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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Minutes 04.04.1989Minutes of the City Council of Laurel April 4, 1989 A regular meeting of the City Council of the Montana, was held in the Council Chambers and called Bob Gauthier at 7:00 p.m., on April 4, 1989. City of Laurel, to order by Mayor COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Ron Marshall Donna Kilpatrick Chuck Rodgers L.D. Collins Chuck Dickerson Bob Graham Bruce Teeters Norman Orr COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: None INVOCATION: Invocation was given by Alderman Collins. MINUTES: Motion by Alderman Dickerson to approve regular meeting of March 21, 1989, as presented, Orr. Motion carried 8--0. the minutes of the seconded by Alderman CORRESPONDENCE: Received a legislative bulletin dated March 23, 1989 from the Montana League of Cities and Towns. Received the April newsletter~ newsletter, from the Montana Conservation. "High Water," Department of a floodplain management Natural Resources and CLAIMS: Claims for the month of March 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 $ 180,040.33 for the month of March, seconded by Alderman Collins. Motion carried 8--0. SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON LICENSING PROCEDURES: At this time the Special Committee minutes of March 28, 1989 were reviewed. Joe Bradley stated there has been a complaint against George's Appliance. The business has been closed for some time and there are still used appliances sitting on the front lawn of the business. Joe stated he will inform George that he needs to get it cleaned up. In regard to Equipment Finders~ Inc., Jim Flisrand stated he checked out the loading dock and found no problems with it. Joe Bradley then reported the committee's findings concerning the sign, the loading dock, the existing building and the proposed new one, and the situation regarding bathroom facilities. Joe stated that the existing building seemed to be Mr. Frank's major complaint. There is a temporary shed down there which the Erickson's do use to take telephone calls. It has a desk, two chairs and a phone in it and is used during inclimate weather for themselves and their customers but, according to Mr. Erickson, they do not use it very often. be a violation of the building as an office but in any case, meeting that they will try to with Jim Flisrand looked at the shed and was not certain whether it was covered under the building codes or not. Joe stated he felt it might code because they seem to be using it the Erickson's stated at the committee have a true building on site, complete age2 Minutes of the City CoUncil of Laurel Council Meeting of April 4, 1989 restrooms, by June 1st. They will go through Jim for all permits and inspections needed and if there should be a delay in these plans, they will inform the city. Motion by Alderman Dickerson to write a letter to George's Appliance instructing him to clean up his business within 10 days and to accept the Special Committee's recommendations as follows: 1. That the City Building Official be appointed by the Mayor to the License Committee. That all applicants be specifically instructed upon the first contact with the City, usually by Peg, the City Treasurer, that they absolutely must not open their doors or conduct any business until a final license is in their hands, and that the process could take up to a month or so. That the City purchase business license (application) forms in triplicate, so applicant can be made responsible for contacting the City Fire Marshall and setting up an inspection themselves. The Fire Marshall would then sign off his copy after the inspection and return it to the City. Motion was seconded by Alderman Graham. Peg Kamerzel, City Treasurer, asked that it be noted in the minutes that she was in attendance at this meeting. Discussion followed and Darrell McGillen asked whether a person putting up a new building needs to get a city license before starting construction of the building. Joe stated the person is not required to but for their own protection it would be wise to get the license first, before putting out the money to construct a building and later finding out they can't do business there. At this time the motion was voted on. Motion carried 8--0. Motion by Alderman Collins to enter the Special Licensing Committee minutes of March 28, 1989, into the record, seconded by Alderman Dickerson. The attorney for the Erickson's asked for clarification from the Council whether they are accepting the findings of the committee. The Mayor stated the Council is accepting the committee's recommendations and the minutes of that particular meeting. A vote was then taken on the motion and it carried 8--0. Joe Bradley asked that the council minutes show that and their attorney were present but that neither Mr. representative of his was present at this meeting. the Erickson's Frank nor any CENTENNIAL DAYS PROCLAMATION: The Mayor read the Proclamation proclaiming June 24th through July 4th as Centennial Days for the City of Laurel. Motion by Alderman Dickerson to seconded by Alderman Collins. accept the Mayor's Proclamation, Page 3 Council Meeting Of April 4, 1989 Minutes of the City Council of Laurel At this time the posse members in atiendance were introduced by the Griz, also known as the Ed. U. Cator. These members are Black Bart, Sioux City Sue, Kid Russell, Single Shot, Saw Bones and Scottie. The Griz stated the posse is 32 strong now and they hope to surpass the hundred mark by July. He distributed a news letter from the posse which they hope will keep everyone informed as to what is happening during this centennial year. At this time a vote was taken on the Mayor's Proclamation. Motion carried 8--0. CABLE TV FRANCHISE: RESOLUTION NO. 2385 EXTENDING CABLE TV FRANCHISE AWARD FROM APRIL 15, 1989 THROUGH JUNE 30~ 1989 Motion by Alderman Rodgers that Resolution No. 2385 be passed and adopted, seconded by Alderman Dickerson. Motion carried 8--0. IRS SECTION 126 PLAN: RESOLUTION NO. 2386 AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH HONY FINANCIAL SERVICES RELATING TO AN IRS 125 PLAN Motion by Alderman Dickerson that Resolution No. 2386 be passed and adopted, seconded by Alderman Collins. Motion carried 8--0. PARK RULES: ORDINANCE NO. 949 (first reading) AUTHORIZING THE PARK COMMITTEE TO ADOPT AND POST RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING USE OF CITY PARKS AND PROVIDING PUNISHMENT FOR A VIOLATION OF SAID RULES Motion by Alderman Dickerson that Ordinance No. 949 (first reading) be passed and adopted~ seconded by Alderman Marshall. Discussion followed. Motion by Alderman Dickerson to amend Ordinance No. 949, section (2) to read "adopted by the Park Committee and the Council pursuant to this section," seconded by Alderman Marshall. Motion carried 8--0. At this time a roll call vote was taken on the ordinance as amended. All aldermen present voted, "YES." Motion carried 8--0. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SCHOOL DISTRICT USE OF TENNIS COURTS: RESOLUTION NO. 2387 CLOSING TENNIS COURTS IN THOMSON PARK TO PUBLIC DURING CERTAIN HOURS, FOR USE BY LAUREL HIGH SCHOOL TENNIS TEAM Motion by Alderman Dickerson that Resolution No. 2387 be passed and adopted with paragraph (1) stating two tennis courts, seconded by Alderwoman Kilpatrick. Motion carried 8--0. Minutes of the City Council of Laurel Page 4 Council Meeting of April 4, 1989 COMMITTEE REPORTS: --Budget/Finance Committee minutes of March 21, 1989 were presented and reviewed. Motion by Alderwoman Kilpatrick to enter Committee minutes of March 21, 1989, into the Alderman Orr. Motion carried 8--0. the Budget/Finance record, seconded by --City Council Committee of the Whole minutes of March 21, 1989 were presented. Motion by Alderman Collins to enter the City Council Committee of the Whole minutes of March 21, 1989, into the record, seconded by Alderman Graham. Motion carried 8--0. --City License Committee minutes of April 3, 1989 were presented and reviewed. Lori Parpart stated McPart's Boutique will be a consignment clothing business with new craft items also for sale. Motion by Alderman Collins to accept the recommendation to grant McPart's Boutique a city license, Alderman Dickerson. Motion carried 8--0. committee's seconded by Charlie White stated Diamond Bingo will be a bingo machines. The only food items available will be popcorn and items such as these. parlor with keno pop, hot dogs, Motion by Alderman Collins to recommendation to grant Diamond Bingo a Alderman Orr. Motion carried 8--0. accept the committee's city license, seconded by John Horning stated the address he would be using for Laurel Accounting Service is his brothers business, Rapid Tire. He mainly works in Billings and other parts of the state but he would like to do business in Laurel. John stated that if he ends up doing any volume of work here, he would eventually get his own office space in Laurel. It was stated that if he eventually gets his own office, he would need to come before the License Committee for a license change. Motion by Alderman Collins to accept the committee's recommendation to grant Laurel Accounting Service a city license, seconded by Alderman Orr. Motion carried 8--0. Motion by Alderman Collins to enter the City License minutes of April 3, 1989, into the record, seconded by Dickerson. Motion carried 8--0. Committee Alderman --Fire Committee minutes of March 27, 1989 were presented and reviewed. Motion by Alderman Rodgers to enter the Fire Committee minutes of March 27, 1989, into the record, seconded by Alderman Dickerson. Motion carried 8--0. --Fire Committee minutes of March 29, 1989 were presented and reviewed. Motion by Alderman Rodgers to enter the Fire Committee minutes of March 29, i989, into the record, seconded by Alderman Dickerson. Motion carried 8--0. Pages Minutes of the City Council of Laurel Council Meeting of April 4, 1989 --Parks Committee minutes of March 23, 1989 were presented and reviewed. At this time the Council reviewed Plans A and B for the Thomson Park Project. Jim Flisrand explained the layout of the park and stated the Park Committee recommended Plan A due to a safety factor in regard to the location of the concession stand to the Little League field. Jim also explained that one of the proposals of the grant was to centrally locate the concession stand in Thomson Park so it can be used for various functions. The idea of the grant is to increase your function in any given park and that is the reason for the ice skating, volleyball, soccer, and picnic areas. The consensus of the Council was to go with Plan A. (See Park Committee minutes of March 23, 1989) Jim Flisrand stated that when construction starts on this building, he will need to have 18 to 24 inches of fill dirt brought in. He asked the Council to consider the fact that if the building is ready for the July 4th celebration, there will be dirt all over and if it rains the mud would be a real inconvenience for the people in the park. He said there is no way it could be seeded to grass in that short of time so the council needs to consider the options and possibly wait until after the celebration to start on the project. Joe Bradley stated Jim needs to put together the bid documents for the building, then bring it back to the council as an agenda item and the council will approve the calling for bids, based on that plan. Motion by Alderwoman Kilpatrick minutes of March 23, 1989, into the Dickerson. Motion carried 8--0. to enter the Parks Committee record, seconded by Alderman Motion_~ff_ Alderman Orr to approve the committee's recommendation to allow the Little League to install the pitching tunnel south of the northeast field, seconded by Alderman Dickerson. Motion carried 8--0. Motion by Alderman Dickerson to recommendation to install 6 barbecue grills by Alderman Orr. Motion carried 8--0. approve the committee's in Thomson Park, seconded Motion b.v Alderman Dickerson to change the position of the backstop in the northeast ball field to conform with Plan A, seconded by Alderman Graham. Motion carried 8--0. COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE: Tom Frank was present at this MAYOR'S COMMENTS: time but had no comments. APPOINTMENT The Mayor appointed Jim Flisrand to the City License Committee. Motion by Alderman Collins to accept the Mayor's appointment of Jim Flisrand, City Engineer/Building Inspector, to the City License Committee, seconded by Alderman Orr. Motion carried 8--0. Chuck Dickerson inquired as to whether any progress has been made concerning the flag for the centennial that was discussed at the March 21st council meeting. The Mayor stated he has contacted Mr. Bayne, the history teacher and Mr. Sprigler, the art teacher and they iwill get back to him as to whether they feel they can take on the pro~ect. Bob will inform the council when he hears from them. Minutes of the City Council of Laurel Page 6 Council Meeting of April 4, 1989 Donna Kilpatrick commended Jim Flisrand for designing a nice barbecue grill for the parks that the city can afford. Jim stated Darrell McGillen suggested the possibility of having an emergency phone in Thomson Park. He contacted the phone company and they would like to put a drive up pay phone on First Avenue at no cost to the city for installation. Darrell stated the phone he is proposing would be an emergency phone only. It would not be a pay phone that you put money in. When you pick up the phone it would ring directly into the police department. Discussion followed concerning which phone system would be best. Alan Crowe stated that by this fall all pay phones in Laurel will be toll free for the 911 service. More discussion followed and the item of the phone will be put on the agenda for the next meeting. There being no further business to come before the Council at this time, the meeting was adjourned at 8:22 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 April, 1989. Bob Gauthier, Mayor Donald L. Hackmann, City Clerk