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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Minutes 05.02.1995Minutes of the City Council of Laurel May 2, 1995 A regular meeting of the held in the Council Chambers 7:00 p.m., on May 2, 1995. City Council of the City of Laurel, Montana, was and called to order by Mayor Charles Rodgers at COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: John Minch Bob Graham Lonnie Kellogg Albert Ehrlick Gay Easton Donna Kilpatrick Ron Marshall COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: Chuck Dickerson INVOCATION: Invocation was given by Reverend Tofteland. MINUTES: Motion by Alderwoman Kilpatrick to meeting of April 18, 1995 as presented, carried 7--0. approve the minutes of the regular' seconded by Alderman Minch. Motion CORRESPONDENCE: Received a letter from Fox Companies asking how long they have to liquidate their inventory. The City Attorney took this letter under advisement. Received a memo from the Montana Legislative meetings. District 16th at 10:00 a.m. League of Cities and Towns regarding District ll will meet in Billings at City Hall on May Received a memo from the Montana League of Cities and Towns regarding a quarterly meeting with the Department of Health in Helena. Received a letter from Montana Department of Transportation advising us of our gas tax allotment for 1995-1996. CLAIMS: Claims for the month of April were reviewed by the Budget/Finance Committee and. recommended that they be paid. Motion by Alderwoman Kilpatrick to approve all claims in the amount of $277,710.98 for the month of April, seconded by Alderman Ehrlick. Motion carried 7--0. LYNETTE PERKINS - HERBSTFEST COMMITTEE: Lynette presented a list of requests from the Herbstfest Board of Directors. After discussion, the council was in agreement with the requests pertaining to the Herbstfest which will be held September 21st through the 25th. Motion by Alderman Graham to approve the eight requests made by the Herbstfest Committee as presented in a letter dated May 1, 1996, seconded by Alderman Marshall. Motion carried 7--0. AMENDMENT TO LAUREL INDUSTRIAL PARK SUB: Recommendation by Planning Board on the amendment of Laurel Industrial Park Subdivision, Block 1, Lot 3 was tabled until further notice. AWARD OF AUDIT BID: Reference was made to the Budget/Finance Committee minutes of April 18th listing the five bids that were received as audit proposals. These bids were reviewed by the Budget/Finance Committee on April 2$th. A recommendation was made to the City Council to accept Sam Boggess and Associates for the 1993-1994 and 1994-1995 audit in the amount of $7,800.00. Motion by Alderwoman Kilpatrick to award the audit bid to Sam Boggess and' Associates for 1993-1994 and 1994-1995 in the amount of $7,800.00, seconded by Alderman Easton. Motion carried 7--0. RABIES VACCINATION REQUIRED: ORDINANCE NO. 95-3 (second reading) AMENDING SECTION 6.08.030 OF THE LAUREL MUNICIPAL CODE, RABIES VACCINATION REQUIRED Minutes of the City Council of Laurel Page 2 Council Meeting of May 2, 1995 Motion by Alderman Marshall to close the public hearing, seconded by Alderman Graham. Motion carried 7--0. Motion by Alderman Kellogg that Ordinance No. 095-3 (second reading) be passed and adopted, seconded by Alderman Minch. A roll call vote was taken and all aldermen present voted, "YES". Motion carried 7--0. COMMITTEE REPORTS: --Budget/Finance Committee minutes of April 18, 1995 were presented and reviewed. Motion by Alderwoman Kilpatrick to enter the Budget/Finance Committee minutes of April 18, 1995, into the record, seconded by Alderman Marshall. Don Hackmann commented that a change has been made and the committee will begin reviewing budgets on Mondays and Thursdays at 4:30 p.m. This will begin on Monday, May 8th in the old council chambers. A vote on the motion. Carried 7--0. --Budget/Finance Committee minutes of April 25, 1995 were presented and reviewed. Motion by Alderwoman minutes of April 25, 1995, carried 7--0. Kilpatrick to enter the Budget/Finance into the record, seconded by Alderman Minch. Committee Motion. --Building Committee minutes of April 28, 1995 were presented and reviewed. Jim Flisrand commented on the recommendation from the committee to enforce the building code one mile beyond the city limits. He stated there is a lot of building being done outside the city limits, such as subdivisions and individual home sites. There is no enforcement on the building construction or remodeling now, so it is important for the city to do inspections in this area. Fire code inspections also need to be considered. The state is only enforcing the code for larger commercial construction in the area outside the city limits. Jim spoke with the state building department and they see no problem with the city enforcing all building codes one mile beyond city limits. Jim indicated the one mile extension of code enforcement could be proposed for a one year period. The city would request the one mile extension from the state and if the work load was to great, the city would simply notify the state that current personnel were unable to address all construction concerns and revert back to city limit enforcement of codes only. Jim will get with Joe Leckie and Darrell McGillen to work out options on this matter. Jim mentioned that the city doesn't need to present a map of the new enforcement area to the state. The city has to expand exactly one mile from the existing city limits in all directions. A city limit map is all that is needed and simply extend the boundaries by one mile or send a current zoning map. Motion by Alderman Kellogg to enter the Building Committee minutes of April 28, 1995, into the record, seconded by Alderman Graham. Motion carried 7--0. --City Council Committee of the Whole minutes of April 18, 1995 were presented. Motion by Alderman Marshall to enter the City Council Committee of the Whole minutes of April 18, 1995, into the record, seconded by Alderman Ehrlick. Motion carried 7--0. --Laurel-Yellowstone City-County Planning Board minutes of April 20, 1995 were presented and reviewed. Cal Cumin mentioned that the public hearing for a zone change for Subdivision will be on the city council agenda, May 16, 1995. The through as an entertainment subdivision. He explained the subdivide this into five tracts for resale. Entertainment proposal fell plans are to Motion by Alderman Kellogg to enter the Laurel-Yellowstone City-County Planning Board minutes of April 20, 1995, into the record, seconded by Alderman Easton. Motion carried 7--0. --Park Committee minutes of April 27, 1995 were presented and reviewed. Minutes of the City Council of Laurel Page 3 Council Meeting of May 2, 1995 It is time to renew the lease with the Little League and the Laurel American Legion baseball team (Laurel Dodgers) for the exclusive use of the concession stand in Thomson Park for the period between May 1 and September 1, 1995. Motion by Alderwoman KilpatriCk to renew the lease with the Little League and Laurel American Legion baseball team (Laurel Dodgers) and to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the lease, seconded by Alderman Easton. Motion carried 7--0. Motion by April 27, 1995, 7--0. Alderwoman Kilpatrick to enter the Park Committee minutes of into the record, seconded by Alderman Ehrlick. Motion carried --Public Utilities Committee minutes of April 24, 1995 were presented and reviewed. Warren and Edna Schwenneker were in the audience regarding having sewer service extended to their property at 804 8th Avenue. Mr. Schwenneker questioned if the city would consider splitting or sharing any cost. Alderman Marshall explained that the city would not and hasn't done so in any other project such as this. The cost is up to the developer to pay. Mr. Schwenneker stated that at this time he would only consider running the sewer line to service their home instead of extending it further north to the upper end of their property. He would pursue Option B which would run from their property down 8th Avenue and connect with the sewer at Spruce Grove. The elevation difference is much better in considering this option. Jim Flisrand stated there is no problem with his request to run the sewer line just far enough to tie into their home at this time. A manhole would be needed at the north end of the property for cleaning purposes and for extending the sewer line, if the property is developed at a future date. It was only suggested to extend the extra 100 feet for economical purposes. Motion by Alderman Graham to approve Mr. Schwenneker's request to connect with the sewer line at Spruce Grove and run up 8th Avenue to service only his home at this time and at his cost, seconded by Alderwoman Kilpatrick. Mr. Schwenneker questioned the expense of the manhole which will be needed at the north end of the property? Jim Flisrand stated the expense is figured in the total cost. Mr. Schwenneker asked if the city does the engineering? Jim stated it is required to have a licensed engineer draw up the plans. The cost of approximately $35.00 per foot will generally cover all expenses associated with this construction. A vote on the motion. Motion carried 7--0. Motion by Alderman Marshall to enter the Public Utilities Committee minutes of April 24, 1995, into the record, seconded by Alderman Graham. Motion carried 7--0. --Reservoir Land (Fact Finding) Committee minutes of April 26, 1996 were presented and reviewed. Motion by Alderman Kellogg Committee minutes of April 26, Ehrlick. Motion carried 7--0. to enter the Reservoir Land (Fact Finding) 1995, into the record, seconded by Alderman COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE: Jim Flisrand reviewed the state requirements for spraying weeds in the parks, cemeteries, etc. The city does not need a license to spray with non-restricted herbicides to eliminate dandelions or weeds of that nature. It was questioned at one time if the city needed to be certified, but this is not the case. Alderman Marshall pointed out a concern regarding the weeds growing in the curbs along the streets. Jim stated these weeds can also be sprayed as long as . restricted sprays are not used. Jim mentioned that if the city of Laurel had a license, then any one can do the Minutes of the City Council of Laurel Page 4 Council Meeting of May 2, 1995 Jim is getting more information on what herbicides to use. He is looking into the equipment for applying the herbicides. There are options of renting sprayers or purchasing a spreader for the back of the tractor. Jim stated the city parks are in need of this care and the project will be started soon. APPOINTMENTS: Mayor Rodgers appointed Jim Flisrand as ADA Coordinator. Motion by Alderman Marshall to confirm the Mayor's appointment of Jim Flisrand as ADA Coordinator, seconded by Alderman Graham. Motion carried 7--0. Mayor Rodgers appointed Jim Flisrand as Flood Plain Administrator. Motion by Alderman Kellogg to confirm the Mayor's appointment of Jim Flisrand as Flood Plain Administrator, seconded by Alderman Marshall. Motion carried 7--0. MAYORS COMMENTS: Mayor Rodgers proclaimed this week as Prayer Week. Mayor Rodgers proclaimed May 26th as Poppy Day in Laurel. There being no further business to come before the Council at this time~ the meeting was adjourned at 7:50 p.m. Donald L. Hackmann, City Clerk Approved by the Mayor and passed by the City Council of the City of Laurel. Montana, this 16th day of May, 1995. Attest: Donald L. Hackmann, City Clerk Charles Bodgers, MKyor/