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CITY OF LAUREL
CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP
TUESDAY, JANUARY 18, 2022
A Council Workshop was held in Council Chambers and called to order by Mayor Dave Waggoner
at 6:30 p.m. on January 18, 2022.
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:
_x_ Emelie Eaton
_x_ Heidi Sparks
x Michelle Mize
x Richard Herr
x Scot Stokes
x Iry Wilke
x Richard Klose
Bill Mountsier
OTHERS PRESENT:
Public Input:
Nick Altonaga, Planning Director
Jean Kerr, City Judge
Kelly Gauslow, Court Clerk
Sherri Phillips, Court Clerk
Jeremiah. Johnson, Police Officer
Bethany Langve, Clerk/Treasurer
Jean Kerr, City Judge, spoke to the Court's need for additional space.
General Items
Appointment of Ryan Roche to the Police Reserves.
Officer Johnson introduced Mr. Roche to Council. This will bring the number of Reserve
Officers to 14.
2. Appointment of Bruce McGee to the Emergency Services Committee.
See attached letter of interest from Mr. McGee.
Executive Review
3. Resolution - A Resolution Of The City Council Authorizing The Mayor To Sign An
Agreement With Thompson Painter Law Pc For The Provision Of Civil Legal Services
For The City Of Laurel.
This contract covers the transition time between when Mr. Painter is no longer considered a City
employee and the transition period to a new Civil City Attorney.
It was questioned how many letters the City has received for this position. It was clarified that
the due date for the request for proposal is January 26, 2022. At this time, no proposals have
been received.
It was questioned where this was advertised. It was clarified that this was advertised in the
Yellowstone County News as it is where we legally have to advertise.
It was questioned if Mr. Painter would stay on until the City has hired another attorney. It was
clarified that he would stay until there was a contract approved by Council.
4. Resolution - Resolution Of The City Council Approving The Development Agreement
Between The GL Development LLC, The Laurel Depot LLLP, And The City For The
Development And Construction Of Low Income Housing To Be Located Within The
City Of Laurel.
This development agreement has been in the works for the last year and a half.
Council questioned if this had been reviewed by Public Works. It was clarified that it had.
It was questioned where this was located. It was clarified that this is located off 8"' Ave. It will
be a 24 -unit complex.
Resolution - Resolution Of The City Council Authorizing The Yellowstone County
Treasurer To Remove The United States Postal Service From The Official County Tax
Rolls.
Once Council passes the assessments, they are given to the County. Once they are given to the
County, the only way to remove an assessment is via resolution. This year there was an issue
with the SAMSID program, and the assessments needed to be rebuilt. The Post Office was
accidentally assessed. This resolution is to remove those assessments.
Council Issues
Other Items
® Mayor's Committee Appointments.
Mayor Waggoner made two small changes to the recommendations from the former Council
President Eaton. He moved Council President Sparks to Public Works Committee and Council
Member Herr to the Budget/Finance Committee.
Review of Draft Council Agendas
6. Draft City Council Agenda for January 25, 2022.
There were no suggested changes.
Attendance at Upcoming Council Meeting
All present plan on attending the next meeting.
Announcements
Emergency Services Committee's next scheduled meeting is January 24, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. in
Council Chambers.
Council requested the Judge's salary be added to a Workshop agenda.
A Council Member stated they had been contacted by someone in Ward 1 stating someone had
knocked on their door regarding a meeting for public input at the Senior Center. They asked that
Council be notified when this meeting is.
The council workshop adjourned at 6:48 p.m.
Respectfu submitted,
E
Brittney Mo n
6
Administrative Assistant
NOTE: This meeting is open to the public. This meeting is for information and discussion of the Council for
the listed workshop agenda items.
Honorable Dave Wagner
City of Laurel, MT
Dear Mayor Wagner:
Please Rive consideration to my being added to the emergency services committee. My
qualifications of volunteer and civic set -vice are listed for your consideration.
0 16 collected years as a Volunteer Fire Fighter with 5 different departments.
Wheaton, MO, Stigler, OK, Neosho, MO, Rawlins, WY and Park City, MT.
0 4 Years of Reserve Deputy Sheriff Newton County MO.
11 years with Laurel Police Reserves, still active.
10.5 years City Alderman Ward 2 City of Laurel.
Past Member and Chair of the City of Laurel Emergency Services Committee
Thank you for your time and consideration. Feel free to contact me with any questions.
Respectfully,
Bruce McG
310 Foundation Ave.
Laurel, MT
406 321-0329
bruce.mcgee3lO@gmail.com