HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Minutes 05.21.1985Minutes of the City Council of Laurel
May 21, 1985
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 Albert Ehrlick at 7:00
p.m., on Tuesday, May 21,
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:
1985.
Lonnie Kellogg
Marvin Carter
Bill Brennan
COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: Mel Krug
Chuck Dickerson
Donald Meyers
Rob Harris
Bob Gauthier
INVOCATION: Invocationlgiven by Reverend Paul Peterson.
MINUTES: Motion by Alderman Kellogg to approve, the minutes of the regular
meeting of May 7, 1985, as presented, seconded by Alderman Brennan. Carried.
CORRESPONDENCE: Received a thank you note from Mell Meccage and Don Lenhardt
for the retirement party.
Received a letter from the Laurel Garden Club opposing the proposed parking lot
at Firemen's Park.
Received a letter from the State of Montana, Department of Commerce, regarding
a training session on the applicationPprocess for the CDBG program. The meeting
will be Friday, June 14th from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm~
Received a letter from Asphalt Supply regarding rescheduling their meeting with
the City License Committee.
Received a letter from Yellowstone County, Disaster and Emergency Services,
regarding the discontinuance of Civil Defense Air Raid Sirens throughout the
county..
Received the May Activity Report from the Air Pollution Control Board.
Received a letter of resignation from Kent Harris from the Park Board along with
a recommendation for replacement of Milt Wester.
Motion by Alderman Meyers to accept Kent Harris' resignation from the Park
Board, seconded by Alderman Harris. Motion carried 7--0. Letter of thanks to
be written to Kent.
Mayor stated he would like to appoint Milt Wester to the Park Committee.
Motion by Alderman Kel.lo.gg to appoint Milt Wester to the Park Committee,
seconded by Alderman Meyers. Motion carried 7--0.
Received a letter of resignation from Paul Peterson as Director of the Ambulance
Service effective June 1, 1985. Paul will remain with the service in the capacity
of attendant.
Motion by Alderman Kellogg to accept Paul's resignation as Ambulance Director,
seconded by Alderman Harris. Motion carried 6--1 with Alde'rman Meyers voting
"NO." Ambulance Committee to appoint a new director.
CITY CLERK AND CITY.TREASURER'S FINANCIAL STATEMENT: The City Clerk and City
Treasurer's Financial Statement for the month of April, 1985, was presented for
approval.
Motion by Alderman Gauthier to accept the City Clerk and City Treasurer's
Financial Statement for the month of April, seconded by Alderman Brennan. Motion
carried 7--0.
CITY LICENSE REVOCATION OF.JOHN FLOYD: Peg Kamerzel read a section from the City
Code book regarding the revocation of a City License. The ordinance states that
before a license can~be revoked the Council shall give the licensee an opportunity
to appear before it and be heard in relation to any matter under investigation.
After the Council revoked Mr. Floyd's license at the May 7th meeting, Peg notified
Mr. Floyd of the action taken and informed him of the hearing process.
John Floyd stated that his license is for stripping and refinishing only which
is done outside~and the customers do not enter his home. It was suggested that
the pieces of furniture be stored in the house when he is not working on them so
the yard doesn't look so messy.
Motion by Alderman Carter to reissue John Floyd his City License for stripping
and refinishing outside only, seconded by Alderman Meyers. Motion carried 6--1
with Alderman Brennan voting, "NO."
LAUREL JAYCEES - STREET DANCE JULY 3RD: John Burgess from the Laurel Jaycees
appeared before the Council to request permission to hold their street dance in
front of the creamery on July 3rd. They would like to block off 2nd Avenue from
1st Street to Main Street. The hours would be from 9:00 pm to 1:00 am. Alan
Crowe would like to see something in writing so everyone is aware of closing time.
Motion by Alderman Carter to allow the Jaycees to hold a street dance on
July 3rd from 9:00 pm to 1:00 am provided they work out a plan with the Fire
Department and Police Department for ingress and egress into the area, seconded
bv Alderman Meyers. Motion carried 7--0.
page 2 Minutes of the City Council of Laurel
EARL LINGER - FIRE DEPARTMENT: The Fire Department would like permission to
use the fire trucks for selling tickets for the 6th of July.
Motion by Alderman Meyers to aliow the Fire Department to use the fire
trucks for selling tickets, seconded by Alderman Carter. Carried 7--0.
The Fire Department would also like permission to use Thompson Park for the
fireworks display.
Motion by Al.derman .Dickerson to allow the Fire Department to use Thompson
Park for the 6th of July fireworks display, seconded by Alderman Carter. Motion
carried 7--0.
GEL PROPERTIES - PETITION FOR ANNEXATION: Planning Board recommends approval.
RESOLUTION NO. 21BB
NOTICE OF INTENT TO ANNEX CERTAIN LANDS CONTIGUOUS TO THE
CITY OF LAUREL, MONTANA.
Motion by. Alderman. Kellogg that Resolution No. 21BB be passed and adopted,
seconded by Alde~ma'n Carte'r~ Motion carried 7--0.
ORDINANCE NO. BOB (Second reading)
ADDING SECTION 15.66.021~ BOARD OF APPEALS SHALL BE BOARD OF
ADJUSTMENT TO THE LAUREL MUNICIPAL CODE.
Motion.by Alderman.. . ..Kell.o~ that ordinance No. 80B (second reading) be
passed and adopted, seconded by Alderman Carter. Upon taking a roll call vote
all aldermen present voted, "YES." Motion carried 7--0.
ORDINANCE NO. 806 (Second reading)
AMENDING SECTION 5.68.060 OF THE LAUREL MUNICIPAL CODE TO
PROVIDE FOR THE LICENSING AND PLACEMENT OF ELECTRONIC VIDEO
DRAW POKER MACHINES.
Motion by Alderman Meyers that Ordinance No..806 (second reading) be passed
and adopted, seconded by Alderman Carter. Upon taking roll call vote the follow-
ing aldermen answered:
Brennan YES Gauthier NO
Carter YES Meyers YES
Harris YES Dickerson YES
Kellogg YES
Motion carried 6--1.
Alderman Meyers stated that instead of $1,000 coming from the State we will only
receive $950.00.
ORDINANCE NO. 805 (Second reading)
AMENDING RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE cEMETERY COMMISSION
Motion by Alderman Carter that Ordinance No. 805 (second reading) be passed
and adopted, seconded by Alderman Harris. Upon taking a roll call vote, all
aldermen present voted, "YES." Motion carried 7--0.
ORDINANCE NO. 806 (First reading)
DESIGNATING RMH ZONE AND CHANGING THE LAUREL ZONING MAP
Motion by .Alderman Carter that Ordinance No. 806 (first reading) be passed
and adopted, seconded by Alderman Brennan. Upon taking roll call vote the follow-
ing aldermen answered:
Brennan YES Gauthier NO
Carter YES Dickerson YES
Harris NO Meyers YES
Kellogg NO
Motion carried 6--3.
ORDINANCE NO. 807 (First reading)
PROHIBITING THE OPERATION OF MOTOR VEHICLES IN CITY PARKS
Motion by Alderman Brennan that Ordinance No. 807 (first reading) be passed
and adopted, seconded by Alderman Carter. Upon taking roll call vote, all alder-
men present voted, "YES." Motion carried 7--0.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
--Garbage Committee minutes of May 20, 1985, were presented and reviewed. Discussion
on some revised garbage rates in the business district. Notices will be sent to
everyone on the list and if they want they can appear at the next Garbage Committee
meeting on June i7th.
Motion by Alderman Meyers to enter the Garbage Committee minutes of May 20,
1985, into the record, seconded by Alderman Harris. Motion carried 7--0.
page 3 Minutes of the CitY Council of Laurel
--Budget/Finance Committee minutes of May 12, 1985, were presented and reviewed.
Moticn b~_Alderman Gautbier to purchase the following Capital Outlay Ytems
from t-~ ~984-8~ ~ud-~:
furnace for water plant
2 chemical feed pumps
~$462.15
ph and flouride meters
~ $940 ea.
Advance chlorinator
Seconded by Alderman Brennan. Motion
$1,000.00
924.3O
1,880.00
1,200.00
carried 7--0.
Motion by.Alderman Gauthier to purchase a used John Deere, model 150,
lawn mower for the 'Park Depa~tme'nt in:the amount of $1,200.00, seconded by
Alderman Brennan. Motion carried 7--0.
Motion by Alderman Gauthier to enter the Budget/Finance Committee minutes
of May 13th into ~he record, seconded by Alderman Kellogg. Motion carried 7--0.
--Budget/Finance Committee minutes of May 14, 1985, were presented and reviewed.
Motion by Alderman. Gauthier to enter the Budget/Finance Committee minutes
of May 14th into the record, seconded by Alderman Meyers. Motion carried 7--0.
--Ci.ty-Count[. ~lannin~_~B~ minutes of May 9, 1985, were presented and reviewed~
Motion p~ Alderman Carter to enter the City-County Planning Board minutes
of May 9th into ~ record, seconded by Alderman Brennan. Motion carried 7--0.
--Park Committee minutes of May 8, 1985, were presented and reviewed.
Motion by Alderman Brennan to enter the Park Committee minutes of May 8th
into the record, seconded by Alderman Meyers. Motion carried 7--0.
--Park Committee minutes of May 15, 1985, were presented and reviewed.
Motion by Alderman Brennan to approve the following rates for the 1985
swimming season:
City residents
Non residents
Seconded
"NO."
into
seconded
- single season
family season
- single season
family season
$8.50
18.00
12.00
30.00
Ail users without pass - $1.00 per day
by Alderman Carter. Motion carried 6--1 with
Alderman Meyers
voting,
and
aldermen answered as follows:
Motion by Alderman Brennan to enter the Park Committee minutes of May 15th
the record. 'Motion carried 7--0.
RESOLUTION NO. 2134
BEING A RESOLUTION SPECIFYING A PERMANENT WATER RATE TO
BECOME EFFECTIVE TEN (10) DAYS AFTER BEING FILED WITH
MUNICIPAL CLERK AND REVISED RATE SCHEDULE FILED WITH THE
PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION.
Motion by Alderman Kellogg that Resolution No. 2134 be passed and adopted,
by Alderman Gauthier. Motion carried 7--0.
ORDINANCE NO. 808 (First reading)
GARAGE SALE SIGNS PROHIBITED ON CERTAIN STREETS, ADDING
SECTION 9.20.065 TO THE LAUREL MUNICIPAL CODE.
Motion by Alderman Brennan that Ordinance No. 808 (first reading) be passed
adopted, seconded by Alderman Dickerson. Upon taking a roll call Vote, the
Brennan YES Meyers NO
Carter YES Gauthier YES
Harris 7YES Dickerson YES
Kellogg NO
Motion carried 5--2.
COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE:
Conley Krieger, 1034 7th Avenue, appeared before the Council to request
to move his fence From the middle of his yard out to the sidewalk. Mr.
was instructed to apply for a variance with the Board of Adjustment.
Les Zuck - Sunhaven Trailer Court would like permission to change the length of
his driveways from 40 ft. to ~5 ft. His plans were originally designed for 25
ft. which would have extended into the boulevards. Les agreed to add 15 ft.
which put them at 40 ft. which seemed a little ridiculous. His final construc-
tion drawings were submitted at 35 ft.
Cal Cumin stated that the City-County Planning Board had agreed to 40 ft., so it
very definitely needs Council action to change it.
permission
Krieger
page 4
Cal Cumin and
Minutes of the City Council of Laurel
Jim Flisrand can see no problem with this change.
RESOLUTION NO. 2135
AMENDING PREVIOUS RESOLUTION No. 2067 TO ALLOW SUNHAVEN
TRAILER COURT EXPANSION DEVELOPERS TO BUILD DRIVEWAYS
35 FT. IN LENGTH INSTEAD OF 40 FT.
Motion by Alderman Kellogg that Resolution No. 2135 be passed and adopted,
seconded by Alderman Harris. Motion carried 7--0,
COMMENTS FROM ALDERMEN AND DEPARTMENT HEADS:
Marvin Carter stated that the School District is going to undertake the game of
tennis as a sport they will participate in the Class A schedule next spring and
as yet they do not have any tennis courts. The school would like Council per-
mission to use the City courts for practice sessions. The school would be wil-
ling to enter into an agreement with the Park Department and heip fix up and
repair the present tennis courts. After discussion it was referred to the Park
Committee to work with the school in setting up a schedule.
Don Meyers reported on the District 11 meeting of the MLCT held this afternoon
%n Billings. Ale~ Hansen from the League office gave a report on the bills from
the 1985 Legislature that affected the cities and towns.
Jim Flisrand stated that the County is going to discontinue the Civil Defense
Air Raid sirens throughout the County effective July 1, 1985. If the City wishes
to continue the use of the siren we would have to pay the $26.76 per month to
Mt. Bell or put in our own line. Referred to the Budget/Finance Committee.
There being no further business to come before the Council at this time, the meeting
was adjourned at 8:22 p,m.
Approved by the Mayor and passed by the City
Montana, this 4th day of June, 1985.
Do'nald L. Hackmahn, City Clerk
Sharon Herman, Deputy City Clerk
Council of the City of Laurel,