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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF I.,IURI L
May 21, 2002
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Laurel, Montana, was held in the
Council Chambers and called to order by Mayor Bud Johnson at 7:00 p.m. on May 21, 2002.
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:
Lauren Van Roekel
John Oakes
Doug Poehls
Mark Mace
Daniel Dart
COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT:
Ken Olson Dan Mears
Gay Easton
Mayor Johnson asked the council to observe a moment of silence.
Mayor Johnson led the Pledge of Allegiance to the American flag.
MINUTES:
Motion by Alderman Poehls to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of May 7, 2002,
as presented, seconded by Alderman Mace. Motion carried 5-0.
CORRESPONDENCE:
Montana League of Cities and Towns: Memo Of May 1, 2002 regarding change of meeting location
for legislative meeting for cities and towns in District #11.
Rockvale to Laurel Newsletter: Spring 2002, Volume 3.
Montana Department of Revenue: AppliCation for Transfer of Ownership of Montana All-Alcoholic
Beverage with Catering Endorsement License No. 03-044-9403-002, Palace Bar & Lanes, 305 East
Main, Laurel, Yellowstone County.
State of Montana Department Of Administration: Information Technology Services Division letter
of May 14, 2002, regarding State of Montana Strategic Plan for Information Technology.
CONSENT ITEMS:
· Clerk/Treasurer Financial Statements for the month of April 2002.
· Receiving the Committee Reports into the Record.
--Budget/Finance Committee minutes of April 15, 2002 were presented.
--Budget/Finance Committee minutes of April 17, 2002 were presented.
--Budget/Finance Committee minutes of April 24, 2002 were presented.
--Budget/Finance Committee minutes of May 1, 2002 were presented.
--Cit¥-Coun _ty Planning Board minutes of May 2, 2002 were presented.
--City Council Committee of the Whole minutes of May 7, 2002 were presented.
--Public Works Committee minutes of May 13, 2002 were presented.
· Resolutions.
Resolution No. R02-25: A resolution approving an agreement between the City of
Laurel and Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch, said agreement relating to fire protection.
Resolution No. R02-26: A resolution approving an agreement between the City of
Laurel and Laurel Airport AUthority, said agreement relating to fire protection.
Resolution No. R02-27: A resolution approving an agreement between the City of
Laurel and the City of Billings, said agreement relating to solid waste disposal.
Council Minutes of May 21, 2002
Resolution No. R02-28: Authorizing the purchase of a new backhoe from R.D.O.
Equipment Company for $57,667.
The mayor asked if there was any separation of consent item~. There was none.
Motion by Alderman Poehl~ to approve the consent items as presented, seconded by
Alderman Mace. Motion carried 5-0.
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS (ONE-MINUTE LIMIT): None,
CEREMONIAL CALENDAR: Mayor Johnson read the following proclamation.
POPPY DAY PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, America is the land of freedom, preserved and protected willingly and freely by
citizen soldiers;
WHEREAS, Millions who have answered the call to arms have died on the field of battle;
WHEREAS, A nation at peace must be reminded of the price of war and the debt owed to
those who have died in war;
WHEREAS, The red poppy has been designated as the symbol of sacrifice of lives in all
wars; and,
WHEREAS, The American Legion Auxiliary has pledged to remind America annually of
this debt through the distribution of the memorial flower;
THEREFORE, I, John E Johnson, Jr., Mayor Of the City of Laurel, County of Yellowstone,
Montana, do hereby proclaim this 27th day of May, 2002, as Poppy Day and ask that all citizens pay
tribute to those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the name of freedom by wearing the
Memorial Poppy on this day.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused to be affixed the official
seal of the City of Laurel, Montana, this 21~t day of May, 2002.
SCHEDULED MATTERS:
· Confirmation of Appointments.
Yellowstone Conservation District Board:
Mayor Johnson explained that Gay Easton's term on the Yellowstone Conservation Board has
expired. Certain notification requirements must be completed before the City of Billings, the City of
Laurel, and the Town of Broadview make a decision regarding the next appointment. The Board has
requested that Gay Easton's term be extended to July 1, 2002.
Motion by Alderman Mace to approve extending Alderman Easton's term to the Yellowstone
Conservation District Board to July 1, 2002, seconded by Alderman Dart. Motion carried 5-0.
Laurel Volunteer Fire Department:
Motion by Alderman Dart to approve the appointments ofKevin Zard and Rodney Lee to the
Laurel Volunteer Fire Department, seconded by Alderman Oakes. Motion carried 5-0.
· Ordinance No. 002-22: Ordinance amending Chapter 6.04.040 of the Laurel Municipal
Code relating to animal waste. Second reading.
Motion by Alderman Poehl~ to adopt Ordinance No. O02-22, seconded by Alderman Mace.
A roll call vote was taken on the motion. All five aldermen present voted aye. Motion carried 5-0.
Ordinance No. 002-23: Ordinance amending Chapter 6.08.010 of the Laurel Municipal
Code relating to licensing requirements. Second reading.
Motion by Alderman Mace to adopt Ordinance No. 002-23, seconded by Alderman Oakes.
A roll call vote was taken on the motion. All five aldermen present voted aye. Motion carried 5-0.
· Ordinance No. 002-24: Ordinance amending Chapter 9.04.010 of the Laurel Municipal
Code relating to resisting or obstructing public officer. Second reading.
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Motion by Alderman Dart to adopt Ordinance No. 002-24, seconded by Alderman Oakes. A
roll call vote was taken on the motion. All five aldermen present voted aye. Motion carried 5-0.
Ordinance No. 002-25: Ordinance amending Chapter 9.16.070 of the Laurel Municipal
Code relating to. advertisements on public property prohibited - exceptions. Second
reading.
Motion by Alderman Oakes to adopt Ordinance No. 002-25, seconded by Alderman Dart. A
roll call vote was taken on the motion. All five aldermen present voted aye. Motion carried 5-0.
· Ordinance No. 002-26: Ordinance amending Chapter 9.20.010 of the Laurel Municipal
Code relating to loitering prohibited. Second reading.
Motion by Alderman Dan to adopt Ordinance No. 002-26, seconded by Alderman Van
Roekel. A roll call vote was taken on the motion. All five aldermen present voted aye. Motion
carried 5-0.
ordinance No. 002-27: Ordinance amending Chapter 9.24.020 of the Laurel Municipal
Code relating to exceptions to provisions against carrying concealed weapons. Second
reading
Motion by Alderman Poehls to adopt Ordinance No. 002-27, seconded by Alderman Mace.
A roll call vote was taken on the motion. All five aldermen present voted aye. Motion carried 5-0.
· Ordinance No. 002-28: Ordinance amending Chapter 9.24.050 of the Laurel Municipal
Code relating to exception to discharge regulations. Second reading.
Motion by Alderman Oakes to adopt Ordinance No. 002-28, seconded by Alderman Van
Roekel. A roll call vote was taken on the motion. All five aldermen present voted aye. Motion
carried 5-0.
Ordinance No. O02-29: An ordinance of the City of Laurel providing that the
procedure for adopting building and technical codes and their revisions shall be by
administrative order. Second reading.
Motion by Alderman Van Roekel to adopt Ordinance No. 002-29, seconded by Alderman
Mace. A roll call vote was taken on the motion. All five aldermen present voted aye. Motion
carried 5-0.
· Ordinance No. 002-30: Ordinance amending Chapter 17.28 of the Laurel Municipal
Code relating to Airport Zoning. First reading. Public hearing was held on May 7, 2002.
Motion by Alderman Poehl~ to adopt Ordinance No. 002-30, seconded by Alderman Oakes.
A roll call vote was taken on the motion. All five aldermen present voted aye. Motion carried 5-0.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA: None.
AUDII2NCE PARTICIPATION (THREE-MINUTE LIMIT): None.
COUNCIL DISCUSSION:
Mayor Johnson recently met with some individuals who are involved with the Laurel Airport. Will
Metz, a hangar owner at the Laurel Airport, has negotiated a contract with Rocky Mountain College
to lease his building at the airport. After final signing of the contract, the Rocky Mountain College
Flying School will use the Laurel Airport as its base of operations. Mayor Johnson stated that this is
an exciting opportunity for the community and the Laurel Airport.
Mayor Johnson stated that several committee appointments, including one on the Airport Authority,
would expire on June 30th. An advertisement process has been established to inform the public of
the a~ailable positions. The closing date for the pending appointments will be June 7th, and the
appointments will be made at the council meeting on June 18, 2002.
Council Minutes of May 21, 2002
Alderman PoeMs voiced concern regarding a private airstrip and hangar that have been constructed
in the area close to the golf course. Cai Cumin will check into the matter.
Alderman PoeMs mentioned the YMCA activities that are scheduled during the 4th of July. The
Laurel Medical Center and St. Vincant's Foundation recently presented the YMCA with a donation
of $8,200. The YMCA is working on developing a skate park and hockey field near the soccer field.
Alderman Van Roekel has received complaints regarding overloaded garbage cans. He suggested
that the city should place an ad in the newspaper to inform the public regarding items to place in the
garbage cans and items to take to the landfill.
Alderman Oakes has been researching garbage and rubbish ordinances from other cities and plans to
present some information to the council soon. He stated that issues such as hazardous waste, types
of garbage placed in the containers, and leaving the cans at the curbs need to be addressed.
Mayor Johnson will be unavailable for a council workshop on May 28th, but a meeting could be
arranged. He asked the council to give input after the meeting.
The department heads will present a budget presentation with a focus on the General Fund to the
City Council on Wednesday, June 5m, at 7:00 p.m.
The Volunteer/Employee Appreciation Breakfast is scheduled for Saturday, June 14, from 7:00 to
9:00 a.m. Mayor Johnson encouraged the council to assist with the event.
Alderman Mace suggested that the City of Laurel should register for some teleconference seminars
offered by the American Public Works. A training seminar regarding GASB 34 is scheduled for
July 17 , and a risk management and habilities seminar is scheduled for December 5 . Alderman
Mace will check into this and inform the Public Works Department of the schedule.
Mayor Johnson stated that MMIA training for department heads and council members would be
scheduled soon.
The Council Workshop on June 11th will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. At 7:30 that evening,
Interstate Engineering will provide a railroad grade separation presentation and public input time.
UNSCHEDULED MATTERS: None.
There being no further business to come before the council at this time, the meeting was adjourned at
7:30 p.m
Cindy ~le~, Secretary
Approved by the Mayor and passed by the City Council of the City of Laurel
of June, 2002.
Montana, this 4th day
Attest:
Mary K~mbleton, Clerk-Treasurer