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• Bayport Expansion Review Committee Minutes - 7/7/04 -Page 4 L~ Fairmont Parkway. The Port will go up SH 146 to SH 225; a percentage will go South of Barbours Cut Boulevard, 95% will go North towards SH 225 or Baytown. Mr. Mosteit asked about the status of the rail plan. Mr. Kornegay is still working on the rail plan, according to the master plan. Mr. Mosteit wants to confirm that all contractors work with the community and the youth groups. Mr. Grifl~ths suggested the Port assist with the Youth Summit. Mr. Kornegay indicated Port Commissioner Jimmy Burke likes to be involved with these types of projects. Mr. Kornegay will let the City know. Mr. Beasley advised the City will get the information to Mr. Burke and will set-up the meeting. Mr. Joerns asked if the properties near the pre-gate facility are zoned improperly; is there any community use for residential properties? Ms. McDonald suggested we wait until they have purchased all the lots and see how much property they end up with. Mr. Griffiths asked when the pre-check facility starts. Ms. McDonald stated the Port is waiting on the permit confirmation. Mr. Engelken questioned if the cruise terminal and possible hotel would benefit Economic Development. Mr. Kornegay commented they do not know the market well. enough. Mr. Engelken asked if other opportunities arise that the Port is aware of, please notify the City. Mr. Kornegay assured they will send opportunities our way. He stated that Wal-Mart and Home Depot were done deals before the Port was aware. Mr. Engelken questioned if property buyouts are still options. Mr. Komegay answered they are part of the monitoring and if they find elevated levels, the Port will have to do something to look at all options. If problems are determined, solutions need to be found. All options are still on the table. Action items as a result of the meeting: City of La Porte needs to send letters inquiring as to the status of the landscaping project on Barbours Cut. Mayor Pro Tem Beasley will follow up with the County on a project schedule for the landscaping at Barbours Cut. Mr. Joerns will follow up review and follow up on the overpass options. Mr. Kornegay will meet with TXDot regarding the overpass status and options. Mr. Joerns will provide Mr. Kornegay with the amount of cubic yards needed from dredging'to fill the~shoreline area. Mr. Komegay will speak again with Zachary on employment and subcontracting opportunities within the City of La Porte and provide data.