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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Minutes 07.21.1992Minutes of the City Council of Laurel July 21, 1992 A regular meeting of the City Council Montana, was held in the Council Chambers and Chuck Rodgers at 7:00 p.m., on July 21, 1992. of the City of Laurel, called to order by Mayor COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Norman Orr Albert Ehrlick L.D. Collins Gay Easton Lonnie Kellogg Bob Graham Ron Marshall Donna Kilpatrick COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: None INVOCATION: Invocation was given by Alderman Collins. MINUTES: Motion by Alderman Orr to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of July 7, 1992, as presented, seconded by Alderman Marshall. Motion carried 8--0. CORRESPONDENCE: Received a letter from First Security Bank regarding the parking problem for employees downtown. Received the activity report for the month of June from Yellowstone County Air Pollution Control Board. the Received a letter from Lynette Perkins, Chairman of the Herbstfest Committee, regarding Herbstfest activities. BARBARA CAMPBELL - CDBG GRANT FOR BIG SKY LAMINATES: Barbara Campbell, representing Double-Tree, Inc., stated that in December of 1991 her company submitted a pre-application to the Department of Commerce for a CDBG grant for Big Sky Laminates. Tbis program requires that the business come up with a like amount of matching money to be eligible for fundlng. Barbara stated they have finally secured matching funds for the company which now goes by the name of Big Sky Woodcrafters. At this point, the full application for the block grant needs to be prepared and Barbara said her office hopes to have this document complete by the end of this week. Barbara explained that once the full application is submitted, it generally takes 30 days for it to be reviewed. The gentleman who reviews the application will be in Laurel next Wednesday to meet people and have questions answered. The Mayor will also need to sign papers. Barbara said that once they receive a grant award, it triggers a number of processes, one of which is a start up phase. At this point they start to execute firm documents and prepare an environmental review record. They will also set up an account with the City's bank who will exclusively handle the wire transfers that come from the Department of Commerce. Barbara said the Miller's have worked very hard to secure the funding for the grant and they are committed to staying in Laurel. Barbara said that when the business makes their loan payments back to the City, the City can retain those funds and use them in a specified manner. She recommends that a committee be formed that would review any applicants for this money. More discussion followed regarding repayment of subsequent loans and whether the City would be liable for a loan if a business defaulted. Barbara said the only way the City could be liable is if we spent the money on something that is not an eligible activity. Minutes of the City Council of Laurel Page 2 Council Meeting of July 21, 1992 FLOYD GOLDY - FIRE BILL: Floyd Goldy stated that on June 24th his daughter was involved in a roll over accident three miles west of town. The Highway Patrol and Laurel ambulance responded and his daughter was transported to the hospital. Modern Auto was called to retrieve the vehicle and when they tried to right the vehicle~ it caught on fire. The Laurel Fire Department responded and put the fire out. Floyd said that a few days later he received a bill for $ 450.00 for a fire call on the freeway. He was told that is a set fee for fighting a fire on the interstate. He questioned what the bill would have been if the car had caught on fire within the city limits. Floyd stated that Park City charges $ 150.00 an hour for the first truck and $ 50.00 for any subsequent trucks. The Mayor stated that this fee is set by resolution and it is the normal fee for any call out. Chuck explained that if Floyd was a member of any district or fire service area that our Fire Department contracts with, there would have been no charge. Floyd stated that Modern Auto had control of the vehicle when it caught on fire and he questioned whether he should have to pay the bill or if Modern Auto is liable for it. Joe Bradley said Mr. Goldy has raised an interesting question and we should make an effort to see if there was anything else that Modern Auto could have done. If, after talking with Modern Auto, we find that there was nothing else he could of done, then the City will have to stand behind this bill. Darrell McGillen stated that three portable used on the fire initially, but it was too the Fire Department was called in. fire extinguishers were immense and that is when This was referred to the Fire Committee which will August 3rd at 7:00 p.m. at the FAP Complex. LYNETTE PERKINS - HERBSTFEST COMMITTEE: meet on Monday, Lynette Perkins, Herbstfest Chairman, reviewed a letter that was sent to the City regarding Herbstfest activities. The committee objects to the location of a carnival that the Chamber of Commerce plans on holding in the old North School lot on the weekend of the Herbstfest. Joe Bradley questioned whether the Merbstfest Committee has taken their concerns to the School Board since this is school property. Lynette said they are on the School Board agenda July 27th. Joe said that if the school went along with the Chamber's idea of a carnival, he would assume that the Council would grant the business license. Darrell McGillen, speaking on behalf of the Chamber of Commerce, said the carnival is an idea that is just being passed around. The official program of what the Chamber wants to do regarding a carnival has not even been presented to the Herbstfest Committee. Darrell said he questioned the Council at a prior meeting regarding whether there are any restrictions against carnivals and so they would know whether to continue pursuing the idea. Darrell stated that the Chamber of Commerce wanted to bring in a carnival for the betterment of the Herbstfest, not to compete with it. This proposal has not even been presented to the Herbstfest Board because there are other things that need to be ironed out. Darrell confirmed that the Chamber is looking at putting a carnival on the North School lot and they have confirmation from the School Board for use of that lot. That is as far as it has gone. Once it is presented to the Herbstfest Board, if they do not want it, the Chamber will drop it right there. The Herbstfest Committee has made a request to hang decorations downtown on the light poles. Motion by Alderman Graham to allow the Herbstfest Committee to hang decorations on the light poles downtown~ seconded by Alderman Ehrlick. Motion carried 8--0. Page 3 Council Meeting of July 21, 1992 Minutes of the City Council of Laurel It was stated that the 4th of July Committee has done a great job in organizing the activities for the 4th celebration and it was suggested that this committee serve a dual purpose by being the organizing committee for the Herbstfest also. Lynette said the Herbstfest Committee found out quite by accident that they no longer had use of the north school lot and the school also told them that someone was interested in renting the football field. All along they thought they had use of the lot as they have had for the past 19 years. It has always been in the contract and she doesn't know what came about that it wasn't in there this year. She said they are more than willing to work with any organization who would like to plan activities for that weekend and all they ask is that they come to the Herbstfest Committee and let them know what is going on. Ron Marshall feels the problem is between the School Board, Herbstfest Committee and the Chamber of Commerce. He feels it should be worked out between them and the Council should not become involved. Donna Kilpatrick said it does involve the City because the City has control over the use of Thomson Park and organizations ask to use the park. The Mayor asked Donna if she would have the 4th of July Committee work on coordinating this event also. INTENT TO ANNEX LOTS - MATHIS SUBDIVISION, 2ND FILING: RESOLUTION NO. 2594 NOTICE OF INTENT TO ANNEX CERTAIN LANDS CONTIGUOUS TO THE CITY OF LAUREL, MONTANA Motion by Alderwoman Kilpatrick that Resolution No. 2594 be passed and adopted, seconded by Alderman Ehrlick. Motion carried 8--0. An ordinance of annexation will be placed on the September 1st agenda. Joe said that between now and then, he and Jim will have to sit down with these people and work out a plan for the actual extension of services and see what they are willing to pay for. If they would not be willing to foot the bill, Joe said he may recommend at the September 1st meeting that this annexation is not in the best interest of the City. END-OF-YEAR BUDGET TRANSFERS: RESOLUTION NO. 2595 BEING A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING BUDGET TRANSFERS OR REVISIONS Motion by Alderman Orr that Resolntion No. 2595 be passed and adopted, seconded by Alderman Collins. Motion carried 8--0. SALARY OF CITY JUDGE: ORDINANCE NO. 1039 (first reading) SALARY OF THE CITY JUDGE Motion ~3_ Alderman Kellog~ that Ordinance No. 1039 (first reading) be passed and adopted, seconded by Alderman Graham. A roll call vote was taken and Aldermen Marshall, Orr and Ehrlick voted, "NO". Aldermen Graham, Kellogg, Collins, Easton and Alderwoman Kilpatrick voted, "YES". Motion carried 5--3. ADOPT PRELIMINARY 1992-93 BUDGET & TAX RESOLUTIONS: A public hearing will be held on the preliminary budget on August 4th. Notices will go to the Laurel Outlook next Wednesday on all the resolutions, except the SID's. A special Council meeting will be held on August 10th to adopt the final budget. Motion ~ Alderman Kellog to adopt the preliminary budget, seconded by Alderman Orr. Motion carried 8--0. Page 4 Minutes of the City Council of Laurel Council Meeting of July 21, 1992 RESOLUTION NO. 2596 BEING A RESOLUTION LEVYING TAXES FOR GENERAL AND SPECIFIC PURPOSES FOR THE CITY OF LAUREL, MONTANA, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 1992 Motion by Alderman Orr that Resolution No. 2596 be passed adopted, seconded by Alderman Graham. Motion carried 8--0. RESOLUTION NO. 2597 BEING A RESOLUTION LEVYING AND ASSESSING ALL OF THE PROPERTY EMBRACED WITHIN SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT LIGHT NO. 2 OF THE CITY OF LAUREL, MONTANA1 WITH THE ENTIRE COST OF MAINTENANCE AND ELECTRICAL CURRENT FOR THE YEAR 1992-93 Motion by Alderman Graham that Resolution No. 2597 be passed adopted, seconded by Alderman Marshall. Motion carried 8--0. RESOLUTION NO. 2598 BEING A RESOLUTION LEVYING AND ASSESSING ALL OF THE PROPERTY EMBRACED WITHIN SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT LIGHTING NO. 3 OF THE CITY OF LAUREL, MONTANAi WITH THE ENTIRE COST OF MAINTENANCE AND ELECTRICAL CURRENT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 1992 Motion by Alderman Marshall that Resolution No. 2598 be and adopted, seconded by Alderman Orr. Motion carried 8--0. RESOLUTION NO. 2599 BEING A RESOLUTION LEVYING AND ASSESSING ALL OF THE PROPERTY EMBRACED WITHIN THE CITY OF LAUREL, MONTANA, FOR SANDING, SNOW REMOVAL AND/OR PLOWING Motion by Alderman Orr that Resolution No. 2599 be passed adopted, seconded by Alderman Kellogg. Motion carried 8--0. RESOLUTION NO. 2600 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 Motion by Alderman Marshall that Resolution No. 2600 be and adopted, seconded by Alderman Graham. Motion carried 8--0. RESOLUTION NO. 2601 A RESOLUTION LEVYING AND ASSESSING ALL OF THE PROPERTY EMBRACED WITHIN SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 94 OF THE CITY OF LAUREL, MONTANA, WITH THE COST OF SANITARY WATER AND SEWER IN LAUREL INDUSTRIAL PARK Motion by Alderman Orr that Resolution No. 2601 be passed adopted, seconded by Alderman Kellogg. Motion carried 8--0. RESOLUTION NO. 2602 A RESOLUTION LEVYING AND ASSESSING ALL OF THE PROPERTY EMBRACED WITHIN SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 95, OF THE CITY OF LAUREL, MONTANA, WITH THE COST OF STORM SEWER AND STREETS IN LAUREL INDUSTRIAL PARK and and passed and passed and Page 5 Council Minutes of the City Council Meeting of July 21, 1992 of Laurel Motion by Alderman Collins that Resolution No. 2602 be passed and adopted, seconded by Alderwoman Kilpatrick. Motion carried 8--0. RESOLUTION NO. 2603 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 Alderman Orr that Resolution No. 2603 be passed and adopted, seconded by Alderman Marshall. Motion carried 8--0. RESOLUTION NO. 2604 A RESOLUTION LEVYING AND ASSESSING ALL OF THE PROPERTY EMBRACED WITHIN SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 100 OF THE CITY OF LAUREL1 MONTANA, WITH THE COST OF CURB, GUTTER, PAVING, WATER AND SEWER IN MOGAN SUBDIVISION Motion by Alderman Collins that Resolution no. 2604 be passed and adopted, seconded by Alderman Orr. Motion carried 8--0. RESOLUTION NO. 2605 A RESOLUTION LEVYING AND ASSESSING ALL OF THE PROPERTY EMBRACED WITHIN SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 102 OF THE CITY OF LAUREL, MONTANA, WITH THE COST OF CURB, GUTTER, PAVING & STREET SIGNS IN WHITFIELD SHERIDAN SUBDIVISION Motion by Alderman Marshall that Resolution No. 2605 be passed and adopted, seconded by Alderwoman Kilpatrick. Motion carried 8--0. RESOLUTION NO. 2606 A RESOLUTION LEVYING AND ASSESSING ALL OF THE PROPERTY EMBRACED WITHIN SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 108 OF THE CITY OF LAUREL, MONTANA, WITH THE COST OF PAVING AND STORM DRAINS IN MURRAY HEIGHTS Motion by Alderman Collins that Resolution No. 2606 be passed and adopted, seconded by Alderman Graham. Motion carried 8--0. RESOLUTION NO. 2607 A RESOLUTION LEVYING AND ASSESSING ALL OF THE PROPERTY EMBRACED WITHIN SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 109 OF THE CITY OF LAUREL, MONTANA, WITH THE COST OF STREET PAVING, CURB & GUTTER, DRIVEWAY, SANITARY SEWER & WATER IN MURRAY HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION Motion by Alderman Marshall that Resolution No. 2607 be passed and adopted, seconded by Alderman Collins. Motion carried 8--0. COMMITTEE REPORTS: --Budget/Finance Committee minutes of July 7, 1992 were presented and reviewed. Motion by Alderwoman Kilpatrick to enter the Committee minutes of July 7, 1992~ into the record, Alderman Orr. Motion carried 8--0. Budget/Finance seconded by Page 6 Council Minutes of the City Council of Laurel Meeting of July 21, 1992 --City Council Committee of the Whole minutes of July 7, 1992 were presented. Motion by Alderman Orr to enter the City Council Committee of the Whole minutes of July 7, 1992, into the record, seeonded by Alderman Collins. Motion carried 8"-0. --City-County Planning Board minutes of July 9, 1992 were presented and reviewed. The issue of RV parking was brought up at the Planning Board and Joe said the committee decided to hold a public hearing on the question of whether to recommend to the Council that the zoning ordinances be amended to allow the temporary parking of RV units anywhere, in any zone in the city, on a temporary basis, which is defined as less than 14 days in a calendar month. The public hearing will be held in August after which the Planning Board will make a recommendation or present an alternative plan. Joe said the City currently does not have anything to support the temporary parking of RV vehicles during the Herbstfest and we should have this covered in our ordinances also. Motion by Alderwoman Kilpatrick to enter the City-County Planning Board minutes of July 9, 1992, into the record, seconded by Alderman Collins. Motion carried 8--0. --Laurel Airport Authority minutes of June 9, 1992 were presented. Motion by Alderman Kellogg to enter the Laurel Airport Authority minutes of June 9, 1992, into the record, seconded by Alderman Orr. Motion carried 8--0. --Laurel Airport Authority minutes of June 26, 1992 were presented. Motion by Alderman Graham to minutes of June 26, 1992, into Collins. Motion carried 8--0. enter the Laurel Airport the record, seconded by Authority Alderman --License Committee minutes of July 14, 1992 were presented and reviewed. Motion by Alderman Graham to enter the License Committee minutes of July 14, 1992, into 'the record, seconded by Alderman Ehrlick. Motion carried 8--0. Motion by Alderman Graham that repair shops, incident to a retail business; do not require a separate business license, seconded by Alderman Orr. Motion carried 8--0. It was stated that Richard Barnhardt will be required to have two licenses~ one for the pawn shop and the other for the second hand store. He will not have to get one for the --Parking and Building Committee minutes presented and reviewed. Motion by Alderman Kellogg to enter Committee minutes of July 14, 1992, into Alderman Ehrlick. Motion carried 8--0. repair shop. of July 14, the Parking the record, A Parking and Building Committee meeting will be held 1992 at 7:00 p.m. --Parks Committee minutes of July 9, 1.992 were reviewed. Motion by Alderwoman Kilpatrick to minutes of July 9, 1992, into the record, Motion carried 8--0. 1992 were and Building seconded by on August 11~ presented and --Public Utilities Committee minutes of July 13, 1992 were presented and reviewed. enter the Parks Committee seconded by Alderman Easton. Page 7 Council Meeting of July 21, 1992 Minutes of the City Council of Laurel Motion by Alderman Collins to enter the Public Utilities Committee minutes of July 13, 1992~ into the record~ seconded by Alderman Easton. Motion carried 8--0. COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE: A gentleman in the audience questioned whether there are restrictions regarding the height of hedges on a corner lot. It was stated that the height can be no more that three feet on any corner or front yard. Me would like to get the hedge cut down and he was told to talk to Jim Worthington. The location of the hedge is on 3rd and Yellowstone and the man stated it is a blind corner were accidents have occurred. APPOINTMENTS: None MAYOR'S COMMENTS: The Mayor stated the Council is invited to a meeting this Friday~ July 24th at 10:00 a.m. at the Middle School. The Chamber and School District invited a group called America 2000 to discuss school and community improvement. There being no further business to come before the Council at this time, the meeting was adjourned at 8:08 p.m. Donald L. Hackmann~ City Clerk Approved by the Mayor and passed by the City Council of the City of Laurel, Montana, this 4th day of August~ 1992. ATTEST: Donald L. Hackm&~nn, City Clerk