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4. Consider approval or other action concerning proposed expenditure of the La Porte Development <br />Corporation in an amount not to exceed $570,000.00 for the purpose of supplementing a previous <br />project funding allocation of $600,000.00, to fund various improvements to Lomax Park — S. <br />Livingston <br />Board member Zemanek moved to approve proposed expenditure of the La Porte Development <br />Corporation in an amount not to exceed $570,000.00 for the purpose of supplementing a previous <br />project funding allocation of $600,000.00, to fund various improvements to Lomax Park. Board <br />member Engelken seconded. MOTION PASSED. <br />Ayes: President Warren, Board members Engelken, Clausen, <br />Zemanek, and Vice -President Cooksley <br />Nays: Board members Woodard and Ojeda <br />Absent: None <br />5. Receive presentation from Catalyst Commercial regarding a retail and market study — S. Livingston <br />Jeff Kwas presented a retail and market study from Catalyst Commercial. Mr. Kwas provided an <br />explanation of the data collected for traffic counts. <br />Board member Engelken commented he is disappointed in the traffic count locations not covering <br />heavier traveled intersections; and during the interview process, Board members were told those <br />types of details would be provided for in the study. In addition, Board member Engelken requested <br />Mr. Kwas share data with La Porte Police Department to enhance the study presented. <br />Board member Zemanek questioned the time spent on traffic counts at Wharton Weems. Mr. Kwas <br />responded 24 hours. <br />6. Discussion regarding adopted Strategic Plan for the City of La Porte — S. Livingston <br />Economic Development Coordinator Scott Livingston discussed the adopted Strategic Plan for the <br />City of La Porte and advised Goals 2, 4, and 6 are primary goals for the La Porte Development <br />Corporation Board. <br />Board member Clausen suggested Board members review the goals to make sure there are no <br />objections from Board members. <br />City Manager Corby Alexander advised the City is soliciting feedback from the La Porte <br />Development Corporation Board on the adopted Strategic Plan for the City of La Porte. <br />Board member Zemanek moved to bring back the adopted Strategic Plan for the City of La Porte for <br />review and discussion at the next meeting. Board member Cooksley seconded. MOTION <br />PASSED. <br />Ayes: President Warren, Board members Engelken, Woodard, <br />Ojeda, Clausen, Zemanek, and Vice -President Cooksley <br />Nays: None <br />Absent: None <br />Page 2 of 3 <br />April 22, 2013, La Porte Development Corporation Board Minutes <br />