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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMarkegard Emails Regarding MHF Kurt Markegard From: Villa, Dan <DVilla@mt.gov> Sent: Thursday, July 10, 2025 10:46 AM To: Kurt Markegard; Kukulski, Chris Subject: Invite to Staff and Council Gentlemen, Good morning. Hope you're both well. In an effort to gain more understanding from your communities, I'd like to invite you,your pertinent staff and your respective councils to site tours in Yellowstone County for areas that are being considered for the new Behavioral Health Facility authorized in HB5 (2025). I'll also be inviting area state legislators to join. We will meet at 1PM at the Rimrock Road MSU B Parking Lot and carpool/caravan from there. I'll send a Google Earth file and "feedback forms"for everyone to use so I'm not taking notes like a mad man the whole time. Input from local officials is not only necessary to a success siting process, but also sincerely appreciated. Feel free to call me anytime if you have any questions. Cell, home and work number is 406-560-1002. Thanks and hope to see you soon. DV DAN VILLA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MONTANA BOARD OF INVESTMENTS 406 . 444 . 0001 INVESTMENTMT.COM linvestmentmt.coml Kurt Markegard From: Villa, Dan <DVilla@mt.gov> Sent: Friday, July 11, 2025 11:18 AM To: Kurt Markegard; Kukulski, Chris Subject: Re: Invite to Staff and Council That's a head desk mistake. Sorry. July 24. Thanks for the catch Kurt! DV DAN VILLA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MONTANA BOARD OF INVESTMENTS 406 . 444 . 0001 INVESTMENTMT.COM (investmentmt.coml The information contained in this message,including but not limited to any attachments,maybe confidential.It is not intended for transmission to, or receipt by,any unauthorized persons.If you have received this message in error,please:(i)do not read it;(ii)reply to the sender that you received the message in error;and(iii)erase or destroy the message and any attachments or copies.Any disclosure,copying,distribution or reliance on the contents of this message or its attachments is strictly prohibited,and may be unlawful.Unintended transmission does not constitute waiver of the right to confidentiality,the attorney-client privilege,or any other privilege. From: Kurt Markegard <kmarkegard@laurel.mt.gov> Sent: Friday,July 11, 2025 10:43 AM To:Villa, Dan<DVilla@mt.gov>; Kukulski,Chris<kukulskic@billingsmt.gov> Subject: RE: Invite to Staff and Council Dan, What day? Kurt From:Villa, Dan <DVilla@mt.gov> Sent:Thursday,July 10, 2025 10:46 AM 1 To: Kurt Markegard <kmarkegard@laurel.mt.gov>; Kukulski, Chris<kukulskic@billingsmt.gov> Subject: Invite to Staff and Council Gentlemen, Good morning. Hope you're both well. In an effort to gain more understanding from your communities, I'd like to invite you,your pertinent staff and your respective councils to site tours in Yellowstone County for areas that are being considered for the new Behavioral Health Facility authorized in HB5 (2025). I'll also be inviting area state legislators to join. We will meet at 1PM at the Rimrock Road MSU B Parking Lot and carpool/caravan from there. I'll send a Google Earth file and "feedback forms"for everyone to use so I'm not taking notes like a mad man the whole time. Input from local officials is not only necessary to a success siting process, but also sincerely appreciated. Feel free to call me anytime if you have any questions. Cell, home and work number is 406-560-1002. Thanks and hope to see you soon. DV DAN VILLA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MONTANA BOARD OF INVESTMENTS 406 . 444 . 0001 INVESTMENTMT.COM linvestmentmt.coml 2 Kurt Markegard Subject: Boi/Laurel Intro Call Location: Microsoft Teams Meeting Start: Mon 7/14/2025 11:00 AM End: Mon 7/14/2025 12:00 PM Show Time As: Tentative Recurrence: (none) Organizer: Villa, Dan Microsoft Teams Need heio? faka.msl Join the meeting now [tea ms.microsoft.coml Meeting ID: 279 942 046 141 Passcode: yX2YU2PY Dial in by phone +1 406-318-5487„545841570# United States, Billings Find a local number fdialin.teams.microsoft.coml Phone conference ID: 545 841 570# Join on a video conferencing device Tenant key: 291818717@t.plcm.vc Video ID: 115 984 821 2 More info fdialin.plcm.vcl For organizers: Meeting options [tea ms.microsoft.coml Reset dial-in PIN fdialin.teams.microsoft.coml I Kurt Markegard From: Villa, Dan <DVilla@mt.gov> Sent: Tuesday, July 15, 2025 9:31 AM To: Kurt Markegard Subject: RE: I missed the meeting. No worries. Give me a ring whenever you have a sec and we can chat through potential Laurel options. THX DV DAN VILLA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MONTANA BOARD OF INVESTMENTS 406 . 444 . 0001 INVESTMENTMT.COM Envestmentmt.comJ The information contained in this message,including but not limited to any attachments,may be confidential.It is not intended for transmission to,or receipt by,any unauthorized persons.If you have received this message in error,please:(i)do not read it;(ii)reply to the sender that you received the message in error;and(iii)erase or destroythe message and any attachments or copies.Any disclosure, copying,distribution or reliance on the contents of this message or its attachments is strictly prohibited,and may be unlawful.Unintended transmission does not constitute waiver of the right to confidentiality,the attorney-client privilege,or any other privilege. From: Kurt Markegard <kmarkegard@laurel.mt.gov> Sent:Tuesday,July 15, 2025 9:29 AM To:Villa, Dan<DVilla@mt.gov> Subject: I missed the meeting. Dan, I missed the meeting. I hadn't received the invite, so I thought it was canceled. I will be in Drug Training in Billings this Thursday and Friday for our bus transit program, but I will be here Tomorrow. Kurt i Kurt Markegard From: Villa, Dan <DVilla@mt.gov> Sent: Monday, August 11, 2025 8:46 AM To: Kurt Markegard Subject: Re: I missed the meeting. Morning Kurt, Can you give a ring when you have a sec? Thx DV DAN VILLA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MONTANA BOARD OF INVESTMENTS 406 . 444 . 0001 INVESTMENTMT.COM linvestmentmt.coml The information contained in this message,including but not limited to any attachments,may be confidential.It is not intended for transmission to, or receipt by,any unauthorized persons.If you have received this message in error,please:(i)do not read it;(ii)reply to the sender that you received the message in error;and(iii)erase or destroy the message and any attachments or copies.Any disclosure,copying,distribution or reliance on the contents of this message or its attachments is strictly prohibited,and may be unlawful.Unintended transmission does not constitute waiver of the right to confidentiality,the attorney-client privilege,or any other privilege. From:Villa, Dan Sent:Tuesday,July 15, 2025 9:31 AM To: Kurt Markegard <kmarkegard@laurel.mt.gov> Subject: RE: I missed the meeting. No worries. Give me a ring whenever you have a sec and we can chat through potential Laurel options. THX DV DAN VILLA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MONTANA BOARD OF INVESTMENTS 406 . 444 . 0001 INVESTw1ENTNIT.COf\,t finvestmentmt.coml The information contained in this message,including but not limited to any attachments,may be confidential.It is not intended for transmission to,or receipt by,any unauthorized persons.If you have received this message in error,please:(i)do not read it;(ii)reply to the senderthat you received the message in error;and(iii)erase or destroy the message and any attachments or copies.Any disclosure, copying,distribution or reliance on the contents of this message or its attachments is strictly prohibited,and may be unlawful.Unintended transmission does not constitute waiver of the right to confidentiality,the attorney-client privilege,or any other privilege. From: Kurt Markegard<kmarkegard@laurel.mt.gov> Sent:Tuesday,July 15, 2025 9:29 AM To:Villa, Dan<DVilla@mt.gov> Subject: I missed the meeting. Dan, I missed the meeting. I hadn't received the invite, so I thought it was canceled. I will be in Drug Training in Billings this Thursday and Friday for our bus transit program, but I will be here Tomorrow. Kurt 2 Kurt Markegard From: Villa, Dan <DVilla@mt.gov> Sent: Friday, August 22, 2025 3:12 PM To: Kurt Markegard; Brereton, Charlie; Osmundson, Ryan Cc: City Mayor Subject: Re: Laurel property for new state facility D02801 Thank you, Kurt. Appreciate it. We will be in touch once we have more guidance. Have a good weekend. Best to the Mayor. DV DAN VILLA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MONTANA BOARD OF INVESTMENTS 406 . 444 . 0001 INVESTMENTMT.COM f investmentmt.coml The information contained in this message,including but not limited to any attachments,may be confidential.It is not intended for transmission to, or receipt by,any unauthorized persons.If you have received this message in error,please:(i)do not read it;(ii)reply to the sender that you received the message in error;and(iii)erase or destroy the message and any attachments or copies.Any disclosure,copying,distribution or reliance on the contents of this message or its attachments is strictly prohibited,and may be unlawful.Unintended transmission does not constitute waiver of the right to confidentiality,the attorney-client privilege,or any other privilege. From: Kurt Markegard<kmarkegard@laurel.mt.gov> Sent: Friday, August 22, 2025 2:44 PM To: Brereton, Charlie<Charles.Brereton@mt.gov>; Osmundson, Ryan<Ryan.Osmundson@mt.gov>; Villa, Dan <DVilla@mt.gov> Cc:City Mayor<citymayor@laurel.mt.gov> Subject: RE: Laurel property for new state facility D02801 To you all, forgive me for missing an L in the spelling of Laurel. Ku rt From: Kurt Markegard Sent: Friday,August 22, 2025 2:46 PM To: 'charles.brereton@mt.gov'<charles.brereton@mt.gov>; 'Ryan.osmundson@mt.gov'<Ryan.osmundson@mt.gov>; 'dan@mt.gov' <dan@mt.gov> 1 Cc: City Mayor<citymayor@laurel.mt.gov> Subject: Laurel property for new state facility D02801 Mr. Brereton, Mr. Osmundson, Mr.Villa, On behalf of the City of Laure's Mayor, I am emailing you to let you know about a potential site for the new State of Montana mental health facility. The property is just west of the Laurel city limits and with the start of the development of a Love's Truck Plaza just west of the city,there will be new water and sewer services installed as part of the truck plaza. Love's is investing 2.4 million installing new water and sewer lines to their property and the property depicted in the attached pictures and below in this email will benefit by having a 12-inch water main and an 8-inch sewer line run past this proposed property. As a certified building inspector, I know what the state will need for water and sewer services to develop a building that will meet current building standards. Having a water line of 12 inches would allow any facility the ability to sprinkle the building to protect from fire spread. I believe that Laurel will have the necessary infrastructure adjacent to this property including gas and electric services than the other sites that have been considered. I realize that the state has limited funds to build such a facility but having all utilities close by would allow the state to purchase property that is currently listed for sale. This site also has the benefit of having the old interstate interchange that was deeded to the City of Laurel after the State DOT built a new on/off interstate ramp further west. The city was granted this parcel from the Montana Department of Transportation and is 120 feet in width. The state had plans to demolish the asphalt, and I requested they deed it to Laurel for access to our land that is just north of the interstate. This old interstate on/off ramp would make an excellent access road for the new facility. Or the State could remove the asphalt and seek the property from city making the parcel even larger for facility expansion. I have researched the necessary zoning needed to allow for a facility of this type and with annexation into the City of Laurel,the state could request a zoning designation of"Public"which would allow the facility to be built at this location. The property to the south is county zoning heavy industrial and this property is currently zoned county highway commercial. Residential development is sparce in the surround area. The Mayor of Laurel would like to invite you all to a teams meeting to further discuss the potential for the proposed site to become the home of a new state facility. Please let me know if the state will consider discussing this site with us. Please look over the included information and pictures and consider this site as the best site in Yellowstone County to build a facility. The property is currently on the market to be sold. I did check with the listing agent yesterday and it is available. The Mayor and I look forward to further discussions. 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Is there a Zoom link for tomorrow's Council meeting? Director Brereton and I would like to provide public comment to Council and staff. Thx DV DAN VILLA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MONTANA BOARD OF INVESTMENTS 406 . 444 . 0001 INVESTMENTMT.COM finvestmentmtxoml The information contained in this message,including but not limited to any attachments,maybe confidential.It is not intended for transmission to, or receipt by,any unauthorized persons.If you have received this message in error,please:(i)do not read it;(ii)reply to the sender that you received the message in error;and(iii)erase or destroy the message and any attachments or copies.Any disclosure,copying,distribution or reliance on the contents of this message or its attachments is strictly prohibited,and may be unlawful.Unintended transmission does not constitute waiver of the right to confidentiality,the attorney-client privilege,or any other privilege. 1 Kurt Markegard From: Villa, Dan <DVilla@mt.gov> Sent: Tuesday, December 30, 2025 2:31 PM To: Kurt Markegard Subject: Meeting Kurt, Would you and any members of your team you'd Like to add be available to meet team on January 7 at 4PM at Dick Anderson Construction's offices in Billings? We want to get a good understanding of the annexation process, zoning regs, basically all of the city requirements. THX DV DAN VILLA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MONTANA BOARD OF INVESTMENTS 406 . 444 . 0001 INVESTMENTiyMT.COM (investmentmt.coml The information contained in this message,including but not limited to any attachments,maybe confidential.It is not intended for transmission to, or receipt by,any unauthorized persons.If you have received this message in error,please:(i)do not read it;(ii)reply to the sender that you received the message in error;and(iii)erase or destroy the message and any attachments or copies.Any disclosure,copying,distribution or reliance on the contents of this message or its attachments is strictly prohibited,and may be unlawful.Unintended transmission does not constitute waiver of the right to confidentiality,the attorney-client privilege,or any other privilege. 1 Kurt Markegard From: Villa, Dan <DVilla@mt.gov> Sent: Monday, January 5, 2026 4:26 PM To: Kurt Markegard Cc: City Mayor Subject: Re: Meeting Would 1PM work better? Thanks. DV DAN VILLA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MONTANA BOARD OF INVESTMENTS 406 . 444 . 0001 INVESTMENTMT.COM finvestmentmt.coml The information contained in this message,including but not limited to any attachments,may be confidential.It is not intended for transmission to, or receipt by,any unauthorized persons.If you have received this message in error,please:(i)do not read it;(ii)reply to the sender that you received the message in error;and(iii)erase or destroy the message and any attachments or copies.Any disclosure,copying,distribution or reliance on the contents of this message or its attachments is strictly prohibited,and may be unlawful.Unintended transmission does not constitute waiver of the right to confidentiality,the attorney-client privilege,or any other privilege. From: Kurt Markegard<kmarkegard@laurel.mt.gov> Sent: Monday,January 5, 2026 4:03 PM To:Villa, Dan<DVilla@mt.gov> Cc:City Mayor<citymayor@laurel.mt.gov> Subject: RE: Meeting Dan, I have something scheduled at 5pm. I maybe able to join by phone. Kurt From:Villa, Dan<DVilla@mt.gov> Sent:Tuesday, December 30, 2025 2:31 PM 1 To: Kurt Markegard <kmarkegard@laurel.mt.gov> Subject: Meeting Kurt, Would you and any members of your team you'd like to add be available to meet team on January 7 at 4PM at Dick Anderson Construction's offices in Billings? We want to get a good understanding of the annexation process, zoning regs, basically all of the city requirements. THX DV DAN VILLA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MONTANA BOARD OF INVESTMENTS 406 . 444 . 0001 INVESTMENTMT.COM (investmentmt.coml The information contained in this message,including but not limited to any attachments,may be confidential.It is not intended for transmission to, or receipt by,any unauthorized persons.If you have received this message in error,please:(i)do not read it;(ii)reply to the sender that you received the message in error;and(iii)erase or destroy the message and any attachments or copies.Any disclosure,copying,distribution or reliance on the contents of this message or its attachments is strictly prohibited,and may be unlawful.Unintended transmission does not constitute waiver of the right to confidentiality,the attorney-client privilege,or any other privilege. 2 Kurt Markegard From: Villa, Dan <DVilla@mt.gov> Sent: Tuesday, January 6, 2026 9:44 AM To: Kurt Markegard Cc: City Mayor Subject: RE: Meeting Thanks. See you then. DV DAN VILLA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MONTANA BOARD OF INVESTMENTS 406 . 444 . 0001 INVESTMENTMT.COM fin vestmAntmt.coml The information contained in this message,including but not limited to any attachments,may be confidential.It is not intended for transmission to, or receipt by,any unauthorized persons.If you have received this message in error,please:(i)do not read it;(ii)reply to the sender that you received the message in error;and(iii)erase or destroy the message and any attachments or copies.Any disclosure,copying,distribution or reliance on the contents of this message or its attachments is strictly prohibited,and may be unlawful.Unintended transmission does not constitute waiver of the right to confidentiality,the attorney-client privilege,or any other privilege. From: Kurt Markegard <kmarkegard@laurel.mt.gov> Sent: Monday,January 5, 2026 4:46 PM To:Villa, Dan<DVilla@mt.gov> Cc:City Mayor<citymayor@laurel.mt.gov> Subject: RE: Meeting Dan, The mayor has told me that will work. Kurt From:Villa, Dan<DVilla@mt.gov> Sent: Monday,January 5, 2026 4:26 PM To: Kurt Markegard <iur)al 21.rr1[.„;",> Cc:City Mayor<citymayor@Iaurel.mt.gov> Subject: Re: Meeting Would 1PM work better? 1 Thanks. DV DAN VILLA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MONTANA BOARD OF INVESTMENTS 406 . 444 . 0001 INVESTAAENTMT.COM (investmentrnt.com] The information contained in this message,including but not limited to any attachments,may be confidential.It is not intended for transmission to, or receipt by,any unauthorized persons.If you have received this message in error,please:(i)do not read it;(ii)reply to the sender that you received the message in error;and(iii)erase or destroy the message and any attachments or copies.Any disclosure,copying,distribution or reliance on the contents of this message or its attachments is strictly prohibited,and may be unlawful.Unintended transmission does not constitute waiver of the right to confidentiality,the attorney-client privilege,or any other privilege. From: Kurt Markegard <kmarkegard@laurel.mt.go.> Sent: Monday,January 5, 2026 4:03 PM To:Villa, Dan<DVilla@mt.gov> Cc:City Mayor<citvmavorPo Iaurel.mt.gov> Subject: RE: Meeting Dan, I have something scheduled at 5pm. I maybe able to join by phone. Kurt From:Villa, Dan <DVilla@mt.gov> Sent:Tuesday, December 30, 2025 2:31 PM To: Kurt Markegard<'<markegard@laurel.mt.gov> Subject: Meeting Ku rt, Would you and any members of your team you'd Like to add be available to meet team on January 7 at 4PM at Dick Anderson Construction's offices in Billings? We want to get a good understanding of the annexation process, zoning regs, basically all of the city requirements. THX DV DAN VILLA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 2 MONTANA BOARD OF INVESTMENTS 406 . 444 . 0001 INVESTMENTMT.COM (investmentmt.coml The information contained in this message,including but not limited to any attachments,may be confidential.It is not intended for transmission to, or receipt by,any unauthorized persons.If you have received this message in error,please:(i)do not read it;(ii)reply to the sender that you received the message in error;and(III)erase or destroy the message and any attachments or copies.Any disclosure,copying,distribution or reliance on the contents of this message or its attachments is strictly prohibited,and may be unlawful.Unintended transmission does not constitute waiver of the right to confidentiality,the attorney-client privilege,or any other privilege. 3 Kurt Markegard From: Villa, Dan <DVilla@mt.gov> Sent: Thursday, January 8, 2026 8:55 AM To: Kurt Markegard; City Mayor Subject: Annexation and Zoning Forms Good morning, Kurt. Thanks for the time yesterday. Very helpful and informative. Can you please direct me to the forms we will need to submit to the city to request annexation and a zoning change? Much appreciated. Thx DV DAN VILLA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MONTANA BOARD OF INVESTMENTS 406 . 444 . 0001 INVESTMENTMT.COM [investment mt.comI The information contained in this message,including but not limited to any attachments,maybe confidential.It is not intended for transmission to, or receipt by,any unauthorized persons.If you have received this message in error,please:(i)do not read it;(ii)reply to the sender that you received the message in error;and(iii)erase or destroy the message and any attachments or copies.Any disclosure,copying,distribution or reliance on the contents of this message or its attachments is strictly prohibited,and may be unlawful.Unintended transmission does not constitute waiver of the right to confidentiality,the attorney-client privilege,or any other privilege. 1 Kurt Markegard From: Kurt Markegard Sent: Thursday, October 2, 2025 1:32 PM To: Villa, Dan Subject: FW: Finalization of Quit Claim Deed FYI From: Dukart, Brian<bdukart@mt.gov> Sent:Tuesday, March 22, 2022 10:06 AM To: Kurt Markegard <kmarkegard@laurel.mt.gov> Subject: Finalization of Quit Claim Deed Hello Mr. Markegard, I work for the Montana Department of Transportation and my supervisor, Michael Fabricius, asked me to touch base on a Quit Claim Deed to the City of Laurel for the existing west bound off ramp at the West Laurel Interchange. From what I've seen you worked closely with CB Clearwood, she has since retired. But nonetheless,the purpose of reaching out is to hopefully get ahold of you since it sounded like you could assist in facilitating a meeting with Mayor Dave Waggoner so he can sign off on the acceptance of the deed while in the presence of a notary, which I am and can notarize. Also, I discovered your email from the City of Laurel website. Thank you again sir,and hope to hear from you soon, Brian Dukart Right of Way Agent I Billings Montana Department of Transportation 424 Morey Street Billings, MT 59104-0437 406-657-0237 1 bdukart(cb-mt.gov MONTANA Follow Us: mdt.mt.gov Department ofIm Transportation F][facebook.coml® ftwitter.coml 0 fyoutube.coml �Iinsta�ram.coml flinkedin.coml Kurt Markegard From: Kurt Markegard Sent: Thursday, October 2, 2025 1:34 PM To: Villa, Dan Subject: FW: Quit Claim Deed Attachments: Quit Claim Deed.pdf Dan, Found the email. Kurt From: Dukart, Brian <bdukart@mt.gov> Sent:Tuesday, March 22, 2022 1:01 PM To: Kurt Markegard <kmarkegard@laurel.mt.gov> Subject: Quit Claim Deed Hello sir, here is the Quit Claim Deed. Thanks, Brian Dukart Right of Way Agent I Billings Montana Department of Transportation 424 Morey Street Billings, MT 59104-0437 406-657-0237 1 bdukartCaD-mt.gov MONTANA Follow Us: mdt.mt.aov Department of Transportation [facebook.coml ftwitter.coml fyoutube.coml Iinsta�ram.coml IM ilinkedin.coml 1 f Kurt Markegard From: Kurt Markegard Sent: Monday, November 17, 2025 9:16 AM To: Villa, Dan Cc: City Mayor Subject: Letter from Laurel's CAO Kurt Markegard Attachments: Letter to Dan Villa November 17, 2025.pdf; Resolution No. R08-22.pdf Dan, Attached is the letter explaining the limitations that Laurel had in the State's process to select a community to be the location for the new facility. My schedule is open this Friday if anyone from the State would like to meet in person. I attached Laurel's annexation policy as well. I didn't include the link to state statues but for quick reference MCA 7-2-44 is the laws to annex government lands. I also have some thoughts on zoning laws I would like to discuss. I believe state law has some exemptions for certain types of government facilities. Kurt Markegard CAO Laurel 1 J 15WCITY HALS City Of Laurel PUB.WORKS:628-4796 UJ�:� WATER OFC.:628-7431 P.O.Box 10 a I� COURT:628-1964 FAX 628-2241 Laurel,Montana 59044 J Office of the CAO November 17, 2025 Mr. Dan Villa Executive Director Board of Investments I would like to explain why the City of Laurel did not nominate itself for the potential location for a new Forensic Mental Health Facility the State of Montana intends to build. Inside the city of Laurel limits there is no location that would be suitable for the facility and so therefore I cannot ask the Laurel City Council to consider applying. Laurel's Mayor David Waggoner and I have described to you a location just outside Laurel's city limits that has most of the criteria that would make building the facility remarkably successful. The land has adjacent water and sewer lines that are currently being installed. The area also has natural gas, an electrical power line, cable tv, fire hydrants and I believe fiber optic lines. These necessary elements are crucial in providing all the needs a mental health facility development would need. This location would lower the initial cost to construct such a facility versus lands that do not have some or any of the infrastructure to build out such a facility. As I stated, this location is just outside the city limits and therefore must go through the legal process to be considered for any city services. The City Council passed an annexation resolution in 2008 that set the criteria for receiving city services. To annex any property the City relies on Montana Code Annotated Title 7, Chapter 2,part 42 through 47. If the City of Laurel were to consider any type of annexation from parts 42 through 47,we would need to follow those Montana laws, and this includes the right for public participation and public hearing. Due to the requirements in City Council resolution R08-22, land outside city limits must be annexed to receive city services and this is why Laurel could not apply during the recent process for consideration for the state's facility. The process city staff has always followed with regards to annexation is a pre-application meeting with owners or potential owners of land to be considered for annexation. This meeting will discuss all the necessary steps Laurel will require and annexation requirements in Montana Code Annotated(MCA). MCA 7-2-44 is the process for annexation of contiguous government land if the state would like to consider the location just outside city limits. In the past, buy/sell agreements could be made until the public process has taken place and a favorable vote for annexation is complete by Laurel's City Council. If the State is considering any City for the location of the Forensic Mental Health Faility, I would hope that those cities follow their ordinances and resolutions as I have advised our elected officials on following Laurel's ordinances and resolutions. The right to have the public speak on the benefits or concerns they may have about any annexation or provision of local services is well documented in Laurel. I applaud the efforts to get community involvement in choosing the location for the facility, but I believe the process did not allow the location I pointed out to you during the summer tour to be nominated. If anyone from the State would like to speak to Laurel's Mayor or city staff,I am sure that we could arrange a meeting to discuss this letter in more detail or what policies we have for the Laurel community. Sincerely. Kurt Markegard, Chief Administrative Officer City of Laurel Cc. Mayor David Waggoner Kurt Markegard From: Kurt Markegard Sent: Tuesday, December 2, 2025 2:50 PM To: Villa, Dan Subject: Water and Sewer Maps Attachments: 1804-02569_Laurel Design Standards manual 2024.pdf; Atlas-Maps-2021.pdf; Laurel.pdf Dan, I cannot attach the love's water and sewer extension as that file is too large to email. The water line is almost done but the sewer line is ongoing. Both extensions are going out to the Love's property and ending where the blue square is below. Ku rt DO 587 � i 1744� High,!aY11'O,�j,W Da?80 L W%? •Q5g• � 3��� E03 i . ieAl l �03 B- 3, jn 93C4 a1 71 n 151 r ''1 3 ,-�30Fi ,f 1 i Kurt Markegard From: Kurt Markegard Sent: Monday, January 5, 2026 4:46 PM To: Villa, Dan Cc: City Mayor Subject: RE: Meeting Dan, The mayor has told me that will work. Ku rt From:Villa, Dan<DVilla@mt.gov> Sent: Monday,January 5, 2026 4:26 PM To: Kurt Markegard <kmarkegard@laurel.mt.gov> Cc:City Mayor<citymayor@laurel.mt.gov> Subject: Re: Meeting Would 1PM work better? Thanks. DV DAN VILLA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MONTANA BOARD OF INVESTMENTS 406 . 444 . 0001 INVESTMENTMT.COM linvestmentmt.coml The information contained in this message,including but not limited to any attachments,may be confidential.It is not intended for transmission to, or receipt by,any unauthorized persons.If you have received this message in error,please:(i)do not read it;(ii)reply to the sender that you received the message in error;and(iii)erase or destroy the message and any attachments or copies.Any disclosure,copying,distribution or reliance on the contents of this message or its attachments is strictly prohibited,and may be unlawful.Unintended transmission does not constitute waiver of the right to confidentiality,the attorney-client privilege,or any other privilege. From: Kurt Markegard <kmarkeRard@laurel.mt.gov> Sent: Monday,January 5, 2026 4:03 PM To:Villa, Dan<DVilla@mt.gov> 1 Cc:City Mayor<citymayor@Iaurel.mt.Qov> Subject: RE: Meeting Dan, I have something scheduled at 5pm. I maybe able to join by phone. Ku rt From:Villa, Dan <DVilla m > Sent:Tuesday, December 30, 2025 2:31 PM To: Kurt Markegard<kmarkegard@laurel.mt.gov> Subject: Meeting Kurt, Would you and any members of your team you'd like to add be available to meet team on January 7 at 4PM at Dick Anderson Construction's offices in Billings? We want to get a good understanding of the annexation process, zoning regs, basically all of the city requirements. THX DV DAN VILLA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MONTANA BOARD OF INVESTMENTS 406 . 444 . 0001 INVESTMENTMT.COM (investmentmt.coml The information contained in this message,including but not limited to any attachments,may be confidential.It is not intended for transmission to, or receipt by,any unauthorized persons.If you have received this message in error,please:(i)do not read it;(ii)reply to the sender that you received the message in error;and(iii)erase or destroy the message and any attachments or copies.Any disclosure,copying,distribution or reliance on the contents of this message or its attachments is strictly prohibited,and may be unlawful.Unintended transmission does not constitute waiver of the right to confidentiality,the attorney-client privilege,or any other privilege. 2 Kurt Markegard From: Kurt Markegard Sent: Thursday, January 15, 2026 12:12 PM To: Villa, Dan Subject: FW: Links fyi From: Brittney Harakal<bharakal@laurel.mt.gov> Sent:Thursday,January 15, 2026 11:36 AM To: Kurt Markegard <kmarkegard@laurel.mt.gov> Subject: Links Zoning https;//laserfiche.citkoflaurelmontana.com//Web Lin k_/DocView.aspx?id=214873&dbid=0&repo=Ci�of LaurelMT Growth hUps:!/la serf iche-dtyMau_reOontana.,corn/WeWnk/DooVlew.aspx?id=_214848&d bid=-0&repo=Ci.tyQfLa Lire IMT Brittney Harakal Council Administrative Assistant City of Laurel P.O. Box 10 Laurel, MT 59044 406-628-7431 ext. 5503 406-628-2289 fax i Kurt Markegard From: Kukulski, Chris <kukulskic@billingsmt.gov> Sent: Friday, July 11, 2025 1:03 PM To: Villa, Dan; Kurt Markegard Subject: RE: Invite to Staff and Council Thanks Dan—what date are we meeting? �- Billings Chris Kukulski City Administrator nistrator ADMINISTRATION kukulskica(�hillingsmt.gov P.O. 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From:Villa, Dan <DVilla@mt.gov> Sent:Thursday,July 10, 2025 10:46 AM To: kmarkegard@laurel.mt.gov; Kukulski, Chris<kukulskic@billingsmt.gov> Subject: [EXTERNAL] Invite to Staff and Council Gentlemen, Good morning. Hope you're both well. In an effort to gain more understanding from your communities, I'd like to invite you,your pertinent staff and your respective councils to site tours in Yellowstone County for areas that are being considered for the new Behavioral Health Facility authorized in HB5 (2025). I'll also be inviting area state legislators to join. We will meet at 1PM at the Rimrock Road MSU B Parking Lot and carpool/caravan from there. I'll send a Google Earth file and "feedback forms"for everyone to use so I'm not taking notes like a mad man the whole time. Input from local officials is not only necessary to a success siting process, but also sincerely appreciated. Feel free to call me anytime if you have any questions. Cell, home and work number is 406-560-1002. 1 Thanks and hope to see you soon. DV DAN VILLA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MONTANA BOARD OF INVESTMENTS 406 . 444 . 0001 INVESTMENTMT.COM z Kurt Markegard From: Kurt Markegard Sent: Monday, November 17, 2025 8:54 AM To: City Mayor Subject: Dan Villa Letter about Laurel Annexation Attachments: Dan Villa Letter about Laurel Annexation .docx Mayor, Can you read this and see if you want any changes? Kurt 1 Kurt Markegard From: City Mayor Sent: Monday, November 17, 2025 8:57 AM To: Kurt Markegard Subject: Re: Dan Villa Letter about Laurel Annexation Looks great Kurt Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone Get Outlook for Android From: Kurt Markegard <kmarkegard@laurel.mt.gov> Sent: Monday, November 17, 2025 8:54:21 AM To:City Mayor<citymayor@laurel.mt.gov> Subject: Dan Villa Letter about Laurel Annexation Mayor, Can you read this and see if you want any changes? Kurt i Kurt Markegard From: Kurt Markegard Sent: Thursday, October 9, 2025 11:44 AM To: Civil Attorney; City Mayor Subject: RE: I thought you might want this link that was sent to me. To you both, I knew I was going to run into the Commissioners this morning so I thought I would send them the information that the state sent. Please seethe link for more information from the state. hops://dphhs.mt.gov/News/2025/October/ProposalsforNeN)vH_eaLthFacility Kurt From: Mark Morse <mmorse@yellowstonecountymt.gov> Sent:Thursday, October 9,2025 10:56 AM To: Kurt Markegard <kmarkegard@laurel.mt.gov>; Mike Waters<mwaters@yellowstonecountymt.gov>; Chris White <cwhite@yellowstonecountymt.gov> Subject: RE: I thought you might want this link that was sent to me. Kurt—thanks for the info.Am sharing with the other Commissioners. If you receive additional info, please send our way,thanks. Mark From: Kurt Markegard <kmarkegard@ laurel.mt.;ov> Sent:Wednesday, October 8, 2025 6:33 PM To: Mark Morse <remorse@vellowstonecountymt.Qo�.> Subject: I thought you might want this link that was sent to me. https://dphhs,mt.g_ov/Newsi2025/October/ProposalsforNewHealthFaciLity Commissioner Morse, I was sent this link yesterday and I have not read it yet. I wanted to let you know that this is the first response we have received from the state. There was a lot of speculation going around and KTVQ was spreading misinformation. The City of Laurel does not have 10 acres of land available inside city limits with services. The onlything I passed along to the state was that there was land listed for sale at the tour that you and I was on in and 1 around Billings. Vince Ricci was standing right beside me when I told the state representative about a "for sale sign"that I had seen on my way to the family farm. The state followed up a few weeks later with the mayor and all the Mayor and I wanted was more information to make informed decisions. The mayor requested the information, and we were told that eventually they would send guidance to us all. I guess we just received the states response. I have sent this link to Vince Ricci, Lee Deming and at 4:30 today I spoke to John Forte with Riverstone Health and told him he could google it to find it as I had not pulled it up to read it yet. I printed it off here at the office and plan to read it tonight at home. The reason for this email is due to Mr. Forte's lack of knowledge about the release and so I thought if he didn't know I should probably let you know. Have good evening, I am head to the LVFD open house. Kurt 2 Kurt Markegard From: Mark Morse <mmorse@yellowstonecountymt.gov> Sent: Thursday, October 9, 2025 10:56 AM To: Kurt Markegard; Mike Waters; Chris White Subject: RE: I thought you might want this link that was sent to me. Kurt-thanks for the info.Am sharing with the other Commissioners. If you receive additional info, please send our way,thanks. Mark From: Kurt Markegard <kmarkegard@laurel.mt.gov> Sent: Wednesday, October 8, 2025 6:33 PM To: Mark Morse<mmorse@yellowstonecountymt.gov> Subject: I thought you might want this link that was sent to me. nttps:iIdpnhs.mt.,ov/News/2025/UctoberlrroposalsforNe\jvHealthFacility Commissioner Morse, I was sent this link yesterday and I have not read it yet. I wanted to let you know that this is the first response we have received from the state. There was a lot of speculation going around and KTVQ was spreading misinformation. The City of Laurel does not have 10 acres of land available inside city limits with services. The only thing I passed along to the state was that there was land listed for sale at the tour that you and I was on in and around Billings. Vince Ricci was standing right beside me when I told the state representative about a "for sale sign"that I had seen on my way to the family farm. The state followed up a few weeks later with the mayor and all the Mayor and I wanted was more information to make informed decisions. The mayor requested the information, and we were told that eventually they would send guidance to us all. I guess we just received the states response. I have sent this link to Vince Ricci, Lee Deming and at 4:30 today I spoke to John Forte with Riverstone Health and told him he could google it to find it as I had not pulled it up to read it yet. I printed it off here at the office and plan to read it tonight at home. The reason for this email is due to Mr. Forte's lack of knowledge about the release and so I thought if he didn't know I should probably let you know. Have good evening, I am head to the LVFD open house. Ku rt i z Kurt Markegard From: Kurt Markegard Sent: Wednesday, October 8, 2025 6:33 PM To: Mark Morse Subject: I thought you might want this link that was sent to me. https;.//dphhs.mt_gov/News/2025/October/P_roposal_sforNe\NHealthFacility Commissioner Morse, I was sent this link yesterday and I have not read it yet. I wanted to let you know that this is the first response we have received from the state. There was a lot of speculation going around and KTVQ was spreading misinformation. The City of Laurel does not have 10 acres of land available inside city limits with services. The only thing I passed along to the state was that there was land listed for sale at the tour that you and I was on in and around Billings. Vince Ricci was standing right beside me when I told the state representative about a "for sale sign" that I had seen on my way to the family farm. The state followed up a few weeks later with the mayor and all the Mayor and I wanted was more information to make informed decisions. The mayor requested the information, and we were told that eventually they would send guidance to us all. I guess we just received the states response. I have sent this link to Vince Ricci, Lee Deming and at 4:30 today I spoke to John Forte with Riverstone Health and told him he could google it to find it as I had not pulled it up to read it yet. I printed it off here at the office and plan to read it tonight at home. The reason for this email is due to Mr. Forte's lack of knowledge about the release and so I thought if he didn't know I should probably let you know. Have good evening, I am head to the LVFD open house. Ku rt i