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MINUTES OF THE
LAU REL-YELLOWSTON E
CITY-COUNTY PLANNING BOARD
LAUREL, MONTANA 59044
October 13, 1977
Because of a strike by city union workers, the hearings
and meeting were convened at the Owl Cafe, 203 E. Main, Laurel
with the following members present:
John Hawley Smith, President (City Representative)
William Siegel, Vice President (City Representative)
Otto J. Preikszas, Exec. Secty (City Representative)
Tom Bradley (City Representative)
Jack Mayes (City Representative)
Kenneth Christian (County Representative)
R. M. Williams (County Representative)
Donald. Ronan (County Representative)
Leo Kamp, Jr. (County Representative)
members absent:
Jim Seaton (County Representative)
Alan J. Richardson (Member at Large)
also present:
Todd G. Wirthlin, HKM Assoc., Billings
Jim Worthington, " " "
Carl Votapka, Votapka Realty Thomas Astle, Mueller Eng.
Glenn Milligan, ?I Tr " Billings
Sue Carter, Laurel City Council John MacMartin, Cumin Assoc.
Ken Tolliver, Box 2533, Billings Billings
George M. Fox, Rock Springs, Wyoming
HEARING OF #PB 77 - 15:
Thomas Astle, representing Langve Subdivision, presented
the preliminary plat. Questions raised about water service
relating to pressure. Ans. A booster pump with a storage
tank later on, property not yet dedicated. Argument about
where park is located on plat. No water rights above Highline
Ditch. Question of park coming in piece meal because area
comes in piece meal. Tom Bradley questioned extensively about
value of pieces of park. Revised plat, as presented, was as
recommended by Plat Review Committee so discussion was muted.
Kenneth Christian moved to accept plat, William Siegel seconded,
passed with Preikszas voting "no."
CONTINUED HEARING OF #PB 77 - 14:
John MacMartin presented each member of the Board with a
copy of Title 17, Planning and Zoning Chapter of codes containing
RMH regulations. Motion made by R. M. Williams that a mobile home
park be a minimum of 90,000 sq. ft. including alleys and roadways,
seconded by Leo Kamp, Jr. Motion passed by voice vote.
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Jim Worthington, HKM Assoc., Billings, discussed a zone
change relating to Title 17. Displayed GEORGE FOX proposal
east of town. Leo Kamp, Jr. asked if lots in subdivision are
to be sold. Intent is to sell lots. Argument about existing
size of land per building site. Tom Bradley objected to proposal
on grounds of impact on Laurel Schools, sewer, water, etc.
Leo Kamp, Jr. presented need of lower cost homes. Tom Bradley
questioned value of this land for any purpose or use. Various
viewpoints were presented.
Jack Mayes moved, Leo Kamp, Jr. seconded, that 17.40.040
of Title 17 be deleted in entirety. Passed by acclamation.
Tom Bradley called for a voice vote: Kamp, yes; Mayes, yes;
Siegel, no; Williams, no; Christian, no; Bradley, no; Preikszas,
yes; Ronan, no. Motion defeated and 17.40.040 remains intact.
Leo Kamp, Jr. moved, William Siegel seconded, to change
17.40.040 from 7 to 9. Motion passed with 2 "no" votes. Discussion.
Leo Kamp, Jr. moved to adopt as amended, William Siegel
seconded, that all mobile home parks shall provide one additional
parking space for every five sites as a main parking area to
be used by visitors or in the storage of recreational vehicles.
John MacMartin presented a text handout on zoning for study.
Definitions of 17.08 that apply to mobile homes apply to this
section.
Motion to pay claim for $2,500.00 from Cumin Assoc. for
July, August, Sept., 77, be paid and that City of Laurel send
Yellowstone County a bill for half ($3,500.00) of 77 - fiscal
year City- County Planning funds; also bill for $171.34 from
Cumin Assoc. for photocopying handouts to Board. Carried.
RE: MURRAY HGTS PARK.
Mrs. Sue Carter requested $20,000.00 matching funds for
two tennis courts. R. M. Williams moved that the Laurel -
Yellowstone City- County Planning Board recommend to Laurel
City Council and the Board of County Commissioners that $13,000.00
of Laurel City- County Park Fund be incumbered for application
to Bureau of Outdoor Recreation for construction of two tennis
courts in Murray Heights Park, seconded by Tom Bradley. Passed
by acclamation.
There being no further business, meeting adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Otto J. Preikszas, Exec. Secty
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