HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-03-24 Special Meeting of the La Porte City Council MinutesLOUIS RIGBY
Mayor
JOHN ZEMANEK
Councilmember At Large A
DOTTIE KAMINSKI
Councilmember At Large B
DANNY EARP
Councilmember District 1
CHUCK ENGELKEN
Councilmember District 2
MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE
MARCH 24, 2016
DARYL LEONARD
Councilmember District 3
KRISTIN MARTIN
Councilmember District 4
JAY MARTIN
Mayor Pro -Tem
Councilmember District 5
MIKE CLAUSEN
Councilmember District 6
The City Council of the City of La Porte met in a special meeting on Thursday March 24, 2016, at the City
Hall Council Chambers, 604 West Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, Texas, at 6:00 p.m. to consider the
following items of business:
Mayor Rigby called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Members of Council present:
Councilmembers Engelken, Earp, Zemanek, K. Martin, Leonard, Clausen, Kaminski and J. Martin.
Also present were Assistant City Secretary Sharon Harris and City Manager Corby Alexander.
2. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION — The purpose of this meeting is to discuss and formulate
City Council and staff plans, operations, policies, and/or future projects, including the following:
(a) Discussion or other action regarding plans for the upcoming 125th Anniversary Celebration.
City Manager Corby Alexander presented a summary for the upcoming 125th Anniversary Celebration for
the City of La Porte.
Councilmember Clausen commented he would like input from the citizens of La Porte and suggested a
planning committee as part of the planning process for the upcoming 125th Anniversary Celebration.
Councilmember J. Martin commented his idea of citizens as a part of a planning committee, is to assist
staff, by presenting a schedule of activities for the celebration. In addition, Councilmember J. Martin
questioned if the City will attempt to recoup any cost associated with the celebration by charging entry fees
and who will be in charge of the planning committee from the City.
Councilmember Zemanek suggested Council decide the structure of the celebration before formulating a
planning committee and commented he feel the responsibilities of the celebration should fall on City
Council and Staff instead of a planning committee.
Councilmember Engelken commented his thoughts are to have a committee of citizens that will present
options for a celebration before the Budget Workshop. In addition, Councilmember Engelken commented it
should be okay for Council to serve on the planning committee as well.
Councilmember Earp commented he agrees with a planning committee and suggested sponsorships for
the celebration be allowed to save the City costs. In addition, Councilmember Earp suggested the
celebration should be free to the public.
Mayor Rigby advised reservations for a well-known music entertainer need to be secured a year in
advance for the celebration.
Councilmember Leonard commented he likes the idea of sponsorships and questioned the theme for
promoting the 125th Anniversary Celebration.
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Councilmember Zemanek commented he does not see the need for sponsorships when the cost for the
celebration is not coming out of the General Fund.
Councilmember K. Martin commented she would like to have family involvement in the celebration.
Councilmember Clausen advised La Porte Independent School District is working and planning a 100th
Year Celebration this coming fall and commented the City should celebrate its heritage. Mayor Rigby
asked if there are citizens involved in the planning of the celebration. Councilmember Clausen responded
yes.
Mayor Rigby commented Council can provide a basic list with direction for a planning committee to present
options to the full Council for a 125th Anniversary Celebration.
Council agreed on a planning committee to consist of Councilmembers or a member appointed by a
Councilmember; planned August 11-12, 2017 as the dates for the 125th Anniversary Celebration.
Councilmember Earp requested an agenda item be presented at future City Council meetings to provide a
progress report on activities for the 25th Anniversary Celebration.
3. COUNCIL COMMENTS regarding matters appearing on the agenda; recognition of community
members, city employees, and upcoming events; inquiry of staff regarding specific factual
information.
There were no comments.
4. ADJOURN - There being no further business, Councilmember Engelken made a motion to adjourn
the meeting at 6:52 p.m. Councilmember Leonard seconded. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
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Passed and approved on April 11, 2016.
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Mayor Louis R. Rig
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