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Board members agreed a list of questions requesting input and direction would be generated and <br /> forwarded to staff by September 1, 2011, for the September 12 City Council Meeting. <br /> Board member Woodard amended his motion to provide staff with a list of questions requesting <br /> input and direction from City Council at the September 12 City Council Meeting. Board member <br /> Pizzitola seconded. MOTION PASSED. <br /> Ayes: President Warren, Vice President Pizzitola, Board members <br /> Zemanek, Clausen, Engelken, Ojeda and Woodard <br /> Nays: None <br /> 4. Discussion regarding job training for workforce development — S. Osborne <br /> Board member Ojeda discussed campaign literature she observed from a neighboring city <br /> advertising job training for workforce development. In addition she had a conversation with a <br /> person at the other city in regards to quality of life issues and working with existing businesses on <br /> creating jobs. Board member Ojeda suggested the possibility of this person speaking at a future <br /> meeting to board members. <br /> 5. Consider approval or other action regarding proposed budget for the 2011 -2012 La Porte <br /> Development Corporation Board and provide staff with direction - S. Osborne <br /> Economic Development Coordinator Stacey Osborne presented the proposed budget for the <br /> 2011 -2012 La Porte Development Corporation Board. <br /> Board member Woodard questioned which items were added to the proposed budget since the last <br /> meeting. Economic Development Coordinator Stacey Osborne and City Manager Ron Bottoms <br /> advised the Dog Park, Playground Renovations and the Golf Course Bathroom had been added <br /> since the last meeting and funding amount had been changed regarding Bulkheads. <br /> City Manager Ron Bottoms also provided clarification to board members on Hotel /Motel funds and <br /> revenues. <br /> Parks and Recreation Director Stephen Barr provided a detailed description of cost estimates for <br /> Lomax Park Improvements. <br /> Board member Woodard questioned if the old Lomax City Hall was included in the demolition. <br /> Parks and Recreation Director Stephen Barr responded yes. <br /> Board member Zemanek moved to approve the Lomax Rodeo Arena Improvements with a <br /> maximum expenditure of $1,200,000 with the La Porte Development Corporation to fund 50 percent <br /> and the Hotel /Motel Tax revenues to fund the remaining 50 percent. Board member Ojeda <br /> seconded. MOTION PASSED. <br /> Ayes: President Warren, Vice President Pizzitola, Board members <br /> Zemanek, Clausen, Engelken, Ojeda and Woodard <br /> Nays: None <br /> Page 3of5 <br /> August 23, 2011, La Porte Development Corporation Board Minutes <br />