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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Minutes 06.13.2023June 13, 2023 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Laurel, Montana, was held in the Council Chambers and called to order by Mayor Dave Waggoner at 6:30 p.m. on June 13, 2023. COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: OTHER STAFF PRESENT: Emelie Eaton Heidi Sparks Michelle Mize Richard Herr Casey Wheeler Iry Wilke Richard Klose Jodi Mackay None Michele, Braukmann, Civil City Attorney Brittney Moorman, Council Administrative Assistant Kelly Strecker, Clerk/Treasurer Mayor Waggoner led the Pledge of Allegiance to the American flag. Motion by Council Member Wilke to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of May 23, 2023, as presented, seconded by Council Member Eaton. There was no public comment or Council discussion. A vote was taken on the motion. All eight Council Members present voted aye. Motion carried 8-0. CORRESPONDENCE: ® Police Monthly Report — May 2023 COUNCIL DISCLOSURE OF EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS: Council Member Mackay stated she had received messages from Savage Cat Rescue. Additional information will be coming before Council. PUBLIC HEARING: None. Claims entered through A complete listing of the claims and their amounts is on file in the Clerk/Treasurer's Office. a Approval of Payroll Register for PPE 5/28/2023 totaling $236,482.94. 0 Council Workshop Minutes of June 6, 2023. The Mayor asked if there was any separation of consent items. There was none. Motion by Council Member Klose to approve the consent items as presented, seconded by Council Member Wilke. There was no public comment or Council discussion. A vote was taken on the motion. All eight Council Members present voted aye. Motion carried 8-0. CEREMONIAL CALENDAR: None. * Budget/Finance Committee Minutes of May 23, 2023. • Emergency Services Committee Minutes of April 24, 2023. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION (THREE-MINUTE LIMIT): Barb Emineth, 501 Alder Avenue, read the attached statement into the record. Council Minutes of June 13, 2023 Steve Krum, 249 20' Avenue W, spoke regarding air pollution and the DEQ classification as a hazardous source of air pollution. Appointment of Joseph Mutchler to the Airport Authority for a five-year term ending June 30, 2028. Mayor Waggoner stated he had decided to bring forward the appointment of Joseph Mutchler to the Airport Authority. Motion by Council Member Sparks to approve the Mayor's appointment of Joseph Mutchler to the Airport Authority for a five-year term ending June 30, 2028, seconded by Council Member Wilke. Members of the Laurel Airport submitted the attached petition of support for Joseph Mutchler. There was no Council discussion. A vote was taken on the motion. All eight Council Members present voted aye. Motion carried 8-0. Appointment of Richard Klose to the Cemetery Commission for a two-year term ending June 30, 2025. Motion by Council Member Herr to approve the Mayor's appointment of Richard Klose to the Cemetery Commission for a two-year term ending June 30, 2025, seconded by Council Member Wilke. There was no public comment or Council discussion. A vote was taken on the motion. All eight Council Members present voted aye. Motion carried 8-0. Appointment of Ken Olson to the Cemetery Commission for a two-year term ending June 30, 2025. Motion by Council Member Mackay to approve the Mayor's appointment of Ken Olson to the Cemetery Commission for a two-year term ending June 30, 2025, seconded by Council Member Wilke. There was no public comment or Council discussion. A vote was taken on the motion. All eight Council Members present voted aye. Motion carried 8-0. Appointment of Richard Herr to the City/County Planning Board for two-year terms ending June 30, 2025. Motion by Council Member Wheeler to approve the Mayor's appointment of Richard Herr to the City/County Planning Board for a two-year term ending June 30, 2025, seconded by Council Member Wilke. There was no public comment or Council discussion. A vote was taken on the motion. All eight Council Members present voted aye. Motion carried 8-0. Appointment of Roger Giese to the City/County Planning Board for two-year terms ending June 30, 2025. Motion by Council Member Mize to approve the Mayor's appointment of Roger Giese to the City/County Planning Board for a two-year term ending June 30, 2025, seconded by Council Member Wilke. There was no public comment or Council discussion. A vote was taken on the motion. All eight Council Members present voted aye. Motion carried 8-0. Appointment of Katie Fjelstad to the Library Board for a five-year term ending June 30, 2028. Motion by Council Member Eaton to approve the Mayor's appointment of Katie Fjelstad to the Library Board for a five-year term ending June 30, 2028, seconded by Council Member Wilke. Ms. Fjelstad introduced herself to Council. There was no Council discussion. A vote was taken on the motion. All eight Council Members present voted aye. Motion carried 8-0. Council Minutes of June 13, 2023 Appointment of Wallace Hall to the Police Commission for a three-year term ending April 30, 2026. Motion by Council Member Sparks to approve the Mayor's appointment of Wallace Hall to the Police Commission for a three-year term ending April 30, 2026, seconded by Council Member Wilke. Mr. Hall introduced himself to Council. There was no Council discussion. A vote was taken on the motion. All eight Council Members present voted aye. Motion carried 8-0. Appointment of Michelle Mize to the Tree Board for a three-year term ending June 30, 2026. Motion by Council Member Herr to approve the Mayor's appointment of Michelle Mize to the Tree Board for a three-year term ending June 30, 2026, seconded by Council Member Wilke. There was no public comment or Council discussion. A vote was taken on the motion. All eight Council Members present voted aye. Motion carried 8-0. M Appointment of Riley Mellvain to the Laurel Volunteer Fire Department. Motion by Council Member Wilke to approve the Mayor's appointment of Riley McIlvain to the Laurel. Volunteer Fire Department, seconded by Council Member Mize. There was no public comment or Council discussion. A vote was taken on the motion. All eight Council Members present voted aye. Motion carried 8-0. Mayor Waggoner announced the attached vacancies that need to be filled on various Boards, Commissions, and Committees. Resolution No. R23-37: A Resolution Of The City Council Authorizing The Mayor And The Clerk -Treasurer To Open A New Banking Account For Collection Of Fees For Riverside Park. Motion by Council Member Mackay to approve Resolution No. R23-37, seconded by Council Member Wilke. There was no public comment or Council discussion. Mayor Waggoner read the attached report of fees collected for camping in Riverside Park. 8-0. A vote was taken on the motion. All eight Council Members present voted aye. Motion carried Resolution No. R23-38: A Resolution Of The City Council Authorizing The Mayor To Execute The Agreement For Provision Of Fire Services By And Between The City Of Laurel And Yellowstone Boys And Girls Ranch. Motion by Council Member Klose to approve Resolution No. R23-38, seconded by Council Member Wilke. There was no public comment or Council discussion. A vote was taken on the motion. All eight Council Members present voted aye. Motion carried 8-0. Resolution No. R23-39: A Resolution Of The City Council Authorizing The Mayor To Execute The Agreement For Provision Of Fire Services By And Between The City Of Laurel And Laurel Airport Authority. Motion by Council Member Wheeler to approve Resolution No. R23-39, seconded by Council Member Wilke. There was no public comment or Council discussion. A vote was taken on the motion. All eight Council Members present voted aye. Motion carried 8-0. Resolution No. R23-40: A Resolution Of The City Council Authorizing One -Year Extension Of Annexation Application For A One Acre Lot Located West Of 8th Avenue Between 1st And 2nd Streets Pursuant To The City Of Laurel's Annexation Policy. i8i Council Minutes of June 13, 2023 Motion by Council Member Mize to approve Resolution No. R23-40, seconded by Council Member Wilke. There was no public comment or Council discussion. A vote was taken on the motion. All eight Council Members present voted aye. Motion carried 8-0. Resolution No. R23-41: A Resolution Of The City Council Authorizing The Mayor To Approve An Amendment To Task Order For The Project Known As The WTP Lift Well Replacement. Motion by Council Member Eaton to approve Resolution No. R23-41, seconded by Council Member Wilke. There was no public comment or Council discussion. A vote was taken on the motion. All eight Council Members present voted aye. Motion carried 8-0. Resolution No. R23-42: A Resolution Of The City Council Notifying The Yellowstone County Election Administrator Of The City Of Laurel's Desire To Conduct The 2023 City Primary (If Held) And The 2023 General Elections By Mail -In Ballot In Accordance With Mont. Code Ann. § 13-19-202. Motion by Council Member Sparks to approve Resolution No. R23-42, seconded by Council Member Wilke. There was no public comment or Council discussion. A vote was taken on the motion. All eight Council. Members present voted aye. Motion carried 8-0. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA: None. COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS (ONE -MINUTE LIMIT): Tomorrow is Flag Day. There will be a flag retirement ceremony at 6:00 p.m. at the National Cemetery. COUNCIL DISCUSSION: The Public Works Committee's next meeting is Monday at 6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers. MAYOR UPDATES: The Southside is still a mess from all the road construction, but it is slowly starting to get put back together again. -- Mayor Waggoner stated he could not attend this weekend's Firefighters Memorial ceremony. Council Members who could attend stated it was a very good ceremony. UNSCHEDULED MATTERS: None. Motion by Council Member Herr to adjourn the Council meeting, seconded by Council Member Wilke. There was no public comment or Council discussion. A vote was taken on the motion. All eight Council Members present voted aye. Motion carried 8-0. There being no further business to come before the Council at this time, the meeting was adjourned at 6:55 p.m. Brittney Moor n, Council Administrative Assistant Approved by the Mayor and passed by the City Council of the Rty of Laurel, Montana, this 27th day of June 2023. Dave Waggoner, Mayor 4 The construction on the Yellowstone County Generating Station will likely resume soon, the problem is; the state of Montana actively promotes the burning of fossil fuels, the main cause of climate change which we see evidence of everyday. NorthWestern Energy s*--�if-you—w�-nt—t(3--,CCNNLVY� keep the lights on you need to allow us to do what we want, where we want, and when we +f -Ne - want and our state government backs them up. NWE wanting to provide us with electricity in ov-ssc� the coldest winter days as well as the hottest summer days is a bit absurd since it is the burning of fossil fuels that cause those temperature extremes! Reliability is a wonderful thing as long as it doesn't pollute the air so badly that people can't breathe when they go outside! When it comes to affordability you can bet your bottom dollar the plant will be paid for with a rate increase to residential customers not business customers. Some believe that groups who are suing should cover the cost of litigation as well as delays in construction. The truth is our legislature repeatedly clogs up the court system by passing laws that are unconstitutional. Shouldn't a company have to obtain required zoning changes before construction not after? NWE states they have requested zone changes which makes me wonder from whom since I thought jurisdiction on those parcels was still up for debate! Yesterday a landmark court case HELD VS the STATE OF MONTANA began in which children from across this state ranging in age from 5 to 22 will be fighting for their constitutional rights. Article 9 section 1.1 says the state and each person shall maintain and improve a clean and healthful environment in Montana for present and future generations. Take a look at what Colorado is doing, they will not be burning coal past 2030 and they expect to receive 1.8 billion dollars in grant money for renewables. If we as citizens of this great state do not change this narrative future generations will pay the price in unconscionable and unfathomable ways! Barbara A.S. Emineth Laurel Montana We believe Joe would be an asset to the board and by signing below, we are giving our support to Joe Mutchler for the Laurel Airport board. -le'49 T),gle 4D -72 We would like to recommend Joe Mutchler for a position on the Laurel Airpor) Board. We believe Joe would be an asset to the board and by signing below, we are giving our support to Joe Mutchler for the Laurel Airport board. V7 6/w, 1- 69-7a -,�344/ 1/6 d- 3 3 21% Eetl ��� ai! TaVlof- qO(O V.q - 7 167- SV'-?-<UqO ZZ) M-711, We would like to recommend Joe Mutchler for a position on the Laurel Airport Board. We believe Joe would be an asset to the board and by signing below, we are giving our support to Joe Mutchler for the Laurel Airport board. I M�MEVM A PM, (M 19 3 cH 3P 207 -4yoo-go 2-2o 44 i (A5 s7ozzl exVI d- Q.Uftl MT -AL1 GO - V'% I I I VI F I i I A We would like to recommend Joe Mutchler for a position on the Laurel Airport Board. We believe Joe would be an asset to the board and by signing below, we are giving our support to Joe Mutchier for the Laurel Airport board. < .12 Zlv 1; Adc� .5 %1r joke) an, 0 C, -702-16 I dl &(al�p pol� ��Ce�.�uc�� "I t W4Z71Z- err f4ce We would like to recommend Joe Mutchler for a position on the Laurel Airport Board. We believe Joe would be an asset to the board and by signing below, we are giving our support to Joe Mutchler for the Laurel Airport board. We believe Joe would be an asset to the board and by signing below, we are giving our support to Joe Mq�chler for the Laurel Airport board. C,44ez� g �,, 1 366-66912 bu-- Committee Name New Term Term Length Public Works Committee Vacant N/A N/A Cemetery Commission Vacant 6/30/2025 2 years Cemetery Commission Vacant 6/30/2024 City/County Planning Board Vacant - City Rep/Mayor Appoint 6/30/202512 years Tree Board Vacant 6/30/202513 years Tree Board Vacant 6/30/202613 years Kelly Strecker Thursday, June 8, 2023 10:02 AM Ward 3A Kelly Strecker Riverside Park fees Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Completed Good Morning Irv, As promised here are the Riverside Park total Revenues less expenses. FY 21/22:$4013.10 FY 22/23 : $12,237.30 Have a great day. f,"ALiU, 'strec�2er City of Laurel, Montana (406) 628-7431 extension 5100