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2015-04-18 Retreat/Special Meeting of La Porte City Council minutes
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Mayor Rigby commented he does not personally think the City will be able to accomplish <br /> setting aside a fund for revitalization/beautification and questioned what will be done with a <br /> piece of property, if available. Mayor Rigby also commented he would like a more clear <br /> definition of the word "blight." <br /> Councilmember Martin commented Council can revisit this down the road. <br /> Mayor Rigby questioned how many of the properties that were demolished have been rebuilt. <br /> City Manager Corby Alexander advised staff will have to confirm the information. <br /> G. Christmas Lighting Display Leasing —Councilmember Jay Martin (R. Epting) <br /> Parks Director Rosalyn Epting discussed leasing a Christmas Lighting Display. Ms. Epting <br /> informed Council the display would be leased for$25,000 each year for four years. Shipping <br /> annually is $3,500. The first year will be $39,930 — which includes the new light theme <br /> ($25,000), shipping ($3,500), refurbishing the City's 26-foot tree ($9,350), and refurbishing <br /> the garland mount ($2,080). <br /> Councilmember Martin commented he would like a religious display if one is offered. <br /> Councilmember Kaminski agreed. <br /> Mayor Rigby commented he would also like the displays to read "Merry Christmas" instead of <br /> Happy Holidays. <br /> Councilmember Martin commented he is more interested in buying new displays every year <br /> and adding to what the City already has, including a religious theme. <br /> H. 125th Anniversary of La Porte—Mayor Louis Rigby(C. Alexander) <br /> City Manager Corby Alexander discussed the 125th Anniversary of La Porte in 2017. <br /> Mayor Rigby suggested funding be set aside this year and next year to celebrate the 125th <br /> Anniversary of La Porte during the 4th of July in 2017. Mayor Rigby advised music <br /> entertainment will need to be reserved at least a year in advance. <br /> Councilmember Martin commented that including the school district would be a good idea, as <br /> well, and to focus on the talent from La Porte—Jake Worthington and Robert Earl Keene. <br /> Councilmember Engelken commented celebrating over a period of months is also a good idea <br /> for individuals who cannot attend a "one-day event." Councilmember Engelken also <br /> suggested hosting a golf or baseball tournament to raise additional funds and to use Hotel <br /> Motel Funds, if applicable. <br /> Mayor Rigby asked if Council desired to budget for the 125th Anniversary of La Porte in 2017. <br /> Councilmember Earp asked how much should be budgeted each year. <br /> Mayor Rigby commented entertainment is the most expensive item. <br /> Councilmember Engelken suggested allowing $400,000 - $500,000 from Hotel Motel Funds <br /> for the entire event and allow staff time to plan for the event. <br /> Page 3 of 5 <br /> April 18,2015,City Council Special Meeting Minutes <br />
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