2016-04-16 Regular Meeting of the La Porte City Council Minutes

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Councilmember Clausen agreed with Councilmember Engelken and commented supervisors need to be addressing other issues in the field and pointing them out to the employees for better maintenance. Councilmember Engelken commented investments have been made in the City facilities to be maintained and perhaps there needs to be training for employees to take initiative in performance. Mayor Rigby recessed for a break at 9:51 a.m. Mayor Rigby reconvened the special meeting at 10:01 a. m. Q E F. City Wheelchair Ramp/Sidewalk Update — (Councilmember Engelken) — S. Valiante Councilmember Engelken led the discussion and commented contractors have placed concrete for City Wheelchair Ramps in the Brookglen Subdivision where the homes had been bought out by FEMA and questioned when the project will be complete. Public Works Director Sharon Valiante provided an update for the City Wheelchair/Sidewalk program. Mayor Rigby asked Ms. Valiante if she feels the budget need to be increased for the program. Ms. Valiante responded based on the desire of the level of the infrastructure, it does need to be increased. Mayor Rigby requested City Manager Corby Alexander to review the increase for the upcoming budget. Glen Meadows Park Shade Cover — (Councilmember Earp) — R. Epting Parks Director Rosalyn Epting discussed a Park Shade Cover at Glen Meadows Park. There were no questions from Council. Conversion of the Original City Hall Building to a Visitors Center— (Councilmember Zemanek) — T. Leach Councilmember Zemanek began the discussion and commented his original thoughts for the Original City Hall was to make it a Visitors Center and have Marketing/Public Relations Specialist Jaree Hefner manage the building; but since she has transferred to the Parks and Recreation Department, he still would like to see the building revitalized. Councilmember Zemanek commented the building needs to be presentable, and it should be inspected to see if the electrical needs to be upgraded, whether a new roof is needed, and whether an upgrade the restroom and painting are needed. Assistant City Manager Traci Leach informed Staff did obtain pricing from a local vendor; and for all of the upgrades mentioned, the cost will be around $25,000.00. Mayor Rigby commented he agrees on revitalizing and suggested Staff look into grant funding for the Original City Hall. Page 3 of 7 April 16, 2016, City Council Special Meeting Minutes