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COUNCIL WORKSHOP
APRIL 12, 2005 6:30 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
A Council Workshop was held in the Council Chambers and called to order by Mayor Ken Olson
at 6:30 p.m. on April 12, 2005.
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:
_x_ Dick Fritzler Doug Poehls
x Kate Stevenson x Mark Mace
_x_ Gay Easton _x_ Daniel Dart
x Jennifer Johnson x John Oakes
OTHERS PRESENT:
Sam Palmer
Larry McCann
Nathan Tubergen
Cal Cumin
Barry Luceros, DEA
Rick Musson
Travis Pitts
Public Input (three-minute limit):
Citizens may address the Council regarding any item of CiO: business not on the agenda. The duration for an
individual speaking under Public Input is limited to three minutes. While all comments are welcome, the Council
will not take action on any item not on the agenda
· None
HIDTA Presentation - Barry Lucero, DEA:
· Barry Lucero gave a PowerPoint presentation on the DEA Task Force & Eastern
Montana HIDTA (High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas) Program.
· The mission of Rocky Mountain HIDTA (RMHIDTA) is to support the national drug
control strategy of reducing drug use in this nation.
· Specifically, the RMHIDTA ultimate mission is to facilitate cooperation and coordination
among federal, state, and local drug enforcement efforts to enhance combating drug
trafficking organizations locally, regionally and nationally.
· This mission is accomplished through intelligence-driven joint multi-agency collocated
drug task forces sharing information and working cooperatively with other drug
enforcement initiatives including interdiction.
· Five Montana counties participate in the HIDTA Program: Flathead County, Cascade,
Missoula, Lewis and Clark, and Yellowstone County
· The following topics were presented:
o 2003 and 2004 Seizures for Eastern Montana HIDTA
o Laurel Police Department Asset Forfeitures Received
· Fiscal Year 2002-2003 - $34,542
· Fiscal Year 2004-2005 - $ 5,505
o DEA Seizures in Montana
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· Fiscal Year 2003 - $83,067.74
· Fiscal Year 2004 - $377,887.52
· Fiscal Year 2005 - $539,609.86
o Juvenile Crime Rate in Yellowstone County
o Adult Drug Arrests for 2001, 2002, and 2003
o National Drag use among high school seniors, 2002
o National Estimated costs to society of drug abuse, 1992-2000
o National DEA asset seizures, FY 2001
o Number of Children Involved in Meth Lab-Related Incidents, United States
o Methamphetamine Labs Seized in Montana - 2000-2004
o National Emergency Department Drug Mentions for Cocaine, Methamphetamine,
Marijuana, and OxyCodone
Copies of the information were distributed after the presentation, and a copy is attached
to the original council workshop minutes.
Planning Board issues:
· Resolution approving the final plat of Solid Foundations Subdivision will be on the April
19th council agenda.
· The first reading of the ordinance amending the zoning map of the City of Laurel,
Montana relating to the Solid Foundations Subdivision will be on the April 19th council
agenda.
The preliminary plat of Solid Foundations Subdivision was recommended for
approval with certain conditions by the Laurel-Yellowstone City-County Planning
Board on December 2, 2004.
o The city council approved the recommendations of the Planning Board on
February 1, 2005, subject to certain conditions.
o The developer of Solid Foundations Subdivision has complied with the conditions
set forth for approval by the city council.
· Discussion regarding two parcels of land and which piece will be used for the
construction of homes.
o Houses will be built on Certificate of Survey 1330.
o Both properties were included in the subdivision plat.
o The current zoning, which will remain on the second property, will be used for
storm drainage, traffic turnaround, and emergency vehicle access.
o John Oakes stated that he disagrees with the arrangement, as a needs assessment
for this housing project was not completed.
· Discussion regarding the project
o Financing has already been arranged for nine out of twenty-two lots.
o Mark Mace stated that he does not understand the question regarding the need for
the project.
Public Works Department:
· Resolution - Change orders for court remodel
o This item was removed from the agenda and will be presented at the next council
workshop.
· Resolution - Intent to give Schessler Park to the Laurel School District
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o The legal description needs to be inserted into the resolution.
· The completed resolution will be distributed to the council as soon as
possible.
· The resolution will be on the April 19th council agenda.
o Discussion regarding the ditches
· Discussion has been initiated with the ditch owner.
· No consensus has been reached regarding covering the ditches.
Public Utilities Department:
· Resolution - Change order for Main Street waterline replacement
o Since the change order was not received, the item was removed from the agenda
and will be presented at the April 26th council workshop.
Presentation of Water and Sewer Budgets:
· Nathan Tubergen updated the council on the East 1 st Street project.
o Met with the engineer today
o Conference call with DNRC regarding the loans is scheduled for tomorrow.
o CTEP has strict rules and regulations.
o Contract will be awarded on July 12, 2005.
· Sale of the bond issue will be done at the same time.
o Project will be bid as a whole.
· The utility work and the curb, gutter, and sidewalk will be completed in
the 2005 construction season.
· Paving will be done in the spring of 2006.
· Presentation of Water and Sewer Budgets
o Larry McCarm stated that some difficult decisions need to be made regarding
capital needs.
o Sand house provides storage for some items, but storage space is needed for more
equipment.
o Two major projects are scheduled for this summer.
· East 1st Street project
· Sewer lines from the city to the sewer plant
· Revenues and expenses are tight in the Sewer Fund budget.
o Cash balance on July 1, 2005 - $568,728.
o Revenues - $2,512,276.
o Expenditures - $2,614,225.
o Cash balance on June 30, 2005 - $466,779.
· Water Fund
o Cash balance on July 1, 2005 - $1,808,690.
o Revenues- $2,123,200.
o Expenditures - $3,684,258.
o Cash balance on June 30, 2006 - $247,632.
o The East 1st Street project is included in the Water Fund budget.
o Proposed meter reading system needs to be evaluated for this budget.
· Preliminary Budget presentation is scheduled for May 1 gU.
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Labor/Management Cooperation Committee:
· The committee has suspended further meetings because union negotiations have started.
Park Leases:
Sam did not receive any additional comments from the council regarding the draft park
lease.
· Sam will finalize the park lease document.
· Committee will present the park lease to the individual clubs to reach an agreement
regarding the buildings.
o Safety issue regarding the outside area for the Rod & Gun Club needs to be
addressed.
· Thomson Park leases need more study.
· Discussion regarding liability insurance
o City needs to review each club's insurance policy to make sure the City of Laurel
is included and that the level of coverage is at the proper level.
Executive Review:
· Proclamation of Municipal Clerks Week will be made at the April 19th council meeting.
Review of draft council agenda for April 19, 2005:
· Public hearing for Ordinance No. 004-08, revising the nonresidential garbage fees and
rates, is scheduled for the April 19th council meeting.
Announcements:
· An Arbor Day celebration is planned to plant the tree by the Daughters of the American
Revolution.
Attendance at the April 19th council meeting: · Dick Fritzler will not attend.
· Dan Dart does not know if he will attend due to his work schedule.
The council workshop adjourned at 7:43 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Cindy Allen
Council Secretary
NOTE: This meeting is open to the public. This meeting is for information and discussion
of the Council for the listed workshop agenda items.
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