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Home My WebLink AboutPark Board Minutes 08.02.2018City of Laurel Park Board Minutes Thursday, August 2, 2018 In attendance were Park Board Members: Scot Stokes, Amy Pollock, Iry Wilke, LuAnne Engh, Phyllis Bromgard; CAO, Matt Lurker; and Citizens, Herb Stoick, Ruben Delzer, Rick Bailey, Mike Connelly, & Curt Lord from Laurel Rod & Gun Club(LRGC); Jamie Krug, 4-H Shooting Program; Howard Rickard, Laurel Jaycees; and Nick Kisch, Horseshoe Club Public Comment: Howard Rickard, Laurel Jaycees, reported he had talked to Kurt Markegard concerning the need for a new roof which he said was "on schedule" and also some electrical issues that have a "high risk/failure rate." Per Matt Lurker, Kurt has talked to the insurance about the roof and is aware of the electrical issues. 2. Minutes: Reviewed and approved minutes from July meeting. Iry moved to accept, Phyllis seconded, and they were unanimously approved. 3. Lease Negotiations: Horseshoe Club: Nick Kisch said they have found insurance and he has been able to raise the funds for the policy. He said he will secure the policy and present it to Matt or whoever needs it to move forward with the lease. 4. Swimming Pool: The bid to install the shade came in over $5,000 so it had to go to Budget and Finance Committee. It has now passed and the posts will be installed at the end of the season. The shade will be saved and put on next spring so it isn't exposed to the winter conditions. No update on Pool Passes. Amy & LuAnne requested we get a total number of pool passes and swimmers for the season. Also requested inviting the YMCA/pool manager to our September meeting to report and give ideas on ways to improve for next year. (Not sure who should do this! (D Can you help us?) 6. Update on Funds from Dept. of Justice: Got a contract from DOJ and have sent to Sam to look over. The date given is 12-31-202o and if not completed, we need to show we are moving forward. The total for all projects is $514,000 (must stay under that). Riverside Park was awarded $350,000 + $50,000 for the Campground + $37,000 for the vault toilets. Lion's park was awarded $62,000 for ADA compliance dock + $15,000 for dredging the pond. It was suggested that we need a Riverside Park Committee to help move forward specifically with the awarded funds. LuAnne offered to be the point of contact for this committee. CAO Matt also offered to contact MSU -B Parks & Rec (Outdoor Adventure Leadership?) degree program and see if we could get some free help from interns and use them as an advisor. Iry moved to request that Matt ask MSU -B for free help and Phyllis seconded it. Motion passed unanimously. CAO Option: CAO Matt said he would really like to help keep shooting sports here. He proposed an alternative option to having shooting in Riverside Park. He said he had been looking for some land that might be available and found approximately 20 acres where the old county landfill was. Because it was formerly a landfill, there isn't much that can be developed on the land. Matt suggested pursuing the development of "Laurel Shooting Sports Park" on that property. He provided a proposal (attached) outlining some ideas, parameters and recommendations and said he was willing to be a liaison to help move it forward. His goal is to be the safest range we can create that is also close to town. Iry mentioned that with that many acres it would just be limited to small bore rifles and shotguns. You need a 300 yard fallout for skeet/trap. Matt said there is a paved road already there that we could possibly attain access from. Power is also at the edge of the property. All indoor ranges have banned non-jacketed lead rounds so they would also have to limit the type of ammunition. Matt said a report he saw on the Laurel Rifle Club building were way over safe limits. It was mentioned that the conditions it was tested under were not "normal" circumstances due to the flood, etc. Matt said even though there is currently NO shooting in Riverside Park, he would like to meet to the 4-H & Shooting Program and figure out a compromise to bring before Council to allow those programs (BB gun & air rifles) to continue in Riverside Park. In, suggested asking the clubs to take a look at the proposal and give their opinions. Curt Lord said they have been looking for more land so they could shoot long rifles as well, but this would help with go% of their needs and it's nice that it's so close to town. Irv, Curt Lord, and Jamie Krug (4-H program) requested to be Points of contact for the committee. Other: None Meeting was adjourned at 6:42 pm. Respectfully submitted by Amy Pollock, Park Board Member LAUREL SHOOTIM6 SPORTS PARK Project _73ackgrourid and Description The City of Laurel has a long and proud tradition of participating in various shooting sports activities. Local clubs have enabled hundreds of individuals to learn about and enjoy shooting sports. These clubs have historically Utilized both indoor and outdoor facilities owned by the City of Laurel at Riverside Park through lease agreements. Facility conditions have decayed to an unsuitable safety standard and a growing concern for safety and liability Wth shooting in the City park make these activities are no longer permissible. This project is to assist in the identification of Suitable property and development of a formal proposal to establish a dedicated facility for a shooting sports park. This shooting sports park shall enable the continuation of the long tradition, and obligation, of educating our youth and community members in firearms safety and proficiency. it shall also serve as law enforcement training site to ensure proficiency. 2". Projact C�ops This project shall establish a dedicated shooing sports park north of Laurel to facilitate firearms training and educational programs in addition to competitions and exhibitions for the Surrounding community. The project shall require several key components to be deemed successful. Yellowstone County must agree to either gift or sell the property to one of the affected organizations listed in section 5 below. -- Approval of range operations by the Laurel Airport Authority and FAA (as needed). One oraanization must agree to become the primary 'owner/operator' of the park. All range facilities must be designed, inspected, and certified by a licensed contractor experienced in the development of firing ranges. Del-vanalblss, The project shall require the following deliverables. Failure for any one organization involved to meet the requirements shall terminate the project/park-, resulting in the property reverting back to Yellowstone County ownership. Organizations must agree to quarterly law enforcement priority 'black out dates' for proficiency training (i.e. one calendar week per quarter cle6cated to law enforcement use only). Organizations must agree to joint and equal use. Organizations must have an NRA certified range official(s) on-site at all times during range operations. Organizations shall be responsible for all development, improvements, and monthly maintenance of the range. Organizations must maintain proper insurance, independent of any other tenant organization, and list the City of Laurel and Yellowstone County as an additional insured party. �. pa["'Jes This project shall affect the following property owners as indicated: " Yellowstone County, owner ofdesired property . City ol Laurel, owner of Riverside Park This project shall affect the organizations listed below. Each organization shall understand and agree that neighboring law enforcement agencies shallhave upriority for fieormoproficiency training (one calendar week per quarter). ` Laurel Rifle Club ^ Laurel 4HShooting Sports program (Laurel Roadrunners) Tri -County Sportsman's Club The following isolist (not inclusive) *fpotential resources toassist the organizations infunding the project. * National Rifle Association = wm/xma Fish, Wildlife, * ,u,^x `+ � [/ " Bureau ofLand Management / , National Shooting Sports Foundation' sioi]Gf[�F� The Citv of Laurel shall assist the organizations in establishing ountaxtMth Yellowstone County nd, Rr oyide' pr�ylde financial or technical assistance with the acquisition, design, construction, o, certification of any range or range facilities. not provide i hnioo|aum�ton:ev�ththe auqui�bun.d*�gn.ouns�uohon.n, certification of any range or range facilities. Apmoel ofland has been identified north ofLaurel near the City container site that isowned hyYellowstone County. The property is a former landfill area and inappropriate for inhabitable development, It largely consists uf2O.66acres of rolling plains and a seasonal drainage through the center of 'the property (vest to east, downhill). It is proposed to develop a combination of firing and archery ranges livith appropriate support structures. Uphotwo 1 00 -yard rifle and one 50 -yard pistol ranges may be developed along the northern half of the property. Twoskee ranges may bedeveloped along the southeast corner ofthe property. Two additional archery ranges may be developed along the southwest corner n;the property. Support structures would bcdeveloped along the western border of the property and may include: multiuse Clubhouse, vault toilets (USFS style), and parking areas. 2 7. 8/112018 Yellowstone County Property "rax Information inner: Not all fields are currently maintained. The accuracy of the data is not gu-;qrqntp-q0. Please notify the isal/Assessment Office of any inaccuracies. [XIMMIll "Please, Note: Owner information is supplied by the Montana Department of Revenue. To request updates to addresses or other ownership information,. please contact the DOR office at 896-4000. Records for the 31011 receive current year will not be updated after tax bills have been sent out, so changes requested after N ear's records. your bill will appear only on next y w W Tax ID: D00255 Primary Party Primary Owner Name: YELLOWSTONE COUNTY 2018 Mailing Address: YELLOWSTONE COUNTY PO BOX 35000 BILLINGS, MT 59107-5000 Property Address: BUFFALO TRAIL RD Township: 0 1 S Range: 24 E Section: 33 Full Legal: S33, TOI S, R211 E, FRAC PT NWNW 20.66 AC GeoCode: 03-0925-33-2-11-01-0000 Shove on[Viap (Afay trot Ivo, k 'forsoine neivarproj-7erlies) Property Assessment Information Levy District: LAUREL OUTSIDE- W/1"LANNING Assessed Value Summary Assessed Land Value = $ 66,500.00 Assessed Buildings) Value =$ 1,140.00 Total Assessed Value = $ 67,640.00 Assessed Value Detail Tax Year: 2017 Class Code Amount 21531 - Exempt Commercial Land = S 66,500.00 3 t 50 - Commercial Exempt Improvements = $ 1,140.00 Total = $ 67,640.00 The values shown for the given tax year are for taxation purposes only. 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