09-23-2024 Retail Ad Hoc Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE INVESTIGATION OF RETAIL OPPORTUNITIES AD HOC COMMITTEE Members Present: Brent McCaulley, Brandon Lunsford, Robbie McLarrin, Marty Campise, David Janda Members Attending Remotely: None Members Absent: None City Staff Participating: Haley Bowers, Economic Development Manager; Matt Daeumer, Assistant City Manager; Lee Woodward, City Secretary The City Council of the City of La Porte met in a regular meeting on September 23, 2024, at the City Hall Council Chambers, 604 West Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, Texas, at 4:30 p.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER - Chair McCaulley called the meeting to order at 4:33 a.m. 2. CITIZEN COMMENT (Generally limited to five minutes perperson; in accordance with state law, the time may be reduced if there is a high number of speakers or other considerations.) There were no comments. 3. COMMITTEE CHARGE AND DISCUSSION The Committee was established to investigate and report back to the City Council on potential retail opportunities within the city. This committee has been asked to thoroughly investigate available properties, zoning regulations, and the needs and interests of the community to ensure any retail development aligns with the City's goals and residents' desires, with the following objectives: • Property Availability: Identify and evaluate properties within the city limits that are suitable for retail development, including both vacant land and underutilized properties. • Current Zoning: Review existing zoning regulations to determine their compatibility with potential retail development and recommend any necessary changes to support new retail opportunities. • Public Need: Assess the types of retail services and businesses that are currently lacking in the City and would fulfill unmet needs. • Public Interest: Conduct surveys, public meetings, or other forms of outreach to gather input from residents and stakeholders regarding desired retail opportunities.