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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Minutes 08.02.1988Minutes of the City Council of Laurel August 2, 1988 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 Bob Gauthier at 7:00 p.m., on August 2, 1988. COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: INVOCATION: MINUTES: Ervin Wood Donna Kilpatrick L.D. Collins Norman Orr Bruce Teeters Chuck Dickerson Bob Graham Chuck Rodgers Invocation was given by Alderman Collins. Motion by Alderman Dickerson to approve regular meeting of July 19, 1988, as presented, Collins. Motion carried 5--0. CORRESPONDENCE: the minutes of the seconded by Alderman Received a memo from the Montana League of Cities and Towns regarding a Legislation and Resolutions Committee meeting on August 12th in Helena. Received a memo from the Montana League of Cities and Towns regarding the 1988 annual conference to be held September 14th, 15th, and 16th in Kalispell. Received the July newsletter from the Montana Authority. Municipal Insurance Received a letter from the Laurel Chamber of recommendation to change the parking limit from two hours in the city parking lot. Commerce regarding a hours to four Claims for the month of July were reviewed by Committee and recommended that they be paid. Motion by Alderwoman Kilmatrick to approve amount of ' $ 378,040.04 for the month of July, Alderman Dickerson. Motion carried 5--0. the Budget/Finance all claims in the 1988, seconded by CITY CLERK & CITY TREASURER'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS: The City Clerk and City Treasurer's financial statements for the imonth of June were presented. Motion by Alderwoman Kilpatrick that the City Clerk and City Treasurer's financial statements for the month of June, 1988, be approved, seconded by Alderman Collins. Motion carried 5--0. CLAIMS: The Mayor called a special meeting concerning the Laurel Fire Service Area, to be held Wednesday, August 3rd, 1988 immediately following the special meeting on the preliminary budget. Received a letter from Don Gudgell, chairman of the Laurel Fire Service Area regarding service area rates and a request for renewal of the interim protection as described in the March 30th, Memorandum of Understanding. Received a letter from the Laurel Centennial Committee regarding a preliminary schedule for Laurei's observation of Montana's Centennial, June 30th through 4th, 1989. Received a letter from the Laurel Public Schools regarding proposed legislation on changing a bomb threat from a misdemeanor to a felony. Received a letter from the Laurel Women In Business regarding the garbage cans that were designed for the downtown area. The letter was referred to the Garbage Committee. Minutes of the City Council of Laurel Page 2 Council Meeting of August 2, 1988 SPECIAL REVIEW - NEW APOSTOLIC CHURCH: No protests were received by the City Clerk and on July 19, 1988 the City Council waived the public hearing. Chuck Goldy, representing CBG Architects, presented plans and reviewed construction of the New Apostolic Church. The church is to be constructed on 12th Avenue between 9th Street and West Maryland Lane. The church's property will consist of lots 8, 9, 10, and 11, Block 3, Willow Creek Subdivision. There has been some concern in regards to the problem of drainage in that area of town. Mr. Goldy explained the land has been contoured so it drains to lot 8 which will be seeded to grass. A percolation test will be preformed on the soil to register its absorbency. If the ground is found not to be absorbant, an alternative plan will be used such as a french drain. Mr. Goldy stated it has been designed to handle slightly above normal rain fall and he foresees no problems with the drainage under these conditions. Cal Cumin stated the Planning Board recommended approval subject to the City Engineer approving the drainage system and the original landscape construction plan. Joe Bradley stated that at the Planning Board meeting the church did not want to commit itself to never selling lots 8 or 11. The church also mentioned that if they ever expanded they might build another church building on lot 11. Mr. Goldy stated he has thought ahead to the possibility of the land being sold and in that case, it would be very easy to put in a french drain. More discussion followed regarding landscaping and easements. Motion by Alderman Graham to grant the special review with the condition that a building permit not be issued until the City Engineer is satisfied that all drainage will be retained on the property and the church has signed and filed with the City a written agreement as to landscaping and drainage and the church has executed an easement for an alley along the north 8' of their property, seconded by Alderman Collins. Motion carried 5--0. EXPANDING LIGHT DISTRICT $2: RESOLUTION NO. 2358 A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO EXPAND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 2 AND TO HAVE INSTALLED ADDITIONAL STREET LIGHTS IN SUCH EXPANDED AREA, AND TO CHARGE THE EXPANDED AREA TO PAY FOR THE LIGHTING OF SAID STREETS. Motion by Alderman Dickerson that Resolution No. 2358 be passed and adopted, seconded by Alderwoman Kilpatrick. Joe Bradley stated this resolution would put an additional five or six street lights along llth Street from 2nd Avenue to 6th Avenue. This is a resolution of intention and would set up a public hearing on the question for September 6th. It will be published on August 10th in the Outlook to allow the 15 day protest period prior to the public hearing. Joe said the estimated cost of the new lights the first year would be approximately $ 852.00. This cost would be included with existing Light District #2. At this time the question was called for. Motion carried 5--0. The public hearing will be held September 6, 1988. Page3 Minutes of the City Council of Laurel Council Meeting of August 2, 1988 ORDINANCES LICENSING CATS: Motion by Alderman Graham to table the ordinances until the next regular Council meeting because three members are absent tonight. Motion died for lack of a second. ORDINANCE NO. 933 (first reading) AMENDING SECTION 7.04.030 OF THE LAUREL MUNICIPAL CODE, TO ADD CATS TO ANIMALS REQUIRING LICENSE IN THE CITY OF LAUREL. Motion by Alderman Graham that Ordinance No. 933 (first reading) be passed and adopted, seconded by Alderwoman Kilpatrick. A roll call vote was taken and Aldermen Wood, Graham, and Dickerson all voted, "YES." Alderman Collins and Alderwoman Kilpatrick voted, 'NO." Motion carried 3--2. ORDINANCE NO. 934 (first reading) AMENDING SECTION 7.04.040 OF THE LAUREL MUNICIPAL CODE, TO ADD CATS TO ANIMALS REQUIRING A LICENSE FEE. Motion by Alderman Graham that Ordinance No. 934 (first reading) be passed and adopted, seconded by Alderman Wood. A roll call vote was taken and Aldermen Wood, Graham, and Dickerson all voted, "YES." Alderman Collins and Alderwoman Kilpatrick voted, "NO." Motion carried 3--2. ORDINANCE NO. 935 (first reading) AMENDING SECTION 7.04.050 OF THE LAUREL MUNICIPAL CODE, TO ADD CATS TO ANIMALS REQUIRING RABIES VACCINATION. Motion by Alderman Graham that Ordinance No. 935 (first reading) be passed and adopted, seconded by Alderman Wood. A roll call vote was taken and Aldermen Wood, Graham, and Dickerson all voted, "YES." Alderman Collins and Alderwoman Kilpatrick voted, "NO." Motion carried 3--2. ORDINANCE NO. 936 (first reading) AMENDING SECTION 7.04.060 OF THE LAUREL MUNICIPAL CODE, TO ADD CATS TO ANIMALS REQUIRING LICENSES TO WEAR METALLIC COLLAR TAGS. Motion by Alderman Graham that Ordinance No. 936 (first reading) be passed and adopted, seconded by Alderman Wood. A roll call vote was taken and Aldermen Wood, Graham, and Dickerson all voted, "YES." Alderman Collins and Alderwoman Kilpatrick voted, "NO." Motion carried 3--2. O~DINANCE NO. 937 (first reading) AMENDING SECTION 7.04.070 OF THE LAUREL MUNICIPAL CODE, TO ADD CATS TO THE ANIMALS REQUIRED ON THE REGISTRY BOOK. Motion by Alderman Graham that Ordinance No. 937 (first reading) be passed and adopted, seconded by Alderman Wood. A roll call vote was taken and Aldermen Wood, Graham, and Dickerson all voted, ":YES." Alderman Collins and Alderwoman Kilpatrick voted, "NO." Motion carried 3--2. Minutes of the City Council of Laurel Page 4 Council Meeting of August 2, 1988 COMMITTEE REPORTS: --Budget/Finance Co,m~ttee minutes of July 19, 1988 were presented and reviewed. Motion by Alderwoman Committee minutes of July Alderman Dickerson. Kilpatrick to enter the Budget/Finance 19, 1988, into the record, seconded by It was questioned by Alderman Collins why the Fiechtner claim is being forwarded to the City. It was stated the City does have a bond on the contractor who built the East Main Lift Station. The Mayor stated there is some disagreement as to whether it is part of the City's liability. The claim will be sent to the City's insurance carrier, they will investigate it and decide who is liable. At this time the question was called for. Motion carried 5--0. --Budget/Finance Committee minutes of August 2, 1988 were presented and reviewed. Motion by Alderwoman Kilpatrick to enter Committee minutes of August 2, 1988, into the Alderman Collins. Motion carried 5--0. the Budget/Finance record, seconded by --City Council Committee of the Whole minutes of July 19, 1988 were presented. Motion by Alderman Dickerson to enter the City Council Committee of the Whole minutes of July 19, 1988, into the record, seconded by Alderman Graham. To clarify the swimming issue on South Pond, Joe Bradley stated that the use of rafts and inner tubes is considered swimming and therefore illegal. He has informed the police of this and the people can be cited for using them. At this time the question was called for. Motion carried 5--0. --Fire Committee minutes of July 25, 1988 were presented and reviewed. Motion by Alderman Wood to enter the Fire Committee minutes of July 25, 1988, into the record, seconded by Alderman Collins. Motion carried 5--0. --Parks Committee minutes of July 28, 1988 were presented and reviewed. Motion by Alderwoman Kilpatrick to leave the pop vending machine inside the pool building for now, but check into the possibility of installing an outside plug, seconded by Alderman Dickerson. Motion carried 5--0. Discussion followed concerning the pop machine. The reason for wanting to move it outside is to make it accessible to the tennis players after pool hours. It was stated the machine is vandal proof and Coke accepts all responsibility for the machine. Joe Bradley stated the question will come up about how many concessions the City will allow in the park. He stated this is a very minor one but it is a commercial enterprise and it will open the door for other~ wanting to sell in the park. Donna Kilpatrick stated the committee wanted the Council's input and it was decided to treat this year as an experimental year. She did state that the machine has been very well received. At this time the question was called for. Motion carried 5--0. Motion by Alderman Collins to pay the lifeguards and pool manager their current rate of pay for teaching swim lessons~ seconded by Alderwoman Kilpatrick. Motion carried 5--0. Minutes of the City Council of Laurel Page 5 Council Meeting of August Z, 1988 Motion by Alderwoman KilDatrick to pay Anne Easton and Lee Friedt $ 3.75 per hour for teaching swim lessons, seconded by Alderman Collins. Motion carried 5--0. Motion by Alderman Dickerson enter the Park Committee minutes of July 28, 1988, into the record, seconded by Alderman Graham. Motion carried 5--0. COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE: Chuck Dickerson stated a Laurel resident contacted him about putting a fence out to the sidewalk at 7th Avenue and 6th Street. Chuck told her to write a letter explaining it to the City Engineer which she has done. Joe Bradley stated that she needs to apply to the Board of Adjustment and go through the public hearing process. Chuck Dickerson also stated that, in Laurel Chamber of Commerce concerning up to discuss the situation. response to the letter from the parking, a meeting will be set Bob Graham asked if there had been any complaints about the signs the Legion hung on the fence at Thompson Park. It was stated the signs were hung this way to prevent people from watching the game. The Legion is trying to force people to pay to watch the game. The signs and the blue tarp have caused problems during wind storms and it is something that will need to be looked into before allowing it next year. MAYOR'S COMMENTS: The Mayor proclaimed August 7th as Leon Foote Day. The Mayor reminded the Council of three special meetings. The first one will be Wednesday, August 3rd at 7:00 p.m. to hold a public hearing on the preliminary budget. The second one, immediately following the first one, is to discuss the proposed fire service area. The third meeting will be held August 8th at 7:00 p.m. to adopt the final budget. Donna Kilpatrick requested permission to leave the State August 16th, 17th, and 18th. Motion by Alderman Wood to leave the State August 16th, Graham. Motion carried §--0. grant Donna Kilpatrick permission to 17th and 18th, seconded by Alderman There being no further business to come before the Council at time, the meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m. Donald L. Hackmann, City Clerk this Approved by The Mayor and passed by the City Council of the City Laurel, Montana, this 16th day of August, 1988. Bob Gauthier, Mayor of ATTEST: Donald L. Hackmann, City Clerk