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AGENDA
CITY OF LAUREL
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 2026
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 February 10, 2026.
Correspondence
2. Police Monthly Report - March 31, 2026
3. Public Comments Received by April 10, 2026.
Council Disclosure of Ex Parte Communications
Public Hearing
4. Public Hearing on a variance Requested By Drew Nordman To Allow Side-Corner Minimum
Setback For An Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) In The Approximate Location Of The
Existing Non-Conforming Garage.
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 Calenda r 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 April 10, 2026.
6. Clerk/Treasurer Financial Statements March 2026.
7. Approval of Payroll Register for PPE 3/29/2026 totaling $294,818.45.
Ceremonial Calendar
Reports of Boards and Commissions
8. Budget/Finance Committee Minutes of March 24, 2026.
9. City/County Planning Board Minutes of March 18, 2026.
10. Emergency Services Committee Minutes of March 23, 2026.
11. Laurel Airport Authority Minutes of December 16, 2025.
12. Laurel Urban Renewal Agency Minutes of March 23, 2026.
13. Tree/Park Board Minutes of April 2, 2026.
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 indi vidual 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
14. Appointment of Amy Mullaney to the Public Works Committee.
15. Resolution No. R26-08: A Resolution Of The City Council Authorizing The Mayor To
Approve A Change Order With Earth Mover’s Excavation For The Project Known As The
Bernhardt Ditch Improvements Project.
16. Resolution No. R26-09: A Resolution Of The City Council Approving The Variance Requested
By Drew Nordman To Allow Side-Corner Minimum Setback For An Accessory Dwelling Unit
(ADU) In The Approximate Location Of The Existing Non-Conforming Garage.
17. Resolution No. R26-10: A Resolution Of The City Of Laurel City Council Authorizing The
Mayor To Execute All Necessary Agreements For Services Performed By Emergency
Networking Related To Electronic Management Systems For Laurel Fire Rescue
18. Resolution No. R26-11: A Resolution Of The City Council Authorizing The Mayor To Sign An
Agreement With CivicPlus For Services Relating To Upgrading The City’s Website, Agenda
And Meeting Management, Media, AudioEye, And DocAccess.
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
19. NWE FERC Letter of Support Discussion
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 Offic e 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.