2016-12-12 Regular Meeting of the La Porte City Council Minutes

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September 12, 2016, council meeting, and given a 90 -day extension to either complete or substantially complete repairs or be demolished, be removed from the dangerous building list. Mr. Huber stated that of the five properties which were given the 90 -day extension, two have already been demolished, one has been completely repaired, and of the two remaining, 0 S. Lobit and 3313 Bayer, they have been permitted and repairs are underway. Mr. Huber recommended all five structures be removed from the dangerous building list. The public hearing was closed at 6:31 p.m. Councilmember Engelken made a motion to deny adoption of Ordinances for condemnation. Councilmember Earp seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY 9/0. AUTHORIZATIONS (a) Consider approval or other action awarding Bid #16018 for the City of La Porte Depot Expansion — C. Alexander City Manager Corby Alexander presented a summary. Councilmember Earp made a motion to award Bid # 16018 for City of La Porte Depot Expansion. Councilmember Kaminski seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY 9/0. 9. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION (a) Discussion and possible action regarding the City of La Porte's participation in branch early voting with La Porte Independent School District during the May 2017 general election — P. Fogarty City Secretary Patrice Fogarty presented a summary. Councilmember Zemanek made a motion to conduct early voting this year at the ITC Building and City Hall, and that in future elections, that early voting remain at these two facilities until changes are made by a future Council. Councilmember Leonard seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY 9/0. 10. REPORTS (a) Receive report of La Porte Development Corporation Board — Councilmember Engelken Councilmember Engelken provided a report of the La Porte Development Corporation Board meeting held prior to the City Council Meeting. (b) Receive report on the Gilley's development project — T. Leach/D. Miles David Miles of Spherical Development provided an update on the Gilley's development project. Councilmember Engelken questioned the timeline of the project. Mr. Miles responded that construction will begin in spring of 2017 and open in spring of 2018. Councilmember Leonard commented he would like to see construction of the Gilley's facility before supporting development of other pieces of the property. Councilmember Earp asked how close the project is to meeting business needs on Phase I. Mr. Miles advised short-term, medium-term and long-term monies have been met and are in negotiations for $20,000,000.00 - $50,000,000.00. Bob Lee, 926 Oak Leaf St., spoke in favor of the Gilley's development project. Councilmember J. Martin requested periodic updates in the future on the project. Page 4of6 Dec. 12, 2016, Council Meeting Minutes