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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Agenda 04.10.2026 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.