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City Planner Eric Ensey presented a summary and recommendation by the Planning and Zoning <br />Commission. <br />The public hearing closed at 6:41 p.m. <br />Councilmember Earp moved to amend Chapter 86, "Development Regulations" of the Code of <br />Ordinances of the City of La Porte by adopting comprehensive guidelines, rules and regulation for <br />subdivision and development of land in the City of La Porte. Councilmember K. Martin seconded. <br />MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY 9/0. <br />Prior to council action, Assistant City Attorney Clark Askins read the caption of Ordinance 2016-3633 AN <br />ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 86 "DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS" OF THE CODE OF <br />ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS BY ADOPTING COMPREHENSIVE GUIDELINES, <br />RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR SUBDIVISION AND DEVELOPMENT OF LAND IN THE CITY OF <br />LA PORTE; PROVIDING THAT ANY PERSON VIOLATING THE TERMS OF THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE <br />FINED IN A SUM NOT TO EXCEED TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS; PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION <br />OF THE CAPTION HEREOF; CONTAINING A REPEALING CLAUSE, CONTAINING A SEVERABILTY <br />CLAUSE; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE <br />DATE. <br />8. AUTHORIZATIONS <br />(a) Consider approval or other action authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with <br />GreenPlay LLC., for Organizational Audit of the City of La Porte Parks and Recreation <br />Department — R. Epting <br />Parks and Recreation Director Rosalyn Epting presented a summary. <br />Mayor Rigby asked who on Staff reviewed the proposals. Ms. Epting responded Parks and <br />Recreation Staff and Assistant City Manager Traci Leach. <br />Councilmember Engelken asked Ms. Epting if she has evaluated the Parks and Recreation <br />Department since her employment with the City; and if so, whether she has any recommendations. <br />Ms. Epting responded yes. Councilmember Engelken asked what areas she sees changes for <br />improvements. Ms. Epting responded Park Maintenance. <br />Councilmember Engelken moved to authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with <br />GreenPlay LLC., for Organizational Audit of the City of La Porte Parks and Recreation Department. <br />Councilmember Kaminski seconded. MOTION PASSED 6/3. <br />Ayes: Councilmembers Kaminski, Leonard, Clausen, J. Martin, K. <br />Martin and Engelken <br />Nays: Mayor Rigby, Councilmembers Earp and Zemanek <br />Absent: None <br />9. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION <br />(a) Discussion and possible action regarding artwork for the Main Street elevated water tank — <br />T. Leach <br />City Manager Corby Alexander presented a summary. <br />Councilmember Leonard moved to have the item come back with options for definitive artwork (to <br />include bulldog artwork) for Council to vote on. Councilmember Zemanek seconded. MOTION <br />PASSED UNANIMOUSLY 9/0. <br />(b) Discussion and possible action regarding operation of La Porte Boys Baseball Association <br />League and Tournaments — C. Alexander <br />Page 3 of 5 <br />June 27, 2016, Council Meeting Minutes <br />