09-26-11 Regular Meeting of La Porte City Council

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and Five needed to expand somewhat to remain within population requirements per district; so, the Committee recommended pulling from District Three. In order to give some of the population to District Two, District Three had to move west a little; and in doing so, shifted everything to the west. All changes must be pre - cleared through the Justice Department. Chuck Harrington introduced himself as the Committee Chairman of the Redistricting Committee and thanked Mr. Tietjens for the opportunity to work with him on this Committee. Councilmember Engelken asked if they could try to fix some of the "split streets," if at all possible. Councilmember Kaminski moved to take this proposed plan before the citizens in a public hearing. Councilmember Moser seconded. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Mayor Rigby, Councilmembers Clausen, Zemanek, Mosteit, Engelken, Moser, Kaminski, Leonard and Martin Nays: None (c) Discussion/ workshop or other action regarding the direction and input to the La Porte Development Corporation - R. Bottoms City Manager Ron Bottoms presented a summary. Councilmember Martin recommended that the La Porte Development Corporation Board focus on expanding existing business opportunities, and also brainstorm for new development prospects. Councilmember Zemanek stated that the recent expenditures of the Board were considered "quality of life" improvements rather than economic development issues, which is determined to be within the guidelines of the laws of the Development Corporation Board. Councilmember Mosteit commented that the City Council and the Board members should both be addressing the same issues. It was the consensus of council to hold a joint meeting with the La Porte Development Board to discuss various issues. 12. COMMITTEE REPORTS (a) The La Porte Development Corporation Board meeting was cancelled due to lack of a quorum; there was no report at this time — Councilmember Engelken 13. STAFF REPORTS (a) Receive Drainage Report — J. Garza City Engineer Julian Garza provided a Drainage Report (b) Receive report on Donation Clothing Bins — D. Wilmore Chief Building Official Debbie Wilmore provided information on clothing donation bins. The Mayor directed staff to take this issue up with the Planning and Zoning Commission for input and guidance. Page 7 of 8 September 12, 2011, City Council Meeting Minutes