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CITY OF LAUREL
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
MARCH 16,2026
The Public Works Committee meeting was called to order at 530 pm on Monday, 3116/26, by Chair Jodi
Mackay.
Members Present: Jodi Mackay—Chair, Iry Wilke—Vice Chair, Jessica Banks, Sam Naylor, Richard Herr and
Shawn Mullaney
Others Present: Matt Wheeler -Public Works Director, Ryan Welsh—KLJ Engineering
Public Input: David Carlson from AE2S brought his company's 2025 Annual Utility Rate Survey for Matt. He
also gave a copy to Jodi.
General Items:
1. Approval of Minutes of 2/9/26. Motion made by Iry Wilke. Seconded by Shawn. Passed 6—0
2. Emergency Call Out Report- Report attached
Minimal calls for the reporting period— 3 water shut off/turn on typically due to line breakage /
leakage and 1 sanding call
New Business:
Old Business:
3. Engineering Services—The City's temporary contract with KLJ ends in April. City is accepting bids
for a contracted engineering firm and will begin interviewing in April. Forrest Sanderson will facilitate
the process as a non voting participant. Committee will consist of 4 employees, Matt and a
representative from the P W committee.
4. West Railroad Storm Water Discussion—Ryan Welsh from KLI shared that he has submitted a
contract and scope of services to address storm water on Woodland with an estimate of$2.5 million.
This project would also include curb, gutter and sidewalk on Woodland. The storm water would tie
into the new line on S 0. This would allow the project on West Railroad to move forward. Matt and
Ryan are eying 2027 for this project and West Railroad in 2029. They would like to see the West
Railroad project cc-occur with the CHS stormwater project to introduce economy of scale. Matt and
Ryan would like to see KLJ on both these projects regardless of the engineering company picked in
April's bid process due to Ryan's history and knowledge with these issues.
i. The committee agreed a motion should be made to have Jodi email the Mayor to ask that this
project/issue be added to a Workshop agenda in April. Iry made the motion Seconded by
Jessica. Passed 6 —0.
5. Fire Hydrant by Middle School Update—no progress. We have a contract. Asphalt work tends to start
in April. We will keep this on the agenda to ensure it stays on PW's radar as we move into Spring.
Other Items:
6. Openings on Public Works Committee—We have 2 vacant seats. Interested parties should submit a
letter of interest to the Mayor.
Cherry Hills 4i° filing should be starting construction in 2 weeks. Casa Linda development working on
getting things rolling.
Love's Truck Stop has final construction walk through with the final city walk through happening soon.
Neighborhood north of Iron Horse moving ahead with home construction.
Jodi asked about how funds from recent water and sewer rate increases have affected the bottom line
and how they are being saved to address the infrastructure needs of the community. Matt confirmed that
rate increases were meant to cover future projects. Noted that increases have also leveled out income to
expenses. Jodi will also ask this question at City Council Workshop on 3/17/26.
Richard Hen asked about what the City will do if the Yellowstone River water level gets below the
intakes. Matt reported that the City has a pump that can push water into the plant.
Announcements
Next Meeting will be Monday, 4/20/26 at 6pm in Council Chambers.
Meeting adjourned at 6:05 pm
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