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AGENDA
CITY OF LAUREL
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, JUNE 10, 2025
6:30 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
WELCOME . . . By your presence in the City Council Chambers, you are participating in the process of representative
government. To encourage that participation, the City Council has specified times for citizen comments on its agenda -- once
following the Consent Agenda, at which time citizens may address the Council concerning any brief community announcement
not to exceed one minute in duration for any speaker; and again following Items Removed from the Consent Agenda, at which
time citizens may address the Council on any matter of City business that is not on tonight’s agenda. Each speaker will be
limited to three minutes, unless the time limit is extended by the Mayor with the consent of the Council. Citizens may also
comment on any item removed from the consent agenda prior to council action, with each speaker limited to three minutes,
unless the time limit is extended by the Mayor with the consent of the Council. If a citizen would like to comment on an age nda
item, we ask that you wait until the agenda item is presented to the Council by the Mayor and the public is asked to comment
by the Mayor.
Any person who has any question concerning any agenda item may call the City Clerk -Treasurer's office to make an inquiry
concerning the nature of the item described on the agenda. Your City government welcomes your interest and hopes you will
attend the Laurel City Council meetings often.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call of the Council
Approval of Minutes
1. Approval of Minutes of May 27, 2025.
Correspondence
2. Police Monthly Report - May 2025
3. Jon Klasna Reappointment to City/County Planning Board.
4. MDT Correspondence
Council Disclosure of Ex Parte Communications
Public Hearing
Consent Items
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
The Consent Calendar adopting the printed Recommended Council Action will be enacted with one vote. The Mayor will
first ask the Council members if any Council member wishes to remove any item from the Consent Calendar for
discussion and consideration. The matters removed from the Consent Calendar will be considered individually at the end of
this Agenda under "Items Removed from the Consen t Calendar." (See Section 12.) The entire Consent Calendar, with the
exception of items removed to be discussed under "Items Removed from the Consent Calendar," is then voted upon by roll
call under one motion.
5. Claims entered through June 6, 2024.
6. Approval of Payroll Register for PPE 5/25/2025 totaling $246,031.52.
7. Clerk/Treasurer Financial Statements May 2025
8. Council Workshop Minutes of May 6, 2025.
9. Council Workshop Minutes of May 20, 2025.
Ceremonial Calendar
Reports of Boards and Commissions
10. Budget/Finance Committee Minutes of May 27, 2025.
Audience Participation (Three-Minute Limit)
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Citizens may address the Council regarding any item of City business that is not on tonight’s agenda. Comments regarding
tonight’s agenda items will be accepted under Scheduled Matters. The duration for an individual speaking under Audience
Participation is limited to three minutes. While all comments are welcome, the Council will not take action on any item not
on the agenda.
Scheduled Matters
11. Resolution No. R25-34: A Resolution Of The City Council Authorizing The Mayor To Execute
An Agreement For Provision Of Fire Services For The Rural Fire District 5.
12. Resolution No. R25-35: A Resolution Of The City Council Authorizing The Mayor To Execute
An Agreement For Provision Of Fire Services For The Yellowstone Boys And Girls Ranch.
13. Resolution No. R25-36: A Resolution Of The City Council Authorizing The Mayor To Execute
An Agreement For Provision Of Fire Services For The Laurel Urban Fire Services Area.
14. Resolution No. R25-37: Resolution Of Intent To Extend The City Boundaries Of The City Of
Laurel By Annexing A Parcel Of City Owned Park Land That Is Contiguous To The City
Limits, Such Annexation To Include All Of The Adjacent And Adjoining Rights-Of-Way Of
The Annexed Property, In Yellowstone County, Montana, And Amending Previous
Resolutions Nos. R12-79 And R12-90.
15. Resolution No. R25-38: A Resolution Of The City Council Authorizing The Mayor To Execute
An Independent Contractor Service Contract With Redline Services.
16. Resolution No. R25-39: Resolution Of City Council Approving The Late-Comer’s And
Development Agreement By And Between Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores And The
City Of Laurel.
Items Removed From the Consent Agenda
Community Announcements (One-Minute Limit)
This portion of the meeting is to provide an opportunity for citizens to address the Council regarding community
announcements. The duration for an individual speaking under Community Announcements is limited to one minute. While
all comments are welcome, the Council will not take action on any item not on the agenda.
Council Discussion
Council members may give the City Council a brief report regarding committees or groups in which they are involved.
Mayor Updates
Unscheduled Matters
Adjournment
The City makes reasonable accommodations for any known disability that may interfere with a person’s ability to participate
in this meeting. Persons needing accommodation must notify the City Clerk’s Office to make needed arrangements. To make
your request known, please call 406-628-7431, Ext. 2, or write to City Clerk, PO Box 10, Laurel, MT 59044, or present your
request at City Hall, 115 West First Street, Laurel, Montana.
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1. Approval of Minutes of May 27, 2025.
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2. Police Monthly Report - May 2025
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Page 1 of 5
Total Calls Printed on June 2, 2025
[CFS Date/Time] is between '2025-05-01 00:00:00' and '2025-05-31 23:59:59' and
[Primary Incident Code->Code : Description] All
Code : Description
Totals
10-15 : With Prisoner 0 0
: Abandoned Vehicle 27 27
: Agency Assist 62 62
: Alarm - Burglary 19 19
: Alarm - Fire 4 4
AMB : Ambulance 87 87
: Animal Complaint 8 8
: Area Check 2 2
: Assault 2 2
: Bad Checks 0 0
: Barking Dog 6 6
: Bomb Threat 0 0
: Burglary 0 0
: Child Abuse/Neglect 6 6
: Civil Complaint 20 20
: Code Enforcment Violation 36 36
: Community Integrated Health 3 3
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Code : Description
Totals
: Counterfeiting 0 0
: Criminal Mischief 6 6
: Criminal Trespass 36 36
: Cruelty to Animals 4 4
: Curfew Violation 9 9
: Discharge Firearm 1 1
: Disorderly Conduct 9 9
: Dog at Large 33 33
: Dog Bite 3 3
DUI : DUI Driver 7 7
: Duplicate Call 4 4
: Escape 0 0
: Family Disturbance 15 15
: Fight 3 3
FIRE : Fire or Smoke 14 14
: Fireworks 1 1
: Forgery 0 0
: Found Property 15 15
: Fraud 3 3
: Harassment 4 4
: Hit & Run 5 5
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Code : Description
Totals
: ICAC 0 0
: Identity Theft 1 1
: Indecent Exposure 1 1
: Insecure Premises 7 7
: Intoxicated Pedestrian 3 3
: Kidnapping 0 0
: Littering 3 3
: Loitering 5 5
: Lost or Stray Animal 15 15
: Lost Property 1 1
: Mental Health 2 2
: Missing Person 3 3
: Noise Complaint 1 1
: Open Container 0 0
: Order of Protection Violation 3 3
: Parking Complaint 13 13
: Possession of Alcohol 0 0
: Possession of Drugs 3 3
: Possession of Tobacco 1 1
: Privacy in Communications 2 2
: Prowler 0 0
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Code : Description
Totals
: Public Assist 58 58
: Public Safety Complaint 12 12
: Public Works Call 11 11
: Report Not Needed 7 7
: Robbery 0 0
: Runaway Juvenile 5 5
: Sexual Assault 2 2
: Suicide 0 0
: Suicide - Attempt 1 1
: Suicide - Threat 2 2
: Suspicious Activity 69 69
: Suspicious Person 18 18
: Theft 39 39
: Threats 10 10
: Tow Call 4 4
: Traffic Accident 25 25
: Traffic Hazard 13 13
: Traffic Incident 27 27
: TRO Violation 1 1
: Truancy 0 0
T/S : Traffic Stop 81 81
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Code : Description
Totals
: Unattended Death 0 0
: Unknown - Converted 0 0
: Unlawful Transactions w/Minors 0 0
: Unlawful Use of Motor Vehicle 2 2
: Vicious Dog 6 6
: Warrant 12 12
: Welfare Check 20 20
Totals 943 943
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File Attachments for Item:
3. Jon Klasna Reappointment to City/County Planning Board.
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4. MDT Correspondence
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8. Council Workshop Minutes of May 6, 2025.
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9. Council Workshop Minutes of May 20, 2025.
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10. Budget/Finance Committee Minutes of May 27, 2025.
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11. Resolution No. R25-34: A Resolution Of The City Council Authorizing The Mayor To
Execute An Agreement For Provision Of Fire Services For The Rural Fire District 5.
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R25-34 Approve Agreement for Provision of Fire Services by and between the City of Laurel and Fire District 5
RESOLUTION NO. R25-34
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT FOR PROVISION OF FIRE SERVICES FOR
THE RURAL FIRE DISTRICT 5.
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel, Montana,
Section 1: Approval. The Agreement for Provision of Fire Services for the Rural Fire
District 5 (“Fire District 5”), by and between the City of Laurel (hereinafter “the City”) and
Fire District 5, a copy attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved.
Section 2: Execution. The Mayor is hereby given authority to execute the Agreement
for Provision of Fire Services with Fire District 5 on behalf of the City.
Introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council on the 10th day of June 2025, by
Council Member ______.
PASSED and APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel on the 10th day of
June 2025.
APPROVED by the Mayor on the 10th day of June 2025.
CITY OF LAUREL
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Dave Waggoner, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Kelly Strecker, Clerk-Treasurer
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Michele L. Braukmann, Civil City Attorney
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12. Resolution No. R25-35: A Resolution Of The City Council Authorizing The Mayor To
Execute An Agreement For Provision Of Fire Services For The Yellowstone Boys And Girls
Ranch.
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R25-35 Approve Agreement for Provision of Fire Services by and between the City of Laurel and YBGR
RESOLUTION NO. R25-35
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT FOR PROVISION OF FIRE SERVICES FOR
THE YELLOWSTONE BOYS AND GIRLS RANCH.
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel, Montana,
Section 1: Approval. The Agreement for Provision of Fire Services for the
Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch (hereinafter “YBGR”), by and between the City of Laurel
(hereinafter “the City”) and YBGR, a copy attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby
approved.
Section 2: Execution. The Mayor is hereby given authority to execute the Agreement
for Provision of Fire Services with YBRG on behalf of the City.
Introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council on the 10th day of June 2025, by
Council Member ______.
PASSED and APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel on the 10th day of
June 2025.
APPROVED by the Mayor on the 10th day of June 2025.
CITY OF LAUREL
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Dave Waggoner, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Kelly Strecker, Clerk-Treasurer
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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R25-35 Approve Agreement for Provision of Fire Services by and between the City of Laurel and YBGR
Michele L. Braukmann, Civil City Attorney
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13. Resolution No. R25-36: A Resolution Of The City Council Authorizing The Mayor To
Execute An Agreement For Provision Of Fire Services For The Laurel Urban Fire Services Area.
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R25-36 Approve Agreement for Provision of Fire Services by and between the City of Laurel and LUFSA
RESOLUTION NO. R25-36
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT FOR PROVISION OF FIRE SERVICES FOR
THE LAUREL URBAN FIRE SERVICES AREA.
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel, Montana,
Section 1: Approval. The Agreement for Provision of Fire Services for the Laurel
Urban Fire Services Area (“LUFSA”), by and between the City of Laurel (hereinafter “the
City”) and LUFSA, a copy attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved.
Section 2: Execution. The Mayor is hereby given authority to execute the Agreement
for Provision of Fire Services with LUFSA on behalf of the City.
Introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council on the 10th day of June 2025, by
Council Member ______.
PASSED and APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel on the 10th day of
June 2025.
APPROVED by the Mayor on the 10th day of June 2025.
CITY OF LAUREL
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Dave Waggoner, Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________________
Kelly Strecker, Clerk-Treasurer
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Michele L. Braukmann, Civil City Attorney
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14. Resolution No. R25-37: Resolution Of Intent To Extend The City Boundaries Of The City Of
Laurel By Annexing A Parcel Of City Owned Park Land That Is Contiguous To The City Limits,
Such Annexation To Include All Of The Adjacent And Adjoining Rights-Of-Way Of The
Annexed Property, In Yellowstone County, Montana, And Amending Previous Resolutions Nos.
R12-79 And R12-90.
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R25-37 Annexation of City Owned Parkland
RESOLUTION NO. R25-37
RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO EXTEND THE CITY BOUNDARIES OF THE CITY
OF LAUREL BY ANNEXING A PARCEL OF CITY OWNED PARK LAND THAT IS
CONTIGUOUS TO THE CITY LIMITS, SUCH ANNEXATION TO INCLUDE ALL
OF THE ADJACENT AND ADJOINING RIGHTS-OF-WAY OF THE ANNEXED
PROPERTY, IN YELLOWSTONE COUNTY, MONTANA, AND AMENDING
PREVIOUS RESOLUTIONS NOS. R12-79 AND R12-90.
WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution Nos. R12-79 and R12-90, the City previously
noticed its intent to annex City Park Land, commonly known and referred to as the Jake and
Lois Bernhardt Parkway and described by the attachment attached hereto, that is contiguous to
the City limits as defined by Montana law at Mont. Code Ann. § 7-2-4401;
WHEREAS, the City Council adopted a Resolution of Intent at a regular meeting of the
City Council on September 18, 2012, and the City Clerk provided notice to the public, and for
a period of twenty (20) days after said publication, the City Clerk accepted written comments
from registered voters in the area approving or disapproving the proposed annexation;
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on October 16, 2012, and no objections to
annexation were heard;
WHEREAS, the annexation was approved by the City Council on November 6, 2012;
WHEREAS, the approval of such annexation contained the incorrect legal description
for the property to be annexed;
WHEREAS, in order to correct the error in the legal description, the Mayor of the City
of Laurel has recommended that the City Council be presented with accurate annexation
Resolutions, to properly annex the property according to its correct legal description;
WHEREAS, the Mayor of the City of Laurel has specifically authorized the annexation
of Block 14 Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 of Laurmac Subdivision Amended, city-owned lands adjacent
to the City of Laurel, along with the adjacent rights-of-way, to become part of the jurisdiction
of the City of Laurel, Montana;
WHEREAS, the Mayor of the City of Laurel has also specifically authorized that the
ownership of these lots be recorded with the Clerk and Recorder of Yellowstone County as
Documents Nos. 3628830 and 3628831 (Copies of the Recorded Quitclaim Deeds are attached
hereto);
WHEREAS, the following historical information is relevant to this annexation and
hereby incorporated herein:
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1. Pursuant to MCA §7-2-4403, the Mayor of the City of Laurel petitioned the
City Council, by letter dated September 11, 2012, to annex the City owned
park land that is legally described as attached hereto;
2. The parcel is commonly known and referred to as the Jake and Lois
Bernhardt Parkway and is owned entirely by the City of Laurel and as shown
on the attached map, the parcel is adjacent to West 12th Street and contiguous
to the City limits as defined by Montana Law at Mont. Code Ann. § 7-2-
4401;
3. In order to annex the property, pursuant to Mont. Code Ann. § 7-2-4402 et.
seq., the City Council must first adopt a Resolution of Intent to annex the
contiguous government land for inclusion within the boundaries of the City
of Laurel, in addition to advertising and conducting a public hearing on the
proposed annexation;
4. Montana law also requires municipalities include the full width of any public
rights-of-way adjacent to the property being annexed; therefore, pursuant to
Mont. Code Ann. § 7-2-4211, the City has included the full width of the
adjacent public rights-of-way including but not limited to the currently non-
annexed portion of West 12th Street within the annexation boundary; and
5. The City Council acknowledges that upon annexation of the property and
public rights-of-way, the City must provide services for the annexed
property as required by Mont. Code Ann. §7-2-4409.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED pursuant to Mont. Code Ann. § 7-2-4404,
the City Council of the City of Laurel, Montana, hereby adopts the Resolution of Intent
providing notice to the citizens of Laurel and nearby property owners that the City Council
intends to annex the governmental property contiguous to the City of Laurel described in the
attached Exhibit and consistent with the previous Resolutions already approved by City
Council;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the proposed annexation is further reflected and shown
on Exhibit A, attached hereto and hereby incorporated herein, as contained in the records in the
office of the Clerk and Recorder of Yellowstone County;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the City Council shall hold a public hearing on the
proposed annexation on the 8th day of July 2025, at 6:30 p.m.; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, upon adoption of this Resolution of Intent, the City
Clerk shall publish notice to the public, at least once a week for two successive weeks, and the
notice shall state that this Resolution of Intent has been duly and regularly passed and for a
period of twenty (20) days after the first publication of the notice, the City Clerk shall accept
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written expressions of approval or disapproval of the proposed alterations of the boundaries of
the City. Further the notice shall contain the date and time scheduled for the public hearing on
the proposed annexation.
Introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council on the 10th day of June 2025, by
Council Member ________________.
PASSED and APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel the 10th day of
June 2025.
APPROVED by the Mayor the 10th day of June 2025.
CITY OF LAUREL
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Dave Waggoner, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Kelly Strecker, Clerk-Treasurer
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Michele L. Braukmann, Civil City Attorney
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RESOLUTION NO. R12 -90
RESOLUTION TO ANNEX A PARCEL OF CITY OWNED PARK LAND THAT IS
CONTIGUOUS TO THE CITY LIMITS, SUCH ANNEXATION TO INCLUDE ALL THE
ADJACENT AND ADJOINING RIGHTS -OF -WAY TO THE ANNEXED PROPERTY,
IN YELLOWSTONE COUNTY, MONTANA.
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined it is in the best interest of the City of Laurel to
annex City park land, commonly known and referred to as the Jake and Lois Bernhardt Parkway and
described herein, that is contiguous to the city limits as defined by Montana Law at MCA § 7 -2 -4401.
WHEREAS, in order to annex the property, pursuant to MCA § 7- 2-4402 et. seq., the City
Council must first adopt a Resolution of Intent to annex the contiguous government land for inclusion
within the boundaries of the City of Laurel in addition to advertising and conducting a public hearing
on the proposed annexation; and
WHEREAS, the City Council adopted said Resolution of Intent at a regular meeting of the
City Council on September 18, 2012, and the City Clerk provided notice to the public, and for a
period of 20 days after said publication, the City Clerk accepted written comments from registered
voters residing in the area approving or disapproving the proposed annexation; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on October 16, 2012 and no objections to the
annexation were heard.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel, Montana,
as follows:
1.Pursuant to Montana Code Annotated, §7 -2 -4404, the following governmental property
contiguous to the City of Laurel, more particularly described as follows is hereby annexed for
inclusion within the boundaries of the City of Laurel:
LAURMAC SUBD AMEND, S09, T02 S, R24 E, BLOCK 14, LOTS 4-6, AMND, and any
and all public rights -of -way adjacent or adjoining thereto."
2.This Resolution shall be incorporated into the official minutes of the City Council, and upon
said incorporation, the City Clerk- Treasurer shall file a true and correct, certified copy of this
Resolution and of said minutes with the Yellowstone County Clerk and Recorder.
3.From and after the date that the City Clerk - Treasurer files such certified copy of this
Resolution and of the Council minutes in the office of the Yellowstone County Clerk and
Recorder, this annexation of the above - described territory to the City of Laurel shall be
deemed and shall be complete.
Introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council on November 6, 2012, by Council
Member McGee
PASSED and APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel this 6 day of
November, 2012.
R12 -90 Annexation of Bernhardt Parkway
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APPROVED by the Mayor this 6th day of November, 2012.
CIT2F LAUREL
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ATTEST:
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Shirley Ewan, Clefk- Treasurer
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Sam iter, evil ty Attorney
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RESOLUTION NO. R12 -79
A RESOLUTION OF INTENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO EXTEND THE
CORPORATE BOUNDARIES OF THE CITY OF LAUREL BY ANNEXING A PARCEL
OF CITY OWNED PARK LAND THAT IS CONTIGUOUS TO THE CITY LIMITS,
SUCH ANNEXATION TO INCLUDE ALL THE ADJACENT AND ADJOINING
RIGHTS -OF -WAY TO THE ANNEXED PROPERTY,
IN YELLOWSTONE COUNTY, MONTANA.
WHEREAS, pursuant to MCA §7 -2 -4403, the Mayor of the City of Laurel petitioned the
City Council, by letter dated September 11, 2012, to annex the City owned park land that is
legally described as LAURMAC SUBD AMEND, S09, T02 S, R24 E, BLOCK 14, Lot 4 - 6,
AMND; and
WHEREAS, the parcel is commonly known and referred to as the Jake and Lois
Bernhardt Parkway and is owned entirely by the City of Laurel and as shown on the attached
map, the parcel is adjacent to West 12 Street and contiguous to the City limits as defined by
Montana Law at MCA § 7 -2 -4401; and
WHEREAS, in order to annex the property, pursuant to MCA § 7- 2-4402 et. seq., the
City Council must first adopt a Resolution of intent to annex the contiguous government land for
inclusion within the boundaries of the City of Laurel in addition to advertising and conducting a
public hearing on the proposed annexation; and
WHEREAS, Montana law also requires municipalities include the full width of any
public rights -of -way adjacent to the property being annexed; therefore, pursuant to MCA § 7 -2-
4211, the City has included the full width of the adjacent public rights -of -way including but not
limited to the currently non - annexed portion of West 12 Street within the annexation boundary;
and
WHEREAS, the City Council acknowledges that upon annexation of the property and
public rights -of -way, the City must provide services for the annexed property as required by
MCA §7 -2 -4409.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED pursuant to MCA § 7 -2 -4404, the City
Council of the City of Laurel, Montana, hereby adopts the Resolution of Intent providing notice
to the citizens of Laurel and nearby property owners that the City Council intends to annex the
following governmental property contiguous to the City of Laurel described as:
LAURMAC SUBD AMEND, S09, T02 S, R24 E, BLOCK 14, Lot 4 - 6, AMND, and
any and all public rights -of -way adjacent or adjoining thereto"
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the proposed annexation is further reflected and shown
on Exhibit A, attached hereto and hereby incorporated herein, as contained in the records in the
office of the Clerk and Recorder of Yellowstone County; and
R12 -79 Resolution of Intent to Annex Bernhardt Parkway
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the City Council shall hold a public hearing on the
proposed annexation on October 16, 2012, at 6:30 p.m.; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, upon adoption of this Resolution of Intent, the City
Clerk shall publish notice to the public, at least once a week for two successive weeks, and the
notice shall state that this resolution of intent has been duly and regularly passed and for a period
of 20 days after the first publication of the notice, the city clerk shall accept written expressions
of approval or disapproval of the proposed alterations of the boundaries of the City. Further the
notice shall contain the date and time scheduled for the public hearing on the proposed
annexation.
PASSED and APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel this 18 day of
September, 2012.
APPROVED by the Mayor this 18 day of September, 2012.
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ATTEST:
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Shirley Ewan, Cfcrk- Treasurer
A • oved :.. to form:
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Sam ainter
Civil City Attorney
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CITY HALL
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WATER OFC.: 628-7431
COURT: 628-1964
FAX 628-2241
City Of Laurel
P.O. Box 10
Laurel, Montana 59044
Office of the Mayor
May 23, 2025
Annexation of Block 14 lots 1-6 of Laurmac Subdivision Amended and Adjacent Rights of Way
David Waggoner, Mayor of City of Laurel, authorizes the annexation of block 14 lots 1,2,3,4,5,6
of Laurmac Subdivision Amended, city-owned lands adjacent to the city of Laurel, along with
the adjacent rights of way, to become part of the jurisdiction of the City of Laurel, Montana.
The ownership of these lots is recorded with the Clerk and Recorder of Yellowstone County
documents numbering 3628830 and 3628831. Copies of the recorded quit claim deeds are
attached to this letter.
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David Waggoner, Mayor
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Exhibit “A” Annexation Area is in Red
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15. Resolution No. R25-38: A Resolution Of The City Council Authorizing The Mayor To
Execute An Independent Contractor Service Contract With Redline Services.
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RESOLUTION NO. R25-38
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE AN INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR SERVICE CONTRACT WITH
REDLINE SERVICES.
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel, Montana,
Section 1: Approval. The Independent Contractor Service Contract by and between
the City of Laurel (hereinafter “the City”) and Redline Services, a copy attached hereto and
incorporated herein, is hereby approved.
Section 2: Execution. The Mayor is hereby given authority to execute the Independent
Contractor Service Contract with Redline Services on behalf of the City.
Introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council on the 10th day of June 2025, by
Council Member ____.
PASSED and APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel on the 10th day of
June 2025.
APPROVED by the Mayor on the 10th day of June 2025.
CITY OF LAUREL
___________________________
Dave Waggoner, Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________________
Kelly Strecker, Clerk-Treasurer
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
______________________________
Michele L. Braukmann, Civil City Attorney
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INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR SERVICE CONTRACT
This Contract is made and entered into this 10th day of June, 2025, between the City of Laurel,
a municipal corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Montana whose address
is P.O. Box 10, Laurel, Montana 59044, hereinafter referred to as “City” and Redline Services, a
contractor licensed to conduct business in the State of Montana, whose address is 1114 9th Avenue,
Laurel, Montana 59044, hereinafter referred to as “Contractor”.
SECTION ONE
DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES
A. Purpose. City shall hire Contractor as an independent contractor to perform for City the services
described in the Bid dated May 21, 2025, attached hereto as Exhibit “A” and by this reference made
part of this contract.
B. Effective Date. This contract is effective upon the date of its execution by both Parties. Contractor
shall complete the services within 60 days of commencing work. The parties may extend the term of
this contract in writing prior to its termination for good cause.
C. Scope of Work. Contractor shall perform his/her work and provide services in accordance with the
specifications and requirements of this contract, any applicable Montana Public Work Standard(s) and
Exhibit “A”.
SECTION TWO
CONTRACT PRICE
Payment. City shall pay Contractor eighteen thousand five hundred twenty dollars and no cents
($18,520.00) for the work described in Exhibit A. Any alteration or deviation form the described work
that involves extra costs must be executed only upon written request by the City to Contractor and will
become an extra charge over and above the contract amount. The parties must agree to extra payments
or charges in writing. Prior to final payment, Contractor shall provide City with an invoice for all
charges.
SECTION THREE
CITY’S RESPONSIBILITIES
Upon completion of the contract and acceptance of the work, City shall pay Contractor the contract
price, plus or minus any additions or deductions agreed upon between the parties in accordance with
Sections one and two, if any.
SECTION FOUR
CONTRACTOR’S WARRANTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
A. Independent Contractor Status. The parties agree that Contractor is an independent contractor for
purposes of this contract and is not to be considered an employee of the City for any purpose hereunder.
Contractor is not subject to the terms and provisions of the City’s personnel policies or handbook and
shall not be considered a City employee for workers’ compensation or any other purpose. Contractor
is not authorized to represent the City or otherwise bind the City in any dealings, agreements or su b-
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contracts in any dealings between Contractor and any third parties. The City is interested solely in the
results of this contract. Contractor is solely responsible for all work and work product under this
contract, including techniques, sequences, procedures, and means. Contractor shall supervise and direct
the work to the best of his/her ability.
B. Wages and Employment. Contractor shall abide by all applicable State of Montana Rules,
Regulations and/or Statutes in regards to prevailing wages and employment requirements. Contractor
shall comply with the applicable requirements of the Workers’ Compensation Act. Contractor shall
maintain workers’ compensation coverage for all members and employees of his/her business, except
for those members who are exempted as independent contractors under the provisions of §39-71-401,
MCA. Contractor understands that all contractors or subcontractors working on publicly funded
projects are required to have withheld from earnings a license fee of one percent (1%) of the gross
contract price if the gross contract price is Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000) or more. This license fee is
paid to the Montana Department of Revenue pursuant to Montana law.
C. Unless otherwise specified by the terms of this Agreement, all m aterials and equipment used by
Contractor on the Construction Project shall be new and where not otherwise specified, of the most
suitable grade for their intended uses.
D. All workmanship and materials shall be of a kind and nature acceptable to the City.
E. All equipment, materials, and labor provided to, on, or for the Contract must be free of defects and
nonconformities in design, materials, and workmanship for a minimum period beginning with the
commencement of the work and ending one (1) year from completion and final acceptance by the City.
Upon receipt of City’s written notice of a defective or nonconforming condition during the warranty
period, Contractor shall take all actions, including redesign and replacement, to correct the defective or
nonconforming condition within a time frame acceptable to the City and at no additional cost to the
City. Contractor shall also, at its sole cost, perform any tests required by City to verify that such
defective or nonconforming condition has been corrected. Contractor warrants the corrective action
taken against defective and nonconforming conditions for a period of an additional one (1) year from
the date of City’s acceptance of the corrective action.
F. Contractor and its sureties are liable for the satisfaction and full performance of all warranties.
G. Contractor has examined the facilities and/or has made field examinations. Contractor has
knowledge of the services or project sought under this Contract and he/she further understands the site
conditions to be encountered during the performance of this Contract. Contractor has knowledge of the
types and character of equipment necessary for the work, the types of materials needed and the sources
of such materials, and the condition of the local labor market.
H. Contractor is responsible for the safety of the work and shall maintain all lights, guards, signs,
temporary passages, or other protections necessary for that purpose at all times.
I. All work is performed at Contractor’s risk, and Contractor shall promptly repair or replace all damage
and loss at its sole cost and expense regardless of the reason or cause of the damage or loss; provided,
however, should the damage or loss be caused by an intentional or negligent act of the City, the risk of
such loss shall be placed on the City.
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J. Contractor is responsible for any loss or damage to materials, tools, work product or other articles
used or held for use in the completion or performance of the Contract.
K. Title to all work, work product, materials and equipment covered by any payment of Contractor’s
compensation by City, whether directly incorporated into the Contract or not, passes to City at the time
of payment, free and clear of all liens and encumbrances.
SECTION FIVE
INDEMNITY AND INSURANCE
Contractor shall indemnify, defend and save City, its officers, agents and employees harmless from any
and all losses, damage and liability occasioned by, growing out of, or in any way arising or resulting
from any intentional or negligent act on the part of Contractor or its agents or employees.
SECTION SIX
COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS
Contractor shall comply with all federal, state, local laws, ordinances, rules and regulations. Contractor
shall either possess a City business license or shall purchase one, if a City Code requires a business
license.
SECTION SEVEN
NONDISCRIMINATION
Contractor agrees that any hiring of persons as a result of this contract must be on the basis of merit and
qualification and further that Contractor shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed,
political ideas, sex, age, marital status, physical or mental disability or national origin.
SECTION EIGHT
DEFAULT
If either party fails to comply with any term or condition of this Contract at the time or in the manner
provided for, the other party may, at its option, terminate this Contract and be released from all
obligations if the default is not cured within ten (10) days after written notice is provided to the
defaulting party. Said notice shall set forth the items to be cured. Additionally, the non-defaulting party
may bring suit for damages, specific performance, and any other remedy provided by law except for
punitive damages. The Parties hereby waive their respective claims for punitive damages. These
remedies are cumulative and not exclusive. Use of one remedy does not preclude use of the others.
Notices shall be provided in writing and hand-delivered or mailed to the parties at the addresses set
forth in the first paragraph of this Contract.
SECTION NINE
TERMINATION
Either party may terminate the contract for their convenience upon thirty days written notice sent
postage prepaid, to the addresses provided herein.
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SECTION TEN
GOVERNING LAW AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION
The Parties agree that the laws of the State of Montana govern this Contract. The Parties agree that
venue is proper within the Courts of Yellowstone County, Montana. If a dispute arises, the Parties,
through a representative(s) with full authority to settle a dispute, shall meet and attempt to negotiate a
resolution of the dispute in good faith no later than ten business days after the dispute arises. If
negotiations fail, the Parties may utilize a third-party mediator and equally share the costs of the
mediator or file suit.
SECTION ELEVEN
ATTORNEY FEES
If any action is filed in relation to this agreement, the unsuccessful party in the action shall pay to the
successful party, in addition to all sums that either is ordered to pay, a reasonable sum for the successful
party’s attorney’s fees and all costs charges and expenses related to the action.
SECTION TWELVE
ENTIRE AGREEMENT
This contract and its referenced attachment and Exhibit A contain the entire agreement and
understanding of the parties and supersede any and all prior negotiations or understandings relating to
this project. This contract shall not be modified, amended, or changed in any respect except through a
written document signed by each party’s authorized respective agents.
SECTION THIRTEENTH
ASSIGNMENT OF RIGHTS
The rights of each party under this Contract are personal to that party and may not be assigned or
transferred to any other person, firm, corporation, or other entity without the prior, express, and written
consent of the other party.
SECTION FOURTEEN
SEVERABILITY
Each provision, section, or subsection of this Contract shall stand separate and independent of every
other. In the event that a court of competent jurisdiction shall find any provision, section, or subsection
of this contract to be invalid, the remaining provisions, sections, and subsections of this contract shall
remain in full force and effect.
SECTION FIFTEEN
PARAGRAPH HEADINGS
The titles to the paragraphs of this contract are solely for the convenience of the parties and shall not be
used to explain, simplify, or aid in the interpretation of the provisions of this agreement.
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SIGNED AND AGREED BY BOTH PARTIES ON THE 10th DAY OF JUNE 2025.
CITY OF LAUREL CONTRACTOR
___________________________________ __________________________
Dave Waggoner, Mayor Redline Services
ATTEST: Employer Identification Number
___________________________________ __________________________
Kelly Strecker, Clerk/Treasurer
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1114 9th Ave
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Date To Ship To
May 21, 2025 City of laurel
215 W 1 St
Laurel MT, 59044
Same as recipient
Instructions
Build 2 rooms with egress windows to customer’s design.
Remove double door and build wall with egress window insulate and metal siding.
Siding will not match the current wall due to being discontinued
Remove OSB insulated walls for noise control.
Frame new walls
Install 1 door
Drywall with texture
Lights with fans
Baseboard heaters
Paint walls and floor
Completion end of august due to special order window
Quantity Description Unit Price Total
1 As described above 1 18520
Subtotal 18,520
Total Due By [Date] On completion of project
Thank you for your business!
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File Attachments for Item:
16. Resolution No. R25-39: Resolution Of City Council Approving The Late-Comer’s And
Development Agreement By And Between Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores And The City
Of Laurel.
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R25-39 Approve Late-Comer’s and Development Agreement with Love’s
RESOLUTION NO. R25-39
RESOLUTION OF CITY COUNCIL APPROVING THE LATE-COMER’S AND
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN LOVE’S TRAVEL STOPS &
COUNTRY STORES AND THE CITY OF LAUREL.
WHEREAS, Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores, Inc., an Oklahoma corporation,
(hereinafter “Love’s”) desires to construct a water main and sanitary sewer, to connect to the
City’s existing system at the 7th Avenue/ Old US Highway 10 intersection for the sewer
connection, and the 8th Avenue/Old US Highway 10 intersection for the water connection both
to extend to +/- 1,450 feet east of the Old Highway 10/19th Avenue W intersection with said
system to serve property which Love’s intends to seek annexation of within the City of Laurel
(hereinafter “the City”) (collectively, the “Improvements”) and more particularly described in
the attached Exhibit A (the “Love’s Property”);
WHEREAS, the parties desire to enter into a contract pursuant to the authority grant ed
by Chapter 12.38 of the Laurel Municipal Code (hereinafter “the LMC”), whereby provisions
are made for the reimbursement of Love’s and its assigns by any owner of real estate who did
not contribute to the original cost of such facility and who subsequently taps onto or uses the
same, pursuant to the specific definitions of a “prospective customer” under LMC § 12.38.030,
of a fair pro rata share of the cost of construction of such facility, to be borne by Love’s,
including only those who directly connect thereto;
WHEREAS, in order to effect such reimbursement, the parties have agreed to enter into
a Late-Comer’s and Development Agreement, attached hereto as Exhibit A; and
WHEREAS, the parties have agreed that upon the construction thereof, the City will
acquire title thereof.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel,
Montana:
Section 1: Approval. The Late-Comer’s and Development Agreement by and between
the City of Laurel and Love’s, a copy attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby
approved.
Section 2: Execution. The Mayor is hereby given authority to execute the Agreement
on behalf of the City of Laurel.
Introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council on the 10th day of June, 2025, by
Council Member ________________.
PASSED and APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel the 10th day of
June, 2025.
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R25-39 Approve Late-Comer’s and Development Agreement with Love’s
APPROVED by the Mayor the 10th day of June, 2025.
CITY OF LAUREL
___________________________
Dave Waggoner, Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________________
Kelly Strecker, Clerk-Treasurer
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
______________________________
Michele L. Braukmann, Civil City Attorney
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CONTRACT
(Late Comers and Development Agreement)
This Late Comers and Development Agreement (this “Agreement”) is made and executed
this day of , 20 ,
by and between Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores, Inc., an Oklahoma corporation,
(“Love’s”), and the City of Laurel, Montana, a Municipality within the State of Montana (the
“City”);
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, Love’s desires to construct a water main and sanitary sewer, to connect to
the City’s existing system at the 7th Avenue/ Old US Highway 10 intersection for the sewer
connection, and the 8th Avenue/Old US Highway 10 intersection for the water connection both to
extend to +/- 1,450 feet east of the Old Highway 10/19th Avenue W intersection with said system
to serve property (collectively, the “Improvements”) owned by Love’s and more particularly
described in the attached Exhibit A (the “Love’s Property”).
TO WIT:
AND WHEREAS, the parties desire to enter into a contract pursuant to the authority
granted by Chapter 12.38 of the Laurel Municipal Code (“LMC”), whereby provisions are made
for the reimbursement of Love’s and its assigns by any owner of real estate who did not contribute
to the original cost of such facility and who subsequently taps onto or uses the same, pursuant to
the specific definitions of a “prospective customer” under LMC § 12.38.030, of a fair pro rata
share of the cost of construction of such facility, to be borne by Love’s, including only those who
directly connect thereto, and
WHEREAS, it is adequate for the requirements of Love’s that the City has required
Love’s to install in lieu thereof, and
WHEREAS, the parties have agreed that upon the construction thereof, the City will
acquire title thereof.
NOW, THEREFORE, it is agreed between the parties hereto as follows:
1. Love’s shall, at its own expense, construct the Improvements to be located as follows:
Prior to the commencement of construction thereof, Love’s shall submit to the City Engineer of
the City of Laurel detailed plans and specifications for the construction of such Improvements,
which plans and specifications must be authorized by the City Engineer prior to the
commencement of construction. Thereafter, said Improvements shall be constructed by Love’s in
accordance with the standards established by the City of Laurel and in compliance with all rules
and regulations of the Public Works Department of the City of Laurel. Prior to commencing
construction of the Improvements, Love's shall furnish to the City a performance bond in an
amount equal to one hundred twenty-five percent (125%) of the estimated cost of the
Improvements as set forth in Section 2 herein to guarantee the completion of the Improvements.
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2. Love’s estimates that the Improvements will cost $ $2,735,515.00, which amount shall include
all anticipated costs associated with the design, construction, installation, inspection, testing, and
approval of the Improvements.
3. During the construction of said Improvements, the City Engineer of the City of Laurel, or his
representatives, shall have the right to make reasonable inspection of said Improvements to
determine that they are being constructed in accordance with the plans and specifications above
referenced to and in compliance with all of the standards established by the City of Laurel. Upon
the completion of said construction, Love’s shall submit to the City Engineer of the City of Laurel,
a detailed statement of the cost of said construction, which statement shall be attached hereto and
made a part hereto (the “Expended Amount”). Love’s shall likewise submit to the City Engineer,
such proof as the Engineer may require that Love’s has fully paid for all labor and materials used
in connection with his construction of said Improvements.
4. Upon completion of the Improvements and upon the submission to the City Engineer of the
information required in the immediately preceding paragraph, the City Engineer will inspect said
Improvements, and upon his approval and acceptance thereof, said Improvements shall thereafter
belong to and be the property of the City of Laurel, and the City of Laurel will thereafter charge
for the use of such Improvements such rates as it may be authorized by law to collect and shall
likewise thereafter provide for the maintenance and operation of said Improvements Additionally,
upon such approval and acceptance of the Improvements, the City shall promptly release the
performance bond. The City Engineer may, in his or her reasonable discretion, approve a partial
release of the performance bond upon substantial completion of a portion of the Improvements,
provided that the remaining bond amount is sufficient to guarantee completion of the remaining
Improvements.
5. This Agreement shall, upon completion and acceptance of the Improvements as hereinabove
described, be recorded with the Clerk and Recorder of Yellowstone County, and thereafter and
for a period of seven (7) years (the “Reimbursable Period”), the City of Laurel will not grant any
person, firm, or corporation who has not contributed to the original cost of such Improvements
(“Future Developer”) a permit or be authorized to tap into or use such Improvements during said
period of time without first paying to the City of Laurel the amount required to reimburse Love’s
pursuant to the requirements of LMC 12.38 and based upon the City’s Schedule of Fees and
Charges that is in place at the time that the reimbursement is calculated (“Reimbursement Fees”).
The City of Laurel will pay all amounts so received to Love’s or its assigns annually on the first
working day of November pursuant to Chapter 12.38 of the Laurel Municipal Code and the City’s
Schedule of Fees and Charges. The City and Love’s each agree to keep detailed written records
related to the Reimbursement Fees assessed and received (as applicable), to provide each other
reasonable access thereto, upon request, and to cooperate in good faith to resolve any apparent or
purported discrepancies. The Reimbursement Fees shall be calculated by the City pursuant to the
terms of LMC 12.38 and the City’s Schedule of Fees and Charges in place at the time that the
Reimbursement Fees is calculated. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in no event shall the
Reimbursement Fees collected from any Future Developer be less than the amounts set forth in
the City’s current Schedule of Fees and Charges attached hereto as Exhibit B, as may be amended
from time to time, and if the City’s Schedule of Fees and Charges increases in the future, the
higher fee shall apply. Pursuant to LMC 12.38.030, the parties agree that the Reimbursement Fees
apply only to connections and does not apply to additional extensions of existing special benefit
facilities. If, during the Reimbursable Period, LMC 12.38.030 or any successor provision is
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amended to permit reimbursement for additional extensions of existing special benefit facilities,
then, notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, Love’s (or its assigns) shall be entitled to
receive such additional reimbursements to the fullest extent permitted by such amendment,
without the need for further amendment to this Agreement, and the City shall cooperate in good
faith to effectuate the intent of this provision.
6. Priority to Allow Recovery of Costs; Cooperation. Love’s having the right and ability to recoup
the Reimbursement Fees, the parties understand and agree that it is of primary importance to and
consideration of Love’s in entering into and performing under this Agreement. As such, the
parties agree that, subject to the limitations hereinabove, Love’s shall have priority in entitlement
to recovery of the Reimbursement Fees to reimburse Love’s, and the City shall act in good faith
to honor such priority.
7. Default and Remedies. Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, if either party breaches
any provision of this Agreement and fails to remedy such breach within thirty (30) days of notice
thereof (unless such cure is not reasonably possible within such 30-day period and the breaching
party has commenced and is pursuing with reasonable diligence such cure), the non-breaching
party may institute legal action against the defaulting party for specific performance, injunctive
or declaratory relief, damages, and/or any other remedy provided by law or in equity.
8. Interpretation; Applicable Law. If any part of this Agreement shall be held invalid by a court of
competent jurisdiction, the same shall be deemed a separate and independent provision and shall
not affect the validity of the remaining portion thereof. This Agreement shall be governed by and
construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Montana. In the event that applicable
Montana, federal, or local law, regulation or ordinance is changed after the effective date of this
Agreement, resulting in the invalidity or unenforceability of any provision hereof, then this
Agreement shall be deemed modified to the extent necessary to comply with the law, regulation
or ordinance then in effect.
9. Waiver. The failure to enforce any particular provision of this Agreement on any particular
occasion shall not be deemed a waiver by either party of any of its rights hereunder, nor shall it
be deemed to be a waiver of subsequent or continuing breaches of that provision, unless such
waiver expressed in a writing signed by the party to be bound.
10. Relationship of Parties; Ownership of Improvements. Nothing contained in this Agreement shall
be deemed to dedicate any portion of the Love’s Property as public land or create a partnership,
tenancy-in-common, joint tenancy, joint venture, co-ownership, by or between the parties in the
Love’s Property (which shall remain the sole property of Love’s) or in the Improvements (which
once dedicated, shall remain the sole property of the City).
11. Notice. All notices or other communication herein required or permitted shall be in writing and
given by personal delivery or sent by (i) registered or certified mail return receipt requested,
postage prepaid, (ii) nationally recognized overnight courier service, or (iii) facsimile
transmission, to the addresses first set forth hereinabove (unless changed in accordance herewith).
Notice shall be deemed received on the earlier of (i) actual receipt, (ii) three (3) business days
after deposit in the U.S. Mail, (iii) the first business day after deposit with an overnight courier,
or (iv) if by facsimile transmittal, upon receipt of proof of transmission. Any notice or
communication not received because of a change of address or facsimile number, without notice
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to the other party thereof, or refusal to accept delivery, shall be deemed received, notwithstanding
the same, as set forth above.
12. Miscellaneous. This Agreement embodies the entire understanding with respect to the subject
matter hereof and may not be altered or modified except by an instrument in writing signed by all
parties. The Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the parties, their respective successors
and assigns. The terms hereof shall not be construed in favor of or against any party, but shall be
construed as if the parties jointly prepared this Agreement. If any provisions of this Agreement
shall be held to be void or unenforceable for any reason, said provision shall be deemed modified
so as to constitute a provision conforming as nearly as possible to said void or unenforceable
provision while still remaining valid and enforceable, and the remaining terms or provisions
hereof shall not be affected thereby. This Agreement may be executed by facsimile, electronic
or original signature of the parties and in any number of counterparts, each of which, assuming
no modification or alteration, shall constitute an original and all of which, when taken together,
shall constitute one and the same instrument. In the event any party hereto commences litigation
or other legal action against the other to enforce its rights hereunder, the prevailing party in such
litigation or legal action shall be entitled to recover from the other(s), in addition to any other
relief granted, its reasonable attorney's fees, costs and expenses incidental t o such litigation or
legal action.
In the event of the assignment by Love’s of any interest in this contract, written notice
thereof shall be given to the City of Laurel. All payments to be made by the City of Laurel to the
party of the first part under this contract shall be sent to the following address, TO WIT: Love’s
Travel Stops & Country Stores, Inc., 10601 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Oklahoma City, OK 73120;
Attn: Real Estate or to such other address as the party of the first part may hereinafter direct in
writing.
[signatures on following pages]
Dated at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, this day of , 20 .
LOVE’S: LOVE’S TRAVEL STOPS & COUNTRY
STORES, INC.
By:
Name:
Title:
STATE OF OKLAHOMA )
) ss
COUNTY OF OKLAHOMA )
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This instrument was acknowledged before me on the ____ day of ____________, 20___
by ________________________ as ___________________ of Love’s Travel Stops & Country
Stores, Inc.
Signature of notarial officer
[SEAL]
My Commission Expires:
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Dated at Laurel, Montana, this day of , 20 .
CITY OF LAUREL
By:
Authorized Agent for the City of Laurel
STATE OF MONTANA )
) ss
COUNTY OF YELLOWSTONE )
On this day and year above personally appeared before me,
to me known to be acting as Authorized Agent for the City of Laurel, Montana,
a Municipality within the State of Montana, who executed the foregoing instrument and
acknowledged the said instrument to be the free and voluntary act and deed of said Municipality
for the uses and purposes therein mentioned and on oath states he/she is authorized to execute the
said instrument.
Given under my hand and official seal day of , 20 .
Notary Public in and for the State of Montana,
Residing in
My commission expires
Approved as to form:
City Attorney
City of Laurel
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Exhibit A
Legal Description
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Exhibit B
Current Schedule of Fees and Charges
[to be attached]
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