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Home My WebLink AboutCouncil Workshop Minutes 01.17.2023MINUTES CITY OF LAURE L CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP 0.. A Council Workshop was held in Council Chambers and called to order by Mayor Dave Waggoner at 6:30 p.m. on January 17, 2023. _x_ Emelie Eaton _x_ Heidi Sparks x Michelle Mize _x_ Richard Herr _x_ Casey Wheeler _x_ Iry Wilke _x_ Richard Klose x_ Jodi Mackay OTHERS PRESENT: Michele Braukmann, Civil City Attorney Brittney Moorman, Administrative Assistant Kurt Markegard, Public Works, and Planning Director Matt Wheeler, Public Works Superintendent Public Input: There were none. General Items 1. Splash Park Presentation Play Space Designs presented the attached PowerPoint to Council. It was questioned how many kids could play in this park at one time. It was clarified that it could hold quite a few. The water from the splash park will not be recycled. Right now, the goal is to complete Phase 1, and if they get additional donors, add Phase 2 at another time. Those two attractions in Phase 2 are a simple bolt -in-place system. It was questioned how much more Phase 2 would cost. It was clarified that Phase 1 and 2 combined would cost approximately $120,000 to $130,000 in just equipment. There will be another $30,000 to $40,000 for those two pieces in Phase 2. The City is doing all the fill of the pool and compacting of the soil and will save money on this project. It was questioned whether there was an on/off feature or if certain items came on themselves. It was clarified that a start button would run through a sequence and then need to be pushed again. The City will determine the time for each of the cycles. The.City will also determine when the splash park opens and closes daily and for the season. It was questioned if these attractions fill up the entire space or if this could be expanded for future growth. It was clarified that it is budget -driven, and the number of attractions utilizes the space well. The surface will have a medium broom finish. Regular sidewalks have a light broom finish, so this will be one step up in texture. This will provide a nonslip surface. The blue from the pool will be painted purple to match the theme of the splash park. The fencing will remain on the side towards I" Avenue, and the other fences will be removed. The fencing will keep kids from running into the busy road. 2. Appointment of Cheryl Hill to the Laurel Urban Renewal Agency for the remainder of a four-year term ending December 31, 2025. There was no discussion on this item. 3. Appointment of Shawn Mullaney to the Laurel Urban Renewal Agency - Advisory for the remainder of a four-year tern ending December 31, 2025. There was no discussion on this item. 4. Appointment of Jodi Mackay to the Public Works Committee. There was no discussion on this item. 5. Appointment of Jodi Mackay to the Emergency Services Committee. There was no discussion on this item. 6. Appointment of Kurt Markegard to the Big Sky EDA for the remainder of a five-year term ending December 31, 2023. The Public Works and Planning Director volunteered to serve on this Board. Would like to try to bring business back to Laurel. Executive Review 7. Resolution - A Resolution Of The City Council Authorizing The Mayor To Execute The Customer Agreement With Northwestern Energy. This power pole is the only one that serves Riverside Park and will need to be moved to accommodate the WTP Lift Well project. The contingency will cover the cost of the WTP Lift Well project. Making an agreement directly with Northwestern Energy will save the City approximately 10%-15%. Resolution - A Resolution Of The City Council Authorizing The Mayor To Execute The Task Order And All Related Documents For The City Of Laurel Zoning Services By And Between The City Of Laurel And KLJ Engineering, Inc. The City received a $50,000 grant to redo its zoning ordinances. The City went out to bid and received one submittal from KLJ, and their task order honors what the City has available for its match. The zoning needs a much-needed update. The City/County Planning Board, KLJ Planner, and the Public Works and Planning Director will meet and discuss all changes in chapter 17 of the Laurel Municipal Code. All the proposed changes will be discussed with Council. 9. Resolution - A Resolution Of The City Council Authorizing The Extension Of Approval Of Application For Special Review For J. Johnson Properties Pursuant To Resolution No. R22-07. This resolution is to approve an extension for the previously approved special review. The original special review gave a 12 -month timeframe. John Johnson, the Developer, stated the original contractor pulled out of the project. Had to redesign the plans and rebid the project. Do expect to be able to submit for a building permit within the next 60 days. It was questioned if this process over again due to the redesign. It was clarified no; the special review is for the alcohol sales at the location. 10. Resolution - A Resolution Of The City Council Authorizing The Mayor To Sign A Memorandum Of Understanding For Operation And Cost Sharing For Public Transportation Services With The Adult Resource Alliance Of Yellowstone County. This resolution is for the continuation of transit services, and it is the same as in previous years. Council Issues 11. Downtown Parking Discussion Cami Nelson, 108 E. Main, asked that parking downtown be addressed. The east end of downtown got diagonal parking and would like to see that continued down. It would also be nice to develop parking solutions on the railroad property. There was a study that the City did that addressed the issues with parking; see attached. The City did recently have a parking study completed. KLJ was working on finalizing it, but some new development is coming to town that will change the parking dynamic. So, for now, the project is paused until those changes in traffic are made. In the past, the railroad has not been enthusiastic about the idea of a parking lot. However, a well -thought-out idea that addresses keeping people off railroad property may be a beneficial approach. The City can also look into a parking maintenance district, permitting for residents, etc. Overall there is plenty of parking; it just might not be in front of your business. The City had looked into the idea of a parking committee, and it did not have much interest. The State controls Main Street and First Avenue, and the City does not have control over the types of parking on those streets. A bill in Helena is trying to give sidewalk right of way back to local municipalities. Mary Lou Baltadon asked if the City could put parking meters or a parking garage, especially during big events like the 41" of July. It was clarified that if the City wants a pay -for -parking concept, it must be passed by ordinance. Right now, LMC does not allow for pay -for -parking options. Other Items Attendance at Upcoming Council Meeting All Council Members present will be at the next Council meeting. Announcements Emergency Services Committee's next meeting will be Monday at 6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers. Tree Board's next meeting is Thursday at 9:30 a.m. The council workshop adjourned at 7:34 p.m. NOTE: This meeting is open to the public. This meeting is for information and discussion of the Council for the listed workshop agenda items. Project Management Morgan Selph Rebecca Selph Jodie Selph Michelle Estrada Alijones Jeff Anderson Landscape Architect Office Manager Customer Service Communications Playground Designs Landscape Architect Playground Specialist Logistics Specialist Waterplay Sales Support Arizona, Nevada Kory Parker Perry Bratt Rob Stratton Aquatics Engineer Vice President Executive VP and Operations Stratton & Bratt Stratton & Bratt *On Site Project General Contractor General Contractor Installer/Supervisor General Engineer '=, u SIX- STRATTON &BRATT City of Fruitland, Idaho Comba Park, Boise, Idaho Chubbock Idaho Enterprise, Utah Independence Park, Bluffdale, Utah This is the Place Park, SLC, Utah Waters Edge, Vineyard, Utah water Schedule Initiate Contract and Order Equipment March 1-10 — Drain Pool and Demo, Fill and Compact — City Staff March 20-30 —Set Bases and footings, lateral plumbing April 10-20 — Fresh water plumbing, manifold installation & pressure test May 1-10 — Pour concrete pad and Mount Equipment May 22-30 — Seal Cement, Test and fine tune and operator training June 1- 3 Ribbon Cutting Ceremony City o copYtlpM x03x watopiov %alm�om corp. .nb+• m.uoi im.rw...... or +n. 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