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MINUTES OF LA PORTE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION BOARD
MEETING OF APRIL 22, 2013
The City of La Porte Development Corporation Board met on April 22, 2013, 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:
1. Call to Order
President Warren called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. The following members of the La Porte
Development Corporation Board were present: Board members Zemanek, Woodard, Engelken,
Ojeda, and Vice -President Cooksley. Board member Clausen arrived at 5:04 p.m.
Staff Present: Corby Alexander, Traci Leach, Patrice Fogarty, Michael Dolby, Phyllis Rinehart and
Assistant City Attorney Clark Askins.
2. Consider approval of Minutes of the La Porte Development Corporation Board held on February 12,
2013 — P. Fogarty
Board member Zemanek moved to approve the minutes as presented. Board member Engelken
seconded. MOTION PASSED.
Ayes: President Warren, Board members Woodard, Engelken,
Zemanek, Ojeda and Vice -President Cooksley
Nays: None
Absent: Board member Clausen
3. Public Hearing to receive comments on proposed expenditure of the La Porte Development
Corporation in an amount not to exceed $570,000.00 for the purpose of supplementing a previous
project funding allocation of $600,000.00, to fund various improvements to Lomax Park — S.
Livingston
The public hearing was opened at 5:01 p.m. Economic Development Coordinator Scott Livingston
presented a summary regarding the expenditure of the La Porte Development Corporation in an
amount not to exceed $570,000.00 for the purpose of supplementing a previous project funding
allocation of $600,000.00, to fund various improvements to Lomax Park.
Rhonda Lunsford — 10280 N. H Street, spoke in favor of approval of improvements to Lomax Park.
Board member Ojeda questioned that out of the three bids received, was this the lower bidder. City
Manager Corby Alexander responded yes.
The public hearing closed at 5:04 p.m.
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4. Consider approval or other action concerning proposed expenditure of the La Porte Development
Corporation in an amount not to exceed $570,000.00 for the purpose of supplementing a previous
project funding allocation of $600,000.00, to fund various improvements to Lomax Park — S.
Livingston
Board member Zemanek moved to approve proposed expenditure of the La Porte Development
Corporation in an amount not to exceed $570,000.00 for the purpose of supplementing a previous
project funding allocation of $600,000.00, to fund various improvements to Lomax Park. Board
member Engelken seconded. MOTION PASSED.
Ayes: President Warren, Board members Engelken, Clausen,
Zemanek, and Vice -President Cooksley
Nays: Board members Woodard and Ojeda
Absent: None
5. Receive presentation from Catalyst Commercial regarding a retail and market study — S. Livingston
Jeff Kwas presented a retail and market study from Catalyst Commercial. Mr. Kwas provided an
explanation of the data collected for traffic counts.
Board member Engelken commented he is disappointed in the traffic count locations not covering
heavier traveled intersections; and during the interview process, Board members were told those
types of details would be provided for in the study. In addition, Board member Engelken requested
Mr. Kwas share data with La Porte Police Department to enhance the study presented.
Board member Zemanek questioned the time spent on traffic counts at Wharton Weems. Mr. Kwas
responded 24 hours.
6. Discussion regarding adopted Strategic Plan for the City of La Porte — S. Livingston
Economic Development Coordinator Scott Livingston discussed the adopted Strategic Plan for the
City of La Porte and advised Goals 2, 4, and 6 are primary goals for the La Porte Development
Corporation Board.
Board member Clausen suggested Board members review the goals to make sure there are no
objections from Board members.
City Manager Corby Alexander advised the City is soliciting feedback from the La Porte
Development Corporation Board on the adopted Strategic Plan for the City of La Porte.
Board member Zemanek moved to bring back the adopted Strategic Plan for the City of La Porte for
review and discussion at the next meeting. Board member Cooksley seconded. MOTION
PASSED.
Ayes: President Warren, Board members Engelken, Woodard,
Ojeda, Clausen, Zemanek, and Vice -President Cooksley
Nays: None
Absent: None
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Set date for next meeting — S. Livingston
Board members set the next meeting date for June 10, 2013, at 5:00 p.m.
8. Board member comments regarding matters appearing on agenda; recognition of community members,
city employees, and upcoming events; inquiry of staff regarding specific factual information or existing
policies.
Board member Woodard welcomed back Finance Director Michael Dolby and requested House Bill
1935 be brought back for discussion
Board member Ojeda questioned which newspaper was being utilized by the City for public notices.
City Secretary Patrice Fogarty responded the Houston Chronicle is the City's official newspaper.
President Warren thanked everyone for attending the meeting and sent well wishes for improvements at
Lomax Park.
9. Executive Session — The La Porte Development Corporation reserves the right to meet in executive
session on any agenda item should the need arise and if authorized by the Texas Open Meetings
Act, Title 5, Chapter 551, of the Texas Government Code.
There was no executive session.
10. Reconvene into regular session and consider action, if any, on items discussed in executive
session — There was no executive session.
11. Adjourn
There being no further business, at 5:30 p.m., Board member Woodard moved to adjourn the
meeting. Board member Zemanek seconded. MOTION PASSED.
Ayes: President Warren, Vice President Cooksley, Board members
Woodard, Clausen, Engelken, Zemanek and Ojeda
Nays: None
Absent: None
Respectfully submitted,
Patrice Fogarty, City Greta
Passed and approved on this 4L�Tay of `'`/'- 2013.
Pre dent Richard Warren
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