HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Workshop Minutes 06.14.2005 MINUTES
COUNCIL WORKSHOP
JUNE 14, 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 June 14, 2005.
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:
Dick Fritzler
Kate Stevenson
Gay Easton
Jennifer Johnson
~ Doug Poehls
~ Mark Mace
x~ Daniel Dart
Vacant
OTHERS PRESENT:
Harlan Krogh
Bud Johnson
Sam Painter
Mayor Olson recessed the workshop by announcing that the council would go into closed session
to discuss strategy on pending litigation. The city clerk and members of the public were excused
from the chambers.
Mayor Olson reconvened the workshop meeting at 7:08 p.m.
Public Input (three-minute limi0:
Citizens may address the Council regarding arty item of City 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
wdl not take action on any item not on the agenda.
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Fire Department:
· Ordinance amending Section 10.52.020 of Chapter 10.52 of the Laurel Municipal Code
creating a twenty-four hour reserved parking area for emergency responders on the
east side of the city's fire, ambulance and police buildings (FA[').
o No Fire Department representative attended due to July 4th fundraising.
o Mayor Olson gave background information.
o Jenny suggested that an ordinance change may be pre-mature.
· Suggested gentlemen's agreement with church, signage.
· Task Force is performing space analysis.
· Ordinance gives ability to enforce.
· Mayor will pull from council agenda, and contact the church.
· Request to set off fireworks on July 4, 2005, at the Laurel football field.
o Will be on the agenda.
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Cemetery Commission:
· Sprinkler system
o Dick gave status report.
· One response to RFP for $14,500 to design; up to $250,000 to install.
· Equipment cost alone could be up to $125,000
· Recently received another RFP for less than $14,500.
Long-term study
o Commission will be asking council for $25,000 for this study.
o More specific recommendations on both issues will be forthcoming.
A~LR Contract for Ambulance ALS Services:
· Sam explained this agreemant does two things
o One-year agreement for AMR to provide ALS services.
o Settles outstanding dispute for $38,765.50.
· Money has been set aside over the years.
· Recommends the agreement.
· Garrett from AMR explained purpose of agreement.
o Reconcile and development relationships/partnerships in area
o Answered questions and gave background on issue.
o AMR will be paid $130 per trip, regardless if city is able to collect from patient.
o Will meet with Ambulance Director, Jan Faught, on monthly basis.
Executive review
· Resolution - Change Order No. 1 for services with Engineering, Inc. for the West Main
Street water line replacement project
o For additional work performed on the project in the amount of $1,800.
o Refen'ed to Letter of Transmittal signed by Kirk Spaulding.
· Resolution - Process for requests for street closures
o Not ready at this time - will be put on future agenda.
Appointments:
o Ward 4 council appointment: Council appointment to complete the term ending
January 2006.
· Norm Stamper attended this workshop, and was acknowledged.
· Reviewed and discussed process for choosing one of three candidates.
· Candidates will be invited to the June 21st meeting, and will be asked to make
a brief speech or statement to the council, prior to council action
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Planning Board appointment: Council appointment to complete the term ending June
30, 2006.
· Tom Mack does not want to be appointed to another term.
· Council needs to bring a candidate forward.
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Yellowstone Conservation District appointment: Reappoint Gay Easton to a three-
year term ending July 1, 2008.
· Gay would accept appointment to another term.
o Laurel Airport Authority: Reappoint Roy Zahrn to a five-year term ending June 30,
2010.
· Doug asked if this position was advertised in the paper.
· Ken stated that Mr. Zahm would accept an appointment for another term.
· Discussed process for this and other boards/committee appointments.
· Sam will look into the issue.
Public hearings on June 21st for the 2005-2006 Preliminary Budget and the Permissive
Medical Levy Fund Budget for 2005-2006.
o Advertisements are published as required.
Laurel High School Pep Club: Request to hold the Homecoming Parade on Friday,
September 23, 2005.
o Will be on the June 21st agenda.
Agenda items for the June 27th meeting with the Yellowstone County Commissioners.
o Alder Avenue - partner with county for work north of East 7th to Maryland.
o Eighth Avenue Project.
o GIS Agmement.
o Transportation Board to meet in Laurel in December.
o Future water reservoir north of Laurel.
o Big Ditch alignment at 12th Stteet (John Ostlund campaign promise).
· Ambulance District will be done at another meeting in order to gather more
information.
· Multi-passenger vehicles will be available at city hall for transport.
Review of draft council agenda for June 21~ 2005 · Remove Ordinance.
· Add Settlement Resolution.
Announcements
· Bi.~ Sky EDA will present Heritage Trail Plan which includes Laurel, on Monday, June
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at 7 p.m. at Blue Creek Elementary.
· Quality of Life for Seniors at the Senior Center on August 31st. The Surgeon General
will be the speaker.
· Mark mentioned the Missoula city council e-mail article.
Attendance at the June 21st council meeting · Ken and Mark will not attend.
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Other items
· Dan presented a neighborhood situation.
o Multiple people living in one home.
o Codes will be investigated to determine need for possible enforcement.
The council workshop adjourned at 8:25 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Mary K. Embleton
Clerk/Treasurer
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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