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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPark Board Minutes 10.06.2016 City of Laurel Park Board minutes Thursday October 6, 2016 In attendance were Iry Wilke,Chuck Dickerson, Bruce McGee,Scot Stokes and Gretchen Paulson. Absent was Amy Pollock and LuAnne Engh. Called to order at 5:30 pm. Others in attendance: Phyllis Bromgard, Laurel Lions Club 628-6288. Additional items for Tuesday City Council workshop from the Park Board: • None at this time. 1. Public comment Phyllis Bromgard of the Laurel Lions Club attended. They are wanting a partnership with the Laurel Park Board for making needed improvements to South Pond and Lions Park. They have the resources and would like input and approval for making improvements to the park. This kind of partnership has not occurred in the past and she would like to see that changed. Here is a list of project ideas for Lions Park and south pond: • More benches along the paths—what were the current ones purchased/produced? Could Lions Club purchase and install more? • Add more playground equipment • Fence around the playground equipment • Install volleyball court • Add trees around playground—want to know where to plant them and what kind would be best for the park. We suggested she talk with LuAnne Engh of the Laurel Tree Board. • Future: Install a fishing deck for kids with disabilities to be able to fish without being in the water—similar to the Glasgow, MT fishing deck. Further discussion around fishing and swimming in South pond occurred. Iry agreed to contact the Fish Wildlife&Parks for a program around loaning of fishing poles to kids. 2. Lease negotiations • Lease for the Laurel Rifle Club building? Information per Iry Wilke. Laurel Rifle Club needs an improved air filtration system and has issues with too much lead in the building. Currently,it is a manual labor process to remove the solid lead when needed. The current air filtration system in the building is not in a good spot: it needs updating to improve power in the fan and make the fans mobile to move with the shooting range. Iry stated the building must meet NRA standards by a certain time period at a cost to the Laurel Rifle Club if they are going to lease the building. 3. Riverside Park priorities for improvement Vault toilets: Gretchen read the email from Kurt Markegard dated 9/22/2016,subject:Yellowstone River Draft Restoration Plan. See attached for full wording. Summary of discussion after email was read: • Exxon Mobil to pay settlement, Riverside Park has been chosen to receive a vault toilet in the settlement. • Kurt's suggestion is to wait on paying for a vault toilet if it will be covered in the settlement. • If it doesn't happen,the Park Board and City can proceed as planned to pay and install Vault. • The Fish,Wildlife and Parks department should still be contacted for additional funding for an additional vault due to the traffic brought to Riverside Park for the boat loading dock. Permitting process: September meeting: Kurt to get with Great West Engineering on creating a Task Order for the vault toilet permitting process. He also suggests contacting Fish,Wildlife and Parks(FWP)to help pay for the vaults since the boat ramp is a draw for tourism. October meeting: no update from Kurt on the permitting process. Kurt Markegard or Heidi Jensen—please update the Park Board on the permitting process at Riverside Park with Great West Engineering. Either your attendance at the November meeting or by email would be greatly appreciated. 4. Ideas for park activities- hold for November meeting South Pond was suggested for park activities;there is ample parking,toilets,less mosquitos, Music could be in shelter and food trucks surrounding. Create a running list of activities to remain in future minutes: • Investigate mosquito reducing sprays for park before planned activities. • Movie night in the park • Music in shelter 5. Discuss combining committees with Park Board,Cemetery Commission and Tree Board Iry was not able to meet with Mike Whitaker, Billings Parks and Recreation director in September. He will continue to try to meet with him. 6. Other items. LuAnne asked Shirley Ewan for the details of the pool revenue and attendance. See attached fur full details from Shirley. Here is a quick summary of the numbers: • $247 more in revenue 2016 than 2015 • $9,081 less in expenditures 2016 than 2015 • 2016 deficit:$44,689.58;2015 deficit:$54,024 Difference of$9,328 Great big THANK YOU to the maintenance staff who helped to keep the pool filled with water and warmer this year than in past years. We can see it helped!!! Gretchen Paulson's term is up on 12/31/2016. She will not be renewing her Park Board membership. Phyllis Bromgard is interested in joining the Park Board. We suggested she send a letter to the Mayor with her intent. Priority list of improvements requested by the Park Board for permitting: 1. Install vault toilets&ADA ramping 2. Open campground—(Jaycees to manage)Add bbq pits, upgrade tables,add fire pits and shelter(similar to Thomson park shelter). 3. Add playground equipment—flow through materials,tables and/or benches 4. American Legion building improvements—septic tank and drain field work and fix bathrooms. 5. Clean up metal at old dump in back of Riverside Park—previous estimate sent to Kurt Markegard from Billings metal company to come and do clean up work. November 3 at 5:30pm Agenda items: • Lease negotiations— • Should there be a lease for use of the LRC(Laurel Rifle Club) building? Review existing items discussed in 2015 and invite LRC to a future meeting for discussion on terms. • Next steps for gifting building to Laurel Rod& Gun Club? Waiting on city attorney. • Riverside Park Priorities for Improvement • Vault toilets—Update on Yellowstone River settlement • Riverside Park permitting process—update from Kurt or Heidi • South Pond improvements—discussion with Lions Club • Ideas for park activities and recreation (i.e. movie night in the park) • Discuss combining committees with Park Board—Cemetery and Tree Board Adjourn at 6:20pm Gretchen Paulson Park Board member Pool Season June 2016 - September 2016 Revenue: $30 Passes -41 count $ 1,230.00 Daily Passes $ 6,522.95 $ 7,752.95 Expenditures: Payroll: $ 605.27 Operating Supplies $ 475.93 Chemicals $ 2,009.27 Utilities $ 1,311.79 Phone $ 151.22 Bldg Maintenance $ 291.05 Contracted Services $ 47,598.00 $ 52,442.53 2016 Season Deficit $ 44,689.58 Pool Season May 2015 - September 20145 Revenue: $30 Passes - 44 count $ 1,320.00 Daily Passes $ 6,185.90 $ 7,505.90 Expenditures: Payroll: $ 1,431.57 Operating Supplies $ 747.55 Chemicals $ 2,724.68 Utilities $ 1,289.60 Phone $ 188.42 Bldg Maintenance $ 8,924.08 Contracted Services $ 46,224.00 $ 61,529.90 2015 Season Deficit $ 54,024.00 " Suggested counter lease proposal for Laurel Rifle Club and Laurel Rod&Gun Club: 1. Proposal is for both-buildings groups,Laurel Rod and Gun Club leg-buiding-and Laurel Rifle Cub FOCk- g• 2. 5 year lease term to be reviewed for renewal per Laurel Municipal Code. 3. $600., ,per lease year for building usage,similar to Jaycees. 4. Use of former American Legion building for meeting location,after city repairs it Into full usable condition per city code, 5. Lease payments to the city will commence after all repairs are completed and a usable building Is available. 6. Proof of appropriate liability insurance is required prior to any shooting activities. 7. Sunset of use of shooting range.would the dubs still want to spend money to install terming? LRGC to put in place a chain link fence as folows,start at South West corner of log buiding south to southern property boundary. Start at North east corner of log building to south east corner of the rock building. Start at north west corner of rock building north to river berm. Start on top of river berm east to end of 100 yard bade berm. On south property boundary from west to east a barrier berm 12 feet high to enclose shooting range from west chain link fence to east 100 yard back berm. Start from the east end of chain Ynk fence on north and south boundary,a 2 wire fence would be constructed east to a point where the north and south boundary come together. Additionally,"No Trespassing"signs should be added to fence line. 8, Restrict lock access to the ranges by members and guests of LRC or LRGC. 9, City provides full services year round for water,trash and sewer at appropriate fees,detemntned by city staff. 10.Clubs are to pay for own minor Improvements;dty staff/attorney to determine who LS responsible for major/minor repairs. 11. LRGC range protocols In current lease stay In force for both ranges for all shooting events. 12.Only shooting events sanctioned by either the LAC,LRGC,or Montana Fish Wildlife and Parksjor hunter safety. 13.City has reasonable right to Inspect property with reasonable notice to each club. 14.Clubs have freedom to solicit grants from outside sources to make appropriate upgrades and improvements on a matching funds basis;grant appNcations/submissions must be reviewed by city staff to verify If matching funds would be available in the budget. 15. If shooting events continue until the shooting sunset,then aooronriate me4sures to keen oublic• {Form■tted:Bullets end Numberingsafe from lead exposure must follow state guidelines, Suggested terms for the Jaycees continued use of Riverside park: • Howard Rickard,Jaycees representative • $100/year lease for next 5 years,to then be reviewed for renewal, • Open to managing the camping,it would be a"No Services"camp ground. • Honor system payment for campers;1st come,1st served,no reservations. • Percentage of camping funds given back to city,%to be negotiated with dty staff • Management of camping agreement to be reviewed with Jaycees on a yearly basis. • Subleasing out building for events at suggested$150/day usage,percentage of fees given back to city,%to be negotiated with city staff. • Offer 4H&other non-profit groups use of building at no cost. • Continue communicating with Public Works director regarding building needs:currently building has a full septic by spring because of running water to keep the pipes from freezing. • Continue flooring repair current process as detailed to the Park Board at Jan 8,2015 meeting. "Every 3 years repair flooring by doing a high clean,stain and then polyurethane." Suggested terms for Chamber lease: • Chamber of Commerce is to pay ail utilities • Pay for own minor improvements • Because the building Is available to the community,we will be providing It at a reduced from market rate. $50/month or$600/year for city to make major repairs • City staff jattomey to determine who is responsible for major/minor repairs. rifle L10 ft L ei ptrieb • 4- RESOLUTION NO.R46-54 A RESOLUTION APPROVING A LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LAUREL AND THE LAUREL RIFLE CLUB. PROVIDJN G FOR THE USE OF CITY-OWNED PROPERTY BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel, Montana, Section 1: Mgroyil. The Lease Agreement negotiated between the City of Laurel and the Laurel Rifle Club relating to the use of the facilities and property at Riverside Park, copy attached hereto,is hathy approved. Section 2: Execution. The Mayor of the City of Laurel is hereby given authority to execute the Lease Agreement on behalf of the City. Introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council on May 16, 2006, by Alderperson Fritzler PASSED and APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel this 16th day of May,2006. APPROVED by the Mayor this 16th day of May,2006. , CITY OF LAUREL gar Air E.Olson,Jr.r,,.a 'r ATTEST: Mary ` , leton,Ckrk Treasurer Approved to dorm: , Sam Painter,Legal Co Elk River Law O+ _. �i f.4 LEASE AGREEMENT This Lease Agreement is entered into this 16th day of May, 2006,by and between the City of Laurel,Montana,a municipal corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Montana,whose business address is P.O. Box 10,Laurel,Montana 59044,hereinafter referred to as "City"(Lessor),and Laurel Rifle Club,whose business address is Highway 312,South of Laurel, hereinafter referred to as`Lessee". WITNESSETH: In consideration of the mutual covenants hereinafter set forth,the parties hereto agree and covenant as follows: ARTICLE I Purpose of Lease The purpose of this Agreement is to lease the Lessese certain and specific City facilities or property in order that the Lessee may conduct the following uses or activities, described as follows: Use of the building commonly referred to as Laurel Rifle Club building and the adjacent outdoor shooting range. The Laurel Rifle Club Building shall be used for indoor shooting and the outdoor range for outdoor shooting and other related activities. ARTICLE II • • Property Leased The City hereby leases and permits the use to Lessee and the Lessee hereby leases from The City the following-described property end improvements located in Yellowstone County, Montana,hereinafter referred to as"the premises",and described as follows:Rifle Club Building and adjacent outdoor shooting range owned by the City of Laurel and located at Riverside Park. ARTICLE III Pll City. Office of the Mayor(City Clerk) P.O.Box 10 Laurel,Montana 59044 Phone: (406)628-7431 1 Fax: (406)628-2241 Lasses: Laurel Rine Club Highway 312 South Lannel,MT 59044 ARTICLE IV Teen of lease The term of this lease shall commence on May 10,2006 and run fbr a period of five(S)years,with the option to renew for an additional 5-year term thereinto. If this lease is terminated during either 5-year terra,the City agrees that Lessee may remove from the buildings on the premises all business equipment and fixtures installed by Lessee,including,but not limited to,all seating fixtures,draperm4ing equipment,sound equipment and IImrniture. ARTICLE V Std A. Lessee shall pay the City rent in the amount of 81.00 per year es consideration for the use of the premises. Lessee shall pay annually on or before the anniversary date of his/her signature on the agreement. • The Payment of rent includes the following Use and lawfid possession of the Laurel Rife Club Building and outdoor shooting range. Lessee shall pay the following charges each and every month as follows:Water,garbage, and electrical charges for the premises. ARTICLE VI Rath City will make all major interior and exterior repairs to the building. Major repairs are defined as consisting of non-recurring structural,electrical,plumbing and mechanical rep*. All minor or routine repairs on the inside and outside of the building shall be Lessee's responsibility. The City's obligation to undertake major repairs does not include major repairs necessitated by any acts of Lessee,its agents,employees,officers,or invitees. Interior improvements pursuant to Article VIII are excluded from the definition of"repairs" 2 I under this section. ARTICLE VII Condition Neither the City nor any of its agency have made any representations with respect to the above-described property except as expressly set forth herein,and no rights, easements or licenses are acquired by Lessee by implication or otherwise, except as expressly set forth herein. Acceptance ofpossession of the above-described property by Lessee shall be conclusive evidence that Lessee accepts the same"as is"and that the property was and is in good conditions at the time possession was accepted. ARTICLE VIII Interior Improvements Lessee is responsible for all interior improvements to the building. However,said interior improvements are subject to prior review and approval by the City,which shall not be unreasonably withheld. Lessee shall provide the City with an estimate of the cost of any interior improvements at - the time Lessee submits its building plans to the City for consideration and approval. Lessee further intends to construct an indoor bathroom in the building. Said construction shall be subject to the provisions listed in this Article. Said bathroom shall remain in the building and in the possession of the City suer the Lease period has ended. ARTICLE IX Right to Inspect Premises The City has a right, at alt times during the term of this lease,through its agents and employees,to enter upon the leased premises for the purpose of examining and inspecting the same to determine whether Lessee has complied with its obligations hereunder with respect to the care and maintenance of the premises,and the repair or rebuilding of the improvements therein when necessary. This right of inspection may only be exercised after 24 hours'notice to Lessee of City's desire to inspect the premises. This 24-hour notice is necessary to insure that a representative of Lessee will be available to accompany City's representative at the time of inspection, 3 ARTICLE X las gent/CancdIntion/Terminntion(Negotistioa A. Assignment. Neither City nor Lessee may assign,transfer or sublet its rights under this Lease to any party without prior written consent of the other party. B. Cancellation. It is agreed by both the parties that this lease shall not be canceled without good and reasonable cause. In the event the promises leased hereunder or any portion thereof is not available for occupancy or use upon commencement of during the term of this Lease due to fire, casualty, acts of God,strikes,national emergency or some • other cause beyond the control of City,this lease and the obligations of the parties hereunder shall terminate and the lessee hereby waives any claim against the City, its employees or agents for damages by reason of such cancellation. Any notice of cancellation must be in writing and sent by certified mail ' C. Termination. The City may terminate this Leese if the Lessee fails to make its rental payment or palinrn any other condition or obligation required herein. The Lessee may terminate this Lease if the City fails to perform its obligations contained herein. Notice of termination must be in writing and sent by certified mail,as noted. ARTICLE XI Cotppli =WilbReguiafioons Lessee,at its sole expense,shall comply with all laws,orders and regulations of federal, state and municipal authorities,and with any direction of any public officer,pursuant to law,which imposes any duty upon Lessee or the City with respect to the leased premises. Lessee,at its sole expense shall obtain all licenses or permits which may be required for the conduct of its business within the terms of this agreement,or for making repairs,alterations, improvements,or additions. The City,when necessary,will Join with Lessee in applying for all such permits or licenses. ARTICLE XII Liability In rano Lessee shall obtain and maintain at all times during the term hereof with a responsible 4 insurer,for the benefit of the City and the Leasee as their respective interest may appear, comprehensive general liability insurance in the amount of One Million dollars($1,000,000.00)per occurrence with an aggregate value of Two Million dollars($2,000,000.00),to protect against any loss,claims,lawsuits or liability for damages,property damage,personal injury or death,and any expenses of the parties against any claim for such damages which might result from use or occupation or condition of the premises. Simultaneously with and as a prerequisite of executing of this lease,Lessee shall furnish a copy of such insurance policy(ies)to the City and such policy(ies) shall contain an endorsement that it shell not be canceled or altered without at least thirty(30)days prior written notice to the City from the insurer. The City and Lessee shall be specifically named as insured under said policy. ARTICLE XIII jndenetWcation Lessee hereby indemnifies and agrees to hold the City free and harmless from and against any and all actions,claims and demands arising out of the use or occupancy of the premises by Lessee or the failure of the Lessee to maintain the premises as herein provided,including,but without limitation,any carelessness,negligence,improper conduct,wrongful or intentional act or broach of this Lease by the Lessee or its agents,employees,patrons.invitees,suppliers or licensees, and any and all costs,expenses and ken,including attorneys'fees,incurred by the City incident thereto. The City hereby indemnifies and agrees to hold the Lessee free and hsrnmlees from any and all actions caused by the solo negligence of the City. ARTICLE XIV Us&Riabt of Entry and Inspadion/l e/Repair* A Use. Lessee shall not use or permit the use of the leased premises/Or any purpose prohibited by law,shall comply with all requirements and demands of all governmental agencies or officiate with respect to the condition,use and ooeupaney of the premises as such may appear from time to time during the term of this Lease and shall not commit nor suffix to be committed any nuisance on or 5 • waste of the premises. B. Right of Entry and Inspection. Leasee span permit the Cay or the City's duly authorized agents,employees or representatives to enter upon the leased premises at all reasonable times fbr the purpose of inspection. C. Demige. It is specifically understood that any damage caused by Lessee or its guests to the premises during the tens of this Lease shalt be promptly corrected or replaced at the Lessee's expense. D. Repairs. All repairs to the premises during the terms of this Lease shall be the sole responsibility of the Lessees. ARTICLE XV Time of the EasnoQ Time is and shall be deemed of the essence in respect to the perforator=of each provision of this Lease. ARTICLE XVI Mortgpgjes and Subleases Lessee may not assign its rights under this agreement or assign,encumber or sublet the described premises without the prior written consent of the City hereof: ARTICLE XVII Surreaeder Upon Termination Upon the termination or cancellation of this Lease,Lessee.as its solo expense,shall remove from the premises all merchandise,ferniture,fiunishings,equipment or any other personal property belonging to it,and shall quietly and peaceably surrender possession of the leased premises in a similar or an improved condition as when received. There shall not be any holding-over by Lessee beyond the termination or cancellation of this Lease. Any such holding- over by Lessee shall incur to the City a penalty fee of$t 00.00 per day. 6 ARTICLE XVIII Entire Agreement This Lame shall be deemed to include the entire agreement between the parties hereto and no waiver of any right,agreement or condition heroin and no modification of any term or condition herein shall be binding upon either partyunlestrinwriting and-signed-by both parties. ARTICLE XIX Partial Invalidity In the event any provision of this Lease or part thereof shall be determined by any court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid,void or otherwise unenforceable,the remaining . provisions hereunder,or parts thereof shall remain in full force and effect and shall in no way be affbeted,impaired or invalidated thereby. ARTICLE XX Noticed/Damends Notices or demands required hereunder shall be in writing and shall bo sent by certified mail(return receipt requested)to those persons at the addresses noted herein. The address of either party hereinabove set forth may be changed from time to time by giving written notice in that regard. All payments required to be made hereunder shall be made at the appropriate address hereinabove set forth or to such address as either of the parties may from time to time ARTICLE XXI (indoor Shooting Lessee agrees that outdoor shooting is allowed for only the first bur(4)years of this lanae. The parties agree that Lessee shall surrender the outdoor shooting range after the fourth year of this lease. Lessee shall have no further right to possession or use of the outdoor range alter the lburth year of this'greemese. II, Ill 7 . Ili ary OF LAUREL LESSEE: Byr Iii ,,'Adler(. .. y r.. �t3 J -Q c - Mayor 4-Vii`e‘ t t< C,640 ATTEST: By Treasurer 8 Print Page 1 of 3 Subject: FW: Yellowstone River Draft Restoration Plan From: Kurt Markegard(kmarkegard@laurel.mt.gov) amypollock@email.com;ward2b@laurel.mt.gov;ward3a@laurel.mt.gov;citymayor@laurei.mt.gov; To: gretchenpaulson@yahoo.com; hjensen@laurel.mt.gov; irvsavage99@gmail.com; luanne@northlandcorrosion.com; mwheeler@laurel.mt.gov;scots@laurelford.net; ward3b@ laurel.mt.gov; Date: Thursday, September 22,2016 5:42 PM To the Park Board, • Please read the draft fact sheet attached to this email. Riverside Park has been chosen to receive a vault toilet in the settlement with ExxonMobil. There is a public comment period that if you choose to respond should be done in the next 30 days. I will be in Missoula when the next Park Board meeting is to be held. I also think Scot will be out of town. Please read the draft settlement and if you have questions please let me know. If the Park Board wants to make a general statement about the settlement I would suggest one letter with all signatures of the Park Board members. I am not sure how or when the money will become available but I will contact AIicia and see if I can get a timeline narrowed down. I would think that the City may not want to go forward spending money on a toilet if one can be provided with this settlement. My opinion only and you all can decide for yourselves. I will follow up with another email if I learn of the date the money will be received by the DOJ. Kurt • https://mg.mail.yahoo.com/neo/launch?.rand=9sd3830kc65b7 10/6/2016 Print Page 2 of 3 From: Stickney,Alicia [mailto:AliciaStickney@mt.gov] Sent: Thursday, September 22,2016 2:31 PM To: Stickney,Alicia<AliciaStickney@mt.gov> Subject: Yellowstone River Draft Restoration Plan Greetings, You are receiving this email because your or your organization has an interest in natural resource issues on the Yellowstone River. Yesterday,the State of Montana,the U.S.Department of Justice,and the U.S.Department of the Interior announced a proposed settlement with ExxonMobil Pipeline Company to resolve natural resource damage claims stemming from the July 1,2011 Yellowstone River oil spill. ExxonMobil Pipeline Company has agreed to pay$12 million in natural resource damages to the federal government and the State of Montana as Trustees for the natural resources devastated by the spill. The proposed consent decree was filed in federal court yesterday,and the State and federal government have issued a draft restoration plan that will take action to address the natural resource injuries. • In the restoration plan,the Trustees evaluated a range of restoration alternatives that would provide resource services to compensate the public for losses pending natural recovery of resources injured by the oil spill. The Trustees plan to work with project partners such as local, state,and federal agencies and nonprofit organizations and landowners to implement the projects. • The draft restoration plan is available online at https://dojmt.gov/lands/yellowstone-river-oil-spill- J my-2011/and by request at the address below. The public comment period on the draft restoration plan will close at 5:00 PM on Monday, October 31,2016. Written comments on the draft restoration plan should be sent via e-mail to: NRDP(c mt.gov with"Yellowstone restoration plan comment"in the subject line. Or by U.S.mail to: Natural Resource Damage Program • PO Box 201425 Helena,MT 59620-1425• . The Trustees will host a public meeting to summarize key components of the restoration plan and receive oral comment. The public meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 12,at the Montana Fish,Wildlife and Parks conference room at 2300 Lake Elmo Drive in Billings,from 6:00 to 8:00 https://mg.mail.yahoo.com/neo/launch?.rand=9sd3830kc65b7 10/6/2016 Print Page 3 of 3 PM. The Trustees will review and consider comments received during the public comment period when preparing the final restoration plan. Today's proposed settlement, lodged with the U.S. District Court for the District of Montana, is subject to a 30-day public comment period following notification in the Federal Register and final approval by the court. To view the consent decree or to submit a comment,visit the department's website: www.justice.gov/enrd/Consent Decrees.html. Alicia Stickney Natural Resource Damage Program Montana Department of Justice PO Box 201425 1720 96'Avenue Helena,MT 59620-1425 406-444-1346 oNmAGE ';‘,;•:,-„,-;\ vj ` ir. : G' 4\.4 .r l.„ , LS^. Attachments • image002.png(67.05KB) • Fact Sheet Draft 8-PAGE.docx(4.28MB) https://mg.mail.yahoo.com/neo/launch?.rand=9sd3830kc65b7 10/6/2016 I Print Page 1 of 3 Subject: FW: Yellowstone River Draft Restoration Plan From: Kurt Markegard(kmarkegard@laurel.mt.gov) amypollod<@email.com;ward2b@laurel.mt.gov;ward3a@laurel.mt.gov; citymayor@laurel.mt.gov; To: gretchenpaulson@yahoo.com; hjensen©laurel.mt.gov; irvsavage99@gmail.com; luanne@northlandcorrosion.com;mwheeler@laurel.mt.gov;scots@Iaurelford.net; ward3b@laurel.mtgov; Date: Thursday, September 22,2016 5:42 PM To the Park Board, Please read the draft fact sheet attached to this email. Riverside Park has been chosen to receive a vault toilet in the settlement with ExxonMobil. There is a public comment period that if you choose to respond should be done in the next 30 days. I will be in Missoula when the next Park Board meeting is to be held. I also think Scot will be out of town. Please read the draft settlement and if you have questions please let me know. If the Park Board wants to make a general statement about the settlement I would suggest one letter with all signatures of the Park Board members. I am not sure how or when the money will become available but I will contact Alicia and see if I can get a timeline narrowed down. 1 would think that the City may not want to go forward spending money on a toilet if one can be provided with this settlement. My opinion only and you all can decide for yourselves. I will follow up with another email if I learn of the date the money will be received by the DOJ. Kurt https://mg.mail.yahoo.com/neo/launch?.rand=9sd3830kc65b7 10/6/2016 Print Page 2 of 3 From: Stickney,Alicia [mailto:AliciaStt ckney@mtgov] Sent: Thursday,September 22, 2016 2:31 PM To: Stickney,Alicia<AliciaStickney®mt.gov> Subject: Yellowstone River Draft Restoration Plan • Greetings, You are receiving this email because your or your organization has an interest in natural resource issues on the Yellowstone River. Yesterday,the State of Montana,the U.S.Department of Justice,and the U.S.Department of the Interior announced a proposed settlement with ExxonMobil Pipeline Company to resolve natural resource damage claims stemming from the July 1,2011 Yellowstone River oil spill. ExxonMobil Pipeline Company has agreed to pay$12 million in natural resource damages to the federal government and the State of Montana as Trustees for the natural resources devastated by the spill. The proposed consent decree was filed in federal court yesterday,and the State and federal government have issued a draft restoration plan that will take action to address the natural resource injuries. In the restoration plan,the Trustees evaluated a range of restoration alternatives that would provide resource services to compensate the public for losses pending natural recovery of resources injured by the oil spill. The Trustees plan to work with project partners such as local, state,and federal agencies and nonprofit organizations and landowners to implement the projects. The draft restoration plan is available online at https://dojmt.gov/lands/vellowstone-river-oil-spill- July-20I I/and by request at the address below. The public comment period on the draft restoration plan will close at 5:00 PM on Monday, October 31,2016. Written comments on the draft restoration plan should be sent via e-mail to: NRDP(a mt.gov with"Yellowstone restoration plan comment"in the subject line. Or by U.S.mail to: Natural Resource Damage Program : PO Box 201425 Helena,MT 59620-1425 . The Trustees will host a public meeting to summarize key components of the restoration plan and receive oral comment. The public meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 12,at the Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks conference room at 2300 Lake Elmo Drive in Billings, from 6:00 to 8:00 https://mg.mail.yahoo.com/neo/launch?.rand=9sd3830kc65b7 10/6/2016 Print Page 3 of 3 PM.The Trustees will review and consider comments received during the public comment period when preparing the final restoration plan. Today's proposed settlement,lodged with the U.S.District Court for the District of Montana, is subject to a 30-day public comment period following notification in the Federal Register and final approval by the court. To view the consent decree or to submit a comment,visit the department's website: www.justice.gov/enrd/Consent Decrees.html. Alicia Stickney Natural Resource Damage Program I Montana Department of Justice PO Box 201425 1720 9th Avenue Helena,MT 59620-1425 406-444-1346 GE' a A9 ..s ,\I t .i 4 �y9, r \ ' Attachments • image002.png(67.05KB) • Fact Sheet Draft 8-PAGE.docx(4.28MB) https://mg.mail.yahoo.cam/neo/launch?.rand=9sd3830kc65b7 10/6/2016