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Board member Martin asked the total cost for the program. Economic Development Coordinator Scott <br /> Livingston responded approximately $8,000.00. <br /> 6. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION <br /> (a) Discussion and possible action regarding a proposed Request for Professional Services to <br /> formulate an Economic Development Strategic Plan— S. Livingston <br /> Economic Development Coordinator Scott Livingston presented a summary to formulate and <br /> implement a new Economic Development Strategic Plan. <br /> Board member Engelken commented it will be valuable to refresh the 2009 Economic Development <br /> Strategic Plan with the recent growth in the City. <br /> Board member Clausen agreed with Board member Engelken to refresh the 2009 Economic <br /> Development Strategic Plan and commented he needs more time before making a decision. <br /> Staff was directed to go back and perform an analysis of the strategies accomplished from the 2009 <br /> Economic Development Strategic Plan and bring back to the meeting on January 11, 2016. <br /> (b) Consider approval or other action to adopt the findings of the Economic Development Incentives <br /> Committee and approve a new incentives policy for all new or expanding businesses in La Porte <br /> —S. Livingston <br /> Economic Development Coordinator Scott Livingston presented a summary for a new incentives <br /> policy for all new or expanding businesses in La Porte. <br /> Vice-President Cooksley moved to approve a new incentive policy for all new and expanding <br /> businesses in La Porte as recommended by the Incentive Policy Subcommittee. Board member <br /> Clausen seconded. MOTION PASSED. <br /> Ayes: President Warren, Vice-President Cooksley, Board members <br /> Ojeda, Clausen, Engelken, Martin, and Woodard <br /> Nays: None <br /> Absent: Board member Woodard <br /> 7. SET DATE FOR NEXT MEETING <br /> Board members set the next meeting date for Monday, December 14, 2015 at 5:00 p.m., and Monday, <br /> January 11, 2016 at 5:00 p.m. <br /> 8. 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 /> Board member Ojeda commented she is in favor of La Porte Development Corporation funds being <br /> utilized for suitable restrooms at Five Points. <br /> President Warren thanked those in attendance of the meeting and wished everyone a Happy <br /> Thanksgiving. <br /> 9. ADJOURN <br /> Page 3 of 4 <br /> November 11,2015,La Porte Development Corporation Board Minutes <br />