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(b) Receive report on the recent ICSC (International Council of Shopping Centers) Show held in <br />Las Vegas — S. Livingston <br />Economic Development Coordinator Scott Livingston provided a report on the recent ICSC <br />(International Council of Shopping Centers) Show held in Las Vegas. The Show was also attended by <br />Board member Ojeda and President Warren. Mr. Livingston provided the Board with retail/restaurant <br />development opportunities and his working efforts in the City of La Porte. <br />Vice President Cooksley asked what type of space is available on the south side of Spencer Highway. <br />Economic Development Coordinator Scott Livingston responded basically commercial where all of the <br />used car lots are located. Vice President Cooksley questioned development opportunities for the <br />northeast corner of Spencer Highway and Bay Area Blvd. Mr. Livingston commented, one of the <br />owners of the property had recently inquired with the City regarding existing development standards <br />for developing on the property. <br />Economic Development Coordinator Scott Livingston advised the Board he is in contact with Anchor <br />Retailers to consider the southwest quadrant of Spencer Highway and Bay Area Blvd., for retail <br />development. <br />Board member Clausen questioned if there is anyone interested in the property located at Canada <br />Road and Fairmont Parkway. Economic Development Coordinator Scott Livingston responded not <br />currently. Mr. Livingston informed the Board a Stripes Gas Station is proposed at the northwest corner <br />of Canada Road and Fairmont Parkway, and the southeast corner of Underwood and Avenue L. <br />Mr. Livingston informed the Board Rob Johnston is looking for prospective retailers at the Dollar Tree <br />Shopping Center and has a retailer interested in Phase Two. <br />President Warren commented during the ICSC (International Council of Shopping Centers) Show the <br />retailers were aware of the City of La Porte, but were more interested in franchise businesses. <br />(b) Receive Financial Report — M. Dolby <br />Financial Director Michael Dolby provided a report. Mr. Dolby informed the Board the report was for June <br />2014 and advised the $300,000 approved for Project Nebula was paid in August 2014. <br />5. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS regarding matters appearing on agenda; recognition of community <br />members, city employees, and upcoming events; inquiry of staff regarding specific factual information <br />or existing policies. <br />Vice -President Cooksley encouraged Economic Development Coordinator Scott Livingston to <br />continue the hard work. <br />6. ADJOURN <br />There being no further business, Board member Engelken moved to adjourn the meeting at 5:45 p.m. <br />Vice President Cooksley seconded. MOTION PASSED. <br />Respectfully submitted, <br />�'Atm ", -A A*AJ) <br />Pair i Fogarty, City Secretary <br />Passed and approved on this 18th day of August, 2014. <br />Page 2 of 3 <br />August 11, 2014, La Porte Development Corporation Board Minutes <br />