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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Workshop Minutes 10.18.2022 (2)IltitrllJ1�. A Council Workshop was held in Council Chambers and called to order by Mayor Dave Waggoner at 6:30 p.m. on October 18, 2022. _x_ Emelie Eaton _x_ Heidi Sparks Michelle Mize Richard Herr _x_ Casey Wheeler _x_ Iry Wilke x Richard Klose Bill Mountsier OTHERS PRESENT: Brittney Moorman, Administrative Assistant Stan Langve, Police Chief Public Input: There were none. General Items Appointment of Aron Kosteleeky to the Public Works Committee. There was no discussion. 2. Appointment of Jonathan Gotschall to the Public Works Committee. Jonathan Gotschall briefly introduced himself to Council. 3. Appointment of Camilla Nelson to the Laurel Urban Renewal Agency for the remainder of a four-year term ending December 31, 2024. There was no discussion. 4. Appointment of Richard Klose to the City/County Planning Board for a two-year term ending June 30, 2024. It was questioned what Mr. Klose would like to gain by sitting on this Board. He clarified that he would like to obtain more knowledge on issues before they come before Council. Executive Review 5. Ordinance - An Ordinance Amending Certain Chapters Of Title 12.18 Of The Laurel Municipal Code Relating To Special Event Permits For The City Of Laurel The Civil Attorney briefly went over all changes made to this ordinance. These changes should help this process run smoother. Police Chief Langve spoke in favor of this ordinance. The number of special event permit requests has increased substantially over the years. Ken Miller, 1500 Is` Avenue, stated the 30 -day timeframe could be cumbersome. It was clarified that the time frame was extended to give City Staff time to assess the event's impact. The Mayor can waive the timefrarne if needed. Dale Blom, 610 W. 13t11 Street, questioned the need for insurance for a flag parade driving through town. He also questioned if a special event permit would be needed for a protest. It was clarified a special event permit would be required for events that affect the public right of way, and there is an exemption for protests as long as free access is allowed. It was further clarified that LMC has always required insurance and indemnity, and those requirements can be waived for low -impact events. Council. Issues 6. Vision Statement Discussion The City Attorney briefly reviewed the changes made from the last version that Council received. Council received three versions of the vision statement in their packet; all three are included in the packet. Dale Blom, 610 W. 13t" Street, stated that he looked at the packet and did not see the other versions of the vision statement. It was clarified that inclusivity and environmental stewardship were removed from versions 2 and 3. Mr. Blom stated he did not find the packet user-friendly and only saw the original version. He questioned whom we were excluding by stating inclusiveness. It was also questioned if sustainable practices were included in the vision statement and what kind of partnership with Yellowstone County. It was clarified that inclusiveness and sustainable practices had been removed from the vision statement. It was further clarified that the City is in active discussions with the County to collaborate with the County regarding Emergency Services—overlapping services to both City and County residents. Some Council Members stated that they were concerned that removing those sections may look like Laurel is not a welcoming community. It was asked if we could tweak the language instead of entirely removing those sections. This item will need an opportunity for additional public comment before moving forward. Ken Miller, 1500 1 st Avenue, stated he does not disagree that we need to be a welcoming community, but we need to keep and mind the City government's purpose. Other Items There were none. Attendance at Upcoming Council Meeting All Council Member Sparks will be absent from next week's meeting. All other Council Members plan to be in attendance. Announcements 7. Vacancies on Boards/Committees/Commissions Mayor Waggoner announced all current vacancies. The council workshop adjourned at 7:16 p.m. Brittney Moor Administrative NOTE: This meeting is open to the public. This meeting is for information and discussion of the Council for the listed workshop agenda items. CITY HALL 115 W 1st St City of Laurel PUB WORKS: 628-4796 PNkM FAX: 623-2241 P.O. Box 10 WATER OFFICE: 628-7431 Laurel. Montana 59044 A7R FXX: 623-2289 MAYOR: 628-8456 STRATEGIES FOR OF i.. �Ki7� 11�11i1"x'1 These are the Core Values of the City of Laurel, Montana. DEPART-MEN7 We strive to uphold the highest work ethic, treat everyone fairly, empower people to do their best, promote continuous improvement, foster teamwork, and communicate openly and respectfully, so that, as a City, we are able to achieve trust and accountability throughout our community. INCLUSIVENESS: We cultivate an environment of trust and respect for all residents and visitors alike. We strive to ensure that our actions are inclusive and reflective of the community we strive to be, while maintaining our "small town roots" and keeping our historical values in focus. INTEGRITY: We safeguard public trust through honest business practices and open communication. Our credibility with the public depends on our strong ethical stewardship of all resources. COLLABORATION: We promote transparent engagement with citizens and stakeholders and expect our City personnel and consultants to understand the needs and values of our community. STEWARDSHIP: We protect our unique natural environment and the habitat it provides. We facilitate a culture of sustainable practices. We maintain and preserve our municipal assets. The City of Laurel will thoughtfiilly grow as an Eastern Montana community that protects residential character, historic resources, promotes multi -beneficial development, ensures respect for the environment, and maintains a friendly and "home -town" feel. Deliver quality professional public services to all residents in the City of Laurel community and the region, while ensuring high value and quality results. 1. City Asset Stewardship: Repair, maintain and improve City assets, including streets, sidewalks, sewer systems, buildings, parks and public spaces to better serve the community, anticipate future needs and prevent further degradation. a. Work with community partners for possible development of a City Splash Park for use by City residents and families. b. Upkeep of City signage. c. Invest in City recreation and outdoor assets, to the extent fiscally responsible. 2. Transparency, Accountability and Communication: Implement programs, processes, revisions and training to improve and advance the City's efforts. a. Establish various Advisory Boards/Committees that encourage citizen involvement. b. Bolster social media platform presence and utilize City online resources to roll out proposed programs and resolution/ordinance changes. c. Design, develop and deploy a community engagement portal. 3. Financial Stability: Develop a strategic plan to better address current and future City expenditure and revenue needs, while continuing to provide high quality municipal service. a. Conduct Impact Fee Assessments to determine feasibility of implementing new fees associated with development and update existing fees. b. Identify additional/missing City revenue opportunities/sources outside of property tax streams. c. Strengthen policies and procedures for financial reporting and budgeting of capital improvements. d. Review all local projects for efficiency, optimization, and fiscal sustainability purposes. e. Identify new grant and other public funding sources for City projects/needs. 4. Growth and Improvement of Public Safety/Emergency Response Services: Assess continued needs for City residents in being provided the best public safety and emergency response services. a. Assess gaps in qualify of public safety/emergency response services and determine how to best provide services for City residents and community members. b. Identify grant funding opportunities for public safety and emergency response services. c. Improve equipment and services addressing public safety needs. d. Evaluate possible partnerships with Yellowstone County to best serve City residents in relationship to public safety emergency response services. 5. Completefflaintained Streets: Plan, design and implement streets, sidewalks, parking, and transportation methods that allow the best possible access for all types of users. a. Continue to maintain and improve the existing street and sidewalk infrastructure within the City of Laurel. b. Engage the public in conducting parking studies, recommendations, and funding sources for additional parking within the City of Laurel. 6. Environmental Stewardship: Adopt and develop policies and ordinances that preserve and protect the environment. a. Identify potential projects that foster environmental stewardship, reduce the City's carbon footprint and allow eligibility for developing grant funding. b. Design and implement outreach programs to encourage tree planting and additional environmental aesthetic growth. c. Implement public infrastructure projects that enhance conservation of the environment and sustainable practices. 7. Civic Pride and Building a Family -Friendly Community: Promote the growth and advancement of civic pride and support for family services and activities. a. Identify potential projects that foster civic pride, support for the community, and advocacy for multiple generations of City constituents. b. Identify family -friendly development, including parks and other recreational opportunities, to encourage and promote safe and healthy interaction between families. c. Implement programming that supports community involvement in the development of a Splash Park, other park opportunities, and expanded park spaces, within the City of Laurel. CITY HALL City of Laurel 115 n'. 1st. st. PUB WORKS: 628-4796 P.O. Box 10 PR7D FAX: 628-22-41 Laurel. Montana 59044 WATER OFFICE: 628-7431 %A7R F X: 628-22S9 MAYOR: OR: 628-8456 i STRATEGIES FOR THE CITY OF LAUREL, MONTANA These are the Core Values of the City of Laurel, Montana. We strive to uphold the highest work ethic, treat everyone fairly, empower people to do their best, promote continuous improvement, foster teamwork, and communicate openly and respectfully, so that, as a City, we are able to achieve trust and accountability throughout our community. 11ty.11100M. 90V We cultivate an environment of trust and respect for all residents and visitors alike. We strive to ensure that our actions are transparent to all constituents in the community. INTEGRITY: We safeguard public trust through honest business practices and open communication. Our credibility with the public depends on our strong ethical stewardship of all resources. COLLABORATION: We promote transparent engagement with citizens and stakeholders and expect our City personnel and consultants to understand the needs and values of our community. 3 IL. We maintain and preserve our municipal assets and the natural environment of our community. The City of Laurel will thoughtfully grow as an Eastern Montana community that protects residential character, historic resources, promotes multi -beneficial development, ensures respect and transparency, and maintains a friendly and "home -town" feel. Deliver quality professional public services to all residents in the City of Laurel community and the region, while ensuring high value and quality results. 1. City Asset Stewardship: Repair, maintain and improve City assets, including streets, sidewalks, sewer systems, buildings, parks and public spaces to better serve the community, anticipate future needs and prevent further degradation. a. Work with community partners for possible development of a City Splash Park for use by City residents and families. b. Upkeep of City signage. c. Invest in City recreation and outdoor assets, to the extent fiscally responsible. 2. Transparency, Accountability, and Communication: Implement programs, processes, revisions, and training to improve and advance the City's efforts. a. Establish various Advisory Boards/Committees that encourage citizen involvement. b. Bolster social media platform presence and utilize City online resources to roll out proposed programs and resolution/ordinance changes. c. Continue to maintain access for all constituents to knowing and understanding City business, whether in paper or online forums. d. Design, develop and deploy a community engagement portal. 3. Financial Stability: Develop a strategic plan to better address current and future City expenditure and revenue needs, while continuing to provide high quality municipal service. a. Conduct Impact Fee Assessments to determine feasibility of implementing new fees associated with development and update existing fees. b. Identify additional/missing City revenue opportunities/sources outside of property tax streams. c. Strengthen policies and procedures for financial reporting and budgeting of capital improvements. d. Review all local projects for efficiency, optimization, and fiscal sustainability purposes. e. Identify new grant and other public funding sources for City projects/needs. 4. Growth and Improvement of Public Safety/Emergency Response Services: Assess continued needs for City residents in being provided the best public safety and emergency response services. a. Assess gaps in qualify of public safety/emergency response services and determine how to best provide services for City residents and community members. b. Identify grant funding opportunities for public safety and emergency response services. c. Improve equipment and services addressing public safety needs. d. Evaluate possible partnerships with Yellowstone County to best serve City residents in relationship to public safety emergency response services. 5. Complete/Maintained Streets: Plan, design and implement streets, sidewalks, parking, and transportation methods that allow the best possible access for all types of users. a. Continue to maintain and improve the existing street and sidewalk infrastructure within the City of Laurel. b. Engage the public in conducting parking studies, recommendations, and funding sources for additional parking within the City of Laurel. 6. Civic Pride and Building a Family -Friendly Community: Promote the growth and advancement of civic pride and support for family services and activities. a. Identify potential projects that foster civic pride, support for the community, and advocacy for multiple generations of City constituents. b. Identify family -friendly development, including parks and other recreational opportunities, to encourage and promote safe and healthy interaction between families. c. Implement programming that supports community involvement in the development of a Splash Park, other park opportunities, and expanded park spaces, within the City of Laurel. CITY BALL 115 W 1st. sc. City of Laurel PUB WORKS: 628-4796 PIM FAX: 628-2241 P.O. Box 10 WATER OFFICE: 628-7431 Lotrel. Montana 59044 XX7R FELT: 628-2289 MAYOR: 628-8456 DEPARTMENT The City of Laurel will thoughtfully grow as an Eastern Montana community that protects residential character, historic resources, promotes multi -beneficial development, ensures respect and transparency, and maintains a friendly and "home -town" feel. MISSION STATEMENT Deliver quality professional public services to all residents in the City of Laurel community and the region, while ensuring high value and quality results. GOALS AND CORRESPONDING STRATEGIES 1. City Asset Stewardship: Repair, maintain and improve City assets, including streets, sidewalks, sewer systems, buildings, parks and public spaces to better serve the community, anticipate future needs and prevent further degradation. a. Work with community partners for possible development of a City Splash Park for use by City residents and families. b. Upkeep of City signage. c. Invest in City recreation and outdoor assets, to the extent fiscally responsible. 2. Transparency, Accountability, and Communication: Implement programs, processes, revisions, and training to improve and advance the City's efforts. a. Establish various Advisory Boards/Committees that encourage citizen involvement. b. Bolster social media platform presence and utilize City online resources to roll out proposed programs and resolution/ordinance changes. c. Continue to maintain access for all constituents to knowing and understanding City business, whether in paper or online forums. d. Design, develop and deploy a community engagement portal. 3. Financial Stability: Develop a strategic plan to better address current and future City expenditure and revenue needs, while continuing to provide high quality municipal service. a. Conduct Impact Fee Assessments to determine feasibility of implementing new fees associated with development and update existing fees. b. Identify additional/missing City revenue opportunities/sources outside of property tax streams. c. Strengthen policies and procedures for financial reporting and budgeting of capital improvements. d. Review all local projects for efficiency, optimization, and fiscal sustainability purposes. e. Identify new grant and other public funding sources for City projects/needs. 4. Growth and Improvement of Public Safety/Emergency Response Services: Assess continued needs for City residents in being provided the best public safety and emergency response services. a. Assess gaps in qualify of public safety/emergency response services and determine how to best provide services for City residents and community members. b. Identify grant funding opportunities for public safety and emergency response services. c. Improve equipment and services addressing public safety needs. d. Evaluate possible partnerships with Yellowstone County to best serve City residents in relationship to public safety emergency response services. 5. CompletelMaintained Streets: Plan, design and implement streets, sidewalks, parking, and transportation methods that allow the best possible access for all types of users. a. Continue to maintain and improve the existing street and sidewalk infrastructure within the City of Laurel. b. Engage the public in conducting parking studies, recommendations, and funding sources for additional parking within the City of Laurel. 6. Civic Pride and Building a Family -Friendly Community: Promote the growth and advancement of civic pride and support for family set -vices and activities. a. Identify potential projects that foster civic pride, support for the community, and advocacy for multiple generations of City constituents. b. Identify family -friendly development, including parks and other recreational opportunities, to encourage and promote safe and healthy interaction between families. e. Implement programming that supports community involvement in the development of a Splash Park, other park opportunities, and expanded park spaces, within the City of Laurel.