10-05-09 Regular Meeting of the La Porte Corporation Board of Directors

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A motion was made by Board Member Clausen to approve entering into an Earnest Contract for the purchase of Lot 7 and 8, Block 52 of the Town of La Porte, Texas. Motion was seconded by Board Member Engelken. The motion carried. Ayes: Muston, Warren, Clausen, Pizzitola, Woodard and Engelken Nays: None Abstain: None Absent: None 5. Discussion of West Side Park project and possible participation in funding - R. Bottoms City Manager Ron Bottoms and the Development Corporation Board Members discussed the West Side Park project and possible participation of funding. In addition the following items were discussed. Board Member Woodard had questions regarding participation of the Board and funding of projects. Board Member Pizzitola had questions on the operational costs of the Board. Board Member Engelken had questions on the spring opening of the baseball field. 6. Discussion of Sylvan Beach District Master Plan - R. Bottoms City Manager Ron Bottoms and Planning Director Tim Tietjens discussed the Sylvan Beach District Master Plan, boundaries, and land use patterns. The uniqueness of the area was also highlighted. 7. Discussion concerning the Economic Development Coordinator position - R. Bottoms City Manager Ron Bottoms discussed combining the Main Street Coordinator and the Economic Development Coordinator's position for a trial period of sixty days, in which time Stacey Osborne will be handling the dual role. 8. Receive updates from city staff on following Projects - R. Bottoms City Manager Ron Bottoms reported on the following projects: o Sylvan Beach Shoreline Project o Town Plaza o Gateway Project o Restaurant Consultant for 912 W. Main St. o Main Street activities Mr. Bottoms provided the board with the following updates: Sylvan Beach Shoreline Project - is moving forward with a substantial completion date of November 15, 2009. The boardwalk is half way complete and will have plenty of benches. Mr. Bottoms reported City Council did approve the demolition of the pier. Town Plaza - is moving forward with a completion date of December 1, 2009 with the exception of the fountain which is still in the works. The sculpture is also still being discussed. Mr. Bottoms reported he has before and after aerial pictures of the project. Gateway Project - has received 90% of the plans at this time, and will be going out for bids shortly. Restaurant Consultant for 912 W. Main St. - An open house is scheduled with a tentative date of October 13, 2009 for local realtors.