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City Attorney Knox Askins advised there areenvironmental issues but the City can secure a lease <br />stating the City will not be required to remediate any environmental issues; there would be a hold <br />harmless clause. <br />Councilmember Martin commented he is in favor of developing the propertyandmaking it a <br />more viable airport. <br />Councilmember Leonard commented leasing the property would be good for the community’s <br />economy. <br />Councilmember Zemanek questioned if there are any liabilities to the City by entering into an <br />agreement, knowing there are environmental concerns in the building. City Attorney Knox Askins <br />responded if Council would like to move forward with a lease, th,which is <br />anessential tenet to a lease agreement. <br />Major Miller spoke regarding airstrip length and strength, and stated that while it might be desirable <br />to land a C130 at the airport, it is certainly not essential.It was never paramount to use the airstrip. <br />They can bus to Ellington Field. Major Miller also informed Council that he does not foreseethe <br />City being liable in the future regarding any noted contamination andthat documentationdoes not <br />show contamination causing danger to soldiers using the facility <br />CouncilmemberLeonard moved to go forward as proposed with City Attorney Knox Askins’ <br />stipulationsregarding the City securing a hold harmless agreement.Councilmember Moser <br />MOTION PASSED. <br />seconded. <br />Ayes: Mayor Rigby, Councilmembers Engelken, Kaminski, Zemanek, <br />Leonard and Moser <br />Nays:Councilmember Martin <br />Absent:Councilmembers Clausen and Mosteit <br />7.REPORTS <br />(a) <br />Receive reports of the Economic Alliance Houston Port Region –S. Livingston <br />Chad Burke, President/CEO for the Economic Alliance Houston Port Region,provided an updated <br />economic report. <br />Councilmember Martinthanked Mr. Burke for all the benefits to the City of La Porte. <br />8.ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS <br />(a) <br />Receive report from City Manager <br />Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting, July 18, 2013 <br />City Council Meeting, Monday, July 22, 2013 <br />La Porte Redevelopment Authority/La Porte Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 1 <br />Meeting, Wednesday, July 24, 2013 <br />City Manager Corby Alexander thanked the City Departments that assisted with the Food <br />Distribution on June 29, 2013,and advised Council they will be receiving an update on the <br />Sidewalk Repair Programvery soon. <br />9. COUNCIL COMMENTS <br />regarding matters appearing on the agenda; recognition of commun <br />members, city employees, and upcoming events; inquiry of staff r <br />information or existing policies–Councilmember Kaminski,Zemanek, Leonard,Engelken, Mosteit, <br />Clausen, Martin, Moser and Mayor Rigby. <br />Councilmember Kaminski commented on the Food Distribution held on June 29, 2013,and thanked <br />th <br />George Watkins for the July 4parade; Councilmember Leonard thanked George Watkins for the <br />th <br />July 4parade and the flags that were distributed to those attending thit was suggested <br />45 <br />Page of <br />July 8, 2013, Council Meeting Minutes <br /> <br />