HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-21-2008 La Porte Development Corporation Board - Avalanche Consulting to develope City-Wide Economic Development Strategic Plan - G. LarsonE OF
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LA PORTE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION BOARD
Notice is hereby given of a Special Called Regular Meeting of the La Porte Development Corporation Board of
Directors to be held on July 21, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. at La Porte City Hall Council Chambers, 604 West Fairmont
Parkway, La Porte, Texas, regarding the items of business according to the agenda listed below:
1. Call to order
2. Consider approval of minutes of the Special Called Regular Meeting of the La Porte Development
Corporation Board of Directors, held on July 7, 2008 and Special Called Regular Meeting of the La
Porte Development Corporation Board of Directors held on July 1, 2008- M. Gillett
3. Receive presentation by Economic Alliance and Avalanche Consulting for City -Wide Economic
Development Strategic Plan - G. Larson
Consider approval
other
into contract
4 Avalanche Consulting to action to develop C ty Wide Economic Developmenthorizing 6ity staff to rStrategc Plan - G. Las with
rson
5. Consider setting a date for the La Porte Development Corporation Board of Directors meeting for the
month of September 2008 - G. Larson
6. Announcements/Administrative Reports -R. Bottoms/G. Larson
La Porte Development Corporation Board of Directors Meeting - August 4, 2008- 6:00 P.M.
7. Board Comments
8. Adjournment
If during the course of the meeting covered by this agenda the Council should determine that a closed or executive meeting or
session of the Council should be held or is required in relation to an item noticed in this agenda, then such closed or executive
meeting or sessions authorized by the Open Meetings Law, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code; will be held by the Council at
that date, hour and place given in the meeting notice or as soon after the commencement of the meeting covered by the meeting
notice as the Council may conveniently meet in such closed or executive meeting or session concerning any and all subjects and for
any and all purposes permitted by Sections 551.071 through 551.076. and 551.087 of said Open Meetings Law, including, but not
limited to:
Section 551.071 - For the purpose of a private consultation with the Council's attorney on any subject or matter authorized by law.
Section 551.072 - For the purpose of deliberating the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property.
Section 551.073 - For the purpose of deliberating a negotiated contract for a prospective gift or donation to the City.
Section 561.074 - For the purpose of deliberating the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline or
dismissal of a public officer or employee or to hear complaints or charges against a public officer or employee, unless the officer or
employee requests a public hearing.
Section 551.075 - for the purpose of conferring with an employee or employees of the City, only for the purpose of receiving
information from the employee or employees or to ask questions of the employee or employees; provided, however, that no
discussion of public business or City policy that affects public business shall take place between the members of the City Council
during the conference.
Section 551.076 -To consider deployment, or speck occasions for implementation, of security personnel or devices.
section 551.087 — To discuss or deliberate regarding commercial or financial information that the governmental body has received
from a business prospect that the govemmental body seeks to have locale, stay, or expand in or near the territory of the
govemmental body and with which the govemmental body is conducting economic development negotiations; or to deliberate the
offer of a financial or other incentive to a business prospect described by
Subdivision (1).
There may be a possible quorum of City Council present at this meeting and may participate in discussion at this meeting,
however, they will not vote on matters.
THIS FACILITY HAS DISABILITY ACCOMMODATIONS AVAILABLE. REQUESTS FOR ACCOMMODATIONS OR INTERPRETIVE
SERVICES T MEETINGS
OR SHOULD
LINE 2ADE 48 OR FURTHER HO0 FTHIS
MEETING.
PLEASE CONTACT CITY SECRETARY'S
OFFICE AT
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Sharon artis, TRMC
Assistant City Secretary
Date posted
p0m
MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CALLED REGULAR MEETING OF THE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
July 7, 2008
Call to order
President Pat Muston called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.
Members Present: Love, Muston, Engelken, Maluszak, Beasley and Moser
Members/Officers Absent: Clausen
Staff Present: City Manager Ron Bottoms, City Secretary Martha Gillett, Assistant City Attorney Clark Askins,
Planning Director Tim Tietjens, Economic Development Coordinator Gretchen Larson, Main Street
Coordinator Debra Dye and Assistant City Manger John Joems.
Others Present: Mark Follis, Joseph Bertuglia, Mike Shannahan, Cindy Coker, Dorothy Coker, Patricia
Clark, Gerson Silvers, Bill Manning, Phillip Hoot, Brian Starting, Jan Lawler, Chad Burke, David Janda and
Ronda Lunsford.
Consider approval of minutes of Special Called Meeting of the La Porte Development Corporation Board of
Directors, held on June 9, 2008.
A motion was made by Board Member Love to approve the Minutes of June 9, 2008 of the Special Called
Meeting of the La Porte Development Board. The motion was seconded by Board Member Engelken. The
motion carried.
Ayes: Love, Muston, Engelken, Matuszak, Beasley and Moser
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Clausen
Discussion of Main Street Revitalization Programs.
City Manager Ron Bottoms discussed in detail the Revitalization Programs of Main Street. (See Exhibit A -
Slide Presentation)
4. A Public Hearing was called at 6:35 p.m. to discuss the proposed Gateway Enhancements Project at 912
Main Street.
Public Comments:
Pat Clark - 3817 Ashwood Circle, La Porte, Texas 77571 - Ms. Clark spoke in favor of the project.
Brian Starting - 208 S. 2^d., La Porte, Texas 77571 - spoke as a resident of the City of La Porte and on
behalf of the Sylvan Beach Art League in favor of the project. In addition, he encourages everyone to attend
the Ports of Call and Arts Market events.
Phillip Hoot - 927 Seabreeze, La Porte, Texas 77571 - spoke neither against nor for the project but raised
the following questions:
Mr. Hoot had questions regarding the status of the 912 Main building.
Noted he would like to see businesses that citizens can utilize on a daily basis rather than trendy
shopslrestaurants.
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Noted caution needed to be taken when addressing traffic issues or the City of La Porte would end up
like Texas Avenue in Baytown, Texas.
The Public Hearing was closed at 6:50 P.M.
5. A Public Hearing was called at 6:51 p.m. To discuss the proposed Town Plaza Project for development at
the intersections of South Broadway Street, San Jacinto Street and Main Street.
Public Comments:
Pat Clark — 3817 Ashwood Circle, La Porte, Texas 77571 — Ms. Clark noted she thought a ten (10) story
building may be too tall and inquired as to whether there was a need for a building that tall. She noted she
was in favor of the project.
Philip Hoot — 927 Seabreeze, La Porte, Texas 77571 — raised the following questionslconoems:
Raised traffic concerns and questions.
Questioned how many jobs would be lost if the Parks and Wildlife Agency left the City of La Porte.
Noted concerns with the closing of San Jacinto Street.
Would like to see Five Points stay the same.
Questioned if there was no high rise building, would there be a need for San Jacinto Street to close.
Joe Bertuglia —101 E. Main Street, La Porte, Texas 77571— wanted to take the opportunity to thank the City
of La Porte. He is pleased to have his business in the City of La Porte and complimented staff.
Jan Lawler of Economic Alliance introduced new staff member Chad Burke.
The Public Hearing was closed at 7:05 p.m.
Consider approval or other action to accept the Gateway Enhancements as a Project of the 4b La Porte
Development Corporation.
A motion was made by Board Member Engelken to accept the Gateway Enhancements as a Project of the
4B La Porte Development Corporation. The motion was seconded by Board Member Love. The motion
carried.
Board member Tommy Moser raised questions regarding building uses.
Ayes: Love, Muston, Engelken, Matuszak, Beasley and Moser
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Clausen
Consider approval or other action to accept the Town Plaza as a Project of the 4B La Porte Development
Corporation.
A motion was made by Board Member Love to accept the Town Plaza as a Project of the 4B Development
Corporation. The motion was seconded by Board Member Engelken. The motion carried.
Ayes: Love, Muston, Engelken, Matuszak, Beasley and Moser
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Clausen
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8 Consider approval
or regarding
the La Porte
Development Corporation
FY 2008 Budget the amount not txceed $600000 for the SylvanBea Shoreline Protecand
Renourishment Project.
Economic Development Coordinator Gretchen Larson made the presentation and recommendation to the
Board and answered questions. Ms. Larson noted there had been a change in the amount to $700,000.
A motion was made by Board Member Beasley to approve the budget adjustment to the La Porte
Development Corporation in the amount not to exceed $700,000 for the Sylvan Beach Shoreline Protection
and Beach Renourishment Project. A second motion was made by Board Member Engelken. The motion
carried.
Ayes: Love, Muston, Engelken, Matuszak, Beasley and Moser
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Clausen
Consider approval or other action regarding a budget adjustment to the La Porte Development Corporation
FY 2008 Budget in the amount not to exceed $125,000 for the hiring of a firm for the completion of a City -
Wide Economic Development Plan, including fees and for any costs associated with necessary meetings,
materials and supplies.
Economic Development Coordinator Gretchen Larson made the presentation and recommendation to the
Board.
The board advised they would like to see a presentation from the top firm. When the contract is brought
back for approval, the firm will make a presentation.
A motion was made by Board Member Matuszak to approve the budget adjustment to the La Porte
Development Corporation FY 2008 in the amount not to exceed $125,000 for the hiring of a firm for the
completion of a City -Wide Economic Development Plan, including fees and for any costs associated with
necessary meetings, materials and supplies. The motion was seconded by Board Member Beasley. The
motion carried.
Ayes: Love, Muston, Engelken, Matuszak, Beasley and Moser
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Clausen
10. Closed Special Called Special Called Regular Meeting and opened Workshop Meeting at 7:30 p.m.
Discussion of Draft 2008-2009 4B Development Corporation Budget by City Manager Ron Bottoms and
Economic Development Coordinator Gretchen Larson.
Staff was directed to bring a detailed budget to a future meeting.
11. Closed Workshop Meeting and reconvened to Special Called Regular Meeting at 7:44 p.m.
12, Executive Session- pursuant to provision of the Open Meetings Law. Chapter 551, Texas Government Code,
Sections 551-071 through 551.076, 551.087 (consultation with attorney, deliberation regarding real property,
deliberation regarding prospective gift or donation, personnel matters, deliberation regarding security
devices, or excluding a witness during examination of another witness in an investigation, deliberation
regarding economic development negotiations).
Council retired to Executive Session at 7:45 p.m.
P@ge 4 —4b Minutes — 717108
A. Section 551,087 (Economic Development Negotiations) Meet with Economic DlevManagerelopment and
Coordinator
to discuss Proposed Retail
Development in the City of La Porte
The Board reconvened the Special Called Regular meeting at 8:10 p.m.
There was no action taken in the Executive Session. Chairperson Muston announced the board received a
report from the City Manager regarding potential development of a retail center in the City of La Porte.
13 Announcements/Administrative Reports
City Manager Ron Bottoms and Economic Development Coordinator Gretchen Larson presented updates on
current Projects Listing.
14, Board Comments
There were no comments from the Board Members.
15. Adjournment
The meeting was duly adjourned at 8:11 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Martha Gillett,
City Secretary TRMC, CIVIC
La Porte Development Corporation Secretary
Passed and approved on this _ day of _, 2008.
Pat Muston, President
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MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CALLED REGULAR MEETING OF THE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
July 1, 2008
Call to order
President Pat Muston called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Members Present: Love, Muston, Clausen, Engelken, Maluszak, Beasley and Moser
Members/Officers Absent: None
Staff Present: City Manager Ron Bottoms, City Secretary Martha Gillett, Assistant City Attorney Clark Askins,
Planning Director Tim Tietjens, Main Street Coordinator Debra Dye, Assistant City Manger John Joerns, and
Economic Development Coordinator Gretchen Larson.
Others Present: None
Executive Session- pursuant to provision of the Open Meetings Law. Chapter 551, Texas Government Code,
Sections 551-071 through 551.076, 551.087 (consultation with attorney, deliberation regarding real property,
deliberation regarding prospective gift or donation, personnel matters, deliberation regarding security devices,
or excluding a witness during examination of another witness in an investigation, deliberation regarding
economic development negotiations).
A. Section 551.087 (Economic Development Negotiations) Meet with City Manager and
City Attorney to discuss the Plan
For Main Street Town Square
And Gateway Enhancement
Projects
The Board retired to Executive Session at 6:01 p.m.
The Board reconvened the regular meeting at 8:05.p.m.
There was no action taken in the Executive Session. Chairperson Muston announced the Board received a
Report from City Manager and Economic Development Coordinator, regarding options for Main Street Town
Square Development and Main Street Enhancement Projects.
Announcements/Administrative Reports
There were no reports or announcements.
Board Comments
There were no comments from the Board Members.
Page 2 711108 4B Minutes
5. Adjournment
The meeting was duly adjourned at 8:06 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Martha Gillett,
City Secretary TRMC, CMC
La Porte Development Corporation Secretary
Passed and approved on this _ day of _, 2008.
Pat Muston, President
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PRESENTATION TO BE MADE AT MEETING
El
FOR LPEDC BOARD AGENDA ITEM
Agenda Date Requested: 7/15/2008 I I Budaet
Requested By:
Source of Funds: EDC
Department: C'ty of e^wnc I I Account Number: _
Report: Resolution: Ordinance: Amount Budgeted:
Exhibits Amount Requested:
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
At the meeting of July 7 the Board received a report from staff that the City Manager and staff
had completed the review of the RFP submittals for the City -Wide Economic Development
Strategic Plan. The Selection Committee consisted of the City Manager, Assistant City
Manager, Economic Development Coordinator, Planning Director, and Finance Director. We
had also asked that the Economic Alliance provide us with their thoughts on the firms as they
will be in charge of the preliminary meetings as part of their deliverables to the City.
During discussions, the Board asked staff to arrange for Avalanche Consulting to make a
presentation before the Board. We had intended to do so at the next regular meeting of
August 4 however, the firm was unable to make that date. Rather than push the process into
September, we have arranged a July 21 presentation for the Board. The Project Director for
the Economic Alliance, Chad Burke will also come before the Board that evening to explain
their role in the process. Amy Holloway CEO of Avalanche Consulting will be in attendance at
the meeting to make their presentation. Amy and her team come highly recommended and
they have also worked with the Economic Alliance in the past and the Committee felt that
they were the best "fit" for this very important project.
In order to keep the process moving along, we have included this as an action item if the
Board so chooses to act upon the Committee's recommendation after hearing from the
Economic Alliance and Avalanche Consulting. If we are authorized to move forward with
Avalanche then we would enter into contract negotiations. Once that process was completed
the contract would be returned to the Board for review and consideration at a future meeting.
Action Required by the Board:
staff to enter into contract negotiations with Avalanche Consulting for the
of a City -Wide Economic Development Plan.
\ jjac� -7 �G CiJ
atoms, City Manager Date
No Back-up required for this item
La Porte Development Corporation Board/411 Corporation Distribution List
Council
Chuck Engelken - Board Member
Mike Clausen -Board Member
Tommy Moser - Board Member
John Black
Louis Rigby
Mike Mosteit
Howard Ebow,
Georgia Malone
Board Members (private citizens)
Bill Love
9 Bay Harbor Drive
Laporte, TX 77571
291-471-2018
Email: billlove(oatt.net
Ed Matusrak, Vice President
10443 Catlett
La Porto, TX 77571
281-471-1988
Email: ed matuszak(w scom.com Or matuszakernQeaRlilinknet
URS Corporation (work) 9901 Westheimer, Ste 500 Houston, TX 77042
281-224-2915 (cell) 713-914-6425 (work) 713-789-8404 (fax)
Pat Muston, President
117 Garfield
LaPorte, TX 77571
281-471-1537 (phone is also a fax)
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Barry Beasley
10926 Birch
Laporte, TX 77571
281470-8990 (home) 713-870-5299 (cell)
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Staff Liaison
Finance Director — Michael Dolby, Budget Investment Officer -Shelley Wolny
Secretary of Corporation — Martha A. Gillett, TRMC, CMC — City Secretary
Mayor - Alton Porter
City Attorney - Clark Askins
CMO — Ron Bottoms - City Manager, John Jmms - Assistant City Manager
Economic Development Coordinator— Gretchen Larson
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