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CITY OF LAUREL
CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOI
TUESDAY, AUGUST 02, 2022
A Council Workshop was held in Council Chambers and c fled to order by Mayor Dave Waggoner
at 6:29 p.m. on August 2, 2022.
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:
x_ Emelie Eaton _x_ Heidi Sparks
Michelle Mize _x_ Richard Herr
_x Casey Wheeler _x Iry Wilke
x Richard Klose x Bill Mountsier
OTHERS PRESENT:
Michele Braukmann Civil Attorney
Brittney Moorman, dministrative Assistant
Kurt Markegard, Public Works Director
Brent Peters, Fire Chief
H.P. Nuernberger, C ief Operator (Water Treatment Plant)
Public Input:
Barb Emineth, 501 Alder Avenue, read the attached letter into the record.
General Items
1. Appointment of Justin Harris and Matthew Tygait to the Laurel Volunteer Fire
Department.
Brent Peters, Fire Chief, introduced Mr. Harris to Council Mr. Tygart has withdrawn his
application.
Crews are staffing at the hall daily from 10:00 a.m. to 8:0 p.m. So far, they have helped on
seven different fires. Fire season is officially here.
2. Appointment of Richard Herr to the City -County Planning Board for the remainder of a
two-year term ending June 30, 2023.
Council noticed previously they had been told Council M mbers could not sit on Planning Board
for a possible conflict of interest. It was clarified via code there is nothing prohibiting Council
Members from sitting on City/County Planning Board. The Civil City Attorney will look into it
further if a Council Member sitting on the Board presents conflict of interest.
3. Motion to allow Council Member Wheeler to bebsent from the City of Laurel for
more than ten days. (LMC 2.12.060)
There was no discussion.
Executive Review
4. Resolution — MRL Agreement
The new railroad crossing was bided with the S. 4"
pedestrian access.
It was noted that this agreement was with Montana Rail
purchase of MRL would affect this agreement. Clarifica
vote.
project. This agreement allows for
c. It was questioned if the BNSF
will be provided before next week's
5. Resolution - Resolution Of Annexation And Zo ing For Approximately One Acre Of
Property Adjacent To The City Of Laurel, As Art Addition To The City Of Laurel,
Yellowstone County, Montana, With Concurrent Approval Of Initial Zoning
Designation.
There will be a public hearing at next week's City Counci� meeting. This resolution is to allow
Mr. Hull to apply for annexation.
6. Ordinance No. 022-01: An Ordinance Amending Certain Chapters Of Title 14 Of The
Laurel Municipal Code Relating To The Adoption And Enforcement Of Building,
Energy Conservation, And Swimming Pool And Spa Codes For The City Of Laurel As
Required By The State Of Montana
There was no discussion. There will be a public hearing a� next week's City Council meeting.
7. Ordinance No. 022-02: An Ordinance Amendino Section 1.28.040 Of The Laurel
Municipal Code Relating To Technical Codes Fo The City Of Laurel
There was no discussion. There will be a public hearing at next week's City Council meeting.
Council Issues
8. Water Plant Update.
HP Nuernberger, Chief Operator, briefly explained the Ju4e 4th incident to Council. City Staff
recently met with DEQ and are working to develop new st4ndard operating procedures. City
Staff will also be meeting with Rural Water for additional raining.
The Mayor and the Civil City Attorney stressed the turbidi
The most significant concern was the failure to report in a
personal changes.
Other Items
Attendance at Upcoming Council Meeting
levels were not the biggest concern.
rely manner, and this resulted in
All Council Members present plan to attend next week's
Announcements
The National League of Cities and Towns has launched al new podcast.
Park Board's next meeting is this Thursday, August 4, 202, at 5:30 p.m. in the Council
Conference Room.
Council asked if the City could firmly state its position of what it can and cannot provide
concerning parking.
The council workshop adjourned at 7:14 p.m.
Respectfu ubmitted,
Brittney Moo a
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.
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