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AGENDA
CITY OF LAUREL
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2022
6:30 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
NEXT RES. NO.
R22-75
NEXT ORD. NO.
O22-07
WELCOME . . . By your presence in the City Council Chambers, you are participating in the process of representative
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
comment on any item removed from the consent agenda prior to council action, with each speaker limited to three minutes,
unless the time limit is extended by the Mayor with the consent of the Council. If a citizen would like to comment on an age nda
item, 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.
Any person who has any question concerning any agenda item may call the City Clerk -Treasurer's office to make an inquiry
concerning the nature of the item described on the agenda. Your City government welcomes your interest and hopes you will
attend the Laurel City Council meetings often .
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call of the Council
Approval of Minutes
1. Approval of the Minutes of November 22, 2022.
Correspondence
2. Police Department Monthly Report - November 2022.
Council Disclosure of Ex Parte Communications
Public Hearing
3. Public Hearing : An Ordinance Amending Section 14.04 Of The Laurel Municipal Code
Relating To The Construction Board Of Appeals For The City Of Laurel
4. Public Hearing: A Resolution Of The City Council To Approve The Proposed Increase In The
Rates And Charges For The Users Of The Municipal Solid Waste Facilities And Equipment To
Be Effective January 1, 2023.
Consent Items
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
The Consent Calendar adopting the printed Recommend ed 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.
5. Claims entered through December 9, 2022.
6. Approval of Payroll Register for PPE 11/27/2022 totaling $246,744.73.
7. Approval of Council Workshop Minutes of July 19, 2022.
8. Approval of Council Workshop Minutes of August 2, 2022.
9. Approval of Council Workshop Minutes of August 16, 2022.
10. Approval of Special Council Workshop Minutes of August 23, 2022.
11. Approval of Special Council Workshop Minutes of August 30, 2022.
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Ceremonial Calendar
12. Arbor Day 2023 Proclamation.
Reports of Boards and Commissions
13. Budget/Finance Committee Minutes of November 22, 2022.
14. Emergency Services Committee Minutes of November 28, 2022.
15. Tree Board Minutes of November 17, 2022.
16. Library Board Minutes of August 9, 2022.
17. Library Board Minutes of September 13, 2022.
18. Park Board Minutes of December 1, 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 under 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
19. Appointment of Sara Naylor and Fred Reilutz to the Laurel Fire Department.
20. Appointment of Mary Nelson to the Library Board for a five-year term ending June 30, 2027.
21. Appointment of Mike Kirschenmann to the Police Commission for a three-year term ending
April 30, 2025.
22. Appointment of Paul Kober to the Park Board for a four-year term ending December 31, 2026.
23. Appointment of Jon Rutt to the Park Board for a four-year term ending December 31, 2026.
24. Appointment of Irv Wilke to the Park Board for a four-year term ending December 31, 2026.
25. Appointment of Evan Bruce to the Park Board for a four-year term ending December 31, 2026.
26. Appointment of Evan Bruce to the Yellowstone Historic Preservation Board for a two-year
term ending December 31, 2024.
27. Appointment of Janice Lehman to the LURA - Advisory for a four-year term ending December
31, 2026.
28. Resolution No. R22-75: A Resolution Of The City Council Authorizing The Mayor To Sign A
Memorandum Of Understanding Regarding House Bill 121.
29. Resolution No. R22-76: A Resolution Of The City Council Of Intent To Adopt An Official
Schedule Of Fees And Charges For The City Of Laurel And Repealing All Previous
Resolutions That Set Fees Or Charges That Conflict With The Schedule Attached Hereto Upon
Its Effective Date.
30. Resolution No. R22-77: A Resolution Of The City Council To Approve The Proposed Increase
In The Rates And Charges For The Users Of The Municipal Solid Waste Facilities And
Equipment To Be Effective January 1, 2023.
31. Ordinance No. O22-07: An Ordinance Amending Section 14.04 Of The Laurel Municipal Code
Relating To The Construction Board Of Appeals For The City Of Laurel
Items Removed From the Consent Agenda
Community Announcements (One-Minute Limit)
This portion of the meeting is to provide an opportunity for citizens to ad dress 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
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Adjournment
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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1. Approval of the Minutes of November 22, 2022.
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2. Police Department Monthly Report - November 2022.
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Total Calls Printed on November 30, 2022
[CFS Date/Time] is between '2022-10-24 00:00' and '2022-11-27 23:59' and
[Primary Incident Code->Code : Description] All
Code : Description
Totals
10-15 : With Prisoner 0 0
: Abandoned Vehicle 61 61
: Agency Assist 63 63
: Alarm - Burglary 9 9
: Alarm - Fire 3 3
AMB : Ambulance 90 90
: Animal Complaint 8 8
: Area Check 3 3
: Assault 4 4
: Bad Checks 0 0
: Barking Dog 2 2
: Bomb Threat 0 0
: Burglary 3 3
: Child Abuse/Neglect 4 4
: Civil Complaint 17 17
: Code Enforcment Violation 2 2
: Counterfeiting 0 0
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Code : Description
Totals
: Criminal Mischief 15 15
: Criminal Trespass 3 3
: Cruelty to Animals 0 0
: Curfew Violation 0 0
: Discharge Firearm 2 2
: Disorderly Conduct 6 6
: Dog at Large 29 29
: Dog Bite 1 1
DUI : DUI Driver 15 15
: Duplicate Call 2 2
: Escape 0 0
: Family Disturbance 15 15
: Fight 2 2
FIRE : Fire or Smoke 12 12
: Fireworks 0 0
: Forgery 0 0
: Found Property 4 4
: Fraud 5 5
: Harassment 5 5
: Hit & Run 2 2
: Identity Theft 0 0
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Code : Description
Totals
: Indecent Exposure 0 0
: Insecure Premises 4 4
: Intoxicated Pedestrian 0 0
: Kidnapping 0 0
: Littering 0 0
: Loitering 3 3
: Lost or Stray Animal 19 19
: Lost Property 3 3
: Mental Health 6 6
: Missing Person 1 1
: Noise Complaint 3 3
: Open Container 0 0
: Order of Protection Violation 1 1
: Parking Complaint 9 9
: Possession of Alcohol 1 1
: Possession of Drugs 4 4
: Possession of Tobacco 0 0
: Privacy in Communications 0 0
: Prowler 0 0
: Public Assist 63 63
: Public Safety Complaint 7 7
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Code : Description
Totals
: Public Works Call 11 11
: Report Not Needed 4 4
: Robbery 0 0
: Runaway Juvenile 1 1
: Sexual Assault 2 2
: Suicide 0 0
: Suicide - Attempt 2 2
: Suicide - Threat 4 4
: Suspicious Activity 75 75
: Suspicious Person 6 6
: Theft 29 29
: Threats 1 1
: Tow Call 0 0
: Traffic Accident 24 24
: Traffic Hazard 3 3
: Traffic Incident 23 23
: TRO Violation 0 0
: Truancy 4 4
T/S : Traffic Stop 57 57
: Unattended Death 0 0
: Unknown - Converted 0 0
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Code : Description
Totals
: Unlawful Transactions w/Minors 0 0
: Unlawful Use of Motor Vehicle 0 0
: Vicious Dog 1 1
: Warrant 20 20
: Welfare Check 12 12
Totals 790 790
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7. Approval of Council Workshop Minutes of July 19, 2022.
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9. Approval of Council Workshop Minutes of August 16, 2022.
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12. Arbor Day 2023 Proclamation.
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OFFICIAL PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS in 1872, the Nebraska Board of Agriculture established a special
day to be set aside for the planting of trees, and
WHEREAS this holiday, called Arbor Day, was first observed with the
planting of more than a million trees in Nebraska, and
WHEREAS Arbor Day is now observed throughout the nation and the
world, and
WHEREAS trees can be a solution to combating climate change by reducing
the erosion of our precious topsoil by wind and water, cutting
heating and cooling costs, moderating the temperature, cleaning
the air, producing life-giving oxygen, and providing habitat for
wildlife, and
WHEREAS trees are a renewable resource giving us paper, wood for our
homes, fuel for our fires, and countless other wood products, and
WHEREAS trees in our city increase property values, enhance the economic
vitality of business areas, and beautify our community, and
WHEREAS trees — wherever they are planted — are a source of joy and
spiritual renewal.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, , Mayor of the City of
, do hereby proclaim
as ARBOR DAY
In the City of , and I urge all citizens
to celebrate Arbor Day and to support efforts to protect our
trees and woodlands, and
FURTHER, I urge all citizens to plant trees to gladden the heart and
promote the well-being of this and future generations.
DATED THIS day of ,
Mayor
Dave Waggoner
Laurel, MT
May 2, 2023
Laurel, MT
13th December 2022
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13. Budget/Finance Committee Minutes of November 22, 2022.
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14. Emergency Services Committee Minutes of November 28, 2022.
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15. Tree Board Minutes of November 17, 2022.
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16. Library Board Minutes of August 9, 2022.
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CITY OF LAUREL
Library Board
08/09/2022 06:14 PM
Laurel Public Library
COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT:
X Katie Fjelstad X Arthur Vogele, Board Chair
X Kate Manley X Lela Schlitz
X Nancy Schmidt, Secretary Vacant
Clair Killebrew – Foundation Liaison
OTHERS PRESENT: None
1. Public Input
Citizens may address the committee regarding any item of city business not on the agenda. The duration for an
individual speaking under Public Comment is limited to three minutes. While all comments are welcome, the
committee will not take action on any item not on the agenda.
a. Addressing the Board - None
2. General Items
a. Minutes for July 2022 were presented. Kate motioned to accept the minutes as read, Lela
seconded the motion. Motion passed.
b. The library received a $25 donation last month from Ray Wells.
c. Circulation Report - Traffic: down 41.5%; circulation: all items circulated totaled 4,115 (including
535 eBooks), book circulation was down 0.0002%, media circulation was up 51%, eBook
checkouts for this month was 14.8% of total book circulation, we circulated 831 items to
partners and 193 items from other libraries; computers: internet use was down 30.5%,
children’s use was up 77.4%, wi-fi use up 7.9%; patron cards: city patrons make up 62.9% of
registered users, county 28.5% and out of county users make up 8.6%. There were 28 tech
assists in July (Eli says he’s getting that good ).
3. New Business
a. Arthur, Kate and Nancy attended the MLA Tri-Conference in Missoula. Aside from the few
issues with food and rooms, it was a pretty informative meeting. They reported on the
workshops they attended and what was most informational for each of them. Kate turned in a
written report and Nancy & Arthur gave verbal reports on their workshops. More information
may be shared later.
b. Nancy brought forth the idea that it is time to consider a dedicated library mill levy for Laurel.
After some discussion, it was decided that most of the September meeting would be devoted to
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further discussion. Kate stated that she would do some preliminary research to share with
everyone in September.
c. Library staff have reported some patron issues with the Hot Spot program. It seems that once a
patron checks them out, they don’t feel they should return them “until they are finished with
them”. The typical checkout period is 2 weeks with a two-week renewal. Eli has to repeatedly
ask for the device access to be suspended in order to get certain patrons to return the hot spot.
We’ve even had one patron that demanded that we give them the email for our board chair so
they could ‘complain’. The question from library staff whether we want to keep offering them if
the issues continue. We will monitor the success/failure of the program to decide at a later
date.
4. Old Business
a. Nancy presented her final budget that she turned in to the Clerk/Treasurer’s office for Council
consideration. This includes the 2% raise for union employees. Arthur asked if the 2% raise for
the director was included. Nancy stated that she did include that amount for her wages as well
as putting Darlene at a flat rate for her cleaning at the library. Kate motioned that the budget
be accepted as presented, Lela seconded the motion. The budget was accepted. If changes
needed to be made because of council action, that would be at the director’s discretion.
b. The Summer Reading Program presented in partnership with Laurel Schools’ Book Buzz was
very successful again in July. There were 288 littles and 162 bigs that attended on three
separate Wednesdays. Next year the library is going to ask for a reading grant from Town Pump
to help with programming costs for the reading program.
c. The lunch program served over 700 meals in July. There were 510 lunches and 229 breakfasts
handed out during the month. The breakfasts were added in response to requests from parents
wanting to be able to add more food to their tables.
5. Other Items
a. Upcoming Items:
MT Arbitrator’s Training in Great Falls – August 30th – September 1st, 2022; Nancy is
planning on attending.
Federation meeting in Red Lodge – September 10th, 2022; Kate, Arthur & Nancy are
planning on attending.
Coordinator’s/Commission meeting in Helena – October 11th/12th, 2022; this is for
Nancy to attend, she may take someone with her.
MLA Fall Retreat in Chico – October 2nd-3rd, 2022; Nancy is planning on attending.
6. Announcements
a. Next regular meeting is scheduled for September 13, 2022 at 6:00 pm in the library community
room.
Kate motioned that meeting be adjourned, Lela seconded the motion. Meeting adjourned at
7:33 pm.
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Respectfully submitted,
Nancy L Schmidt
Nancy L Schmidt
Library Director
Secretary for the Board
NOTE: This meeting is open to the public. This meeting is for information and discussion of listed agenda
items.
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17. Library Board Minutes of September 13, 2022.
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CITY OF LAUREL
Library Board
09/13/2022 06:31 PM
Laurel Public Library
COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT:
X Katie Fjelstad X Arthur Vogele, Board Chair – via Zoom
X Kate Manley X Lela Schlitz
X Nancy Schmidt, Secretary Vacant
X Clair Killebrew – Foundation Liaison
OTHERS PRESENT: None
1. Public Input
Citizens may address the committee regarding any item of city business not on the agenda. The duration
for an individual speaking under Public Comment is limited to three minutes. While all comments are
welcome, the committee will not take action on any item not on the agenda.
a. Addressing the Board - None
2. General Items
a. Minutes for August 2022 were presented. Kate motioned to accept the minutes as
corrected (Lela was here in person), Lela seconded the motion. Motion passed.
b. The library received two $50 donations last month from Ray Wells. Laurel Public Library
was awarded the ELSA award by the Montana State Library. ELSA is Excellent Library
Service Award given to libraries that meet minimum standards set by the State Library.
c. Circulation Report - Traffic: down 14%; circulation: all items circulated totaled 4,775
(including 574 eBooks), book circulation was up 23.7%, media circulation was up
41.77%, eBook checkouts for this month was 12.8% of total book circulation, we
circulated 958 items to partners and 234 items from other libraries; computers: internet
use was up 43.8%, children’s use was up 44%, wi-fi use up 8.1%; patron cards: city
patrons make up 62.9% of registered users, county 28.5% and out of county users make
up 2.6%. There were 90 tech assists in August.
3. New Business
a. Kate has done some preliminary research on mill levies for libraries. She made
numerous phone calls trying to determine the next steps for pursuing a dedicated mill
levy for the library.
Discussion had determined that a Board meeting should be held to examine the process
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more closely before taking it to the Council. Since Nancy will be in Helena on the 11 th at
State Library meetings it was agreed that the next meeting would be Friday, October
28th at 9:00 am. Three hours are being set aside for discussions. The Board would like to
have the information compiled and ready to go to Council in January.
4. Old Business
a. Nancy presented the final budget to the board for a final vote. The library is receiving 31
mills from the City which puts our budget at $279,000 for FY22/23. We only have $5,000
budgeted for books so we use donations to purchase the bulk of the new books. The
State Library is asking for more money from the legislature next year to help fund state -
wide projects. Our budget also includes the 2% raise for all union staff as well as 2% for
the director.
b. The final counts for the Summer Reading Program/Book Buzz and Summer Lunches will
be available by the next meeting. Both programs started out slower but gained
momentum towards the end of the summer. Our part of the reading program wrapped
up in August and Book Buzz ended in July. Next year we will ask Town Pump for the
books grant to expand programming for the summer. The lunch program ended on the
14th so the students missed a week of meals this year. We asked for lunches in bags but
they didn’t have time for prepping them.
c. Nancy attended the arbitration training in Great Falls. She will download and send her
18 pages of notes to Board members before the next meeting. She felt the trainings
were very informational and enlightening.
d. Kate, Arthur and Nancy attended the Federation meeting in Red Lodge on September
10th, 2022. Our training was helpful in determining that we need to update our policies
for the library, especially the hotspot policy. There was some information shared that
we need to have someone not associated with the library read the policy to see if it
seems friendly. A couple members of the State Library are talking about creating a
‘Library Passport’ or self-guided tours of libraries around the state. One question that
has arisen is whether still a need for Federations around the state. This will be di scussed
further at the Coordinator’s meeting in Helena. Eli had created a Google Doc of the book
kit list that he created to share with other libraries. It may become part of the state
resources for book kits around Montana.
5. Other Items
a. Upcoming Items:
Coordinator’s/Commission meeting in Helena – October 11th/12th, 2022; this is
for Nancy to attend, she may take someone with her.
MLA Fall Retreat in Chico – October 2nd-3rd, 2022; Nancy is planning on
attending. Lela has expressed a desire to attend the retreat also.
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6. Announcements
a. Next regular meeting is being canceled so we can have a scheduled meeting on October
28, 2022 at 9:00 am in the library commons area. This is being planned for 3 hours.
Kate motioned that meeting be adjourned, Katie seconded the motion. Meeting
adjourned at 7:48 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Nancy L Schmidt
Nancy L Schmidt
Library Director
Secretary for the Board
NOTE: This meeting is open to the public. This meeting is for information and discussion of listed
agenda items.
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18. Park Board Minutes of December 1, 2022.
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CITY OF LAUREL
PARK BOARD
THURSDAY, December 1, 2022
5:30 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
MINUTES
Meeting called to order at 5:30 by Irv Wilke with Richard Herr, Richard Klose, Evan Bruce, Phyllis Bromgard, Paul Kober and Jon Rutt in
attendance. No city representatives in attendance.
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.
No Comments
General Items
1. Approval of Park Board Minutes of November 3, 2022
Evan B moved Paul 2nd and the motion was approved after correcting the minutes. A second bid
had been submitted for the doors at the American legion Building by Dale and Jax for $9,900.00.
New Business
2. “Love for Lexie” Melissa Saylor for Park Donation. No one attended
3. Skate Park Group. No one attended, but Jon reported that the group has a grant to build a Skate
Park if the City can allow a location. No action taken.
4. Park maintenance District was approved last meeting and sent to City Council and no action has
been taken yet.
Old Business
5. Playground Equipment at Lions park-Nothing reported. Rotary Benches have been located and
the pads are ready for concrete. Weather allowing.
6. Fir Field Bike Park is waiting for dirt.
7. Splash Park at Thompson Park is raising funds with 2 fundraisers coming in December and
February. Approximately $130,000 in the bank with another $25,000 probably coming in before the
end of the year. No reports or status from the City.
8. Lighting and Electrical Project at Riverside Park is done.
9. American Legion Building has had work done on the HVAC and checking on insulating. MDU
is not sure if they have an active line to the building and so the City may temporary propane to
get it heated. Some options still being considered for new doors.
10. Riverside Park Updates. Jon motioned for the City to investigate finding extra slots to camp in
at Riverside Park for use by contractors for CHS and Richard H. 2nd. Motion approved.
11. Riverside Park Other Buildings. The shooting building and the Rod and Gun Club building
were vandalized recently, and no more information was available. Evan motioned to see if the
City could install cameras at Riverside and Lions Park for security and Paul 2nd. Motion passed.
12. Building Reservation System. No update, but again an enterprise fund was discussed. We sent a
motion to the City Council earlier this year and have not seen any action.
Other Items
Discussion of the maintenance at Jaycee Hall and how will the consumables (toilet paper, cleaning
supplies, etc) be handled.
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Announcements
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
13. Next meeting January 5, 2023
Meeting was adjourned at 6:12
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19. Appointment of Sara Naylor and Fred Reilutz to the Laurel Fire Department.
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20. Appointment of Mary Nelson to the Library Board for a five-year term ending June 30, 2027.
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21. Appointment of Mike Kirschenmann to the Police Commission for a three-year term ending
April 30, 2025.
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22. Appointment of Paul Kober to the Park Board for a four-year term ending December 31,
2026.
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23. Appointment of Jon Rutt to the Park Board for a four-year term ending December 31, 2026.
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24. Appointment of Irv Wilke to the Park Board for a four-year term ending December 31, 2026.
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25. Appointment of Evan Bruce to the Park Board for a four-year term ending December 31,
2026.
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26. Appointment of Evan Bruce to the Yellowstone Historic Preservation Board for a two-year
term ending December 31, 2024.
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27. Appointment of Janice Lehman to the LURA - Advisory for a four-year term ending
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28. Resolution No. R22-75: A Resolution Of The City Council Authorizing The Mayor To Sign
A Memorandum Of Understanding Regarding House Bill 121.
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R22-75 Approve MOU Related to House Bill 121
RESOLUTION NO. R22-75
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING REGARDING HOUSE BILL 121.
WHEREAS, Yellowstone County (hereinafter “the County”), the City of Billings
(hereinafter “Billings”), and the City of Laurel (hereinafter “Laurel”) (hereinafter collectively
“the Parties”) wish to create and implement processes and procedures for complying with
requirements set forth by the Montana Legislature in the laws collectively known as House Bill
121 (hereinafter “HB121”) during the 2021 Legislative session;
WHEREAS, by virtue of HB121, the Parties are subject to various rights and
responsibilities, which the Parties wish to memorialize in an Interlocal Agreement, attached
hereto; and
WHEREAS, it is the intent of the Parties to comply with HB121 and to set forth as
clearly as possible the methods of doing so for each as well as for the Parties collectively.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Laurel,
Montana:
Section 1: Approval. The Memorandum of Understanding by and between the County,
Billings, and Laurel, a copy attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved.
Section 2: Execution. The Mayor is hereby given authority to execute the MOU on
behalf of the City of Laurel.
Introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council on the 13th day of December 2022
by Council Member _____________________.
PASSED and APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel, Montana on the
13th day of December 2022.
APPROVED by the Mayor on the 13th day of December 2022.
CITY OF LAUREL
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Dave Waggoner, Mayor
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ATTEST:
_______________________________
Kelly Strecker, Clerk-Treasurer
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
______________________________
Michele L. Braukmann, Civil City Attorney
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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
REGARDING HB121
This Memorandum of Understanding (“Agreement”) is entered into between Yellowstone
County (“County”), the City of Billings (“Billings”) and the City of Laurel (“Laurel”) (collectively “the
Parties”) for purposes of creating and implementing processes and procedures for complying with
requirements set forth by the Montana Legislature in the laws collectively known as House Bill 121
(“HB121”) during the 2021 Legislative session.
WHEREAS, the County, Billings and Laurel are parties to the agreement that creates the
multi-jurisdictional service district created to provide health services and health department functions
known as the “Interlocal Agreement;”
WHEREAS, by virtue of HB121, the Parties are subject to various rights and responsibilities
created by the Interlocal Agreement; and,
WHEREAS, it is the intent of the Parties to comply with HB121 and to set forth as clearly
as possible the methods of doing so for each as well as for the Parties collectively;
THEREFORE, this Agreement sets forth the following terms pursuant to which the County,
Billings and Laurel shall agree:
1. Definitions: This Agreement shall be subject to the following definitions:
(a) “Local Governing Body” shall refer to elected officials governing Yellowstone County (Board
of County Commissioners), the City of Billings (Billings City Council), and the City of Laurel
(Laurel City Council), respectively.
(b) “Local Governing Authority” shall refer to a subset of the Local Governing Bodies that is
constituted and empowered to provide oversight and approval of certain Health Office and
Board of Health recommendations as required under HB121 and as set forth herein.
2. Composition of and action by the Local Governing Authority.
(a) The Parties agree that, using the proportions described in the Interlocal Agreement, a five-
member Local Governing Authority will be created within one (1) month of the effective date
of this Agreement. Composition of the Local Governing Authority shall be as follows:
o Two (2) members appointed by the Yellowstone County Board of County
Commissioners;
o Two (2) members appointed by the Billings City Council; and,
o One (1) member appointed by the Laurel City Council.
(b) The Parties agree that each member of the Local Governing Authority must be currently
seated, elected members of the Local Governing Body that appoints them.
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(c) Each Local Governing Body has the sole appointment and removal authority for members of
the Local Governing Authority.
(d) Each appointed member of the local governing authority shall be appointed for a three (3)
year term.
(e) In the event that a Local Governing Body has one or more unfilled position(s) on the Local
Governing Authority, then the Local Governing Authority shall continue to operate, subject
to the terms of the quorum requirement that follows.
(f) A quorum of the Local Governing Authority shall be established by the presence of a majority
of appointed members at any meeting.
(g) The Local Governing Authority shall have a chairperson for purposes of meeting management
and logistics. The chairperson shall have no special powers or authorities different from or
greater than any other member. The chairperson shall rotate each calendar year, starting with
a representative of the County, followed by a representative of the City of Billings, and then
followed by the representative of the City of Laurel. The rotation cycle shall then repeat.
(h) The Local Governing Authority shall meet on an as-needed basis and may take action through
an in-person meeting or an electronic meeting (e.g., telephone or computer) subject to all open
meeting requirements. The chairperson, as part of his/her management and logistics function
shall determine the manner of meeting or acting for each time a need for local governing
authority discussion or action is required. The chairperson is responsible for ensuring proper
public notice is made of any and all meetings of the Local Governing Authority and that
minutes are recorded, as necessary.
(i) So long as a quorum is present, actions of the local governing authority shall be determined
by a simple majority vote of those present.
3. Issues Requiring Action by the Local Governing Authority.
(a) Appointment of a new Health Officer. Upon determining the need for a new Health Officer,
the Board of Health shall make its recommendation to the Local Governing Authority, which
shall act to approve or disapprove the recommendation after conducting a public meeting. In
the event that there is not a Health Officer in place at the time of the recommended
appointment, then the person recommended by the Board of Health for appointment may fill
the role until such time as the Local Governing Authority acts.
(b) Approval of new local public health rules. Any proposed new local public health rules shall
be developed and vetted by the Health Officer and Board of Health. When the development
process is complete, then the Board of Health or Health Officer shall notify the Local
Governing Authority that a decision is needed, and a public meeting shall be arranged by the
chairperson. The Local Governing Authority will then act to approve or disapprove the
proposed local public health rule.
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(c) Approval of revised local public health rules. If the Health Officer and Board of Health
determine that an existing rule needs to be modified, then they shall develop and vet the
proposed revisions. When the development process is complete, then the Board of Health or
Health Officer shall notify the Local Governing Authority that a decision is needed, and a
public meeting shall be arranged by the chairperson. The Local Governing Authority will then
act to approve or disapprove the proposed local public health rule. In the event that the Local
Governing Authority disapproves the proposed revision, then any existing local public health
rule shall remain in effect.
(d) Approval of fees proposed for adoption by the local governing body to administer regulations
for the control and disposal of sewage from private and public buildings and facilities.
4. Issues not Subject to Local Governing Authority Approval.
(a) The Parties wish to clarify that the purpose and scope of this Agreement, and of the Local
Governing Authority, is to comply with the terms of HB121. Therefore, it is necessary to
explicitly state some, though not all, of the issues that will not be addressed by the Local
Governing Authority.
(b) HB121 states that “(i)t is not a purpose of this chapter to hinder, slow, or remove
nonemergency-related powers granted to a local board of health.” [HB121, section 2.]
Therefore, the local governing bodies have determined that the following activities and
authorities are not subject to approval by the local governing authority:
o Completion of and action on authorized inspections (e.g., food service inspections,
public accommodation inspections, etc.), including issuance or denial of permits or
licenses resulting from such inspections.
o Issuance of quarantine and/or isolation order to individuals consistent with state law
and regulations governing the control of communicable diseases.
o Issuance of public health guidance for matters such as but not limited to emerging
infectious diseases, food supply warnings and recalls, water supply warnings and
recalls, etc.
o Time-sensitive actions required to protect the public, such as but not limited to closing
an unsanitary restaurant or preventing the sale of a potentially spoiled food after a
truck wreck.
o Approval of fees established under authority of the Board of Health unless otherwise
specified in this Agreement.
5. No Creation of Entity, Hold Harmless. This Agreement does not create any relationship
whereby the Parties create any governmental or non-governmental entity outside of the scope
described herein. This Agreement shall not be construed to create, either expressly or by
implication, the relationship of agency between the County, the City of Billings and/or the
City of Laurel in any manner in relation to the subject matter of this Agreement, and none
shall be liable for the acts, errors, or omissions of the others entered into, committed or
performed with respect to or in the performance of this Agreement. Each party agrees to
indemnify and holds the others harmless against any claims arising from the acts, errors or
omissions of its employees, appointees or agents.
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6. Legal Compliance. Each Party agrees to be solely responsible for compliance with all laws,
rules and requirements of each entity and agrees to abide by them as part of the Local
Governing Authority.
7. Governing Law, Dispute Resolution, Venue. This Agreement shall be governed by and
construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Montana. Should a dispute arise
regarding the terms of this Agreement, the Parties shall first enter into good faith discussions
in an attempt to resolve the dispute. Should the dispute result in litigation, the Parties agree
that proper venue lies in the Montana 13th Judicial District Court, Yellowstone County.
8. Entire Agreement. This Agreement embodies the entire understanding between the Parties
with respect to the specific subject matter hereof, and no prior oral or written representation
shall serve to modify or amend this Agreement. This Agreement may not be modified except
by action of all three governing bodies.
9. Termination. Any Party may terminate this Agreement for any reason when its governing
body adopts a resolution for termination, and it serves ninety (90) days advance written notice
of the intent to terminate on the other Parties.
10. Authorized Signatures. The Parties represent and agree that the persons signing this
Agreement have authorization to bind their respective governmental entities to the terms of
this Agreement and that this Agreement is not valid and enforceable until all Parties have
signed.
CITY OF BILLINGS, MONTANA
By:____________________________
MAYOR
Date:__________________________
ATTEST:
By:________________________
CITY CLERK
CITY OF LAUREL, MONTANA
By:____________________________
MAYOR
Date:__________________________
ATTEST:
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By:________________________
CITY CLERK
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
YELLOWSTONE COUNTY, MONTANA
By: ___________________________________
Date:__________________________________
ATTEST:
By:_____________________________________
COUNTY CLERK AND RECORDER
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29. Resolution No. R22-76: A Resolution Of The City Council Of Intent To Adopt An Official
Schedule Of Fees And Charges For The City Of Laurel And Repealing All Previous Resolutions
That Set Fees Or Charges That Conflict With The Schedule Attached Hereto Upon Its Effective
Date.
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R22-76 Intent to Adopt Schedule of Fees and Charges
RESOLUTION NO. R22-76
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF INTENT TO ADOPT AN OFFICIAL
SCHEDULE OF FEES AND CHARGES FOR THE CITY OF LAUREL AND
REPEALING ALL PREVIOUS RESOLUTIONS THAT SET FEES OR CHARGES
THAT CONFLICT WITH THE SCHEDULE ATTACHED HERETO UPON ITS
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City Council previously adopted Resolution No. R21-98 establishing
the City of Laurel’s fees and charges for various services into a Schedule of Fees and Charges,
to enable citizens to have immediate access to the various fees and charges levied by the City
for various services, in a format that is easy to obtain and simple to understand;
WHEREAS, the Laurel Municipal Code requires the City Council to review, modify,
and/or update its fees and charges on an annual basis through further Resolution of the City
Council;
WHEREAS, at the direction of the City Council, City Staff prepared the attached
Schedule of Fees and Charges for the City Council's consideration;
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to have at least one public hearing to gather
public input and comments prior to adopting the Resolution approving the proposed Schedule
of Fees and Charges; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing is set to gather public input and comments prior to
adopting a Resolution approving the proposed Schedule of Fees and Charges.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council hereby approves the
Resolution of Intent to adopt the Schedule of Fees and Charges attached hereto and
incorporated by reference herein; and
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that a public hearing is set on the 27th day of
December 2022 at 6:30 p.m.
Introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council on the 13th day of December 2022
by Council Member _____________________.
PASSED and APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel, Montana on the
13th day of December 2022.
APPROVED by the Mayor on the 13th day of December 2022.
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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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CITY OF LAUREL
SCHEDULE OF FEES AND CHARGES
AS OF ____________________________ RESOLUTION NO. R22-_____
Administrative, City Attorney, and Court Fees and Charges (except Library)
Returned Check ................................................................................................................................... $530.00
Document Photocopying
First 3 pages ............................................................................................................................... No Charge
Copies in excess of 3 pages – per page .......................................................................................... $0.25
Discovery Fee (Fee for production of discovery documents) (flat fee for USB drive)………………. $10.00
Additional Discovery Fee for Mailed Documents …………………………………………………….$10.00
Research City Records (Per Hour) ....................................................................................................... $530.00
Video Tape or DVD Copy ............................................................................................... First Copy $5025.00
............................................................................................................. Each Additional Copy $15.00
Dog License Fees and Renewals before April 1 (must be renewed each year)
Spayed Female/Neutered Male .................................................................................................. $210.00
Un-spayed Female/Un-neutered Male ..................................................................................... $3015.00
Dog License Renewals after April 1
Spayed Female/Neutered Male .................................................................................................. $320.00
Un-spayed Female/Un-neutered ................................................................................................ $430.00
Dog Kennel before April 1 (must be renewed each year)
Non-Commercial ......................................................................................................................... $50.00
Commercial ................................................................................................................................. $75.00
Business License
General ................................................................................................................................... $10075.00
Beer and/or Wine License ........................................................................................................ $4200.00
Three Apartments ....................................................................................................................... $530.00
Four Apartments ........................................................................................................................ $640.00
Five or more Apartments ........................................................................................................... $975.00
Pawn Shop ............................................................................................................................... $2100.00
Utilities ..................................................................................................................................... $4300.00
Amusement Machines .............................................................................................................. $1050.00
Live Music ............................................................................................................................... $1050.00
Junk .......................................................................................................................................... $1050.00
Liquor License ..................................................................................................................... $500406.00
Franchises ................................................................................................................................ $4300.00
Sexually Oriented Business ..................................................................................................... $7500.00
Police Department Fees and Charges
Victims Report ................................................................................................................................... $1510.00
Case Report ..................................................................................................................................... $43540.00
Case Report with pictures .................................................................................................................... $545.00
Vehicle Accident Report (form only) ................................................................................................. $210.00
Vehicle Accident Report with pictures ............................................................................................... $325.00
Audio Recording ................................................................................................................................. $750.00
Vehicle Impound – Per Day 1st week .................................................................................................. $425.00
Vehicle Impound – Per Day after 1st week .......................................................................................... $750.00
Dog Impound Fee ( 1st in calendar year) .......................................................................................... $53035.00
Dog Impound Fee ( subsequent in calendar year)…………………………………………………… $50.00
Dog Boarding Fee (24 hours after notification) – Per Day .......................................................... $1060100.00
Fingerprint Card .............................................................................................................................. $43035.00
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Subsequent Fingerprint Cards – Per Card .......................................................................................... $1055.00
False Alarm ( 3rd and consecutive in a calendar year)……………………………………………….$100.00
Fire Department Fees and Charges
Incident Report (NFIRS Copy) ............................................................................................................ $430.00
Photograph Copies – Color (35mm) Prints .......................................................... Cost of Processing + $25.00
Photograph Copies – Enlargements ..................................................................... Cost of Processing + $25.00
Photograph Copies – Digital (Copy of Disk) ....................................................................................... $354.00
Fire Suppression Fees Charged to Non-Residents or for Code or Ordinance Violations
Base Rate for First Hour of Response for working fires, rescue operations, hazmat or
large scale incidents .............................................................................................................. $1,1500.00
Base Rate for Service Assist Calls or Minor Calls ........................................................... $10700.00
For each Fireman ..................................................................................................................... $3520.00/hour
Base Rate for Assist and Investigate ...................................................................................... $25000.00/hour
Rates for Additional Hours after the First Hour of Any Response
(Time calculated from time of response to return to service.)
Engine #1 ............................................................................................................................... $40250.00
Engine #2 ............................................................................................................................... $40250.00
Engine #4 ............................................................................................................................... $40200.00
Squad 5................................................................................................................................... $40250.00
Tender #1 ................................................................................................................................. $1275.00
Tender #2 ................................................................................................................................. $1275.00
Support #1 ................................................................................................................................ $1275.00
Command 1 .............................................................................................................................. $1500.00
Command 2 .............................................................................................................................. $1500.00
Brush #1 ................................................................................................................................... $1500.00
Brush #2 ................................................................................................................................... $1500.00
Brush #3 ................................................................................................................................... $1500.00
Brush #5 ................................................................................................................................... $1500.00
Business inspection within jurisdiction – marketing fireworks, firecrackers and other pyrotechnics $2500.00
False Fire Alarms (per year)
First ............................................................................................................................................. Free
Second ...................................................................................................................................... $2100.00
Third ......................................................................................................................................... $4200.00
Fourth + .................................................................................................................................... $6300.00
Fire Extinguisher Training
10 Students ................................................................................................................................. $150.00
-Additional per student........................................................................................................... $15.00
Ambulance Service Fees
Paramedic Base Rate .................................................................................................................... $1,9400.00
Basic Base Rate .............................................................................................................................. $1,6100.00
First Lift Assist in a Quarter: .......................................................................................... No Charge
Second Lift Assist in a Quarter: ................................................................................................. No Charge
Third Lift Assist (and all that follow) in a Quarter: ............................................................................. $25.00
Mileage with Patient (per mile) ............................................................................................................. $18.00
Other Charges
Treat Only ................................................................................................................................ $2180.00
Basic Disposable Supplies ....................................................................................................... $2170.00
Paramedic Disposable Supplies ............................................................................................... $3200.00
Defibrillator Supplies .............................................................................................................. $3200.00
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EKG Supplies ............................................................................................................................. $150.00
Wait Time .................................................................................................................................. $155.00
Extra Attendant .......................................................................................................................... $175.00
DOA Transport ........................................................................................................................ $3200.00
Stand-By Rate – QRU (1 person) (per Hour)............................................................................. $150.00
Stand-By Rate – Ambulance (2 people) (per Hour) ................................................................ $2100.00
Nebulizer .................................................................................................................................... $535.00
Decontamination of Ambulance .............................................................................................. $1070.00
IV Supplies ............................................................................................................................... $1050.00
Glucometer ................................................................................................................................. $740.00
Pulse Ox ..................................................................................................................................... $520.00
Spinal Immobilization ................................................................................................................ $850.00
Splinting ..................................................................................................................................... $725.00
Supraglottic Airway (BVM/King) ........................................................................................... $2100.00
Suction Kit ................................................................................................................................. $215.00
Intraosseous Kit (IO) ................................................................................................................ $2500.00
Wound Care ............................................................................................................................... $520.00
Pelvic Splint (any size) ............................................................................................................ $1500.00
Burn Kit ................................................................................................................................... $1050.00
Needle Decompression ............................................................................................................ $1500.00
ET Intubation .......................................................................................................................... $1500.00
Capnography Monitoring .......................................................................................................... $415.00
Cricothyrotomy ....................................................................................................................... $1750.00
Medication Charges
Adenosine ................................................................................................................................. $ 325.00
Albuterol Neb 5mg .................................................................................................................... $215.00
Amiodarone ............................................................................................................................... $ 320.00
Aspirin........................................................................................................................................ $210.00
Atropine .................................................................................................................................... $ 430.00
Benadryl Tab 25mg .................................................................................................................... $215.00
Calcium Gluconate .................................................................................................................... $ 435.00
D5W Solution ............................................................................................................................ $320.00
D10W Solution per 1000 ml ...................................................................................................... $325.00
D50W Solution .......................................................................................................................... $325.00
Diphenhydramine Injectable 50 mg .......................................................................................... $ 210.00
Dopamine .................................................................................................................................. $ 435.00
Epinephrine Injector Adult....................................................................................................... $3500.00
Epinephrine Injector Pediatric ................................................................................................. $4500.00
Epinephrine 1 mg/ml .................................................................................................................. $430.00
Epinephrine 1:1000 ................................................................................................................... $ 540.00
Epinephrine 1:10000 ................................................................................................................. $ 320.00
Fentanyl..................................................................................................................................... $ 430.00
Furosemide ................................................................................................................................ $ 210.00
Glucagon 1mg .......................................................................................................................... $4750.00
Haloperidol ............................................................................................................................... $215.00
Humidified Oxygen ................................................................................................................ $1090.00
Ipratropium Bromide Inhalant 2.5 ml ....................................................................................... $ 105.00
Ketamine ................................................................................................................................. $ 1325.00
Lidocaine................................................................................................................................... $ 325.00
Magnesium Sulphate ................................................................................................................ $ 320.00
Midazolam ................................................................................................................................ $ 215.00
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Morphine Sulfate per 10 mg ..................................................................................................... $ 430.00
Narcan (Naloxone) per 2 mg ..................................................................................................... $ 755.00
Nitro Tab .................................................................................................................................. $ 320.00
Nitrous Oxide Administration ................................................................................................. $ 3750.00
Norepinephrine ....................................................................................................................... $ 1080.00
NS Solution 500 cc ................................................................................................................... $ 430.00
NS Solution 1000 cc ................................................................................................................. $ 760.00
Ondansetron (Zolfran) Injectable 4 mg ..................................................................................... $ 215.00
Ondansetron (Zolfran) Oral 4 mg ............................................................................................... $ 52.00
Oral Glucose 30 g ..................................................................................................................... $ 215.00
Oxygen ..................................................................................................................................... $ 980.00
Sodium Bicarbonate .................................................................................................................. $ 650.00
Solu-Cortef 100 mg ................................................................................................................... $ 875.00
Solu-Medrol 125 mg ................................................................................................................. $ 320.00
Thiamine 200 mg ...................................................................................................................... $ 325.00
Tranexamic Acid (TXA) ........................................................................................................... $ 980.00
EMT Class (plus the cost of books and testing) ............................................................................... $6500.00
Advanced EMT Class (plus the cost of books and testing) ............................................................ $21,500.00
CODE DEFINITION CHARGE/RATE
A0425 Ambulance Mileage (per loaded mile) $18.00
A0428 Transport, BLS non-emergent $850.00
A0429 Transport, BLS emergent $1,200.00
A0426 Transport, ALS non-emergent $1,000.00
A0427 Transport, ALS emergent $1,400.00
A0433 Transport, ALS 2 emergent $1,600.00
A0434 Specialty Care Transport $2,000.00
A0424 Extra Ambulance Attendant $100.00
A0382 BLS routine supplies $100.00
A0398 ALS routine supplies $200.00
A0384 Defibrillation supplies $150.00
A0394 IV Supplies $75.00
A0396 Intubation $175.00
A0422 Oxygen $75.00
A0420 Waiting time (with patient) $75.00
Decontamination $50.00
Stand by Rate QRU (1 person) (per hour) $75.00
Stand by Rate Ambulance (2 person) (per hour) $100.00
TNT1 Simple response (lift assist, etc.) $25.00
TNT2 Response, treatment using BLS Supplies / no transport $50.00
TNT3 Response, treatment using ALS or ALS2 Supplies / no
transport
$100.00
Glucagon $300.00
Patient Care Report Copy (HIPAA Compliant) $25.00
Water Rates & Charges
See current resolution (Resolution No. R11-110).
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Raw (untreated) Water: Base rate as per meter size, plus $0.405/1000 gallons.
System Development Fees (Based on Line Size):
¾ Inch ................................................................................................................................... $21,500.00
1 Inch ............................................................................................................................. $4,4752,685.00
1¼ Inch .......................................................................................................................... $6,9504,170.00
1½ Inch ............................................................................................................................... $106,000.00
2 Inch ........................................................................................................................... $17,8500,710.00
3 Inch ................................................................................................................................ $4024,000.00
4 Inch .......................................................................................................................... $7142,425855.00
Connections to the water system with meters larger than 4 inches or when the unique usage characteristics of a large
water user may require, the City will determine the system development fee at that time if the City can provide the
service as requested.
Curb Box Repair Insurance Fee: $1.00/month per water account.
Utility Hook-Up Fees:
Water Tapping – Two Inches or Less .................................................................................................. $250.00
Water Tapping – Greater Than Two Inches .................................................................................... Fee x 1.25
Labor/Operator Rate Per Hour ............................................................................................................. $640.00
Heavy Equipment Rate Per Hour ..................................................................................................... $10075.00
Other Fees for Repairs, etc.:
Frozen or Damaged Meter ................................................. Replacement meter or meter parts cost plus 25%
Plus the Labor/Operator Rate Per Hour .................................................................................. $640.00
OR overtime hourly rate if called out after hours ..................................................................... $90.00
Hydrant meter rental ................................................................................. $476.00/month prorated plus the total usage
Utility Billing Fees and Deposits:
New Accounts or Re-Establishing an Account .................................................................................. $3525.00
Restoring Service to a Delinquent Account ....................................................................................... $7550.00
Deposit for New Meter Accounts, No Service in Previous Year..................................................... $17150.00
Charge for check returned by bank as unpaid ...................................................................................... $530.00
Wastewater Rates & Charges
See current resolution (Resolution No. R11-110).
Septic dump fee .................................. $640.00/minimum up to 1,000 gallons plus $0.064/gallon thereafter;
(Resolution No. R15-96) ................................................................................ $40.00 cleanup fee for spillage
System Development Fees
System Development Fees (Based on Line Size) – Sewer
Residential
Each housing unit ............................................................................................................... $21,0700.00
Duplex = 2 units; Triplex = 3 units; Four-plex = 4 units; Etc.
Commercial - Based on water meter size; Includes Subdivisions for Rent or Lease
¾ Inch ................................................................................................................................. $21,7000.00
1 Inch ............................................................................................................................. $4,8331,790.00
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1¼ Inch .......................................................................................................................... $7,5062,780.00
1½ Inch ........................................................................................................................ $10,8004,000.00
2 Inch ........................................................................................................................... $19,2787,140.00
3 Inch ......................................................................................................................... $43,20016,000.00
4 Inch ......................................................................................................................... $77,13928,570.00
Connections to the wastewater system with water meters larger than 4 inches or when the unique usage characteristics
of a large water user may require, the City will determine the system development fee at that time if the City can
provide the service as requested.
Solid Waste Fees and Charges
See current resolution (Resolution No. R14-34).
(Resolution No. R15-101)
(4) Multiple Containers. Non-residential users who use multiple containers shall be assigned a volume of
use variable for each container used.
Roll Off Container Set / Reset................................................................................................... $30.00
Roll Off Container Haul.......................................................................................................... $150.00
Roll Off Container Cost per Ton........................................................Current City of Billings’ landfill rates
Replacement Waste Container (due to negligence)........................................................... Cost x $1.50
All Tires....................................................................................................................................... $5.00/tire
Container Site Waste - Business and Non-City Residents and/or City Residents that do not use City Solid
Waste Services
Minimum.......................................................................................................................... $105.00
Per Additional Cubic Yard................................................................................................................
$10.00
Non-Residential Garbage Disposal Rate Schedule
See current resolution (____________________)..
Park and Recreation Fees and Charges
Shelter Reservation ............................................................................................................................ $5040.00
Special Event Application Fee ............................................................................................................... $35.00
Special Events in Parks ...................................................................................................................... $1050.00/one day
........................................................................................................................................... $15075.00/two days
Youth ActivitiesSports in Parks .................................................... No ChargeFee can be waived by Mayor
Garbage Cans for Special Events ........................................................................................ $17.00/100 gallons prepaid
Special Event Clean Up Fee ....................................................................................................... $45.00/hour/employee
Alcohol Sales at Special Event ............................................................................................................ $100
Riverside Park Camping Fees
Tent Space (per night) .......................................................................................................... $210.00
Back in Space (per night) ...................................................................................................... $215.00
Pull Through Space (per night) .............................................................................................. $320.00
Riverside Park Building Reservation Fee
Small Meeting Room .............................................................................................................. $530.00
Large Meeting Room W/ Kitchen ........................................................................................ $4300.00
Damage/Cleaning Deposit (Refundable upon Inspection) ................................................... $4300.00
Monthly (12) Meetings in Small Meeting Room W/ Use of Large Room Once ................ $75500.00 per year
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Library
Photocopy Fees (per page) ....................................................................................................................... $0.2510
Printer Fees
Black and White (per page) ........................................................................................................... $0.2510
Lost or Damaged Book ......................................................................................................................... Cost
Library Cards for Non-Residents
For Three Months (Minimum) .......................................................................................... No Charge
Per Year ............................................................................................................................ No Charge
Interlibrary Loan Postage (per item) ...................................................................................................... $52.00 After 3
Community Room
Use during library hours ................................................................................................................. $103.00/hour
Use after hours (per hour or any portion of an hour) ................................................................. $430.00
Refundable Cleaning Deposit .................................................................................................... $430.00
Library Card Replacement Fee (per Card)............................................................................................. $52.00
Fax Fees (per page) .................................................................................................................................. $0.425 Send
..................................................................................................................................................... $0.310 Receive
Cemetery Fees
(Please Note: Cemetery caretaker must be present at all interments.)
(Please Note: Burials are not permitted on Sundays , holidays or Saturday afternoons.)
City Residents
Full Grave ................................................................................................................................ $4350.00
Baby Grave ............................................................................................................................. $3200.00
Non-Residents
Full Grave ................................................................................................................................ $6500.00
Baby Grave ............................................................................................................................. $3250.00
Opening and Closing
Full Grave ................................................................................................................................ $3280.00
Full Grave on Saturday mornings ............................................................................................ $4380.00
Baby Grave ............................................................................................................................. $3200.00
Baby Grave on Saturday mornings ......................................................................................... $3250.00
Cremation ................................................................................................................................. $2150.00
Cremation on Saturday mornings ............................................................................................ $3200.00
Two Cremations on single plot ............................................................................................... $3225.00
Two Cremations on single plot on Saturdays ........................................................................ $ 4300.00
Set Cremation Urn at existing Headstones .......................................................................................... $410.00
Private Sale of any plot (transfer processing fee) ................................................................................ $425.00
Disinterment fee for a full burial ....................................................................................................... $4300.00
Disinterment fee for cremains............................................................................................................ $3225.00
Planning Item Fee Notes
Annexation into the City of Laurel (80 acres or less) $ 7500.00 + $325.00/acre
Annexation into the City of Laurel (81 acres or more) $ 7500.00 + $545.00/acre
Cash in Lieu of Parking spaces outside of the Central Business
District $ 8750.00 + $25.00/space
Conditional Use Application (Commercial) $ 1,3250.00
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Conditional Use Application (Residential) $ 8750.00
Floodplain Permit $ 3200.00
Home Occupations $ 2100.00
Outdoor Seating $ 3200.00 +$25.00/day
Planned Unit Development Concept Plan $ 8750.00
Planned Unit Development Preliminary Plan $ 1,3250.00 +$50.00/acre
Planned Unit Development Final Plan $ 1,6500.00 +$25.00/acre
Review of Buildings for Lease or Rent $ 3250.00
Site Plan Review Fee (Commercial) $ 6500.00
Site Plan Review Fee (Residential) $ 3250.00
Special Review (Commercial) $ 1,3250.00
Special Review (Residential) $ 8750.00
Special Review Applications resubmitted within one year of a
withdrawal request made after the legal advertising $ 6500.00
Staff Research $ 5035.00 Per Hour
Temporary Use Permit $ 4350.00
Vacation of Street or Alley $ 3250.00
Variance (Commercial) $ 1,3250.00
Variance (Residential) $ 8750.00
Variance Applications resubmitted within one year of a
withdrawal request made after the legal advertising $ 8750.00
Zone Change $ 1,3250.00 + $45.00/acre
Zone Change Applications resubmitted within 1 year of a
withdrawal request made after the legal advertising $ 8750.00
Zoning Compliance/Verification Letter $ 200125.00
Zoning Map Amendment $ 1,7500.00 + $45.00/acre
Subdivision Item Subdivision Fee Notes
Corrections or Adjustments to Plats, Conditions, and Supporting
Documents after Preliminary Plat Approval: $ 3250.00
Corrections or Vacations of Recorded Final Subdivision Plats or
Supporting Documents $ 3250.00
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Exempt Subdivision $ 200.00
Final Plat (Minor) $ 1,3250.00
Final Plat, Major Subdivision, 6 to 40 lots $ 1,7500.00
Final Plat, Major Subdivision, 41 to 200 lots $ 2,2500.00
Final Plat, Major Subdivision, Over 200 lots $ 3,5000.00
Major Adjustments for Minor Subdivisions $ 75500.00
Major Adjustments for Major Subdivision, 6 to 40 lots $ 1,3250.00
Major Adjustments for Major Subdivision, 41 to 200 lots $ 1,8750.00
Major Adjustments for Major Subdivision, Over 200 lots $ 2,3250.00
Minor Adjustments, Major and Minor Subdivisions $ 3250.00
Pre-Application Meeting $ 7500.00 + $25.00/lot
Preliminary Plat (Minor) $ 1,9750.00 + $50.00/lot
Preliminary Plat, Major Subdivision, 6 to 40 lots $ 2,25000.00 + $25.00/lot
Preliminary Plat, Major Subdivision, 41 to 200 lots $ 2,9750.00 + $25.00/lot
Preliminary Plat, Major Subdivision, Over 200 lots $ 3,7500.00 + $25.00/lot
Subdivision for Rent or Lease, Final Plan $ 1,5000.00
Subdivision for Rent or Lease, Preliminary Plan $ 1,2500.00
All Appeals the same as the Application Fee
Building Permit Fee Notes
Additional Plan Review required by changes, additions or
revisions to plans (minimum charge - one half hour)
$
7547.00 Per Hour
Additional Re-Inspection Fee
$
750.00
Building Permit - See Appendix A
Demolition Permit - See Appendix A
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Encroachment Permit
$
1500.00
Fence Permit
$
10075.00
Fire Inspection (includes one follow up inspection)
$
10050.00
Mobile Home Blocking Permit (includes two-meter inspections)
$
10075.00
Moving Permit
$
2500.00
Photocopies (over 3 pages) $ 0.25 Per Page
Plan Review (Commercial) - 65% of Building Permit Fee
Plan Review (Residential) - 50% of Building Permit Fee
Plotter Photocopies $ 7.00 Per page
Right-of-way Excavation Permit (Gravel)
$
1500.00
Right-of-way Excavation Permit (Paved)
$
20150.00
Roofing Permit (Commercial)
$
2500.00
Roofing Permit (Residential)
$
1500.00
Siding Installation Permit $ 75.00
Sidewalk, Driveway Approach, Curb & Gutter Permit
$
1500.00
Sign Permit - See Appendix A
Sign Plan Review Fees - 50% of Sign Permit Fee
Temporary Sign Permit
$
750.00
Temporary Structure Permit
$
1500.00
Window Replacement Installation Permit – No Structural
Modifications $ 75.00
Formatted Table
Formatted: Left
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APPENDIX A: BUILDING PERMIT FEES
Building permit fees are determined by the total valuation of the project. For new construction and additions, the
total valuation is determined by the most recent Valuation data as published by the International Code Council. For
remodel projects, the total valuation is based on the documented project cost. (RPR is Resi dential Plan Review, CPR
is Commercial Plan Review)
Valuation BP Fee RPR Fee CPR Fee Valuation BP Fee RPR Fee CPR Fee
$1 - $500 $ 36.00 $ 18.00 $ 23.40 $22,001 - $23,000 $ 544.50 $ 272.25 $ 353.93
$501 - $600 $ 40.50 $ 20.25 $ 26.33 $23,001 - $24,000 $ 565.50 $ 282.75 $ 367.58
$601 - $700 $ 45.00 $ 22.50 $ 29.25 $24,001 - $25,000 $ 586.50 $ 293.25 $ 381.23
$701 - $800 $ 49.50 $ 24.75 $ 32.18 $25,001 - $26,000 $ 601.50 $ 300.75 $ 390.98
$801 - $900 $ 54.00 $ 27.00 $ 35.10 $26,001 - $27,000 $ 616.50 $ 308.25 $ 400.73
$901 - $1,000 $ 58.50 $ 29.25 $ 38.03 $27,001 - $28,000 $ 633.00 $ 316.50 $ 411.45
$1,001 - $1,100 $ 63.00 $ 31.50 $ 40.95 $28,001 - $29,000 $ 648.00 $ 324.00 $ 421.20
$1,101 - $1,200 $ 67.50 $ 33.75 $ 43.88 $29,001 - $30,000 $ 663.00 $ 331.50 $ 430.95
$1,201 - $1,300 $ 72.00 $ 36.00 $ 46.80 $30,001 - $31,000 $ 678.00 $ 339.00 $ 440.70
$1,301 - $1,400 $ 76.50 $ 38.25 $ 49.73 $31,001 - $32,000 $ 693.00 $ 346.50 $ 450.45
$1,401 - $1,500 $ 81.00 $ 40.50 $ 52.65 $32,001 - $33,000 $ 708.00 $ 354.00 $ 460.20
$1,501 - $1,600 $ 85.50 $ 42.75 $ 55.58 $33,001 - $34,000 $ 723.00 $ 361.50 $ 469.95
$1,601 - $1,700 $ 90.00 $ 45.00 $ 58.50 $34,001 - $35,000 $ 738.00 $ 369.00 $ 479.70
$1,701 - $1,800 $ 94.50 $ 47.25 $ 61.43 $35,001 - $36,000 $ 753.00 $ 376.50 $ 489.45
$1,801 - $1,900 $ 99.00 $ 49.50 $ 64.35 $36,001 - $37,000 $ 768.00 $ 384.00 $ 499.20
$1,901 - $2,000 $ 103.50 $ 51.75 $ 67.28 $37,001 - $38,000 $ 784.50 $ 392.25 $ 509.93
$2,001 - $3,000 $ 124.50 $ 62.25 $ 80.93 $38,001 - $39,000 $ 799.50 $ 399.75 $ 519.68
$3,001 - $4,000 $ 145.50 $ 72.75 $ 94.58 $39,001 - $40,000 $ 814.50 $ 407.25 $ 529.43
$4,001 - $5,000 $ 166.50 $ 83.25 $ 108.23 $40,001 - $41,000 $ 829.50 $ 414.75 $ 539.18
$5,001 - $6,000 $ 187.50 $ 93.75 $ 121.88 $41,001 - $42,000 $ 844.50 $ 422.25 $ 548.93
$6,001 - $7,000 $ 208.50 $ 104.25 $ 135.53 $42,001 - $43,000 $ 859.50 $ 429.75 $ 558.68
$7,001 - $8,000 $ 229.50 $ 114.75 $ 149.18 $43,001 - $44,000 $ 874.50 $ 437.25 $ 568.43
$8,001 - $9,000 $ 250.50 $ 125.25 $ 162.83 $44,001 - $45,000 $ 889.50 $ 444.75 $ 578.18
$9,001 - $10,000 $ 271.50 $ 135.75 $ 176.48 $45,001 - $46,000 $ 904.50 $ 452.25 $ 587.93
$10,001 - $11,000 $ 292.50 $ 146.25 $ 190.13 $46,001 - $47,000 $ 919.50 $ 459.75 $ 597.68
$11,001 - $12,000 $ 313.50 $ 156.75 $ 203.78 $47,001 - $48,000 $ 934.50 $ 467.25 $ 607.43
$12,001 - $13,000 $ 334.50 $ 167.25 $ 217.43 $48,001 - $49,000 $ 949.50 $ 474.75 $ 617.18
$13,001 - $14,000 $ 355.50 $ 177.75 $ 231.08 $49,001 - $50,000 $ 964.50 $ 482.25 $ 626.93
$14,001 - $15,000 $ 376.50 $ 188.25 $ 244.73 $50,001 - $51,000 $ 976.50 $ 488.25 $ 634.73
$15,001 - $16,000 $ 397.50 $ 198.75 $ 258.38 $51,001 - $52,000 $ 987.00 $ 493.50 $ 641.55
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$16,001 - $17,000 $ 418.50 $ 209.25 $ 272.03 $52,001 - $53,000 $ 997.50 $ 498.75 $ 648.38
$17,001 - $18,000 $ 439.50 $ 219.75 $ 285.68 $53,001 - $54,000 $ 1,008.00 $ 504.00 $ 655.20
$18,001 - $19,000 $ 460.50 $ 230.25 $ 299.33 $54,001 - $55,000 $ 1,018.50 $ 509.25 $ 662.03
$19,001 - $20,000 $ 481.50 $ 240.75 $ 312.98 $55,001 - $56,000 $ 1,029.00 $ 514.50 $ 668.85
$20,001 - $21,000 $ 502.50 $ 251.25 $ 326.63 $56,001 - $57,000 $ 1,039.50 $ 519.75 $ 675.68
$21,001 - $22,000 $ 523.50 $ 261.75 $ 340.28 $57,001 - $58,000 $ 1,050.00 $ 525.00 $ 682.50
Valuation BP Fee RPR Fee CPR Fee
$58,001 - $59,000 $ 1,060.50 $ 530.25 $ 689.33
$59,001 - $60,000 $ 1,071.00 $ 535.50 $ 696.15
$60,001 - $61,000 $ 1,081.50 $ 540.75 $ 702.98
$61,001 - $62,000 $ 1,092.00 $ 546.00 $ 709.80
$62,001 - $63,000 $ 1,102.50 $ 551.25 $ 716.63
$63,001 - $64,000 $ 1,113.00 $ 556.50 $ 723.45
$64,001 - $65,000 $ 1,123.50 $ 561.75 $ 730.28
$100,001 - $500,000: $1491.00 for
the first $100,000, plus $6.40 for
each additional $1,000 or portion
thereof.
$65,001 - $66,000 $ 1,134.00 $ 567.00 $ 737.10
$66,001 - $67,000 $ 1,144.50 $ 572.25 $ 743.93
$67,001 - $68,000 $ 1,155.00 $ 577.50 $ 750.75
$68,001 - $69,000 $ 1,165.50 $ 582.75 $ 757.58
$69,001 - $70,000 $ 1,176.00 $ 588.00 $ 764.40
$70,001 - $71,000 $ 1,186.50 $ 593.25 $ 771.23
$500,001 - $1,000,000: $4,051.00
for the first $500,000 plus $5.47
for each additional $1,000 or
portion thereof.
$71,001 - $72,000 $ 1,197.00 $ 598.50 $ 778.05
$72,001 - $73,000 $ 1,207.50 $ 603.75 $ 784.88
$73,001 - $74,000 $ 1,218.00 $ 609.00 $ 791.70
$74,001 - $75,000 $ 1,228.50 $ 614.25 $ 798.53
$75,001 - $76,000 $ 1,239.00 $ 619.50 $ 805.35
$76,001 - $77,000 $ 1,249.50 $ 624.75 $ 812.18
$1,000,000 and up: $6,239.00 for
the first $1,000,000 plus $4.58 for
each additional $1,000 or portion
thereof.
$77,001 - $78,000 $ 1,260.00 $ 630.00 $ 819.00
$78,001 - $79,000 $ 1,270.50 $ 635.25 $ 825.83
$79,001 - $80,000 $ 1,281.00 $ 640.50 $ 832.65
$80,001 - $81,000 $ 1,291.50 $ 645.75 $ 839.48
$81,001 - $82,000 $ 1,302.00 $ 651.00 $ 846.30
$82,001 - $83,000 $ 1,312.50 $ 656.25 $ 853.13 Residential Plan Review = 50% of
Permit Fee
$83,001 - $84,000 $ 1,323.00 $ 661.50 $ 859.95
$84,001 - $85,000 $ 1,333.50 $ 666.75 $ 866.78
$85,001 - $86,000 $ 1,344.00 $ 672.00 $ 873.60 Commercial Plan Review = 65% of
Permit Fee
$86,001 - $87,000 $ 1,354.50 $ 677.25 $ 880.43
$87,001 - $88,000 $ 1,365.00 $ 682.50 $ 887.25
$88,001 - $89,000 $ 1,375.50 $ 687.75 $ 894.08 If work has started prior to
issuance of a permit, the Building
Permit Fee will double.
$89,001 - $90,000 $ 1,386.00 $ 693.00 $ 900.90
$90,001 - $91,000 $ 1,396.50 $ 698.25 $ 907.73
$91,001 - $92,000 $ 1,407.00 $ 703.50 $ 914.55
$92,001 - $93,000 $ 1,417.50 $ 708.75 $ 921.38
$93,001 - $94,000 $ 1,428.00 $ 714.00 $ 928.20
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$94,001 - $95,000 $ 1,438.50 $ 719.25 $ 935.03
$95,001 - $96,000 $ 1,449.00 $ 724.50 $ 941.85
$96,001 - $97,000 $ 1,459.50 $ 729.75 $ 948.68
$97,001 - $98,000 $ 1,470.00 $ 735.00 $ 955.50
$98,001 - $99,000 $ 1,480.50 $ 740.25 $ 962.33
$99,001 - $100,000 $ 1,491.00 $ 745.50 $ 969.15
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30. Resolution No. R22-77: A Resolution Of The City Council To Approve The Proposed
Increase In The Rates And Charges For The Users Of The Municipal Solid Waste Facilities And
Equipment To Be Effective January 1, 2023.
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RESOLUTION NO. R22-77
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO APPROVE THE PROPOSED
INCREASE IN THE RATES AND CHARGES FOR THE USERS OF THE
MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT TO BE EFFECTIVE
JANUARY 1, 2023.
WHEREAS, a need is anticipated for repair, improvement, and continued operation and
maintenance of existing and proposed solid waste facilities, equipment, and services for the
providing of collection and disposal of solid waste for the inhabitants of the City of Laurel,
Montana and its environs (hereinafter “the City”);
WHEREAS, it is essential to the public health, welfare, and safety of the inhabitants of
the City of Laurel and its environs to provide an adequate and safe solid waste collection service
and to provide adequate funding to meet the cost of constructing, maintaining, and operating
the same;
WHEREAS, the current solid waste collection and disposal rates and charges in effect
at the present time within the City of Laurel are not adequate to provide revenues with which
to defray the increased costs of operation, maintenance, and capital of the City's solid waste
facilities, equipment, and services;
WHEREAS, the provision of the solid waste facilities, equipment, and services is
essential to the preservation of the public's health and welfare;
WHEREAS, that the new rates must, before taking effect, have been approved by the
City Council after advertising and conducting a public hearing pursuant to the City's Ch arter
and Mont. Code Ann. § 69-7-111;
WHEREAS, current budgetary requirements with respect to the operation of said
facilities, equipment, and services, in addition to ongoing and future projects, require the
proposed rate increase to enable the City to proceed as expeditiously as possible to accomplish
the objectives herein above recited;
WHEREAS, a notice of public hearing was mailed to all users of the City’s solid waste
system notifying them that, pursuant to Resolution No. R22-70, adopted November 8, 2022, it
was the intent of the City to increase the rates and charges for solid waste services and Notice
of the Public Hearing was published as required by Mont. Code Ann. § 69-7-111;
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on the 13th day of December 2022, at 6:30 p.m.
in the City Council Chambers, at City Hall, Laurel, Montana, for the purpose of gathering
public comments and evidence regarding the proposed rate and charge increase;
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WHEREAS, every individual who attended the public hearing was given the
opportunity to speak, present argument and/or to submit written comment into the hearing
record; and
WHEREAS, based upon the record created, the City Council is prepared to issue its
decision pursuant to Mont. Code Ann. § 69-7-112.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF LAUREL, MONTANA:
1. That the City Council considers it both advisable and necessary to increase the
municipal solid waste rates and charges for all users in accordance with the rates
and charges as specifically contained on the rate and charge schedule marked
“Exhibit A” that is attached hereto and hereby incorporated into this Resolution by
reference.
2. That the proposed increase in the rates and charges for the users of the Municipal
Solid Waste System is hereby approved and attached hereto and fully incorporated
herein as “Exhibit A,” and
3. That this Resolution shall be immediately filed with the City Clerk/Treasurer and
shall become final and effective not less than ten (10) days after such filing on or
before January 1, 2023.
Introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council on the 13th day of December 2022
by Council Member _____________________.
PASSED and APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel, Montana on the
13th day of December 2022.
APPROVED by the Mayor on the 13th day of December 2022.
CITY OF LAUREL
___________________________
Dave Waggoner, Mayor
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ATTEST:
_______________________________
Kelly Strecker, Clerk-Treasurer
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
______________________________
Michele L. Braukmann, Civil City Attorney
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CITY HALL
115 W. 1ST ST.
PUB. WORKS: 628-4796
WATER OFC.: 628-7431
COURT: 628-1964
FAX 628-2241
City Of Laurel
P.O. Box 10
Laurel, Montana 59044
Office of the Mayor
October 27, 2022
Re: Proposed Solid Waste Rate Increases to be Considered by the City Council
Dear City of Laurel Resident:
The City of Laurel operates a Solid Waste Division that collects trash from all residential and
commercial properties inside the City limits. The City transports the trash collected to the City of
Billings’ landfill for disposal and must pay a set fee for each ton for disposal at Billings’ landfill.
Increases in disposal fees, along with increased costs of wages, fuel, vehicle repair, and
replacement, necessitate that the City Council considers increasing rates for all properties served
with solid waste collection within the City.
The Solid Waste Division operates based upon the rates and charges it collects, which are included
in the monthly water bills and are not supported by tax dollars. The City strives to keep the rates
as low as possible, while maintaining its ability to serve the residents and business owners within
the City. Unfortunately, the current rates are inadequate to keep up with the City’s expenses and
the need to replace worn-out refuse trucks. A recent refuse truck on order will have to be paid for
with a loan, as the current solid waste reserves would be depleted if the City tried to purchase the
truck outright. The refuse truck on order has a price tag of over $380,000.00 and is needed to
continue making daily trips to Billings to dispose of the trash collected within the City.
Please be advised that the decision to consider a rate increase is not made lightly. As Mayor of the
City of Laurel, I believe having the funds to operate the Solid Waste Department is in the best
interests of the citizens of Laurel.
The attached spreadsheet will give you a detailed explanation of the expenses and the revenues of
the Solid Waste Department, along with projected costs that the City could be facing if the trends
from the last few years are an indication of what we will expect.
For your information, the current residential rate per month and the proposed increases are as
follows:
November 2022 $14.00 per month Current charges
December 2022 $17.00 per month $3.00 per month increase
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July 2023 $20.00 per month $3.00 per month increase
July 2024 $23.00 per month $3.00 per month increase
July 2025 $25.50 per month $2.50 per month increase
July 2026 $27.50 per month $2.00 per month increase
The Laurel Municipal Code requires that commercial rates will not be less than the annual
residential rates, and those rates are determined by the price per gallon that the residents pay yearly.
Those rates are determined by the level of service commercial accounts require. The commercial
rates are as follows:
November 2022 $0.0327 per gallon per month current charges
December 2022 $0.0392 per gallon per month $0.0065 per gallon increase
July 2023 $0.0461 per gallon per month $0.0069 per gallon increase
July 2024 $0.0531 per gallon per month $0.0070 per gallon increase
July 2025 $0.0588 per gallon per month $0.0057 per gallon increase
July 2026 $0.0634 per gallon per month $0.0046 per gallon increase
The rate increases are necessary to provide for the increased costs to dispose of our trash at the
Billings landfill, pay for increased fuels costs (last year increased by 46%), ongoing maintenance
of current operations, replacement of the refuse trucks, wages of City employees, and to provide
enough funds to build-back depleted reserve funds.
The revenue raised over the next five years is anticipated to be $722,000.00, of which $180,000.00
will go for a refuse truck loan payment, $400,000.00 to purchase another refuse truck, $120,000.00
for the increased cost to dispose of our trash at the Billings’ landfill, and some additional to funds
to pay for wages and reserve fund building.
The City Council will have a public hearing on December 13, 2022, where the proposed rates will
be presented and discussed, and the public will have a chance to comment on the rate increases.
If you have any questions, please contact the City Clerk Treasurer or the Public Works Director at
406-628-7431 or by email at cityclerk@laurel.mt.gov.
Sincerely,
___________________________
David Waggoner, Mayor
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Residential Rate Increase over 4 Years 7 Months Total Residential Clients = 2918
Fiscal Year
Per
Month
Cost Increase
Increased
Total % Increase
Monthly
Charge
Yearly
Charge Increase/Yr
Revenue
Raised
21-22 14.00$ Current Cost 168.00$
22-23 14.00$ 3.00$ 17.00$ 21.4%17.00$ 204.00$ 36.00$ 60,927.84$
23-24 17.00$ 3.00$ 20.00$ 17.6%20.00$ 240.00$ 36.00$ 105,048.00$
24-25 20.00$ 3.00$ 23.00$ 15.0%23.00$ 276.00$ 36.00$ 105,048.00$
25-26 23.00$ 2.50$ 25.50$ 10.9%25.50$ 306.00$ 30.00$ 87,540.00$
26-27 25.50$ 2.00$ 27.50$ 7.8%27.50$ 330.00$ 24.00$ 70,032.00$
Residential Customers
162.00$ 472,716.00$ Total Increase over the next 4 years 7 months.
Commercial Rate Increase over 4 years 7 Months Total Users 68, same as residential customers
Fiscal Year
Per
month
Cost Increase
Increased
Total % Increase
Monthly
Charge
Yearly
Charge Increase/Yr
Revenue
Raised
21-22 14.00$ Current Cost 168.00$
22-23 14.00$ 3.00$ 17.00$ 21.4%17.00$ 204.00$ 36.00$ 1,419.84$
23-24 17.00$ 3.00$ 20.00$ 17.6%20.00$ 240.00$ 36.00$ 2,448.00$
24-25 20.00$ 3.00$ 23.00$ 15.0%23.00$ 276.00$ 36.00$ 2,448.00$
25-26 23.00$ 2.50$ 25.50$ 10.9%25.50$ 306.00$ 30.00$ 2,040.00$
26-27 25.50$ 2.00$ 27.50$ 7.8%27.50$ 330.00$ 24.00$ 1,632.00$
Commercial 1 - 90 Gallon can picked up once per week.
9,987.84$ Total Increase over the next 4 years 7 months.
Commercial Rate Increase over 4 years 7 Months Total Users - 73, 300 gallons picked up 6 days per week.
Per
Month
Cost Monthly Yearly Revenue
Fiscal Year Per Gallon Increase/per gal Increase Charge Charge Increase/Yr Raised
21-22 0.0327 Current Cost 255.06$ 3,060.72$
22-23 0.0392 0.0065 0.0457$ 305.76$ 3,669.12$ 608.40$ 25,759.66$
23-24 0.0461 0.0069 0.0530$ 359.58$ 4,314.96$ 645.84$ 47,146.32$
24-25 0.0531 0.0070 0.0601$ 414.18$ 4,970.16$ 655.20$ 47,829.60$
25-26 0.0588 0.0057 0.0645$ 458.64$ 5,503.68$ 533.52$ 38,946.96$
26-27 0.0634 0.0046 0.0680$ 494.52$ 5,934.24$ 430.56$ 31,430.88$
Commericial 2 - 300 Gallon Can picked up 6 times per week.
191,113.42$ Total Increase over the next 4 years 7 months.
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Commercial Rate Increase over 4 years 7 Months Total Users -21, 200 gallons picked up 6 days per week.
Per
Month
Cost Monthly Yearly Revenue
Fiscal Year Per Gallon Increase Increase Charge Charge Increase/Yr Raised
21-22 0.0327 Current Cost 170.04$ 2,040.48$
22-23 0.0392 0.0065 0.0457$ 203.84$ 2,446.08$ 405.60$ 4,940.21$
23-24 0.0461 0.0069 0.0530$ 239.72$ 2,876.64$ 430.56$ 9,041.76$
24-25 0.0531 0.0070 0.0601$ 276.12$ 3,313.44$ 436.80$ 9,172.80$
25-26 0.0588 0.0057 0.0645$ 305.76$ 3,669.12$ 355.68$ 7,469.28$
26-27 0.0634 0.0046 0.0680$ 329.68$ 3,956.16$ 287.04$ 6,027.84$
Commericial 3 - 200 Gallon Can picked up 6 times per week.
36,651.89$ Total Increase over the next 4 years 7 months.
Commercial Rate Increase over 4 years 7 Months Total Users -51, 100 gallons picked up 6 days per week.
Per
Month
Cost Monthly Yearly Revenue
Fiscal Year Per Gallon Increase Increase Charge Charge Increase/Yr Raised
21-22 0.0327 Current Cost 85.02$ 1,020.24$
22-23 0.0392 0.0065 0.0457$ 101.92$ 1,223.04$ 202.80$ 5,998.82$
23-24 0.0461 0.0069 0.0530$ 119.86$ 1,438.32$ 215.28$ 10,979.28$
24-25 0.0531 0.0070 0.0601$ 138.06$ 1,656.72$ 218.40$ 11,138.40$
25-26 0.0588 0.0057 0.0645$ 152.88$ 1,834.56$ 177.84$ 9,069.84$
26-27 0.0634 0.0046 0.0680$ 164.84$ 1,978.08$ 143.52$ 9,759.36$
Commericial 4 -100 Gallon Can picked up 6 times per week.
46,945.70$ Total Increase over the next 4 years 7 months.
Commercial Rate Increase over 4 years 7 Months Total Users -20, 300 gallons picked up once a week.
Per
Month
Cost Monthly Yearly Revenue
Fiscal Year Per Gallon Increase Increase Charge Charge Increase/Yr Raised
21-22 0.0327 Current Cost 42.58$ 510.90$
22-23 0.0392 0.0065 0.0457$ 51.04$ 612.46$ 101.56$ 1,178.05$
23-24 0.0461 0.0069 0.0530$ 60.02$ 720.27$ 107.81$ 2,156.11$
24-25 0.0531 0.0070 0.0601$ 69.14$ 829.63$ 109.37$ 2,187.36$
25-26 0.0588 0.0057 0.0645$ 76.56$ 918.69$ 89.06$ 1,781.14$
26-27 0.0634 0.0046 0.0680$ 82.55$ 990.56$ 71.87$ 1,437.41$
Commericial 5 -300 Gallon Can picked up once a week.
8,740.07$ Total Increase over the next 4 years 7 months.
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Revenue Increased per year from all users
Year 1 Increase 100,224.42$
Year 2 Increase 176,819.47$
Year 3 Increase 177,824.16$
Year 4 Increase 146,847.22$
Year 5 Increase 120,319.49$
722,034.75$ Total Increase over the next 4 years 7 months.
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Fiscal Billings Dumping Tons Cost per Wages per Fuel per
Year Fees Dumped Ton Year Year
18-19 154,028.30$ 6791 22.68$ 321,368.00$ 53,035.00$ Actual
19-20 179,996.15$ 6893 26.11$ 263,607.00$ 48,967.00$ Actual
20-21 204,945.35$ 6826 30.02$ 284,405.00$ 49,043.00$ Actual
21-22 233,857.00$ 7086 33.00$ 328,824.00$ 75,514.00$ Actual
22-23 249,781.50$ 7355 35.25$ 335,400.48$ 75,514.00$ Yet to be determined, average based off last years totals estimated at 4%
62%8%55%4%42%
PROJECTED TOTALS IF BILLINGS INCREASE DUMPING FEES BY $2.00 PER TON PER YEAR AND TONAGE CONTINUES TO INCREASE.
23-24 286,837.50$ 7649 37.50$ 342,108.49$
24-25 310,245.00$ 7955 39.00$ 348,950.66$
25-26 339,193.00$ 8273 41.00$ 355,929.67$
26-27 369,972.00$ 8604 43.00$ 363,048.27$
27-28 402,660.00$ 8948 45.00$ 370,309.23$
61%32%20%8%Projected Increase
Fiscal
Year Total Expenses Total Revenue
18-19 869,001.00$ 898,387.00$ Actual
19-20 748,254.00$ 908,145.00$ Actual
20-21 955,491.00$ 935,074.00$ Actual
21-22 1,091,545.00$ 933,748.00$ Actual
22-23 1,235,587.00$ 943,670.00$ Estimate without a rate increase and no garbage truck payment
26%5%
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Yet to be determined, average based off last years totals estimated at 4%
Estimate without a rate increase and no garbage truck payment
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File Attachments for Item:
31. Ordinance No. O22-07: An Ordinance Amending Section 14.04 Of The Laurel Municipal
Code Relating To The Construction Board Of Appeals For The City Of Laurel
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Ordinance No. 022-07 LMC § 14.04 (Construction Board of Appeals)
ORDINANCE NO. 022-07
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 14.04 OF THE LAUREL MUNICIPAL
CODE RELATING TO THE CONSTRUCTION BOARD OF APPEALS 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 LMC § 14.04 et al as noted herein and hereby recommends the same to the City
Council for their full approval.
Chapter 14.04 CONSTRUCTION BOARD OF APPEALS
14.04.010 Board created.
A. There is created a board of appeals consisting of five qualified persons
appointed by the mayor, who shall hold office for a two-year term.
B. All board of appeals provided in any uniform code adopted by the city
under this title or referenced elsewhere in this code, are replaced by the
board described in subsection A of this section.
(Ord. 05-15 (part), 2005)
14.04.020 Duties.
The board of appeals shall:
A. Hear, make findings and decide all appeals arising out of the
enforcement of the codes;
B. Adopt rules and regulations for conducting its investigations;
C. Render all decisions and findings in writing to the enforcing officer of
the particular code with a duplicate copy to the appellant;
D. Recommend to the mayor such new legislation as is consistent with its
findings and decisions;
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Ordinance No. 022-07 LMC § 14.04 (Construction Board of Appeals)
E. Notify the appellant that failure to comply with the board's decision
within ten days or within a reasonable time set by the board, will result in the
filing of a complaint in the city court to compel compliance;
F. Limitations of Authority. The board of appeals shall have no authority
relative to interpretation of the administrative provisions of this code nor shall
the board be empowered to waive requirements of this code.
(Ord. 05-15 (part), 2005)
14.04.030 Ex officio members.
The official designated in the uniform code as an ex officio member of the board
provided in said uniform code shall be an ex officio member of the board
established under this title.
(Ord. 05-15 (part), 2005)
14.04.040 Failure to comply.
Once the board of appeals has made its decision, the appellant shall comply with
such decision. Upon failure to comply, a complaint may be filed with the
enforcing official in the city court.
(Ord. 05-15 (part), 2005)
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
22nd day of November 2022, upon Motion by Council Member Mountsier.
PASSED and ADOPTED by the Laurel City Council on second reading on the 13th day
of December 2022, upon Motion by Council Member _____________________.
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR on the 13th day of December 2022.
CITY OF LAUREL
___________________________
Dave Waggoner, Mayor
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Ordinance No. 022-07 LMC § 14.04 (Construction Board of Appeals)
ATTEST:
_______________________________
Kelly Strecker, Clerk-Treasurer
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
______________________________
Michele L. Braukmann, Civil City Attorney
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