HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Workshop Minutes 07.30.2002 MINUTES
COUNCIL WORKSHOP
JULY 30, 2002 7:03 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
A Council Workshop was held in the Council Chambers and called to order by Mayor Bud
Johnson at 7:03 p.m. on July 30, 2002.
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:
_x_ Lauren Van Roekel _x_ Doug Poehls
_x_ Ken Olson _x_ Mark Mace
_x_ Gay Easton x Daniel Dan
_x_ Dan Mears x John Oakes
OTHERS PRESENT:
Mary Embleton Larry Tanglen
Matt Erekson Larry McCann
COUNCIL WORKSHOP AGENDA:
City lots in Allard Subdivision
· Second of two lots across from Nutting Park at 64 and Alder; Block 31, Allard
Subdivision
$4,000 for the first lot
· Low income housing through the HOME Gram Program
· Discussion regarding selling lots to a particular individual or if advertising to the public is
necessary; can be sold to an individual if it was designated as part of grant - part of city's
match.
· Will be researched for compliance research.
Health insurance
· Renewed current plan; did not want to risk lapse in coverage nor claims going into
suspense; it is month by month with a July 30 renewal.
Ordinance regarding terms on Board of Appeal~
· No terms for Board of Appeals are specified in Laurel Municipal Code.
Internet/E-mail Poliev
· No discussion.
Budget ~resentation
Explanation of appropriations; council needs to set appropriations for Capital Projects
Fund
· Net revenues of $2,255,667; net appropriations of $2,268,934.00; difference of $13,267
in General Fund.
· Planning is under funded.
· CDBG Grant was not received, so had to be reappropriated.
· When was last change in State of Montana assessment?
· Chip seal project is funded by Street Maintenance and Gas Tax Funds.
· The water intake is included in the budget.
· Wage allocations are determined by experience.
· Reserve amount in Lighting District - not paying way at the moment
· Street Maintenance was allocated to perform street stabilization, leaving a smaller cash
balance.
· Balance in SID Kevolving is because of 5% and early payments.
· Clarification of Cemetery Capital Projects Funds rather than Perpetual Care Funds.
· S1D #110 is the only SID; cities our size have more SID's, which can be used to help
citizens; approximately five years lef~ on SID #110; public awareness is needed.
Entrvwa¥ Zoning District ordinance
· Suggestion to continue Community Entryway Zoning hearing.
Appointments: · Board of Adjustment: two positions - 3-year terms each
· Board of Appeals: two positions - unspecified length of terms
A~enda discussion
· Suggestion to table Sign Code and reopen public heating.
· Suggestion to waive 2.10.080 and adopt budget.
· Suggestion to motion to reconsider job description motion.
Announcements
· Council Workshop scheduled for Saturday, August 3rd, at 8:00 a.m. in the Fire Hall.
· Reminder that Ponderosa Park building resolution and chip seal project will be on council
agenda on August 20th.
Other items
· Billing outside of districts for fire department
· Matt gave background of change to school zone.
· Rules and Regulations are the procedure for Public Works Department. Copies will be
presented to the council for explanation.
The council workshop adjourned at 8:55 p.m.
NOTE: This meeting is open to the public. This meeting is for information and discussion of
the Council.