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Councilmember Martin questioned the current ownership of the proposed property. Mr. Brown <br />responded it is owned by a trust. Councilmember questioned if it the property would be a <br />subsidized property. Mr. Brown responded it is not a subsidized property. <br />Councilmember Clausen questioned how long The Brownstone Group has been in business. Mr. <br />Brown advised since 1971. Mr. Clausen questioned if The Brownstone Group plans to continue to <br />own the complex or would consider selling the property. Mr. Brown responded if The Brownstone <br />Group is able to get the best financing, it is a possibility they will own the property forever; but he <br />cannot guarantee they will do so. <br />Councilmember Engelken commented he has visited with residents in the Summerwinds <br />subdivision, and they are not in favor of the proposed Multifamily Development at the location due <br />to residents having visibility into the homes and backyards and the increase of traffic. <br />Councilmember questioned the distance radius for notifying citizens of a public hearing for <br />variances. City Planner Eric Ensey responded 200 feet. <br />Councilmember Zemanek questioned how many units would have to be eliminated to resolve the <br />line of sight concern of the residents in the Summerwinds subdivision. Mr. Brown responded four <br />units, and it would not be a problem to eliminate the units. <br />There were no objections from City Council moving forward with the project except the objections <br />expressed by Councilmember Engelken. <br />(b) <br />Discussion or other action regarding the surcharge fee component of the City of La Porte <br />Industrial Waste Ordinance – D. Mick <br />Councilmember Zemanek moved to table the item until the first meeting in February due to pending <br />MOTION PASSED. <br />information he is working on. Councilmember Leonard seconded. <br />Ayes: Mayor Rigby, Councilmembers Clausen, Leonard, Moser, <br />Earp, Martin, Zemanek, Kaminski and Engelken <br />Nays: None <br />Absent: None <br />9. Reports <br /> (a) <br />Receive report of La Porte Development Corporation – Councilmember Engelken <br />Councilmember Engelken provided a report from the La Porte Development Corporation Board <br />meeting held prior to this meeting. <br />10. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS <br /> City Council Meeting, Monday, January 26, 2015 <br /> Fiscal Affairs Committee Meeting, Monday, January 26, 2015 <br />City Manager Corby Alexander did not have additional comments. <br />11. COUNCIL COMMENTS <br />regarding matters appearing on the agenda; recognition of community <br />members, city employees, and upcoming events; inquiry of staff regarding specific factual <br />information or existing policies– Councilmembers Clausen, Martin, Moser, Kaminski, Zemanek, <br />Leonard, Engelken, Earp, and Mayor Rigby. <br />Councilmembers Martin, Kaminski, Zemanek, Leonard and Clausen wished everyone a Happy New <br />Year; Councilmember Moser thanked City Council and Staff for their support on the renaming the <br />North Side Park to the Martin Luther King, Jr., Park and advised everyone of the dedication to be <br />held Sunday, January 18, 2015; Councilmember Engelken wished everyone a Happy New Year <br />and requested Staff to review the legislative bills and advise Council of previous and upcoming <br />67 <br />Page of <br />January 12, 2015, Council Meeting Minutes <br /> <br />