant City Manager Traci Leach presented a summary. <br />Councilmember Zemanek moved to approve funding for design Option No. 2, the "orange" one, <br />La Porte Life by the Bay for both water towers. Councilmember Leonard seconded. MOTION <br />PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Councilmember Clausen was absent. <br />(b) Discussion and possible action regarding adoption of policy regulating carrying of handguns <br />by handgun license holders at government meetings in city — C. Alexander <br />City Manager Corby Alexander presented a summary. <br />Councilmember Leonard commented people should be able carry weapons if it is legal in the state. <br />• Councilmember Leonard moved that both open and concealed carry not be prohibited. MOTION <br />FAILED FOR LACK OF A SECOND. <br />Councilmember Earp moved to allow concealed carry but not open carry in any meeting where the <br />Open Meeting Act applies. Councilmember Engelken seconded. MOTION PASSED. <br />Ayes: Mayor Rigby and Councilmembers K. Martin, Earp, Engelken, <br />Leonard, Kaminski and Zemanek <br />Nays: Councilmember J. Martin <br />Absent: Councilmember Clausen <br />Councilmember Earp moved to exclude any weapons at all City of La Porte Election Polling <br />Locations where voting is taking place. Councilmember Leonard seconded. MOTION PASSED <br />UNANIMOUSLY. Councilmember Clausen was absent. <br />9. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS <br />City Manager Corby Alexander reminded City Council of the Retirement Party for Lieutenant Gary <br />Rice and Sergeant Steven Ermel from the City of La Porte Police Department. <br />10. 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. <br />Councilmembers Engelken, Earp and Kaminski congratulated Burnie Willis; Bonnie Garrison; Gary <br />f Rice and Steven Ermel on their retirement from the City and thanked the Finance Department for <br />�r the refunding of bonds; Councilmember Martin commented he appreciates the improvements at <br />Delta Courts made by Mr. Nielsen, and the City has made a commitment to the community and <br />encouraged Council to move forward with the condemnation plan at Windsail Apartments; <br />Page 4 of 6 <br />January 25, 2016, Council Meeting Minutes <br />