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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Minutes 06.16.1987Minutes of the City Council of Laurel June 16, 1987 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Laurel, Montana, mas h~ld in the Council Chambers and called to order by Mayor Bob Gauthier at 7:00 p.m., on June 16, 1987. COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Ervin Wood Donna Kilpatrick Chuck Rodgers L. D. Collins COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: None INVOCATION: Invocation given by L. D. Collins. Chuck Dickerson Donald Meyers Rob Harris Norman Orr MINUTES: Motion by Alderman Dickerson to approve the minutes of the regular meeting oF June 2, 1987, as presented, seconded by Alderman Meyers. Carried. CORRESPONDENCE: Received a letter from Governor Schwinden regarding a public meeting on June 11th concerning Montana's Application to the Department of Energy, be considered as a site for the Supercollider. Received a copy of the Montana Municipal Insurance Authority Newsletter. CITY CLERK & TREASURER'S FINANCIAL STATEMENT: for the month The City Clerk and City Treasurer's Financial Statements May were presented for approval. Motion by Alderman Harris that the City Clerk and City Treasurer's Financial Statements for the month of May, 1987, be approved, seconded by Alderwoman Kilpatrick. Motion carried 8--0. and place advertised, ail bids received mere opened Liquid Asphalt BID OPENINGS: This being the time and read aloud. Cold-Laid Asphaltic Plant Mix No bids were received. Empire Materials, Inc. Montana 1250 T MC800 asphalt mix Road Material Midland Billings, Midland Empire Materials, Ibc. Billings, Montana 1000 cu. yd. 1/2" road material del. 4000 cu. yd. 3/4" road material del. Bid Bond Attached $24.85 $31,062.50 Bid Bond Attached $ 7.75 7.00 Total Bid $ 7,750.00 28~000.00 $35,750.00 Bid Bond Attached Check for $4,262.50 road material $5.25 $ 5,250.00 road material 5.00 20,000.00 chip stones at pit 5.00 15,000.00 yd. 3" max. pit run 4.75 2~375.00 Total 8id 42,625.00 to of William Krug & Sons Laurel, Montana 1000 cu. yd. 1/2" 4000 cu. yd. 3/4" 3000 cu. yd. 3/8" 500cu. Gasoline~ Diesel Fuel and 0il page 2 Molt Farmers Elevator, Molt, Montana Minutes of the City Council of Laurel Co. Regular gas ® .84 16,000 Diesel fuel ~ .58 11,000 Bulk oil ~ 3~20 550 Laurel Cooperative Association Laurel, Montana Bld Bond Attached Check for $2,158.00 gallons + refinery increase or decrease gallons + refinery increase or decrease gallons Bid Bond Attached Regular gas ~ .7870 16,000 Diesel fuel $ .5925 11,000 10N-40 & 518 15W-40 ~ 3.25 550 $18.00 oii drum deposit on 55's, returned on Co-op. Cashier's Check gallons gallons gallons credit ls given for $2,089.70 $12,592.00 6,517.50 1,787.50 when drums are Total Bid $20,897.00 Laurel Conoco Bulk Laurel, Montana Regular gas ~ #2 diesel fuel 15W-40 oil .767 16,000 gallons ® .574 11,000 gallons (ser~ 3) ~ 2.62 550 gallons Motlon by Alderman Diekerson Committee. Total Bld to refer all bids Bld Bond:Attached Cashier's Check for $2,000.00 $12,272.00 6,314.00 1,441.00 $20,027.00 to the Stree~ & Discussion followed and Alderman Dickerson withdrew mere referred to Jim Flisrand and he would report on them meeting. PUBLIC HEARINGS: This being the time Alley his motion. The bids later in the Water Rate Increase and place advertised, a public hearing was held. Dave Michael~ Utilities Director, explained the reason for The reason for the shortfall in revenues is the decrease in the customers. Proponents: None Opponents: Ken 8even feels the 12% increase is a little steep. the increase. consumption by Motion by Alderman Meyers to close the public hearing, seconded by Alderman Collins. Motion carried 8--0. RESOLUTION NO. 2282 RAISING CITY WATER RATES AND CHARGES SO AS TO INCREASE TOTAL ANNUAL REVENUES NOT TO EXCEED 12% Motion by Alderman Meyers that Resolution No. 2282 be passed and adopted, seconded by Alderman Dickerson. Motion carried 7--1, with Alderman Wood voting "NO." Sewer Rate Increase This being the time and Dave Michael: explained mately $24,047.00 place advertised, a public the increase and stated it Proponents: None of additional revenue to hearing was held. will generate approxi- help maintain the Sewer Oept. page 3 Minutes of the City Council of Laurel Opponents: None Motion by Alderman Oickerson to close the public hearing, seconded by Alderman Orr. Motion carried 8--0. RESOLUTION NO. 2283 RAISING CITY SEWER RATES AND CHARGES SO AS TO INCREASE TOTAL ANNUAL REVENUES NOT TO EXCEED 7% Motion by Alderman Dickerson that Resolution No. 2283 be adopted, seconded by Alderman Orr. Motion carried 7--1, with Wood voting, "NO." passed and Alderman Garbage Rate Decrease This being the time and place advertised, a public hearing was held. Dave Michael explained the decrease is due to the fact that revenues have exceeded expenses. The reason for this is due to the leasing out of the operation at the landfill and the purchase of the new garbage truck which made the collection a one-truck operation, therefore saving money in man- power and equipemnt. Proponents: Ralph Dixon, owner of Meadowlark Apartments, feels the garbage rate for an apartment complex is extremely high, based on the amount of garbage col- lected, as compared to the businesses. Me is asking the Garbage Committee to review the formula by which the rates are based. Opponents: None Motion by Alderman Dickerson to close the public hearing, seconded by Alderman Meyers. Motion carried 8--0. RESOLUTION NO. 2284 ANNUAL RESIOENTIAL REFUSE COLLECTION FEES Notion by Alderman Dickerson that Resolution No. 2284 be passed and adopted, seconded by Alderman Collins. Motion carried 8--0. Additional Permitted Uses of the City Highway Commercial Zones and Light Industrial Zones This being the time and place advertised, a public hearing was held. Proponents: None Opponents: Ndne Motion by Alderman Dickerson to close the public hearing, seconded by Alderman Meyers~ Motion carried 8--0. ORDINANCE NO. 917 (first reading) AMMENDING sEcTIoN 17.32.010, OF THE LAUREL MUNICIPAL CODE, TO ADD AND ALTER CERTAIN PERMITTED USES IN HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL ZONES AND LIGHT INDUSTRIAL ZONES Motion by Alderman Dickerson that Ordinance No.917 (first reading) be passed and adopted with a change which excludes slaqghter plants, seconded by Alderman Meyers. Upon taking a roll call vote all alderman present voted, "YES." Motion carried 8--0. Off - Street Parkinq This being the time and place advertised, a public hearing was held. Cai Cumin stated that the parking space size is currently 10' wide and 20' long. It has been this way ever since the first requirements were made. Since that time, the overall size of vehicles has decreased and a minimum 9' wide space would now be adequate in some types of parking. He presented a graph which shows all various ways to approach parking and he recommends the City make this "Table of Parking Dimensions in Feet" part of their code. Proponents: None page 4 Minutes of the City Council of Laurel Opponents: Harry Burke felt bhis could be a problem especially for mothers mho have children and shopping carts and feels it mill result in many more dented cars. He feels there is adequabe parking in all lots at this time and no change is needed. Shirley Lizotte mould like to see it stay at 10' because it makes a big difference mhen handling a person confined to a mheelchair. Motion by Alderman Dickerson to close the public hearing, seconded by Alderman Orr. Motion carried 8--0. ORDINANCE NO. 918 (first reading) AMENDING SECTION 17.76.010 OF THE LAUREL MUNICIPAL CODE, OFF-STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS ANO REQUIRED DIMENSIONS OF OFF-STREET PARKING SPACES Motion by Alderman Dickerson that Ordinance No. be passed and adopted, seconded by Alderman Meyers. call vote all alderman present voted, "YES," except voted "NO." Motion carried 7--1. 918 (first reading) Upon taking a roll Alderman Collins, Amusement License Fee ORDINANCE NO. 915 (second reading) AMENDING SECTION 5.24.040 OF THE LAUREL MUNICIPAL CODE IN REGARD TO CITY AMUSEMENT LICENSE FEE Public hearing - no comments. Motion by Alderman Meyers that Ordinance No. 915 (second reading) be passed and adopted, seconded by Alderman Oickerson. Upon taking a roll call vote, all alderman present voted, "YES." Motion carried 8--0. Electronic Poker, Bingo & Keno Machines ORDINANCE NO. 916 (second reading) AMENDING SECTION 5.48.040 OF THE LAUREL MUNICIPAL CODE IN REGARD TO CITY LICENSE FEE FOR ELECTRONIC VIDEO DRAN POKER MACHINES AND ELECTRONIC BINGO AND KENO MACHINES Public hearinq: 'Shirley Gunneis spoke in opposition to the reduced fee. The City needs more revenue for such things as mater, so mhy not increase this fee to bring in more money instead of getting it through tax dollars. Motion by Alderman Dickerson that Ordinance No. 916 (second reading) be passed and adopted, seconded by Alderman Orr. Upon taking a roll call vote all alderman present vobed, "YES." Motion carried 8--0. A~ARD BIDS: Liquid Asphalt: No bids. Cold-Laid Asphaltic Mix: Motion by Alderman Dickerson to accept Midland Empire Materials' bid for cold-laid asphaltic plant mix, seconded by Alderman Collins. Motion carried 8--0. Street Material: Motion by Alderman Meyers material, seconded by Alderman to accept ~illiam Krug & Sons' Harris. Motion Carried 8--0. bid for road Gasoline, Diesel Fuel & 0i1: Motion by Alderman Diokerson to accept Laurel Conoco Bulk's bid for gas, diesel fuel and oil, seconded by Alderman Meyers. Motion carried 8--0. Insurance Bids: Motion by Alderman Dickerson to accept the Insurance Committee's recommendation to accept Williams Agency's complete bid in the amount of $42,493.00, seconded by Alderman Collins. Motion carried 8--0. page 5 Minutes of the City Council of Laurel Jaycee Street Dance and Pancake Breakfast Jeff Yeager, Jaycee President and Dennis Eden, Project Chairman, asked the Council's permission to hold a street dance on July 3rd at the vacant park- ing lot on Main Street and 5th Avenue and also a pancake breakfast on July 4th at Firemans Park. The street dance would be patrolled by the police reserves, the entire lot would be fenced, and beer would be sold on premise with none being allowed in or out. Motion by Alderman Dickerson dance on July 3rd from 9 p.m. 2 fast on July 4th at Firemans Park, carried 8--0. to allow the Jaycees to hold a street a.m. and also to have a pancake break- seconded by Alderman Wood. Motion Jeff Yea§er informed the Council that the lease on the Jaycee Hall is coming due on November 30, 1987, and the Jaycees would like to continue leasing the hall for another 10 years. LI8RARY SITE: Peg Arnold, Librarian, read a letter written by Gene Williams, Chairman of the Library Board of Trustees, asking the Council to deed the property located at the corner of 3rd Street and 8th Avenue to the Library Board of Trustees, so they may proceed with the building project. Chuck Goldy, Architect, explained the three sites being considered. Notion by Alderman Meyers to deed to the Library Board the land located at 3rd Street and 8th Avenue, seconded by Alderman Orr. Upon further discussion, Alderman Meyers withdrew his motion and Alderman Orr withdrew his second. A decision was postponed until the July 7th Council meeting. CATHOLIC CEMETERY: Joe Bradley expla~rred all the terms of sale connected with the Catholic Cemetery. He had understood that the perpetual care fund would be turned over in one lump sum of $12,517.96. Upon checking further, he found that approximately $5,500. are tied up in a CD which will not come due until ~ February 2, 1988. The church will turn over to the City approximately $6,900. in cash now and the remaining amount on February 2, 198~. RESOLUTION N0.2285 AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH TBE ROMAN CATHOLIC BISHOP OF GREAT FALLS, INC., A CORPORATION SOLE, AND TO ACCEPT A DEED TO THE CATHOLIC CEMETERY Notion by A18erman Dickerson that Resolution No. 2285 be passed adopted, seconded by Alderman Orr. Upon taking a roll call vote all adlerman present voted, "YES." Notion carried 8--0. and 1987-88 CITY LICENSES: Motion by Alderman Dickerson to approve the 1987-88 City Business Licenses, seconded by Alderman Meyers. Motion carried 8--0. Alderman Wood left the meeting at 9:07. COMMITTEE REPORTS: --Budget/Finance Committee minutes of June 9, 1987, were presented and reviewed. Motion by Alderman Harris to enter the Budget/Finance Committee minutes of June 6; 1987, into the record, seconded by Alderman Dickerson. Motion carried 8--0. --City Council Committee of the Whole minutes of June 2, 1987 were presented and reviewed. Notion by Alderman Meyers to enter the City Council Whole minutes of June 2, 1987, into the record, seconded Oickerson. Notion carried 8--0. Committee of the by Alderman page Minutes of the City Council of Laurel --Garbage Committee minutes of June 15, 1987, were presented and reviewed. Village Subdivision Garbaqe Containers: The committee recommended leaving the 300 gallon containers another solution to alleviate the problem. and try to find Sandy Sanderson asked the Councll to work with him to come up with a solu- tion to the problem. He stated he spent hls'own money for 300 gallon con- tainers, cement pads and wind rlngs to keep the garbage contained and it worked till the Clty purchased a new truck whlch wasn't able to grab the containers with the wind rlngs in place. The City, wlth the owners per- mission, then lowered the wlnd rings but now, durlng a wlnd storm, the cans topple out of the rings. Tom Lowe stated he feels a wind break could possibly be a solution whether 90 gallon or 300 gallon containers are used. Motion by Alderman Meyers June 15, 1987, into the record, carried 8--0. to enter the seconded by Garbage Committee minutes of Alderman Dickerson. Motion Kathy Dickey stated we need to spark some interest in Subdivision to take pride in their own place and they care of their own garbage. the people of Village would in turn, take Shirley Lizotte would rather see the 90 gallon containers because when the wind blows the trash, she and her husband pick up their trash along with ail the other trash of residents who share the same container and she's tired of doing it. If she is the only one that is going to pick up trash, she wants it to be just her own. --Insurance Committee minutes of June 9, 1987 were presented andreviewed. Motion by Alderman Orr to enter the Insurance Committee minutes of June 9, 1987, into the record, seconded by Alderman Meyers. Motion carried 8--0. --Park Committee minutes of June 8, 1987 were presented and reviewed. Motion by Alde~cman Kilpatrick to allow the Cub Scouts use of the pool prior to regular swimming pool hours on Sunday, June 28, seconded by Alder- man Harris. Motion carried 8--0. Motion by A~derwoman Kiipatrick to charge $12. for swimming lessons, seconded by Alderman Dickerson. Motion carried 8--0. Motion by Alderwoman Kilpatrick to purchase a slide and a climber for a park, seconded by Alderman Meyers. Motion carried 8--0. The location for these two pieces of playground equipment has been left open for further discussion. Motion by Alderwoman Kilpatrick that any money left from the matching grant (FFA Project) be used to purchase trees or shrubs for Murray Park, seconded by Alderman Orr. Motion carried 8--0. Motion by Alderwoman Kilpatrick to enter the Park Committee minutes of June 8, 1987, into the record, seconded by Alderman Harris. Motion carried 8--0. --City-County Planning Board minutes of May 15, and June 11, 1987 were pre- sented and reviewed. Cai Cumin spoke on the problem of our Community Commercial Zone in reference to the vacant Jan's IGA store. He has heard that a business is interested in using that store to expand their freezer operation but this code will not allow it without going through the lengthy public hearing process and this discourages businesses who would like to begin as soon as possible. He is asking the Council to act on this by calling for a public hearing tonight. Motion by Alderwoman Kilpatrick to call for a public hearing on the question of whether the Community Commercial Zone should be amended to include the "Freezer Locker Provisioners" as another permitted use, seconded by Alderman Meyers. Motion carried 8--0. FIREWORKS DISPLAY: Darrell McGillen asked the Council's approval to hold the fireworks display page 7 Minutes of the City Council of Laurel withln the city limits on Firemen to participate in the City's fire truck and July 4th and he also asked permission for the the 4th of July parade. They mould like to use allow children to ride on it during the parade. Motion by Alderman Meyers to allow the LaurelWdlunteer Firemen to hold their annual fireworks display on July 4th, seconded by Alderman Dickerson. Motion carried 8--0. Motion by Alderman Dickerson to allow the Laurel Volunteer Firemen to use the fire truck for the 4th of July parade, seconded by Alderman Meyers. Motion carried 8--0. MAYOR'S COMMENTS: Mayor Gauthier appointed L. D. Collins to the Air Pollution Board for a two year term. Motion by Alderman Meyers to confirm the appointment of L. D. Collins to the Air Pollution Board, seconded by Alderman Dickerson. Motion carried 8--0. Mayor Gauthier appointed Dr. Carl Ryan to the Police Commission for a three year term. Motion by Alderman Meyers to confirm the appointment of Dr. Carl Ryan to the Police Commission, seconded by Alderman Dickerson. Motion carried 8--0. Donna Kilpatrick informed the Council that there are several children who play in the alley behind Country Floral and the Movie Haus. The children actually live within the block and this seems to be their backyard play- ground. It is a high speed alley and she feels something needs to be done about it before one of them gets injured. This was referred to the Street and Alley Committee. There being no further business to meeting was adjourned at 9:50 p.m. Approved by the Mayor and passed Montana, this 7th day Of July, 1987. come before the Council at this time, the sharon Herman:~:De~Uty,C~t~ C~rk by the City Council of the City of Laurel,