HomeMy WebLinkAboutCommittee of the Whole Minutes 07.07.1998 MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
July 7, 1998 6:30 P.M.
Council Chambers
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Chairman Chuck Rodgers
Dirk Kroll (late) Gary Temple
Ken Olson Miles Walton
Gay Easton Norman Orr
Bill Staudinger Bud Johnson
OTHERS PRESENT:
V. Joe Leckie
Cai Cumin
Rick Musson
Larry McCann
Bud Johnson put a tentative agenda in the mailboxes regarding the joint meeting with the
Laurel School Board and the City Council. The suggested meeting date was Monday,
July 20th at 7:00 p.m., but this date has since been changed. A final date will be decided
at the council meeting on July 21
Miles Walton thanked Larry McCarm and Andy Loebe for all their work at the park area
for the Fourth of July activities.
Gary Temple commended everyone on the Fourth of July activities, Gary said that jobs
and the growth of this town are important. He announced that Initiative 98-1 had 861
certified signatures on the petition that was sent in June 16th, and it will be on the ballot in
November. He said that he would gladly resign if it is defeated, and he asked those who
voted against it to consider doing the same if it is passed. Norm stated that Gary was out
of line with this suggestion. Gary said that they should be voting the wishes of their
constituency.
Bill Staudinger mentioned that there is still a problem with weeds throughout town. One
specific problem area is south of Western Drug.
Ken Olson thanked Miles and Larry for their work during the Fourth of July celebration.
Mayor Rodgers thanked the Police Department for their work during the Fourth of July.
Rick Musson gave a report regarding the Police Department. There were 911 calls for
service during June. Rick thanked the Reserves and Sergeant Zuhoski for their help
during the Fourth of July activities. Fourteen local reserves and five county reserves
worked during the celebration.
Cai Cumin explained that he would be asking the council tonight to give the mayor the
authority to sign the contract for South Pond when it is complete. Joe has received a
copy of the contract. It is being signed by the consultant now and will go to the state for
approval. The Lions Club has also received a copy of the contract.
Larry McCann reported that the State of Montana sent a letter requiring the city to have a
certified inspector. Bill Johnson began his employment as the certified inspector for the
City of Laurel on July 7.
Lan-y said they are working on the weed problem. Larry mentioned that the remodeled
storage reservoir is being filled and the water will be tested in a few days. The contractor
has started digging holes by the Water Plant. There is a groundwater problem but it is the
contractor's responsibility. Due to an oversight, the gas line to our building has to be
relocated. Francis Schweigert has been hired as the new mechanic. Gay and Lan'y met
with Cenex to coordinate the future projects. Cenex has developed their easement
agreement on our pipeline through their property and Joe has a copy to review. New
sidewalk has been put in across the street from City Hall, by the library and by the pool.
Dirk reviewed the joint meeting held with School District No. 2, the City of Billings and
the County Comrnissioners. He said that subcommittees would be looking at Senate Bill
195, tax reform, budget state mandates and local control like CTEP and manufactured
housing.
Dirk mentioned that JoAnn Fox had called him regarding trucks parking at her house and
causing traffic congestion from the asphalt plant. It is difficult to identify the public right
of way because there is not a definite area of curb and gutter. Dirk said that the trucks
might be parking on the railroad property, but there have been no complaints about that.
Mike Zuhoski said they have been parking behind the trees in that area. There was some
discussion regarding this.
The Yellowstone Boat Float will be in Laurel on Sunday, July 12th.
The meeting adjourned at 6:52 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Cindy Allen
Secretary