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COUNCIL WORKSHOP
JULY 26, 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 6:38 p.m. on July 26, 2005.
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:
x Dick Fritzler
_x_ Kate Stevenson
_x Gay Easton
_x_ Jennifer Johnson (6:56 p.m.)
OTHERS PRESENT:
Rick Musson
Mazy Embleton
Jan Faught
Sam Painter
Cal Cumin
_x Doug Poehls
x Mazk Mace
_ Daniel Dart
_x_ Norm Stamper
Chuck MacDonald, Vision Net
Kris Harrison, Vision Net
Public Inaut (three-minute limitl:
Citizens may address the Council regarding any item of City business not on the agenda. The duration for an
individual speaking under Public Input is limited to three minutes. While alf comments are welcome, the Council
will not take action on arty item not on the agenda.
• Bob Robinson, 916 Washington Avenue, commented regarding the property on the 700, 800,
and 900 blocks on the east side of Washington Avenue that the city donated to the school.
o He stated that the land does not border the school's property, the city spent money to
post city park signs and plant trees, and the park signs have been removed and the
land is not being maintained.
o He questioned how the city could give a city park to the school without receiving
public input.
• Mayor Olson stated that reseazch was done to determine the status of this land, which was
never dedicated as a city park.
Police Department:
• Video conferencing
o Video conferencing would enable the court to do arraignments from the jail in
Billings.
o The ability to do video arraignments would:
^ Reduce the number of man hours and round trips police officers make to
transport prisoners from the jail to the court and back.
^ Reduce the fuel expenses for the police department.
• Reduce the wear and tear on the police vehicles.
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^ Improve safety for officers and court personnel.
o Rick estimated that 95 percent of the travel would be eliminated with video
arraignment.
o Discussion regazding funding for video arraignment equipment
^ Chuck MacDonald and Kris Harrison, representatives from Vision Net, Inc.,
presented information regazding the proposal, and a copy of the information is
attached to the original council workshop minutes.
^ The quote from Vision Net, Inc., for the videoconferencing equipment and
services totals $11,128.22.
^ The quote from Vision Net, Inc., for the T-1 line and the Atm Port would be
$512.18 per month or $6,146.16 per year.
o A decision regarding the video arraignment equipment will be brought to the council
in the near future.
Fiscal Yeaz-End Report
o Rick distributed the 2004-2005 Fiscal Year-End Police Department Report to the
council, and a copy is attached to the original council workshop minutes.
o The overall appropriations for the police department in public safety,
communications, and public health closed out with 5 percent of the appropriations
remaining.
o The Public Safety budget spent only 94 percent of the appropriation.
^ The Gas, Oil, Diesel Fuel, Grease line item spent 8 percent over the approved
appropriation.
o The Communications budget spent 4 percent over the approved appropriation, due to
a retirement and the training of an employee.
o In the Public Health budget, an unforeseen situation caused the health care item to
increase substantially.
o The completed projects include the insulation at the FAP and the installation of rain
gutters on the north side of the FAP neaz the ambulance bay.
Ambulance:
• Fee schedule change
o Ambulance Director Jan Faught distributed and explained the list of chazges incurred
with an ALS co-response, the city's current list of ambulance charges, and the
proposed list of charges.
o Increased charges aze needed to defray the costs of the AMR contract for co-response
to ambulance calls.
o The new rates would be:
^ BLS in the city - $561.00
^ BLS in the county - $674.50
^ ALS in the city - $ 738.00 plus cost of drugs
^ ALS in the county - $861.50 plus cost of drugs
o Discussion regarding:
• Health insurance, Medicare, and Medicaid coverage for ambulance calls.
2004-2005 Fiscal Year-End Report
o Copies of the report were distributed to the council, and a copy is attached to the
original council workshop minutes.
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o The ambulance crew currently consists of sixteen dedicated members, including three
reserve attendants.
o Jan explained the requirements for recertification of crew members.
o The report included:
^ The number of responses for 2004-2005.
• The ambulance responded to 399 medical calls, 325 trauma calls, and
21 pediatric calls.
^ Hours not covered
• The ambulance service strives to cover all 336 hours every week and
17,520 hours per year.
• In 1996, the ambulance department was unable to cover 4,901 hours.
• In 2004-2005, the ambulance department covered all but 20 hours.
Total responses
• In 2002-2003, there were 706 total responses.
• In 2003-2004, there were 745 total responses.
• In 2004-2005, there were 819 totalresponses.
^ Total responses for calendaz years from 1996 through June 2005 were shown
with a graph.
o Discussion regazding:
^ Education/training required for the ambulance to get a BLS with
endorsements to do a higher level of caze.
• An ALS rating would allow two paramedics to use their skills.
^ Two AED's were provided with grant monies and some new equipment has
been purchased.
^ The ambulance rigs need maintenance, and a new ambulance would benefit
the department.
• Care 1 is six yeazs old, and Caze 2 is thirteen years old.
Training is required in order to update services and get additional
endorsements.
Clerk/Treasurer•
• Budget transfers
o Budget transfers are needed to change the budget amounts on the year-end reports to
correspond with what was actually spent.
o Budget transfers are only done within the funds
o Resolution will be on the August 2"d council agenda.
• Budget amendments
o Certain budgets need to be amended as part of the year-end closing process.
o Increased appropriations in the funds are offset by an increase in revenues or a
decrease in reserves.
o Resolution will be on the August 2"" council agenda.
• TSEP contract for the wastewater improvement project -trunk line
o The Montana Legislature awards TSEP grants every two years, and the City of Laurel
received the maximum grant of $500,000.
o The grant monies will be used for phase 2 of the sewer line project to replace the
main trunk line.
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o The legislature has proposed increasing the maximum grant monies to $750,000.
o Governor Schweitzer will make presentations to the entities that received the grant
monies.
o Discussion regarding the funding for the trunk line project:
^ $500,000 TSEP grant
• $100,000 DNRC grant
^ $433,000 from the Sewer Fund
o Resolution for the contract with the Montana Department of Commerce Treasure
State Endowment Program will be on the council agenda on August 2"a
Cal Cumin•
• Cal explained that Montana law provides for exemptions under certain circumstances to the
required procedures for subdivisions.
o Exemption would allow rearranging lots within an existing plat in a subdivision.
o Exemption requires approval of the local governing body.
o Cal explained the request from the owners of Lots 6-12, Block 2, of Mathis
Subdivision to combine the lots into three lots.
o An amended plat of Lots 6-12, Block 2, of Mathis Subdivision has been prepared.
o Resolution to approve the amended plat will be on the council agenda on August 2"a
Executive review:
• Job description -Maintenance Superintendent
o Job description needs to be corrected to Non-Exempt, Non-Union status.
o Resolution will be on the August 2"a council agenda.
• Letter from Wayne H. Freeman regarding Clark and Sacajawea Arrival Celebration
o Mayor Olson gave a brief explanation of the letter and asked the council if they
would like Mr. Freeman to make a presentation.
o Mayor Olson will contact him to schedule a date for a presentation.
Review of draft council agenda for August 2, 2005
• No discussion
Announcements
• Cenex Harvest Refinery sent an invitation to a ceremony and reception marking the
completion of the refinery's ultra low sulfur diesel project.
o Wednesday, August 10, 2005, l la.m. to 1 p.m.
o Response is needed by August 5`h
o Council should inform Cindy or Mary if they will attend.
• Norm Stamper commented regarding the land transfer to the school and the school's
requirements to maintain the property.
o The city has contacted the school regarding the situation.
Norm mentioned the potholes in the street at the end of his driveway.
o The schedule for filling potholes in city streets was determined at the beginning of the
summer and is being addressed accordingly.
FAP Task Force met on Monday to outline goals for along-term study for space.
o The next meeting is tentatively scheduled for Monday, August 22"a, at 5:30 p.m.
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• Doug Poehls will be out of town from August 6-21.
o A resolution will be on the council agenda on August 2"a
• Mayor Olson updated the council regarding hiring the new administrative assistant.
o Candidate's name is being withheld until the contract is finalized.
Attendance at the August 2"a council meetine
• All present will attend.
• Norm Stamper will not attend the council workshop on August 9`"
Other items
• None
The council workshop adjourned at 8:33 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.
07/14/2005 11:07 4867276067 UISIONNE7 PAGE 02
Rick Musson
Chief of Police
City of Laurel.
'215 West ls`
Laurel, M.T 59044
Rick,
Enclosed you find the quote for your videoconferencing equipment and services.
Equipment:
• VSX7000 -This is the baseline unit and as discussed you can always add features
such as the multi-point control soRware and the Visua] Concert for PowerPoink
presentations at a later date if needed.
• Second Display Adapter is required for you to have the second monitor at the
Judge's bench.
• Premier Warranty is optional but highly recommended. It provides for overnight
replacement ofparts should your system have a problem. T'he standazd warranty
allows for 5 week RMA process.'
• Sony 36" WEGA -This is a high quality monitor. We thought we would price out
the higher end knowing you can always scale back if you wanted. You can go
with a 32" monitor but we recommend 36" for a large group setting.
• Samsung 17" LCD -This would be for the Judge's bench. They have a similar
setup in Cascade County court. We could source out a lower end LCD if needed;
we are familiar with the Samsung brand so-that is why we quoted that. You could
also go with a small tube television but the Judge .may have some space issues.
• The misc. materials include the equipment necessary to connect your system to
the network
• installation and training -two technicians to install equipment and. train staff We
also provide follow up training over the system. as well,
Network:
• The Tl price is a pass thiough charge from MAIN
• The ATM part charge is the monthly charge to be on our network and connect to
the other sites over our protected ATM network.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to call, We can work with, you to
customize a solution to &t your needs.
Thank you,
Chuck MacDonald
Sales Engineer
Vision Net Inc.
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quota # VNI01344 Company: Laurel Police
Attn: Rick Musson
Date 05/23/05 Billing Address: 215 Wesi 1st
PO# Clty, State, Zip: Laurel MT 59044
Work Order # Phone Number: (406) 628-8737
DEALER: Vision Net Inc
Company: Laurel Police
Attn: Chuck Attn: Rick Musson
Address: P.D. Box 3068 Shipping Address: 2i5 West 1st
City, State, Zlp: Great Falls, MT 59403 City, State, Zlp: Laurel MT 59044
Phone Number: (406j 727-5994 Fax Number: (406) 727067 Pfione Number: (406) 628-0737
Qty Part Num Description Monthly Yearly Unit Price Ext. Price
1 2200-10800-001 VSX 7000(NTSC)IP ONLY $4,786.76 $4,786.76
1 2200-21330-001 vSX 7000 Second Display Adapter Kit - $699.00 $1,.99.00
Display adapter-4 pin mini-DIN, HD-15,
RCA
1 4870-00001-306 Premier Syr VSX 7000 (next day repair) $1,195.00 $1,195.00
1 KV-36FS720 Sony Wega 36" Monitor $1,169.99 $1,169.99
1 710MP-Silver Samsung 17" LGD TV $675.77 $675.77
9 C-2736 Tech Series Can ~ $752.70 $752.70
1 MisC Materials MISC. Materials (Includes network $649.00 $649.00
equipment and installatlan materials)
1 Instalfation/Training tnstallaticn, Training, & Documemation $900.00 5900.00
•^7his pricing Is based on current specials extended from distributor and may Sub Total $11],828.22
not be provided to other customers or extended beyond 60 days. Pricing and Shipping $300.00
availeb0ity are subject to change wittrout notice. •--
Total $11,128.22
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CUSTOMER SIGNATURE DATE
(BY SIGNING THIS :SERVICE QUOTE YOU WILL BE ENiEREO INTO AN AGREEABLE CONTRACT BY WHICH YOU HAVE
AGREED TO VISION NET'S PRICING. THIS QUOTE WILL BECOME YOUR PURCHASE ORDER TO VISION NET INC.)
VISION NEf ING. SIGNATURE
DATE
Wednesday, May 25, 2005 Vlsicn Net Inc. Page 1
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Quote # VNIQ1349 Company: Laurel Police
Atth: Rick Musson
Date 05/23/05 Billing Address: 215 West 1st
PO# City, State, Zip: Laurel MT 59044
Work Order # Phone Number: (406) 628-8737
DEALER: Vision Net Inc Company: Laurel Police
Att°' Chuck Attn: Rick Musson
Address: P.O. Bax'3068 Shlpping Address: 215 West 1st
City, State, Zip:. Great Falls. MT 59403 City, State, Zlp: Laurel MT 59044
Phone Number: (406) 727-5994. Phone Number: (406) 628-8737
Qty Part Num Description Ti Installation NRC Monthly Yearty
1 T-1 Billings-Laurel T-1 from Billings to Laurel 3 year $372.40 $4468.80
Contract
7 Atm Port Provides Unlimited Access to Vislon $139.78 $1677.36
Net's Video Conie2ncing Sites
$313.25
" T7 pricing is subject to 8.9% USF Tax and 3.75°~ MET tax which will be _
billed to the customer. Pricing Is good For 30 days and subject !o change
without notice. Prldng is only valid in the Helena Illy limits. Totat $512,18 $8,146.16
CUSTOMER SIGNATURE
DATE
(BY SIGNING THIS SERVICE QUOTE YOU WILL BE ENTERED INTO AN AGREABLE CONTRACT BY WHICH YOU HAVE
AGREED TO VISION NET'S PRICING. THI6 QUOTE WILL BECOME YOUR PURCHASE ORDER TO VISION NET INC.)
VISION NET INC. SIGNATURE
DATE
Wednesday, May 25, 2005 Vision Net Inc. Page 1
LAUREL POLICE DEPARTMENT
Rick Musson, Chief of Police
Sajety Con~plez
115 West 1"Street
Laurel, Mt 59044
Phone (486J 628-8737 F¢c (406) 628-0641
July 26, 2005
Fiscal Year-End Report
2004-2005
Over-all Appropriation for the Police Department, PUBLIC SAFETY,
COMMUNICATIONS, PUBLIC HEALTH, closed out in good shape. With a
1,073,856.00 budget we ended up with an available appropriation of $51,305.86. The
available appropriation calculates to 5 % of the police budget.
PUBLIC SAFETY: 1000-200-420100-
231 Gas, Oil, Diesel Fuel, Grease. We appropriated 11,000 and spent 11,867.35, or 8
over the approved appropriation. This line item is a big concern because of the
changing fuel prices that we are experiencing.
**The Public Safety budget only spent 94 % of the $767,267.00 appropriation, leaving
$48,952.36.
COMMUNICATIONS: 1000-200-420160-
110 Salaries and Wages. We appropriated $168,350.00 and spent $174,435.47, or 4
over the approved appropriation. During this budget cycle we had a Judy Woodman
retire after 27 years. Monica Salo moved up into Woodman's full time slot. We hired
Brenda Sell to fill Salo's part time position. There aze extra costs that are associated with
Woodman's retirement and Sell's training.
PUBLIC HEALTH: 1000-200-440600-
Appropriation for animal control and parking was $31,937.00. Appropriations
committed were $33,655.15. A difference of $1,718.15.
143 Health Care. This was our biggest unforeseen area. During the budget yeaz we went
from paying the employee only rate to employee and spouse. We appropriated $5,130.00
and ended up paying $10, 452.08.
Purchases: 2004-2005
2005 Ford Crown Victoria: Purchased with C.I.P funds. 2003-2004 Budget cycle
2005 Chevrolet Impala: Purchased with C.I.P funds and $9,999.00 Montana Board
of Crime Control Grant.
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Purchases continued:
3 2005 Harley Davidson Police Motorcycles- $3.00.
F.A.P 1000-230-420120
Original Appropriation: $73,503.00
Committed: $72,401.99
Available Appropriation: $1,101.01
344- Gas Utility Services
Original Appropriation: $12,705.00
Committed: $17,177.03
Available Appropriation: -$4,472.03
Projects fulfilled during budget cycle: Insulation job completed, new rain gutters on
north side of building neaz ambulance bay.
Respectfully submitted,
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Rick Musson
Chief of Police
CITY OF LAUREL
LISTING OF CHARGE FILE
ALS CO-RESPONSE
10-7-03
CITY MEDICARE COUNTY
ITEM #~ DESCRIPTION RATE PROC.CODE RATE
157 BASE RATE 475.00 A0427
158 '/, BASE RATE 237.50 A0999
(Indicate "multiple pt. transport" -Modifier 52)
167 PER LOADED MILE 730 A0425
171 OXYGEN & MASK 50.00 A0422
177 DISPOSABLE SUPPLIES, 50.00 A0398
175 DEFIB. DISP. SUPP. 45.00 A0392
159 BASE RATE A0427 500.00
160 '/: BASE RATE A0999 250:00
(Indicate "multiple pt. transport" -Modifier 52)
168 PER LOADED MILE A0425 8.00
172 OXYGEN A0422 55.00
178 DISPOSABLE SUPPLIES A0398 55.00
176 DEFIB. DISP. SUPPLIES A0392 50.00
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IV DRUG THERAPY DISP. SUPP. ------------------
20.00 ---------------------------------------
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56 ALBUTEROL NEBULIZER 4.00 J7620
57 ADENOCARD 37.00 J0130
58 ATROPINE 22.00 J0460
59 BENADRYL 6.50 J1200
60 BRETYLIUM 40.00 J3490
61 CALCIUM 11.50 J3490
62 D30 8.50 J3490
63 DOPAMINE DRIP 6.00 J3490
64 EPI1 4.00 J0170
65 EPI i0 4.00 J3480
66 GLUCAGON 33.00 J1610
68 LASIX 4.00 J1940
69 LIDOCAINE 6.50 72000
70 LIDOCAINE DRIP 18.00 J3490
71 MAGNESIUM SULFATE 7.00 J3475
72 MORPHINE 4.00 J2270
73 NARCAN 14.00 J2270
74 NITRO SPRAY 5.00 J3490
76 SODIUM BICARB 16.00 J3490
77 VALIUM 10.00 J3360
81 VERAPAMIL 10.50 J3490
82 ACTIVATED CHARCOAL 13.00 JO150
83 ATIVAN 16.00 J2060
84 DW SOLUTION 12.00 J7070
85 GLUCOSE 6.50 J0382
88 NITROGLYCERINE 4.00 J3490
89 NS SOLUTION 11.50 J7030
90 PROCAINAMIDE 20.00 J2690
92 THIAMINE 4.00 J3490
93 VERSED 19.00 J3490
94 XYLOCAINE JELLY 10.00 J3490
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LISTING OF CHARGE FILE
MEDIC ARE/MEDICAID DRUG CHARGES
ITEM# DESCRIPTION RATE PROCEDURE CODES ITEM# DESCRIPTION RATE CODE
BLS CITY
161 BASE RATE 375.00 A0429 192 Activated Charcoal 16.50 JO150
193 Adenocard 6mg 47.00 JO150
182 PER LOADED MILE 8.00 A0425 _ 194 Albulterol Neb 5 mg 5.00 J7620
195 Aspirin 324 mg 20.00
165 TREAT ONLY 70.00 A0999 196 Atropine 1 mg 28.00 J0460
197 Benadryl 25 mg 8.25 J1200
171 OXYGEN AND MASK 50.00 A0422 198 Calcium Chloride 1 g 14.60 J3490
199 D50 25 g 8.50 J3490
173 DISPOSABLE SUPPLIES 50.00 A0382 200 D5 W Solution 15.25 77070
201 Dextrose 30 g 12.00
184 DEFIB DISP SUPPLIES 50.00 A0384 202 Dopamine Drip 400 mg 7.60 73490
------ ---------------------------------------------- ------------ 203 Epinephrine I mg 5.10 J0170
BLS COUNTY 204 Glucagon lmg 42.00 J1610
205 Glucose 30 g 8.30 J0382
179 BASE RATE 475.00 A0429 206 Haldol 5 mg 6.20
207 Lasix 40 mg 5.10 J1940
183 PER LOADED MILE 8.50 A0425 208 Lidocaine 100 mg 8.30 J2000
209 Lidocaine Drip <5 22.90 J3450
166 TREAT ONLY 80.00 A0999 210 Magnesium Sulfate lOg 9.00 J3475
211 Morphine lOmg 5.10 J2270
172 OXYGEN AND MASK 55.00 A0422 -212 NS Solution SOOcc 14.70 J7030
213 NS Solution 1000cc 29.00 J7030
174 DISPOSABLE SUPPLIES 55.00 A0382 214 Narcan 2 mg 18.00 J2270
215 Neo-Synephrine 4.50
185 DEFIB DISP SUPPLIES 55.00 A0384 216 Nitro Spray 0.4 mg 6.35 J3490
------ ------------------------------------------------- ----------- 217 Nitroglycerine 635 J3490
ALS CITY 218 Phenergan 25 mg 4.50
219 Sodium Bicarb 100meq 20.30 J3490
180 BASE RATE 475.OD A0427 220 Thiamine 100 mg 5.10 J3490
221 Versed 2-4 mg 23.95 J3490
223 PER LOADED MILE 9.00 A0425 222 Xylocaine Jelly 12.70 J3490
188 DISPOSABLE SUPPLIES 60.00 A0398
186 DEFIB DISP SUPPLIES 100.00 A0392
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ALS COUNTY ------------
181 BASE RATE 575.00 A0427
224 PER LOADED MILE 9.50 A0425
189 DISPOSABLE SUPPLIES 70.00 A0398
187 DEFIB DISP SUPPLIES 110.00 A0392
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190 DOA BASE RATE 50.00 A0362
7 DOA TRANSPORT 150.00 A0999
191 STAND-BY PER HOUR 50.00 A0420
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Jason Ness 11-03-01 - 2/2005
Elliott Grayson 04-01-03
Hattie Kuper 05-30-03
Shane Kuper 05 -31-03
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July 7, 2005
To: Mayor Ken Olson,
City Counsel
And citizens the city of Laurel, Montana.
Dear Mayor Olson,
The reason for this letter is to propose a Double Marathon,
CIark and Sacajawea Arrival Ceielrration, Full Stage Flay
of the entire Voyage of Discovery and Re-creation of the
200 anniversary of the arrival of the William Clark lead, Voyage of
Discovery to what is now Laurel, Montana.
Clark's crew was the only members of the Corps of Discovery to
explore the Yellowstone River. Information about their exploration is
scant as early historians chose to focus on "Lewis's fight killing two
Blackfeet and their galloping escape. (This is to be re-enacted at
• Thomson Park after the Clark re-enactment.)
Clark stopped at locations just west of Laurel, and again at a site
near the confluence of the Yellowstone River and the Clarks Fork .
Crew members Shields and Pryor had an encounter with Crow
Indians who stole the horses bought from the Shoshone to give to a
prominent trapper by the name of Heney for US trading rights on the
Missouri. Horses were the equivalent of money at that time in
history.)
Because they were herding so many horses, Pryor and Shields
fell behind Clark's group. Clark had with him his slave Ben York,
guide Toussant Charbonneau (His wife Sacajawea and child, now a
year and one half, Jean Baptiste (Pompey) Charbonneau,) soon to be
famous mountain man, John Colter .
The next day Shields was attacked by wolves near Square Butte
and badly bitten on the hand. Pryor saved his life by clubbing the
animal away. Shields and Pryor caught up with. Clark at Pompey's
• Tower. (Yes, that's how Clark listed it in his journal.)
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My proposal is that Clark's arrival be re-enacted on the river
itself somewhere near, or at Riverside park. (On or about July 24-5-
6, 2006).
I offer you my services as a paid consultant in for the over-all
planning,., forming of and coordination of this event. (This type of
many work teams, individual volunteers, casting directors, music
direction and a team of~nublicity coordinators.
- I would propose that we also get kids involved with a 20 mini-
performance in the park by children 9-12 during the rendezvous
barbecue portion of the celebration. I have the music and program.
(Written by another composer/author.)
THE TIMETABLE:
At io AM a marathon of runners and horseback riders and
experienced boatmen begin at a point west of Columbus... their •
arrival in Laurel is timed so that the actors of part one can lead them
into the Riverside area.
i) Smoke Signals from the south to be recreated prior to the
(4PM) appearance of the Clark expedition at the Riverside. This is the
signal to all gathered that Clark, Sacajawea, baby Pomp, husband and
guide Charbonneau, York (Clark's huge black slave), and the others in
this crew are approaching to a fanfare of trumpets.
2) (4-5 PM) The arrival of a scout (Jim Colter) from down the Clark's
Fork and his meeting with and announcement to Clark that the river
appeared navigable into the mountains. He also raves of the beauty
and mystery of the place called Yellowstone.
2-a) Clark listens with interest to stories of the Yellowstone (Park
area) but the idea of enormous waterfalls and smelly smoke arising
from the earth were probably too much for Clark to comprehend..
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Thus Clark writes Yellowstone in his journal, then draws a line
through the word. (Sacajawea will also tell him of the frightening
Yellowstone, but by now the bugs were eating them alive and the time
line to meet with Lewis was at hand, so any exploration by the
expedition into what they thought was Spanish territory was tabled.)
g} A Mountain man Rondevious and barbecue dinner on the football
field or Thompson Park, with organized horsemen as crew members,
old time fiddlers for enjoyment and an actor playing "Jim Colter" and
the children's singing and acting, energizes the audience with bits of
stories that will follow inside the theater. (5-~ PM)
4) My musical "AMERICAN HEROES" The Truth about Lewis and
Clark performs in the High School Gym or theater.
This historically correct musical is a great educational and
emotional portrayal of what the crew of the Expedition endured. It
would be a two day "one of a kind" educational experience in local
• history. The two-hour musical-history production will conclude with
everyone singing about the triumph of the Expeditions safe return.
Songs and fiddlers and audience singing will continue during the
finale, curtain calls and exit music.
5) This "Lewis and Clark Spectacular" will involve well over goo
Laurel people (The key players (g8) will be fit young men i8 to 35+
years old who look good with their shirts off. These men had been
doing physical work of the most strenuous kind for over two years
remember.) About 2g children and some older actors who get to play
Jefferson, Adams, Madison, Gallatin etc. There are roles for
numerous females from i8-8o and for a half dozen very well behaved
children of the ages 5-ii to be in the main show AMERICAN
HEROES. There are parts for older (less fit) men to play the role of
the Indian Chiefs.
Then we need people in various roles from seamstresses, cooks,
saddle club, 5o-bo or actors/singers, io or so mountain men with
muskets, rendezvous supervisors, acting directors, music directors,
• fiddlers, choreographers, adozen boatbuilders, drummers and so on.
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ANDANALL-IMPORTANT "Professional"SOUND PRODUCTION
COMPESNY.- Hired for there expertise. Being able to hear from all
quarters is 100% critical for a festival show like this.
Important for the inside show is the lighting crew with a leader and
staff who rehearse and follow the director's directions with total
competence. These lighting people too are critical to the success or
failure of the show.
Next, but not least are the set builders, set painters, musical director,
several storytellers, Programs, Book and CD sellers, ushers and the
program co-ordination and a printer.
**~`A DIRECTOR OF PUBLICITY who will create and direct publicity
starting months in advance and building and building a media frenzy
(over and over) to all media in south central Montana! This is the
most important job of them all and publicity must be relentlessly and
creatively designed •
I will volunteer be the leader of this part of the project, for if
it fails, the entire concept fails. i suggest we will need the Outlook,
Gazette, Carbon County News, etc., as well as radio and television
media coverage months "Before" anything happens, to announce the
event and the who, what, why, when and where it will take place.
Someone needs to be in charge of making huge signs at all entrances
to Laurel and the Riverside.
Also needed as the production date nears:
A dozen competent grips to do muscle work such as moving and or
building audience stands, several transportation coordinators to
move actors and support people from location to location. Also
needed will be safety officers, each in charge of an assigned portion of
the proceedings, police for crowd control and public safety, Janitorial
Staff for -clean up between and after the final show. Don't forget
garbage disposal, port-a-potties at the Riverside and football field (Or
Thomson Park), custodian in charge of patron comfort (air •
conditioning).
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This is a big project built around "a once in our lifetime"
opportunity for Laurel. The economic impact on the city of
Laurel should be tremendous.
The Social and Historic pride will be remembered for years. The
impact on the local musical arts may last for generations.
Respectfully,
Wayne H. Freeman Class of'54
509-~64-8048. cell is X60-944.2 email: sk_yline(p?televar.com
1 am available to come "home" to discuss this idea with you
and the city leaders at anytime after July i6+~.