HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Minutes 05.16.2006MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF LAUREL
May 16, 2006
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Laurel, Montana, was held in the
Council Chambem and called to order by Mayor Ken Olson at 6 30 p m. on May 16, 2006.
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:
Dick Fritzler
Gay Easton
Jennifer Johnson
Doug Poehls
Mark Mace
Chuck Dickerson
COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT:
Kate Hart
Norm Stamper
OTHER STAFF PRESENT:
Mary Embleton
Cal Cumin
Kc;th Molyneaux
Mayor Olson led the Pledge of Allegiance to the American flag.
Mayor Olson asked the council to observe a moment of silence.
MINUTES:
Motion by Alderman Easton to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of May 2, 2006,
as presented, seconded by Alderman Fritzler. There was no public comment or:council discussion.
A vote was taken on the motion. All six aldermen/women present voted aye. Motion carried 6-0.
CORRESPONDENCE:
Montana Mnnicipal Insurance Authority: Risk Management Bulletin #12-06 regarding seasonal;
volunteer, and contracted employment considerations.
The White House: Letter of May 1, 2006 regarding the CDBG program.
Laurel Chamber of Commerce: Letter of May 5, 2006 regarding request to hold the annual Grand
Parade and the Chief Joseph Run on July 4, 2006.
PUBLIC HEARING: Conditional Use Permit for Block 3, Lot 7,' of Iron Horse Station
Subdivision (corner of Alder Avenue and East Maryland Lane, to allow an Elderly
Independent Living, Assisted Living, and future Nursing Cottage, and to allow the building
height to increase from 25 feet to 45 feet.
Mayor Olson asked Cal Cumin to introduce the subject to the council.
The request from St. John's Lutheran Ministries of Billings is for a conditional use for Block 3, Lot
7, of Iron Horse Station Subdivision to allow them to increase the height allowed in a community
commercial area. The maximum height for community commercial is 25 feet, and they would like
to raise it to 45 feet. Because living units and dwelling units constantly change in the market, Cal
also asked St. John's to clarify in this conditional use process exactly what they were going to do at
this location. St. John's has indicated they would put Elderly Independent Living, Assisted Living,
and future Nursing Cottage on the site where this conditional use is requested. The council
previously received an explanation of the units and the maps for the site. The Planning Board held a
public hearing because conditional uses are an introduction of something unusual in a residential
neighborhood and the purpose is to make sure conditions are put on the uses to mitigate any adverse
impact. In this particular case, there is no adverse impact and there were no opponents to the project
at the Planning Board's public hearing.
Cai introduced the applicant, David Trost, from St. John's Lutheran Ministries.
David Trost, who resides in Billings, Montana, represented St. John's Lutheran Ministries in the
project called The Crossings. The Crossings and the conditional use permit requested is specifically
two-fold: one is to clarify the zoning that currently exists in that neighborhood. If it was a
residential zoning, there would be no height restrictions, but there are height restrictions in a
commercial zoning district. They are asking for a variance for a height of 45 feet. They would have
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planned a 25-foot structure; however, in this particular neighborhood, they felt that spreading the
project over a larger footprint was going to be adverse to the neighborhood more than a smaller and
taller footprint. They chose to build a design that is three stories. The Crossings will consist of
basically three components. One will be an independent living center, which will be mainly featured
in marketing to this community. It will consist of 24 units on the first and third floors of the three-
story building. Sandwiched in the middle of the three-story building will be a twelve-unit assisted
living center for folks who need a little help. It will be marketed and communicated as being
independent living with supportive services. The third component to The Crossings project will be a
twelve-bedroom cottage. This cottage will be a free-standing structure within the Block 7 property
and will be basically a large house with 7,600 square feet. The bedrooms will be surrounded by a
common living area, kitchen, and dining space. The residents in this cottage will primarily be folks
with memory issues, including dementia or Alzheimer's disease and it will be a secure, safe
environment. The three-story building will be larger on the first floor than the second and third
floors.
David thanked the council and stated that they are honored to be part of the Laurel community.
Mayor Olson read the procedure for public hearings.
Mayor Olson opened the public hearing.
Mayor Olson asked three times if there were any proponents. There were none.
Mayor Olson asked three times if there were any opponents. There were none.
Mayor Olson closed the public hearing.
CONSENT ITEMS:
· Clerk/Treasurer Financial Statements for the month of April 2006.
· Approval of Payroll Register for PPE 05/07/2006 totaling $131,234.31.
· Receiving the Committee Reports into the Record.
--Budget/Finance Committee minutes of April 18, 2006 were presented.
--Tree Board minutes of April 24, 2006 were presented.
--City-County Planning Board minutes of May 4, 2006 were presented.
--Council Workshop minutes of May 9, 2006 were presented.
The mayor asked if there was any separation of consent items. There was none.
Motion by Alderman Mace to approve the consent items as presented, seconded by Alderman
Poehls. There was no public comment or council discussion. A vote was taken on the motion. All
six aldermen/women present voted aye. Motion carried 6-0.
CEREMONIAL CALENDAR: Poppy Day Proclamation
Mayor Olson read the Poppy Day Proclamation, which proclaimed Friday, May 26th, as Poppy Day
in the City of Laurel.
REPORTS OF BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS: Marvin Carter, Beartooth RC&D
Mayor Olson introduced Marvin Carter, the Chairman of the Beartooth RC&D.
Marvin stated that the RC&D is a Resource Conservation and Development group that meets on the
third Thursday every other month. Alderman Easton represents the Yellowstone Soil Conservation
District and Marvin has represented the city for many years on the board. The City of Laurel
contracts with the Beartooth RC&D for services. Mary mentioned some of the projects with which
the RC&D has assisted the city. Beartooth RC&D assisted with the park after the theatre burned
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down, assisted the firemen with the memorial park, and assisted with the swimming pool design.
They also assisted the Airport Authority with their web site. Those things have not brought in a lot
of money, but they are on the edge 0fmaybe bringing some good money to the Laurel area. There is
a possibility ora bio-diesel plant coming in to the Laurel area, which would be a $10 to $20 million
project. Since it would not be located in the downtown area, the city might not see a lot of tax
revenue from that, but there would be some from the county. State Commerce is working on
locating a $15 to $30 million liquid nitrogen project in the Laurel area. Beartooth RC&D also
assisted the Laurel Development Corporation with the Solid Foundations project. The City of Laurel
pays $1,400 per year for their services. When they write grants for the city, they receive money
from the grants which helps them continue working and does not raise the city's fee. The RC&D
participates in a RLF, revolving loan fund. These include the meat plant on Thiel Road and the
business in the old Ford garage. The meat plant is not in operation right now, but the people are
repaying the loan. The Beartooth RC&D is available to assist the city.
The RC&D covers the City of Billings, Yellowstone, Big Horn, Carbon, Sweet Grass, and Stillwater
Counties. There are other RC&D districts in Hamilton, Sidney, Havre, Bozeman, and the Butte-
Dillon area. RC&D tries to keep abreast of programs that are important to the city and the
community and hopes to go into the economics of it. In the past few years, Hardin has been the big
player with the electrical generating plant, the ethanol plant, a highway to bring the coal into the
generating plant, and talk about the prison. RC&D is in the process of trying to get a wind
generation around the Big Timber area. RC&D is currently headquartered in Joliet and is
considering relocation in Laurel.
Alderwoman Johnson asked Marv how he feels about Big Sky EDA taking over some of the
administration of the loans.
Marv explained that Beartooth RC&D is not excited about it. They met with the County
Commissioners regarding Big Sky EDA today and reached a mutual agreement to remain the same
for six months. If the success has not improved by then, some changes might be made at the end of
the year. Mary stated that he did not know what Big Sky EDA has done for Laurel.
Alderwoman Johnson stated that Big Sky EDA was instrumental in the new coker unit at Cenex.
Cenex is building something that is so big that Pat Kimmet agreed to be on the Big Sky EDA Board
and they financed a huge amount of money for Cenex.
Marv stated that he never read that and thinks the $300 million project is all financed from Cenex
Harvest States. Beartooth RC&D is hoping that one of the $10 million projects he mentioned earlier
could be shirttailed in at the refinery. If Cenex does not want it, it might go to Hardin. Beartooth
RC&D partners with Big Sky EDA on projects.
Mayor Olson stated that Beartooth RC&D assists whenever possible to make projects progress.
They do not finance, but the agency helps find the financing and tries to help entrepreneurs and cities
with projects.
Marvin stated that RC&D was very instrumental in the Trans Tech development and the Sysco
operation. The Trans Tech businesses have provided millions of dollars of tax valuation to
Yellowstone County.
Marvin gave the Memorandum of Understanding with Beartooth RC&D to the clerk-treasurer.
Mary Embleton voiced support for the Beartooth RC&D. They perform a vital function in the City
of Laurel with the monthly homebuyer classes. The City of Laurel has partnered with them with the
HOME grant program. That service is used as part of the city's match and Big Sky EDA also
contracts with the city for the HOME Program. This partnership has helped a lot of people to
purchase homes in Laurel.
Marvin stated that thirty-one people attended homebuyer education last week. Between 1,600 and
2,000 people have received training, and sixty percent have been fortunate to get into homes through
the Homebuyer Education. It would be a big loss if the program was lost.
Cal stated the importance of the RC&D. He works with three of the five counties that RC&D
covers. They have an excellent record, are very effective, and are at the gross roots level of things.
He thinks it is incumbent on this community to support the RC&D, especially in six months when
they will be evaluated again.
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AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION (THREE-MINUTE LIMIT):
Darrell Johnson indicated that he wished to speak; however, he agreed to wait until Resolution No.
R06-54 was presented under Scheduled Matters.
SCHEDULED MATTERS:
· Confirmation of Appointments.
Laurel Police Reserves:
Mayor Olson appointed Mike Atkinson to the Laurel Police Reserves.
Motion by Alderman Poehls to approve the appointment of Mike AtkinSon to the Laurel
Police Reserves, seconded by Alderman Mace. There was no public comment.
Alderman Dickerson asked to have the record corrected to show that it is Mike Atkinson, Jr., as
stated on the May 9th council workshop agenda, that is being appointed and not Mike Atkinson.
Mayor Olson stated that, at the council workshop on May 9th, Chief Musson indicated that it should
not be Mike Atkinson, Jr.
A vote was taken on the motion. All six aldermen/women present voted aye. Motion Carried 6-0.
Ordinance No. O06-04: Ordinance amending the Laurel Municipal Code to provide
the city council the authority to establish and adopt the city's fees and charges for
services it provides by annual resolution. Second reading.
Motion by Alderman Mace to adopt Ordinance No. 006-04, seconded by Alderman Poehls.
There was no public comment or council discussion.
Motion by Alderman Poehls to amend Ordinance NO. O06-04 to include the changes
presented at the council workshop on May 9th,* seconded by Alderman Mace. There was no public
comment.
*(The changes added verbiage to the ordinance for the following: for fees and charges to be
established by annual Resolution after a public hearing; for fees and charges to be established
annually by City Council Resolution after apublic hearing. A copy of the ordinance, with changes
highlighted, is attached to the original, signed council minutes.)
Alderwoman Johnson stated that she does not like the annual requirement and thinks it is wrong for
the council to dictate to the city staff that it wants an armual resolution. Whether or not the council
approves it, she does not think it is necessary to do the annual resolution for fees for the cityl
Alderman Poehls stated that an annual review of fees does not mean there have to be any changes,
but he thinks they shoUld be addressed on an annual basis.
A vote was taken on the motion to amend Ordinance NO. 006-04 Motion carded 5-1, with
Alderw0man Johnson voting nay.
A vote was taken on the motion to adopt Ordinance No. 006-04. All six aldermen/women Present
voted aye. Motion carried 5-1, with Alderwoman Johnson voting nay.
Resolution No. R06-50: Resolution authorizing participation in the Board of
Investments of thc State of Montana Annual Adjustable Rate Tender Option Municipal
Finance Consolidation Act Bonds (INTERCAP Revolving Program), approving the
form and terms of the loan agreement and authorizing the execution and delivery of
documents related thereto.
Motion by Alderman Dickerson to approve Resolution No. R06-50, seconded by Alderman
Mace. There was no public comment or council discussion. A vote was taken on the motion. All
six aldermen/women present voted aye. Motion carried 6-0.
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Resolution No. R06-51: A resolution approving an agreement between the City of
Laurel and Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch, said agreement relating to fire
protection.
Motion by Alderman Poehls to approve Resolution No. R06-51, seconded by Alderman
Fritzler. There was no public comment or council discussion. A vote was taken on the motion. All
six aldermen/women present voted aye. Motion carded 6-0.
· Resolution No. R06-52: A resolution approving agreements between the City of Laurel
and Laurel Fire District No. 5, said agreements relating to fire protection.
Motion by Alderwoman Johnson to approve Resolution No. R06-52, seconded by Alderman
Poehls. There was no public comment or council discussion. A vote was taken on the motion. All
six aldermen/women present voted aye. Motion carried 6-0.
· Resolution No. R06-53: A resolution approving agreements between the City of Laurel
and Laurel Fire District No. 8, said agreements relating to fire protection.
Motion by Alderman Mace to approve Resolution No. R06-53, seconded by Alderman
Poehls. There was no public comment or council discussion. A vote was taken on the motion. All
six aldermen/women present voted aye. Motion carried 6-0.
· Resolution No. R06-54: A resolution approving a lease agreement between the City of
Laurel and the Laurel Rifle Club providing for the use of city-owned property.
Motion by Alderman Ffitzler to approve Resolution No. R06-54, seconded by Alderman
Dickerson.
Darrell Johnson, 671 Teepee Trail, Billings, is the president of the Laurel Rifle Club. He lives in
Billings and works for Cenex in Laurel. He thanked the council and mayor for trying to get this
resolved. The club is growing and has about ninety young shooters fight now. The Laurel Rifle
Club hosts the State Games in their club every year, and it draws quite a crowd. The local youth do
quite well in the State Games. The building needs a lot of repair and Darrell has applied for some
NRA grants for that purpose. In order to receive the grants, the club needs a viable long-term lease.
The grant would provide over $8,000 for improvements to the building. The lease will guarantee
that the program will continue many more years, and the club plans to apply for another grant next
year. Darrell stated his appreciation for the work on this.
Marvin Carter, 307 Sixth Avenue, mentioned that the Beartooth RC&D could provide assistance to
the Laurel Rifle Club.
Alderman Easton asked Darrell if he had read the lease agreement. Darrell had read a draft that
Mayor Olson presented to him previously. Alderman Easton mentioned that this lease is only for the
Laurel Rifle Club and does not address the other entities at Riverside Park. He expressed his support
for the work of the club.
Mayor Olson recognized the work of the task force that addressed the club leases.
A vote was taken on the motion to approve Resolution No. R06-54. All six aldermen/women
present voted aye. Motion carried 6-0.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA: None.
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS (ONE-MINUTE LIMIT): None.
COUNCIL DISCUSSION:
The Yellowstone Valley YMCA annual dinner auction is scheduled for Saturday, May 20th, at the
Laurel Rod and Gun Club. Alderman Poehls asked the council members to support the fundraising
event. The goal is to raise $20,000 for the YMCA.
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Alderwoman Johnson attended the Yellowstone Historic Preservation Board meeting today. She
explained information about the Preserve America Designation, which will be on the council
workshop agenda on May 30th.
Western Heritage Center is having a special presentation on Teddy Roosevelt at noon on Thursday,
May 18th.
A reception for the Governor's Historic and Cultural Advisory Council will be hosted by CTA
Architects, on May 22nd, from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m.
On Wednesday, May 17th, Big Sky EDA and EDC have scheduled a presentation on the local option
tax at the MSU~Billings downtown campus.
Alderman Easton mentioned that the Yellowstone Conservation District is trying to further the study
on the groundwater in the West Billings development and wants to hire the Bureau of Mines to
continue this study. Wells were drilled through this area three or four years ago, and they want to do
a study to see the effect of new development on the aquifers and what the water solutions might be.
They are asking the City of Laurel for .a letter of support for the $75,000 grant. The grant
application deadline was May 15th, bnt letters of support can be submitted through August. The
letter of support for the Yellowstone Conservation District will be added to the May 30th council
workshop agenda.
Mayor Olson sent a letter granting the Laurel Volunteer Fire Department permission to set off
fireworks on July 4, 2006. The police chief approved the Chamber of Commerce's request for the
Grand Parade and the Chief Joseph Run.
Mayor Olson will participate in a workshop panel on May 23rd during the Governor's Conference.
The discussion will be on homeland security and how its effects are being dealt with by
communities~
Mayor Olson stated that the preliminary budget for the General Fund will be presented at a council
workshop on Tuesday, May 23rd, at 6:30 p.m.
Alderman Dickerson asked that the lights for the Kids' Kingdom be included on the May 30th
council workshop agenda.
Mayor Olson recently attended a gathering of the coordinators of the Kiwanis playground equipment
project. He told them that the council would like to give recognition to the participants soon.
UNSCHEDULED MATTERS: None.
Mary Embleton attended the District 11 Montana League of Cities and Towns meeting in Billings
today. She will distribute some information to the council tomorrow. Representatives from Hardin,
Bridger, Broadus, Lodge Grass, Laurel, Columbus, and Billings attended the meeting. Local option
taxes were the main topic of discussion. There will be some interesting developments on how we
are going to partner up with our big neighbor to the east because there was some expression of not
wishing to include any revenue sharing if a local option tax or resort tax passes. There was good
discussion. Alec Hansen will take this back to the legislative committee and board to prepare for the
legislative session.
Alderman Dickerson stated that the Municipal Clerks banquet was enjoyable and Mary did an
excellent job.
Mary expressed thanks for the kind words and mentioned that it was one of the biggest Institutes so
far. Ken Weaver and Judy Mathre were extremely surprised and appreciative of being honored at
the banquet. Mary thanked the council and mayor for their support and encouraged them to attend
the fall conference in West Yellowstone in October.
Alderman Mace reported on the budget sessions at the Institute. Ken Weaver gave a presentation on
trends in budgeting. Communities are starting to track five and ten-year trends, and Ken Weaver
suggested that communities post a graph to show progress made budget wise. Alderman Mace
expressed thanks to Mary for doing an excellent job.
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Mayor Olson mentioned that those who attend the meeting get a lot of insight by mingling with
people from other communities with similar problems.
ADJOURNMENT:
Motion by Alderman Easton to adjourn the council meeting, seconded by Alderman Poehls.
There was no public comment or council discussion. A vote was taken on the motion. All six
aldermen/women present voted aye. Motion carried 6-0.
There being no further business to come before the council at this time, the meeting was adjourned at
7:35 p.m.
Cindy Alle~ Secretary
Approved by the Mayor and passed by the City Council of the City of Laurel, Montana, this 6th day
of June, 2006.
>~lmeth E. Ols~n, Jr., ~f~y0r
Attest:
Mary K. ~bl~ton, Clerk-Treasu~rer
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ORDUNANCE NO. 006-04
DRAFT
ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LAUREL MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROVIDE THE CITY
COUNCIL THE AUTHORITY TO ESTABLISH AND ADOPT THE CITY'S FEES AND
CHARGES FOR SERVICES IT PROVIDES BY ANNUAL RESOLUTION
AFTER A PUBLIC HEARING.
WHEREAS, the City of Laurel provides a wide range o f services for the public and its citizens
and charges a reasonable fee and/or charge for its services in order to pay for the service; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to establish a Schedule of Fees and Charges by annual
resolution to enable the city staff and the public to have notice and immediate access to the fees or
charges for services enforceable within the jurisdiction of the City of Laurel; and
WHEREAS, by combining the various services and the respective fees into one Schedule of
Fees and Charges the public and citizens will have immediate access and notice to the various fees
and charges levied by the City in a format that is simple to understand; and
WHEREAS, having one Schedule of Fees and Charges will enable the City Council to review
and adjust the fees and charges on an annual basis; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to review, adjust and adopt a Schedule of Fees and
Charges by resolution on an annual basis after a public hearing.
IT IS HEREBY ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Laurel, Montana, that the
Laurel Municipal Code is hereby modified and amended as follows:
2.80.040 Library funding.
A. The city council shall provide funding for the city public library, in such amounts as
the city may determine from time to time in its sole discretion, through the general budgeting process,
from out of the all-purpose mill levy. The City Council, with the anomval of the librar~ board, shall
establish reasonable fees and/or charges for library related and provided services by annual
Resolution after a ouhlle hea_6nr, '
B. The city is authorized to accept all donations or public subscriptions, gills or bequests
for library purposes and to deposit them in the appropriate cash account in the general fund. (Ord.
1015, 1992: prior code § 19.04.040)
5.04.010 Scope. (Business Licenses in General)
The pmvisinns of this chapter apply to thc issuance of every kind of license or permit
authorized by the city. Whenever a provision of a particular licensing ordinance shall be deemed in
conflict with any phrase or section of this chapter, the provision of the particular licensing ordinance
shall prevail. The City Council .qhall establish reasonable fees and/or charges for all licenses and
oermits issued within the jurisdiction of the City by annual Resolution after a oublic he. ha. (Prior
code § 5.04.010) -
5.08.010 General business license fees.
The City Council shall establish city license fees and/~ for all businesses of whatever
kind or nature ~h~n
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............................ within the jurisdiction of the City by annual Resolution after
(Ord. 94-23, 1994: prior code § 5.44.010)
5.08.020 Utility services license fees.
The city license fee for a business dealing in utility services, including but not limited to
eleetrie end light power, natural gas, end telephone service shall be established
Council Resolution after a Public hearing. *.-.-
............... a ..... F~ Y~,,~. (Prior code § 5.44.020)
5.08.030 Apartments, hotels, motels, boardinghouses--Lieanso fees.
A. The city license fee for apartments and boardinghouses in which there are three or
more rental units shall be ........ · ·
established armuallv bv City Council Resolution ~ff_m-_ a tmblic hearing.
B. The city license fee for hotels end motels shall be ~a~g-pet-y~ established_
anm~mlly by City Council Resolution after a _oublic hearin?. (Prior code § 5.44.030)
5.12.040 Beer retailer fee.
A. The liCense fee to the city for any unit ora nationally chartered veteran's orgenization
doing business as a beer retailer shall be *_h~--
~ ........... ~ ....e..~t:, established ~__~___u.u.u.u.u.u~E
by City Council Resolution after a vublic hearim,
B. The license fee to the city for all other persons doing business as a beer retailer for the
year July 1, 1985 to June 30, 1986, and for all subsequent years shall be
established annnally by City Council Resolution afte~ a ooblie hearln, (Ord. 882, 1986: prior code §
5.36.040) -
5.12.050 Beer and wine retailers fee.
A. The license fee to the city for eny unit of a nationally chartered veteran's organization
doing business as a beer and wine retailer shall be *-~'-a .... .~11.... ~.1 , .... ~... 4~ ..... 4.~ '
................... ~ ......... established
ammallv by City Council Resolution after a oublic headn~.
B. The license fee to the city for all other persons doing business as a beer and wine
retailer for the year July 1, 1985 to June 30, 1986, and for all subsequent years shall be ~Mmmtreg
~::ar~. established annually by City Council Resolution aider a nublic heorin~. (Ord. 883, 1986: prior
code § 5.36.050) ~
5.12.060 All beverage retailer fee.
A. The license fee to the city for eny unit ora nationally chartered veteran's orgenization
doing business as en all beverage retailer shall be ~t..~ ~i.--~E~ ..... 1.t~ ~1~ ..... ~ g~ ..... 'fl
established amaually by City Council Resolution after a public heisting.
B. The license fee to the city for ail other persons doing business as en all beverage
retailer for the year July 1, 1985, to June 30, 1986, and for all subsequent years shall be f~r-hundr-ed
~,:..~ a~c,!?~. Established annually by City Council Resolution after a public heaHn~. (Ord. 884, 1986:
prior code § 5.36.060)
5.12.070 Organization fee.
The license fee to the city for any fl'atemai club or organization entitled to an alcoholic
beverage license under the Montana Alcoholic Beverage Code shall be ~
................ , .................. O. established annually by City Council Resolution after a
~p__~_~_.l~j~. (Prior code § 5.36.070)
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5.20.040 Amusement license fees.
The annual license fee for each business or establishment containing any amusement devices
or games, including but not limited to pool tables, jukeboxes, electronic games, and pinball machines,
excepting devices as are covered by M. C. A. Title 23, Chapter 5, Part 6, sh~l be
yee~. established annually by City Council Resolution aiter a public hearing. (Ord. 02-19, 2002: Ord.
915, 1987: prior code § 5.24.040)
5.24.020 License fee.
The city license fee for engaging in the junk business shall be f~-d~garq~pe~-yeo~
established annuallY by City Council Resolution after a r)uhl!, hearing. (Prior code § 5.12.020)
5.28.030 License fee.
The fee for a city license to engage in the business of pawnbroker shall be o~Mata~,re~h~a~
~ establ<ished annually by City Council Resolution after a public hearing, (Prior code §
5.2O.O30)
5.36.030 License fee. (entertainment and dancing )
The license fee shall be ~ established annually by City Council Resolution
~ in addition to any other license fees paid under the cede. The license shall not
be transferable to a subsequent owner. (Prior cede § 5.28.030)
5.40.030 Annual license fee for taxicabs.
A. The annual fee for an owner shall be 5fly d~,Rar: established annually by City Council
Resolution afa~ a public hearing whether he/she drives a taxicab or not. (Ord. 1032, 1992: prior code
§ 5.32.030)
5.44.040 License fee.
The fee for a city license to engage in the business of transient merchant ' '
+~'~'~--. +~...~ ...... ~v~..a"' ..-~ .... ~..o. shall be established annu~!!y by City Council Resolution ~fl~ a public
Matin4. The fee may only be prorated to one-half year. (Ord. 02-21, 2002: Prior code § 5.08.040)
5.48.010 Dairy and creamery operating fee.
The city license fee required for operating a dairy or creamery shall be f~-~Mla~m-lt~
established annually by City Council Resolution after a nublic h~ring. (Prior code § 5.56.010)
5.48.020 Milk distributor fee.
The city license fee required for distributing milk or milk products on a regular route shall be
.... ~ ....... ,,,,. ycar. established annually by City Council Resolution after a public hearing
(Prior code § 5.56.020)
5.48.030 Dairies or creameries distributing fee.
The city license fee required for a dairy or creamery distributing milk or milk products on a
regular route shall be *~':"*" ~"~ ,.1~11
........
.... ~ ......... v,-- :~az. established annually by City Council Resolution
g~,21.gla[~i~. (Prior code § 5.56.030)
5.52.080 Payment to city.
In consideration for the rights, privileges and services granted under a license hereunder and
as compensation to the city for the use of its public ways and places by the licensees, and in lieu of all
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occupation and license taxes, the licensee shall, on or befere January 15th of each year, pay to the city
the sum c, fen~ hu.':~-c~ de,!!a:-a ~aeh ~':~ e;'~' year cf the ~::~nty year t~.~r:r, cf the !ic~:-~e. established
annually by City Council Resolution ,liar a public ~, Should the license come into effect after
July 1 st of any given year, the license fee shall be [n Se :'.~m zf 5~y ~r,!!ars one half for that year, and
o~.~a~ged~la~ the full fee for each year thereafter. The city reserves the right to review and
modify the license fee annually ~ through Resolution after a public hearing, (Prior
code § 5.52.080)
5.60.060 Fees.
The annual fee for a sexually oriented business operator's license, whether new or renewal, is
g~-tf~g, qto~a~ shall be established annually by City Council Resolution after a public hearing.
The annual fee for a sexually oriented business employee license, whether new or renewal, ~
a-.z12ar~, shall be established nnm~s_!ty by City Council Resolution alter a public l~xln- These fees
are to be used to pay for the cost of the administration and enforcement of this chapt~. (Ord. 00-4
(part), 2000)
6.08.020 License fee.
A. A license fee,~:, ~-,~... ~ ~-~"~..~ ~ o._..~'~' be r~--,--~:a for each neutered male dog and spayed
female dog and a hcense fee .......... ~1~11 ~ pa;~ for each unspayed female dog and unneutered
male dog shall be established annually by City Council Resolution after a public hearin[,.
6.08.060 Kennel license required.
Any person maintaining a kennel as defined in Section 6.04.010 shall pay an annual license
fee ........ ~' · ....,~../4:~,,~...,~~.~"'1~11.......... ,,~- J,~,-~ established annually by City Council Resolution after a public,
hearing for maintaining such kennel No license shall be issued until the premises to be used for the
kennel has been inspected and approved by the department of the city. (Prior cede § 7.04.080)
6.12.020 Impoundment notice and terms.
B. The owner must redeem the impounded animal within five days after the giving of
notice, or it shall be subject to disposal by the poundrp, aster or any law enforcement officer, as
provided in Section 6.12.030. The owner of any impounded dog or other animal may not regain
possession of the animal until he/she has paid an impounding fee ~
~e~"a and a boarding ~ chame established annually by City Council Resolution alter a public,
hearin~ for i~s keeping the dog for each twenty-four hour period, or part thereef~ that it is impounded.
NEW SECTION:
8.04.250 City Service Fees and Charges.
The City Council ghnll establish fees and charges for ~rld~t_ional solid waste related services by
Resolution.
10.36.110 Registration required.
All bicycles within the city must be registered by their owners with the city clerk-treasurer and
which time pay the sum established annually by City Council Resolution after a public hearln,
· -,---~ t-~- >~ for licensing and registering the bicycle. (Ord. 97-2 § 4 (part), 1997; prior-code §
10.32.110)
12.08.050 Petadt fees. (Driveways)
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PoatJt, inspection and service fees shall be charged by the city as established annually by City
Council Resolution atter a public ~n~ ~ ...... ~ ....... :.~ ,~.~. ....., ..~_.3~_~. ~a fzz~ (Prior
code § 11.08.050)
NEW SECTION:
12.28.070 Fees and Charges. (Park Rules and Regulatic~ns)
The City Council shall establish reasonable fees and/or charges for the use of the pool, parks
and/or recreation areas and facilities owned by the City by annual Resolution after a oublic hearing
12.44.020 Vacating fee. (Street Vacations)
Vacating fee will be established annually by City Council Resolution after a l~]blle, hearth?
~ to cover cost of notice and administrative costs. (Prior code § 11.32.020)
NEW SECTION.
15.03.010 City fees for building, remodel plumbing, and construction projects.
The City Council shall establish reasonable fees and/or charges for all building, remodel
plumbine and/or construction permits for pmieets within the City by annual, Resolution ~ot a public,
hearing.
15.14.010 Permit required--Application--Fee.
C. Whenever special investigation is required hereunder, the fee for such investigation
shall be established bv annual City Council Resolution after a public he~rinp ~n~, and
shall be in addition to the penifit fee. (Ord. 99-14 (paR), 1999: Ord. 943, 1988: prior code §
15.14.010)
NEW SECTION:
15.36.180 City fees and/charges for signs.
The City Council shall establish reasonable fees and/or charges for all si~,naEe within the
jurisdiction of the City by annual Resolution after a public hearin~
16.56.050 Fees. (Subdivisions)
The appropriate fee shall accompany the preliminary plat and preliminary minor plat. :ghe
r~-~.~e~ .... The City Council shall set the fees m accordance with Section 2.72.060. The plannin?
board shall set policy and periodically adjust same via public hearings ~
'~"-'~': .... '~ -~'~ .... '*' ~ (Prio § 050)
....... ~ ~.- ~, .... ~ ......~ r code 18.72.
16.60.050 Petition fee. (Annexations)
The City Council shall set an Annexation fee w:'!! 5c .~ne ?:'.mdr~,d~ a..~.!!~ tz ez;'~ thz :~.~ of
nztizz r,~d ad~Z~.;~tra'.ivz ~--.:ts. bv annual Resolution after a public hearing in accordance with
Section 2.72.0 60 (Prior code § 18.76.010(D))
17.40.150 Cash in lieu of required parking spaces.
If property subject to the off-street parking requirements of this section is not large enough to
include the number of required spaces specified hereunder, or if the proposed location of the parking
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spaces, whether on-site or off-site, is undesirable in the opinion of the governing body, the city may
accept a cash payment in lieu of some or all of the required number of parking spaces. Such payment
shall ..... ~ ^-^ thz:::,~'~d be set by the City Council by annual Resolutinn afl.hr a ptlblic he~rinr~ for
each required space not being provided. The payment shall be made at the time of application for the
building permit to construct the building or improvement, and shall be deposited to the Laurel parking
fund, to be used by the city for future acquisition, construction, maintenance and improvemem of city-
owned parking spaces. (Ord. 928, 1988: Ord. 893, 1986: prior code § 17.76.010(N))
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that the City Council shall review, modify and adjust its fees
and charges by Resolution approving an official "City of Laurel Schedule of Fees and Charges" on, at
least, an annual basis after a public l~tring or as determined needed by the City Council.
This ordinance shall become effective thirty (30) days a~er final passage by the City Council
and approved by the Mayor.
Introduced and passed on first reading at a regular meeting of the City Council on
,2006, by Alderperson
PASSED and ADOPTED by the Laurel City Council on second reading this __
~ 2006, upon motion of Alderperson
day of
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this
day of ~ 2006.
CITY OF LAUREL
ATTEST:
Kenneth E. Olson, Jr., Mayor
Mary lC Embleton, Clerk-Treasurer
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Sam Painter, Legal Counsel
Elk River Law Office, P.L.L.P.
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