HomeMy WebLinkAboutLocal Government Review Minutes (12)LAUREL LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL REVIEW COMMISSION
AUGUST 24, 1995
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
7:30 P.M.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Steve Cosner, chairman
Bud Johnson
Ron Marshall
Joe Bradley W absent
Minutes of the August 9, 1995, meeting were read and
approved. Correspondence. Received the minutes of the August
3, 1995, meeting of the Billings Local Governmental Review
Commission. Received the minutes of the August 10, 1995, meeting
and the agenda for the August 23, 1995 meeting of the Yellowstone
County Local Governmental Review Commission.
Commission discussed a questionnaire to be mailed out with
the October water bills. Ron Marshall said he would check with
the City Clerk as to what size questionnaire could be inserted.
Commission developed a questionnaire (see attached) and
will discuss what questions to include at it's next meeting.
The number of questions to be included will depend on what the
printer can place on the insert.
Commission reviewed the similarities and differences
between the Model Cities Charter and the one from the City of
Billings..
Meeting adjourned at 9:00 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Steve Cosner, chairman
Proposed Survey Questions
1. Are you aware there is an elected commission studying' the form of
government for the City of Laurel?
2. Are you aware that the results of this study are eligible to be placed on
the ballot for approval or rejection by the voters, and may change the
form of government in the City of Laurel?
3. Please indicate your awareness of the following forms of government:
1. Commission-Manager
2. Commission-Executive
3. Commission
4. Commission-Chairman
5. Town MtetisRg
6. Charter
4. How would you rate the following City Departments?
1. Ambulance
2. Fire
3. Police
4. Water & Sewer
5. Garbage
6. Streets
7. Recreation
8. City offices
9. Animal control
10. Library
5. Are you satisfied with the representation given by the alderman from
your ward?
6. Do you City government is doing a good job to plan for the future?
7. Should City elections remain non-partisan?
8. Do you prefer at large elections for City offices?
9. Do you feel any of the following areas could be consolidated with other
surrounding areas to provide cost efficiency?
1. Police
2. Fire
3. Garbage
4. Street Maintenance
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10. Do you think the review process should be
1. more often
2. same
3. less often
11. Any comments regarding your local government?
12 Do you feel your taxes are
1. too high
2. about right for services received
3. good value
13. Please rate any experience you may have had with the City of Laurel
1. Very satisfied
2. somewhat satisfied
3. neutral
4. somewhat dissatisfied
5. very dissatisfied
14. Are there services that you feel could be
eliminated?
added?
privitized?
15. Do you feel any of the following positions should be changed
Public Works
City Clerk
Treasure
Elected Appointed
Police Chief