HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Workshop Minutes 02.20.2024A Council Workshop was held in Council Chambers and called to order by Mayor Dave Waggoner
at 6:30 p.m. on February 20, 2024.
_x Tom Canape — Heidi Sparks
x Michelle Mize _x_ Jessica Banks
_x_ Casey Wheeler _x_ Iry Wilke
_x_ Richard Klose x_ Jodi Mackay
OTHERS PRESENT:
Michele Braukmann, Civil City Attorney
Brittney Harakal, Council Administrative Assistant
Kelly Strecker, Clerk/Treasurer
Kurt Markegard, Planning Director
JW Hopper, Fire Chief
KC Beiber, Fire Captain
Matt Wheeler, Public Works Director
Ryan Welsh, KLJ
Public Input:
There was no public comment.
Mayor Waggoner took a moment to thank KC Beiber for his service. KC is an 11 -year veteran of
the Laurel Volunteer Fire Department. He is a Staff Sergeant in the Montana Army National
Guard. He is a UH60 Crew Chief. He has served 17 years, including two tours in Iraq from 2011
to 2012 and from 2023 to 2024. One tour in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait in 2019-2020. He has
served with A Company, C Company, and D Company 1-189 Aviation out of Helena, MT. A
company 3-126 Aviation based out of Joint Base Cape Code, MA.
General Items
1. Appointment of Dennis Eaton to the Public Works Committee.
There was no discussion on the item.
Executive Review
2. Resolution - Resolution Of The City Council Of Intent To Adopt An Official Schedule
Of Fees And Charges For The City Of Laurel And Repealing All Previous Resolutions
That Set Fees Or Charges That Conflict With The Schedule Attached Hereto Upon Its
Effective Date.
There was no discussion on the item.
3. Resolution - A Resolution Of The City Council Approving The Standards For Public
Works Manual For The City Of Laurel Public Works Department.
This resolution has been pulled from next week's agenda. In the original task order, there was an
outlined approval process. The Public Works Committee needs to review and recommend
approval.
Ryan Welsh, KLJ, briefly reviewed the changes made to the document. These Public Works
Standards closely resemble the City of Billings standards to help with continuity for builders
doing work within both communities. There were significant changes to the stormwater
discharge sections of the standards.
It was questioned if the Council could receive the redlined version to be able to see all the
changes that have been made.
It was questioned if developers would adhere to the stormwater discharge changes. It was
clarified that the changes affect the stormwater required to be stored on site.
It was questioned if the Public Works Committee could receive the changes made before their
next meeting on Monday. It was clarified that that document would be sent later this week.
4. Resolution - A Resolution Of The City Council Approving Amendments To
Appropriations And Revenues For The City Of Laurel's Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Budget.
The Clerk/Treasurer reviewed the attached exhibit.
5. Resolution - A Resolution Of The City Council Authorizing The Mayor To Reschedule
City Council Meetings Set On 2024 Holidays.
There was no discussion on this item.
Council Issues
6. MoCones Public Hearing
The Planning Director reviewed the attached Staff report. He reiterated that there is no action
before Council to vote on. There will be a public hearing only.
7. Sprinkler System at Kiwanis Park Discussion
The Public Works Director stated that the Park Board would like to have a sprinkler system
installed at Kiwanis Park. This is one of the last few parks where pipes have to be laid manually.
It is not an efficient use of manpower. He plans to put this in next year's budget. So far, they
have received quotes for 89k and 79.5k. The Park Board would like to use the money made in
Riverside Park from the derailment to complete this project.
Council noted that when they agreed to lease space in Riverside Park, it was with the
understanding that those monies would be spent on park improvements even though those funds
are part of the General Fund.
After Kiwanis Park, the only Park left to need a sprinkler system will be Nutting Park. These are
big and expensive projects for our parks, so it is nice to get another Park taken care of.
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Council asked for clarification if Budget Amendments also go to the Budget/Finance Committee.
It was clarified that the Council approves the Budget, so it must also approved by the Council
and have a public hearing.
Council asked that there be a discussion on the cap for properties for Street Maintenance. It was
clarified that there will be an upcoming discussion regarding the cap on properties.
Attendance at Upcoming Council Meeting
All Council Members present will be in attendance at next week's meeting.
Announcements
The council workshop adjourned at 6:55 p.m.
Respect y s miffed,
Brittney Harakal
Administrative Assistant
NOTE: This meeting is open to the public. This meeting is for information and discussion of the Council for
the listed workshop agenda items.
Budget Amendment
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Fund 2250 — Planning Appropriations
Original Appropriation $ 136600.00
Amended Appropriation $ 168135.00
Increase in Appropriation: $ 31535.00
The City had to contract with KLJ to help with the planning duties and demands. The cost
of this contract was considerably higher than the cost of a staff position. The Planning
Department was granted a grant reimbursement for zoning regulations this year to offset
these additional appropriations.
Fund 2250 — Planning Revenues
Original Budgeted Revenues
Amended Budgeted Revenues
$ 118135.00
$ 168135.00
Increase in Revenues: $ 50000.00
The Planning Department received a grant reimbursement for zoning regulations this year.
Fund 2821— HB 473 — Gas Tax
Original Appropriation
Amended Appropriation
Increase in Appropriation:
Increase appropriations due to new gas tax laws.
Fund 2821- HB 473- Gas Tax
Original Budgeted Revenues
Amended Budgeted Revenues
Increase in Revenues:
Unanticipated Revenue due to new gas tax laws.
$ 450000.00
$ 650000.00
$ 200000.00
$ 279598.00
$ 615521.00
$ 335923.00
Fund 3508 — SID #118 — S Washington Ave Sidewalks
Original Revenue $ 13132.00
Amended Revenue $ 14072.00
Increase in Revenue $ 940.00
Error when inputting budget numbers in budget book. This will have no effect on cash
Fund 2850 — 911 Emergency
Original Revenue $ 57504.00
Amended Revenue $ 68055.00
Increase in Revenue: $ 10551.00
Error in budget book. The wrong revenue amount was entered. This will not affect cash
reserves.
Fund 2310 — TIFD
Original Appropriation $ 2564901.00
Amended Appropriation $ 3423839.00
Increase to Appropriation: $ 858938.00
There was a miscalculation in the budget book on the number of mills we receive from
county for this fund. We were able to increase appropriation due to increased mills
Fund 2310 — TIFD
Original Revenue $ 1013800.00
Amended Revenue $ 1364738.00
Increase in Revenue $ 350937.00
There was a miscalculation in the budget book on the number of mills we receive from
county for this fund.
Fund 2880 — Library Grant
Original Revenue $ 4883.00
Amended Revenue $ 6105.00
Increase in Revenue $ 1222.00
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Fund 2992 — ARPA
Original Appropriation $ 1759302.00
Amended Appropriation $ 2857302.00
Increase in Appropriation: $ 1098000.00
of the budget due to grant completion.
Original Revenue $ 15000.00
Amended Revenue $ 113000.00
Increase in Revenue: $ 1098000.00
This is a budget correction for phase two of the ARPA allocated monies. This was left out
of budget due to grant completion.
Fund 7030 — Library Federation
Original Appropriation $ 4467.00
Amended Appropriation $ 7397.00
Increase in Appropriation: $ 2930.00
Unanticipated Revenue from the state Library. Increase appropriation to offset the
unexpected revenue.
Fund 7030 - Library Federation
Original Revenue $ 5100.00
Amended Revenue $ 8030.00
Increase in Revenue: $ 2930.00
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LAUREL CITY-COUNY PLANNING DEPARTMENT
TO: Laurel City Council
FROM: Kurt Markegard Planning Director
RE: Laurel School Board's decision to let MoCones operate on public lands
DATE: March 16, 2024
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Del Henman investigated operating his ice cream business on school property. Mr. Henman was
advised to inform the Laurel School District that they needed to inform the City of their
intentions to use public lands contrary to City of Laurel's zoning regulations as allowed per
MCA 76-2-402. The Planning Director requested a review of state law with the City Attorney
and the conclusion was made that the Laurel School District can use their land for this purpose if
the City Council holds a Public Hearing, and the School District sends a representative to the
hearing.
City Council is given no authority in state law to approve or deny the Laurel School District
intentions to use public land contrary to local zoning regulations.
The Laurel City Council is given no authority in state law to approve or deny the Laurel School
District intentions to use public land contrary to local zoning regulations.
Montana Code Annotated 2023
TITLE 76. LAND RESOURCES AND USE
CHAPTER 2. PLANNING AND ZONING
Part 4. Application to Governmental Agencies Group and Foster Homes
Local Zoning Regulations -- Application To Agencies
76-2-402. Local zoning regulations -- application to agencies. (1) Whenever an agency
proposes to use public land contrary to local zoning regulations, a public hearing must be held
and the agency shall attend the public hearing.
(2) The local governing body shall hold a hearing within 30 days of the date the agency gives
notice to the local governing body of its intent to develop land contrary to local zoning regulations.
History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 397, L. 1981; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 362, L. 2021.
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Exhibit "A"Location for K8oCones