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R08-01 A resolution approving a small construction contract between the City of Laurel and
Concrete R Us providing for the construction of four (4) ADA compliant sidewalk ramps.
R08-02 A resolution approving an agreement between the City of Laurel and the Laurel School
District providing for partial reimbursement to the City for the construction of sidewalk
curb ramps.
R08-03 Resolution of the City Council granting Paul Bokoske, doing business as Trees of Eden, a
variance from the City's restriction against a home-based occupation displaying or selling
stock in trade upon the premises allowing Paul Bokoske, DBA Trees of Eden, to operate a
tree nursery as part of his business.
R08-04 Collection of annual service fee for all water users, pursuant to the Public Water Supply
Program
R08-05 A resolution transferring certain insurance funds of the City of Laurel, Montana.
R08-06 A resolution to amend Resolution No. R05-24 to extend the agreement with Technical
Edge Consulting, LLC, for computer network administration services for three years
ending December 31, 2010, and authorizing the Mayor to sign said contract for the City of
Laurel.
R08-07 Resolution of the City Council adopting a Transition Plan in conjunction with the City's
amendment to its form of government.
R08-08 A resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign a U.S. Department of Transportation Grant
application for a bus transit system
R08-09 A resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign a Federal Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA) Grant application for improvements for security at the Water Treatment Plant.
R08-10 A resolution of the city council accepting the bid for a new water tender vacuum truck
from Reberland Equipment, Inc., dba Firovac.
R08-11 A resolution approving the attached Task Order No. 5 authorizing Great West Engineering
to perform the tasks and duties related to grant administration for Phase Two of the
Wastewater Improvements Project for the City of Laurel.
R08-12 A resolution approving the attached Task Order No. 6 authorizing Great West Engineering
to perform the tasks and duties related to TSEP Grant application for Water Plant and
Water System upgrades for the City of Laurel.
R08-13 Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign an amendment to the previously approved
Independent Contractor Service Contract and Agreement with Engineering, Inc. for the
reconstruction of the City Public Library parking lot.
R08-14 Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Beartooth RC&D
Economic Development District.
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R08-15 A resolution of intent to adopt an official Schedule of Fees and Charges for the City of
Laurel, repealing all previous resolutions that set fees or charges that conflict with the
schedule attached hereto upon its effective date.
R08-16 A resolution amending Resolution No. R05-66 to increase the contract price for fiscal year
2007 with Olness and Associates for auditing services through fiscal year ending 2007 and
to authorize the Mayor to execute a contract amendment on behalf of the City of Laurel.
R08-17 Resolution of the City Council to approve a franchise agreement with LightNex
Communications for the operation and maintenance of a cable communication system
within the City of Laurel, Montana.
R08-18 Resolution authorizing participation in the Board of Investments of the 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.
R08-19 A resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign a construction agreement with the Montana
Department of Transportation for the Federal Aid Project No. UPP 6904(2).
R08-20 Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign a buy/sell agreement on the City's behalf offering
Yellowstone County the opportunity to purchase certain city -owned property for use as
part of the County's currently proposed Veterans' Cemetery.
R08-21 A resolution to adopt an official Schedule of Fees and Charges for the City of Laurel,
repealing all previous resolutions that set fees or charges that conflict with the schedule
attached hereto upon its effective date.
R08-22 A resolution to adopt the City of Laurel Annexation Policy.
R08-23 A resolution of the City Council authorizing the Mayor to sign a Warranty Deed
transferring ownership of land to Yellowstone County for the Veterans' Cemetery.
R08-24 A resolution creating a Capital Projects Fund for the purpose of making capital
improvements to the veterans' section of the Laurel Cemetery.
R08-25 A resolution of the City Council authorizing the submission of a TSEP, DNRC Grant and
DWSRF Loan Application and to commit matching funds on behalf of the City of Laurel
for improvements to the city's water treatment facility.
R08-26 A resolution approving the attached Amendment No. 1 to Task Order No. 1 for the on-call
engineering services provided by Great West Engineering to the City of Laurel.
R08-27 A resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign an agreement with the Montana Department of
Transportation to provide for street cleaning on the primary road system in the City of
Laurel. (2007-2008 agreement)
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R08-28 A resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign an agreement with the Montana Department of
Transportation to provide for street cleaning on the primary road system in the City of
Laurel. (2008-2010 agreement)
R08-29 Resolution approving the revised Laurel Volunteer Ambulance By -Laws.
R08-30 A resolution to modify the previously approved compensation levels for the Volunteer
Ambulance Service.
R08-31 Resolution of the City Council to create a seasonal position called the Aquatics Manger
and to adopt a job description for such position.
R08-32 Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute the requisite agreements with Beartooth
Harley-Davidson/Buell for the use of three motorcycles by the City of Laurel Police
Department.
R08-33 A resolution approving a Maintenance Agreement between the City of Laurel and
Yellowstone County providing for the maintenance of the Yellowstone County Veteran's
Cemetery.
R08-34 Resolution of the City Council declaring its intention to support the City of Laurel's
Centennial Celebration and the efforts of the newly -formed Centennial Committee.
R08-35 A resolution of the City Council authorizing the Mayor to sign a one-time project specific
agreement between the Owner (City of Laurel, Montana) and the Engineer (Morrison and
Maierle, Inc.) for design, bidding, construction, and post -construction of the Phase 2
Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade, outlined in the 2006 Laurel Wastewater Facilities
Plan update.
R08-36 Resolution of the City Council to create the seasonal positions of life guard/instructor and
to adopt a job description for such positions.
R08-37 Resolution to adopt amendments to the 2007 Water System Facility Plan in accordance
with the recommendations presented by Great West Engineering.
R08-38 Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign a contract with the Montana Department of
Transportation (MDT) for a Laurel Police Department equipment grant.
R08-39 A resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign a Utility Work Agreement with the Montana
Department of Transportation for the adjustment of city water and sanitary sewer manhole
facilities.
R08-40 A resolution approving a Small Service Contract with Winkler Excavating Inc. for paving a
bike trail at Riverside Park.
R08-41 A resolution accepting playground equipment donated by Project HELP for Nutting and
Lions Parks within the City of Laurel.
R08-42 A resolution transferring parks general funds to the Parks Capital Projects Funds of the
City of Laurel, Montana.
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R08-43 Budget amendment resolution to appropriate funding from the Capital Projects Fund for
additional park improvements.
R08-44 Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign a contract with Associated Employers ("AE") for
the revision of the City's Personnel Implementation and Instruction Guide.
R08-45 A resolution approving an agreement between the City of Laurel and the Laurel Airport
Authority, relating to fire protection.
R08-46 A resolution approving an agreement between the City of Laurel and Yellowstone Boys
and girls Ranch, said agreement relating to fire protection.
R08-47 A resolution to authorize the Mayor to sign an agreement with Laurel Public Schools,
District 7 and 7-70, continuing the School Resource Officer (SRO) Program for the Laurel
Middle School.
R08-48 A resolution to authorize the Mayor to sign an agreement with Laurel Public Schools,
District 7 and 7-70, continuing the School Resource Officer (SRO) Program for the Laurel
High School.
R08-49 A resolution to amend the previously adopted Task Order No. 6, approving an increase in
the engineering costs for Phase I of the Water System Improvements for the City of Laurel.
R08-50 A resolution amending Resolution No. R02-38 revising the EMT -B Course
Reimbursement Policy for the Laurel Volunteer Ambulance Services attendants.
R08-51 A resolution approving a Small Construction Contract between the City of laurel and
Concrete R Us providing for concrete patchwork at the Laurel Fire, Ambulance and Police
(FAP) building.
R08-52 A resolution by the City Council supporting the application for the City of Laurel to be
designated as a Preserve America Community.
R08-53 A resolution approving the MMIA Employee Benefits Program, a self-funded Group
Health Plan.
R08-54 A resolution approving a Small Construction Contract between the City of Laurel and
Rosebud Engineering providing for control upgrades at the City of Laurel's Wastewater
Treatment Plant.
R08-55 A resolution approving a Small Construction Contract between the City of Laurel and
Stevens Brothers Mechanical providing for piping repairs at the City of Laurel's
Wastewater Treatment Plant.
R08-56 A resolution approving a Small Construction Contract between the City of Laurel and
Liquid Engineering providing for cleaning and inspection of the City of Laurel's water
reservoir.
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R08-57 A resolution approving a construction agreement between the City of Laurel and the State
of Montana acting by and through the Department of Transportation for the Federal Aid
Project No. HSIP-STPP; UPN 5186, Laurel Northeast and 2002 Turn Lane.
R08-58 Resolution of the City Council to create a position called the Chief Administrative Officer
(CAO) for the City of Laurel, to adopt a job description and approve the Mayor's delegated
duties and supervisory authority contained in the job description.
R08-59 A resolution approving an agreement between the City of Laurel and MCM Construction
for the remodeling of the ambulance portion of the FAP building.
R08-60 A resolution approving an agreement between the City of Laurel and the City of Billings
relating to solid waste disposal.
R08-61 A resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a two-year contract for city attorney legal
services between the City of Laurel and Elk River Law Office P.L.L.P.
R08-62 A resolution approving an agreement between the City of Laurel and ENCODE
Corporation for the provision of heating and cooling upgrades at the Laurel City Hall.
R08-63 A resolution approving an agreement between the City of Laurel and ACE Electric for
electrical improvements at the Laurel City Hall.
R08-64 A resolution of the City Council modifying Resolution No. R08-21 to incorporate an
authorization for the Public Works Department to set the 2008 City of Laurel's swimming
lesson fee and/or charge.
R08-65 Resolution of the City Council declaring the proposed South Laurel Storm Water Project as
the highest priority project within the recently created Tax Increment Financing District
(TIFD) and committing City funds to pay for the project.
R08-66 A resolution approving an agreement between the City of Laurel and Patrick C. Riedl for
tree trimming services within the City of Laurel.
R08-67 A resolution approving an agreement between the City of Laurel and HD Supply
Waterworks for the provision of Water Leak Detection Survey.
R08-68 A resolution to amend the previously adopted Task Order No. 3, approving a decrease in
the engineering costs for the South Laurel storm water improvements.
R08-69 A resolution authorizing the transfer of funds from the Building Department Fund to the
City Hall Capital Projects Fund of the City of Laurel, Montana.
R08-70 A resolution authorizing the transfer of funds to the Library Capital Projects Fund of the
City of Laurel, Montana.
R-08-71 Resolution to approve a consultant contract between the City of Laurel and MDG
Consulting for the provision of survey services and recommendations for changes to the
City's cost allocation system.
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R08-72 A resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a contract for the Chief Administrative
Officer position between the City of Laurel and William Sheridan.
R08-73 A resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign a change order for additional construction
services for the remodeling of the ambulance portion of the Fire, Ambulance, Police (FAP)
building.
R08-74 A resolution approving an agreement between the City of Laurel and Winkler Excavating
for the removal and replacement of the six thousand square foot parking lot located at the
Laurel City Library.
R08-75 A resolution approving an agreement between the City of Laurel and Becker Electric, Inc.,
for the purchase and replacement of the UPS system, backup generator, and air
conditioning unit located at the City's Fire, Ambulance, and Police (FAP) building.
R08-76 A resolution declaring certain city items as surplus and available for donation to the
Ryegate Fire Department.
R08-77 A resolution approving the attached Task Order No. 7 authorizing Great West Engineering,
Inc. to develop the South First Avenue Sidewalk Improvement Special Improvement
District "SID" for the City of Laurel.
R08-78 Resolution authorizing the Mayor to appoint a local insurance representative for the City of
Laurel and to execute the documents required by the Montana Municipal Insurance
Authority "MMIA" to effectuate the appointment.
R08-79 Resolution to adopt the Capital Improvement Plan for the City of Laurel.
R08-80 A resolution approving an agreement between the City of Laurel and Rudy Groshelle for
work to be performed at the City of Laurel's City Hall.
R08-81 A resolution approving an agreement between the City of Laurel and Concrete R Us for
concrete work at the City parks.
R08-82 A resolution approving an agreement between the City of Laurel and McGee and Company
for the provision of a land survey of Riverside Park.
R08-83 A resolution transferring certain insurance funds of the City of Laurel, Montana.
R08-84 A resolution approving an agreement between the City of Laurel and the Cenex Harvest
States Refinery, relating to fire protection.
R08-85 A resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign an Estoppel Agreement with Iceland.
R08-86 A resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement between the City of Laurel
and the State of Montana Department of Transportation for the City of Laurel's "Laurel
Northeast" Community Transportation Enhancement Program "CTEP".
R08-87 Resolution authorizing the City Clerk to perform certain and specific budget transfers for
the City of Laurel.
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R08-88 A resolution approving Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement for Professional Services
dated July 15, 2008 (Task Order No. 7) between the City of Laurel and Great West
Engineering, Inc. regarding the CTEP Project for sidewalks, and authorizing the Mayor to
execute the attached Amendment No. 1 on the City's behalf.
R08-89 Resolution of intent to vacate a portion of Maple Avenue, a certain platted street right-of-
way located within the City of Laurel.
R08-90 A resolution of the City Council requesting and supporting an amendment to MCA §7-12-
4429 that would provide cities and towns within the State of Montana the ability to pledge
their respective street maintenance assessments as security for loans from public and
private sources.
R08-91 Budget amendment resolution amending appropriations and revenues for various funds for
fiscal year 2008.
R08-92 Resolution to vacate a portion of Maple Avenue, a certain platted street right-of-way
located within the City of Laurel.
R08-93 Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign an agreement to provide health services with St.
Vincent Healthcare of Billings, Montana.
R08-94 A resolution rescinding Resolution No. R07-21 approving Task Order No. 13 authorizing
Morrison-Maierle, Inc. to provide MPDES Discharge Permit renewal assistance to the City
for its Wastewater Treatment Plant.
R08-95 Resolution selecting COP Construction LLC for the completion of the South Laurel Storm
Water and Sanitary Sewer Improvements Project and to authorize the Mayor to sign a
contract for completion of such project.
R08-96 A resolution of the City Council submitting to the qualified electors of the City of Laurel,
Montana, a ballot issue requesting voter approval to levy approximately 49.22 additional
mills to raise property tax revenue in an amount of $325,000 per year for the next twenty
years for the purpose of designing and constructing a new fire hall for the City of Laurel.
R08-97 A resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign an Equipment Agreement with the Montana
Department of Natural Resources and Conservation, Forestry Division, for participation in
the Department of Defense Firefighting Property Transfer Program.
R08-98 A resolution awarding a three-year contract with Olness and Associates for auditing
services through fiscal year ending 2010 and authorizing the Mayor to sign said contract
for the City of Laurel.
R08-99 A resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign Change Order No. 1 for additional construction
services for the replacement of the parking lot located at the Laurel City Library.
R08-100 A resolution approving Amendment No. 1 to Task Order No. 1 of the Owner -Engineer
Agreement with Morrison-Maierle Inc. for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade
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Preliminary Engineering Project and authorizing the Mayor to execute the attached
Amendment No. 1 on the City's behalf.
R08-101 A resolution approving the attached Amendment No. 1 to Task Order No. 2 for the West
Main sidewalk improvements in accordance with the on-call engineering services provided
by Great West Engineering to the City of Laurel.
R08-102 A resolution approving a modification to the previously approved agreement between the
City of Laurel and the Cenex Harvest States Refinery, relating to fire protection.
R08-103 A resolution approving and adopting the Final Budget for the City of Laurel for the fiscal
year 2008-2009.
R08-104 A resolution levying taxes for general and specific purposes for the City of Laurel,
Montana, for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2008.
R08-105 A resolution levying and assessing all of the property embraced within Special
Improvement Lighting District No. 2 of the City of Laurel, Montana, for the entire cost of
maintenance and electrical current for the fiscal year 2008-2009.
R08-106 A resolution levying and assessing all of the property embraced within Special
Improvement Lighting District No. 3 of the City of Laurel, Montana, for the entire cost of
maintenance and electrical current for the fiscal year 2008-2009.
R08-107 A resolution levying and assessing the cost of street maintenance and/or improvements for
Street Maintenance District No. 1 that constitutes all streets and alleys embraced within the
City of Laurel, Montana, for fiscal year 2008-2009.
R08-108 Being a resolution levying and assessing all of the property embraced within Street
Sweeping District No. 1, of the City of Laurel, Montana, for the purpose of the sweeping of
streets in the downtown or business district for the fiscal 2008-2009.
R08-109 A resolution levying and assessing the cost of street paving, curb and gutter, and storm
drain facilities for Special Improvement District No. 110 within the City of Laurel,
Montana, for fiscal year 2008-2009.
R08-110 A resolution levying and assessing the cost of sidewalk improvements for Special
Improvement District No. 111 within the City of Laurel, Montana, for fiscal year 2008-
2009.
R08-111 A resolution levying and assessing a special tax against certain property in the City of
Laurel for delinquent water charges.
R08-112 A resolution levying and assessing a special tax against certain property in the City of
Laurel for delinquent sewer charges.
R08-113 A resolution levying and assessing a special tax against certain property designated as
garbage districts in the City of Laurel, Montana, for the removal of garbage and refuse.
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R08-114 A resolution adopting wage increases for non-union employees of the City of Laurel.
(Removed from the 09/16/2008 CC Agenda; Approved at 12/16/2008 CC Meeting)
R08-115 A resolution of the City Council approving a three-year agreement between the City of
Laurel and the Local Union known as Local 303, American Federation of State, County
and Municipal Employees, AFSCME.
R08-116 Resolution of the City Council to create a new position called the Utility Plants
Superintendent and to adopt a job description for the Utility Plants Superintendent position.
R08-117 A resolution to modify the previously approved compensation levels for the Volunteer
Ambulance Service.
R08-118 A resolution approving Change Order No. 1 with COP Construction LLC, for labor and
materials to assemble and install fire hydrants on the 2008 South Laurel Stormwater and
Sanitary Sewer Improvement Project and authorizing the Mayor to execute the attached
Change Order No. 1 on the City's behalf.
R08-119 A resolution approving a contract between the City of Laurel and G & G Contractors
Services Inc. for asphalt patching work to be performed on City of Laurel streets.
R08-120 A resolution authorizing the disposal of City records.
R08-121 A resolution approving Change Order No. 2 with COP Construction, modifying the
contract time of the South Laurel Storm Water and Sewer Improvement Project and
authorizing the Mayor to execute the attached Change Order No. 2 on the City's behalf.
R08-122 A resolution approving the attached Task Order No. 8 authorizing Great West Engineering
to perform the tasks and duties related to Cenex Harvest States ("CHS") Plant water issues
as related to the City of Laurel.
R08-123 Resolution of the City Council assigning certain statutory powers to the Laurel Urban
Renewal Agency pursuant to MCA § 7-15-4232 and approving by-laws for the orderly
operation of the Laurel Urban Renewal Agency.
R08-124 A resolution repealing Resolution No. R08-33 and approving a revised agreement between
the City of Laurel and Yellowstone County providing for the maintenance of the
Yellowstone County Veterans' Cemetery.
R08-125 A resolution approving the attached Task Order No. 9 authorizing Great West Engineering
to engage in ongoing communications with the City as requested regarding the municipal
water system intake structure.
R08-126 A resolution approving the City of Laurel Cemetery Master Plan.
R08-127 A resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign an agreement between the City of Laurel and
the Drug Enforcement Administration "DEA" assigning a Laurel police officer to the
Billings Resident Office Task Force.
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R08-128 Resolution of the City Council amending the Purchase and Procurement Policy for the City
of Laurel.
R08-129 A resolution approving a small construction contract between the City of Laurel and
Winkler Excavating for installation of two storm water inlets at West Maryland Lane and
13'b Street.
R08-130 A resolution approving a small services contract between the City of Laurel and Alpine
Plumbing, Heating and Cooling for installation of a hot water heater at the City of Laurel
Fire, Ambulance and Police (FAP) building.
R08-131 A resolution approving Change Order No. 3 with COP Construction, providing for
additional labor, equipment and materials for the South Laurel Storm Water and Sewer
Improvement Project and authorizing the Mayor to execute the attached Change Order No.
3 on the city's behalf.
R08-132 Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a construction contract with COP
Construction for the immediate replacement of the missing water intake lids from the
City's water intake structure located in the Yellowstone River. (Resolution removed from
the December 2, 2008 council agenda; Approved at special CC meeting December 9, 2008)
R08-133 A resolution accepting the Preserve America Grant award and authorizing the Mayor to
sign any and all documents associated with such grant.
R08-134 A resolution approving a Mutual Assistance Agreement between the City of Laurel and
CHS Inc. establishing the process and procedure for providing mutual assistance during
emergency events.
R08-135 Resolution authorizing the collection of the annual service fee for all water users pursuant
to the Public Water Supply Program.
R08-136 A resolution accepting the bid and authorizing the Mayor to sign a contract with Dick
Anderson Construction, Inc., for the construction of Phase I of the Water Project for the
City of Laurel.
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