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(f) Discussion and possible action authorizing Staff to publish 60-day public notice of a public hearing <br /> to consider approving up to$400,000.00 to renovate the former city-owned Texas Parks&Wildlife <br /> building and attract the Brigadoon Brewery& Brew School, LLC., to La Porte, TX. —S. Livingston <br /> Economic Development Coordinator Scott Livingston presented a summary authorizing Staff to <br /> publish 60-day public notice of a public hearing to consider approving up to$400,000.00 to renovate <br /> the former city-owned Texas Parks & Wildlife building and attract the Brigadoon Brewery & Brew <br /> School, LLC., to La Porte, TX. <br /> Board member Martin asked Alan Ward Managing Member/Brewmaster of Brigadoon Brewery & <br /> Brew School, LLC if the weekend visitor estimate of one-thousand people is correct. Mr. Ward <br /> advised most craft breweries begin with small clientele and he feel 1000 estimated visitors is an <br /> accurate estimate. Board member questioned parking accommodations. Mr. Livingston responded <br /> there are no parking requirements in the Main Street District. Assistant City Manager Traci Leach <br /> added there is parking available along Main Street and the City has not received any complaints from <br /> Main Street business owners in regards to parking accommodations. <br /> Board member Woodard left the table at 7:10 p.m. and returned at 7:13 p.m. <br /> Board member Clausen asked Mr. Ward the planned hours of operation, Mr. Ward responded <br /> Tuesday-Friday, 4:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.; Saturday, noon-9:00 p.m. and closed Sunday-Monday. Board <br /> member Clausen asked if a large portion of the craft beer will be exported out of the City of La Porte. <br /> Mr. Ward responded yes, based on the demand. Board member Clausen asked how many <br /> employees will be employed. Mr. Ward responded 22-30 full-time employees; and 6-7 part-time <br /> employees. <br /> Board member Martin commented a brewery is an attractive idea. <br /> Board member Ojeda asked Mr. Ward if he decides to relocate in the future will the building have an <br /> appearance of a brewery. Mr. Ward responded no. <br /> Board member Martin moved to authorize Staff to publish 60-day public notice of a public hearing to <br /> consider approving up to $400,000.00 to renovate the former city-owned Texas Parks & Wildlife <br /> building and attract the Brigadoon Brewery & Brew School, LLC., to La Porte, TX. Board member <br /> Ojeda seconded. MOTION PASSED. <br /> Ayes: President Warren, Board members Woodard, Clausen Ojeda <br /> and Martin <br /> Nays: None <br /> Absent: Vice-President Cooksley and Board member Engelken <br /> 4. SET DATE FOR NEXT MEETING—S. Livingston <br /> Board members set the next meeting date tentatively for Wednesday, October 28, 2015, at 5:00 p.m. <br /> 5. STAFF REPORT <br /> (a) Receive Financial Report—M. Dolby <br /> The agenda was taken out of order earlier during the meeting. See above where the Financial Report <br /> was presented by Finance Director Michael Dolby. <br /> Page 5 of 6 <br /> August 26,2015, La Porte Development Corporation Board Minutes <br />