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CITY OF LAUREL
CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 04, 2022
A Council Workshop was held in Council Chambers and called to order by Mayor Dave Waggoner
at 6:29 p.m. on October 4, 2022.
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:
Emelie Eaton
_x Heidi Sparks
Michelle Mize
_x_ Richard Herr
_x_ Casey Wheeler
_x Iry Wilke
x Richard Klose
x Bill Mountsier
OTHERS PRESENT:
Brittney Moorman, Administrative Assistant
Kurt Markegard, Public Works & Planning Director
Public Input:
There were none.
General Items
Executive Review
1. Resolution - Resolution Of The City Of Laurel City Council To Approve And Adopt
Vision And Mission Statement For The City Of Laurel
Various Council Members had issues with a few of the words included in the draft of the vision
statement. The words inclusiveness and environmental were asked to be removed from the vision
statement. Council also asked for a public hearing before the vote on this resolution.
Council noted that while CHS is located in the County, they also donate to local needs. They
have been very generous over the years. They felt the statements regarding environmental
footprint might cause issues with the relationship between the City and CHS.
Dale Blume, 610 W. 13th Street, echoed the concerns over the words inclusiveness and
environmental.
It was clarified that this document is just a mission statement, and it is a living and breathing
document that is not set in stone.
The suggested changes will be made before it is brought back before Council.
2. Resolution - Resolution Of The City Of Laurel City Council Authorizing The City Of
Laurel To Apply For American Rescue Plan Act Competitive Grant Funds For The
South 4th Street Water, Sewer Stormwater, Infrastructure Improvements Project And
Authorization To Commit Matching Funds
The City has already received pot A funds; this is pot B. The deadline is November 1St. The City
needs to state what the funds will be used for. This grant works as a reimbursement. The S. 4th
Street project will cost approximately 4 million, and this grant will help offset those costs. The
City will use pot A and B money for this project. Using this grant will trigger a Federal audit.
It was clarified that this grant is allocated, not the pot C competitive grants. The word
competitive will be stricken from this resolution.
3. Resolution - Resolution Of The City Of Laurel City Council Requesting Distribution Of
Bridge And Road Safety And Accountability Program Funds
This is the City's annual resolution to request the allocation.
Council Issues
Park Board will meet this Thursday at 5:30 p.m. in Council Conference Room.
Other Items
Attendance at Upcoming Council Meeting
Announcements
The council workshop adjourned at 6:52 p.m.
submitted,
Brittney
Admin:
NOTE: This meeting is open to the public. This meeting is for information and discussion of the Council for
the listed workshop agenda items.