HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Workshop Packet 11.04.2025
AGENDA
CITY OF LAUREL
CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 04, 2025
6:30 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Public Input: Citizens may address the Council regarding any item of City business that is not on tonight’s agenda. The
duration for an individual speaking under Public Input is limited to three minutes. While all comments are welcome, the
Council will not take action on any item not on the agenda. Because of the Rules that govern public meetings, Council is not
permitted to speak in response to any issue raised that is a non-Agenda item. The Mayor may provide factual information in
response, with the intention that the matter may be addressed at a later meeting. In addition, City Council may request that a
particular non-Agenda item be placed on an upcoming Agenda, for consideration. Citizens should not construe Council’s
“silence” on an issue as an opinion, one way or the other, regarding that non-Agenda matter. Council simply cannot debate
an item that is not on the Agenda, and therefore, they must simply listen to the feedback given during public input. If a
citizen would like to speak or comment regarding an item that is on tonight’s agenda, 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.
Be advised, if a discussion item has an upcoming public hearing, we would request members of the public to reserve your
comments until the public hearing. At the public hearing, the City Council will establish an official record that will include
all of your comments, testimony, and written evidence.
General Items
Executive Review
1. EMS: Resolution - A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Laurel, Montana
Awarding The Bid And Authorizing The Mayor To Execute All Contract And Related
Documents For The Purchase Of An Ambulance From Apgar Ambulance.
2. Planning: Resolution - A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Laurel, Montana
Awarding The Bid And Authorizing The Mayor To Execute All Contract And Related
Documents For The Bernhard Ditch Improvements Project.
3. Mayor: Resolution - A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Laurel, Montana
Appointing A Special Prosecutor.
4. Mayor: Resolution - A Resolution Of The City Council Declaring Certain City Of Laurel
Property As “Surplus” Available For Sale Or Trade To The Public Or Other Governmental
Entities Or Vendors.
Council Issues
Other Items
Attendance at Upcoming Council Meeting
Announcements
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. 5100, 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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File Attachments for Item:
1. EMS: Resolution - A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Laurel, Montana
Awarding The Bid And Authorizing The Mayor To Execute All Contract And Related
Documents For The Purchase Of An Ambulance From Apgar Ambulance.
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R25-____ Approve Bid for Ambulance Purchase
RESOLUTION NO. R25-_____
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAUREL,
MONTANA AWARDING THE BID AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE ALL CONTRACT AND RELATED DOCUMENTS FOR THE
PURCHASE OF AN AMBULANCE FROM APGAR AMBULANCE.
WHEREAS, the City of Laurel (hereinafter “the City”) is in need of an Ambulance for
the Emergency Medical Services Department;
WHEREAS, the City has complied with its procurement policy and Montana law by
utilizing a competitive bid process to ensure the Ambulance cost and company selected is in
the best interests of the City in both quality and price;
WHEREAS, the City sought bids from qualified companies from whom to purchase the
Ambulance by publicly advertising the bid pursuant to Montana law;
WHEREAS, the City received a responsive bid from Apgar Ambulance for the
Ambulance;
WHEREAS, Apgar Ambulance’s bid for the sale of the Ambulance is for the total cost
of two hundred fifty thousand six hundred seventy-six dollars and no cents ($250,676.00);
WHEREAS, Apgar Ambulance was the lowest qualified bidder, and such bid is
attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein; and
WHEREAS, the City currently possesses adequate funds to purchase the Ambulance
and/or can make appropriate and reasonable lending arrangements, and it is in the City’s best
interests to proceed with the purchase of the Ambulance.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel,
Montana, that the City Council accepts the bid with Apgar Ambulance, and the Mayor is
authorized to execute all contract and related documents with Apgar Ambulance for the
purchase of the Ambulance, pursuant to the terms and conditions contained in the attached bid
for the total cost of two hundred fifty thousand six hundred seventy-six dollars and no cents
($250,676.00).
Introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council on the 10th day of November, 2025,
by Council Member ________________.
PASSED and APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel the 10th day of
November, 2025.
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R25-____ Approve Bid for Ambulance Purchase
APPROVED by the Mayor the 10th day of November, 2025.
CITY OF LAUREL
___________________________
Dave Waggoner, Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________________
Kelly Strecker, Clerk-Treasurer
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
______________________________
Michele L. Braukmann, Civil City Attorney
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Purchase Agreement Estimate for: Purchase from
City of Laurel Upon approval.
PO Box 10
Laurel, Montana 59044
Apgar Ambulance LLC
300 Dunwoody Lane
Kalispell, Montana 59901
503-720-4067
Shop Phone 406-885-0086
Customer P.O. Order Day Ship Day Ship Via Delivered To Terms
CLEMS001 11-12-2025 driver customer 30 Days
Description VIN Number Price US$
Proposal for purchase of a new built 2024 RAM 4500 MXP 150E -
D24-117563. Demo Demers Ambulance
V.I.N. Is 3C7WRLBL9RG280022
Cost:
Ambulance as is - $250,676.00
Rough estimate to make it road ready:
-$79,000 Stryker V2 and V2 Stryker Cot
-$5900.00 Graphics
- $5600. Ali-Arc Aluminum Grille Install
-$1800. Dealer Prep, hook up batteries, wash detail,
Total from Apgar Ambulance for Road Ready - $343,426.00
Total from Apgar Ambulance for Ambulance and Stryker Power
Cot/Power load system - $329,676.00
Total from Apgar Ambulance for Ambulance only / not road ready
- $250,676.00
2024 RAM 4500 Chassis Demers MXP 150 module.
150”Ambulance March 2024 Build. C.A.S.S. Certified.
VIN:3C7WRLBL9RG290022
MXP 150E -D24-117563
Include Installing cost for Apgar
supplied Power floor Plate
TOTAL Ambulance
With shipping $1500. and Install
price of $2780. client
supplied.Loader and Power Cot.
Graphics per new regulations
including Chevrons Estimated by
local Vend
TOTAL AMOUNT TO for Title and
Delivery PAY ------------
We do offer Trade ins.
MSRP. Insured Value
$279,863.00
$250,676.00
Clearance
Total Ambulance
Only Price
$250,676.00
Payment and wire transfer account information:
APGAR AMBULANCE L.C. OFFICE •300 Dunwoody Lane•Columbia Falls, Montana 59912
APGAR AMBULANCE LLC
300 Dunwoody Lane
Columbia Falls, Montana 59912
503-720-4067
Federal I.D. No.: 20-3365474
Bank Information Account Information
Freedom Bank Columbia Falls
530 9TH STREET WEST
COLUMBIA FALLS, MT 59901
(406)-892-6631
Account Name: Apgar Ambulance LLC
Business Account Number: 21009667
ABA Routing Number: 092905456
All County Checks please Note send to Bank Address.
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File Attachments for Item:
2. Planning: Resolution - A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Laurel, Montana
Awarding The Bid And Authorizing The Mayor To Execute All Contract And Related
Documents For The Bernhard Ditch Improvements Project.
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R25-____ Approve Bid for Bernhard Ditch Improvements Project
RESOLUTION NO. R25-_____
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAUREL,
MONTANA AWARDING THE BID AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE ALL CONTRACT AND RELATED DOCUMENTS FOR THE
BERNHARD DITCH IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT.
WHEREAS, the City of Laurel (hereinafter “the City”) is in need of improvements to
the Bernhard Ditch (hereinafter “the Project”);
WHEREAS, the City has complied with its procurement policy and Montana law by
utilizing a competitive bid process to ensure the Project Cost and company selected is in the
best interests of the City in both quality and price;
WHEREAS, the City sought bids from qualified companies from whom to engaged
with on the Project by publicly advertising the bid pursuant to Montana law;
WHEREAS, the City received a responsive bid from Earth Movers Excavation for the
Project;
WHEREAS, Earth Movers Excavation’s bid for the Project is for the total cost of five
hundred eighty-seven thousand four hundred ten dollars and no cents ($587,410.00);
WHEREAS, Earth Movers Excavation was the lowest qualified bidder, and such bid is
attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein; and
WHEREAS, the City currently possesses adequate funds for the Project and/or can
make appropriate and reasonable lending arrangements, and it is in the City’s best interests to
proceed with engagement on the Project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel,
Montana, that the City Council accepts the bid with Earth Movers Excavation, and the Mayor
is authorized to execute all contract and related documents with Earth Movers Excavation for
the Project, pursuant to the terms and conditions contained in the attached bid for the total cost
of five hundred eighty-seven thousand four hundred ten dollars and no cents ($587,410.00).
Introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council on the 10th day of November, 2025,
by Council Member ________________.
PASSED and APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel the 10th day of
November, 2025.
APPROVED by the Mayor the 10th day of November, 2025.
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R25-____ Approve Bid for Bernhard Ditch Improvements Project
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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File Attachments for Item:
3. Mayor: Resolution - A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Laurel, Montana
Appointing A Special Prosecutor.
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R25-____ Approve Appointment of Special Prosecutor
RESOLUTION NO. R25-_____
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAUREL,
MONTANA APPOINTING A SPECIAL PROSECUTOR.
WHEREAS, the Laurel City Prosecutor has a conflict of interest in the pending Laurel
City Court cases (Cause No. TK-2025-383) and (Cause No. TK-2025-389);
WHEREAS, Montana Code Annotated 7-4-4605(1)(2) allows the city council to
employ additional council in special cases on a contract basis; and
WHEREAS, a special prosecutor needs to be appointed by the City of Laurel to
represent the City in said case; and
WHEREAS, Cole Catlin of Catlin Law PLLC (2722 Third Ave. N., Suite 400, Billings,
MT 59101) has agreed to represent the City of Laurel in said cases.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel,
Montana, that the City appoints Cole Catlin, attorney at law, as the special prosecutor for the
City to prosecute the pending Laurel City Court cases (Cause No. TK-2025-383) and (Cause
No. TK-2025-389), and the City shall compensate Mr. Catlin at the rate of $150.00 per hour
for services so rendered, and reimbursement for postage and incidentals.
Introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council on the 10th day of November, 2025,
by Council Member ________________.
PASSED and APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel the 10th day of
November, 2025.
APPROVED by the Mayor the 10th day of November, 2025.
CITY OF LAUREL
___________________________
Dave Waggoner, Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________________
Kelly Strecker, Clerk-Treasurer
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R25-____ Approve Appointment of Special Prosecutor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
______________________________
Michele L. Braukmann, Civil City Attorney
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CITY PROSECUTOR
115 W. 1ST ST.
PHONE: 633-3961
cityprosecutor@laurel.mt.gov
City Of Laurel
P.O. Box 10
Laurel, Montana 59044
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Kurt Markegard October 27, 2025
Laurel City Administrator
PO Box 10
Laurel, MT 59044
RE: Appointment of Special Prosecutor – Conflict Case(s)
Mr. Markegard,
A conflict of interest has arisen in two cases in Laurel City Court, preventing me
from acting as prosecutor in these cases. Specifically, the Defendant charged in Laurel
City Court matters TK-2025-383 and TK-2025-389, is the listed victim and primary
witness in TK-2025-0157 and other related cases.
Pursuant to my ethical responsibilities under the Montana Rules of Professional
Conduct and the obligations owed to victims of crimes under Montana Code Section 46-
24-101, et seq., I cannot simultaneously prosecute an individual who is also listed as
the victim in separate ongoing matters.
I have reached out to the City Attorney to request assistance with this conflict,
however due to scheduling constraints she is unable to provide prosecution services in
these matters. Consequently, I am respectfully requesting the City of Laurel seek to
appoint a Conflict Prosecutor for these specific cases, or on an ongoing basis at the
City’s discretion, as permitted under Montana Code Section 7-4-4605.
To that end, I have discussed the nature of the services required with Cole Catlin,
of Catlin Law, PLLC, who has considerable legal experience in these types of cases as
a former prosecutor for the Yellowstone County Attorneys Office. Mr. Catlin has
indicated that he is willing and able to serve as a conflict prosecutor if approved by the
City of Laurel at a rate of $150.00 per hour. Based on the nature of these two cases, I
estimate approximately 10-12 hours of total billable time will be required.
If you have any further questions, or concerns, please reach out to me to discuss.
Sincerely,
Nick Owens
Laurel City Prosecutor
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File Attachments for Item:
4. Mayor: Resolution - A Resolution Of The City Council Declaring Certain City Of Laurel
Property As “Surplus” Available For Sale Or Trade To The Public Or Other Governmental
Entities Or Vendors.
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R25-__ Approve Surplus Items and Sale and Disposal of Such
RESOLUTION NO. R25-__
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL DECLARING CERTAIN CITY OF
LAUREL PROPERTY AS “SURPLUS” AVAILABLE FOR SALE OR TRADE TO
THE PUBLIC OR OTHER GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES OR VENDORS.
WHEREAS, the City of Laurel has inventoried vehicles, equipment, and other items
that are no longer of use to the City; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Mont. Code Ann. § 7-8-420(1), the City of Laurel City
Council has the authority to sell or otherwise dispose of the property by declaring it surplus;
and
WHEREAS, the surplus items shall be offered to the public for sale or utilized by the
City for purposes of trade or sale to obtain new equipment or property for use by the City of
Laurel.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel,
Montana that:
1. The City of Laurel City Council declares the property included on the attached
“Schedule A” as “surplus property” pursuant to Montana law; and
2. The Mayor and City Staff are authorized to dispose of the surplus property
through public sale or trade with any governmental entity or group in order to obtain new
property for City use.
Introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council on the 10th day of November 2025,
by Council Member ____.
PASSED and APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel the 10th day of
November 2025.
APPROVED by the Mayor the 10th day of November 2025.
CITY OF LAUREL
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Dave Waggoner, Mayor
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R25-__ Approve Surplus Items and Sale and Disposal of Such
ATTEST:
_______________________________
Kelly Strecker, Clerk-Treasurer
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
______________________________
Michele L. Braukmann, Civil City Attorney
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Exhibit A
2025 Fall Surplus Sale
1992 Spartan Fire Truck VIN# 4S7DT9DO1NC004537
Suggested minimum bid $25,000
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