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AGENDA
CITY OF LAUREL
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2025
6:30 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
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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
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Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call of the Council
Approval of Minutes
1. Approval of Minutes of September 23, 2025.
Correspondence
2. LURA Letter
3. Fire Monthly Report - September 2025.
4. Police Monthly Report - September 2025.
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 Consent Calendar." (Se e 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 October 10, 2025.
6. Approval of Payroll Register for PPE 9/28/2025 totaling $268,385.63.
7. Workshop Minutes of September 16, 2025.
Ceremonial Calendar
Reports of Boards and Commissions
8. Budget/Finance Committee Minutes of September 23, 2025.
9. Laurel Airport Authority Minutes of March 31, 2025.
10. Laurel Airport Authority Minutes of April 15, 2025.
11. Laurel Airport Authority Minutes of April 22, 2025.
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12. Laurel Airport Authority Minutes of May 27, 2025.
13. Laurel Airport Authority Minutes of July 22, 2025.
14. Laurel Airport Authority Minutes of July 30, 2025.
15. Laurel Airport Authority Minutes of August 26, 2025.
16. Public Works Committee Minutes of September 15, 2025.
17. Laurel Urban Renewal Agency Minutes of September 22, 2025.
18. Library Board Minutes of June 10, 2025.
19. Library Board Minutes of July 8, 2025.
20. Library Board Minutes of August 12, 2025.
21. Laurel Airport Authority Minutes of September 23, 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
22. Appointment of Renee Studiner to the Tree/Park Board for the remainder of 4-term ending
December 31, 2026.
23. Resolution No. R25-89: A Resolution Of The City Council Authorizing The Mayor To Execute
An Independent Contractor Service Contract With Donahue Roofing & Siding LLC.
24. Resolution No. R25-90: A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Laurel, Montana
Authorizing The Mayor To Seek Bids For Ambulance Purchase.
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
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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 September 23, 2025.
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2. LURA Letter
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Mayor Dave Waggoner
City of Laurel
PO Box 10
Laurel, MT 59044
Dear Mayor Waggoner and City Council Members,
On behalf of the LURA Advisory Board, I am writing to bring to your attention the matter
of Janice Lehman and Shawn Mullaney, current members of the LURA Advisory
Board.
After careful review and discussion, the board would like to formally recommend the
removal of Ms. Lehman and Mr. Mullaney from their positions due to non-participation
for a period exceeding six months. Their absence has impacted the board’s ability to
fully engage in its responsibilities and maintain active participation in LURA initiatives.
By making these positions available, we hope to invite community members who are
eager and able to actively participate, ensuring that the LURA Advisory Board remains
engaged, effective, and representative of the Laurel community.
We appreciate your attention to this matter and trust that you will take the board’s
recommendation under consideration. Please do not hesitate to contact me should you
require any additional information or context regarding this recommendation.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Camilla Story
President, LURA Advisory Board
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3. Fire Monthly Report - September 2025.
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For the Month of:
Number of Calls Number of Hours
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Training Hours 208.5DNRC Staffing Hrs.877.5
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Laurel Fire Department
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Announcements:
Trining on Engine 25, Joint Training with CHS Fire Team.
We have a fire fighter deployed to California with Columbus Fire.
Completed annual ISO Pump testing on Engines.
Other Calls
Other Activities
Total Hours for the Month
Public AssistMedical Assist.Severity Staffing
Total
Wildland Fire
AlarmExtricationOther Rescue
Structure FireCall 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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4. Police Monthly Report - September 2025.
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Page 1 of 5
Total Calls Printed on October 1, 2025
[CFS Date/Time] is between '2025-08-25 08:42' and '2025-09-22 08:26' and
[Primary Incident Code->Code : Description] All
Code : Description
Totals
10-15 : With Prisoner 0 0
: Abandoned Vehicle 18 18
: Agency Assist 52 52
: Alarm - Burglary 9 9
: Alarm - Fire 1 1
AMB : Ambulance 86 86
: Animal Complaint 6 6
: Area Check 6 6
: Assault 4 4
: Bad Checks 0 0
: Barking Dog 1 1
: Bomb Threat 0 0
: Burglary 0 0
: Child Abuse/Neglect 4 4
: Civil Complaint 14 14
: Code Enforcment Violation 6 6
: Community Integrated Health 1 1
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Code : Description
Totals
: Counterfeiting 1 1
: Criminal Mischief 4 4
: Criminal Trespass 9 9
: Cruelty to Animals 1 1
: Curfew Violation 5 5
: Discharge Firearm 4 4
: Disorderly Conduct 5 5
: Dog at Large 20 20
: Dog Bite 3 3
DUI : DUI Driver 11 11
: Duplicate Call 4 4
: Escape 0 0
: Family Disturbance 16 16
: Fight 3 3
FIRE : Fire or Smoke 24 24
: Fireworks 1 1
: Forgery 0 0
: Found Property 8 8
: Fraud 5 5
: Harassment 8 8
: Hit & Run 3 3
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Code : Description
Totals
: ICAC 2 2
: Identity Theft 2 2
: Indecent Exposure 0 0
: Insecure Premises 3 3
: Intoxicated Pedestrian 0 0
: Kidnapping 0 0
: Littering 0 0
: Loitering 2 2
: Lost or Stray Animal 10 10
: Lost Property 7 7
: Mental Health 5 5
: Missing Person 1 1
: Noise Complaint 0 0
: Open Container 0 0
: Order of Protection Violation 3 3
: Parking Complaint 9 9
: Possession of Alcohol 0 0
: Possession of Drugs 2 2
: Possession of Tobacco 0 0
: Privacy in Communications 0 0
: Prowler 1 1
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Code : Description
Totals
: Public Assist 57 57
: Public Safety Complaint 5 5
: Public Works Call 4 4
: Report Not Needed 0 0
: Robbery 0 0
: Runaway Juvenile 6 6
: Sexual Assault 0 0
: Suicide 0 0
: Suicide - Attempt 0 0
: Suicide - Threat 5 5
: Suspicious Activity 56 56
: Suspicious Person 15 15
: Theft 21 21
: Threats 6 6
: Tow Call 1 1
: Traffic Accident 20 20
: Traffic Hazard 8 8
: Traffic Incident 19 19
: TRO Violation 0 0
: Truancy 1 1
T/S : Traffic Stop 137 137
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Code : Description
Totals
: Unattended Death 1 1
: Unknown - Converted 0 0
: Unlawful Transactions w/Minors 0 0
: Unlawful Use of Motor Vehicle 0 0
: Vicious Dog 3 3
: Warrant 12 12
: Welfare Check 13 13
Totals 780 780
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7. Workshop Minutes of September 16, 2025.
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8. Budget/Finance Committee Minutes of September 23, 2025.
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9. Laurel Airport Authority Minutes of March 31, 2025.
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Laurel Airport (6S8)
Authority
P.O. Box 242
Laurel, MT 59044-0242
Laurel Airport Rd.
Special Meeting Minutes
March 31, 2025
07:00 PM
Roll Call - Board Members Present: Joe Mutchler, Jim Wise, Doug Myers, Randy Hand
Public Guests Present: Scott Frank, Charlie Vance, John Roberts, Brad Sinclair, Bret
McKenney, Murl Williams, Ben Schaak, Matt Schaak, Jim Schaak, Matt S(?), Jim S(?), Bill
Austin, Braydon Sinclair, Justin Zindell
Previous Mtg Minutes Approval: Minutes approved from previous meeting on 1/28/2025.
(Feb 25th meeting was cancelled without explanation by Shane Linse.)
Financials Update:
1. Cody of Beartooth Accounting is taking over from Steve Cosner. Going forward, we
will work with her to send out lease invoices etc.
2. Financial Update provided showing current balances: We have @ $17,000 in our
checking acct and @ $23,000 in our savings acct.
3. Current Expenses. Normal and recurring for power and utilities, etc.
4. We need to vote to remove old names and add new names for checking account
authorized access.
Claims Reviewed / Approved: Claims approved without exception.
Public Comments / Non-agenda items (3 minutes):
1. John Roberts: Jim Roberts has requested copies of FAA letters regarding
conformance issues. John has offered to help the board with the set up of an office
computer and associated peripherals (printer, scanner etc).
2. Brad Sinclair: Requesting info on building a 70’W and 60’D non-commercial hangar
at 2615 Cory. He will obtain and share utility access cost info with us.
3. Jim Schaak retracts his option to build / lease upon the lot at 2605 Cory.
Reports: KLJ Engineering – Master plan and Construction updates (Justin Lindell):
1. R.I.F. affecting FAA. Matt Johnson replaced by Roxanne Trotta (sp?).
2. Master plan progress is still expected.
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3. Need RW closure equipment returned by American Road Maintenance. KLJ could pull
their bond, but need to get final markings done to close out project and so may need
to get Roxanne Trotta involved to press for closure on project.
4. We need to move forward in design phase on Fox Road construction project. May
split over ‘25/’26 seasons to maximize available funding. We can bank another year
of entitlement funding and end with a total of 1.2mm.
5. There may be possible AIP grant $$$ for mill and overlay of 04-22 RW and main TW.
KLJ is enquiring.
6. $88,000 AIP grant for Fox road paving … Joe signed FAA grant application following
approved motion and vote to apply for grant.
New Business:
1. Motions and vote to approve new Chairman … Joe Mutchler elected.
2. Motions and vote to approve new Vice Chairman … Jim Wise elected.
3. Motions and vote to approve new Secretary … Doug Myers elected.
4. Need to retain new LAA Board attorney with aviation experience: Will approach Brent
Brooks regarding interest and availability to work with us.
5. Joe Mutchler to draft a response to the FAA regarding LAA compliance with regard to
economic discrimination complaint issues. A motion was made and voted on to give
approval to the effort.
6. We need to schedule and hold a special meeting to address lack of operational bylaws
for the Laurel Airport. We have been operating without known bylaws since at least
2018.
o The Bylaws are needed to assure consistent airport board operations
o Are needed to assure consistency for board members and airport users
alike
o We may be able to retrieve them from Mark Smith son of Doc Smith (in PA).
7. We may need to approach the City of Laurel and the C ity Attorney for help in
addressing the apparent lack of return to the LAA of lease records, embossers,
stamps etc. held by Shane Linse. Also we may need their help in addressing former
LAA attorney Scott Greens lack of willingness to respond to any inqui ries saying in
effect he “works only with Shane Linse”.
8. Jim Schaak (JS Ag Air Service) presented a Part 137 compliance presentation
(which will be saved within our records) with regard to the temporary spray operation
that he operates out of Laurel:
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o He operates as a transient and not permanent operator out of 6S8.
o 6S8 is a satellite site and not a primary location / base of operations.
o He operates as a transient operator as does the BLM.
o Only about 36 % of his 2024 operations were conducted out of Laurel.
o He has previously requested them, but has never been provided with, Part
137 minimum operating standards for the Laurel airport.
o He operates within the minimum chemical volume standards that the State
has set for non-containment requirements.
o He carries a high coverage blanket insurance policy.
o His hangar serves to only store his airplane, and is never been used to meet
with customers or is used to store chemical.
o Jim will work toward letter of agreement with the board and the FBO to use
western area of ramp to operate from.
o Jim and Brett and the LAA will determine location/dimensions/gps coord.
o LAA will then agree to circumstances and conformance of his operation.
9. An agenda item was tabled to be addressed at a later meeting regarding the
need to better lock up / secure LAA related information at the pilot lounge .
10. John Roberts was authorized to look into computer/scanner and computer.
11. We will work with Security bank regarding the authorization to change signature
cards to reflect current board members.
Meeting Adjourned @ 9:00 PM.
All motions at meeting were approved unanimously.
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Doug Myers
LAA Board Secretary
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File Attachments for Item:
10. Laurel Airport Authority Minutes of April 15, 2025.
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Laurel Airport (6S8)
Authority
P.O. Box 242
Laurel, MT 59044-0242
Laurel Airport Rd.
LAA Meeting Minutes
April 15, 2025
06:00 PM
Roll Call - Board Members Present: Joe Mutchler, Jim Wise, Doug Myers, Randy Hand
Public Guests Present: Frederick Lee, Robert Spannagel, John Roberts, Brady Sinclair, Bret
McKenney, Murl Williams, Ben Schaak, Bill Austin, John Ostlund, Gracie Johnson, Gary Blain,
Justin Zindell (KLJ), Chuck Henrichs (EEC), Kevin Lundin (EEC), Kurt Markegard, Will Metz
Previous Mtg Minutes Approval: Minutes approved from previous meeting on 3/31/2025.
Financials Update:
1. No new bills.
2. Cody of Beartooth Accounting is taking over from Steve Cosner. Going forward, we
will work with her to send out lease invoices etc.
3. New board member names have been submitted to Western Sec Bank for checking
account authorized access.
Claims Reviewed / Approved: N/A
Public Comments / Non-agenda items (3 minutes):
1. Fred Lee: LAA website needs to be updated and corrected. Gracie Johnson and John
Roberts volunteer to help with website issues if we can gain access. Board will reach
out to Brock Williams re access issues / problems.
2. Ben Schaak: Presented a lease agreement for LAA Board approval between JS Ag
Air Services and 406 Aero. It was signed by both Jim Schaak and Bret McKenney. It
was suggested that we consider using pad area markings and signage for safety.
3. Gary Blain: Was appointed to the LAA Board by the Laurel City Council and will be
voted on at next meeting (4/29/25).
4. Justin Zindell (KLJ): American Road Maintenance will begin work on 19th May to
address permanent markings and punch list items. They supplied new RW closed
markings to replace original ones removed from the airport.
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5. Kurt Markegard (City of Laurel): We can contact Britany, and have our minutes and
meeting agendas etc. posted directly on the City of Laurel website if we get info to her.
Reports: KLJ Engineering – Master plan and Construction updates (Justin Lindell):
New Business:
a. Motions and unanimous vote to: move future meetings from 7:00 to 6:00 PM.
b. Motions and unanimous vote to: approve Brent Brooks as LAA attorney. (We need
to inform the FAA that he will be acting as our new attorney.)
c. Motions and unanimous vote to: assign lot at 2405 DeFrance to Ben and Matt Schaak.
Lot to be surveyed and staked out by KLJ. Bldg. will be lumber built. Contactor not
yet selected. Will need to stake off drain field for Will Metz septic system to prevent
damage by vehicle traffic.
d. Motions and unanimous vote to: assign lot at 2635 Cory to Frederick Lee
e. Motions and unanimous vote to: assign lot at 2625 Cory to Chuck Henrichs / EEC).
f. Motions and unanimous vote to: assign lot at 2615 Cory to Brad and Brady Sinclair
g. Motions and unanimous vote to: assign lot at 2605 Cory to Bill Austin
Regarding Cory Lots
o (as per KLJ): Helena ADO plan delayed by RIF activity affecting the FAA
o (as per KLJ): ALP Masterplan is is under review by FAA and waiting for update
but delayed by RIF activity affecting the FAA
o (as per KLJ): LAA board can not approve lots for construction yet, as they have
to have overall development approved by FAA
o (as per KLJ): LAA Board should approved the area for expansion and
development … should be agenda and vote item for 4/29 meeting
o (as per KLJ): They will work to determine actual lot sizes given varied
restrictions affecting the lots.
o (as per EEC): EEC will do survey work and topo engineering work in
anticipation of eventual development.
o LAA needs to
o LAA Board will provide to each interested party, a copy of our current leases,
minimum standards=ds for construction of non-commercial hangars and airport
rules and regulations.
o Helena ADO plan delayed by RIF activity affecting the FAA
h. LAA to decide on utilities services and provisions and contracting but need lot sizes
and layout plan first from KLJ. Utility cost estimates and related disbursement issues
will be tabled for discussion until lot sizes / layout plan is made.
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i. Motions and unanimous vote to: approve Bret McKenney to purchase a new
courtesy car for the airport for $5000 taking advantage of a grant available until May
1st. He has identified a 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
j. We need to gain access to the LAA / airport website and reestablish proper
AWOS airport phone system operation. Randy Hand will reach out to Brock
Williams to attempt access and Gracie Johnson and John Roberts have volunteered
to help with addressing / correcting / optimizing website access and information
content issues.
k. Laurel airport commercial user related compliance issues (as claimed by Will Metz)
were discussed:
o Jim Schaak (JS Ag Air Service) presented a Part 137 compliance
presentation (at our 3/31 mtg) which has been sent to the FAA with regard
to the temporary spray operation that he operates out of Laurel.
o Frank Felke is performing no commercial work from his hangar and
stopped work even prior to cease and desist notices sent to him
o Murl Williams is performing no commercial work from his hangar and
stopped work upon notification of the cease and desist notices sent to him
o Ron Webber has removed all outside storage items that were at issue, is
keeping his main entry gate closed, and has erected a security fence alon
the NE perimeter of his property.
o Bret McKenney has removed all outside storage items that were at issue,
and is keeping his main entry gate closed, and has erected a security fence
along the NE perimeter of his property.
Old Business:
The current, general focus of the LAA Board is to address our current alleged non-
compliance issues and to ensure that legally and financially we are staying current. As
a board, we are communicating with everyone at the airport and with the FAA.
Meeting Adjourned @ 8:30 PM.
All motions at meeting were approved unanimously.
Doug Myers
LAA Board Secretary
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File Attachments for Item:
11. Laurel Airport Authority Minutes of April 22, 2025.
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Laurel Airport (6S8)
Authority
P.O. Box 242
Laurel, MT 59044-0242
Laurel Airport Rd.
LAA Meeting Minutes
April 22, 2025
06:00 PM
Roll Call - Board Members Present: Joe Mutchler, Doug Myers, Randy Hand, Gary Blain
Public Guests Present: Robert Spannagel, John Roberts, Bret McKenney, Murl Williams,
John Ostlund, Gracie Johnson, Evelyn Pyburn, Frank Felke, Will Metz
Previous Mtg Minutes Approval: Minutes approved without exception from previous meeting
on 4/15/2025 (Joe Mutchler making motion to approve, Doug Myers seconding).
Public Comments / Non-agenda items (3 minutes):
1. Joe Mutchler: Public please be aware that there was an auto theft outside of the 5G
fence and in front of the 5G fabrication business at 2020 Fox Road.
2. Will Metz: What is Board’s response to his Feb 12th Ag Operator request? Wants
opportunity to negotiate regarding his economic discrimination complaints in closed
meeting executive session.
3. John Roberts: Asking again for FAA to/from Board communications regarding
conformance issues. We explained that those were between Shane Linse and the
FAA and the current board was not privy to them.
4. Gary Blain: It appears that our Minimum Standards were last updated @ 2008. The
FAA has issued an Advisory Circular (150/5190-8) to assist in developing Minimum
Standards for airports. Ours may be not only out of date but in conflict with FAA
guidelines. (Action item suggestion for next mtg.)
5. Will Metz: He had met with Joe Nye of the FAA and Joe indicated that our standards
were “model standards” for an airport our size. Joe did not recommend changing
them.
Reports: KLJ Engineering – Master plan and Construction updates (via Joe Mutchler as
KLJ was not present):
Regarding Cory Lots:
• Regarding new construction hangars, KLJ has no idea as to timing.
• We have to update ALP but can’t until FAA has assigned / designated a contact person.
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New Business:
Approve Gary Blain to LAA Board:
• Joe Mutchler made motion and Doug Myers seconded
• Gary Blain was unanimously appointed by voice vote.
Old Business:
Discuss further the non-compliance issues on the airport and the response required to
be made to the FAA:
• The FAA had initially required a response from us by 4/9 but has extended the
date to 4/30. Inspection results and photos will be submitted.
• Mandi of the FAA has required that we sign no lease agreements and needs to
review any commercial business plans.
• We need to send Jim Schaak’s business plan to Mandi
• We need to send a copy of the user agreement between Jim Schaak and Bret
McKenney / Tom Boyce regarding a loading / operating area for Jim’s transient
/ temporary Ag spray operation.
• Frank Felke has been doing no commercial maintenance out of his hangar for at
least a year. Joe Mutchler has recently inspected his hangar to con firm.
• Murl Williams has no tenant commercial work being done within his rental
hangar and has been inspected. There is an opportunity for Murl’s tenants to
move their operation into a commercial hangar near the FBO commercial
operation and they would lease space from Bret McKenney / Tom Boyce.
• Ron Webber has been inspected and is confirmed to have removed his outdoor
storage items. His entry gate is closed continually and is closed at night as well.
• Bret McKenney / Tom Boyce have complied and inspection has confirmed that
their property at 2020 Fox Road has all trash and storage items removed, and
their gates are closed. The only an outside vessel remaining is a garbage bin.
Meeting Adjourned @ 8:30 PM.
All motions at meeting were approved unanimously.
Doug Myers
LAA Board Secretary
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File Attachments for Item:
12. Laurel Airport Authority Minutes of May 27, 2025.
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Laurel Airport (6S8)
Authority
P.O. Box 242
Laurel, MT 59044-0242
Laurel Airport Rd.
LAA Meeting Minutes
May 27, 2025
06:00 PM
Roll Call - Board Members Present: Joe Mutchler, Doug Myers, Randy Hand, Gary Blain
Public Guests Present: Robert Spannagel, John Roberts, Bret McKenney, John Ostlund,
Gracie Johnson, Will Metz, Nicole Metz, Mark Webb
Previous Mtg Minutes Approval: Minutes approved without exception from previous meeting
on 4/15/2025 (Jim Wise making motion to approve, Gary Blane seconding).
Financial Update: Payment of Bills for April and May approved without exception (Joe
Mutchler making motion to approve, Doug Myers seconding). Codi Smith requests a list of
airport tenants to facilitate issuance of hangar lease bills.
Public Comments / Non-agenda items (3 minutes):
1. John Oslund: Encourages us to facilitate uniformity re lease / billing information.
2. Gracie Johnson: 6S8 website has been updated with current board names etc.
Needs Brock Williams contact info.
3. Joe Mutchler: Will contact company responsible for website and AWOS phone
issues.
Reports: KLJ Engineering – Master plan and Construction updates (via Joe Mutchler as
KLJ was not present):
1. Joe has signed for access road reimbursement
2. We’ve had an $8000 deposit returned
3. The access road project will be done in 2026 (@ 1mm and is grant assurance related).
4. Gary – Parking availability issues at airport need to be addressed.
5. Doug – We should consider designating vacant lot across from Murl Williams (personal
use hangar) as parking. Murl says he could “pave” it with materials and equipment
already on hand.
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New Business:
1. Charlie Byerly (2356 DeFrance) approval of 50 yr non-commercial lease by
unanimous vote. Jim motion Joe seconding.
2. Charlie Byerly (2241 Nicholas) approval of 20+11 yr non-commercial lease by
unanimous vote. Jim motion Joe seconding.
3. Bob Burns (2263 W. Greening) approval of 20+11 yr non-commercial lease by
unanimous vote. Jim motion Doug seconding.
4. Joe to contact Workers Comp with request they update their info to accurately
reflect current sitting board member names. Our volunteers are keeping track (via
sheets at SRE bldg.) their work times for the airport (mowing / plowing etc.). Info
is used to determine W/C fees.
5. Joe to contact Laurel Mayor with request for digital copy of contract info for Laurel
Fire Dept.
6. Nicole Metz requests permission to post a sign (either 12X24” or 24X24”) to
advertise any available rentals at the open hail hangar building. Also requests that
a section be added to our website where available rentals could be listed. Board
voted unanimously to allow signage. (Gary making motion and Randy seconding.)
Old Business:
FAA Compliance Update: (re: original issues relative to initial economic discrimination
complaints) :
1. Need to draw up modified, non-commercial lease for Jim Schaak to store his Ag
spray plane within. Send to Mandi for approval and then LAA to discuss / vote.
2. Mandi of the FAA has commented that our minimum standards are very strict:
• First, we need to first address all current non-conformance issues
• Second, we need to draw up new airport operational bylaws and then
have them approved by atty.
• Third, be in a position to rewrite our minimum standards
3. Be mindful that security levels can impact grant $$$. Wants vs. needs to be
considered.
Courtesy Car discussion:
4. Historically, the FBO has covered costs associated with routine maintenance
(tires, batteries etc.). The airport has covered more major repair expenses.
5. Bret will resume search for courtesy car (so we can utilize $5,000 grant money).
First car chosen as likely candidate was unavailable.
6. It was consensus that having 3 cars total would be beneficial to the airport.
Board Training with MSU Representative (Dan Clark):
1. Will be held Tue 6/3/25 at the Fairfield Inn in Laurel.
2. Post meeting invitations at entrance signboard, FBO, and City Hall
3. General Meeting Advice: Roberts Rules of Order should be followed, but NOT adopted.
Far too restrictive.
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Doug Myers
LAA Board Secretary
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LAA Meeting Minutes
July 30, 2025
6:00 – 8:30 PM
Roll Call of Board Members Present - Joe Mutchler (Chairman), Doug Myers (Secretary), Randy Hand
(Member), Gary Blain (Member) Not Present - Jim Wise (Vice Chairman) on vacation.
Public Guests Present - None
Approval of Minutes from previous meeting (7/22/25) – Approved without exception (Randy making motion
for approval / Joe seconding)
Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items: None
New Business: Following discussions, voted unanimously to approve new Laurel Airport Minimum Standards
(Gary / Doug).
Old Business: Following discussions, voted unanimously to approve Jim Schaak’s lease for 2405 DeFrance
(undeveloped lot) (Joe / Randy).
Doug Myers
LAA Board Secretary
Laurel Airport Authority
P.O. Box 242 Laurel, MT 59044
406-628-0172
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15. Laurel Airport Authority Minutes of August 26, 2025.
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LAA Board Meeting Notes
August 26, 2025 - 6 pm to 8 pm
Roll Call: Doug Myers (present), Jim Wise (On vacation), Gary Blain (present), Joe Mutchler
(present), Randy Hand (present).
Public present: Justin Zindell and Charle Vance (KLJ), Bridger and Travis (LVFD), Reef
Hogan, Frederick Lee, Murl Williams, Bret McKenney, Jim Roberts, Jim Schaak
Approval of Minutes from previous meeting: 7/30/2025
• (Motion … Gary and Second … Randy) Approved by vote without exception
Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items: Please limit it to 3 minutes if not on agenda:
Public Comment on Agenda Items: Please limit it to 3 minutes if not on agenda
• Frederick Lee: MT state authorities are claiming that all hangars at airport are
“commercial”. He has submitted, and had approved via permit, a plan to install a garage
type door in the south wall of his hangar. He wants permission from the LAA Board to
install a drainage culvert and crushed gravel “driveway” to run from his hangar to the taxi
lane of East Stormont. It will be identical to 3 other existing driveways already on same
street. Board voted to approve (Gary / Doug).
• Jim Roberts: MAP organization will hold fly in on 9/13. Food trucks are being signed
up and to locate along fence, car show is advertising on Facebook and will use the grass
area, PortaPotties are ordered and will be @ $450 (airport will pay). MAP will control
traffic / pkg and a golf cart will be in service to hand out free water to attendees. Randy
Hand will be the liaison between the LAA Board and MAP for event planning.
• Chris Kennedy: Has purchased a hangar on East Stormont from the John Ostlund estate
and would like hangar lease info. Doug Myers to provide.
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Reports:
KLJ Engineering-Master Plan and Construction Report
Airport Maintenance Report:
• Murl Williams will replace engine battery in Red Tractor and starter if
needed.
• Mark Webb sprayed for weeds in common, grassed areas near
Quonset hut and Doug Myers has been mowing there. Doug and
Murl have replaced 4 sprinkler system heads and set system to water
day as well as night.
• Randy Hand has climbed beacon tower and replaced two bulbs in the
beacon light.
New Business:
a. Non-Commercial lease approval for Jim Schaak on hangar 2325 West Stormont
Discussed and voted to approve without exception (Joe / Doug)
b. Mark Webb would like to discuss the prairie dog issue/control
Mark was out of town but we will discuss further at next meeting (9/23).
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c. LVFD would like to use train at the Laurel Municipal Airport
They have purchased a new fire truck and are in need of space to facilitate practice maneuvers
and staging / setup with the truck. Doug Myers will meet with them on 8/27 and help them with
orientation to and use of airport for their training use. Joe will issue a memo re permission to use
the airport facility and communicate basic requirements and guidelines. Doug Myers will issue a
Leidos System NOTAM.
d. Solid Rock Service (Post, Idaho) would like to set up a regularly scheduled maintenance
visit for the gate. They can service next week for $800.
We discussed and agreed to have them service our gate 2x per year. Doug Myers to
communicate / coordinate with them. Ultimately, we should try to get a more local company to
provide same service. Best to have them service before winter and then during summer.
Old Business:
a. FAA Compliance Update
Joe Mutchler has been in communication with Mandi of the FAA in Seattle and she is further
reviewing our Minimum Standards. Joe will respond to any questions or change requests that
she may have, and we are anticipating that she will then approve the close-out of the issues
associated with non-compliance.
b. Courtesy Car Update
Both cars have had LAA logo decals applied to them and the newest vehicle (2012 GMC) has
had title received and placed in file in locked cabinet at Quonset hut. It also has “exempt”
license plates installed and registration info filed in cabinet. Both vehicles have “courtesy car”
lettering applied to the rear hatches.
Laurel Airport Authority
P.O. Box 242 Laurel, MT 59044
406-628-0172
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16. Public Works Committee Minutes of September 15, 2025.
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20. Library Board Minutes of August 12, 2025.
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21. Laurel Airport Authority Minutes of September 23, 2025.
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LAA Board - Meeting Notes
September 23, 2025 (6 pm)
Roll Call: Doug Myers, Jim Wise, Gary Blain, Joe Mutchler, Randy Hand (All members present)
Public present: John Roberts, Brad Sinclair, Kim Barnett
Approval of Minutes: Without Exception from previous meeting: 8/26/2025 (Gary / Randy)
Financial Update:
• Info Distributed (Year / Month to Date Financials provided by Beartooth Tax)
• All bills discussed and approved (Jim / Gary) for payment
Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items: Limited to 3 minutes if not on agenda
• Brad Sinclair: We need to get Laurel Wx info from our AWOS system made available over the
internet. He also requests that we hold meetings in both Nov and Dec.
Public Comment on Agenda Items: Limited to 3 minutes if not on agenda
Reports: KLJ Eng. Master Plan & Construction Report /Airport Maintenance Report
New Business:
a. Non-Commercial lease discussed and approval for Chris Kennedy on hangar 2317 E. Stormont (Joe /
Gary).
b. Burrowing owls (north of the fence paralleling 04-22) have been observed but will likely migrate
south soon. They are inhabiting available prairie dog holes.
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Old Business:
FAA Compliance Update:
Joe Mutchler is in communication with Mandi of the FAA in Seattle re her request to have our
minimum standards accepted:
They need to be retyped in a more standard FAA format. She says ours is “95% correct” as is but
needs improvement.
She needs to approve final product and Will Metz needs to agree as well and sign off to confirm the
end of the economic discrimination complaint issue. Brent Brooks as LAA Board attorney will need
to be involved as well. If Will Metz is dissatisfied, he will need to pursue further redress with the
LAA Board attorney.
Laurel Airport Authority
P.O. Box 242 Laurel, MT 59044
406-628-0172
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22. Appointment of Renee Studiner to the Tree/Park Board for the remainder of 4-term ending
December 31, 2026.
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23. Resolution No. R25-89: A Resolution Of The City Council Authorizing The Mayor To
Execute An Independent Contractor Service Contract With Donahue Roofing & Siding LLC.
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R25-89 Approve Independent Contractor Service Contract by and between the City of Laurel and Donahue
Roofing & Siding LLC
RESOLUTION NO. R25-89
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE AN INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR SERVICE CONTRACT WITH
DONAHUE ROOFING & SIDING LLC.
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 Donahue Roofing & Siding LLC, 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 Donahue Roofing & Siding LLC on behalf of the City.
Introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council on the 14th day of October 2025 by
Council Member _____.
PASSED and APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel on the 14th day of
October 2025.
APPROVED by the Mayor on the 14th day of October 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 14th day of October, 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 Donahue Roofing
& Siding LLC, a contractor licensed to conduct business in the State of Montana, whose address is 3970
Avenue D Suite D, Billings, MT 59102, 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 September 29, 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 thirty-nine thousand nine hundred six dollars and fourty-eight cents
($39,906.48) 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 14th DAY OF OCTOBER 2025.
CITY OF LAUREL CONTRACTOR
___________________________________ __________________________
Dave Waggoner, Mayor Donahue Roofing & Siding LLC
ATTEST: Employer Identification Number
___________________________________ __________________________
Kelly Strecker, Clerk/Treasurer
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Donahue Roofing and Siding LLC
3970 Avenue D,
Suite D
Billings, MT 59102
(406) 248-5428
Sales Representative
Rob Walla
(406) 861-4347
rob.donahueroofing@gmail.com
City of Laurel Maintenance Shop
Brandon Gonzales
20 South 7th Ave
Laurel, MT 59044
E S T I M A T E
Estimate #4558
Date 9/29/2025
Item Description Qty Price Amount
Build roof onto roof to divert
water and close the gap
between the two buildings.
Install roofing over all.
$39,906.48
Mule-Hide Modified Bitumen Base
Sheet Self-Adhered
Mule-Hide Modified Bitumen Base Sheet Self-Adhered
Mule-Hide SA-SBS Modified
Bitumen Cap Sheet
Mule-Hide SA-SBS Modified Bitumen Cap Sheet
TITANIUM PSU SYNTHETIC
UNDERLAYMENT
Titanium PSU is a high performance underlayment designed for superior waterproofing and
durability. It provides excellent adhesiion, slip resistence, and protection against-wind driven rain
and ice dams, making it ideal for high quality roofing applications.
2x4x16 Lumber doug fir dimensional lumber
2x6 Lumber to support transitions from roof to roof
23/32" OSB 4X8 SHEETS (EA)
Duration Owens Corning Premium Laminate shingles to blend into existing roof.
custom flashing 20 GA custom flashing for transition from one roof elevation to the next and to close off trough which
exists.
Roofing Labor Labor per square to install modified bitumen roofing and blend in shingles
METAL ROOF LABOR Cut back metal roof to accept cricket transition and install valley metal
24" W Valley Valley Metal
PBR bottom closure
Build Cricket build cricket out of plywood and 2x4's and 2x6's to divert water
Diamond Kote Siding to fill in ends of downslope crickets and finish with siding of your choice. Lap siding or 4x8 pre-
finished sheet siding.
J-channel J-channel for steel siding
DRIP EDGE FLASHING Metal flashing installed at the edges of the roof to help control the flow of water away from the fascia
preventing rotting
Commercial Supervision Project Management and coordination of workforce and jobsite on complex repair project.
Building Permit City of Billings
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S P E C I A L I N S T R U C T I O N S
We calculated the cost for the work you have requested on your Project. Thank you for the opportunity to bid on your roofing project, we look
forward to working with you in the near future. The scope of work will consist of the following:
Make roof modifications to stop leaking at roof to roof elevation change where the low slope metal roof meets the end wall of the shingle roof.
1. Cut into the metal roof in a triangle shape upslope to create a transition point for water to flow into new valleys. Support the metal roofing
from underneath with supports to span the purlins at the new angle created. Build a roof cricket onto the existing roof and divert water into
two valleys to flow off of the roof beyond the elevation change of the taller roof.
Build a plywood and 2x4 roof structure to approximate the height of the existing shingle roof and cover it with Modified Bitumen low slope
roofing membrane. Continue this slope down onto the shingle roof where the elevation changes and slope water out and fill in the gap
between the two buildings where water had been leaking in the past. Apply shingles to this slope and blend them into the existing shingles
on the shingle roof creating a valley for water to flow out of and off the roof. Color of shingles will approximate the existing but may not be
exact match to existing if that color is not available. Replace any rotten plywood in this area where we discover it under the shingles we will
be replacing. We will try to come out far enough from the sidewall to capture the replacement of what looks rotten from the underside, up to
20 feet at the eave, from the building join area on the low slope rear of the building.
Hand seal screws, skylights and other penetrations on this entire metal roof slope, and hand seal the flashing along this entire side where
the roof joins with the sidewall to reduce chance of future leaks in these areas.
All of the above work to be completed in a substantial and workmanlike manner according to standard practices for the price stated above.
Payments to be made 100% upon completion of the project.
_______________________________________ Date _________________
Authorized Signature
Acceptance of proposal: Any alterations or deviations from the above specifications involving extra costs of labor or material will only be executed upon written order
for the same, and will become an extra charge over the sum mentioned in this contract. All agreements must be made in writing. You are hereby written to furnish all materials and labor required to complete the work mentioned in the above proposal, for which I agree to
pay the amount mentioned on said proposal, and according to the terms thereof. This guarantee shall not become effective until the
contractor has been paid in full for said in accordance with agreement.
Notice: Balance due after 30 days will be charged 1.5% per month. All costs of collections to include attorney’s fees shall be assessed.
Accepted by:
___________________________________________Dated: _____________________
Item Description Qty Price Amount
MANLIFT For work inside to support the metal roof from the bottom, between the purlins where we will cut the
metal to make a valley.
one flash sealant tubes Sausage tubes of permanent repair sealant and water blocker. Thick and permanently flexible with
tenacious adhesion.
1"X12' EMSEAL ROLL UNIVERSAL CLOSURE FOR METAL ROOFING
Steel Support Beam Steel or cost holder for alternate wood Cross members to support roof deck 12' and angle support
between purlins
LABOR MISC LABOR for steel support of roofing and flashings under metal roof and to had seal the rest of
the existing roof
Sub Total $39,906.48
Total $39,906.48
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24. Resolution No. R25-90: A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Laurel, Montana
Authorizing The Mayor To Seek Bids For Ambulance Purchase.
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R25-90 Approve Seeking Bids for Ambulance Purchase
RESOLUTION NO. R25-90
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAUREL,
MONTANA AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SEEK BIDS FOR AMBULANCE
PURCHASE.
WHEREAS, the City of Laurel is contemplating the possible purchase of an ambulance
for its Emergency Medical Services Department;
WHEREAS, in order to ensure a fair and competitive process, the City Council finds it
in the public interest to solicit public bids for the possible purchase of an ambulance for its
Emergency Medical Services Department; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor is authorized to comply with the City’s procurement policy and
Montana law by utilizing a competitive bid process to ensure the cost and company selected is
in the best interests of the City in both quality and price.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel,
Montana:
1. The Mayor is authorized to comply with the City’s procurement policy and Montana
law by utilizing a competitive bid process to ensure the cost and company selected
is in the best interests of the City in both quality and price.
2. The Mayor shall establish the deadline for receipt of bids and ensure appropriate
advertisement to encourage broad participation.
3. Following receipt of bids, City staff shall evaluate and recommend a qualified
bidder to City Council.
4. The costs of advertising and related expenses are authorized from the City’s budget.
5. This Resolution shall be effective immediately upon its passage and approval.
Introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council on the 14th day of October, 2025,
by Council Member ________________.
PASSED and APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel the 14th day of
October, 2025.
APPROVED by the Mayor the 14th day of October, 2025.
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R25-90 Approve Seeking Bids for Ambulance Purchase
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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