HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Workshop Minutes 12.26.2006 MINUTES
COUNCIL WORKSHOP
DECEMBER 26, 2006 6:30 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
A Council Workshop was held in the Council Chambers and called to order by President Gay Easton
at 6:30 p.m. on December 26, 2006.
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:
x Dick Fritzler
x Kate Hart
_x_ Gay Easton
Jennifer Johnson
OT~F~RS PRESENT:
Sam Painter
Mary Embleton
_x_ Doug Poehls
Mark Mace
Chuck Diekerson
_x_ Norm Stamper
Mark Richards
P~nnino_ Board:
· Review of the proposed changes to the subdivision rag, lmions
Mark Richards stated the subdivision regulations will be presented for the council's review in the next
month. The regulations, which must be adopted by October 1, 2007, hove already been approved by
the City-County Planning Board.
· Resolution- McLelland Quitclaim Deed
The resolution was approved at a special council meeting just prior to this council workshop.
Clerk/Treasurer:
· Resolution - State and Federal Surplus Programs
Mary Embleton stated that the resolution must be approved annually. The State of Montana needs the
city's agreement end the list of authorized people authorized to purchase surplus items through the
State. ~ resolution will be on the council agenda on January 2, 2006.
Executive review:
· Update - Thomae Lumber encroachment permit
There was no public input.
Public ]Gout (three-minute limit):
Citizens may nddress 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 minute~ While all comments are welcome, the Council will not take action
on any item not on the agenda~
Council Workshop Minutes of December 26, 2006
Sam Painter stated that some minor issues still need to be resolved, and the encroachment permit will
be presented at the council workshop on January 9t~.
· Update - City ofLaurel's website
Work is continuing on the city's website.
· Arbor Day Proclamation
Mayor Oison will make the Arbor Day Proclamation for the last Friday in April. Two trees remaining
from the East First Street project will be planted on Arbor Day.
· Council Appointments: Ward 1 and Ward 4
Advertisements will be placed in the newspaper for the two council vacancies.
Review of draf~ council anenda for Januar~ 2~ 2007:
· Public Hem-in§ - Intent to adopt official Schedule of Fees and Charges
The public hea~ing will be held on January 2~d. Mark stated that the final modifications are being
made to the schedule of fees and charges.
.Ann oun~Ji~ent8:
Thero wer~ Do announcomeflts.
Attendnnee at the Januar~ 2na emmcil meetlno
All will attend.
Other items:
President Easton wished everyone a happy new year.
Mary recently had a conversation with Dan McGee regarding the proposed legislation for increasing
debt limitation for general obligation bonds. Mr. McGee agreed to assist and has reserved a drag bill
spot for this issue. MaeNan EHingson will also assist with the proposed legislation.
The council workshop adjourned at 6:41 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Cindy Allen
Council Seere~ary
NOTE: This meeting is open to the public. This meeting is for informtion and discussion of
the Council for the listed workshop agenda item~
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