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AGENDA
CITY OF LAUREL
CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP
TUESDAY, JUNE 25, 2019
6:30 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Public Input: Citizens may address the Council regarding any item of City business that is not on tonight’s agenda. The
duration for an individual speaking under Public Input is limited to three minutes. While all comments are welcome, the
Council will not take action on any item not on the agenda. If a citizen would like to speak or comm ent regarding an item
that is on tonight’s agenda, we ask that you wait until the agenda item is presented 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.
Be advised, if a discussion item has an upcoming public hearing, we would request members of the public to reserve your
comments until the public hearing. At the public hearing, the City Council will establish an official record that will inclu de
all of your comments, testimony and written evidence. The City Council will base its decision on the record created during
the public hearing. Any comments provided tonight will not be included in the record or considered by the City Council.
General Items
1. Re-appointment of Ken Olsen to the Cemetery Commission for a two-year term ending June
30, 2021.
Executive Review
2. Motion to approve Council Member Klose to be absent from the City of Laurel for more than
ten days (LMC 2.12.060)
3. Resolution: A Resolution Of The City Council Granting Permission For A Property Owner To
Utilize Decorative Concrete Within The Boulevard That Adjoins The Owner’s Property
Located In The City Of Laurel.
4. Resolution: A Resolution Of The City Council Authorizing The Mayor To Sign A Contract
With Encode Corporation For Replacement Of Two Condensor Units At The Fire, Ambulance
And Police Building.
Council Issues
5. Update on Handicap Parking
6. Ordinance Discussion
Other Items
Review of Draft Council Agendas
7. Review of Draft Council Agenda for July 2, 2019.
Attendance at Upcoming Council Meeting
Announcements
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. Re-appointment of Ken Olsen to the Cemetery Commission for a two-year term ending June
30, 2021.
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3. Resolution: A Resolution Of The City Council Granting Permission For A Property Owner To
Utilize Decorative Concrete Within The Boulevard That Adjoins The Owner’s Property
Located In The City Of Laurel.
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R19-___ Permission for Alternative Boulevard at 401 East 4th Street
RESOLUTION NO. R19-___
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL GRANTING PERMISSION FOR A PROPERTY
OWNER TO UTILIZE DECORATIVE CONCRETE WITHIN THE BOULEVARD THAT
ADJOINS THE OWNER’S PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE CITY OF LAUREL.
WHEREAS, the owner of the property located at 401 East 4th Street, in the City of Laurel, desires
to change the boulevard that adjoins his property from grass to decorative concrete; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 12.32.010 of the Laurel Municipal Code Laurel currently requires all
boulevard’s to be kept in grass and trees unless specific permission is granted for other purposes; and
WHEREAS, the property owner has filed a written request, in the attached letter which is hereby
incorporated herein, seeking the City Council’s permission to instal l decorative concrete to replace the
existing grass along his property which will improve the appearance of his property and reduce the
maintenance required for the grass; and
WHEREAS, based on the location of the request, the City Council finds no reason to deny the
request since the overall purpose of the City Code will remain unaffected regardless of the exception
granted the property owner.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the City Council of Laurel hereby grants permission,
pursuant to Chapter 12.32.010 of the Laurel Municipal Code, to the property owner at 401 East 4th Street,
Laurel Montana, to change a portion of the boulevard located along 4th Street near the property from grass
to decorative concrete as described in the attached letter; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, if the property owner removes the decorative concrete he/she
shall return the same to grass. Tree Planting shall remain in accordance with the Laurel Municipal Code.
Introduced at a meeting of the City Council on _____________, 2019, by Council Member
_____________.
PASSED and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Laurel, Montana, this __ day of
_____________ 2019.
CITY OF LAUREL
______________________________
Thomas C. Nelson, Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________________
Bethany Langve, Clerk-Treasurer
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_______________________________
Sam Painter Civil City Attorney
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Item Attachment Documents:
4. Resolution: A Resolution Of The City Council Authorizing The Mayor To Sign A Contract
With Encode Corporation For Replacement Of Two Condensor Units At The Fire, Ambulance
And Police Building.
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R19-__ Approve Encode Corporation Contract Condensor Units FAP Building
RESOLUTION NO. R19-__
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN A CONTRACT WITH ENCODE CORPORATION FOR REPLACEMENT OF
TWO CONDENSOR UNITS AT THE FIRE, AMBULANCE
AND POLICE BUILDING.
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel, Montana,
Section 1: Approval. The Contract between the City of Laurel and Encode
Corporation relating to air conditioning repairs, specifically replacement of two condenser
units, at the City’s Police, Fire and Ambulance Building. A copy of the Contract is attached
hereto, is hereby approved.
Section 2: Execution. The Mayor and the City Clerk of the City of Laurel are hereby
given authority to execute the contract on behalf of the City.
Introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council on July __, 2019, by Council
Member ______________________.
PASSED and APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel, Montana, this
__th day of July, 2019.
APPROVED by the Mayor this ___th day of July, 2019.
CITY OF LAUREL
______________________________
Thomas C. Nelson, Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________________
Bethany Langve, City Clerk/Treasurer
Approved as to form:
___________________________________
Sam S. Painter, Civil City Attorney
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INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR SERVICE CONTRACT
This Contract is made and entered into this 2nd day of July 2019, between the City of Laurel, a
municipal corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Montana whose address is
P.O. Box 10, Laurel, Montana 59044, hereinafter referred to as “City” and Encode Corporation, a
contractor licensed to conduct business in the State of Montana, whose address is 111 Florine Ln,
Billings, MT 59101, hereinafter referred to as “Contractor”.
SECTION ONE
DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES
A. Purpose. City shall hire Contractor as an independent contractor to perform for City the services
described in the Bid dated June 21, 2019, attached hereto as Exhibit “A” and by this reference made
part of this contract.
B. Effective Date. This contract is effective upon the date of its execution by both Parties.
Contractor shall complete the services within 60 days of commencing work. The parties may extend
the term of this contract in writing prior to its termination for good cause.
C. Scope of Work. Contractor shall perform his/her work and provide services in accordance with
the specifications and requirements of this contract, any applicable Montana Public Work Standard(s)
and Exhibit “A”.
SECTION TWO
CONTRACT PRICE
Payment. City shall pay Contractor ten thousand one hundred dollars and no cents ($10,100.00) for the
work described in Exhibit A. Any alteration or deviation from the described work that involves extra
costs must be executed only upon written request by the City to Contractor and will become an extra
charge over and above the contract amount. The parties must agree to extra payments or charges in
writing. Prior to final payment, Contractor shall provide City with an invoice for all charges.
SECTION THREE
CITY’S RESPONSIBILITIES
Upon completion of the contract and acceptance of the work, City shall pay Contractor the contract
price, plus or minus any additions or deductions agreed upon between the parties in accordance with
Sections one and two, if any.
SECTION FOUR
CONTRACTOR’S WARRANTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
A. Independent Contractor Status. The parties agree that Contractor is an independent contractor for
purposes of this contract and is not to be considered an employee of the City for any purpose
hereunder. Contractor is not subject to the terms and provisions of the City’s personnel policies or
handbook and shall not be considered a City employee for workers’ compensation or any other
purpose. Contractor is not authorized to represent the City or otherwise bind the City in any dealings,
agreements or sub-contracts in any dealings between Contractor and any third parties. The City is
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interested solely in the results of this contract. Contractor is solely responsible for all work and work
product under this contract, including techniques, sequences, procedures, and means. Contractor shall
supervise and direct the work to the best of his/her ability.
B. Wages and Employment. Contractor shall abide by all applicable State of Montana Rules,
Regulations and/or Statutes in regards to prevailing wages and employment requirements. Contractor
shall comply with the applicable requirements of the Workers’ Compensation Act. Contractor shall
maintain workers’ compensation coverage for all members and employees of his/her business, except
for those members who are exempted as independent contractors under the provisions of §39-71-401,
MCA. Contractor understands that all contractors or subcontractors working on publicly funded
projects are required to have withheld from earnings a license fee of one percent (1%) of the gross
contract price if the gross contract price is Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000) or more. This license fee
is paid to the Montana Department of Revenue pursuant to Montana law.
C. Unless otherwise specified by the terms of this Agreement, all m aterials and equipment used by
Contractor on the Construction Project shall be new and where not otherwise specified, of the most
suitable grade for their intended uses.
D. All workmanship and materials shall be of a kind and nature acceptable to the City.
E. All equipment, materials, and labor provided to, on, or for the Contract must be free of defects and
nonconformities in design, materials, and workmanship for a minimum period beginning with the
commencement of the work and ending one (1) year from completion and final acceptance by the
City. Upon receipt of City’s written notice of a defective or nonconforming condition during the
warranty period, Contractor shall take all actions, including redesign and replacement, to correct the
defective or nonconforming condition within a time frame acceptable to the City and at no additional
cost to the City. Contractor shall also, at its sole cost, perform any tests required by City to verify that
such defective or nonconforming condition has been corrected. Contractor warrants the corrective
action taken against defective and nonconforming conditions for a period of an additional one (1) year
from the date of City’s acceptance of the corrective action.
F. Contractor and its sureties are liable for the satisfaction and full performance of all warranties.
G. Contractor has examined the facilities and/or has made field examinations. Contractor has
knowledge of the services or project sought under this Contract and he/she further understands the site
conditions to be encountered during the performance of this Contract. Contractor has knowledge of
the types and character of equipment necessary for the work, the types of materials needed and the
sources of such materials, and the condition of the local labor market.
H. Contractor is responsible for the safety of the work and shall maintain all lights, guards, signs,
temporary passages, or other protections necessary for that purpose at all times.
I. All work is performed at Contractor’s risk, and Contractor shall promptly repair or replace all
damage and loss at its sole cost and expense regardless of the reason or cause of the damage or loss;
provided, however, should the damage or loss be caused by an intentional or negligent act of the City,
the risk of such loss shall be placed on the City.
J. Contractor is responsible for any loss or damage to materials, tools, work product or other articles
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used or held for use in the completion or performance of the Contract.
K. Title to all work, work product, materials and equipment covered by any payment of Contractor’s
compensation by City, whether directly incorporated into the Contract or not, passes to City at the
time of payment, free and clear of all liens and encumbrances.
SECTION FIVE
INDEMNITY AND INSURANCE
Contractor shall indemnify, defend and save City, its officers, agents and employees harmless from
any and all losses, damage and liability occasioned by, growing out of, or in any way arising or
resulting from any intentional or negligent act on the part of Contractor or its agents or employees.
SECTION SIX
COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS
Contractor shall comply with all federal, state, local laws, ordinances, rules and regulations.
Contractor shall either possess a City business license or shall purchase one, if a City Code requires a
business license.
SECTION SEVEN
NONDISCRIMINATION
Contractor agrees that any hiring of persons as a result of this contract must be on the basis of merit
and qualification and further that Contractor shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion,
creed, political ideas, sex, age, marital status, physical or mental disability or national origin.
SECTION EIGHT
DEFAULT
If either party fails to comply with any term or condition of this Contract at th e time or in the manner
provided for, the other party may, at its option, terminate this Contract and be released from all
obligations if the default is not cured within ten (10) days after written notice is provided to the
defaulting party. Said notice shall set forth the items to be cured. Additionally, the non-defaulting
party may bring suit for damages, specific performance, and any other remedy provided by law except
for punitive damages. The Parties hereby waive their respective claims for punitive damages. These
remedies are cumulative and not exclusive. Use of one remedy does not preclude use of the others.
Notices shall be provided in writing and hand-delivered or mailed to the parties at the addresses set
forth in the first paragraph of this Contract.
SECTION NINE
TERMINATION
Either party may terminate the contract for their convenience upon thirty days written notice sent
postage prepaid, to the addresses provided herein.
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SECTION TEN
GOVERNING LAW AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION
The Parties agree that the laws of the State of Montana govern this Contract. The Parties agree that
venue is proper within the Courts of Yellowstone County, Montana. If a dispute arises, the Parties,
through a representative(s) with full authority to settle a dispute, shall meet and attempt to negotiate a
resolution of the dispute in good faith no later than ten business days after the dispute arises. If
negotiations fail, the Parties may utilize a third party mediator and equally share the costs of the
mediator or file suit.
SECTION ELEVEN
ATTORNEY FEES
If any action is filed in relation to this agreement, the unsuccessful party in the action shall pay to the
successful party, in addition to all sums that either is ordered to pay, a reasonable sum for the
successful party’s attorney’s fees and all costs charges and expenses related to the action.
SECTION TWELVE
ENTIRE AGREEMENT
This contract and its referenced attachment and Exhibit A contain the entire agreement and
understanding of the parties and supersede any and all prior negotiations or understandings relating to
this project. This contract shall not be modified, amended, or changed in any respect except through a
written document signed by each party’s authorized respective agents.
SECTION THIRTEENTH
ASSIGNMENT OF RIGHTS
The rights of each party under this Contract are personal to that party and may not be assigned or
transferred to any other person, firm, corporation, or other entity without the prior, express, and
written consent of the other party.
SECTION FOURTEEN
SEVERABILITY
Each provision, section, or subsection of this Contract shall stand separate and independent of every
other. In the event that a court of competent jurisdiction shall find any provision, section, or
subsection of this contract to be invalid, the remaining provisions, sections, and subsections of this
contract shall remain in full force and effect.
SECTION FIFTEEN
PARAGRAPH HEADINGS
The titles to the paragraphs of this contract are solely for the convenience of the parties and shall not
be used to explain, simplify, or aid in the interpretation of the provisions of this agreement.
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SIGNED AND AGREED BY BOTH PARTIES ON THE 2nd DAY OF JULY 2019.
CITY OF LAUREL CONTRACTOR
___________________________________ __________________________
Thomas C. Nelson, Mayor Encode Corporation
ATTEST: Employer Identification Number
___________________________________ __________________________
Bethany Langve, Clerk/Treasurer
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ENERGY CONTROL DEVICES
111 Florine Ln. Billings, MT 59101 Phone (406) 245-2520 Fax (406) 245-5184
Email – encode@encodecorp.com
Presented to: 06-21-2019
Laurel Safety Complex
25 W 1st St.
Laurel, MT. 59044
Attn: Chief Stan Langve
Encode Corporation hereby proposes to provide and install (2) two new R-410a outdoor condenser units
to replace the old units that have failed. One unit has a compressor out, both units have been degraded by
being hailed out over last 2 years. Finally, these units use R-22 refrigerant which is being phased out by
EPA policies. This project includes the install of new TX valves, re-using existing evap coils, removal and
disposal of old condensers, lift, install and verify operation of new condensers.
Cost: $10,100.00
Acceptance:
You are hereby given notice to proceed.
Signature: ______________________________________ Date: ____________________________
Please let me know if you have any questions or we can be of service in any aspect.
Sincerely,
Daniel E. Massey
Daniel E. Massey
Vice President
Encode Corp
File: LPDCondensers – ‘19
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Item Attachment Documents:
7. Review of Draft Council Agenda for July 2, 2019.
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AGENDA
CITY OF LAUREL
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, JULY 02, 2019
6:30 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
NEXT RES. NO.
R19-32
NEXT ORD. NO.
O19-02
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 fro m 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 Coun cil.
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 welcomes 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 June 18, 2019.
Correspondence
2. Jerry Williams Resignation Letter
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.
3. Claims for the month of June 2018.
4. Clerk/Treasurer Financial Statements for the month of May 2019.
5. Approval of Payroll Register for PPE 6/16/2019 totaling $175,312.40.
6. Receiving the Committee/Board Minutes into the Record.
Budget/Finance Minutes of June 18, 2019.
Council Workshop Minutes of June 25, 2019.
Laurel Airport Authority Minutes of May 21, 2019.
Tree Board Minutes of June 6, 2019.
City/County Planning Board Minutes of July 19, 2018.
City/County Planning Board Minutes of June 6, 2019.
Laurel Urban Renewal Agency Minutes of May 20, 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
7. Re-appointment of Ken Olsen to the Cemetery Commission for a two-year term ending June
30, 2021.
8. Motion to approve Council Member Klose to be absent from the City of Laurel for more than
ten days (LMC 2.12.060)
9. Resolution: A Resolution Of The City Council Granting Permission For A Property Owner To
Utilize Decorative Concrete Within The Boulevard That Adjoins The Owner’s Property
Located In The City Of Laurel.
10. Resolution: A Resolution Of The City Council Authorizing The Mayor To Sign A Contract
With Encode Corporation For Replacement Of Two Condensor Units At The Fire, Ambulance
And Police Building.
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 Anno uncements is limited to one 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 ar e 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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