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AGENDA
CITY OF LAUREL
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, MARCH 19, 2019
6:30 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
NEXT RES. NO.
R18-XX
NEXT ORD. NO.
O18-XX
WELCOME . . . By your presence in the City Council Chambers, you are participating in the process of representative
government. To encourage that participation, the City Council has specified time s for citizen comments on its agenda -- once
following the Consent Agenda, at which time citizens may address the Council concerning any brief community
announcement not to exceed one minute in duration for any speaker; and again following Items Removed from the Consent
Agenda, at which time citizens may address the Council on any matter of City business that is not on tonight’s agenda. Each
speaker will be limited to three minutes, unless the time limit is extended by the Mayor with the consent of the Council.
Citizens may also comment on any item removed from the consent agenda prior to council action , with each speaker limited
to three minutes, unless the time limit is extended by the Mayor with the consent of the Council. If a citizen would like to
comment on an agenda item, we ask that you wait until the agenda item is prese nted to the Council by the Mayor and the
public is asked to comment by the Mayor. Once again, each speaker is limited to three minutes.
Any person who has any question concerning any agenda item may call the City Clerk -Treasurer's office to make an inquiry
concerning the nature of the item described on the agenda. Your City government welco mes your interest and hopes you will
attend the Laurel City Council meetings often .
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call of the Council
Approval of Minutes
1. Approval of Minutes of March 5, 2019.
Correspondence
2. Yellowstone County CodeRED Press Release.
3. Chamber of Commerce minutes of February 14, 2019; Laurel Chamber of Commerce agenda
of March 14, 2019.
Council Disclosure of Ex Parte Communications
Public Hearing
Consent Items
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
The Consent Calendar adopting the printed Recommended Council Action will be enacted with one vote. The Mayor will
first ask the Council members if any Council member wishes to remove any item from the Consent Calendar for
discussion and consideration. The matters removed from the Consent Calendar will be considered individually at the end of
this Agenda under "Items Removed from the Consent Calendar." (See Section 12.) The entire Consent Calendar, with the
exception of items removed to be discussed under "Items Removed from the Consent Calendar," is then voted upon by roll
call under one motion.
4. Claims for the month of March 2019.
5. Clerk/Treasurer Financial Statements for the month of February 2019.
6. Approval of Payroll Register for PPE 3/10/2019 totaling $174,361.79.
7. Receiving the Committee/Board Minutes into the Record.
Budget/Finance Committee minutes of March 5, 2019.
Council Workshop minutes of March 12, 2019.
Library Board minutes of February 12, 2019.
Ceremonial Calendar
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Reports of Boards and Commissions
Audience Participation (Three-Minute Limit)
Citizens may address the Council regarding any item of City business that is not on tonight’s agenda. Comments regarding
tonight’s agenda items will be accepted under Scheduled Matters. The duration for an individual speaking under Audience
Participation is limited to three minutes. While all comments are welcome, the Council will not take action on any item not
on the agenda.
Scheduled Matters
8. Reappointment of Evan Bruce to the Yellowstone Historic Preservation Board for a term
ending December 31, 2020.
9. Resolution No. R19-07: A Resolution Of The City Council Authorizing The Developer Of Iron
Horse Station Subdivision To Install A Stormwater Pond Within Dedicated Parkland Within
The Subdivision Pursuant To LMC 16.40.040.
10. Resolution No. R19-08: Resolution Selecting Hardives Construction, Inc. For The City Of
Laurel’s 2019 Pavement Maintenance Project And Authorizing The Mayor To Sign A Contract
For Completion Of The Project.
11. Resolution No. R19-09: A Resolution Of The City Council Approving A Three-Year
Agreement Between The City Of Laurel And Local Union Local 303, American Federation Of
State, County And Municipal Employees, AFSCME.
12. Ordinance No. O19-01: An Ordinance Amending Title 2, Chapters 2.08, 2.12, And 2.60 Of The
Laurel Municipal Code For The Purpose Of Clarifying That Current City Employees Are Not
Eligible To Serve As Members Of City Committees And Commissions Or To Serve As Elected
City Officers In Accordance With Montana Law.
Items Removed From the Consent Agenda
Community Announcements (One-Minute Limit)
This portion of the meeting is to provide an opportunity for citizens to address the Council regarding community
announcements. The duration for an individual speaking under Community Announcements is limited to o ne minute. While
all comments are welcome, the Council will not take action on any item not on the agenda.
Council Discussion
Council members may give the City Council a brief report regarding committees or groups in which they are involved.
Mayor Updates
Unscheduled Matters
Adjournment
The City makes reasonable accommodations for any known disability that may interfere with a person’s ability to
participate in this meeting. Persons needing accommodation must notify the City Clerk’s Office to make needed
arrangements. To make your request known, please call 406-628-7431, Ext. 2, or write to City Clerk, PO Box 10,
Laurel, MT 59044, or present your request at City Hall, 115 West First Street, Laurel, Montana.
DATES TO REMEMBER
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Item Attachment Documents:
1. Approval of Minutes of March 5, 2019.
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2. Yellowstone County CodeRED Press Release.
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Yellowstone County
EMERGENCY & GENERAL SERVICES (406) 256-2775
P.O. Box 35004 Fax (406) 256-6947
Billings, MT 59107-5004
PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Yellowstone County Contracts with CodeRED to Provide Emergency Notification Services
YELLOWSTONE COUNTY, MT, March 8, 2019 – Following a thorough evaluation and review of alerting
systems, Yellowstone County along with the cities of Billings, Laurel, and Broadview have implemented
CodeRED, a high-speed emergency mass notification service provided by Ormond Beach, FL-based
OnSolve, LLC.
The CodeRED system will serve as the backbone of Yellowstone County’s emergency planning and
communications outreach to both citizens and staff. The system sends telephone calls, text messages,
emails and posts to social media channels to inform residents to better protect life and property.
CodeRED was selected for its reliability and accuracy, as well as the system’s wide spread adoption rates
across the U.S.
Yellowstone Disaster and Emergency Services Coordinator, K.C. Williams states, “CodeRED’s robust
notification system will provide Yellowstone County officials with a reliable, easy-to-use interface to
quickly deliver critical information to our citizens during emergencies. We are eager to use this
innovative technology to enhance our emergency preparedness plans. We anticipate using the system
to notify residents of public safety issues such as fires, floods, drinking water emergencies, missing
children notices or any other event that may impact the safety and well-being of our citizens.”
All residents are encouraged to visit http://co.yellowstone.mt.gov/des/ and click on the CodeRED logo
to enroll their contact information including cell phone numbers, text and email addresses. Citizens are
also encouraged to download the CodeRED app to their mobile devices. No one should automatically
assume they are in the emergency contact database.
Public safety officials across the United States have credited CodeRED notifications for successfully
locating missing children, apprehending wanted criminals and issuing timely evacuations.
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Item Attachment Documents:
3. Chamber of Commerce minutes of February 14, 2019; Laurel Chamber of Commerce agenda
of March 14, 2019.
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Laurel Chamber of Commerce
Board Meeting Minutes
The Meeting was held on February 14, 2019 at KC’s Palace. In attendance were: Executive Board
Members: President- Amanda Powell, VP- Chase Anderson, Treasurer- Evan Bruce and Executive Secretary-
Camilla Nelson. Directors: Katie Whitmoyer, Patsy Woody, Lori Hodges, Beth Hoferer, Megan Cutting, and
Billie Lehman.
Amanda called the meeting to order.
The minutes were reviewed: Billie motioned that the minutes be approved, Chase 2nd, minutes were
approved
Bills to be presented for payment:
4th of July Run timers- $400 deposit- Beth motioned to approve, Chase 2nd, approved
Old BUSINESS
Annual Meeting Report- Great turn out. Thanks to those who donated and come to the dinner
and supported the Chamber. See profit and loss.
Need 1 person for the Budget Committee- Evan Bruce said he would be on this committee
Set Committee meeting dates:
o Audit: March 21st 12pm at the Chamber
o Budget: March 28th 12pm at the Chamber
o 4th of July: April 3rd?
NEW BUSINESS
New Members – Heidi’s Coffee Cabin and Lawn & Snow Pros LLC
Job Fair- April 16th from 4-7pm at The Corner, Please let the Chamber know if you would like to
have a table at this event
July 4th – 7 food vendors and 1 craft vendor have paid
o Theme for Parade- It was voted on for “The Parade of Stars” be the theme
July 4th Run- Need ideas of what organization to donate run profit to this year. Suggestions
were The Laurel Garden Club, Graduation Matters, and Healing Field, we will vote on this next
month
Garden Club- The Garden Club will be placing a sign with the old school bell in the garden. The
cost as of now is $300 for this. They have asked if we would like to donate funds for this. Evan
motioned that we donate $150, Patsy 2nd, it was approved.
OPEN FORUM
The Crossings- Summer concert date set for June 27th, High Country Cowboys will be
playing
Exchange Club- Pinwheels will be placed April 16th
Yes to Laurel- Name changed to Laurel Foundation
Business after Hours –
Meeting Adjourned Next meeting – March 14, 2019 Chamber
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Agenda
Laurel Chamber of Commerce
March 14, 2019
Log Cabin
Moment of Silence
Presentation of minutes:
Guest Speaker –
Financial Report -
Yellowstone Checking - $ 86,789.48
Altana CD $ 8,405.53
Altana Saving $ 748.55
Christmas Repair Fund $ 655.96
TOTAL $ 96,599.52
Bills to be presented for payment: - done to date
OLD BUSINESS
Set Committee meeting dates:
o Audit: March 21st 12 pm
o Budget: March 28th 12pm
o 4th of July: April 3rd
July 4th Run- Need ideas of what organization to donate run profit to this year
o Garden Club
o Healing Field
o Graduation Matters
Job Fair- April 16th from 4-7pm at The Corner, Please let the Chamber know if you would like to
have a table at this event
NEW BUSINESS –
New Members – Newman Restoration & Cleaning, Sunlight Property Management,
Beartooth R, C&D (Beartooth Resource, Conservation, and Development Area, Inc.)
July 4th – 14 food vendors and 3 craft vendor have paid. Had 20 food vendors last year!
o Discount for members to set up booths?-
o Hire Marcia for part-time help- Pay?
Chamber Logo-
Ribbon Cuttings
OPEN FORUM –
Business After Hours –
If you would like to host an event, please contact the Chamber.
Next Meeting – April 11 , 2019 Guadalajara
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Item Attachment Documents:
7. Receiving the Committee/Board Minutes into the Record.
Budget/Finance Committee minutes of March 5, 2019.
Council Workshop minutes of March 12, 2019.
Library Board minutes of February 12, 2019.
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9. Resolution No. R19-07: A Resolution Of The City Council Authorizing The Developer Of Iron
Horse Station Subdivision To Install A Stormwater Pond Within Dedicated Parkland Within
The Subdivision Pursuant To LMC 16.40.040.
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R19-07 Approve Iron Horse Subdivision Storm Water Pond
RESOLUTION NO. R09-07
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE DEVELOPER OF IRON HORSE
STATION SUBDIVISION TO INSTALL A STORMWATER POND WITHIN DEDICATED
PARKLAND WITHIN THE SUBDIVISION PURSUANT TO LMC 16.40.040.
WHEREAS, pursuant to LMC 16.40.040 the City Council may authorize the construction or
installation of stormwater ponds within public parkland if the stormwater pond constitutes an amenity
to the park; and
WHEREAS, the developer of Iron Horse Subdivision requested permission to install a
stormwater pond within the subdivision which will subsequently be utilized as an amenity as future
development occurs; and
WHEREAS, the City’s Park Board considered the request and has approved such request, and
further recommends approval of the same by the City Council.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel, Montana,
that the City Council hereby approves the installation and/or construction of a stormwater pond in the
parkland area as described and shown on the attached exhibits which are attached hereto and by this
reference made a part of this resolution.
Introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council on March 19, 2019, by Council Member
_____________________.
PASSED and APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel this 19th day of March
2019.
APPROVED by the Mayor this 19th day of March 2019.
CITY OF LAUREL
___________________________
Thomas C. Nelson, Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________________
Bethany Langve, Clerk-Treasurer
Approved as to form:
______________________________
Sam S. Painter, Civil City Attorney
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10. Resolution No. R19-08: Resolution Selecting Hardives Construction, Inc. For The City Of
Laurel’s 2019 Pavement Maintenance Project And Authorizing The Mayor To Sign A Contract
For Completion Of The Project.
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R19-08 Award 2019 Pavement Maintenance Project Hardrives Construction, Inc.
RESOLUTION NO. R19-08
RESOLUTION AWARDING HARDRIVES CONSTRUCTION, INC. THE CONTRACT FOR THE
CITY OF LAUREL’S 2019 PAVEMENT MAINTENANCE PROJECT AND TO AUTHORIZE THE
MAYOR TO SIGN CONTRACT DOCUMENTS ON THE CITY’S BEHALF.
WHEREAS, the City of Laurel planned and publicly advertised the project known as the 2019
Pavement Maintenance Project, and the City received responsive bids from qualified contractors; and
WHEREAS, the City’s Engineers, KLJ, and City Staff considered the bids received and
recommends the City Council award the project and that the contract is in the City’s best interest; and
WHEREAS, Hardrives Construction, Inc. submitted a bid of $137,698.00 and both KLJ and the
City Staff have determined the bid is in the best interest of the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the City Council of the City of Laurel, Montana, finds
that the City has followed its procurement policies and state law requiring competitive bidding; and
BE IT FUTHER RESOLVED the City Council hereby awards bid and project to Hardrives
Construction, Inc. for the bid price of $137,698.00. The Mayor and City Clerk are authorized to sign all
necessary documents, agreements or contracts on the City’s behalf consistent with this resolution.
Introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council on March 19, 2019, by Council Member
________________________.
PASSED and APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel this 19th day of March 2019
APPROVED by the Mayor this 19th day of March 2019.
CITY OF LAUREL
______________________________
Thomas C. Nelson, Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________________________
Bethany Langve, Clerk-Treasurer, Clerk-Treasurer
Approved as to form:
__________________________________
Sam Painter, Civil City Attorney
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March 8, 2019
Kurt Markegard
City of Laurel
115 W. 1st Street
Laurel, MT 59144
Re: Laurel 2019 Pavement Maintenance Project – Recommendation of Award
Dear Kurt:
Bids for the 2019 Pavement Maintenance project were received March 8, 2019. Three (3) bids were
opened and read aloud ranging from $137,698.00 to $164,993.75. The bids were checked for
mathematical accuracy and one significant discrepancy was found, as noted on the attached Bid
Tabulation. However, we determined that the discrepancy should not affect awarding the Project to the
lowest bidder.
The low bidder is Hardrives Construction, Inc., and we recommend the contract be awarded for the Base
Bid of $137,698.00. Enclosed is the Notice of Award form for the City’s approval. Please sign and return
four (4) original forms; upon receipt, we will work with Hardrives Construction, Inc. to route final
Contract Documents for the City’s approval.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me at (406) 245-5499.
Sincerely,
KLJ
Carl Jackson, PE
Project Manager
Enclosure(s): Notice of Award (4 copies)
Tabulation of Bids
Project #: 1904-00230
cc via email to expedite delivery: Brittney Moormon, Bethany Langve
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2019 Pavement Maintenance Notice of Award Form 00510
KLJ Project 1904-00230 Page 1 of 1
Notice of Award
Date: 3/12/2019
Project: 2019 Pavement Maintenance
Owner: City of Laurel Owner's Contract No.:
Contract: Base Bid Engineer's Project No.: 1904-00230
Bidder: Hardrives Construction, Inc.
Bidder's Address: 4800 Helfrick Road
Billings, MT 59101
You are notified that your Bid dated March 8, 2019 for the above Contract has been considered. You are
the Successful Bidder and are awarded a Contract for 2019 Pavement Maintenance.
The Contract Price of your Contract is One Hundred Thirty-Seven Thousand Six Hundred Ninety-Eight Dollars and
No Cents ($137.698.00).
4 copies of the proposed Contract Documents (including Drawings) accompany this Notice of Award.
(tbd) sets of Drawings and Specifications will be delivered separately or otherwise made available to you.
You must comply with the following conditions precedent within fifteen (15] days of the date you receive this
Notice of Award.
1.Deliver to the Owner four (4) fully executed counterparts of the Contract Documents.
2.Deliver with the executed Contract Documents the Contract Security [Bonds] as specified in the
Instructions to Bidders (Article 20) and General Conditions (Paragraph 5.01).
3.Other conditions precedent: (none)
Failure to comply with these conditions within the time specified will entitle Owner to consider you in default,
annul this Notice of Award, and declare your Bid security forfeited.
Within ten days after you comply with the above conditions, Owner will return to you one fully executed
counterpart of the Contract Documents.
City of Laurel
Owner
By:
Authorized Signature
Title
Copy to Engineer
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2019 Pavement Maintenance Notice of Award Form 00510
KLJ Project 1904-00230 Page 1 of 1
Notice of Award
Date: 3/12/2019
Project: 2019 Pavement Maintenance
Owner: City of Laurel Owner's Contract No.:
Contract: Base Bid Engineer's Project No.: 1904-00230
Bidder: Hardrives Construction, Inc.
Bidder's Address: 4800 Helfrick Road
Billings, MT 59101
You are notified that your Bid dated March 8, 2019 for the above Contract has been considered. You are
the Successful Bidder and are awarded a Contract for 2019 Pavement Maintenance.
The Contract Price of your Contract is One Hundred Thirty-Seven Thousand Six Hundred Ninety-Eight Dollars and
No Cents ($137.698.00).
4 copies of the proposed Contract Documents (including Drawings) accompany this Notice of Award.
(tbd) sets of Drawings and Specifications will be delivered separately or otherwise made available to you.
You must comply with the following conditions precedent within fifteen (15] days of the date you receive this
Notice of Award.
1. Deliver to the Owner four (4) fully executed counterparts of the Contract Documents.
2. Deliver with the executed Contract Documents the Contract Security [Bonds] as specified in the
Instructions to Bidders (Article 20) and General Conditions (Paragraph 5.01).
3. Other conditions precedent: (none)
Failure to comply with these conditions within the time specified will entitle Owner to consider you in default,
annul this Notice of Award, and declare your Bid security forfeited.
Within ten days after you comply with the above conditions, Owner will return to you one fully executed
counterpart of the Contract Documents.
City of Laurel
Owner
By:
Authorized Signature
Title
Copy to Engineer
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2019 Pavement Maintenance Notice of Award Form 00510
KLJ Project 1904-00230 Page 1 of 1
Notice of Award
Date: 3/12/2019
Project: 2019 Pavement Maintenance
Owner: City of Laurel Owner's Contract No.:
Contract: Base Bid Engineer's Project No.: 1904-00230
Bidder: Hardrives Construction, Inc.
Bidder's Address: 4800 Helfrick Road
Billings, MT 59101
You are notified that your Bid dated March 8, 2019 for the above Contract has been considered. You are
the Successful Bidder and are awarded a Contract for 2019 Pavement Maintenance.
The Contract Price of your Contract is One Hundred Thirty-Seven Thousand Six Hundred Ninety-Eight Dollars and
No Cents ($137.698.00).
4 copies of the proposed Contract Documents (including Drawings) accompany this Notice of Award.
(tbd) sets of Drawings and Specifications will be delivered separately or otherwise made available to you.
You must comply with the following conditions precedent within fifteen (15] days of the date you receive this
Notice of Award.
1. Deliver to the Owner four (4) fully executed counterparts of the Contract Documents.
2. Deliver with the executed Contract Documents the Contract Security [Bonds] as specified in the
Instructions to Bidders (Article 20) and General Conditions (Paragraph 5.01).
3. Other conditions precedent: (none)
Failure to comply with these conditions within the time specified will entitle Owner to consider you in default,
annul this Notice of Award, and declare your Bid security forfeited.
Within ten days after you comply with the above conditions, Owner will return to you one fully executed
counterpart of the Contract Documents.
City of Laurel
Owner
By:
Authorized Signature
Title
Copy to Engineer
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2019 Pavement Maintenance Notice of Award Form 00510
KLJ Project 1904-00230 Page 1 of 1
Notice of Award
Date: 3/12/2019
Project: 2019 Pavement Maintenance
Owner: City of Laurel Owner's Contract No.:
Contract: Base Bid Engineer's Project No.: 1904-00230
Bidder: Hardrives Construction, Inc.
Bidder's Address: 4800 Helfrick Road
Billings, MT 59101
You are notified that your Bid dated March 8, 2019 for the above Contract has been considered. You are
the Successful Bidder and are awarded a Contract for 2019 Pavement Maintenance.
The Contract Price of your Contract is One Hundred Thirty-Seven Thousand Six Hundred Ninety-Eight Dollars and
No Cents ($137.698.00).
4 copies of the proposed Contract Documents (including Drawings) accompany this Notice of Award.
(tbd) sets of Drawings and Specifications will be delivered separately or otherwise made available to you.
You must comply with the following conditions precedent within fifteen (15] days of the date you receive this
Notice of Award.
1. Deliver to the Owner four (4) fully executed counterparts of the Contract Documents.
2. Deliver with the executed Contract Documents the Contract Security [Bonds] as specified in the
Instructions to Bidders (Article 20) and General Conditions (Paragraph 5.01).
3. Other conditions precedent: (none)
Failure to comply with these conditions within the time specified will entitle Owner to consider you in default,
annul this Notice of Award, and declare your Bid security forfeited.
Within ten days after you comply with the above conditions, Owner will return to you one fully executed
counterpart of the Contract Documents.
City of Laurel
Owner
By:
Authorized Signature
Title
Copy to Engineer
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Item Attachment Documents:
11. Resolution No. R19-09: A Resolution Of The City Council Approving A Three-Year
Agreement Between The City Of Laurel And Local Union Local 303, American Federation Of
State, County And Municipal Employees, AFSCME.
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R19-09 Local 303 Union Agreement Approval
RESOLUTION NO. R19-09
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVING A THREE-YEAR
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LAUREL AND LOCAL UNION
LOCAL 303, AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY
AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES, AFSCME.
WHEREAS, the City of Laurel and the above Union have been actively negotiating a labor
agreement through their respective negotiation teams; and
WHEREAS, the negotiating teams arrived at an agreement through collective bargaining efforts
and have prepared the final written agreement in which all modifications, additions or deletions have been
written and approved by a vote of the Union membership; and
WHEREAS, the Agreement provides a three-year agreement for all working conditions contained
in the attached agreement; and
WHEREAS, the City Council must also additionally approve the attached agreement in order to
finalize and implement the agreement.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel, Montana:
Section 1: Approval. The attached agreement between the City of Laurel and the Union is
hereby approved. In accordance with the terms of the agreement, such approval is retroactive to July 1,
2018.
Section 2: Execution. The Mayor, Clerk-Treasurer and City’s negotiating team are hereby
given authority to execute said agreement on behalf of the City.
Introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council on March 19, 2019, by Council Member
_____________________.
PASSED and APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel this 19th day of March 2019.
APPROVED by the Mayor this 19th day of March 2019.
CITY OF LAUREL
___________________________
Thomas C. Nelson, Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________________
Bethany Langve, Clerk-Treasurer
Approved as to form:
______________________________
Sam S. Painter, Civil City Attorney
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Item Attachment Documents:
12. Ordinance No. O19-01: An Ordinance Amending Title 2, Chapters 2.08, 2.12, And 2.60 Of The
Laurel Municipal Code For The Purpose Of Clarifying That Current City Employees Are Not
Eligible To Serve As Members Of City Committees And Commissions Or To Serve As Elected
City Officers In Accordance With Montana Law.
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Ordinance No. O19-01: LMC, Title 2, Chapters, 2.08, 2.12, and 2.60
ORDNANCE NO O19-01
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 2, CHAPTERS 2.08, 2.12, AND 2.60 OF THE LAUREL
MUNICIPAL CODE FOR THE PURPOSE OF CLARIFYING THAT CURRENT CITY
EMPLOYEES ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO SERVE AS MEMBERS OF CITY COMMITTEES AND
COMMISSIONS OR TO SERVE AS ELECTED CITY OFFICERS IN ACCORDANCE
WITH MONTANA LAW.
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to keep the Laurel Municipal Code current by modifying
and updating chapters, sections and subsections to address situations and problems within the City and to
remain in accordance with Montana law; and
WHEREAS, Montana law specifically prohibits employees of a city, town or county from serving
in elected positions since the positions of employees and elected officials are incompatible as a matter of
law; and
WHEREAS, the City of Laurel’s LMC requires an amendment to clarify the Montana law as
related to the doctrine of incompatible positions to avoid future issues; and
WHEREAS, upon request of the Mayor, the ordinance amendments were prepared to be adopted
and incorporated into the existing Title 2 as noted herein and the Mayor hereby recommends the same to
the City Council for their full approval as follows:
2.08.240 Standing committees.
At the first regular meeting of the council, after the first Monday in January following a
city election, the mayor shall appoint standing committees as follows:
A. Public Works;
B. Budget and Finance;
C. Emergency Services;
D. Human Relations.
Each committee shall consist of not more than four councilpersons and such other private
individuals as the mayor shall appoint. All appointments shall be approved by a majority of the council.
City employees are not eligible to serve as members on City Standing commitees. (Ord. 99-24, 1999: Ord.
1012, 1992: prior code § 2.12.170)
2.08.250 Special committees.
The mayor shall from time to time appoint such other standing or temporary committees of
the council as shall be authorized, for any purpose by a majority vote of the council. City employees are
not eligible to serve as members on City Special commitees.(Prior code § 2.12.180)
2.12.020 Elective and appointive offices.
The elective officers offices of the city consist of one mayor, two aldermen from each
ward, and one city judge, who must be elected by the qualified electors of the city as provided in M.C.A.
§ 7-4-4102. There may also be appointed offices that are appointed by the mayor, with the advice and
consent of the council, one city clerk-treasurer, who is ex officio city assessor, director of public works,
assistant director of public works, engineer, maintenance director, public utilities director, and any other
officer necessary to carry out the provisions of this title. The city council may prescribe the duties of all
city officers and fix their compensation subject to the limitations contained in the city ordinances and state
law. (Ord. 02-7, 2002: Ord. 97-2 § 1, 1997: Ord. 1000, 1991: prior code § 2.04.020)
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Ordinance No. O19-01: LMC, Title 2, Chapters, 2.08, 2.12, and 2.60
2.12.030 Eligibility to elective office.
No person is eligible to any elective office who is a current employee of the city, not a
citizen of the United States and who has not resided in the city or an area which has been annexed thereto
for at least two years immediately preceding his election and who is not a qualified elector thereof. (Prior
code § 2.04.030)
2.60.100 Police commission—Appointment—Terms and conditions of office.
The mayor shall nominate, with the consent of the council, three residents of the city, who
shall have the qualifications required by law to hold a city board to be known by the name of “police
commission,” and who shall hold office for three years. City employees and individuals serving in city
elected offices are not eligible to serve as Police commission members. One member of such board must
be appointed annually at the first meeting of the council in May of each year. (Prior code § 2.20.150)
This Ordinance shall become effective thirty (30) days after final passage by the City Council and
approved by the Mayor.
Introduced and passed on first reading at a regular meeting of the City Council on March 19, 2019,
by Council Member Herr.
PASSED and ADOPTED by the Laurel City Council on second reading this 2nd day of April upon
motion of Council Member __________________.
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this 2nd day of April 2019.
CITY OF LAUREL
___________________________
Thomas C. Nelson, Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________________
Bethany Langve, Clerk-Treasurer
Approved as to form:
______________________________
Sam S. Painter, Civil City Attorney
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