HomeMy WebLinkAboutCommittee of the Whole Minutes 02.06.2001 MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
FEBRUARY 6, 2001 6:30 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Chairman Chuck Rodgers
Ken Olson
Gay Easton
Gary Temple
Mark Mace
Bud Johnson
OTHERS PRESENT:
Matt Erekson
Larry McCann
Mary Embleton
Steve Klotz
Rick Musson
Jim Stevens
Jan Faught (6:39 p.m.)
Gary Temple commended Larry McCann for his efforts to bring a new business to Laurel. This business
would provide twenty to twenty-five new jobs.
Thomae Lumber's attorney recently contacted Matt Erekson inquiring what the City of Laurel is seeking
for the unloading issue.
Joe Leckie should be completing codification of the ordinances soon.
Larry McCann stated that Montana Legend Meats requested to be on the February 20th council agenda to
present their business. This business is a good-sized operation and would require some zone change
activity. If their recent land purchase offer were accepted, the business would like to be packing meat in
Entertainment Subdivision this spring.
The City of Laurel's domain name application was lost, has since been submitted to a new company, and
should be available soon.
No further information regarding the intake has been received from the Corps of Engineers. Our contact
person in Omaha has not heard anything either. Larry stated that we would need to rely on our
congressman for further information.
The proposed sidewalk, curb and gutter repair program was discussed at the January 30m Public Works
Committee meeting Steve Klotz attended this meeting to provide additional input. Two handouts
regarding the program were distributed to the council.
Sandblasting of the pool is completed. The cracks need to be grouted, a new slab poured, and curing time
must be allowed throughout the process. Some painting will be done inside the pool building after
lifeguards are hired.
Rick Musson distributed and presented a report on the Police Department's Year 2000 Activities. The
communications officers logged 8,084 calls for service, including fire, ambulance, traffic
stops/complaints, theR, and criminal mischie£ Two officers were hired in January and February and
spent twelve weeks in the Field Training Program. One officer resigned in September, and another was
hired in November. The officers attended 408 hours of training, not including the 480 basic training
hours accrued by Officer Langve.
City Council Committee of the Whole minutes of February 6, 2001
The Laurel Police Reserves worked 2,662.5 hours during 2000. There were nine reserves at the beginning
of the year and fifteen reserves on the roster at the end of the year. Each reserve officer is required to
serve a minimum of eight hours per month. During the first quarter of 2000, the reserves averaged 61
hours per person, or 20.3 hours per month.
Chief Musson thanked Lorraine Craig for her volunteer service to complete various clerical duties for the
Police Department.
Steve Klotz presented information regarding the street, curb and gutter repair program. The program will
be on the February 20th agenda for council information and discussion. Larry plans to schedule Nathan
Tubergen for that meeting to provide additional information regarding the financial aspect of the program.
Any questions regarding the program should be directed to Larry or Steve in order to allow adequate time
to research the information.
Montana State Games requested to use Riverside Park for the 2K, 4K and 5K runs for two days during the
Games in June. Two other activities are already scheduled to take place in Laurel. The City of Laurel
would be indemnified on their insurance policy.
The meeting adjourned at 6:51 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Cindy Allen
City Council Secretary