2009-10-12 Regular Meeting, Public Hearing and Workshop Meeting of La Porte City Council minutes

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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Agenda Date Requested: October 26.2009 Requested By: Tim Tiefe Department: Planning Report: _Resolution: Ordinance: X Exhibits: Revised Proposed Trail Alignment Map Ordinance Inter -Local Agreement Anaroyriation Source of Funds: N/A Account Number: N/A Amount Budgeted: N/A Amount Requested: N/A Budgeted Item: _YES _NO SUMMARY On December 8, 2008, Council conducted a workshop on a request by the City of Morgan's Point to utilize a portion of the Donaldson Ave. Right -of -Way as the westernmost leg of its proposed hike and bike trail. On January 26, 2009, Council conducted a public hearing to receive public input regarding the use of a portion of the Donaldson Ave. Right -of -Way for the City of Morgan's Point hike/bike trail. Based upon input received from the January 26, 2009, public hearing, the City of Morgan's Point submitted a new proposal showing another alignment option for a portion of the proposed trail location. On July 13, 2009, Council conducted a workshop on the new proposal by the City of Morgan's Point to place and construct a section of their hike and bike trail system in a portion of the Donaldson Ave. right- of-way within La Porte. At the conclusion of the workshop, Council directed staff to schedule a second public hearing. If Council opts to accept the new proposal, an inter -local agreement is included to facilitate the request. Action Required by Council: 1. Conduct a public hearing to receive input regarding the use of a portion of the Donaldson Ave. right-of-way within La Porte for the City of Morgan's Point to construct a section of their hike and bike trail system. 2. Consider authorizing the City Manager to execute an inter -local agreement with the City of Morgan's Point. Ron BottoiVs, City Manager !0 /�, 0 Date