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PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMITTEE
AUGUST 14, 1995 5:30 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
MEMBERS PRESENT:
OTHERS PRESENT:
Jeanette Dolechek
Dennis Eaton
Bob Graham
Chuck Dickerson
George Byko
Al Hicks
Kristine Kerr
Maureen Kaul
Albert Ehrlick
Ron Marshall
John Minch
Jim Flisrand
Sherrie Legerski
Lia Keller
Puff Anderson
Rudy Groshelle
Sherrie Legerski was present to discuss her concerns of obtaining
sewer and water service for her new residence on the corner of E.
8th Street and Fir Avenue., which is currently outside the City
limits. The Street & Alley committee on August 10, 1995
recommended water and sewer services be made available provided
Legerski's annex and complete the necessary street improvements
adjacent to each lot as they develop. (Letter enclosed) Following
a discussion a motion was made by Bob Graham, seconded by Phil
40 Curry, to accept the Street & Alley's recommendations. Motion
carried.
Al Hicks was present again to request sewer service for his
property on East Railroad Street. Committee discussed intent of
the past City's agreement to give all residents sewer service in
that area and the zoning status of Mr. Hick's property. Motion by
Bob Graham, seconded by Albert Ehrlick, that Al Hicks be allowed to
hook up to the sewer provided the Public Works Director and
Planning Director determine the current zoning allows his type of
business or that the City County Planning Board approves Mr. Hick's
zoning request to accommodate his business. Motion carried.
Lisa Keller and Kristine Kerr were present to discuss their
concerns with the sewer backup and expenses associated with the
incident. The sewer backup was a result of the City lift station
malfunctioning. Following considerable discussion a motion was
made by Bob Graham, seconded by Jim Flisrand, that the City
Attorney review the incident and that the insurance company be
questioned regarding their review of all data. Motion carried.
Rudy Groshelle requested an adjustment on his past water bill
relating to his commercial property on East Main Street. The City
has replaced his meter, however has not had the opportunity to
check the meter in question. The meter will be checked for low,
medium and high flows with results presented to the next Public
Utilities committee meeting.
• Maureen Kaul residing at 1030 13th Avenue made a request to the
City to relax the $15.00 shut off fee assessed her on two separate
occasions. Following an extensive discuss and review of staff
procedure, a motion by Bob Graham, seconded by John Minch, that her
request be denied. Motion carried.
Jim Flisrand updated the committee on the underpass project.
Morrison and Maierle is the consultant working for Cenex and the
State Highway Department in rerouting the current underpass drain.
Flisrand is working with the consultant and Highway Department to
include the construction of a storm sewer on South East Fourth
Street as part of the resolution to the underpass drainage
concerns. The committee encouraged Flisrand to continue talking
with the State to resolve not only problems at the underpass but
also drainage concerns on the State Highway (S. First Avenue).
The water and sewer debts not collected throughout the past year
were submitted to the committee for approval to be written off the
books. Motion by Chuck Dickerson, seconded by Ron Marshall, to
approve the staff request.
Discussion on water deposit and shut-off fees were discussed and
agreed that the committee needs to review them at a later date.
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Res ectfullr submitted,
im Flisrand
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Jack and Sherry Legerski
1304 East 8th Street
Laurel, MT 59044
Dean- Mr.. and. Mrs. Legerski:
Thank. yo4 (Sherry) for attending our Street and Alley Committee Meeting of August 10th.
As discussed at that meeting,. we feel that the best way to approach all the issues involved in
what you would. like to do and what the city code requires be done is:
1. bring Block 6; Nutting Brothers Subdivision into the City which will allow
you legal access to both municipal water and sewer for the. single-family, UBC-approved
modular housing unit you wish to locate there.,
2.:. construct the required curb and gutter inprovenients in front of just those lots
you are building on at tliis.tinne; and
3. enter into a contract with the City for the remainder of the required
improvements for the rest of the block that is tied to when the individual lots are built upon
...or 'when a certain percentage of such lots are built upon.
This arrangement will allow issues of concern to you and to the City to be appropriately and
fairly addressed. This can be further discussed at the Public Utilities Meeting Monday at
5.:30 PM at the Laurel City Council Chanibers.
Sincerely,
inn Flisrand
Public Works Director
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