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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Minutes 07.19.1994Minutes of the City Council of Laurel July 19, 1994 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 Charles Rodgers at 7:00 p.m., on July 19, 1994. COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: John Minch Albert Ehrlick Lonnie Kellogg Donna Kilpatrick Gay Easton Chuck Dickerson (.late.) Ron Marshall COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: Bob Graham INVOCATION: Invocation was given by Alderman Kellogg. MINUTES: Motion by Alderman Marshall to approve the minutes of the regular of July 5, 1994, as presented, seconded by Alderman Kellogg. Motion 6--0. meeting carried Motion by Alderman Ehrlick to approve the minutes of the special meeting of July 7, 1994, as presented, seconded by Alderman Marshall. Motion carried 6--0. CORRESPONDENCE: Received a letter of resignation from Police Captain, Dave Slaymaker, effective August 25, 1994. Received a letter from the Montana Department of Commerce notifying us that they have accepted our response to the audit finding and recommendation. Received a memorandum to Lil Anderson, RN, Executive Sheckleton, MD~ Medical Director regarding utilization for city-county health departments. Director from George of special mill levies Received a letter from Mutual of Omaha regarding the renewal of our medical insurance policy and the new rate levels which represent a 10% increase. Received the June minutes and activity report from the Yellowstone County Air Pollution Control Board. Received the July newsletter from MMIA. CDBG GRANT APPLICATION - PUBLIC HEARING: This being the time and place advertised; a public hearing was held. PROPONENTS Barb Campbell, with Double Tree, Inc., stated she is here tonight to give an advertised public hearing for the Community Development Block Grant program. Barb has been working with the city for some time now and stated we previously went through the needs assessment process and Double Tree is now rapping up a public facilities planning process. Double Tree will now start to investigate what our housing needs are here in Laurel. One avenue available for financing of a municipal project is through the CDBG program. Barb said Laurel is not eligible to apply for some block grant money because we are not 51% low to moderate income. However, there are some projects that Laurel can still fund through this program and one of these is in the housing category. To access these programs, it requires that we hold at least two public hearings. The first one requires that we receive background information and Barb proceeded to give the council this information. She explained that this program is funded through HUD, which is federally appropriated money that is administered through Housing and Urban Development. In 1981, HUD gave each of the states the opportunity to administer the program at the state level and Montana chose to do so through the Department of Commerce. Montana has a progressive program and they fund three categories of projects. The first is economic development projects which assists business expansion. The second is housing projects which cover new construction, housing rehabilitation, senior citizens and transitional housing. Barb said this category is getting broader all the time as the housing needs in Montana are changing. The last category is public utilities which is primarily water and sewer projects. Barb said that for 1994, Montana's allocation is just over eight million dollars Page 2 Council Meeting Minutes of the City Council of Laurel of July 19, 1994 apply for funds because they have over 50,000 people and they are automatically allocated money and do not have to compete with the rest of us for funds. Barb passed around a sign-up sheet which will be submitted with the grant application, stating that this public hearing was held. Barb stated that this hearing will last for a year. At the next hearing, we will talk specifically about the housing project. If the council would decided to do a public facilities project, we would just need to hold the second hearing again. Barb recommended that the second hearing be held at the Senior Citizens Center or somewhere where we can get community input. OPPONENTS None Motion by Alderman Marshal] to close the public hearing, seconded by Alderwoman Kilpatrick. Motion carried 6--0. WATER PROJECT ENGINEERING REPORT: The city has received the engineering report from HKM Associates regarding the water project. Barb said HKM has completed any contractual obligations that they have with the city of Laurel. To pursue a project for the water treatment plant, the next step is to run a request for proposal to hire a project engineer. Double Tree has prepared a request for proposals to run in the Laurel Outlook and Billings Gazette. This request for proposal will help the city select an engineer who will actually do the construction drawings and see us through construction. The Mayor understood that HKM is suppose to present us with the final draft next week. Barb said this copy does not say draft on it. Jim sent this to Farm Home and Barb called them and told them to wait because the city has not made a motion to proceed with the project. As far as she knows, this is the final copy. Dave said we have not seen the final copy, only the preliminary one. few changes to make to the final one and we should have it shortly. They had a Barb said we are ready and need to get on the request for proposals because it is a three week process and if we are going to satisfy and keep on the compliance schedule, we need to keep moving. Chuck Dickerson came to the meeting at this time, 7:18 p.m. In response to a question, Barb said Laurel is eligible for a couple different programs and she feels the one that is most viable for Laurel is the water/wastewater disposal program through Farm Home. We are grant eligible through this program and it requires someone else to decide what level of debt our system can carry. They propose a level of loan and a level of grant to finance the project. Barb said that when you want grant money, they will not give it to you until you can demonstrate that you have paid your fair share. From the HKM document, Barb said she is not sure what the total project cost would be but this will be looked at very thoroughly when an engineer is retained for the project. In regard to a question about being locked into this proposal by making a motion, Barb said we are ready to run our request for proposal even if this isn't the final copy. The request for proposal that is prepared is specific to the project. The request for proposal that we use to retain the engineer for this document, does not include the design engineer or construction engineer. If the city would decide not to go through with a request for proposal and retain this particular engineering firm, we would have to consult our Attorney whether nor not we could expand or amend the existing contract and still comply with the laws for procurement. If we want to retain this engineer and not go through the request for proposal, Barb said it may be possible but she feels we need to go through this RFP process because it is very specific in Montana law, especially for retaining an engineering firm. Barb reviewed the request for proposal and said Double Tree did include some design development in it so the person or firm inquiring may have the opportunity to review our problems and look for possible solutions. Barb stated that if we use Farm Home, they will pay the engineering but not until we have an approved contract. They are very specific and will not allow us to pay an engineer anything unless they aD~rove the invoice. Barb said Farm Minutes of the City Council of Laurel Page 3 Council Meeting of July 19, 1994 and this ensures that you are getting what you pay for. On a two million dollar project, you are looking at an engineering contract of about $ 300,000.00. Barb said they work with all the major firms and said the city will have to live with whom ever they choose for the next couple of years. Motion by Alderman Easton to proceed with the advertising of bids for a construction engineer, seconded by Alderwoman Kilpatrick. Motion carried 7--0. Barb asked the Clerk's office to keep tract of who we mail out the request for proposals to. She stated that when it comes to interviewing applicants, we can interview as many or as few as we wish, but we can only select them based on their qualification, not their cost. RERBSTFEST: Matt Guenthner, on behalf of Lynette Perkins, distributed and reviewed a copy of the planned activities for the Herbstfest. They are asking permission to use a portion of Thomson Park for the Bierstube, closure of East Eight Street, permission for the parade route, which is different from last year, a request for eight garbage containers with Saturday and Sunday pickup, permission for the mule pack team to set up a display on the west side of the American Legion field, and permission to have the miniature MRL train located inside the American Legion baseball field. Chuck Dickerson expressed his concern over the parade disbanding in the school parking lot. He sold tickets last year and patrons commented that the parking lot was very congested with the RV's and all and he wondered if they could disband before crossing First Avenue, in the street by the north school lot. Matt stated that they try to get all the RV's to park in the north school lot. Mike Atkinson commented that he was on bike patrol last year and noticed more vehicles in the north school lot than in the high school lot. Pickups and campers fill the north school lot. Mike agrees that it would be nice if they didn't have to cross First Avenue but he doesn't feel it has been a problem in the past. Discussion and it was stated that if the parade dispersed at the back side of the lot, it would work better. Lynette Perkins stated that some of the entrants in the parade drop out at the north school lot and some continue into the high school lot. She said the committee can address the issue at the next meeting and decide where to disband. Lynette said that in all the years she has been on the committee, she was never aware that there was a problem. If there is a problem~ they will address it. The Mayor said we will leave it up to the Herbstfest Committee to decide where they will disband and if a problem exists, we will address it right after the event and correct it for next year. Motion by Alderwoman Kilpatrick to approve Thomson Park for a Bierstube, September 22-25, Motion carried 7--0. the use of the north side of seconded by Alderman Marshall. Motion by Alderwoman Kilpatrick to close East 8th Street from First Avenue to the alley east of the high school from Friday, September 23rd at 4:00 p.m. until Sunday, September 25th at 10:00 p.m., seconded by Alderman Marshall. Motion carried 7--0. Motion by Alderwoman Kilpatrick to allow the parade route as mentioned in the letter, seconded by Alderman Ehrlick. Motion carried 7--0. Motion by Alderwoman Kilpatrick to to allow for Saturday and Sunday pickup, carried 7--0. allow the extra garbage containers and seconded by Alderman Ehrlick. Motion Motion by Alderwoman Kilpatrick to allow the miniature train to be placed in the American Legion field and the mule team to be located in the parking lot west of the ballfield, seconded by Alderman Marshall. Motion carried 7--0. RICHARD LEGARE - VACATE ALLEY: (Clerk's Note: A public hearing was held at the July 5th council meeting on Resolution No. R94-27 to vacate public right of way (alley), located twenty feet west of Lot 1, Block 7, of Cherry Hills Subdivision. The resolution was defeated 7--0.) Minutes of the City Council of Laurel Page 4 Council Meeting of July 19, 1994 Richard Legare, 1202 West Maryland, stated that some time ago he approached the Street and Alley Committee about vacating' a 20' alley. He told the committee that he would not pay for the land but he would clean it up and pay taxes on it. He said it was discussed and everything seemed okay. A motion was made by Ron Marshall to vacate the alley and the motion carried. Richard said he then came to the May 3rd council meeting and it was again discussed by everyone. He again stated that he would not pay for the land but would take care of it and pay taxes on it. A question about needing it for development in the future came up and Dave Michael said the alley would be vacated, so it would not interfere with the east/west alley if it is ever extended. There was further discussion and as far as he could tell, he had assurances from everyone that there was no problem. He understood that if he did the proper paperwork and the joint property owners had no problem with it, this alley would be vacated. He went ahead and spent $ 100.00 to do the paperwork. Richard stated that he was not able to attend the public hearing on July 5th because he was working but he later found out that the motion did not carry~ it was voted down 7--0. As far as he understands it, there were no protests to it and after obtaining a copy of the minutes, the only thing he can figure out is that Dave Michael now says that the city needs the alley. Dave stated that we need the alley that runs east/west, not the one running north/south. Richard is wondering why he spent $ 100.00, did all the work and had assurances for nothing. Dave said it was a misunderstanding on vacating the 20' north/south alley. He alley for future use. his part because he is not opposed to is in favor of keeping the east/west Richard asked for an explanation from the seven members who voted this down. Lonnie stated he has always voted against vacating public land without charging for it. Discussion regarding the $ 100.00 charge and Joe Leckie stated that our ordinance requires this. Donna stated she is also opposed to giving away city land. 20' alley is dedicated if it is not needed? She questioned why a Dave said this alley is the dividing line between Phase I and Phase II of Cherry Hills and that is just the way it was laid out when it was developed and brought into the city. In regard to a question about future development, Dave said we still have a way to bring the sewer out through the east/west alley. The north/south alley would not be affected at this time. Motion by Alderwoman Kilpatrick to reconsider the request at this time, seconded by Alderman Ehrlick. Motion carried 7--0. Donna stated she would like to see people for this land because they right-of-way. something drawn up, by which we can charge are enhancing their property with public Richard said that at the last meeting the Mayor and everyone sat there and said this is the last time. He remembers one man saying he goes by this property and he expressed feelings that since Richard is cleaning the property up, he was in favor of vacating the land. It was stated that Cal Cumin and the Planning Board are suppose to be coming up with something for the council regarding this issue. Donna stated this is the second or third time we have went through this and people just think they can take this land and it is theirs. Richard said, for the record, he is not looking to take anything. He came in here asking for something and took someone's word for it and spent $ 100.00 and all of a sudden, their word changed. He is asking for a reason, that is all. Discussion regarding the point at which a person actually has to pay the' $ 100.00 fee and that the city needs to make the person aware that they may end up doing the footwork and paying the fee, but this is no guarantee that the city Minutes of the City Council of Laurel Page 5 Council Meeting of July 19, 1994 More comments and Chuck Dickerson stated that this is the council's fault for making the assurances without really looking into it and making Richard aware of the fact that it could be turned down with the public hearing. The Mayor suggested that if the council wants should be put back into committee to look at determine if we have a need for this alley. to reconsider this, maybe it our future needs and really Joe Leckie stated that the ~ouncil cannot reconsider this until another notice is published. That is one of the important requirements in a vacation. Richard questioned if it is going to cost him another $ 100.00 and he has to do all the paperwork again? Joe said yes, this is his understanding of it. He told Richard that it would be his choice to bring it back before the council. Richard asked if there are any other reasons the council voted against it? Ron Marshall stated that the city did charge for a triangular piece of property on the south side a few years back. He feels that everything should have a tangible value, a fair market price. If it is valuable to you or you want it, there should be a price associated with it. Richard thanked the council for their time. MERCHANTS DISPLAYING ITEMS ON SIDEWALKS: Chuck Dickerson stated that he feels it is time to do something about the merchandise that is displayed on the sidewalks. The council always talks about it, but nothing is ever done. Darrell McGillen asked what is bad about it and who is complaining? Chuck said people Crazy Days or sell permission. are complaining and the other businesses that want to have on the sidewalks, have to come before the council and ask Chuck feels that Coast to Coast has the area across the street for the larger lawn and garden items and they do not need to congest the with it. He said the council always talks about it but nothing has done. Either we let other people do it without having to come to the we make everyone follow the same rules. displaying sidewalks ever been council or Darrell McGillen commented that the council pro-business instead of anti-business. had better start talking Albert stated that we recently made the Thompson's comply so let's make everyone follow the same guidelines. The Mayor stated we have an encroachment permit on the books but he does not know whether Coast to Coast has a permit. He has had two complaints in the last year. A lady tripped on a mower that was set diagonally on the corner and Chuck told Dean immediately. Dean said they are not to be setting that way and apparently a bicyclist did not give way to the pedestrian. The other person felt that by setting the equipment on both sides of the building~ it is limiting pedestrian traffic to one lane. Donna stated this problem has been mentioned to her. Joe stated that no encroachment on a sidewalk is to be allowed except by the authority of an encroachment permit~ issued by the city council. Chuck Dickerson said he is not being anti-business. He said we have ordinances and resolutions on the books that some people are abiding by and others are not. If we have laws on the books, let's follow them for everyone. If anything~ he is trying to be pro-business to where everyone feels they are being treated the same and all are following the same standards. Albert asked what the sidewalk is for? Is it for display purposes or is it for people to walk on? Darrell was upset and stated that if we won't allow the equipment, then we'd better look into the trees, flower pots, benches and garbages that are on the sidewalks. He said that if someone gets hurt, it comes back on the property' owner for putting it out there, not the city. Minutes of the City Council of Laurel Page 6 Council Meeting of July 19, 1994 More discussion followed Alley Committee for study and they are to come back to the recommendation. CHANGES TO THE LAUREL AIRPORT ZONING: PRIMARY SURFACE CONTROL ZONE ORDINANCE NO. 094-9 second reading) CHANGING LAUREL CITY ORDINANCE 17.28.090 Public Hearing: No comments. Motion by Alderman Marshall to close the public hearing, Alderman Minch. Motion carried 7--0. Motion by Alderman Marshall that Ordinance No. 094-9 (second passed and adopted, seconded by Alderwoman Kilpatrick. A roll taken and ail aldermen present voted, "YES". Motion carried 7--0. RUNWAY LAYOUT and the Mayor referred this issue to the Street and council with a (second reading) 17.28.100 seconded by ORDINANCE NO. O94-10 CHANGING LAUREL CITY ORDINANCE Public Hearing: No comments. Motion by Alderman Marshall to close Alderman Ehrlick. Motion carried 7--0. reading) be call vote was Public Hearing: Motion by Alderwoman Kilpatrick to close the Alderman Marshall. Motion carried 7--0. CHANGING LAUREL CITY ORDINANCE 17.28.190 No comments. public hearing, seconded by and all aldermen present LAND USE SCHEDULE ORDINANCE NO. O94-13 {second reading) by be taken voted, "YES". Motion carried 7--0. Motion by Alderwoman Kilpatrick that Ordinance No. O94-10 {second reading) be passed and adopted, seconded by Alderman Ehrlick. A roll call vote was taken and all aldermen present voted, "YES". Motion carried 7--0. AIRPORT ELEVATION ORDINANCE NO. O94-11 {second reading) CORRECTION LAUREL CITY ORDINANCE 17.28.040 Public Hearing: No comments. Motion by Alderwoman Kilpatrick to close the public hearing, seconded by Alderman Marshall. Motion carried 7--0. Motion by Alderman Ehrlick that Ordinance No. O94-11 {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. HEIGHT LIMITATIONS ORDINANCE NO. O94-12 {second reading CORRECTION LAUREL CITY ORDINANCE 17.28.200 D Public Hearing: No comments. Motion by Alderman Marshall to close the public hearing, seconded Alderwoman Kilpatrick. Motion carried 7--0. Motion by Alderman Marshall that Ordinance No. O94-12 (second reading) passed and adopted, seconded by Alderman Ehrlick. A roll call vote was the public hearing, seconded by Minutes of the City Council of Laurel Page 7 Council Meeting of July 19, 1994 Motion by Alderman Dickerson that Ordinance No. O94-13 passed and adopted, seconded by Alderman Marshall. A roll call vote was and all aldermen present voted, "YES". DISTRICTS CREATED ORDINANCE NO. Motion carried 7--0. 094-14 (second reading) (second reading) be taken taken and all aldermen present voted, CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS ORDINANCE NO. "YES". Motion carried 7--0. 004-18 CHANGING LAUREL CITY ORDINANCE Public Hearing: No comments. Motion by Alderman Kellogg to close the Alderman Marshall. Motion carried 7--0. Motion by Alderman Marshall that Ordinance No. O94-18 (second reading) passed and adopted, seconded by Alderman Dickerson. A roll call vote was and all aldermen present voted, "YES". Motion carried 7--0. (second reading) 17.68.050 public hearing, seconded by be taken CHANGING LAUREL CITY ORDINANCE 17.28.160 Public Hearing: No comments. Motion by Alderman Marshall to close the public hearing, seconded by Alderman Ehrlick. Motion carried 7--0. Motion by Alderwoman Kilpatrick that Ordinance No. O94-14 (second reading) be passed and adopted, seconded by Alderman Dickerson. A roll call vote was taken and all aldermen present voted, "YES". Motion carried 7--0. APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS ORDINANCE NO. O94-15 (second reading) Public Hearing: No comments. Motion by Alderman Dickerson to close the public hearing, seconded by Alderwoman Kilpatrick. Motion carried 7--0. Motion by Alderman Ehrlick that Ordinance No. O94-15 (second reading) be passed and adopted, seconded by Alderwoman Kilpatrick. A roll call vote was taken and all aldermen present voted, "YES". Motion carried 7--0. EVALUATION, RESPONSIBILITY, CONSULTATION, NOTIFICATION ORDINANCE NO. O94-16 (second reading) CHANGING LAUREL CITY ORDINANCE 17.68.030 Public Hearing: No comments. Motion by Alderwoman Kilpatrick to close the public hearing, seconded by Alderman Marshall. Motion carried 7--0. Motion by Alderman Ehrlick that Ordinance No. O94-16 (second reading) be passed and adopted, seconded by Alderman Marshall. A roll call vote was taken and all aldermen present voted, "YES". Motion carried 7--0. ZONING COMMISSION ACTION ORDINANCE NO. 094-17 {second reading) CHANGING LAUREL CITY ORDINANCE 17.68.040 Public Hearing: No comments. Motion by Alderman Dickerson to close the public hearing, seconded by Alderwoman Kilpatrick. Motion carried 7--0. Motion by Alderman Dickerson that Ordinance No. O94-17 (second reading) be passed and adopted, seconded by Alderwoman Kilpatrick. A roll call vote was Minutes of the City Council of Laurel Page 8 Council Meeting of July 19, 1994 ORDINANCES AMENDING DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS & ASSISTANT DPW: Items #11 and #12 were tabled until the August 2nd meeting. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING BUDGET TRANSFERS: RESOLUTION NO. R94-28 BEING A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING BUDGET TRANSFERS OR REVISIONS Motion by Alderman Marshall that Ordinance No. R94-28 be passed adopted~ seconded by Alderwoman Kilpatrick. Motion carried 7--0. ADOPT PRELIMINARY BUDGET & TAX RESOLUTIONS: RESOLUTION NO. R94-29 BEING A RESOLUTION LEVYING TAXES FOR GENERAL AND SPECIFIC PURPOSES FOR THE CITY OF LAUREL~ MONTANA, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 1994 Motion by Alderwoman Kilpatrick that Resolution No. R94-29 be passed adopted, seconded by Alderman Ehrlick. Motion carried 7--0. RESOLUTION NO. R94-30 BEING A RESOLUTION LEVYING AND ASSESSING ALL OF THE PROPERTY EMBRACED WITHIN SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT LIGHT NO. 2 OF THE CITY OF LAUREL~ MONTANA, WITH THE ENTIRE COST OF MAINTENANCE AND ELECTRICAL CURRENT FOR THE YEAR 1994-95 Motion by Alderman Ehrlick that Resolution No. R94-30 be passed adopted, seconded by Alderwoman Kilpatrick. Motion carried 7--0. RESOLUTION NO. R94-31 BEING A RESOLUTION LEVYING AND ASSESSING ALL OF THE PROPERTY EMBRACED WITHIN SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT LIGHTING NO. 3~ OF THE CITY OF LAUREL, MONTANA, WITH THE ENTIRE COST OF MAINTENANCE AND ELECTRICAL CURRENT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1~ 1994 Motion by Alderman Marshall that Resolution No. R94-31 adopted, seconded by Alderman Dickerson. Motion carried 7--0. RESOLUTION NO. R94-32 and BEING A RESOLUTION LEVYING AND ASSESSING ALL OF THE PROPERTY EMBRACED WITHIN STREET SWEEPING DISTRICT NO. 1, OF THE CITY OF LAUREL, MONTANA, FOR THE PURPOSE OF THE SWEEPING OF STREETS IN THE DOWNTOWN OR BUSINESS DISTRICT and and be passed and Motion by Alderman Ehrlick that Resolution No. R94-32 be passed adopted~ seconded by Alderman Marshall. Motion carried 7--0. RESOLUTION NO. R94-33 A RESOLUTION LEVYING AND ASSESSING ALL OF THE PROPERTY EMBRACED WITHIN SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 98 OF THE CITY OF LAUREL, MONTANA~ WITH THE COST OF CURB, GUTTER~ PAVING, SIDEWALK, SANITARY SEWER AND WATER LINE IN NUTTING BROS. SUBDIVISION Motion by Alderwoman Kilpatrick that Resolution No. R94-33 be passed adopted, seconded by Alderman Ehrlick. Motion carried 7--0. RESOLUTION NO. R94-34 A RESOLUTION LEVYING AND ASSESSING ALL OF THE PROPERTY EMBRACED WITHIN SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 100 OF THE CITY OF LAUREL, MONTANA, WITH THE COST OF CURB, GUTTER~ PAVING, WATER & and and Minutes of the Page 9 Council Meeting of July 19, 1994 City Council of Laurel Motion by Alderwoman Kilpatrick that Resolution No. R94-34 be passed and adopted, seconded by Alderman Ehrlick. Motion carried 7--0. COmmITTEE REPORTS: -~Budget/Finance Committee minutes of July 7, 1994 were presented and reviewed. Motion by Alderwoman Kilpatrick to enter the Budget/Finance Committee minutes of July 7, 1994~ into the record, seconded by Alderman Easton. Ron made a correction and said the date of this meeting was July 7th, not the 14th and members present were Donna Kilpatrick, Ron Marshall and Don Hackmann. A vote was taken on the motion. Motion carried 7--0. --City Council Committee of the Whole minutes of July 5, 1994 were presented and reviewed. Motion by Alderman Marshal] to enter the City Council Committee of the Whole minutes of July 5, 1994, into the record, seconded by Alderman Ehrlick. Motion carried 7--0. --Parks Committee minutes of July 14, 1994 were presented and reviewed. The Laurel Garden Club has requested that reservation fee for the shelter since the back into Thomson and Firemen's Parks. they be exempt from paying the $ 10.00 funds earned at their plant sales goes Motion by Alderwoman Kilpatrick that the Laurel Garden Club be exempt from paying the $10.00 reservation fee for the shelter, seconded by Alderman Easton. Lonnie stated that this came up one other time since the shelter has been available and he recalls that the council decided that we would not forgo the price for anyone. Donna stated that there are very few groups that have put the work into our parks like they have. The Mayor stated that each situation needs to be looked at separately. A vote was taken on the motion. Motion carried 7--0. At the committee meeting, JoAnn Fox, representing Laurel requested the use of Firemen's Park on Friday, August 26th 4:00 p.m. for An Awesome August Adventure for children. Women in Business, from 9:00 a.m. to Motion by Alderwoman Kilpatrick to allow JoAnn Fox use of Firemen's Park on August 26th from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., seconded by Alderman Ehrlick. Motion carried 7--0. Motion by Alderwoman Kilpatrick to enter the Parks Committee minutes of July 14, 1994, into the record, seconded by Alderman Kellogg. Motion carried 7--0. Discussion regarding the snow fence and poles that are in Firemen's Park. It was stated that it belongs to the Jaycees and has been there from the 4th of July. Donna will contact someone to pick it up. The Mayor thanked the Laurel Garden Club for trimming the trees in Firemen's Park. It really looks nice and puts the rest of the parks to shame. Donna stated that the Garden Club said it is very important that the park be watered regularly or the trees are going to die. Since they have been trimmed~ they need the extra water to survive. --Public Utilities Committee minutes of July 11, 1994 were presented and reviewed. Russ Lowe, representing Cenex Refinery as the Safety Supervisor, requested permission for two water taps into the main water line for fire hydrants to serve the Cenex tank farm. He explained the need to the council with the use of a map. Cenex will pay all costs for either the city or a private contractor to do the work. It was stated that this is treated city water but the fire hydrants would be unmetered. The city has a minimum monthly charge for each fire hydrant. Minutes of the City Council of Laurel Page 10 Council Meeting of July 19, 1994 Dave Michael recommended that they have a private contractor do the work but he explained that the City would supervise the work. Motion by Alderman Marshal] to allow Cenex two water water line for fire hydrants, with Cenex paying all expenses by Alderman Dickerson. Motion carried 7--0. taps into the main involved, seconded It was stated that Mel Baker resigned from the Public Utilities Committee. Ron Marshall will contact Dennis Eaton and see if he is interested in serving on the committee. Motion by Alderman Marshal] to enter the Public Utilities Committee minutes of July 11, 1994, into the record, seconded by Alderman Dickerson. Motion carried 7--0. COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE: None APPOINTMENTS: The Mayor appointed Rick Musson as Police Captain, to replace Dave Slaymaker, effective August 26, 1994. Motion by Alderman Kellogg to confirm the Mayor's appointment of Rick Musson as Police Captain, effective August 26~ 1994, seconded by Alderman Minch. Motion carried 7--0. MAYOR'S COMMENTS: The Mayor stated we have had contact with the State regarding solid waste. said we can expect more on the landfill. He The Mayor said the pool is holding water and the kids seem to be having fun. Jennifer Draper stated her kids are in the swim lessons for the first time this year and she wanted to commend the lifeguards for the great job they are doing. The pool is set to close on Sunday, August 21st since we lose our lifeguards to college. There being no further business to come before the council at this time, meeting was adjourned at 8:39 p.m. Cathy O~'rian the Approved by the Mayor and passed by the City Montana, this 2nd day of August, 1994. Donald L. Hackmann, City Clerk Council of the city of Laurel, Charles Rodge~s, M~or