HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Minutes 07.11.2023July 11, 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 7:23 p.m. on July 11, 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
Mayor Waggoner led the Pledge of Allegiance to the American flag.
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Motion by Council Member Wilke to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of June 27,
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.
Primary Election Correspondence.
Linda Frickel Laurel Urban Renewal Agency Resignation.
Police Monthly Report — June 2023.
COUNCIL DISCLOSURE OF EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS: None.
PUBLIC NEARING: None.
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Claims entered through July 7, 2023.
A complete listing of the claims and their amounts is on file in the Clerk/Treasurer's Office.
0 Approval of Payroll Register for PPE 6/25/2023 totaling $186,247.55.
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 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.
CEREMONIAL CALENDAR: None.
Budget/Finance Committee Minutes of June 27, 2023.
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION (THREE-MINUTE LIMIT): None.
Appointment of Anthony Contreraz, Dallas Contreraz, and Kaleigh Olson to the Laurel
Emergency Medical Services.
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Council Minutes of July 11, 2023
Motion by Council Member Sparks to approve the Mayor's appointment of Anthony
Contreraz, Dallas Contreraz, and Kaleigh Olson to the Laurel Emergency Medical Services, 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 LuAnne Engh to the Tree Board for a three-year term ending June 30,
2026.
Motion by Council Member Eaton to approve the Mayor's appointment of LuAnne Engh to
the Tree Board for a three-year term ending June 30, 2026, seconded by Council Member Sparks.
There was no public comment.
Council noted that Ms. Engh's letter of interest stated she only wanted to serve an additional
year. It was clarified that this is a three-year term. She can submit a letter of resignation if she chooses
she would no longer like to serve.
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): None.
COUNCIL DISCUSSION:
Mayor Waggoner stated the City was approached to rent additional space within Riverside Park by
MRL. He and the Public Works Director meet with MRL in the morning to discuss the details. A
resolution to amend the agreement will be on the next Council cycle.
Also, the City will send down a diver to inspect the intakes screens to ensure no build-up is starting.
Downriver others have been having this issue, and the City wants to ensure the screens are clear.
UNSCHEDULED MATTERS: None.
Motion by Council Member Klose to adjourn the Council meeting, 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.
There being no further business to come before the Council at this time, the meeting was adjourned at
7:32 p.m.
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Approved by the Mayor and passed by the City Council of the City of Laurel, Montana, this 251h day
of July 2023.
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