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AGENDA
CITY OF LAUREL
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, MARCH 08, 2022
6:30 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
NEXT RES. NO.
R22-09
NEXT ORD. NO.
O22-01
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government. To encourage that participation, the City Council has specified times for citizen comments on its agenda -- once
following the Consent Agenda, at which time citizens may address the Council concerning any brief community announcement
not to exceed one minute in duration for any speaker; and again following Items Removed from the Consent Agenda, at which
time citizens may address the Council on any matter of City business that is not on tonight’s agenda. Each speaker will be
limited to three minutes, unless the time limit is extended by the Mayor with the consent of the Council. Citizens may also
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Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call of the Council
Approval of Minutes
1. Approval of Minutes of February 8, 2022.
Correspondence
2. Fire Monthly Report - February 2022.
3. Police Monthly Report - February 2022.
4. Building Monthly Report - February 2022.
5. Ambulance Monthly Report - January 2022.
6. Library Board Resignation Letter from Emelie Eaton.
Council Disclosure of Ex Parte Communications
Public Hearing
Consent Items
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
The Consent Calendar adopting the printed Recommended Council Action will be enacted with one vote. The Mayor will
first ask the Council members if any Council member wishes to remove any item from the Consent Calendar for
discussion and consideration. The matters removed from the Consent Calendar will be considered individually at the end of
this Agenda under "Items Removed from the Consent Calendar." (See Section 12.) The entire Consent Calendar, with the
exception of items removed to be discussed under "Items Removed from the Consent Calendar," is then voted upon by roll
call under one motion.
7. Claims entered through March 4, 2022.
8. Approval of Payroll Register for PPE 1/23/2022 totaling $190,982.99.
9. Approval of Payroll Registers for PPE through 2/6/2022 totaling $209,508.01.
10. Approval of Payroll Register for PPE 2/20/2022 totaling $183,039.84.
Ceremonial Calendar
11. Sargent Pinning Ceremony
Reports of Boards and Commissions
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12. Budget/Finance Committee Minutes of January 11, 2022.
13. Budget/Finance Committee Minutes of January 25, 2022.
14. Budget/Finance Committee Minutes of February 22, 2022.
15. Tree Board Minutes of January 20, 2022.
16. Cemetery Commission Minutes of January 26, 2022.
17. Park Board Minutes of February 3, 2022.
18. Emergency Services Committee Minutes of January 24, 2022.
19. Tree Board Minutes of January 20, 2022.
Audience Participation (Three-Minute Limit)
Citizens may address the Council regarding any item of City business that is not on tonight’s agenda. Comments regarding
tonight’s agenda items will be accepted under Scheduled Matters. The duration for an individual speaking unde r Audience
Participation is limited to three minutes. While all comments are welcome, the Council will not take action on any item not
on the agenda.
Scheduled Matters
20. Appointment of Ken Olson to Cemetery Commission for the remainder of a two year term
ending June 30, 2023.
21. Motion to allow Council Member Sparks to be absent from the City of Laurel for more than ten
days. (LMC 2.12.060)
22. Motion to allow Council Member Mountsier to be absent from the City of Laurel for more than
ten days. (LMC 2.12.060)
23. Resolution No. R22-09: A Resolution Of The City Council Authorizing The Mayor To Sign An
Amendment To Reissue #2 For Land Use License No. 6202 By And Between The City Of
Laurel And The State Of Montana, Department Of Natural Resources & Conservation.
Items Removed From the Consent Agenda
Community Announcements (One-Minute Limit)
This portion of the meeting is to provide an opportunity for citizens to address the Council regarding community
announcements. The duration for an individual speaking under Community Announcements is limited to one minute. While
all comments are welcome, the Council will not take action on any item not on the agenda.
Council Discussion
Council members may give the City Council a brief report regarding committees or groups in which they are involved.
Mayor Updates
Unscheduled Matters
Adjournment
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participate in this meeting. Persons needing accommodation must notify the City Clerk’s Office to make needed
arrangements. To make your request known, please call 406-628-7431, Ext. 2, or write to City Clerk, PO Box 10, Laurel,
MT 59044, or present your request at City Hall, 115 West First Street, Laurel, Montana.
DATES TO REMEMBER
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File Attachments for Item:
1. Approval of Minutes of February 8, 2022.
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2. Fire Monthly Report - February 2022.
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Calls Hours
1 20
Extrications 3 42
Other Rescues 1 26
9 89
Public Assist
Medical Assist.5 32
Other calls 6 84
25 Totals 293
Fire Prevention
Total Training 470
Total Maintenance 55
Total 818
Laurel Fire Department
Community Service
Feb-22
Announcements:
Alarms
Wildland Fires
Report for the Month of
Structure Fires
Structure Firefighting
Conduct all levels of Structure Firefighting to include entry and attack, ventilation, salvage,
overhaul, and investigation.
A structure fire is a fire involving the structural components of various types of residential,
commercial or industrial buildings.
Wildland Firefighting
Wildfire,brush fire, bush fire, desert fire, forest fire, grass fire, hill fire, peat fire, vegetation fire.
Extrications
Rescue victims entrapped in automobiles, machinery, farm equipment, buildings, and trenches.
Other Rescues
Rope Rescue, Water Rescue, Ice Rescue
Alarms
Any false alarms or malfunctions.
Other Calls
EMS assist, Industrial or Aircraft firefighting, Vehicle Fire, Hazmat, Spills, Public safety,
Investigations, gas leaks, Carbon Monoxide problems, etc.
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File Attachments for Item:
3. Police Monthly Report - February 2022.
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Page 1 of 5
Total Calls Printed on March 1, 2022
[CFS Date/Time] is between '2022-02-01 00:00:00' and '2022-02-28 23:59:59' and
[Primary Incident Code->Code : Description] All
Code : Description
Totals
10-15 : With Prisoner 0 0
: Abandoned Vehicle 32 32
: Agency Assist 45 45
: Alarm - Burglary 14 14
: Alarm - Fire 5 5
AMB : Ambulance 79 79
: Animal Complaint 12 12
: Area Check 5 5
: Assault 2 2
: Bad Checks 0 0
: Barking Dog 3 3
: Bomb Threat 0 0
: Burglary 0 0
: Child Abuse/Neglect 5 5
: Civil Complaint 4 4
: Counterfeiting 0 0
: Criminal Mischief 8 8
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Code : Description
Totals
: Criminal Trespass 3 3
: Cruelty to Animals 2 2
: Curfew Violation 2 2
: Discharge Firearm 2 2
: Disorderly Conduct 6 6
: Dog at Large 11 11
: Dog Bite 0 0
DUI : DUI Driver 12 12
: Duplicate Call 1 1
: Escape 0 0
: Family Disturbance 12 12
: Fight 1 1
FIRE : Fire or Smoke 10 10
: Fireworks 0 0
: Forgery 1 1
: Found Property 1 1
: Fraud 3 3
: Harassment 0 0
: Hit & Run 5 5
: Identity Theft 0 0
: Indecent Exposure 1 1
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Code : Description
Totals
: Insecure Premises 2 2
: Intoxicated Pedestrian 1 1
: Kidnapping 0 0
: Littering 0 0
: Loitering 0 0
: Lost or Stray Animal 15 15
: Lost Property 5 5
: Mental Health 6 6
: Missing Person 1 1
: Noise Complaint 7 7
: Open Container 1 1
: Order of Protection Violation 2 2
: Parking Complaint 19 19
: Possession of Alcohol 1 1
: Possession of Drugs 1 1
: Possession of Tobacco 4 4
: Privacy in Communications 2 2
: Prowler 0 0
: Public Assist 51 51
: Public Safety Complaint 3 3
: Public Works Call 10 10
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Code : Description
Totals
: Report Not Needed 10 10
: Robbery 0 0
: Runaway Juvenile 3 3
: Sexual Assault 1 1
: Suicide 0 0
: Suicide - Attempt 0 0
: Suicide - Threat 5 5
: Suspicious Activity 60 60
: Suspicious Person 13 13
: Theft 17 17
: Threats 4 4
: Tow Call 0 0
: Traffic Accident 10 10
: Traffic Hazard 3 3
: Traffic Incident 20 20
: TRO Violation 0 0
: Truancy 2 2
T/S : Traffic Stop 99 99
: Unattended Death 3 3
: Unknown - Converted 0 0
: Unlawful Transactions w/Minors 0 0
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Code : Description
Totals
: Unlawful Use of Motor Vehicle 2 2
: Vicious Dog 0 0
: Warrant 20 20
: Welfare Check 18 18
Totals 708 708
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File Attachments for Item:
4. Building Monthly Report - February 2022.
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Feb-22 Year to Date 2022
Amnt Valuation Amnt Valuation
New Construction New Construction
1 Single family 0 $0 1 Single family 0 $0
2 Duplex 0 $0 2 Duplex 0 $0
3 Multi-Family 0 $0 3 Multi-Family 0 $0
4 Hotel/Motel 0 $0 4 Hotel/Motel 0 $0
5 Commercial 1 $1,000,000 5 Commercial 1 $1,000,000
6 Garage/Carport 0 $0 6 Garage/Carport 1 $13,000
7 Mobile Home 0 $0 7 Mobile Home 0 $0
Total New:1 $1,000,000 Total New:2 $1,013,000
Remodel and Additions Remodel and Additions
8 Residential 1 $47,009 8 Residential 2 $78,566
9 Commercial 2 $50,000 9 Commercial 3 $61,000
10 R. Fence/Roof/Siding 4 $39,700 10 R.Fence/Roof/Siding 4 $39,700
11 C.Fence/Roof/Siding 1 $10,000 11 C.Fence/Roof/siding 1 $10,000
12 Sign/Temp Structure 1 $7,000 12 Sign/Temp Structure 2 $15,200
Total R & A 9 $153,709 Total R & A 12 $204,466
Grand Total:10 $1,153,709 Grand Total:14 $1,217,466
CITY OF LAUREL BUILDING DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORT
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File Attachments for Item:
5. Ambulance Monthly Report - January 2022.
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Laurel Emergency Services Report created 2/28/22:
2020
1090 requests for service
159 times LEMS was unavailable
72 times AMR was unavailable
288 responses in Ward 5 = 27% of calls outside of the city of Laurel
2021
1228 requests for service
135 times LEMS was unavailable
34 times AMR was unavailable
318 responses in Ward 5 = 26% of calls outside of the city of Laurel
Recent Month Summary:
January 2022:
**0 times the QRU responded and the patient refused / no transport to hospital or no patient found
*30 responses in Ward 5 = 30 % of calls outside of the city of Laurel
Requests 100
Missed Calls 11=11 %
Shortest Delay 12 minutes
Longest Delay 69 minutes
Average Delay 31 minutes
Fire Driver Available 22 times
QRU Response With 1 Provider 6 times **
On A Previous Call 3 times
No Crew / Provider Available 2 times
AMR Transported or Responded 5 times
Red Lodge Transported 0 times
HELP Flight Transported 0 times
Columbus Transported 1 times
Joliet Transported 0 time
Park City Transported 0 time
PD Assisted Pt no transport 0 times
POV Transport 5 times
YCSO Transported 0 times
MHP Transported 0 times
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2021 Running Totals
January February March April May June July August September October November December Total 2021
Requests 92 98 117 96 108 89 127 100 91 110 98 102 1228
Missed Calls 8=9% 2=3% 10=9% 12=12% 8=7% 16=18% 11=9% 12=12% 9=10% 7=6% 19=19% 21=21% 135
Shortest Delay (minutes) 20 43 15 15 36 10 14 7 3 15 12 14 3
Longest Delay (minutes) 45 70 80 87 73 60 75 52 53 44 65 56 87
Average Delay (minutes) 25 47 30 50 61 36 35 23 29 28 40 29 36
Fire Driver Available 11 21 26 9 15 7 16 20 17 37 32 17 228
QRU Response w 1 Provider 6 1 5 7 3 14 9 9 7 4 15 15 91
On A Previous Call 3 1 4 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 3 2 20
No Crew / Provider Available 0 2 1 3 4 2 2 2 1 2 2 5 24
AMR Transported or Responded 4 1 5 7 5 5 4 5 6 2 12 15 69
Columbus Transported 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 4
Joliet Transported 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1
Park City Transported 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 4
Red Lodge Transported 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
HELP Flight Transported 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 2
POV Transport 3 1 4 3 2 2 3 3 1 4* 5 4 36
PD Assisted Pt no transport 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
YCSO Transported 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0
MHP Transported 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0
QRU/AMR Refusal or No Patient 1 0 0 1 0 5 1 4 2 1* 1 2 18
Responses in Ward 5 21=23% 40=41% 30=26% 28=29% 36=33% 27=30% 43=34% 26=26% 20=22% 36=33% 23=23% 27=26% 318=26%
*correction made from previous report 12-21
Other Reporting Information:
- We have had a few applications for the 2 full time paramedic positions and one that followed through and interviewed. He has acc epted the position contingent on background check,
City Council and Mayor final approval. We also interviewed 2 volunteer EMT applicants who have been offered positions with the same contingencies as the paramedic.
- We have updated our interview process to include a group interview board as well as a practical component. Once determined we want to bring them on board, I have worked with
Chief Langve to do a background check and once that is complete we will complete the process with the City Council and Mayor approval.
- We are working with Matt Wheeler and the Mayor has approved us to train some of the Public Works employees to be driv ers for times that we are not able to have a full crew and no
fire driver available.
- The end of the year brings recertification time for many of our crews, working on ensuring they have the hours required to recertify.
- We are excited to announce that we have received a donation for some proper Stop the Bleed equipment and will work on announcing some class times in the near future.
- We had 2 of our staff attend a week long car seat safety check program. This program certifies them to inspect car seats for infants and children and make sure that t hey are properly
installed. Although it seems like a simple thing to do, many accidents with car seats have proven that installati on is a difficult thing to do correctly. The car seat technicians can evaluate
and show you how to make sure it is safely installed and will hold properly in an accident. Again in the near future we will have a day where anyone can come and have their seats
evaluated. In the mean time if you have anyone needing this service, reach out and we can schedule a time to have one of them get it all checked out.
- We received approval for the crew sleeping quarters and will begin working on getting this built. This is a huge improvement for our crews and we are excited!
- I have been asked to sit on multiple groups from around the state regarding establishing an EMS Advocacy group. I think this is real ly important for EMS in Montana and hopefully
something that can help our service in the future as well.
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File Attachments for Item:
6. Library Board Resignation Letter from Emelie Eaton.
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File Attachments for Item:
12. Budget/Finance Committee Minutes of January 11, 2022.
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13. Budget/Finance Committee Minutes of January 25, 2022.
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Minutes of City of Laurel
Budget/Finance Committee
Tuesday, January 25, 2022
Members Present: Emelie Eaton Richard Klose
Others Present: Mayor Waggoner
Michelle Mize, Ward 2b Council Member
Bethany Langve, City Clerk/Treasurer
The meeting was called to order by the Committee Chair at 5:35 pm.
Public Input: Citizens may address the committee regarding any item of business that is not on the
agenda. The duration for an individual speaking under Public Input is limited to three minutes. While all
comments are welcome, the committee will not take action on any item not on the agenda.
There was no public in attendance
General Items –
1. Review and approved January 11, 2022, Budget and Finance Committee meeting minutes.
Richard Klose moved to approve the minutes of January 11, 2022, Budget and Finance
Committee meeting. Emelie Eaton seconded the motion, all in favor, motion passed 3-0.
2. Review and approve purchase requisitions – There were no purchase requisitions presented to
the committee
3. Review and recommend approval to Council; claims entered through 01/21/2022. The
Committee had previously reviewed the claims and check register. Richard Klose made a motion
to approve the claims entered through 01/21/2022. Emelie Eaton seconded the motion, all in
favor, motion passed 3-0.
4. Review and approve Payroll Register for the pay period ending 01/09/2022 totaling $208,094.18.
Richard Klose motioned to approve the payroll register for the pay period ending 01/09/2022
totaling $208,094.18. Emelie Eaton seconded the motion, all in favor, motion passed 3-0.
New Business – There was no new business
Unfinished Business –
5. The Committee would like to have the voting in of Committee Chair and Vice-Chair added to the
next meeting agenda.
6. The Committee would like to have the claims review schedule added to the next meeting agenda.
Other Items –
7. Review Comp/OT reports for the pay period ending 01/09/2022. The Committee reviewed the
01/09/2022 Comp/Overtime reports.
8. Clerk/Treasurer Update – The Clerk/Treasurer gave a report regarding City finances.
9. Mayor Update – Mayor Waggoner had no update regarding administrative activities.
Announcements –
10. The next Budget and Finance Committee meeting will be held on February 08, 2022, at 5:30 pm.
11. Emelie will be reviewing claims for the next meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
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Bethany Langve
Clerk/Treasurer
NOTE: This meeting is open to the public. This meeting is for information and discussion of the
Council for the listed workshop agenda items.
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File Attachments for Item:
14. Budget/Finance Committee Minutes of February 22, 2022.
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Minutes of City of Laurel
Budget/Finance Committee
Tuesday, February 22, 2022
Members Present: Emelie Eaton - Chair Richard Klose
Heidi Sparks Michelle Mize
Others Present: Mayor Waggoner
Nathan Herman, City Plants Superintendent
Bethany Keeler, City Clerk/Treasurer
The meeting was called to order by the Committee Chair at 5:34 pm.
Public Input: Citizens may address the committee regarding any item of business that is not on the
agenda. The duration for an individual speaking under Public Input is limited to three minutes. While all
comments are welcome, the committee will not take action on any item not on the agenda.
There was no public in attendance
General Items –
1. Review and approved January 25, 2022, Budget and Finance Committee meeting minutes.
Richard Klose moved to approve the minutes of the January 25, 2022, Budget and Finance
Committee meeting. Emelie Eaton seconded the motion, all in favor, motion passed 4-0.
2. Review and approve purchase requisitions –
The first purchase requisition presented to the Committee was from multiple City Departments
for a new pressure washer. Nathan Herman, City Plants Superintendent, presented the purchase
requisition to the Committee. Emelie Eaton made a motion to approve the purchase requisition
for a new pressure washer. Michelle Mize seconded the motion to approve the purchase
requisition for the purchase of a new pressure washer, all in favor, motion passed 4-0.
The second purchase requisition presented to the Committee was from the Water Department for
the purchase of replacement water meters. Nathan Herman, City Plants Superintendent
presented the purchase requisition to the Committee. Richard Klose made a motion to approve
the purchase requisition for the purchase of replacement water meters. Heidi Sparks seconded
the motion to approve the purchase requisition for the purchase of replacement water meters, all
in favor, motion passed 4-0.
The third purchase requisition presented to the Committee was from the Cemetery Board for the
purchase of a new Cemetery Kiosk. Committee Member Klose presented the purchase
requisition to the Committee. Emelie Eaton made a motion to approve the purchase requisition
for the purchase of a new Cemetery Kiosk. Michele Mize seconded the motion, all in favor with
Richard Klose abstaining, motion passed 3-0.
The fourth purchase requisition presented to the Committee was from the Ambulance
Department for the purchase of items needed to build sleeping quarters. The Committee was
presented a letter from the Ambulance Director, Lyndy Gurchiek, for review. Emelie Eaton
made a motion to approve the purchase requisition from the Ambulance Department for the
purchase of items needed to build sleeping quarters. Richard Klose seconded the motion to
approve the purchase requisition from the Ambulance Department for the purchase of items
needed to build sleeping quarters, all in favor, motion passed 4-0.
The fifth purchase requisition presented to the Committee was from the Finance Department for
a valuation done by Actuaries Northwest. Bethany Keeler, the City Clerk/Treasurer, presented
the purchase requisition. Heidi Sparks made a motion to approve the purchase requisition from
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the Finance Department for a valuation from Actuaries Northwest. Richard Klose seconded the
motion, all in favor, motion passed 4-0.
The last purchase requisition presented to the Committee was a request for an increase to a
previously approved purchase requisition. Bethany Keeler, the City Clerk/Treasurer, presented
the Committee with the purchase requisition previously approved to install an updated keyless
entry system for City Hall. An increase to this purchase requisition was requested due to the
number of key fobs purchased. Emelie Eaton made a motion to approve the increase to the
previously approved purchase requisition for an updated keyless entry system for City Hall.
Heidi Sparks seconded the increase to the previously approved purchase requisition for an
updated keyless entry system for City Hall, all in favor, motion passed 4-0.
3. Review and recommend approval to Council; claims entered through February 18, 2022. The
Committee had previously reviewed the claims and check register. Emelie Eaton made a motion
to approve the claims entered through February 18, 2022. Richard Klose seconded the motion,
all in favor, motion passed 4-0.
4. Review and approve Payroll Register for the pay period ending January 23, 2022, totaling
$190,982.99. Richard Klose motioned to approve the payroll register for the pay period ending
January 23, 2022, totaling $190,982.99. Emelie Eaton seconded the motion, all in favor, motion
passed 4-0.
5. Review and approve Payroll Register for the pay periods ending thru February 6, 2022, totaling
$209,508.01. Heidi Sparks motioned to approve the payroll register for the pay periods ending
thru February 6, 2022, totaling $209,508.01. Emelie Eaton seconded the motion, all in favor,
motion passed 4-0.
New Business –
6. Discussion regarding Altana CD renewal – Heidi Sparks made a motion to move the Altana CD
into a CD at any Laurel MT bank with the highest interest rate. Emelie seconded moving the
Altana CD into a CD at any Laurel MT bank with the highest interest rate, all in favor, motion
passed 4-0.
7. Voting of Committee Chair – Emelie Eaton made a motion to appoint Richard Klose Chair of the
Budget and Finance Committee. Heidi Sparks seconded the motion to appoint Richard Klose
Chair of the Budget and Finance Committee, all in favor, motion passed 4-0. Voting of
Committee Vice-Chair – Michelle Mize made a motion to appoint Emelie Eaton Vice-Chair of
the Budget and Finance Committee. Richard Klose seconded the motion to appoint Emelie
Eaton Vice-Chair of the Budget and Finance Committee, all in favor, motion passed 4-0.
8. Generate new claims review schedule:
March 8 – Michelle March 22 – Heidi April 12 – Richard
April 26 – Emelie May 10 – Michelle May 24 – Heidi
June 14 – Emelie June 28 - Richard
Unfinished Business –
9. On the next agenda the Committee would like to have the sale of bonds to private individuals,
the total number of sick & vacation hours reports, cemetery parking lot update, and the number
of burials there are per year at the cemetery.
Other Items –
10. Review Comp/OT reports for the pay period ending January 23, 2022. The Committee reviewed
January 23, 2022, Comp/Overtime reports.
11. Review Comp/OT reports for the pay period ending February 6, 2022. The Committee reviewed
February 6, 2022, Comp/Overtime reports.
12. Clerk/Treasurer Update – The Clerk/Treasurer gave a report regarding City finances.
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13. Mayor Update – Mayor Waggoner gave an update regarding administrative activities.
Announcements –
14. The next Budget and Finance Committee meeting will be held on March 08, 2022, at 5:30 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Bethany Keeler
Clerk/Treasurer
NOTE: This meeting is open to the public. This meeting is for information and discussion of the
Council for the listed workshop agenda items.
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15. Tree Board Minutes of January 20, 2022.
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Minutes
City of Laurel
Tree Board
1/20/22 9:30 AM
Council Conference Room
Attending: LuAnne Engh, , Matt Wheeler, Walt Widdis, Dale Ahrens, Aaron Christensen,
Richard Herr
1. Public Input
a. None
2. General Items
a. Dec. minutes approved –
b. City balance $528 School Balance ??? Dale will check on it.
c. 2022 Arbor Day – Tuesday, May 3rd – South Pond – them is “Grow with the Flow”
d. Grants – Dale will work on the Walmart and Northwest Energy grants.
e. Donation campaign will start with:
* Walt writing up an article for the Laurel Outlook explaining Arbor Day and the
work we have done and asking for help with donations.
* Aaron will draft up a letter for donations from the banks and our usual contacts.
f. LuAnne checked on shirt costs tie dyed is $13.60 Regular shirts $8.00 – costs have
gone up. If we want to have the artwork done it is $30. It was decided to order 10
shirts of the tie dyed version for the committee and student artist. LuAnne will ask
Dynamic to have the artwork done (we could use that on the donation letters) and
our let them know our tentative order for shirts.
g. Regarding specific trees to be replaced – we know the Charlie Fischer (Sienna Maple)
and the 2 Willow are gone and need to be removed and replaced. There are 3
Hackberry trees that looked bad due to flooding but may come back. Aaron
suggested we raise the money and look at specific trees later this spring. Both South
8th and Railroad Street are missing trees in their rows.
h. LuAnne will start contacting the vendors to line them up for the Arbor Day
Education section in the afternoon.
3. Old Business
a. Downtown trees – We have 13 locations that should be replaced. If the trees are
gone the stumps are still in the ground or suckers are growing…its looks awful.
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b. Walt is going to draft a letter to business owners to tell them the trees are their
responsibility and should be replaced. He is going to ask the mayor how people can
request a grant from the LURA funds to pay for these trees.
4. Other Items
a. Volunteer hours - Everyone turned in their volunteer hours last month. Thank you.
This is used for the grants like the DNRC
b. South Pond – Matt reported there is plenty oing on to improve the park this winter.
Playground improvements, specifically.
Next meeting February 17th – 9:30
LuAnne Engh, Chairman
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File Attachments for Item:
16. Cemetery Commission Minutes of January 26, 2022.
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17. Park Board Minutes of February 3, 2022.
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February 3, 2022
Laurel Park Board Meeting
Started 5:30 PM by Irv Wilke with Rick Herr, Jon Rutt, Evan Bruce, Matt Wheeler, Bill Mountsier, and
Paul Kober.
Public Comment:
Craig Beruve, John Knaub, and Chad Eastlick spoke in support of a longer term lease for the Little league
and Legion Baseball Fields.
Ron Harmon spoke in support of purchasing undeveloped park land on W 12th Street.
Approved minutes from December 2, 2021, meeting, Jon motioned and Evan 2nd. Motion passed
Approved minutes from January 6, 2022, meeting, Evan motioned and Jon 2nd. Motion passed
New Business:
Pickle Ball Placement-Nothing New
Horseshoe Pits Removal-Evan made a motion to keep pits with concrete, remove the fencing, and install
new fencing between remaining pits and campground road. Paul 2nd and motion passed
Russell Park is being proposed as a possible site for a storm water pond on the west side. Discussed the
layout.
Software-Gavin Williams discussed the progress and the hurdles of finding the correct software. The
biggest issue was trying to include the buildings rental in the campground software.
Pool-Funds are budgeted to operate the Pool this summer. Some discussion on options and costs.
Old Business:
Riverside Park Updates-Garage Door quotes for the steel building are being requested. Discussion on the
location of Picnic Shelters in the park. Some cleanup in buildings and covers is occurring as time permits.
Jaycee hall Update-Need for tables and chairs was discussed.
Other Items:
We agreed to meet on March 3, 2022, for the next meeting.
Meeting adjourned at 7:15
Jon Rutt
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File Attachments for Item:
18. Emergency Services Committee Minutes of January 24, 2022.
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19. Tree Board Minutes of January 20, 2022.
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Minutes
City of Laurel
Tree Board
1/20/22 9:30 AM
Council Conference Room
Attending: LuAnne Engh, , Matt Wheeler, Walt Widdis, Dale Ahrens, Aaron Christensen,
Richard Herr
1. Public Input
a. None
2. General Items
a. Dec. minutes approved –
b. City balance $528 School Balance ??? Dale will check on it.
c. 2022 Arbor Day – Tuesday, May 3rd – South Pond – them is “Grow with the Flow”
d. Grants – Dale will work on the Walmart and Northwest Energy grants.
e. Donation campaign will start with:
* Walt writing up an article for the Laurel Outlook explaining Arbor Day and the
work we have done and asking for help with donations.
* Aaron will draft up a letter for donations from the banks and our usual contacts.
f. LuAnne checked on shirt costs tie dyed is $13.60 Regular shirts $8.00 – costs have
gone up. If we want to have the artwork done it is $30. It was decided to order 10
shirts of the tie dyed version for the committee and student artist. LuAnne will ask
Dynamic to have the artwork done (we could use that on the donation letters) and
our let them know our tentative order for shirts.
g. Regarding specific trees to be replaced – we know the Charlie Fischer (Sienna Maple)
and the 2 Willow are gone and need to be removed and replaced. There are 3
Hackberry trees that looked bad due to flooding but may come back. Aaron
suggested we raise the money and look at specific trees later this spring. Both South
8th and Railroad Street are missing trees in their rows.
h. LuAnne will start contacting the vendors to line them up for the Arbor Day
Education section in the afternoon.
3. Old Business
a. Downtown trees – We have 13 locations that should be replaced. If the trees are
gone the stumps are still in the ground or suckers are growing…its looks awful.
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b. Walt is going to draft a letter to business owners to tell them the trees are their
responsibility and should be replaced. He is going to ask the mayor how people can
request a grant from the LURA funds to pay for these trees.
4. Other Items
a. Volunteer hours - Everyone turned in their volunteer hours last month. Thank you.
This is used for the grants like the DNRC
b. South Pond – Matt reported there is plenty oing on to improve the park this winter.
Playground improvements, specifically.
Next meeting February 17th – 9:30
LuAnne Engh, Chairman
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File Attachments for Item:
20. Appointment of Ken Olson to Cemetery Commission for the remainder of a two year term
ending June 30, 2023.
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23. Resolution No. R22-09: A Resolution Of The City Council Authorizing The Mayor To Sign
An Amendment To Reissue #2 For Land Use License No. 6202 By And Between The City Of
Laurel And The State Of Montana, Department Of Natural Resources & Conservation.
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R22-09 Approve Land Use License No. 6202 Amendment to Reissue #2
RESOLUTION NO. R22-09
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN AN AMENDMENT TO REISSUE #2 FOR LAND USE LICENSE NO. 6202 BY
AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF LAUREL AND THE STATE OF MONTANA,
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES & CONSERVATION.
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel, Montana,
Section 1: Approval. The Land Use License No. 6202 Amendment to Reissue #2, a
copy attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved.
Section 2: Execution. The Mayor is hereby given authority to execute the Land Use
License No. 6202 Amendment to Reissue #2 on behalf of the City.
Introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council on March 8, 2022, by Council
Member ________________.
PASSED and APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel this 8th day of
March 2022.
APPROVED by the Mayor this 8th day of March 2022.
CITY OF LAUREL
___________________________
Dave Waggoner, Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________________
Bethany Keeler, Clerk-Treasurer
Approved as to form:
______________________________
Michele L. Braukmann, Civil City Attorney
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MONTANA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL
RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION
LAND USE LICENSE NO. 6202
AMENDMENT TO REISSUE #2
The STATE OF MONTANA, DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES & CONSERVATION (hereinafter
referred to as the "Department" or "Licensor"), whose address is 1371 Rimtop Drive, Billings, MT 59105, herein
grants City of Laurel, whose address is PO Box 10, Laurel, MT 59044 (hereinafter referred to as the "Licensee"),
a Land Use License Amendment (hereinafter referred to as “amendment”).
1. FILING FEE: A fee of Fifty No/100 Dollars ($50.00) has been paid to the Licensor prior to issuance
of this Amendment.
2. RENTAL: Beginning upon acceptance of this amendment, the Licensee agrees to pay, in advance, a
annual fee of $150.00. Payment of the first year’s rental shall be due upon signature of this
amendment.
3. DURATION: This amendment shall take effect upon signature of the Area Manager and will
effectively reissue the above stated license for a term of 10 years, expiring on February 28, 2032,
unless terminated in accordance with the terms provided in the above-described License.
4. CERTIFICATION: Licensee hereby agrees that there has been no change in use, activity, or location
for which the original license was issued.
5. TERMS: Licensee hereby accepts the rights, duties, and obligations inherent in original Land Use
License No. 6202, Amendment #1, and those provided under the terms of this amendment.
This amendment is to be attached to and made part of the Land Use License. All other terms and
conditions remain in full effect.
Dated this 8th day of March 2022.
(Licensee/Authorized Agent)
______________
(Printed Name and Title)
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(Department of Natural Resources & Conservation Use Only)
APPROVAL OF LICENSE
Date Approved
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MONTANA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL
RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION
LAND USE LICENSE APPLICATION
For Navigable Water Ways
Application Fee $50 (Non-refundable)
NAME OF APPLICANT
ADDRESS
CITY STATE ZIP
HOME PHONE SECONDARY PHONE _________________________
EMAIL ADDRESS ___________________________________________________________________
LICENSE PURPOSE
Application is hereby made to access and/or utilize trust land for the following purpose(s):
LOCATION
Describe the location of the requested activity. Include a map or additional page if appropriate.
Tracts of land situated in_________________County, Montana, and being further described as follows:
Acres Section Township Range Part of Section
REQUESTED DURATION
Starting Date _________________________________
Ending Date _________________________________
APPLICANT SIGNATURE DATE
-Submit completed form and $50.00 application fee to the local DNRC Office based on the location of the activity. The Area
or Unit Manager will determine if a license shall be issued for the proposed use, and will calculate the Land Use License fee.
Estimated processing time is 60-90 days.
-For DNRC Office locations, see the DNRC website at www.dnrc.mt.gov, or call the DNRC Headquarters at 406-444-2074.
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