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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Minutes 08.21.1984Minutes of the City C°uncil of laurel August 21, 1984 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 7:05 p.m., on August 21, 1984. COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Lonnie Kellogg Marvin Carter Mel Krug Chuck Dickerson Donald Meyers Rob Harris Bob Gauthier COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: Fred Feuerbacher, III INVOCATION: Invocation given bY.Reverend Wilhelm. MINUTES: Motion by Alderman Meyers to approve the minutes of the regular mee~g of August 7, 't984, and the special meetings of August 8, and August 13, 1984, as presented' seconded by Alderman Krug. Carried. CORRESPONDENCE: The Mayor and City Council received an invitation from the LVFD for a chicken 'and corn feed at the fire hall on August 25th at 6:30 p.m. Received the minutes of the June meeting and the Activity Report for the month of July from the Air Poilution Control Office. Received a letter from the Department of Health & Environmental Sciences regard- ing the Federal Sewage Works Grant and the approval of the Plan of Operation for the MDHES and EPA. Received a request from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints to waive the fee fo~ a bui!ding.permit and plan review. Motion by Alderman Krug to waive the building permit fee and plan review fees, seconded by Alderman Dickerson. Carried 7--0. Received a memo from the.Montana League of Cities and Towns regarding their annual convention in Great Falls on September 26--28. CITY CLERK & CITY TREASURER'S FINANCIAL STATEMENT: The City Clerk and City Treasurer's Financial Statement for the month of July, 1984~ was presented and reviewed. Motion by Alderman Gauthier to accept the City Clerk and City Treasurer's Financial Statement as presented, seconded by Alderman Dickerson. Motion carried 7--0. PUBLIC HEARING ON ZONE CHANGE~ HERMAN ADDITION: This being the time and place advertised~ a public hearing was held. Proponents: Dan McGee from Christian, Spring, Sielbach & Assoc., representing the developers, Tom & Linda F~ickel and Ron Herman. This piece of ground is located north of Main Street at 8th Avenue and 1st and 2nd Streets. They would like to change the zoning from RE20,OOO~to RMF (Residential Multi Family). This development has been before the City-County Planning Board for preliminary plat review, annexation.to the City, and for a zone change. Area to be rezoned is 2.62 acres. ~Subdivided will be 1.56 acres at this time. Lots will be from 8,500 sq. ft. to 13,000 sq. ft~ The questions regarding drainage on the north end of the property have been addressed in the Subdivision Improvements Agree- ment. Discussion regarding setback for parking..Larry Peterson stated that when they come in for a building permit they will have to dedicate parking area for each structure. page 2 Minutes of the City Council of Laurel First and Second Streets will be cut in. At this time they would only be gravelled with curb and gutter, paving wouldn't occur until further develop- ment to the west. The only purpose that the roads would serve at this time is for garbage pickup along the alley On the backside. Ail lots would face 8th Avenue. Don Meyers asked if we had a resolution or ordinance requiring roads to be paved at the. time the area is being developed. Joe Bradley said he would have to check, but they have signed a waiver of protest. No opponents present. No protests were received by the City Cl~rko Public hearing closed. ORDINANCE NO. 781 (first reading) DESIGNATING RMF ZONE AND CHANGING THE LAUREL ZONING MAP Motion by Alderman Carter that Ordinance No..781 (first reading) be passed and adopted~ seconded by Alderman Meyers. Upon taking a roll call voter all aldermen present voted~ "YES." Motion carried 7--0. {Alderman Krug stated with his "YES" vote he would like it noted that he was related to Tom Frickel but this has no bearing on his vote because of the City-County Planning Board's recommendation, l RESOLUTION NO. 2098 CREATING A TEMPORARY POSITION OF PATROLMAN DUE TO EMERGENCY ILLNESS Motion by Alderman Meyers that Resolution No. 2098 be passed and adopted, seconded by Alderman K~ug. Motion carried 7--0. Alan Crowe would like to have Jim Morrison appointed for another 30-day period. Mayor Ehrlick appointed Jim Morrison for another 30 days without any objection from the Council. PARKS TRAFFIC PROBLEM: Bob Gauthier spoke of the traffic problems around the City parks. Bob has received several complaints about race cars speeding, particularly by.Thompson Park and Kiwanis Park. Bob asked about the stop sign that was to be at llth Street and 4th Avenue. Police Department to check into this. Discussion regarding speed limits in park and school zones. It was suggested that an Engineer and Traffic Study be done. Rev. Wilhelm stated that the big- gest problem.is a matter of enforcement. Motion b.y Alderman M.eyers that a traffic study be done for all parks, seconded by Alderman Diekerson. After discussion Alderman Meyers withdrew his motion and Alderman Dickerson withdrew his second. It~was then referred to the Street & Alley Committee and Park Committee to come back with a recommendation. REVENUE SHARING BUDGET: Bob Gauthler presented the cash flow and expenditure pr'ojection' for the adopted Ravenue Sharing Budget. Marvin Carter stated that next year we should ask for~some input from the people we have been giving this money to and see where they are spending it and what it's being spent for. Some groups have been receiving this money for quite some time and maybe it,s not a necessary item anymore and could be used somewhere else. Motion b.y Alderman Gauthier to adopt the cash flow projections for the basis of our e×penditur~s for t'he 1984-85 Revenue Sharing Budget, seconded by Alderman Dickerso~. Motion carried 7--0. page 3 Minutes of the City Council of Laurel ORDINANCE NO. 782 (first reading) AMENDING CHAPTER 2.B6 OF THE LAUREL MUNICIPAL CODE, TRAVEL EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT. Motion by Alderman Gauthier that Ordinance No. 782 (first reading) be passed and adopted, seconded by Alderman Dickerson. Upon taking a roll call vote, all aZdermen present voted, "YES." Motion carried 7--0. CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH PARKING LOT: Discussion'regarding the use of City equip- ment and personnel for non-City business. Joe Bradley stated that if the Mayor authorizes the work, it then beoomes City business. In situations where the City would stand to lose appropriated money, authorization should be obtained from the City Council prior to granting permisslon. Emergency situations should be left to the discretion of the Mayor. After much discussion the following resolution was introduced: RESOLUTION NO. 2099 REQUIRING COUNCIL APPROVAL FOR SALE OR OTHER DISPOSAL OF CITY PROPERTY. Motion by Alderman Kellogg.that Resolution No. 2099 be passed and adopted, seconded by'Alderman Meyers. Carried 7--0. Rev. Wilhelm stated that they would like to donate the sand to the City after the project is complete. S & S SUBDIVISION: Jim Worthington presented a plat of the amendment of Lots 1--6, S & S Subdivision. Approximately 6 weeks ago the Council appnoved the preliminary plat in preparation for the final plat to be submitted for final approval. At that time the Council approved the plat but no resolution or specific action was taken in regards to the alley and the existing cul-de-sac which was requested and approved to be vacated as part of the amendment of the subdivision. The abstract company who has to furnish an abstract title prior to the platting of the document felt there were two ways this could be handled. The City could sign as an owner on the plat to vacate the street or the normal procedure would be to pass a resolution vacating the street and alley as per their approval. There is also a narrow 3 ft. strip on the plat that is noted to be vacated and should be included. A decision was made to pass a resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the amended plat for and on behalf of the City of Laurel, as owners of the alley and street portion to be vacated. RESOLUTION NO. 2100 VACATING OF THE STREET AND ALLEY PORTION OF THE AMENDED PLAT OF S & S SUBDIVISION. Motion by Alderman. Meyers that Resolution No. 2100 be passed and adopted, seconded by Alderman Krug. Motion carried 7--0. COMMITTEE REPORTS: --Cemetery Board minutes of August 20, 1984, were presented and reviewed. Motion by Alderman Harris to enter into the record the Cemetery Board minutes of August 20, 1984, seconded by Alderman Carter. Motion carried 7--0. --FAP Committee minutes of August 9, 1984, were presented and reviewed. There was discussion regarding the maintenance program for the complex heating system. The current contract is with Encode and expires on the 28th. We re- ceived a bid from T.A.C. for $195 less than Encode. page 6 MinUtes of the City Council of Laurel Motion by Alderman Gauthier to enter into a one-year contract with T.A.C. for the complex heating system, seconded by Alderman Meyers. Motion carried 7--0. Committee also recommends soffit repair and exterior painting as soon as possible. Motion by Alderman Gauthier to give Alan Crowe authority to get the soffits repaired and painting done next month. Motion carried 7--0. Motion by Alderman Gauthier to enter into the record the FAP Committee minutes of August 9, 198~, seconded by Alderman Krug. Motion carried 7--0. --City-County Planning Board minutes of August 9, 1984~ were presented and reviewed. Motion by Alderman Carter to allow a home occupation to Sid Jamison, seconded by Alderman Meyers; Motion carried 7--0. Motion by Alderman Carter to allow a home occupation to Lois Hanson, seconded by Alderman Dickerson. Motion carried 7--0. Motion by Alderman Meye.rs to approve the appointment of Gerald Shay, Member- at-Large, to the City-County Planning Board for one year, seconded by Alderman Carter. Motion carried 7--0. Motion by Alderman Carter to enter into the record the City-County Planning Board minutes of August 9, 1986, seoonded by Alderman Kellogg. Motion carried 7--0. Discussion about providing better information to applicants of zone changes and variances so they know exactly what procedures are to be followed and the time elements involved. It was suggested that something in writing be given to the applicants. Possibly have the information on the application. Chuck Dickerson presented the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 2101 PROHIBITING MEMBERS OF THE LAUREL POLICE DEPARTMENT OR THE LAUREL POLICE RESERVE AND AUXILLIARY FROM WEARING THE CITY UNIFORMS WHEN WORKING PRIVATE JOBS. Motion by Alderman Dickerson that Resolution No. 2101 be passed and adopted, seconded by Alderman Meyers. Motion ~arried 7--0. EARL LINGER~ FIRE DEPARTMENT APPOINTMENT: Motion by Alderman Meyers to approve the appointment of Dean Fausnaugh to the fire department, seconded by Alderman Carter. Motion carried 7--0. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT HEARINGS: Marvin Carter would like permission to use City Hall on August 30th and September 6th at 7:30 p.m., for a public hearing on a Community Development Block Grant. Motion by Alderman Meyers to give Marvin Carter permission to use City Hall on August BOth and September 6th, seconded by Alderman Harris. Motion carried 7--0. DITCH LINING PROJECT: Larry Peterson reported on the Ditch Lining Project and presented the Design Report from HKM. They are recommending lining the High Ditch and putting a basic agricultural drain in the Big Ditch. DNRC is in favor of the drain as well as the Big Ditch Company. The High Ditch has not had a meeting to formally approve this, but there shouldn't be any objection since what we are proposing in this is what we proposed to them all along which they have already approved in concept. If the City Council wants to give their approval contingent upon their approval, they felt this would be acceptable. page 5 Minutes of the City Council of Laurel RESOLUTION NO. 2102 ACCEPTING THE DESIGN REPORT FROM HKM REGARDING THE DITCH LINING PROJECT Motion by Alderman Meyers that Resolution No. 2102 be passed and adopted~ contingent upon formal approval from the High Ditch Company, seconded by Alderman Krug. Motion carried 7--0. REVENUE SHARING HANDICAP COMMITTEE: Mayor Eh~lick appointed the ~llowing to the Revenue Sharing Handicap Committee: Don Hackmann, Chairman Anne Easton James Snively. Bob Gauthier and 1 other person at a later date Motion by Alderman Carter to approve :the appointment of the Revenue Sharing Handicap Committee, seconded by Alderman Dickerson. Motion carried 7--0. There being no further business to come before the Council at this time, the meeting was adjourned at 8:52. onald L. ~a~m~nn, City Clerk Approved by the Mayor and passed by the City Council of the City of Laurel, Montana, this 4th day of September, 1984. Dbna2d L. Na~kmann, City Clerk