08-10-15 Regular Meeting, including a Budget Workshop of La Porte City Council

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Councilmember Engelken commented he would like to see previous results for contracting for energy saving performances. Councilmember Martin asked if the savings consist of more than just air conditioning. Mr. Alexander responded it consist of lights, insulation and equipment. Councilmember Clausen commented he has never been a proponent of performance contracting, and the City will have to be very careful selecting a company. Mayor Rigby commented there may be some companies that will conduct an energy audit. Councilmember Earp moved to bring this item back after additional information is gathered. MOTION PASSED. Councilmember seconded Engelken. Ayes: Mayor Rigby, Councilmembers Clausen, Martin, Leonard Kaminski, Earp and Engelken Nays: None Absent: Councilmember Zemanek 9. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS There were no additional reports. 10. COUNCIL COMMENTS regarding matters appearing on the agenda; recognition of community members, city employees, and upcoming events; inquiry of staff regarding specific factual information or existing policies– Councilmembers Martin, Kaminski, Zemanek, Leonard, Engelken, Earp, Clausen and Mayor Rigby Councilmember Martin congratulated Parks and Recreation Director Rosalyn Epting and staff on the reopening of the Recreation and Fitness Center; commented the new safety exchange zone by the Police Department is a great idea; thanked Representative Wayne Smith for the resolution to the Moser family; and asked City Manager Corby Alexander why “no truck signs” are not allowed on Wharton Weems Road; Councilmember Kaminski congratulated Parks and Recreation Director Rosalyn Epting and staff on the reopening of the Recreation and Fitness Center; commented on her excitement for the new safety exchange zone by the Police Department; thanked Representative Wayne Smith for the resolution and sent prayers to the Moser family; Councilmember Leonard congratulated Parks and Recreation Director Rosalyn Epting and staff on the reopening of the Fitness Center; thanked Representative Wayne Smith for the resolution to the Moser family; Councilmember Engelken commented the Recreation and Fitness Center should be made a showcase; commented a convention center should be addressed in the future; and thanked Representative Wayne Smith for the resolution; Councilmember Earp thanked Representative Wayne Smith for the resolution; commented on how much he misses Councilmember Moser; and what a great idea for the new safety exchange zone; Councilmember Clausen thanked Representative Wayne Smith for the resolution and sent prayers to the Moser family; commented it was great for the Recreation and Fitness Center to be open again; commented the new safety exchange zone is a great idea; and advised he attended the groundbreaking for Sens Road; Mayor Rigby thanked Representative Wayne Smith for the resolution; commented Councilmember Moser was a good man that will be sorely missed; commented it is wonderful to have the Recreation and Fitness Center reopened and advised he attended the Sens Road groundbreaking, and it will be a 540-day project; and he thanked Public Works Director and City Engineer Bob Eng for their assistance on Highway 146 and Wharton Weems Road. 11. ADJOURN - There being no further business, Councilmember Engelken made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:05 p.m. Councilmember Leonard seconded. Motion passed unanimously. _______________________________ Patrice Fogarty, City Secretary 45 Page of July 27, 2015, Council Meeting Minutes