06-27-16 Regular Meeting of the La Porte City Council

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Councilmember Zemanek moved to authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Brook th Agency, Inc., for turn-key presentation of the entertainment production for the City of La Porte 125 Anniversary Celebration.Councilmember Kaminski seconded. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY 9/0. 8. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION th (a)Discussion and possible action regarding recommendation of the 125 Anniversary th Celebration Committee for the City of La Porte 125 Anniversary Celebration – T. Leach Assistant City Manager Traci Leach presented a summary and advised the Committee chose th May 12-14, 2017, as the dates for the City of La Porte 125 Anniversary Celebration. Councilmember Zemanek moved to go forward with the Committee’s recommended dates for the th City of La Porte 125 Anniversary Celebration.Councilmember Leonard seconded. MOTION PASSED 8/1. Ayes: Mayor Rigby, Councilmembers Zemanek, Engelken, Kaminski, Earp, Leonard, K. Martin, and Engelken Nays: Councilmember J. Martin Absent: None Assistant City Manager Traci Leach continued presenting the events suggested by the Committee. Councilmember Earp asked Staff to be mindful of ticket prices for residents of La Porte so that most can participate in the events. Mayor Rigby commented he does not believe $125.00 a couple for a black tie event is reasonable. Councilmember Leonard asked if the topic of sponsorships ever came up during the meeting; and if so, what was the reaction of the Committee. Ms. Leach advised the Committee is in support of sponsorships. Councilmember Earp commented he is not expecting a free brunch or event where there is food because there is a cost and a head count to be mindful of. Councilmember Engelken suggested live streaming the event on the website for citizens who cannot make the events. (b)Discussion and possible action regarding proposal to include a portion of Bay Area Blvd. on the City of La Porte truck route – T. Tietjens Planning and Development Director Tim Tietjens presented a summary and introduced PPG Representative Reid Wilson, who provided a proposal for modification of truck routes. Mr. Wilson then introduced Dustin Qualls, with Traffic Engineers Inc., who presented a report of findings. Councilmember Zemanek asked Mr. Qualls what is the definition of ‘significant impact.’ Mr. Qualls responded ‘level of services.’ Councilmember Engelken commented he does not see the change as proposed in the traffic study as a viable option until Fairmont Parkway is fully widened. Councilmember J. Martin asked why the land being proposed is for warehouses and not medical care facilities. Doug Dickerson, with PPG, responded the use they want is for warehouses; and they were trying to solve the problem of 18 wheelers going through to Spencer Hwy. and off Sens Rd. Page3 of 5 June 13, 2016, Council Meeting Minutes