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Home My WebLink AboutCouncil Workshop Packet 01.21.2020 AGENDA CITY OF LAUREL CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP TUESDAY, JANUARY 21, 2020 6:30 PM CITY 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 comment 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 include 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 recor d or considered by the City Council. General Items 1. Laurel Signals Presentation 2. Appointment of Karl Dan Koch to the City/County Planning Board for a two-year term ending June 30, 2021. 3. Mayor's Appointment Memo Executive Review 4. Resolution - Resolution Calling A Public Hearing To Approve Certain Public Infrastructure Improvements In The Laurel Urban Renewal District As An Urban Renewal Project And To Finance The Project Through The Issuance Of Tax Increment Urban Renewal Bonds; And Making A Reimbursement Declaration In The Evet That Tax-Exempt Bond Proceeds Reimburse Original Expenditures Of The City 5. Resolution - A Resolution Of The City Council Accepting An Easement From George M. Fox For The Purpose Of Constructing, Operating, Maintaining, Replacing And Repairing A Sewer Line For Village Subdivision Within The Described Easement. 6. Ordinance No. O20-01: An Ordinance Amending Certain Chapters Of Title 14 Of The Laurel Municipal Code Relating To The Adoption And Enforcement Of Building Codes For The City Of Laurel As Required By The State Of Montana. Council Issues 7. West Railroad Update 8. Discussion on National Historic Places Registry Designation. Other Items Review of Draft Council Agendas 9. Draft City Council Agenda of January 28, 2020. 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 Cle rk’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 1 2 1ST AVENUE SIGNALS – LAUREL CMDP-G 4-2(47)54; UPN 9264 1st Ave & SE 4th St 1st Ave & I-90 WB 1st Ave & Main St 0.11 mi 0.27 mi 3 OVERVIEW •Existing Conditions Summary •Identified Issues •Intersection Analysis •Crash Analysis •Clearance and Pedestrian Times •Proposed Timing Plans •Next Steps 4 EXISTING CONDITIONS •3 State Owned Signals •No coordination •No detection at Main/1st (pre-timed) •Nighttime flash at Main only •Hardware •Traconex Controllers •Controllers upgrades included with this project 5 IDENTIFIED ISSUES •2010 complaint about lack of pedestrian crosswalks at Main & 1st •2013 complaint regarding the time for the NB LT arrow at Main •Added 5s of green time to the NB LT noting that the lane configuration may limit the benefit •2016 complaint regarding back up onto the interstate at the WB ramp (≈1600’ ramp) •Added to the HSIP 2016 review site list •During field review, no back-ups noted •No trains noted either •Site dropped – no further info •June 2018 complaint letter •NB backup from Main to I90 - problem for businesses access 6 NOTED FIELD ISSUES – MAY 2019 •Backup from Main to the I90 WB ramp in the NB direction during the PM peak •Intermittent cycle failures for following movements •Main •NB primarily during PM peak, WB LT all peaks, infrequent SB AM/PM peak •4th •SB LT during midday, WB LT midday and PM peak •I90WB Ramp •EB only after train preempt •Two trains observed at the I90WB Ramp •Long and slow trains, but no risk of backing onto interstate even though one occurred at 5:20pm •Clearing EB traffic after preempt can be challenging due to heavy WB right from the ramp, and the NB lane drop at 4th 7 8 WEEKDAY TOTAL VOLUME APRIL 2017 DATA 5:30 PM 12:00 PM8:00 AM 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 12:00 AM 2:00 AM 4:00 AM 6:00 AM 8:00 AM 10:00 AM 12:00 PM 2:00 PM 4:00 PM 6:00 PM 8:00 PM 10:00 PM 1st & I-90 1st & 4th 1st & Main 9 DIRECTIONAL DISTRIBUTION ON 1ST BETWEEN I-90 AND 4TH 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 12:00 AM 2:00 AM 4:00 AM 6:00 AM 8:00 AM 10:00 AM 12:00 PM 2:00 PM 4:00 PM 6:00 PM 8:00 PM 10:00 PM NB SB 10 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 AM NB AM SB NN NB NN SB PM NB PM SB Tr a v e l T i m e ( S e c ) Travel Time Variability (Min, Max, Median, 1st & 3rd Quartiles) 71 6875 77 145 78 0 50 100 150 NB Ave SB Ave Tr a v e l T i m e ( S e c ) Average Travel Time (sec) AM Noon PM TRAVEL TIME RUNS APRIL 2017 •Zero delay travel time = 50 sec •Max TT in the PM peak in 2019 was 354s headed NB 11 1ST & MAIN 29 9 10 18 2 14 8 29 109 102 15 12 2 66 124 268 AM 26 0 7 24 4 18 0 19 86 155 31 16 9 29 86 212 NN 25 5 11 27 3 21 6 50 161 173 17 22 9 38 125 202 PM 700+ veh NB in PM peak in essentially a single lane 12 1ST & MAIN Has Ped Signal Head, but no Striped Crosswalk •Prot/Perm NBL (shared thru-left lane) •Pre-timed Operations (Overnight flash 11pm-7am) •75 sec cycle in AM, 80 sec in Noon/PM 13 1ST & MAIN •WBLT vs EB TH/RT volume meets recommendations for a left turn phase in the PM peak •No WBLT crashes in 5 years AM: 102 NN: 155 PM: 173 AM 124 268 NN 86 212 PM 125 202 Multiple cycle failures noted for WB LT in all peak periods. About 10% of vehicles in PM peak waited through a cycle and 24% were sneakers. 14 1ST & MAIN PEDESTRIANS 0 1 0 4 1 4 2 39 1 5 1 29 4 3 3 48 AM NN PM 7a-7p 120 total peds counted with about ½ of them counted between 2p-4p 15 1ST & MAIN •This project •Optimize signal within the existing geometric and signal hardware constraints •Unlikely to “fix” queuing issues that exist •Future recommendations •Possible interim project – MACI potentially? •Add detection and upgrade signal (FYA, backplates, APS) •Detection will be most useful outside of peak hours, may help limit congested periods but will likely have little effect in peaks •Add WB left turn phase •Will need to be short to limit further exacerbating NB queues within the existing NB lane configuration •Major reconstruction of the intersection •Possible roundabout? October meeting - NO •Reconstruction of the NB leg to include LT/TH/RT lanes? •Long term project and long term plans for Laurel? 16 34 36 38 23 5 35 73 25 43 35 26 9 1ST & MAIN – PM DELAYS 2017 VOLUMES 30 29 54 36 5 32 69 23 59 31 23 10 39 34 31 31 35 20 5 28 42 23 39 39 42 9 30 Existing 80s Cycle Proposed Timings 90s Cycle Add Detection and WB Left Turn Phase 90s Max Cycle 20s 32s 28s 26s 34s 30s 26s 34s 20s10s 17 1ST & 4TH 44 8 14 2 32 4 13 4 85 5 118 28 0 10 5 2 AM 31 3 25 3 28 4 20 4 266 13 217 31 4 21 16 8 NN 37 3 20 3 47 3 22 4 215 10 272 23 3 23 11 9 PM 18 1ST & I90 WB 55 8 22 25 6 7 210 21 154 34 14 78 2 68 AM 47 5 65 27 9 9 223 12 156 48 13 36 0 29 NN 56 9 81 25 3 15 485 58 288 59 6 58 2 113 PM 19 RAILROAD PREEMPTION (1ST & I-90) •Tracks 70 feet west of stop bar •Railroad advanced preemption •20 Preemption activations per 24 hour period •Will interfere regularly with any proposed coordination 20 I90 WB RAMP •Back up onto interstate reported •Possibly related to train operations and preemption? •Train schedule – 20 preempts a day •Lane configuration •Heavy right turn volumes in all periods •Interim – possibly look at changing lane configuration - NO •Long term – possibly consider •Adding a lane for exclusive lanes for all movements to prevent through vehicles from blocking heavy movement turning vehicles during preemption •Adding a dual right turn lane •Possible queue detector on ramp – won’t override a train though and if through vehicles are waiting for a train causing back up, it may not help •Effects of West Laurel Interchange opening on traffic patterns 21 CRASH ANALYSIS •5 Year Crash Analysis (2014-2018) •Crash Severity: Intersection Fatal Injury PDO Total I-90 / 1st 0 4 13 17 4th / 1st 0 2 18 20 Main / 1st 0 9 21 30 Total 0% 22% 78% 100% 22 CRASH TYPES – 5 YEAR HISTORY Intx Rear End Left-turning/Thru Side Swipe Right Angle Ped Bike Fixed Obj Roll- over TotNB EB SB WB NBL EBL SBL WBL I-90 0 0 0 4 1 0 5*0 2 4 0 0 1 17 4th 5 0 4 5 0 0 2 0 3 1 0 0 0 20 Main 11 0 2 3 4!0 0 0 3 3** 3^1 0 30 Total 51% 18%12%12% 4%1% 1% - *Does not exceed FHWA crash threshold (4 crashes in 1 year) for P/P phasing !Does not exceed FHWA crash threshold (6 crashes in 1 year) for protected only phasing **One right angle crash during nighttime flash ^Ped/bike at Main NB LT vs ped in west xwalk SB bike FTY to WB vehicle NB RT vs bike in east xwalk 23 YELLOW + ALL RED TIMES All Red = Intx Speed mph ɸ DIR Exist Y Prop Y Exist Red Prop Red Change Y+AR I-90 35 2/6 NB/SB 3.6 3.6 2 2.2 0.2 25/35 4/8 EB/WB 3 3.6 3 3 0.6 4th 25 1 SBL 3 3 1 1 - 35 2 NB/SB 3.6 3.6 2.4 2.7 0.3 25 4 EB/WB 3 3 2 2.6 0.6 Main 25 1 NBL 3 3 1 1 - 25 2 NB/SB 3 3 2 3 1.0 25 4 EB/WB 3 3 2 2.6 0.6 24 PEAK HOUR PED VOLUMES 1st Ave & 4th St 1st Ave & I-90 1st Ave & Main St 6 13 6 0 5 3 0 0 2 Analysis Period AM Peak Noon Peak PM Peak Crosswalk 25 PEDESTRIAN TIMES Flash Don’t Walk = (Distance/3.5)-(Y+AR) Intx ɸ DIR Exist W Prop W Exist FDW Prop FDW Change W+FDW I-90 - - - - - -- 4th 2 NB/SB 7 7 18 15 -3 4 EB/WB 7 7 20 17 -3 Main 2 NB/SB 7 7 20 21 1 4 WB 10 7 13 12 -4 26 PM ANALYSIS SIM TRAFFIC Network Existing 90s All Coord 90s Main Only Total Delay (hr) 46.9 59.5 44.7 Total Stops 4277 4559 4144 I90 Total Delay (hr) 12.0 22.1 12.9 4th Total Delay (hr) 14.7 16.6 13.9 Main Total Delay (hr) 19.0 19.5 16.7 NB Arterial Travel Time (s) 144 141 124 SB Arterial Travel Time (s) 77 74 77 95th % Queue NB @ Main (ft) 983 971 697 27 PM PEAK HOUR DELAYS 1st Ave & SE 4th St 1st Ave & I-90 WB 1st Ave & Main St 30 29 54 36 5 32 69 23 59 31 23 10 39 11 25 37 7 25 37 50 8 26 36 24 12 17 24 16 6 20 28 22 12 32 60 39 43 21 27 34 36 38 23 5 35 73 25 43 35 26 9 34 12 27 37 6 20 38 42 9 32 32 30 10 25 11 24 18 6 18 26 23 9 34 45 45 29 21 Existing Proposed 90s at Main with 4th and I90 Free 28 NOON ANALYSIS Mainline Existing 90s All Coord 90s Main Only Total Delay (hr) 11 11 11 Total Stops 1422 1391 1433 Performance Index 15.2 14.6 15.2 Network Existing 90s All Coord 90s Main Only Total Delay (hr) 21 21 21 Total Stops 2192 2165 2200 Performance Index 27.2 27.0 27.2 29 AM ANALYSIS Mainline Existing 90s All Coord 90s Main Only Total Delay (hr) 10 9 9 Total Stops 1385 1150 1341 Performance Index 14.3 11.7 12.8 Network Existing 90s All Coord 90s Main Only Total Delay (hr) 18 19 18 Total Stops 2110 1912 2084 Performance Index 24.1 24.0 23.7 30 WEEKDAY VS. WEEKEND 12:15 PM 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 12:00 AM 2:00 AM 4:00 AM 6:00 AM 8:00 AM 10:00 AM 12:00 PM 2:00 PM 4:00 PM 6:00 PM 8:00 PM 10:00 PM I-90 Weekday I-90 Sat I-90 Sun 31 NIGHTTIME FLASH •One right angle PDO crash during nighttime flash in 5 years •No detection at 1st & Main •Minimum overnight cycle that can be run is 59s if we omit NB LT •Moving away from nighttime flash due to safety concerns including pedestrians •No nighttime flash at other two signals – consistency? •Keep flash until possible signal upgrade with detection •Recommend changing hours 32 Existing Flash = 11pm – 7am Proposed Flash = 11pm – 6am 33 NEXT STEPS •Implement Timings in January 2020 with new controllers •Signal upgrades in Laurel to be evaluated as a potential MACI project •Timeline dependent on prioritization and funding 34 35 Item Attachment Documents: 2. Appointment of Karl Dan Koch to the City/County Planning Board for a two-year term ending June 30, 2021. 36 3 7 Item Attachment Documents: 3. Mayor's Appointment Memo 38 DEPARTMENT City of Laurel is an EEO Employer Equal Housing Opportunity CITY HALL 115 W. 1st. St. PUB WORKS: 628-4796 PWD FAX: 628-2241 WATER OFFICE: 628-7431 WTR FAX: 628-2289 MAYOR: 628-8456 City of Laurel P.O. Box 10 Laurel, Montana 59044 M E M O R A N D U M To: City Council From: Mayor Thomas Nelson Date: January 17, 2020 Re: Mayoral Appointments Please be advised that I am making the following council committee appointments via this memorandum in order to enable the committees to begin meeting prior to the next regular city council meeting. Please note the appointments will be on the next council agenda under Scheduled Matters. I will ask the City Council to approve all the appointments contained in this memorandum retroactive to today’s date. I contacted the City Attorney who advised this action can be legally taken under Montana law and is the best option to enable the council committees to be created and begin work on city business. As the duly appointed and sworn Mayor, I am appointing the following Council Members to the following Committees: a. Budget/Finance Committee: Emelie Eaton, Bruce McGee, Scott Stokes and Richard Klose. b. Emergency Services: Richard Klose, Irv Wilke, Bruce McGee and Heidi Sparks. c. Public Works Committee: Irv Wilke, Don Nelson, Richard Herr and Heidi Sparks. d. Cemetery Commission: Richard Klose and Richard Herr e. Park Board: Scott Stokes, Irv Wilke and Richard Herr f. Tree Board: Richard Herr g. Health Insurance: Bruce McGee and Heidi Sparks If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me at City Hall. Dated this 17th day of January 2020. __________________________________________ Thomas C. Nelson, Mayor 39 Item Attachment Documents: 4. Resolution - Resolution Calling A Public Hearing To Approve Certain Public Infrastructure Improvements In The Laurel Urban Renewal District As An Urban Renewal Project And To Finance The Project Through The Issuance Of Tax Increment Urban Renewal Bonds; And Making A Reimbursement Declaration In The Evet That Tax-Exempt Bond Proceeds Reimburse Original Expenditures Of The City 40 DRAFT 01/16/2020 CERTIFICATE AS TO RESOLUTION AND ADOPTING VOTE I, the undersigned, being the duly qualified and acting recording officer of the City of Laurel, Montana (the “City”), hereby certify that the attached resolution is a true copy of Resolution No. ___________, entitled: “RESOLUTION CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING TO APPROVE CERTAIN PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS IN THE LAUREL URBAN RENEWAL DISTRICT AS AN URBAN RENEWAL PROJECT AND TO FINANCE THE PROJECT THROUGH THE ISSUANCE OF TAX INCREMENT URBAN RENEWAL BONDS; AND MAKING A REIMBURSEMENT DECLARATION IN THE EVET THAT TAX-EXEMPT BOND PROCEEDS REIMBURSE ORIGINAL EXPENDITURES OF THE CITY” (the “Resolution”), on file in the original records of the City in my legal custody; that the Resolution was duly adopted by the City Council of the City at a meeting on January 28, 2020, and that the meeting was duly held by the City Council and was attended throughout by a quorum, pursuant to call and notice of such meeting given as required by law; and that the Resolution has not as of the date hereof been amended or repealed. I further certify that, upon vote being taken on the Resolution at said meeting, the following Council Members voted in favor thereof: ; voted against the same: ; abstained from voting thereon: ; or were absent: . WITNESS my hand officially this 28th day of January, 2020. _____________________________________ City Clerk-Treasurer 41 RESOLUTION NO. _______ RESOLUTION CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING TO APPROVE CERTAIN PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS IN THE LAUREL URBAN RENEWAL DISTRICT AS AN URBAN RENEWAL PROJECT AND TO FINANCE THE PROJECT THROUGH THE ISSUANCE OF TAX INCREMENT URBAN RENEWAL BONDS; AND MAKING A REIMBURSEMENT DECLARATION IN THE EVET THAT TAX-EXEMPT BOND PROCEEDS REIMBURSE ORIGINAL EXPENDITURES OF THE CITY BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council (the “Council”) of the City of Laurel, Montana (the “City”), as follows: Section 1. Recitals. 1.01. Under the provisions of Montana Code Annotated, Title 7, Chapter 15, Parts 42 and 43, as amended (the “Act”), the City is authorized to create urban renewal areas, prepare and adopt an urban renewal plan therefor and amendments thereto, undertake urban renewal projects therein, provide for the segregation and collection of tax increment with respect to property taxes collected in such areas, and apply tax increment revenues derived from projects undertaken within the urban renewal area to pay eligible costs. 1.02. Pursuant to the Act and Ordinance No. 007-11, adopted by the Council on November 20, 2007, as amended by Ordinance Nos. 008-09, 09-04 and 012-01, adopted by the Council on October 21, 2008, April 21, 2009 and March 6, 2012 (collectively, the “Ordinance”), the City has created the Laurel Urban Renewal District (the “District”) as an urban renewal district and has approved the Laurel Urban Renewal Plan (the “Plan”) as an urban renewal plan in accordance with the Act, which Plan provides for the segregation and collection of tax increment revenues with respect to the District. 1.03. In addition, by the Ordinance the City created the Laurel Urban Renewal Agency (the “Agency”). The Agency exercises urban renewal powers assigned by resolution of the Council from time to time, and acts in an advisory capacity. 1.04. As set forth in the Plan, tax increment financing is to be used to further the goals and objectives in the Plan, which include improving the pedestrian environment by adding well- designed streetscape and sidewalks and having state of the art, updated utilities and infrastructure. Section 2. The Project. 2.01. The Council is pursuing the design, engineering and construction of various public infrastructure improvements within the District, generally consisting of reconstruction of Washington, Idaho and Ohio Avenues, East First and East Fourth Streets, generally bound by Wyoming and Alder Avenues, Main and East Fourth Streets, including sidewalks, curb and gutter, pedestrian ramps, driveway approaches and new asphalt pavement; replacement of 42 3 existing water mains, including valves, fittings, fire hydrants and other appurtenances; replacement of existing sanitary sewer main; installation of a new storm drain system, including inlets, manholes and appurtenances; and related improvements (such public infrastructure improvements, collectively, the “Project”). 2.02. The engineering, design and construction of the Project is expected to cost approximately $4,658,000. If, following the public hearing called for herein, the Project is approved as an urban renewal project under the Act and the Plan, the Council intends to issue its tax increment revenue bonds (the “Bonds”), payable from tax increment revenues of the District, to finance all or a portion of the costs of the Project and, if necessary or desirable, costs of issuance of the Bonds and associated costs of the financing. Section 3. Preliminary Findings. The Council hereby finds, as a preliminary matter, with respect to the Project as follows: a. no persons will be displaced from their housing by the Project; b. the Plan and the Project conform to the Laurel Growth Plan or parts thereof for the City as a whole; c. the Plan and the Project will afford maximum opportunity, consistent with the needs of the City as a whole, for the rehabilitation or redevelopment of the District by private enterprise; d. there is expected to be a sound and adequate financial program for the financing of the Project; and e. the Project constitutes an urban renewal project within the meaning of the Act and the Plan. Section 4. Public Hearing; Notice. A public hearing is hereby called and shall be held on February 11, 2020 at 6:30 p.m., in Council Chambers, at 115 West First Street, in Laurel, Montana, on the approval of the Project and the City’s proposed issuance of the Bonds. Notice of the public hearing shall be published in the Yellowstone County News on January 31, 2020 and February 7, 2020, in substantially the form attached as Exhibit A hereto (which is incorporated by reference and made a part hereof). Section 5. Reimbursement Expenditures. 5.01. Regulations. The United States Department of Treasury has promulgated regulations governing the use of proceeds of tax-exempt bonds, all or a portion of which are to be used to reimburse the City for project expenditures paid by the City prior to the date of issuance of such bonds. Those regulations (Treasury Regulations, Section 1.150-2) (the “Regulations”) require that the City adopt a statement of official intent to reimburse an original expenditure not later than 60 days after payment of the original expenditure. The Regulations also generally require that the bonds be issued and the reimbursement allocation made from the proceeds of the bonds within 18 months (or three years, if the reimbursement bond issue qualifies for the “small issuer” exception from the arbitrage rebate requirement) after the later of 43 4 (i) the date the expenditure is paid or (ii) the date the project is placed in service or abandoned, but (unless the issue qualifies for the “small issuer” exception from the arbitrage rebate requirement) in no event more than three years after the date the expenditure is paid. The Regulations generally permit reimbursement of capital expenditures and costs of issuance of the bonds. 5.02. Prior Expenditures. Other than (i) expenditures to be paid or reimbursed from sources other than the Bonds, (ii) expenditures constituting preliminary expenditures within the meaning of Section 1.150-2(f)(2) of the Regulations, or (iii) expenditures in a “de minimus” amount (as defined in Section 1.150-2(f)(1) of the Regulations), no expenditures for the Project have been paid by the City before the date 60 days before the date of adoption of this Resolution. 5.03. Declaration of Intent. The City reasonably expects to reimburse the expenditures made for costs of the Project out of the proceeds of Bonds in an estimated maximum aggregate principal amount of $4,800,000 after the date of payment of all or a portion of the costs of the Project. All reimbursed expenditures shall be capital expenditures, a cost of issuance of the Bonds or other expenditures eligible for reimbursement under Section 1.150-2(d)(3) of the Regulations. 5.04. Budgetary Matters. As of the date hereof, there are no City funds reserved, allocated on a long-term basis or otherwise set aside (or reasonably expected to be reserved, allocated on a long-term basis or otherwise set aside) to provide permanent financing for the expenditures related to the Project, other than pursuant to the issuance of the Bonds. The statement of intent contained in this Resolution, therefore, is determined to be consistent with the City’s budgetary and financial circumstances as they exist or are reasonably foreseeable on the date hereof. 5.05. Reimbursement Allocations. The City Clerk-Treasurer shall be responsible for making the “reimbursement allocations” described in the Regulations, being generally the transfer of the appropriate amount of proceeds of the Bonds to reimburse the source of temporary financing used by the City to make prior payment of the costs of the Project. Each allocation shall be evidenced by an entry on the official books and records of the City maintained for the Bonds or the Project and shall specifically identify the actual original expenditure being reimbursed. ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Laurel, Montana, this 28th day of January, 2020. Mayor Attest: City Clerk-Treasurer 44 A-1 EXHIBIT A NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO APPROVE CERTAIN PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS IN THE LAUREL URBAN RENEWAL DISTRICT AS AN URBAN RENEWAL PROJECT AND TO FINANCE THE PROJECT THROUGH THE ISSUANCE OF TAX INCREMENT REVENUE BONDS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council (the “Council”) of the City of Laurel, Montana (the “City”) will hold a public hearing on February 11, 2020 at 6:30 p.m., in Council Chambers, at 115 West First Street, in Laurel, Montana, on the approval of the following project in the Laurel Urban Renewal District as an urban renewal project: the design, engineering and construction of various public infrastructure improvements within the District, generally consisting of reconstruction of Washington, Idaho and Ohio Avenues, East First and East Fourth Streets, generally bound by Wyoming and Alder Avenues, Main and East Fourth Streets, including sidewalks, curb and gutter, pedestrian ramps, driveway approaches and new asphalt pavement; replacement of existing water mains, including valves, fittings, fire hydrants and other appurtenances; replacement of existing sanitary sewer main; installation of a new storm drain system, including inlets, manholes and appurtenances; and related improvements (such public infrastructure improvements, collectively, the “Project”). The Project is expected to cost approximately $4,658,000. It is proposed that the City will issue and sell its urban renewal tax increment revenue bonds to finance all or a portion of the costs of the Project and, if necessary or desirable, to pay costs of issuance of the bonds and associated costs of the financing. Any interested persons may appear and will be heard or may file written comments with the City Clerk-Treasurer prior to such hearing. DATED this 28th day of January, 2020. ______________________________ City Clerk-Treasurer Publication Dates: January 31, 2020 February 7, 2020 45 Item Attachment Documents: 5. Resolution - A Resolution Of The City Council Accepting An Easement From George M. Fox For The Purpose Of Constructing, Operating, Maintaining, Replacing And Repairing A Sewer Line For Village Subdivision Within The Described Easement. 46 R2020-___Approve Sewer Pipeline Easement. RK Development RESOLUTION NO. R2020-__ A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL ACCEPTING AN EASEMENT FROM GEORGE M. FOX FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING, OPERATING, MAINTAINING, REPLACING AND REPAIRING A SEWER LINE FOR VILLAGE SUBDIVISION WITHIN THE DESCRIBED EASEMENT. WHEREAS, a “Grant of Easement” was issued in favor of the City of Laurel by Property Owner George M. Fox; and WHEREAS, said easement will allow the City to construct, install, maintain and repair a sewer line to serve Village Subdivision which was annexed into and part of the City of Laurel; and WHEREAS, acceptance of the easement, which is attached hereto, is in the best interests of the City. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council hereby accepts the attached Grant of Easement and authorizes the Mayor to execute and record the same. Introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council on ____________, 2020, by Council Member ______________________. PASSED and APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel, Montana, this __ day of _____________, 2020. APPROVED by the Mayor this ___ day of_____________, 2020. CITY OF LAUREL ______________________________ Thomas C. Nelson, Mayor ATTEST: ___________________________________ Bethany Langve, City Clerk/Treasurer Approved as to form: ___________________________________ Sam S. Painter, Civil City Attorney 47 4 8 4 9 Item Attachment Documents: 6. Ordinance No. O20-01: An Ordinance Amending Certain Chapters Of Title 14 Of The Laurel Municipal Code Relating To The Adoption And Enforcement Of Building Codes For The City Of Laurel As Required By The State Of Montana. 50 Ordinance No. O20-01 LMC Title 14 Building and Construction Amendments ORDINANCE NO O20-01 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CERTAIN CHAPTERS OF TITLE 14 OF THE LAUREL MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE ADOPTION AND ENFORCEMENT OF BUILDING CODES FOR THE CITY OF LAUREL AS REQUIRED BY THE STATE OF MONTANA. 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, the City’s Public Works Department Staff worked with Building Officials from the State of Montana to prepare the amendments to the Laurel Municipal Code to remain consistent and in accordance with the rules adopted by the State of Montana, Building Codes Bureau. WHEREAS, City Staff prepared, reviewed, and approved the following amendments to the existing Title 14 as noted herein and hereby recommends the same to the City Council for their full approval. Title 14 BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION Chapters: 14.03 City Fees for Building, Remodel, Plumbing and Construction Projects 14.04 Construction Board of Appeals 14.12 International Building Code, 2003 2018 Edition 14.16 International Residential Building Code, 2003 2018 Edition 14.18 International Existing Building Code, 2003 2018 Edition 14.20 Uniform Plumbing Code 14.22 International Energy Conservation Code, 2012 Edition 14.23 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, 20158 Edition 51 Ordinance No. O20-01 LMC Title 14 Building and Construction Amendments 14.03.010 - City fees for building, remodel, plumbing and construction projects. The city council shall establish reasonable fees and/or charges for all building, remodel, plumbing and/or construction permits for projects within the city by annual resolution after a public hearing. (Ord. 07-06 (part), 2007) 14.12.010 - Adoption. The International Building Code, 2012 Edition, is adopted by and declared to be the building code of the city for the purpose of regulating the erection, construction, demolition, occupancy, equipment, use, height, area, remodeling and maintenance of all buildings and other structures within the municipality or within the city building inspector's jurisdictional area as may hereafter be established and approved by the state of Montana and adopted by the city. The City of Laurel hereby adopts by reference, pursuant to MCA Section 50-60-301 (1)(a), the International Building Code, 2018 Edition as provided by the Administrative Rules of Montana (ARM) 24.301.131 (1) through (3) with Appendix Chapter C (Group U- Agricultural Buildings) and modified through ARM 24.301.146 (1) through (44), as required by to be adopted by the Department of Labor and Industry, Building and Commercial Measurements Bureau. One full printed copy of the code shall be available in the offices of the city. The International Building Code, is adopted by reference and made a part of this chapter as fully, and for all intents and purposes, as though set forth herein at length. It shall be known and designated as the "International Building Code" of the city. NEW SECTION: 14.12.020 - Updated References The International Building Code cited in this Chapter may be amended by resolution or administrative order of the Mayor as authorized by MCA Section 50-60-301 (1) (b). (Ord. 05-15 (part), 2005) (Admin. Order AO-15-01 § 1, 2-24-2015) Chapter 14.16 - INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL BUILDING CODE, 2012 EDITION 14.16.010 - Adoption. The International Residential Building Code, 2012 Edition, is adopted by and declared to be the International Residential Building Code of the city for the purpose of regulating the fabrication, erection, construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, location, use and remodeling of detached one- and two- family dwellings, their appurtenances and accessory structures within the municipality or within the city building inspector's jurisdictional area as may hereafter be established and approved by the state of Montana and adopted by the city. The City of Laurel hereby adopts by reference pursuant to MCA Section 50-60-301 (1)(a), MCA the International Residential Code, 2018 Edition as modified by the Administrative Rules of Montana (ARM) 24.301.154 (1) through (24) with Appendix Q Tiny Houses as permitted by ARM 24.301.154 (2) (a), as required by to be adopted by the Department of Labor and Industry, Building and Commercial Measurements Bureau. 52 Ordinance No. O20-01 LMC Title 14 Building and Construction Amendments One full printed copy of the code shall be available in the offices of the city. The International Residential Building Code, 2012 Edition, is adopted by reference and made a part of this chapter as fully, and for all intents and purposes, as though set forth herein at length. It shall be known and designated as "International Residential Building Code" of the city. NEW SECTION: 14.16.020 - Updated References The International Residential Building Code described in Section 14.16.010 of this Chapter may be amended by resolution or administrative order of the Mayor as authorized by MCA Section 50-60-301 (1) (b). (Ord. 05-15 (part), 2005) (Admin. Order AO15-01,§ 2, 2-24-2015) Chapter 14.18 - INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE, 2012 EDITION 14.18.010 - Adoption. A. The International Existing Building Code, 2012 Edition, is adopted by and declared to be the building conservation code of the city. The City of Laurel hereby adopts by reference pursuant to MCA Section 50-60-301 (1)(a), the International Existing Building Code, 2018 Edition as provided by the Administrative Rules of Montana (ARM) 24.301.171 (1) through (4), as required by to be adopted by the Department of Labor and Industry, Building and Commercial Measurements Bureau. B. One full printed copy of the code shall be available in the offices of the city. The International Existing Building Code, 2012 Edition, is adopted by reference and made a part of this chapter as fully, and for all intents and purposes, as though set forth herein at length. It shall be known and designated as the "International Existing Building Code" of the city. NEW SECTION: 14.18.020 - Updated References The International Existing Building Code described in Section 14.18.010 of this Chapter may be amended by resolution or administrative order of the Mayor as authorized by MCA Section 50-60-301 (1) (b) MCA. (Ord. 05-15 (part), 2005) (Admin. Order AO15-01, § 3, 2-24-2015) Chapter 14.20 - UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE 14.20.010 - Adoption. A.The Uniform Plumbing Code, 2012 Edition, is adopted by and declared to be the plumbing code of the city for the purpose of regulating the installation, alteration or repair of plumbing and drainage systems, and the inspection thereof.B.One full printed copy of the code shall be available in the offices of the city. The Uniform Plumbing Code, 2012 Edition, is adopted by reference and made a part of this chapter as fully, and for all intents and purposes, as though set forth herein at length. It shall be known and designated as the "Uniform Plumbing Code" of the city. (Ord. 05-15 (part), 2005) (Admin. Order AO15-01, § 4, 2-24-2015) 53 Ordinance No. O20-01 LMC Title 14 Building and Construction Amendments Chapter 14.22 - INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE NEW SECTION: 14.22.020 - Updated References The International Energy Conservation Code described in Section 14.22.010 of this Chapter may be amended by resolution or administrative order of the Mayor as authorized by MCA Section 50-60-301 (1) (b). NEW SECTION: Chapter 14.23 – International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, 2018 Edition 14.23.010 – Adoption. A. The City of Laurel hereby adopts by reference pursuant to MCA Section 50-60-301 (1)(a), MCA and Administrative Rules of Montana (ARM) 24.301.175 (2) the Swimming Pool and Spa Code, 2018 Edition as modified by the Administrative Rules of Montana (ARM) 24.301.175 (1) through (6), as required to be adopted by the Department of Labor and Industry, Building and Commercial Measurements Bureau. 14.23.020 – Updated References. The International Swimming Pool and Spa Code described in Section 14.23.010 of this Chapter may be amended by resolution or administrative order of the Mayor as authorized by MCA Section 50-60-301 (1) (b). 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 January 14, 2020, by Council Member ___________________. PASSED and ADOPTED by the Laurel City Council on second reading this 28th day of January 2020, upon motion of Council Member __________________. APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this 28th day of January 2020. CITY OF LAUREL __________________________________ Thomas C. Nelson, Mayor ATTEST: _________________________________________ Bethany Langve, Clerk-Treasurer APPROVED AS TO FORM: ________________________________ Sam Painter, Civil City Attorney Formatted: Font: Not Bold 54 Title 14 - BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION Chapters: Chapter 14.03 - CITY FEES FOR BUILDING, REMODEL, PLUMBING AND CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS Sections: 14.03.010 - City fees for building, remodel, plumbing and construction projects. The city council shall establish reasonable fees and/or charges for all building, remodel, plumbing and/or construction permits for projects within the city by annual resolution after a public hearing. (Ord. 07-06 (part), 2007) Chapter 14.04 - CONSTRUCTION BOARD OF APPEALS Sections: 14.04.010 - Board created. A. There is created a board of appeals consisting of five qualified persons appointed by the mayor, who shall hold office for a two-year term. B. All board of appeals provided in any uniform code adopted by the city under this title or referenced elsewhere in this code, are replaced by the board described in subsection A of this section. (Ord. 05-15 (part), 2005) 14.04.020 - Duties. The board of appeals shall: A. Hear, make findings and decide all appeals arising out of the enforcement of the codes; B. Adopt rules and regulations for conducting its investigations; C. Render all decisions and findings in writing to the enforcing officer of the particular code with a duplicate copy to the appellant; D. Recommend to the mayor such new legislation as is consistent with its findings and decisions; E. Notify the appellant that failure to comply with the board's decision within ten days or within a reasonable time set by the board, will result in the filing of a complaint in the city court to compel compliance; F. Limitations of Authority. The board of appeals shall have no authority relative to interpretation of the administrative provisions of this code nor shall the board be empowered to waive requirements of this code. (Ord. 05-15 (part), 2005) 14.04.030 - Ex officio members. The official designated in the uniform code as an ex officio member of the board provided in said uniform code shall be an ex officio member of the board established under this title. (Ord. 05-15 (part), 2005) 14.04.040 - Failure to comply. Once the board of appeals has made its decision, the appellant shall comply with such decision. Upon failure to comply, a complaint may be filed with the enforcing official in the city court. 55 (Ord. 05-15 (part), 2005) Chapter 14.12 - INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE, 2012 EDITION Sections: 14.12.010 - Adoption. The City of Laurel hereby adopts by reference per Section 50-60-301 (1)(a), MCA the International Building Code, 2018 Edition as provided by the Administrative Rules of Montana (ARM) 24.301.131 (1) through (3) with Appendix Chapter C (Group U- Agricultural Buildings) and modified through ARM 24.301.146 (1) through (44), as required to be adopted by the Department of Labor and Industry, Building and Commercial Measurements Bureau. The International Building Code, 2012 Edition, is adopted by and declared to be the building code of the city for the purpose of regulating the erection, construction, demolition, occupancy, equipment, use, height, area, remodeling and maintenance of all buildings and other structures within the municipality or within the city building inspector's jurisdictional area as may hereafter be established and approved by the state of Montana and adopted by the city. One full printed copy of the code shall be available in the offices of the city. The International Building Code, is adopted by reference and made a part of this chapter as fully, and for all intents and purposes, as though set forth herein at length. It shall be known and designated as the "International Building Code" of the city. 14.12.020 - Updated References The International Building Code described in Section 14.12.010 of this Chapter may be amended by resolution or administrative order of the Mayor as authorized by Section 50-60-301 (1) (b), MCA. (Ord. 05-15 (part), 2005) (Admin. Order AO-15-01 § 1, 2-24-2015) Chapter 14.16 - INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL BUILDING CODE, 2012 EDITION Sections: 14.16.010 - Adoption. The City of Laurel hereby adopts by reference per Section 50-60-301 (1)(a), MCA the International Residential Code, 2018 Edition as modified by the Administrative Rules of Montana (ARM) 24.301.154 (1) through (24) with Appendix Q Tiny Houses as permitted by ARM 24.301.154 (2) (a), as required to be adopted by the Department of Labor and Industry, Building and Commercial Measurements Bureau. The International Residential Building Code, 2012 Edition, is adopted by and declared to be the International Residential Building Code of the city for the purpose of regulating the fabrication, erection, construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, location, use and remodeling of detached one- and two-family dwellings, their appurtenances and accessory structures within the municipality or within the city building inspector's jurisdictional area as may hereafter be established and approved by the state of Montana and adopted by the city. One full printed copy of the code shall be available in the offices of the city. The International Residential Building Code, 2012 Edition, is adopted by reference and made a part of this chapter as fully, and for all intents and purposes, as though set forth herein at length. It shall be known and designated as "International Residential Building Code" of the city. 14.16.020 - Updated References The International Residential Building Code described in Section 14.16.010 of this Chapter may be amended by resolution or administrative order of the Mayor as authorized by Section 50-60-301 (1) (b), MCA. (Ord. 05-15 (part), 2005) Formatted: Table Normal1 Formatted: Table Normal1 56 (Admin. Order AO15-01,§ 2, 2-24-2015) Chapter 14.18 - INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE, 2012 EDITION Sections: 14.18.010 -– Adoption. A. The City of Laurel hereby adopts by reference per Section 50-60-301 (1)(a), MCA the International Existing Building Code, 2018 Edition as provided by the Administrative Rules of Montana (ARM) 24.301.171 (1) through (4), as required to be adopted by the Department of Labor and Industry, Building and Commercial Measurements Bureau.The International Existing Building Code, 2012 Edition, is adopted by and declared to be the building conservation code of the city. B. One full printed copy of the code shall be available in the offices of the city. The International Existing Building Code, 2012 Edition, is adopted by reference and made a part of this chapter as fully, and for all intents and purposes, as though set forth herein at length. It shall be known and designated as the "International Existing Building Code" of the city. 14.18.020 - Updated References The International Existing Building Code described in Section 14.18.010 of this Chapter may be amended by resolution or administrative order of the Mayor as authorized by Section 50-60-301 (1) (b), MCA. (Ord. 05-15 (part), 2005) (Admin. Order AO15-01, § 3, 2-24-2015) Chapter 14.20 - UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE Sections: 14.20.010 - Adoption. A. The Uniform Plumbing Code, 2012 Edition, is adopted by and declared to be the plumbing code of the city for the purpose of regulating the installation, alteration or repair of plumbing and drainage systems, and the inspection thereof. B. One full printed copy of the code shall be available in the offices of the city. The Uniform Plumbing Code, 2012 Edition, is adopted by reference and made a part of this chapter as fully, and for all intents and purposes, as though set forth herein at length. It shall be known and designated as the "Uniform Plumbing Code" of the city. (Ord. 05-15 (part), 2005) (Admin. Order AO15-01, § 4, 2-24-2015) Chapter 14.22 - INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE Sections: 14.22.010 - Adoption. A. The International Energy Conservation Code, 2012 Edition, is adopted by and declared to be the energy conservation code of the city for the purpose of providing minimum requirements for the design of new buildings and structures and additions to existing buildings, regulating their exterior envelopes and selection of their heating, ventilating, air conditioning, service water heating, electrical distribution and illuminating systems, and equipment for effective use of energy. B. One full printed copy of the code shall be available in the offices of the city. The International Energy Conservation Code, 2012 Edition, is adopted by reference and made a part of this chapter as fully, and for all Formatted: Table Normal1 57 intents and purposes, as though set forth herein at length. It shall be known and designated as the "Energy Conservation Code" of the city. (Ord. 07-04, 2007) (Admin. Order, § 5, 2-24-2015) 14.22.020 - Updated References The International Energy Conservation Code described in Section 14.22.010 of this Chapter may be amended by resolution or administrative order of the Mayor as authorized by Section 50-60-301 (1) (b), MCA. Chapter 14.23 – International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, 2018 Edition Sections: 14.23.010 – Adoption. A. The City of Laurel hereby adopts by reference pursuant to MCA Section 50-60-301 (1)(a), MCA and Administrative Rules of Montana (ARM) 24.301.175 (2) the Swimming Pool and Spa Code, 2018 Edition as modified by the Administrative Rules of Montana (ARM) 24.301.175 (1) through (6), as required to be adopted by the Department of Labor and Industry, Building and Commercial Measurements Bureau. 14.23.020 – Updated References. The International Swimming Pool and Spa Code described in Section 14.23.010 of this Chapter may be amended by resolution or administrative order of the Mayor as authorized by MCA Section 50-60-301 (1) (b). Formatted: Space After: 0 pt, Line spacing: single Formatted: Normal Formatted: Font: 10 pt 58 Item Attachment Documents: 8. Discussion on National Historic Places Registry Designation. 59 CITY HALL 115 W. 1ST ST. PLANNING: 628-4796 WATER OFC.: 628-7431 COURT: 628-1964 FAX 628-2241 City Of Laurel P.O. Box 10 Laurel, Montana 59044 Office of the City Planner January 17, 2020 Regarding the Recommendation of Riverside Park for Inclusion on the National Registry of Historic Places Mr. Mayor, After reviewing the federal guidelines, resources, and information available regarding inclusion on the National Registry of Historic Places I am in support of placing Riverside Park on the National Registry of Historic Places (NRHP). There have been many concerns about the NRHP designation previously raised regarding:  Floodplain regulations,  Design and improvement constraints, and  Federal oversight of local efforts. The National Floodplain Insurance Program (NFIP) has specific regulations for structures regarding substantial improvement for both upgrades and repairing damage. Historic structures do not have to meet floodplain management requirements so long as they maintain their historic structure designation (44 CFR 49.1). The NFIP provides exemptions and variances for historic structures that localities can implement for their jurisdictions. The NFIP recommends considering improved construction and mitigation measures during rehabilitation despite their exemption from floodplain management requirements. The Laurel Floodplain Hazard Management Regulations updated in 2018 presents a basic variance process for historically designated structures which matches the NFIP program. This is described in Section 12.4.2.2. Inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places does not overlay restrictions on a property owner nor does it mandate the preservation of that property in the future. Activities such as demolition, structural upgrades, replacement of features, and rehabilitation are all allowable by the building or site owner. Communities have the option of choosing to adopt provisions for addressing the unique needs of “historic structures” and their improvement and alternation. Unless Federal funding is secured to improve/upgrade the site, direct oversight of activities will remain low. Inclusion of a site in the NHRP does not place undue burdens upon the owner in regards to color, removal and replacement of features, and site improvements unless federal licenses, funding, and permits are involved which would elicit review and compliance through Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act. 60 I support the inclusion of Riverside Park on the National Register of Historic Places. I have provided some documentation that supports my position on the matter. Please review the attached and annotated FEMA and Code of Federal Regulations documents for further information. Please let me know if you have any questions or comments on this item. Thank you for your time and consideration. Respectfully, Nick Altonaga Planning Director 61 6 2 6 3 6 4 6 5 6 6 6 7 6 8 6 9 7 0 7 1 7 2 7 3 7 4 7 5 7 6 7 7 7 8 Item Attachment Documents: 9. Draft City Council Agenda of January 28, 2020. 79 AGENDA CITY OF LAUREL CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, JANUARY 28, 2020 6:30 PM CITY 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 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. 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 January 14, 2020. Correspondence 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 Cons ent 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. 2. Claims for the month of January 2020. 3. Clerk/Treasurer Financial Statements for the month of December 2019. 4. Approval of Payroll Register for PPE 1/12/2020 totaling $197,101.50. 5. Approval of Council Workshop minutes of January 21, 2020. Ceremonial Calendar Reports of Boards and Commissions 6. Budget/Finance Committee minutes of January 14, 2020. Public Works Committee minute of December 16, 2020. Tree Board minutes of December 19, 2020. Emergency Services Committee minutes of October 28, 2019. Audience Participation (Three-Minute Limit) 80 Citizens may address the Council regarding any item of City business t hat 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 Coun cil will not take action on any item not on the agenda. Scheduled Matters 7. Appointment of Karl Dan Koch to the City/County Planning Board for a two-year term ending June 30, 2021. 8. Mayor's Appointment Memo 9. Resolution - Resolution Calling A Public Hearing To Approve Certain Public Infrastructure Improvements In The Laurel Urban Renewal District As An Urban Renewal Project And To Finance The Project Through The Issuance Of Tax Increment Urban Renewal Bonds; And Making A Reimbursement Declaration In The Evet That Tax-Exempt Bond Proceeds Reimburse Original Expenditures Of The City 10. Resolution - A Resolution Of The City Council Accepting An Easement From George M. Fox For The Purpose Of Constructing, Operating, Maintaining, Replacing And Repairing A Sewer Line For Village Subdivision Within The Described Easement. 11. Ordinance No. O20-01: An Ordinance Amending Certain Chapters Of Title 14 Of The Laurel Municipal Code Relating To The Adoption And Enforcement Of Building Codes For The City Of Laurel As Required By The State Of Montana. 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 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 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 81