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AGENDA
CITY OF LAUREL
CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2022
6:30 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Public Input: Citizens may address the Council regarding any item of City business that is not on tonight’s agenda. The
duration for an individual speaking under Public Input is limited to three minutes. While all comments are welcome, the
Council will not take action on any item not on the agenda. If a citizen would like to speak or comment regarding an item
that is on tonight’s agenda, we ask that you wait until the agenda item is presented to the Council by the Mayor and the
public is asked to comment by the Mayor. Once again, each speaker is limited to three minutes.
Be advised, if a discussion item has an upcoming public hearing, we would request members of the public to reserve your
comments until the public hearing. At the public hearing, the City Council will establish an official record that will include
all of your comments, testimony and written evidence. The City Council will base its decision on the record created during
the public hearing. Any comments provided tonight will not be included in the recor d or considered by the City Council.
General Items
1. Appointment of Aron Kostelecky to the Public Works Committee.
2. Appointment of Jonathan Gotschall to the Public Works Committee.
3. Appointment of Camilla Nelson to the Laurel Urban Renewal Agency for the remainder of a
four-year term ending December 31, 2024.
4. Appointment of Richard Klose to the City/County Planning Board for a two-year term ending
June 30, 2024.
Executive Review
5. Ordinance - An Ordinance Amending Certain Chapters Of Title 12.18 Of The Laurel
Municipal Code Relating To Special Event Permits For The City Of Laurel
Council Issues
6. Vision Statement Discussion
Other Items
Attendance at Upcoming Council Meeting
Announcements
7. Vacancies on Boards/Committees/Commissions
The City makes reasonable accommodations for any known disability that may interfere with a person’s ability to
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. Appointment of Aron Kostelecky to the Public Works Committee.
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2. Appointment of Jonathan Gotschall to the Public Works Committee.
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File Attachments for Item:
3. Appointment of Camilla Nelson to the Laurel Urban Renewal Agency for the remainder of a
four-year term ending December 31, 2024.
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File Attachments for Item:
4. Appointment of Richard Klose to the City/County Planning Board for a two-year term ending
June 30, 2024.
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5. Ordinance - An Ordinance Amending Certain Chapters Of Title 12.18 Of The Laurel
Municipal Code Relating To Special Event Permits For The City Of Laurel
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Ordinance No. 022-_____ Title 12, Special Event Permit Code Amendments
ORDINANCE NO. 022-_____
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CERTAIN CHAPTERS OF TITLE 12.18 OF THE
LAUREL MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO SPECIAL EVENT PERMITS FOR
THE CITY OF LAUREL
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to keep the Laurel Municipal Code current by
modifying and updating chapters, sections and subsections to address situations and problems
within the City and to remain in accordance with Montana law; and
WHEREAS, City Staff prepared, reviewed, and approved the following amendments to
the existing Title 12.18 (Special Event Permits) as noted herein and hereby recommends the
same to the City Council for their full approval.
Chapter 12.18 SPECIAL EVENT PERMITS
12.18.005 Purpose and Definitions.
A. Purpose. The City recognizes community events may provide cultural
enrichment, promote economic vitality, enhance community identity, and create
funding opportunities for service organizations. The purpose of this Chapter is
to establish a coordinated process for managing community events held on City
property to protect the health and safety of event patrons, residents, workers,
and other visitors, and to regulate competing uses of City property. This Chapter
is further intended to create mechanisms for cost recovery that allow the City to
recoup some of the costs associated with community events but which do not
unduly impact the viability of events.
B. Definitions. The following definitions apply to this Chapter:
1. Under this chapter, "Eevent" means and includes, but is not
limited to: parade, gathering, protest, walk, run, demonstration, athletic
event, speech, exhibition or motorcade. This definition also specifically
any event that involves assembling or traveling in unison on any public
street, highway, alley, sidewalk or other public way owned, controlled,
or maintained by the City and which either: 1) will impede, obstruct,
impair or interfere with the free use of such public street, highway, alley,
sidewalk, or other public way owned, controlled, or maintained by the
City; or 2) will not comply with normal or usual traffic regulations or
controls. This definition is not all-inclusive, and the term "event" may
be what a "reasonable person" under the circumstances would believe it
means.
(Ord. 07-03 (part), 2007)
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12.18.010 Requirement to Oobtain Sspecial Eevent Ppermit.
A. It is unlawful for any person to conduct any event in or upon any public
street, highway, sidewalk, or alley, or other public way owned, controlled, or
maintained by or within the in the Ccity of Laurel, or knowingly participate in
any such event, unless and until a special event permit to conduct such event
has been obtained from the Ccity of Laurel.
B. It is unlawful for any person to conduct any event in or upon property
owned, controlled, or maintained by the City of Laurel, or knowingly participate
in any such event, unless and until a special event permit to conduct such event
has been obtained from the City of Laurel if:
1. The event involves more than twenty-five (25) people;
2. The event involves the consumption of alcoholic beverages;
3. The event involves the physical alteration to City property;
4. The event involves vending/solicitation; or
5. If fees are to be collected by the permittee for the event.
C. The following activities are exempt from the special event permit
requirement: funeral processions, lawful picketing on sidewalks when the
number of participants does not substantially impede, obstruct, impair or
interfere with the free use of the sidewalk or the conduct of business, and
activities conducted by a governmental agency acting within its scope of
authority.
(Ord. 07-03 (part), 2007)
12.18.020 Permit Ffees.
Special event permit applicants shall pay a fee upon submittal of the application
for the permit. The fee amount shall be determined by Rresolution passed by the
Ccity of Laurel Ccity Ccouncil. The fee is due upon application for the permit,
and no permit shall issue without the fee being paid prior to issuance except by
express waiver determined by the city councilMayor. The city councilMayor
shall have the authority to waive the permit fee.
The Mayor, with the consultation of City Staff, may also set additional fees
related to specific events, based upon the demands and costs to the City in
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allowing the event. These additional fees may include, at the Mayor’s
discretion, fees related to costs of providing City services for the event,
additional staffing costs, such as Police, Ambulance, or Fire, crowd control
costs, the provision of garbage receptacles and crowd-monitoring barriers, and
other costs reasonably incurred by the City in allowing an event to be held within
the City. The additional fees shall be invoiced to the applicant upon the
conclusion of the event, and the invoice is due and payable within ten (10)
business days of invoicing by the City. An applicant can request an estimate of
the additional fees prior to issuance of the permit.
(Ord. 07-03 (part), 2007)
12.18.030 Application and Aapproval Pprocess.
A. The application for such permit shall be made in writing on an approved
form available at the Ccity Cclerk-Ttreasurer's office. Any person who wants to
conduct a special event on a Ccity of Laurel street or sidewalk shall apply to the
Ccity for a special event permit at least thirty (30) ten working business days in
advance of the date of the event.
B. The Mmayor may, in his or her discretion, consider any application for
a permit to conduct an event that is filed less than thirty (30)ten businessworking
days prior to the date such event is to be conducted.
C. After review of the application and approval by the Ccity Ppublic
Wworks Ddirector, Cchief of Ppolice, Ffire Cchief, and Aambulance Ddirector,
and City Attorney, and payment of the permit fee by the special event permit
applicant, the Mmayor shall issue the special event permit, if he/she determines
such issuance is in the best interests of the Ccity of Laurel.
D. The Mayor may place reasonable conditions on any special event permit
concerning the time, place or manner of holding the event as is necessary to
coordinate multiple uses of City property, assure preservation of City property,
prevent dangerous, unlawful, or impermissible uses, and protect the safety of
persons and property. Conditions the Mayor may impose include, but are not
limited to:
1. Establishment of an assembly or disbanding area for a parade or
like event;
2. Accommodation of an event's pedestrian and vehicular traffic,
including restricting events to City sidewalks, portions of a City street,
or other public right-of-way and implementation of a parking or
transportation plan;
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3. Conditions designed to avoid or lessen interference with public
safety functions and/or emergency service access;
4. Number and type of vehicles, animals, or structures to be
displayed or used in the event and their locations;
5. Provision and use of traffic cones or barricades;
6. Provision or operation of sanitary facilities, including handicap
accessible sanitary facilities;
7. Provision of a waste management plan, and the cleanup and
restoration of the site of the event;
8. Use of sound amplification equipment, and restrictions on the
amount of noise generated by motors and other equipment used in the
course of the event;
9. Manner of providing notice of permit conditions to permit
participants and those businesses or residents who may be directly
affected by the conduct of the event;
10. Reasonable designation of alternate sites, times, dates, or modes
for exercising expressive activity;
11. Obtaining of any and all business licenses or other necessary
permits required by this Code for the sale of food, beverage or other
goods or services at the event;
12. Manner by which alcohol sales and service, if any, shall be
conducted at the event;
13. Limitations on the use of spray paint or chalk paint as directional
cues for participants; and
14. Provisions for public safety and the preservation of public
property such as traffic/pedestrian control, fire safety, the closure of
streets or intersections, the diverting of traffic, etc.
E. Approval for the Permit must be obtained prior to the applicant
beginning any advertising for the event.
(Ord. 07-03 (part), 2007)
12.18.040 Permit Application Ccontents.
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In order that adequate arrangements may be made for the proper policing of the
event, the application shall contain, at a minimum, the following information:
A. The name of the applicant, the sponsoring organization, and the event
chairperson, and the addresses, and telephone numbers, and email addresses of
each;
B. The purpose of the event, the dates and times when it is proposed to be
conducted, and the route or specific area requested for use or any proposed
alternate event route or deviation from the established route, to include:
1. The location of the assembly area, the location of the disbanding
area, route to be traveled, and
2. The approximate time when the event will gather, from start
toand finish.;
C. C. A plan depicting the placement of temporary structures or facilities on
public property or public rights-of-way and, if the event is a march, parade
or process, a map of the proposed route.
D. A description of the individual vehicles, groups, or bands, including a
description of any music or sound amplification equipment to be used, if
applicable;
ED. A statement regarding whether or not alcohol will be available or served
and a copy of any applicable alcohol license or catering license;
F. A statement of any fees to be charged to participants or spectators in
connection with the special event;
G. The approximate times when assembly for, and disbanding of, the
special event is to take place;
H. Whether the permittee is requested any special signage (to be provided
by the permittee);
I. Insurance information;
J. Whether the permittee will provide any portable toilets;
K. Provisions for trash removal and clean-up, if necessary;
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L. The anticipated attendance at the event;
M. Whether provisions will need to be made for public safety and the
preservation of public property, such as traffic/pedestrian control, fire safety,
emergency response services, the closure of streets or intersections, the
diverting of traffic, and the like;
N. Any other information reasonably required by the Mayor.
(Ord. 07-03 (part), 2007)
12.18.050 Permit Rrequirements and Cconditions.
A. For all special event permits, the Mmayor may specify any other
additional requirements requested by the city clerk-treasurer, police chief, fire
chief, ambulance director or public works director reasonably necessary for the
protection of persons or property.
B. The Mayor may refer the application to such City departments or
personnel as he or she deems necessary for review, evaluation, investigation and
recommendations regarding approval or disapproval of the application.
CB. Each permittee shall comply with all conditions stated in the special
event permit. Failure by the permittee to comply with all special event permit
conditions may result in revocation of the special event permit. In addition,
failure to comply with the conditions may result in denial of future special event
permits to the permittee that failed to comply.
(Ord. 07-03 (part), 2007)
12.18.060 Insurance and Indemnity.
Sponsoring persons, organizations, companies, corporations or other entities
applying for a special event permit shall hold the Ccity harmless and indemnify
from any and all claims, damages, loses and expenses arising from the special
event. Applicants for a special event permit shall agree in writing to hold
harmless and indemnify the Ccity for any and all claims, lawsuits or liability,
including attorney's fees and costs allegedly arising out of the loss, damage or
injury to persons or personal or public property occurring during the course of
or pertaining to the special event caused by the events sponsoring organizations,
companies, corporations, or other entities, their officers, employees, or agents.
The sponsoring organization shall carry appropriate insurance as recommended
by staffrequired by the City, including comprehensive general liability,
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automobile liability and/or designated premises liability in the minimum amount
of two one million dollars per occurrence and four two million dollars aggregate
per event or location. and list Tthe Ccity of Laurel must be named as an
additional named insured.
The Mmayor has the authority to waive theis requirements contained in this
Section. Additionally, the Mmayor may require insurance coverage in a higher
or lower amount based upon the type of special event, the number of persons
anticipated to attend the special event, or the anticipated number of persons
participating in the special event.
Each applicant shall execute a hold harmless agreement in a form approved by
the City agreeing to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City against
losses and liabilities incurred from the conduct of the applicant or its officers,
employees, and agents. The agreement must be submitted to the Mayor with the
application for a special event permit.
(Ord. 07-03 (part), 2007)
(Ord. No. O14-02, 7-15-2014)
12.18.070 Alcohol.
No sales or soliciting are allowed unless proper licensing is prepared in advance
of the special event.
The applicant must demonstrate that all state and local liquor control regulations
pertaining to the sale and consumption of alcohol have been complied with and
must provide copies of all applicable state and local liquor permits with the
special event application.
Any person, company, corporation, association or other entity conducting a
special event, within Ccity jurisdiction, shall, at the discretion of the Mmayor,
be entitled to a special permit to sell beer and/or alcohol to the patrons of the
special event to be consumed within an enclosure wherein the event is held. The
applicant must specify, in their request for the special event alcohol permit, the
location and size of the area wherein they propose to sell the alcohol. The
Mmayor, at his or /her discretion, may specify the location and size of the area
at the special event where the alcohol may be consumed.
The fee for special event alcohol permit shall be set by City Ccouncil
Rresolution. This fee shall be paid upon presentation of the special event
application along with the special event alcohol permit application to the Ccity
Cclerk-Ttreasurer. If the special event alcohol permit is denied, the Ccity
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Cclerk-Ttreasurer shall refund the special event alcohol permit fee to the
applicant.
If the Ccity has revoked a special event permit of the special event alcohol
permit applicant for any reason within the last five years, the special event
alcohol permit may be denied.
The City Ppolice Ddepartment may revoke the special event alcohol permit if
those in attendance become unruly, if property is damaged, or for other reasons
that adversely affect the public health, safety and welfare of the citizens of
Laurel or those people attending or participating in the special event.
(Ord. 07-03 (part), 2007)
12.18.080 Permit Dduration.
The event permit shall issue with specific delineation of the event length and
proposed time requirements estimated for the event. Only under extreme
conditions or situations shall the event run longer than the proposed length of
time specified in the special event permit, and then only with specific authority
granted by the Mmayor. If the Mmayor permits an extension for time under this
provision, the Ccity Cclerk-Ttreasurer must provide notice to the Ccity of Laurel
Cchief of Ppolice, Ffire Cchief, Ambulance Director, and the Ppublic Wworks
Ddirector.
(Ord. 07-03 (part), 2007)
12.18.090 Issuance of Ppermit.
A. Issuing Permits. The Mmayor shall issue a special event permit,
however, the granting of the permit is contingent upon the applicant signing the
special event permit application. The special event permit must state the
applicant's intent to adhere to the conditions stated in the special event permit
application.
B. Denial of Permit Application. The Mmayor shall deny an application for
a special event permit and shall notify the applicant of such denial when:
1. The Mmayor or other reviewing authority for the Ccity of Laurel
makes any finding contrary to the findings required to be made for the
issuance of a permit, or the Mmayor determines issuance is not in the
best interest of the city; or
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2. The location, time, route, or magnitude of the event will disrupt
to an unreasonable extent the movement of traffic, either pedestrian or
motor vehicle; or
3. The event requires a significant quantity of law enforcement to
properly control movement of participants and spectators in areas near
or on the event site in such quantity to disable reasonable law
enforcement protection for the spectators, participants and residents of
the Ccity of Laurel; or
4. The special event will disrupt or inhibit with other events
previously granted a special event permit occurring in the Ccity of
Laurel on the same day and time; or
5. The permittee provided false or misleading information in the
special event permit application concerning any relevant data; or
6. The permittee fails to agree, abide by or comply with all
conditions of the special event permit.
7. Upon notice to the permittee of the denial of the special event
permit, the Mmayor must also provide notice of denial of the special
event permit to the Cchief of Ppolice, Ffire Cchief, Aambulance
Ddirector, and to the Ppublic Wworks Ddirector.
(Ord. 07-03 (part), 2007)
12.18.100 Revocation.
The Ccity may revoke any special event permit granted under the terms of this
chapter if it becomes known to the Ccity that the permittee is in any manner
failing to comply with the terms of this chapter. In the event of such revocation,
the person to whom such special event permit was granted shall thereafter be
operating without a special event permit and shall be subject to penalties as
provided in the Ccity of Laurel Municipal Code. The special event permit
granted may be revoked in the manner provided for the revocation of licenses
and permits generally.
If the Mmayor determines that the safety of the public or property requires
revocation of the special event permit due to disaster, public calamity, riot or
other emergency, the special event permit may be summarily revoked by the
Mmayor. Notice of such action revoking a special event permit shall be
delivered in writing to the permittee by personal service or by certified mail, and
notice shall also be provided to the Ccity Cclerk-Ttreasurer, the city of Laurel
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Cchief of Ppolice, the Ffire Cchief, the Aambulance Ddirector, and the Ppublic
Wworks Ddirector.
(Ord. 07-03 (part), 2007)
12.18.110 Officials to be Nnotified of Ppermit Iissuance.
Immediately upon the Mmayor's approval and issuance of the special event
permit, the Ccity Cclerk-Ttreasurer shall deliver a copy of the permit to the
Cchief of Ppolice, the Ffire Cchief, the Aambulance Ddirector, and the Ppublic
Wworks Ddirector, and the City Attorney.
(Ord. 07-03 (part), 2007)
This Ordinance shall become effective thirty (30) days after final passage by the City
Council and approved by the Mayor.
Introduced and passed on first reading at a regular meeting of the City Council on the
_____ day of ______________, 2022, upon Motion by Council Member
_____________________.
PASSED and ADOPTED by the Laurel City Council on second reading on the _____
day of ______________, 2022, upon Motion by Council Member _____________________.
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR on the _____ day of ______________, 2022.
CITY OF LAUREL
___________________________
Dave Waggoner, Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________________
Kelly Strecker, Clerk-Treasurer
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
______________________________
Michele L. Braukmann, Civil City Attorney
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6. Vision Statement Discussion
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MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL VALUES, VISION, MISSION, GOALS AND
STRATEGIES FOR THE CITY OF LAUREL, MONTANA
CORE VALUES
These are the Core Values of the City of Laurel, Montana.
LEADERSHIP:
We strive to uphold the highest work ethic, treat everyone fairly, empower people to do
their best, promote continuous improvement, foster teamwork, and communicate openly and
respectfully, so that, as a City, we are able to achieve trust and accountability throughout our
community.
INCLUSIVENESS:
We cultivate an environment of trust and respect for all residents and visitors alike. We
strive to ensure that our actions are inclusive and reflective of the community we strive to be, while
maintaining our “small town roots” and keeping our historical values in focus.
INTEGRITY:
We safeguard public trust through honest business practices and open communication. Our
credibility with the public depends on our strong ethical stewardship of all resources.
COLLABORATION:
We promote transparent engagement with citizens and stakeholders and expect our City
personnel and consultants to understand the needs and values of our community.
STEWARDSHIP:
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We protect our unique natural environment and the habitat it provides. We facilitate a
culture of sustainable practices. We maintain and preserve our municipal assets.
VISION STATEMENT
The City of Laurel will thoughtfully grow as an Eastern Montana community that protects
residential character, historic resources, promotes multi-beneficial development, ensures respect
for the environment, and maintains a friendly and “home-town” feel.
MISSION STATEMENT
Deliver quality professional public services to all residents in the City of Laurel community
and the region, while ensuring high value and quality results.
GOALS AND CORRESPONDING STRATEGIES
1. City Asset Stewardship: Repair, maintain and improve City assets, including streets,
sidewalks, sewer systems, buildings, parks and public spaces to better serve the community,
anticipate future needs and prevent further degradation.
a. Work with community partners for possible development of a City Splash Park for use by
City residents and families.
b. Upkeep of City signage.
c. Invest in City recreation and outdoor assets, to the extent fiscally responsible.
2. Transparency, Accountability and Communication: Implement programs, processes,
revisions and training to improve and advance the City's efforts.
a. Establish various Advisory Boards/Committees that encourage citizen involvement.
b. Bolster social media platform presence and utilize City online resources to roll out proposed
programs and resolution/ordinance changes.
c. Design, develop and deploy a community engagement portal.
3. Financial Stability: Develop a strategic plan to better address current and future City
expenditure and revenue needs, while continuing to provide high quality municipal service.
a. Conduct Impact Fee Assessments to determine feasibility of implementing new fees
associated with development and update existing fees.
b. Identify additional/missing City revenue opportunities/sources outside of property tax
streams.
c. Strengthen policies and procedures for financial reporting and budgeting of capital
improvements.
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d. Review all local projects for efficiency, optimization, and fiscal sustainability purposes.
e. Identify new grant and other public funding sources for City projects/needs.
4. Growth and Improvement of Public Safety/Emergency Response Services: Assess
continued needs for City residents in being provided the best public safety and emergency response
services.
a. Assess gaps in qualify of public safety/emergency response services and determine how to
best provide services for City residents and community members.
b. Identify grant funding opportunities for public safety and emergency response services.
c. Improve equipment and services addressing public safety needs.
d. Evaluate possible partnerships with Yellowstone County to best serve City residents in
relationship to public safety emergency response services.
5. Complete/Maintained Streets: Plan, design and implement streets, sidewalks, parking,
and transportation methods that allow the best possible access for all types of users.
a. Continue to maintain and improve the existing street and sidewalk infrastructure within the
City of Laurel.
b. Engage the public in conducting parking studies, recommendations, and funding sources for
additional parking within the City of Laurel.
6. Environmental Stewardship: Adopt and develop policies and ordinances that preserve
and protect the environment.
a. Identify potential projects that foster environmental stewardship, reduce the City’s carbon
footprint and allow eligibility for developing grant funding.
b. Design and implement outreach programs to encourage tree planting and additional
environmental aesthetic growth.
c. Implement public infrastructure projects that enhance conservation of the environment and
sustainable practices.
7. Civic Pride and Building a Family-Friendly Community: Promote the growth and
advancement of civic pride and support for family services and activities.
a. Identify potential projects that foster civic pride, support for the community, and advocacy
for multiple generations of City constituents.
b. Identify family-friendly development, including parks and other recreational opportunities,
to encourage and promote safe and healthy interaction between families.
c. Implement programming that supports community involvement in the development of a
Splash Park, other park opportunities, and expanded park spaces, within the City of Laurel.
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MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL VALUES, VISION, MISSION, GOALS AND
STRATEGIES FOR THE CITY OF LAUREL, MONTANA
CORE VALUES
These are the Core Values of the City of Laurel, Montana.
LEADERSHIP:
We strive to uphold the highest work ethic, treat everyone fairly, empower people to do
their best, promote continuous improvement, foster teamwork, and communicate openly and
respectfully, so that, as a City, we are able to achieve trust and accountability throughout our
community.
TRANSPARENCY:
We cultivate an environment of trust and respect for all residents and visitors alike. We
strive to ensure that our actions are transparent to all constituents in the community.
INTEGRITY:
We safeguard public trust through honest business practices and open communication. Our
credibility with the public depends on our strong ethical stewardship of all resources.
COLLABORATION:
We promote transparent engagement with citizens and stakeholders and expect our City
personnel and consultants to understand the needs and values of our community.
STEWARDSHIP:
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We maintain and preserve our municipal assets and the natural environment of our
community.
VISION STATEMENT
The City of Laurel will thoughtfully grow as an Eastern Montana community that protects
residential character, historic resources, promotes multi-beneficial development, ensures respect
and transparency, and maintains a friendly and “home-town” feel.
MISSION STATEMENT
Deliver quality professional public services to all residents in the City of Laurel community
and the region, while ensuring high value and quality results.
GOALS AND CORRESPONDING STRATEGIES
1. City Asset Stewardship: Repair, maintain and improve City assets, including streets,
sidewalks, sewer systems, buildings, parks and public spaces to better serve the community,
anticipate future needs and prevent further degradation.
a. Work with community partners for possible development of a City Splash Park for use by
City residents and families.
b. Upkeep of City signage.
c. Invest in City recreation and outdoor assets, to the extent fiscally responsible.
2. Transparency, Accountability, and Communication: Implement programs, processes,
revisions, and training to improve and advance the City's efforts.
a. Establish various Advisory Boards/Committees that encourage citizen involvement.
b. Bolster social media platform presence and utilize City online resources to roll out proposed
programs and resolution/ordinance changes.
c. Continue to maintain access for all constituents to knowing and understanding City
business, whether in paper or online forums.
d. Design, develop and deploy a community engagement portal.
3. Financial Stability: Develop a strategic plan to better address current and future City
expenditure and revenue needs, while continuing to provide high quality municipal service.
a. Conduct Impact Fee Assessments to determine feasibility of implementing new fees
associated with development and update existing fees.
b. Identify additional/missing City revenue opportunities/sources outside of property tax
streams.
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c. Strengthen policies and procedures for financial reporting and budgeting of capital
improvements.
d. Review all local projects for efficiency, optimization, and fiscal sustainability purposes.
e. Identify new grant and other public funding sources for City projects/needs.
4. Growth and Improvement of Public Safety/Emergency Response Services: Assess
continued needs for City residents in being provided the best public safety and emergency response
services.
a. Assess gaps in qualify of public safety/emergency response services and determine how to
best provide services for City residents and community members.
b. Identify grant funding opportunities for public safety and emergency response services.
c. Improve equipment and services addressing public safety needs.
d. Evaluate possible partnerships with Yellowstone County to best serve City residents in
relationship to public safety emergency response services.
5. Complete/Maintained Streets: Plan, design and implement streets, sidewalks, parking,
and transportation methods that allow the best possible access for all types of users.
a. Continue to maintain and improve the existing street and sidewalk infrastructure within the
City of Laurel.
b. Engage the public in conducting parking studies, recommendations, and funding sources for
additional parking within the City of Laurel.
6. Civic Pride and Building a Family-Friendly Community: Promote the growth and
advancement of civic pride and support for family services and activities.
a. Identify potential projects that foster civic pride, support for the community, and advocacy
for multiple generations of City constituents.
b. Identify family-friendly development, including parks and other recreational opportunities,
to encourage and promote safe and healthy interaction between families.
c. Implement programming that supports community involvement in the development of a
Splash Park, other park opportunities, and expanded park spaces, within the City of Laurel.
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MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL VISION AND MISSION STATEMENTS AND
CORRESPONDING GOALS FOR THE CITY OF LAUREL, MONTANA
VISION STATEMENT
The City of Laurel will thoughtfully grow as an Eastern Montana community that protects
residential character, historic resources, promotes multi-beneficial development, ensures respect
and transparency, and maintains a friendly and “home-town” feel.
MISSION STATEMENT
Deliver quality professional public services to all residents in the City of Laurel community
and the region, while ensuring high value and quality results.
GOALS AND CORRESPONDING STRATEGIES
1. City Asset Stewardship: Repair, maintain and improve City assets, including streets,
sidewalks, sewer systems, buildings, parks and public spaces to better serve the community,
anticipate future needs and prevent further degradation.
a. Work with community partners for possible development of a City Splash Park for use by
City residents and families.
b. Upkeep of City signage.
c. Invest in City recreation and outdoor assets, to the extent fiscally responsible.
2. Transparency, Accountability, and Communication: Implement programs, processes,
revisions, and training to improve and advance the City's efforts.
a. Establish various Advisory Boards/Committees that encourage citizen involvement.
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b. Bolster social media platform presence and utilize City online resources to roll out proposed
programs and resolution/ordinance changes.
c. Continue to maintain access for all constituents to knowing and understanding City
business, whether in paper or online forums.
d. Design, develop and deploy a community engagement portal.
3. Financial Stability: Develop a strategic plan to better address current and future City
expenditure and revenue needs, while continuing to provide high quality municipal service.
a. Conduct Impact Fee Assessments to determine feasibility of implementing new fees
associated with development and update existing fees.
b. Identify additional/missing City revenue opportunities/sources outside of property tax
streams.
c. Strengthen policies and procedures for financial reporting and budgeting of capital
improvements.
d. Review all local projects for efficiency, optimization, and fiscal sustainability purposes.
e. Identify new grant and other public funding sources for City projects/needs.
4. Growth and Improvement of Public Safety/Emergency Response Services: Assess
continued needs for City residents in being provided the best public safety and emergency response
services.
a. Assess gaps in qualify of public safety/emergency response services and determine how to
best provide services for City residents and community members.
b. Identify grant funding opportunities for public safety and emergency response services.
c. Improve equipment and services addressing public safety needs.
d. Evaluate possible partnerships with Yellowstone County to best serve City residents in
relationship to public safety emergency response services.
5. Complete/Maintained Streets: Plan, design and implement streets, sidewalks, parking,
and transportation methods that allow the best possible access for all types of users.
a. Continue to maintain and improve the existing street and sidewalk infrastructure within the
City of Laurel.
b. Engage the public in conducting parking studies, recommendations, and funding sources for
additional parking within the City of Laurel.
6. Civic Pride and Building a Family-Friendly Community: Promote the growth and
advancement of civic pride and support for family services and activities.
a. Identify potential projects that foster civic pride, support for the community, and advocacy
for multiple generations of City constituents.
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b. Identify family-friendly development, including parks and other recreational opportunities,
to encourage and promote safe and healthy interaction between families.
c. Implement programming that supports community involvement in the development of a
Splash Park, other park opportunities, and expanded park spaces, within the City of Laurel.
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File Attachments for Item:
7. Vacancies on Boards/Committees/Commissions
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Vacancy Board/Committee/Commission Type Term End Date
Vacant Big Sky Economic Development Authority City Rep. - Ex Officio 12/31/2023
Vacant City/County Planning Board City Rep./Mayor Appoint 6/30/2023
Vacant *City/County Planning Board City Rep./Mayor Appoint 6/30/2024
Vacant City/County Planning Board Yellowstone County Conservation District Rep.6/30/2024
Vacant Library Board 6/30/2027
Vacant *LURA 12/31/2024
Vacant LURA - Advisory 12/31/2025
Vacant Police Commission 4/30/2024
Vacant *Public Works Committee N/A
Vacant *Public Works Committee N/A
Vacant Public Works Committee N/A
Vacant Tree Board 6/30/2025
*Letter of interest received and placed on the October 18th Workshop agenda.
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