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CITY OF LAUREL
CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP
TUESDAY,NOVEMBER 18,2025
A Council Workshop was held in Council Chambers and called to order by Mayor Dave Waggoner
at 6:30 p.m. on November 18, 2025.
COUNCIL MEMBERS PIZESENT:
x_Tom Canape Heidi Sparks
Michelle Mize _x_Jessica Banks
_x Casey Wheeler _x_ Iry Wilke
x Richard Klose x_Jodi Mackay
OTHERS PRESENT:
Brittney Harakal, Administrative Assistant
Kurt Markegard, CAO
Michele Braukmann, Civil Attorney
Public Input:
There were none.
General Items
1. Appointment of Shane Lacasse to the Emergency Services Committee.
No discussion on the item.
Executive Review
2. Transit: Resolution- Resolution Of The City Council Authorizing The Mayor To Sign
A Memorandum Of Understanding For Operation And Cost Sharing For Public
Transportation Services With Allies In Aging.
The changes to the MOU concern the buses the City has recently received. It is updating which
buses will be used.
Tyler Amundson from Allies in Aging gave a brief overview of the services they offer. The
County collects three mills that support seniors. See the attached handout for offered services. He
also noted on the front cover of this issue of Prime Connections is Mary Sickle,who has cooked
in Laurel for the last 30 years.
It was noted that seniors could get help for minor home repairs. It was questioned whether
repairing a running toilet would be considered a minor home repair. It was clarified that this
would most likely be considered a minor home repair, but that the senior would need to contact
Allies in Aging for help. If they are unable to help financially, they may also be able to help
connect a senior to a reliable handyman.
It was noted that, due to demand,the bus now runs to Billings every Tuesday.
3. Public Works: Resolution-A Resolution Of The City Council Authorizing The Mayor
To Execute An Independent Contractor Service Contract With Prorover.
This contract is to remove a giant cottonwood tree located in Riverside Park. It is leaning
towards a building. The tree will be cut into pieces, and residents will be allowed to pick up the
wood for personal use.
4. Ambulance: 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 questioned whether the new ambulance is ready to go. It was clarified that we have the
vehicle; it is not quite ready yet, but it will be very soon.
Council Issues
Other Items
There will be a resolution added to next week's meeting stating that the proceeds from the sale of
the fire truck and trailer will be used toward the ambulance.
It was questioned who owns the property being sold. It was clarified that the City owns the
property. It was further clarified that the trailer was not declared surplus, as the Water
Department intends to purchase it. There will be a resolution before Council allowing the
purchase to proceed.
Attendance at Upcoming Council Meeting
All Council Members present will be in attendance at next week's meeting.
Announcements
Jersey Mike's is having their grand opening this Wednesday. Part of the grand opening is a
fundraiser for the new ambulance. With a minimum donation of 3 dollars, you receive a free
sandwich.
The council workshop adjourned at 7:02 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Brittney Harakal
Administrative Assistant
NOTE: This meeting is open to the public. This meeting is for information and discussion of the Council for
the listed workshop agenda items.
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