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AGENDA
CITY OF LAUREL
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, JUNE 24, 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 June 10, 2025.
Correspondence
2. Fire Monthly Reports - May 2025
3. Beartooth RC&D Correspondence
Council Disclosure of Ex Parte Communications
Public Hearing
4. Public Hearing: Water/Wastewater Rate Increase
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 it em 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 Consent 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 20, 2025.
6. Approval of Payroll Register of PPE 6/8/2025 totaling $279,250.12.
7. Council Workshop Minutes of June 3, 2025.
8. Council Workshop Minutes of June 17, 2025.
Ceremonial Calendar
Reports of Boards and Commissions
9. Budget/Finance Committee Minutes of June 10, 2025.
10. Library Board Minutes of January 14, 2025.
11. Library Board Minutes of February 11, 2025.
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12. Library Board Minutes of March 11, 2025.
13. Emergency Services Committee Minutes of May 19, 2025.
14. Public Works Committee Minutes of May 19, 2025.
Audience Participation (Three-Minute Limit)
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
15. Appointment of Jason Gonzales as the Building Official.
16. Motion to allow Council Member Sparks to be absent from the City of Laurel for more than ten
days. (LMC 2.12.060)
17. Appointment of Gary Blaine to the Laurel Airport Authority for a five-year term ending June
30, 2030.
18. Appointment of Richard Klose to the Cemetery Commission for a two-year term ending June
30, 2027.
19. Appointment of Ken Olson to the Cemetery Commission for a two-year term ending June 30,
2027.
20. Appointment of Tom Canape to the City/County Planning Board for a two-year term ending
June 30, 2027.
21. Appointment of Richard Herr to the City/County Planning Board for a two-year term ending
June 30, 2027.
22. Resolution No. R25-40: A Resolution Of The City Council Authorizing The Mayor To Execute
A Memorandum Of Agreement By And Between The City Of Laurel And Yellowstone City-
County Health Department, D/B/A Riverstone Health.
23. Resolution No. R25-41: A Resolution Of The City Council Authorizing The Mayor To Execute
An Independent Contractor Service Contract With True North Contracting.
24. Resolution No. R25-42: A Resolution Approving An Increase To The City Of Laurel’s Water
And Wastewater Rates And Charges To Become Effective On July 10, 2025.
25. Ordinance No. R25-01: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 12.28 (Park Rules And Regulations)
And Repealing Chapter 12.32 (Trees And Boulevards) Of The Laurel Municipal Code.
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 June 10, 2025.
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2. Fire Monthly Reports - May 2025
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For the Month of:
Number of Calls Number of Hours
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8
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49 644
Training 250
894
Laurel Fire Department
April
Completed Wildland Pack Test.
We had two major vehicle accidents.
Completed all DNRC Classes for the year.
K9 CPR with PD & EMS.
Other Calls
Other Activities
Total Hours for the Month
Public Assist
Medical Assist.
Severity Staffing
Total
Wildland Fire
Alarm
Extrication
Other Rescue
Structure Fire
Call Type
DEFINITIONS
Structure Firefighting
A structure fire is a fire involving the structural components of various types of residential, commercial or industrial
buildings. We carry out all levels of Structure Firefighting, including entry and attack, ventilation, salvage, overhaul,
and investigations.
Wildland Firefighting
Wildfire,brush fire, bush fire, desert fire, forest fire, grass fire, hill fire, peat fire, vegetation fire, etc..
Extrications
Rescue victims entrapped in automobiles, machinery, farm equipment, buildings, and trenches, etc..
Other Rescues
Rope Rescue, Water Rescue, Ice Rescue.
Alarms
Respond to any false alarms or malfunctions.
Other Calls
EMS assist, industrial or aircraft firefighting, vehicle fires, hazmat, spills, public safety, investigations, gas leaks,
carbon monoxide problems, etc..
Severity Staffing-Montana DNRC pays up to 8 firefighters to staff the station each day and respond as a Task Force
to wildland fires within Yellowstone, Stillwater and Carbon Counties, as and when needed. They can also be called up
to respond to fires anywhere in the Southern Zone areas. The 2 State-owned type 5 wildland engines assigned to
Laurel are the ones primarily used for these calls. This has proven to be beneficial to Laurel as a means for a quick
response to all incidents.
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3. Beartooth RC&D Correspondence
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7. Council Workshop Minutes of June 3, 2025.
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9. Budget/Finance Committee Minutes of June 10, 2025.
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10. Library Board Minutes of January 14, 2025.
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11. Library Board Minutes of February 11, 2025.
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12. Library Board Minutes of March 11, 2025.
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13. Emergency Services Committee Minutes of May 19, 2025.
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14. Public Works Committee Minutes of May 19, 2025.
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17. Appointment of Gary Blaine to the Laurel Airport Authority for a five-year term ending June
30, 2030.
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Gary Blain
6309 Jellison Road
Billings, MT 59101
cchuey@hotmail.com
406-671-2789
May 28, 2025
Laurel Airport Board
c/o Laurel City Council
115 W 1st Street
Laurel, MT 59044
Dear Members of the Laurel Airport Board,
I am writing to express my interest in continuing to serve on the Laurel Airport Board beyond my initial
term. It has been a privilege to contribute to the oversight and development of the airport, and I would
be honored to remain involved as we work toward its continued success and growth.
As a lifelong aviator and longtime member of the Montana aviation community, I bring decades of
experience and a deep personal connection to the Laurel Airport, where I first learned to fly nearly 50
years ago. My background as the former owner of Billings Flying Service has given me a broad
perspective on aviation operations, safety, and community engagement, all of which I continue to bring
to my role on the board.
I sincerely apologize for the delay in submitting this letter and appreciate your understanding. I remain
enthusiastic about the opportunity to continue supporting the airport and its mission.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Gary Blain
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18. Appointment of Richard Klose to the Cemetery Commission for a two-year term ending June
30, 2027.
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19. Appointment of Ken Olson to the Cemetery Commission for a two-year term ending June 30,
2027.
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20. Appointment of Tom Canape to the City/County Planning Board for a two-year term ending
June 30, 2027.
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21. Appointment of Richard Herr to the City/County Planning Board for a two-year term ending
June 30, 2027.
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22. Resolution No. R25-40: A Resolution Of The City Council Authorizing The Mayor To
Execute A Memorandum Of Agreement By And Between The City Of Laurel And Yellowstone
City-County Health Department, D/B/A Riverstone Health.
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R25-40 Approve Memorandum of Agreement with RiverStone Health
RESOLUTION NO. R25-40
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY
OF LAUREL AND YELLOWSTONE CITY-COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT,
D/B/A RIVERSTONE HEALTH.
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel, Montana,
Section 1: Approval. The Memorandum of Agreement by and between the City of
Laurel and Yellowstone City-County Health Department, d/b/a RiverStone Health, related to
Disaster and Emergency Response Services (hereinafter “Memorandum of Agreement”), a
copy attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved.
Section 2: Execution. The Mayor is hereby given authority to execute the
Memorandum of Agreement on behalf of the City.
Introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council on the 24th day of June 2025, by
Council Member ________________.
PASSED and APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel the 24th day of
June 2025.
APPROVED by the Mayor the 24th day of June 2025.
CITY OF LAUREL
___________________________
Dave Waggoner, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Kelly Strecker, Clerk-Treasurer
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
______________________________
Michele L. Braukmann, Civil City Attorney
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MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT
Between
The City of Laurel, by and through its Police Department,
and
Yellowstone City-County Health Department, dba RiverStone Health
1. AUTHORITY
The parties to this agreement are:
A. The City of Laurel, by and through its City of Laurel Police Department (hereinafter “City of Laurel Police
Department”), located at 215 West 1st Street, Laurel, Montana 59044 and represented by Captain Jarred Anglin
(406 628 8737)
B. RiverStone Health, located at 123 South 27th Street, Billings, Montana 59101 and represented by Jonathan
Forte, President & CEO / Health Officer (406 247 3200)
2. PURPOSE
In the interest of community safety, if an event occurs after which it becomes medically necessary to provide
medications to the population in Yellowstone County, RiverStone Health will collaborate with Yellowstone County
Disaster and Emergency Services to utilize various community assets. In such an event, RiverStone Health will request
the assistance of any available staff and resources to accomplish medication dispensing.
It will be necessary to provide security for these medical resources, collectively referred to as Strategic National
Stockpile (SNS) assets, from their arrival in Laurel, Montana, until they are distributed to their Points of Dispensing
(PODs), dispensed, and/or withdrawn.
3. RESPONSIBILITIES
A. City of Laurel Police Department: agrees in the event of an emergency during which medication distribution
to the population of Yellowstone County becomes necessary, we will, to the best of our ability, provide the
following:
1) Transportation security and continued security for SNS assets upon their arrival, dispensing, and /or
demobilization at designated PODs within the limits of the City of Laurel, Montana.
2) The City of Laurel Police Department shall be responsible for equipping, recruiting, training, payment,
and supervision for their personnel so as to prepare and enable them to complete their duties.
3) The City of Laurel Police Department will participate as needed and to the best of their ability in required
Call Down, Distribution, and Dispensing exercises.
B. RiverStone Health agrees:
1) To provide notice of the impending delivery of the SNS assets as soon as possible to the City of Laurel
Police Department.
2) To make arrangements to provide City of Laurel Police Department employees and their immediate
families with the required prophylaxis medication before their participation in the transport, storage, and
dispensing to the public begins.
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3) To provide SNS training to the City of Laurel Police Department initially and as needed or requested.
4) To the best of their ability, will assist with the reimbursement assistance process through the Stafford Act.
4. TERM OF AGREEMENT
This agreement is in force as of the date indicated below, and shall remain in effect unless terminated by written
notification from either party to the other; or, until replaced by an updated version mutually agreed to by both parties.
This agreement will be reviewed and updated as needed.
SIGNED this ________ day of ___________________, 2025
City of Laurel
Mayor
Jonathan Forte
President & CEO / Health Officer
Yellowstone City-County Health Department dba RiverStone
Health
Michele Braukmann
Civil Attorney
City of Laurel
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23. Resolution No. R25-41: A Resolution Of The City Council Authorizing The Mayor To
Execute An Independent Contractor Service Contract With True North Contracting.
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R25-41 Approve Independent Contractor Service Contract by and between the City of Laurel and True North
Contracting
RESOLUTION NO. R25-41
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE AN INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR SERVICE CONTRACT WITH
TRUE NORTH CONTRACTING.
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 True North Contracting, 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 True North Contracting on behalf of the City.
Introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council on the 24th day of June 2025, by
Council Member ________________.
PASSED and APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel the 24th day of
June 2025.
APPROVED by the Mayor the 24th 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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INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR SERVICE CONTRACT
This Contract is made and entered into this 24th 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 True North, a contractor
licensed to conduct business in the State of Montana, whose address is 9431 Anglers Way, Billings,
Montana 59101, 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 June 4, 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 eight thousand eight hundred two dollars and fifty cents ($8,802.50) 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-
contracts in any dealings between Contractor and any third parties. The City is interested solely in the
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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.
J. Contractor is responsible for any loss or damage to materials, tools, work product or other articles
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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 24th DAY OF JUNE 2025.
CITY OF LAUREL CONTRACTOR
___________________________________ __________________________
Dave Waggoner, Mayor True North
ATTEST: Employer Identification Number
___________________________________ __________________________
Kelly Strecker, Clerk/Treasurer
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PROPOSAL
Date
6/4/2025
Estimate #
12-93
City Of Laurel
P.O. Box 10
Laurel, MT
59044
6th ave and Main
Total
ACCEPTANCE OF PROPOSAL___________________________
DATE OF ACCEPTANCE_________________________
1.Bid does not include price for bond or traffic control.
2.The signing of this proposal will serve as a binding contract between
True North Contracting LLC and signing party.
3.Thank you for the opportunity to earn your business
9431 Anglers Way
Billings Mt 59101
jb.tnc@outlook.com
406-850-8745
Description Total
Pave 1,500 sq ft of 3" thick asphalt 5,766.50
$5,766.50
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PROPOSAL
Date
6/4/2025
Estimate #
12-92
City Of Laurel
P.O. Box 10
Laurel, MT
59044
Alder and Main
Total
ACCEPTANCE OF PROPOSAL___________________________
DATE OF ACCEPTANCE_________________________
1.Bid does not include price for bond or traffic control.
2.The signing of this proposal will serve as a binding contract between
True North Contracting LLC and signing party.
3.Thank you for the opportunity to earn your business
9431 Anglers Way
Billings Mt 59101
jb.tnc@outlook.com
406-850-8745
Description Total
Prep and patch 640 sq ft of 3" thick asphalt 3,036.00
$3,036.00
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24. Resolution No. R25-42: A Resolution Approving An Increase To The City Of Laurel’s
Water And Wastewater Rates And Charges To Become Effective On July 10, 2025.
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R25-42 Approve Water and Wastewater Rate Changes
RESOLUTION NO. R25-42
A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN INCREASE TO THE CITY OF LAUREL’S
WATER AND WASTEWATER RATES AND CHARGES TO BECOME
EFFECTIVE ON JULY 10, 2025.
WHEREAS, the current water and wastewater rates and charges in effect at the present
time are not adequate to provide revenues with which to defray the increased costs of operation,
maintenance, and capital of the City’s water and wastewater distribution facilities and systems;
WHEREAS, the provision of the water and wastewater systems and facilities is
essential to the preservation of the public’s health and welfare;
WHEREAS, the new rates, must before taking effect, be approved by the City Council
after advertising and conducting a public rate hearing pursuant to the City’s Charter at Article
I, Section 1.03(2) and MCA Section 69-7-111;
WHEREAS, current budgetary requirements with respect to the operation of said
facilities in addition to on-going and future projects require the proposed rates to become
effective on or about July 10, 2025, to enable the City to proceed as expeditiously as possible
to accomplish the objectives herein above recited;
WHEREAS, pursuant to its Charter and Montana law, the City Council has determined
that a public rate hearing must be advertised and held to gather documents, testimony, and other
evidence regarding the proposed increases in water and wastewater rates and charges;
WHEREAS, a notice of public hearing was mailed to all users of the City’s water and
wastewater system notifying them that, pursuant to Resolution No. R25-30, adopted on May
13, 2025, it was the intent of the City to increase the rates and charges for water and wastewater
services and Notice of the Public Hearing was published as required by Mont. Code Ann. § 69-
7-111;
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on the 24th day of June, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. in the
City Council Chambers, at City Hall, Laurel, Montana, for the purpose of gathering public
comments and evidence regarding the proposed rate and charge increase;
WHEREAS, every individual who attended the public hearing was given the
opportunity to speak, present argument and/or to submit written comment into the hearing
record; and
WHEREAS, based upon the record created, the City Council is prepared to issue its
decision pursuant to Mont. Code Ann. § 69-7-112.
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R25-42 Approve Water and Wastewater Rate Changes
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF LAUREL, MONTANA:
1. That the City Council considers it both advisable and necessary to increase the
municipal water and wastewater services rates and charges for all users in
accordance with the rates and charges as specifically contained on the rate and
charge schedule marked “Exhibit A” that is attached hereto and hereby incorporated
into this Resolution by reference.
2. That the proposed increase in the rates and charges for the users of the municipal
water and wastewater system is hereby approved and attached hereto and fully
incorporated herein as “Exhibit A,” and
3. That this Resolution shall be immediately filed with the City Clerk/Treasurer and
shall become final and effective not less than ten (10) days after such filing.
Introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council on the 24th day of June 2025 by
Council Member ______.
PASSED and APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel on the 24th day of
June 2025.
APPROVED by the Mayor on the 24th 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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City of Laurel’s Proposed Water and Wastewater Utility Service
Rates and Charges and
Notice of Public Rate Hearing
OFFICIAL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Laurel City Council will hold a public hearing on June 24, 2025, at
6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall regarding proposed municipal water and wastewater rate increases. The
Clerk/Treasurer will receive protests or objections, if any, in writing before the Council meeting up to and including the
City Council meeting of June 24, 2025.
The City of Laurel is proposing an increase in water and wastewater rates to ensure the long -term reliability, safety, and
sustainability of its utility services. Prior to last year’s increase in the consumption of water and sewer volumetric usage
rates, the city had not had rate increases since 2015. The cost of maintaining and operating the city’s water and
wastewater systems has significantly increased. Rising energy prices, labor costs, and the need for upgraded equipment
have strained the current revenue levels.
Additionally, much of Laurel’s water infrastructure is aging and in need of critical repairs and replacements. This
includes water lines, sewer mains, and the city’s only water reservoir which was installed in 1968. To continue delivering
potable water to our citizens, a new water reservoir is urgently needed. It is essential for the City of Laurel to deliver
clean water and manage wastewater effectively. Without increased funding, the city is restricted to taking care of
infrastructure needs or plan for future growth.
The City is proposing to modify the existing water rates as follows:
Based upon the average monthly usage by user from 2022 to 2024, the rate structure is estimated to increase the monthly
water charge by the following amounts, based upon water meter size.
Water Rate Structure
Water
Meter
Size
Existing
Rate
Existing
Capital
Surcharge
FY 26-27
Proposed
Base Rate
FY 26-27
Proposed
Capital
Surcharge
FY 27-28
Proposed
Base Rate
FY 27-28
Proposed
Capital
Surcharge
FY 28-29
Proposed
Base Rate
FY 28-29
Proposed
Capital
Surcharge
FY 29-30
Proposed
Base Rate
FY 29-30
Proposed
Capital
Surcharge
16% 16% 16% 16% 4% 4% 4% 4%
3/4" $24.61 $8.00 $28.55 $9.28 $33.12 $10.76 $34.44 $11.19 $35.82 $11.64
1" $41.79 $14.32 $48.48 $16.61 $56.24 $19.27 $58.49 $20.04 $60.83 $20.84
1.25" $63.33 $22.24 $73.46 $25.80 $85.21 $29.93 $88.62 $31.13 $92.16 $32.38
1.5" $89.86 $32.00 $104.24 $37.12 $120.92 $43.06 $125.76 $44.78 $130.79 $46.57
2" $158.16 $57.12 $183.47 $66.26 $212.83 $76.86 $221.34 $79.93 $230.19 $83.13
3" $350.86 $128.00 $407.00 $148.48 $472.12 $172.24 $491.00 $179.13 $510.64 $186.30
4" $624.26 $228.56 $724.14 $265.13 $840.00 $307.55 $873.60 $319.85 $908.54 $332.64
6" $1,401.17 $514.32 $1,625.36 $596.61 $1,885.42 $692.07 $,1960.84 $719.75 $2,039.27 $748.54
10" $3,869.58 $1,422.24 $4,488.71 $1,649.80 $5,206.90 $1,913.77 $5,415.18 $1,190.32 $5,631.79 $2,069.93
Volume Rate, $ per 1,000 gallons
Threshold
Existing
Rate FY 26-27 FY 27-28 FY 28-29 FY 29-30
Residential 16% 16% 4% 4%
0-1,000 gal $2.17
$2.52
$2.92
$3.04
$3.16
1.001-5,000 gal $2.17 $2.52 $2.92 $3.04 $3.16
5,001-10,000 gal $2.71 $3.14 $3.64 $3.79 $3.94
10,001-20,000 gal
$3.26
$3.78
$4.38
$4.56
$4.74
Over 20,000 gal
$4.34
$5.03
$5.83
$6.06
$6.30
Commercial
First 1,000 gal $3.27
$3.79
$4.40
$4.58
$4.76
Over 1,000 gal
$3.27
$3.79
$4.40
$4.58
$4.76
Industrial
First 1,000 gal $4.02 $4.66 $5.41 $5.63 $5.86
Over 1,000 gal $4.02 $4.66 $5.41 $5.63 $5.86
The City is proposing to modify the existing wastewater rates as follows:
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Based upon the average monthly usage by user from 2022 to 2024, the rate structure is estimated to increase the
monthly water charge by the following amounts, based upon water meter size.
Wastewater Rate Structure
Water
Meter
Size
Existing
Rate
Existing
Capital
Surcharge
FY 26-27
Proposed
Base Rate
FY 26-27
Proposed
Capital
Surcharge
FY 27-28
Proposed
Base Rate
FY 27-28
Proposed
Capital
Surcharge
FY 28-29
Proposed
Base Rate
FY 28-29
Proposed
Capital
Surcharge
FY 29-30
Proposed
Base Rate
FY 29-30
Proposed
Capital
Surcharge
9% 9% 9% 9% 9% 9% 5% 5%
3/4" $19.24 $10.00 $20.97 $10.90 $22.86 $11.88 $24.92 $12.95 $26.17 $13.60
1" $34.44 $17.90 $37.54 $19.51 $40.92 $21.27 $44.60 $23.18 $46.83 $24.34
1.25" $53.49 $27.80 $58.30 $30.30 $63.55 $33.03 $69.27 $36.00 $72.73 $37.80
1.5" $76.96 $40.00 $83.89 $43.60 $91.44 $47.52 $99.67 $51.80 $104.65 $54.39
2" $137.37 $71.40 $149.79 $77.83 $163.21 $84.83 $177.90 $92.46 $186.80 $97.08
3" $307.84 $160.00 $335.55 $174.40 $365.75 $190.10 $398.67 $207.21 $418.60 $217.57
4" $549.69 $285.70 $599.16 $311.41 $653.08 $339.44 $711.86 $369.99 $747.45 $388.49
6" $1236.94 $642.90 $1348.26 $700.76 $1469.60 $763.83 $1601.86 $832.57 $1681.95 $874.20
Volume Rate, $ per 1,000 gallons
Billable Water
Volume
Existing
Rate FY 26-27 FY 27-28 FY 28-29 FY 29-30
9% 9% 9% 5%
(1) $8.45 $9.21 $10.04 $10.94 $11.49
(1) Based on water use average from October through April.
The increase for the water and wastewater base rates, volume rates, and the capital improvement surcharge will be
raised annually on July 10th of each year through FY 2029-2030.
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File Attachments for Item:
25. Ordinance No. R25-01: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 12.28 (Park Rules And
Regulations) And Repealing Chapter 12.32 (Trees And Boulevards) Of The Laurel Municipal
Code.
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Ordinance No. 025-01 Amend LMC Chapter 12.28 (Park Rules and Regulations) and Repeal Chapter 12.32 (Trees
and Boulevards)
ORDINANCE NO. 025-01
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 12.28 (PARK RULES AND REGULATIONS)
AND REPEALING CHAPTER 12.32 (TREES AND BOULEVARDS) OF THE LAUREL
MUNICIPAL CODE.
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to keep the Laurel Municipal Code current by
modifying and updating chapters, sections and subsections to address situations and problems
within the City and to remain in accordance with Montana law;
WHEREAS, City Staff prepared, reviewed, and approved the amendments to the existing
LMC Chapter 12.28 (Park Rules and Regulations) as noted in the attached and hereby recommends
the same to the City Council for their full approval; and
WHEREAS, since LMC Chapter 12.32 (Trees and Boulevards) is recommended to be
combined with LMC Chapter 12.28 (Park Rules and Regulations), City Staff approves repealing
of LMC Chapter 12.32 (Trees and Boulevards) in its entirety and hereby recommends the same to
the City Council for their full approval.
This Ordinance shall become effective thirty (30) days after final passage by the City
Council and approved by the Mayor. This Ordinance shall result in amendments to the existing
LMC Chapter 12.28 (Park Rules and Regulations) and repealing of LMC Chapter 12.32 (Trees
and Boulevards).
Introduced and passed on first reading at a regular meeting of the City Council on the 24th
day of June 2025, upon Motion by Council Member _____________________.
PASSED and ADOPTED by the Laurel City Council on second reading on the 8th day of
July 2025, upon Motion by Council Member _____________________.
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR on the 8th day of July 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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Title 12 - STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND PUBLIC PLACES
Chapter 12.28 PARK RULES AND REGULATIONS AND TREES AND BOULEVARDS*
Chapter 12.32 TREES AND BOULEVARDS*
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Chapter 12.28 PARK RULES AND REGULATIONS AND TREES AND BOULEVARDS*
Sections:
12.28.010 Creation and establishment of a cityCity park boardPark and Tree Board.
There is created and established an advisory board to the cityCity councilCouncil that shall be known as the
park boardPark and Tree Board for the cityCity of Laurel ("Board") which shall consist of sevena four to six
members who shall constitute three sitting members of the city council and four members at large who must
reside in the cityCity or who must live within two miles thereof. These members shall consist of at least three
sitting members of the City Council and the remainder of members at large. The mayorMayor shall appoint all
members with approval of the councilCouncil. The members shall come from diverse interest groups including, but
not limited to, school teachers, club members, homeowners, business owners, park or tree professionals and/or
representatives from the cityCity government.
(Ord. 06-08 (part), 2006)
12.28.020 Term of office.
The term of office for the members shall be four years. except that the term of three of the members
appointed to the first board shall be for two years and the term of four members of the first board shall be for four
years. In the event that a vacancy shall occur during the term of any member, his or her successor shall be
appointed for the unexpired portion of the respective term.
(Ord. 06-08 (part), 2006)
12.28.030 Compensation.
Members of the board shall serve without compensation.
(Ord. 06-08 (part), 2006)
12.28.040 Operation.
The Bboard shall select its own officers (if any), make its own operational rules and regulations to govern its
meetings, schedule its own meetings' dates and times for the convenience of its members and shall keep a record
of its proceedings. All meeting dates and times shall be posted at CityCity Hall. A majority of the members shall be
a quorum for the transaction of business.
(Ord. 06-08 (part), 2006)
12.28.050 Park boardPark and Tree Board authority.
A. The park boardPark and Tree Board of the cityCity shall have the authority and discretion to:
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1. Promulgate and develop proposed ordinances, rules and/or regulations that govern the general use of
all cityCity parks with consideration of public input for presentation to the cityCity councilCouncil for
consideration and adoption by the cityCity councilCouncil;
2. Establish a proposed permit system to provide for an advanced reservation system for the exclusive
use of a cityCity park or cityCity park improvement by a person or group to be administered by cityCity
staff upon approval by the cityCity councilCouncil;
3. Prepare and adopt proposed rules or regulations governing or limiting the possession or use of
alcoholic beverages in cityCity parks by any person or group of people, including establishment of a
proposed permit and registration procedure for the possession or use of alcoholic beverages by any
group of people to be administered and enforced by cityCity staff and/or the cityCity police when
applicable upon approval by the cityCity councilCouncil;
4. Negotiate terms for lease agreements for cityCity parks or other cityCity park related improvements
with current or new users, groups or clubs on the cityCity councilCouncil's behalf. When completed,
the park boardPark and Tree Board shall present each negotiated proposed lease agreement to the
cityCity councilCouncil for approval and adoption by resolution of the cityCity councilCouncil;
5. Assist with the care, preservation, pruning, planting, replanting, removal or disposition of trees and
shrubs in parks, along streets, and in other public areas; and
6. When requested by the City Council, consider, investigate, make findings, report and recommend upon
any special matter or question coming within the scope of its work. .
B. All park ordinances, rules, and regulations promulgated by the park boardPark and Tree Board shall be
adopted by the cityCity councilCouncil upon recommendation by the park boardPark and Tree Board
pursuant to this section. All rules, regulations, and/or ordinances adopted hereunder shall be posted in a
public place at each park affected thereby or be available at the office of the cityCity Cclerk-Ttreasurer. The
Park and Tree Board may conduct tree inventory analysis within its discretion.
(Ord. 06-08 (part), 2006)
12.28.060 Park hours.
A. Except as otherwise provided herein, all cityCity parks shall be closed from ten p.m. until six a.m. each night.
B. No person shall remain in or upon any cityCity park during closed hours.
C. This section shall not apply to the overnight camping areas designated in Riverside Park. by the City.
D. The children's playground equipment commonly known as "Kids Kingdom" at Kiwanis Park shall close at ten
p.m. and reopen at six a.m.
E. Any person violating the terms of this section shall, upon conviction, be punished as set forth in Section
12.28.100 of this code.
F. Applicants may seek an exemption to this section when applying for an event permit at cityCity Hhall.
(Ord. 06-08 (part), 2006)
(Ord. No. O19-03, 12-10-19)
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12.28.065 Fees and charges.
The cityCity councilCouncil shall establish reasonable fees and/or charges for the use of the pool, parks
and/or recreation areas and facilities owned by the cityCity by annual resolution after a public hearing.
(Ord. 07-06 (part), 2007: Ord. 06-04 (part), 2006)
12.28.070 Use of tennis courts restricted.
A. CityCity tennis courts shall be used only for the practice and playing of tennis. All other activities are
prohibited on all cityCity tennis courts. No person shall use or occupy any cityCity tennis court or any part
thereof for any purpose other than the playing or practicing of tennis.
B. Any person violating the terms of this section shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine not exceeding one
hundred dollars.
(Ord. 06-08 (part), 2006)
12.28.080 Use of South Pond Laurel Lion’s Family restricted.
A. The following activities are prohibited at South Pond at all times:
1. Swimming, except for approved scuba diving and skin diving as set forth in this section; and
2. Motorized or power boating of any kind.
B. Scuba diving and skin diving shall be permitted at South Pond by advance permit only, subject to the
following restrictions:
1. Any person, prior to skin or scuba diving in South Pond, shall first obtain from the city a permit;
2. Permits granted hereunder are given pursuant to Montana Code Annotated § 70-16-302(1). The city
shall not collect any fee for issuing a permit hereunder. The city shall not be liable for any accidents or
injury to persons or property derived from skin or scuba diving or related activities. Every applicant
must sign release and waiver of liability before receiving a permit hereunder;
3. The city shall not issue a permit unless the applicant first displays to the city a current certification of
diving qualification issued by a recognized diving training school affiliated with one of the below listed
organizations. Student applicants must be accompanied by a certified instructor at all times and are
subject to all other requirements of this section. The following organizations are recognized by the city
as proper certifying authorities:
a. N.A.U.I.—National Association of Underwater Instructors,
b. P.A.D.I.—Professional Association of Diving Instructors,
c. Y.M.C.A.—Young Men's Christian Association,
d. N.A.S.D.S.—National Association of Skin Diving Schools,
e. P.S.I.C.—Professional Divers Instructional College;
4. All permittees shall be subject to all federal and state laws, rules and regulations pertaining to scuba
diving and skin diving;
5. Any permit issued hereunder may be revoked at any time by city police officers, with or without cause.
Divers shall immediately leave the pond upon demand of any police officer.
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BC. Any person who violates any of the terms or provisions of this section shall, upon conviction therefore, be
punished in accordance with the provisions of Section 1.36.010 of this code.
(Ord. 06-08 (part), 2006)
12.28.090 Use of motor vehicles restricted.*
A. No person shall drive or otherwise operate any motor vehicle in any cityCity park except in or upon
gravelledgraveled or paved parking areas.
B. This chapter shall not apply to cityCity vehicles in the regular operation and conduct of cityCity business or to
construction or maintenance vehicles belonging to any contractor performing any work for the cityCity in any
cityCity park.
C. Users of Riverside Park, however, may operate vehicles only upon designated, defined roadways therein.
D. Any violation of this chapter shall, upon conviction thereof, be punishable as provided in Section 1.36.010 of
this code.
(Ord. 06-08 (part), 2006)
* There were two sections numbered 16.02.020 added to the Laurel prior code.
12.28.100 Violation—Penalty.
A. Any person violating any provision of this chapter for which another penalty has not been specifically
provided shall, upon conviction thereof, be punished as set forth in Section 1.36.010 of this code.
B. Any person violating any ordinance, rule or regulation adopted by the park committee pursuant to this
chapter shall, upon conviction thereof, be punished by a fine not to be less than fifty dollars nor more than
five hundred dollars, or by imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months, or both.
(Ord. 06-08 (part), 2006)
12.28.100 Tree species to be planted.
The City Park and Tree Board shall develop and maintain a list of desirable trees for planting along streets in
three size classes, based on mature height: small (under twenty feet), medium (twenty to forty feet) and large
(over forty feet). Efforts shall be made to ensure a sufficient diversity of tree species. Lists of prohibited trees or
trees not suitable for planting will also be developed and maintained by the Board.
(Ord. 05-1 (part), 2005)
12.28.110 Spacing.
The spacing of street trees will be in accordance with the three size classes listed in Section 12.28.100 of this
chapter, and no trees may be planted closer together than the following: small trees, fifteen feet; medium trees,
twenty-five feet; and large trees, thirty-five feet; except in special plantings designed or approved by a landscape
architect.
(Ord. 05-1 (part), 2005)
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12.28.120 Distance from curb and sidewalk.
The distance trees may be planted from curbs or curb lines and sidewalks will be in accordance with the
three size classes listed in Section 12.28.100 of this chapter, and no tree may be planted closer to any curb or
sidewalk than the following: small trees, two feet; medium and large trees, three feet.
(Ord. 05-1 (part), 2005)
12.28.130 Distance from street corners and fireplugs.
No street tree shall be planted within thirty-five feet of any street corner, measured from the point of
nearest intersecting curbs or curb lines. No street tree shall be planted within ten feet of any fireplug.
(Ord. 05-1 (part), 2005)
12.28.140 Utilities.
No street trees other than those species accepted as small trees by the City Park and Tree Board may be
planted under, or within ten feet of any overhead utility wire.
(Ord. 05-1 (part), 2005)
12.28.150 Public tree care.
The City shall have the right to plant, prune, maintain, and remove trees, plants, and shrubs within the lines
of all streets, alleys, avenues, lanes, squares, and public grounds as may be necessary to insure public safety or to
preserve or enhance the symmetry and beauty of such public grounds.
The City may remove or cause to be removed any tree or part thereof which is in an unsafe condition or
which by reason of its nature is injurious to sewers, electric power lines, gal lines, water lines, or other public
improvements, or is affected with any injurious fungus, insect, or other pest. This section does not prohibit the
planting of street trees by adjacent property owners providing that the selection and location of said trees is in
accordance with Sections 12.28.100 and 12.28.110 of this chapter.
(Ord. 05-1 (part), 2005)
12.28.160 Pruning standards.
All tree pruning on public property shall conform to the ANSI A300 standards for tree care operations.
(Ord. 05-1 (part), 2005)
12.28.170 Tree topping.
It shall be unlawful as a normal practice for any person, firm, or City department to top any street tree, park
tree, or other tree on public property. Topping is defined as the severe cutting back of limbs to stubs larger than
three inches in diameter within the tree's crown to such a degree so as to remove the normal canopy and disfigure
the tree. Crown reduction by a qualified arborist may be substituted, where appropriate. Trees severely damaged
by storms or other causes, or certain trees under utility wires or other obstructions where other pruning practices
are impractical may be exempted from this chapter at the determination of the City Park and Tree Board. The City
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Park and Tree Board retains discretion to determine appropriate tree topping, and the Board is granted authority
to seek the City’s intervention to impose penalties for unlawful tree topping.
(Ord. 05-1 (part), 2005)
12.28.180 Pruning and corner clearance.
Every owner of any tree overhanging any street or right-of-way within the City shall prune the branches so
that such branches shall not severely obstruct the light from any street lamp or obstruct the view of any street
intersection, and so that there shall be a clear space of thirteen feet above street surface or eight feet above the
sidewalk surface. Said owners shall remove all dead, diseased or dangerous trees, or broken or decayed limbs,
which constitute a menace to the safety of the public. The City shall have the right to prune any tree or shrub on
private property when it interferes with the proper spread of light along the street from a street light, or interferes
with visibility of any traffic control device or sign or sight triangle at intersections.
Tree limbs that grow near high voltage electrical conductors shall be maintained clear of such conductors by
the electric utility company in compliance with any applicable franchise agreements.
(Ord. 05-1 (part), 2005)
12.28.190 Dead or diseased tree removal on private property.
The City shall have the right to cause the removal of any dead or diseased trees on private property within
the City, when such trees constitute a hazard to life and property, or harbor insects or disease which constitute a
potential threat to other trees within the City. The City will notify in writing the owners of such trees. Removal
shall be done by said owners at their own expense within sixty days after the date of service of notice. In the event
of failure of owners to comply with such provisions, the City shall have the authority to remove such trees and
charge the cost of removal on the owner's property tax notice.
(Ord. 05-1 (part), 2005)
12.28.200 Protection of trees.
In order to maintain the overall forest, reasonable efforts shall be made to replace trees that are removed
and to protect quality trees that are endangered.
Trees of desirable species and good health shall be protected as much as possible from damage during
construction, sidewalk repair, utilities work above and below ground, and other similar activities. The zone of
protection shall include the ground beneath the canopy of the tree.
(Ord. 05-1 (part), 2005)
12.28.210 Interference with the City Park and Tree Board.
It shall be unlawful for any person to prevent, delay or interfere with the City of Laurel, its City Park and Tree
Board, or any of its agents while engaging in and about the planting, cultivating, mulching, pruning, spraying, or
removing of any street trees, park trees, or trees, as authorized by this chapter.
(Ord. 05-1 (part), 2005)Formatted: Space Before: 2 pt, After: 12 pt
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12.28.220 Authority of adjoining property owner to plant or care for trees on boulevard or
parkways.
Permission is given to the owners of real estate to improve their premises by planting trees and properly
caring for trees in the boulevards adjoining their property consistent with the terms of this Section. Such trees
shall in no case interfere with the full use of the streets for public purposes, and no person shall plant any tree
within the limits of any parkway, street, or alley in the City without having first obtained a written permit from the
City.
It shall be the duty of any property owner to make request in writing to the City, stating the variety and
precise location of each tree proposed to be planted. The permit shall specify location and variety of each tree.
(Ord. 05-1 (part), 2005)
12.28.230 Removal, cutting and injury.
No person shall remove, destroy, cut, deface or in any way injure or interfere with any street or park tree
without a permit from the City .
(Ord. 05-1 (part), 2005)
12.28.240 Interference with trees by house mover, permit required.
It shall be unlawful for any person to move any building along any street, avenue or alley in the City, in such a
way as to interfere with or injure any tree or shrub in any street, avenue, alley or public place, including parks and
parkways, without a written permit obtained from the City Park and Tree Board. The application for such permit,
and the permit issued, shall specify the particular building and the particular route to be followed.
(Ord. 05-1 (part), 2005)
12.28.250 Procedure for temporary removal.
All moving of trees and shrubs made necessary by moving of buildings or any other purpose shall be done
under supervision of the City , at the expense of the owners of the buildings, or the party requesting the same.
Should such moving cause the death of the tree, the owner of the buildings or the party requesting the temporary
removal, at his own expense, shall replace the same under the supervision of the City .
(Ord. 05-1 (part), 2005)
12.28.260 Insects and diseases—Declared nuisance.
All insect pests and diseases known to be injurious to fruit, shade, and ornamental trees and shrubs, and all
trees, shrubs and vegetable growth infested or infected therewith constitute a menace, and are hereby declared to
be a common nuisance.
(Ord. 05-1 (part), 2005)
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12.28.270 Spraying.
Every person who is owner or in possession or control or management of any lot, block or parcel of land
upon which there are any fruit, shade or ornamental trees or shrubs which are infested or infected with any insect
pests or diseases known to be injurious to such fruit, shade or ornamental trees or shrubs, shall, within three days,
upon written notice of the City , spray or cause the same to be sprayed in such manner and with some insecticide
designated by the City. Any person failing to comply with any such notice shall be deemed guilty of maintaining a
nuisance.
(Ord. 05-1 (part), 2005)
12.28.280 Review by the City Council.
The City Council shall have the right to review the conduct, acts, and decisions of the City Park and Tree
Board.
(Ord. 05-1 (part), 2005)
12.28.290 Violation—Penalty.
A. Any person violating any provision of this chapter for which another penalty has not been specifically
provided shall, upon conviction thereof, be punished as set forth in Section 1.36.010 of this code.
B. Any person violating any ordinance, rule, or regulation pursuant to this chapter shall, upon conviction
thereof, be punished by a fine not to be less than fifty dollars nor more than five hundred dollars, or by
imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months, or both.
(Ord. 05-1 (part), 2005)
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