09-11-17 Regular Meeting of the La Porte City Council

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Human Resources Manager Matt Hartleib presented the proposed 2017-2018 Fiscal Year Budget for Liability and Employee Health Insurance. Assistant City Manager Traci Leach presented the 2017-2018 Fiscal Year proposed budget for Economic Development. Parks and Recreation Director Rosalyn Epting presented the 2017-2018 proposed Fiscal Year Budget for the Hotel-Motel Fund. There was discussion regarding the agreement between the City of La Porte and the La Porte-Bayshore Chamber of Commerce. City Manager Corby Alexander presented the 2017-2018 proposed Fiscal Year Budget for Capital Improvement Projects. 7. REPORTS (a) Receive report of the La Porte Development Corporation Board Meeting on Monday, August 14, 2017 Councilmember Ojeda Councilmember Engelken provided a report stemming from the August 14, 2017, La Porte Development Corporation Board Meeting. 8. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS City Manager Corby Alexander commented work will begin for sidewalks on Park Street and advised Council he will contact Mr. Britt, who addressed Council on Monday night. 9. COUNCIL COMMENTS regarding matters appearing on the agenda; recognition of community members, city employees, and upcoming events; inquiry of staff regarding specific factual information. Councilmember Zemanek thanked Staff for their hard work on the presentation of the proposed Budget; Councilmember Engelken thanked Staff for their hard work on the presentation of the proposed budget; Councilmember Earp thanked Staff for their hard work on the presentation of the proposed budget; Councilmember Ojeda thanked Staff for their hard work on the presentation of the proposed budget and the department directors for hosting her and showing her around; Councilmember J. Martin thanked Staff for their hard work for the presentation of the proposed budget; Councilmember K. Martin thanked Staff for their hard work on the presentation of the proposed budget and commented she is looking forward to the upcoming projects and events; and Mayor Rigby thanked Staff for their hard work on the presentation of the proposed budget, and commented the Finance Department is recognized every year with the awards they continue to win for their hard work behind the scenes, which includes participation from all departments. He requested City Manager Corby Alexander follow up on the code violations on S. Carroll and the gate issue on Crescent View with Mr. Adams. He also expressed his thanks to Assistant City Manager Traci Leach for her services at the City of La Porte and wished her well on her future endeavors. Page 4 of 5 August 14-15, 2017, Council Meeting Minutes