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PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
FEBRUARY 8, 2010 5:30 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
MEMBERS PRESENT:
MEMBERS ABSENT:
OTHERS PRESENT:
Public Input: None
Chairman Mark Mace
Marvin Carter Troy Kelsey
Dave Siljestrom Norman Orr
Chuck Dickerson
Emelie Eaton Chuck Rodgers
Kurt Markegard
Kelly Rhoads
Bulk Water Rate Increase:
Mark explained that there was discussion regarding the bulk water rate increase at the council retreat
this last weekend. He stated that there was discussion to phase in the bulk water fill station instead of
giving them the increase that was originally proposed. Marvin Carter suggested increasing the water
rate as more water is used and not having such a high base rate. Chuck Dickerson explained why the
rate increase has to come into effect. Chuck stated that with the water increase, the City of Laurel is
trying to make it fair and equitable for all water users and water haulers. Chuck explained that the
Fox's own the stand pipe and run their business by selling Laurel water. More discussion followed.
Mark asked if the recommendation to the council would be to charge $6.80 effective on June 1, 2010
and not phase it in. Everyone on the committee agreed.
Report of SE 4th Street and up coming Road Improvements:
Kurt, Bill, Mayor Olson, and Matt had a meeting with the businesses on SE 4th street on Friday,
February 5th, to discuss road improvements. Kurt explained that the TIFD district created is paying for
the storm water improvements on SE 4th Street. Kurt explained that they met with property owners,
and now they are now interested in setting up an SID for street improvements. Kurt stated that
Tractor Supply has just tied into the system, so they have cut into the street. Kurt explained to Tractor
Supply that the City did not want to do that for them, because they did not contribute toward the SID.
Kurt explained that he told the business owners that if they want storm water to go ahead and get it
tied in. Kurt stated that after they start repaving the street, he does not want it cut up, due to some
business wanting to tie into the storm water. Kurt stated that he told the business owners on SE 4th
Street that the City would free up $50,000.00 in street maintenance funds. Kurt stated that the larger
lots have paid about $800.00 in street maintenance since about 2005. Kurt explained that we would
take the money they have paid in and do a street leveling course, since we have not done much street
maintenance down there. Kurt stated that we will pay for a street leveling course, after the businesses
do the storm water tie ins. Kurt explained that we should not have to rebuild the whole road, because
the lines are still good. Kurt stated that by doing a street leveling course, we will spray the streets and
level them out, and get them to a smooth surface. Kurt stated that they will mill along the curb and
gutter and over lay the whole thing. Kurt stated that the businesses would like to go ahead with an
SID so they can fix the street up. Kurt stated that in the SID they would like to see these
improvements: leveling, overlay, chip seal, street lights, sidewalks and a turning lane into businesses.
There was also discussion about street parking. Kurt stated that the businesses requested some quotes
and prices so they know what the costs might be.
Other:
Kurt explained the upcoming road improvements. In April, Main Street will be repaved, and curb,
gutter and sidewalk will be installed. Kurt stated that the 8th Avenue project is going on right now.
They are up on 9th putting in storm water ponds that will take the storm water off of Cherry Hills.
Kurt stated that East Railroad Street has been put in for Urban Route Funding through the State of
Montana, so hopefully they will be able to pave East Railroad Street in 2011, since that is an urban
route. Kurt stated that he will try to get maps of all the urban routes in Laurel so the committee can
understand where the routes are.
A question was brought up about the easement on Jack Roma's property. Kurt will invite Jack to our
next public works meeting to discuss.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:55 p.m.
Respe ully submitted,
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Utility Bill' Clerk