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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Minutes 01.16.1996Minutes of the City Council of Laurel January 16, 1996 A regular meeting of the City Council held in the Council Chambers and called to p.m., on January 16, 1996. COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Gay Easton Bud Johnson John Minch Chuck Dickerson COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: Miles Walton INVOCATION: invocation was given by Alderman Johnson. MINUTES: Motion by Alderman Marshall of January 2, 1996 as presented, 7--0. CORRESPONDENCE: of the City of Laurel, Montana, was order by Mayor Chuck Rodgers at 7:00 Ron Marshall Donna Kilpatrick Dirk Kroll to approve the minutes seconded by Alderman of the regular Minch. Motion meeting carried Received a letter from MetraPark regarding a national bowling tournament in the year 2002. Attached to the letter is a copy of the Mayor's response. Received the activity report for the month of December from the Yellowstone County Air Pollution Control Board. CITY CLERKJS AND CITY TREASURER'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS: The City ClerkIs and City Treasurer's financial statements for the month of December were presented. Motion by Alderwoman Kilpatrick that the City Clerk's and City Treasurer's financial statements for the month of December, 1995, be approved, seconded by Alderman Easton. Motion carried 7--0. YELLOWSTONE BANK - PARKING SPACES: RESOLUTION NO. R96-1 APPROVING RENEWAL OF AGREEMENT TO TRADE USE OF CERTAIN PARKING SPACES WITH YELLOWSTONE BANK OF LAUREL Don Hackmann stated that the agreements in the past were on an annual basis. This new agreement is perpetual and will begin on January 24, 1996 and continue until such time as either party terminates this agreement by giving a sixty (60) day written notice to the other party. Motion by Alderman Dickerson that Resolution No. R96-1 be passed and adopted, seconded by Alderman Marshall. Motion carried 7--0. MAYOR'S COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS: Motion by Alderman Marshall to approve the Mayor's committee appointments for 1996-1997, seconded by Alderwoman Kilpatrick. Motion carried 7--0. COMMITTEE REPORTS: --Budget/Finance Committee minutes of January 2, 1996 were presented and reviewed. Motion by Alderwoman Kilpatrick to enter the Budget/Finance Committee minutes of January 2, 1996, into the record, seconded by Alderman Minch. Motion carried 7--0. --City Council Committee of the Whole minutes of January 2, 1996 were presented. Motion by Alderman Dickerson to enter the City Council Committee of the Whole minutes of January 2, 1996, into the record, seconded by Alderman Minch. Motion carried 7--0. --City-County Planning Board minutes of January 11, 1996 were presented and reviewed. Home Occupation - Tom and Shelly Haidle Minutes of the City Council of Laurel Page 2 Council Meeting of January 16, 1996 an overview. She stated this will only entail a telephone line in their home and the bookkeeping. They will not have any inventory in the home or other employees hired. There will be no customers coming to the home, so there will be no additional traffic. Shelly said their goal is to have the business located outside of their home within a year, so they can expand. Motion by Alderman occupation as recommended Motion carried 7--0. Marshall to grant Tom and Shelly Haidle a home by the Planning Board, seconded by Alderman Kroll. Subdivision Changes Alderman Dickerson stated that the City-County Planning Board held a public hearing regarding subdivision changes. There was no one in attendance at the hearing except for board members, the secretary and the city planner. Cal Cumin stated that there is a state law that a public hearing be held before the state mandated regulations go into affect by a local government. The public hearing was held on January 11, 1996. These are changes required by the Legislature. Cal reviewed the proposed subdivision changes with the council. The changes are listed by city code numbers. Motion by Alderman Dickerson to direct Cal Cumin, City Planner, to an ordinance for the subdivision changes to the Laurel municipal code, by Alderwoman Kilpatrick. Motion carried 7--0. prepare seconded Motion by Alderman Marshall to enter the City-County Planning Board minutes of January 11, 1996, into the record, seconded by Alderman Dickerson. Motion carried 7--0. --Laurel Airport Authority minutes of November 28, 1995 were presented. Motion by Alderman Marshall to enter the Laurel Airport Authority of November 28, 1995, into the record, seconded by Alderman Dickerson. carried 7--0. minutes Motion --Laurel Local Governmental Review Commission minutes of December 28, 1995 and January 8, 1996 were presented. These minutes are for informational purposes only, Motion by Alderman Marshall to enter the Laurel Commission minutes of December 28, 1995 and January seconded by Alderman Dickerson. Motion carried 7--0. Local Governmental Review 8, 1996, into the record, --Park Committee minutes of January 11, 1996 were presented and reviewed. Motion by Alderwoman KilDatrick to enter the Park Committee minutes of January 11, 1996, into the record, seconded by Alderman Easton. Motion carried 7--0. --Public Utilities Committee minutes of January 8, 1996 were presented and reviewed. Kristine Kerr - Sewer Backup Kristine Kerr was present at the Public Utilities Committee meeting and asked if the city would install a check valve in her sewer service because she is unable to afford the cost. Alderman Dickerson stated that he feels Kristine Kerr had a better understanding after Jim Flisrand explained a PVC check body and the installation of it. She was given several solutions and suggestions. B Bar S Partnership - Reservoir Jim Flisrand stated that city members did go and view the property for a proposed site for a reservoir as Bob Graham had asked. Bob was unable to be there at the time and is out of town this week. A meeting will be set up with Bob and they will get back with the council in a couple of weeks. Public Utilities - Meeting A special Public Utilities Committee meeting will be held January 17, 5:30 to discuss the south bridge/water line replacement project. 1996 at Alderman Dickerson announced a Public Utilities Committee meeting will be held on February 12, 1996 at 5:30 p.m. Motion by Alderman Dickerson to enter the Public Utilities Committee minutes of January 8, 1996, into the record, seconded by A]derm~n Mjnnh_ M~+i~n Minutes of the City Council of Laurel Page 3 Council Meeting of January 16, 1996 COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE: Alderman Kroll requested permission to leave the city from January 24th to January 31st. Motion by Alderman Dickerson to grant permission for Alderman Kroll to leave the city, seconded by Alderman Johnson. Motion carried 7--0. Ward Boundaries Discussion regarding the changing of ward boundaries in the City of Laurel. Motion by Alderman Marshall that the city clerk and city engineer prepare an ordinance for the changing of ward boundaries in the City of Laurel as per the information from the Yellowstone County GIS management committee, seconded by Alderman Dickerson. Motion carried 7--0. Greyhound Bus Depot - Review Discussion was held regarding the review of the Greyhound Bus Depot. It was felt that an annual review is not necessary and was suggested that it be tabled until it is requested to be brought up for review by the council. Police Chief Mike Atkinson stated the police department has not had any complaints regarding the bus depot. Motion by Alderman Dickerson to table until requested by the council, seconded the review of the Greyhound Bus Depot by Alderman Kroll. Motion carried Street and Alley Committee & Public Utilities Committee meeting Jim Flisrand requested a joint meeting of the Street and Alley Committee Public Utilities Committee on January 29, 1996 at 5:30 to review the bids the purchase of dump trucks. and for Laurel Local Government Review Alderman Johnson announced the Laurel Local Government Review is meeting after the council meeting tonight in the old council chambers. They are working on the city charter and anyone is welcome to attend. There being no further business to come before the Council at this time, the meeting was adjourned at 7:37 p.m. Donald L. Hackmann, City Clerk Approved by the Mayor and passed by the City Council of the City of Laurel, Montana, this 6th day of February. Charles R~or Donald L. Hackmann, City Clerk