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CITY OF LAUREL
CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP
TUESDAY, APRIL 21, 2020
A Council Workshop was held in virtually via Zoom and called to order by Mayor Tom Nelson at
6:39 p.m. on April 21, 2020.
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:
_x_ Emelie Eaton x_ Heidi Sparks
x Bruce McGee via Zoom x Richard Herr
_ Scot Stokes x Iry Wilke
x Richard Klose x Don Nelson
OTHERS PRESENT:
Kurt Markegard, Public Works Director via Zoom
Stan Langve, Police Chief via Zoom
Public Input:
There were none.
General Items
1. Appointment of Joshua McFarland to the Laurel Police Department.
Stan Langve, Police Chief, introduced Mr. McFarland to Council, see attached letter.
Council had no questions.
Executive Review
2. Resolution - A Resolution Of The City Council Authorizing The Mayor To Sign A
Contract With The Billings Family YMCA For The Operation And Management Of
The City Of Laurel Municipal Pool.
Kurt Markegard, Public Works Director, stated that this contract is the same as last
year. The contract has increased $1,500 for security cameras to send video to Billings.
There is added language regarding the effects of COVID-19 on opening the pool. It is
unclear what social distancing recommendations will be in place or if the YMCA will
be able to find staffing for the pool.
Multiple Council Members commented on the additional $1,500 for cameras. They
questioned who owned the cameras and would they stay installed. They also questioned
why the City would pay for cameras if they are not going to keep them. It was clarified
that the camera system needs an internet connection. The Public Works Director also
stated that the City needs to get Wi-Fi at the pool to encourage adults to want to go to
the pool. He further stated that he would check with the YMCA on who would own the
cameras.
It was questioned what needs to be done to get the pool ready for the season and how
long that would take. It was clarified that the pool is filled halfway throughout the
winter. It will take approximately one week to get the pool ready for opening. It is
unclear if we will be able to open the pool this year due to social distancing
requirements. The Public Works Director did clarify the amount of chlorine in the pool
does kill all viruses. There have been large portions of society that have been cooped up
with nothing to go and do—preparing to safely open at this point.
Resolution - A Resolution Of The City Council Authorizing The Mayor To Sign A
Contract Between The City Of Laurel, State Of Montana, And Montana Rail Link Inc.
For Construction Work On A Railroad Crossing Located Within The City Of Laurel.
Kurt Markegard, Public Works Director, stated this is an agreement between Montana
Rail Link and the State. The State has money to make crossings safer. They will be
fixing the 5t" Avenue crossing. They are currently working on a crossing in Billings.
They will be put concrete on the crossing and a new signal with crossing arms. The
State is paying 80% of the cost with MRL covering the remaining 20%. The City is
asked to do patchwork between the concrete and asphalt. The sidewalk will also need to
be tied in. It is expected to be approximately 1.5 feet of patching needed to connect the
concrete and asphalt. There are discussions if the City owns the sidewalk. The work will
begin in May.
4. Resolution - A Resolution Of The City Council Authorizing The Mayor To Sign A
Contract With For Cleaning Services For City Hall.
Mayor Nelson clarified that the name of the cleaning service is Messy Jessie's Cleaning
Service. A few Council Members had spoken previously about having a professional
cleaning person. The Private cleaner has insurance and the required bond. The quote is
similar to what the Library pays their cleaning person. This contract is a six-month
contract.
It was questioned if this is weekly cleaning and how much time would be spent
cleaning. It was clarified the bid was attached to the packet, see attached.
Council Issues
5. MEPA Exclusion Discussion
Nick Altonaga, Planning Director, stated that this is a follow up to the grant the City
applied for in February. The project meets the requirements for an exemption from an
environmental assessment, see attached. Next week there will be a resolution stating the
Council's support for the exemption.
It was questioned what the purpose of bringing this before Council was. It was clarified
that this is part of gathering public input regarding the environmental assessment.
6. Update on Financials after EDII Project.
There is no update at this time.
7. Update Ambulance Safety Levy
There is no update at this time. Mayor Nelson stated that he is working on shift tasks
with command calls that are moving to once a week. He will have more time to put
toward this.
Other Items
Review of Draft Council Agendas
8. Draft Council Agenda for April 28, 2020.
There were none.
Attendance at Upcoming Council Meeting
All present will be in attendance at next week's meeting.
Announcements
It was questioned if the Mayor was still limiting meetings. It was further questioned if
Emergency Services could meet via Zoom. They will tentatively plan to meet next
Monday, April 27, 2020, via Zoom. It should be more apparent once the Governor
releases his statement about reopening Montana.
Council requested an update on the campground at Riverside Park.
Council requested an update on ordinances at the next Workshop. Mayor Nelson stated
Council would see those ordinances very soon.
The council workshop adjourned at 7:29 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Brittney m
Administrative Assistant
NOTE: This meeting is open to the public. This meeting is for information and discussion of the Council for
the listed workshop agenda items.
March 24th, 2020
215 W. 1" Street Laurel, Mt. 59044 o Phone 406-628-8737 ■ Fax 406-628-4641
TO: Mayor Tom Nelson
Re: Conditional job offer / Patrolman
Chief of Police Stanley J Langve
On January 17th, 2020 a vacancy was created at the Laurel Police Department with
the resignation of an Officer. On January the 21 St, 2020 I posted the vacant position
internally. I received no bids for the position. I sent invitations to apply for
individuals listed on the Montana Law Enforcement testing Consortium who had
expressed interest in working for the Laurel Police Department. I then advertised
the position to Montana law enforcement agencies, inviting P.O.S.T. certified
officers to apply. I received 14 completed applications.
On March 17' the Laurel Police Commission and members of the Laurel Police
Department conducted 11 interviews and Bpad exercises. Based upon the
cumulative interview and Bpad scores, Joshua McFarland distinguished himself as
an excellent candidate for the Laurel Police Department. Joshua has demonstrated
his commitment to service through his enlistment with the United States Marine
Corps, working in the health services field, and his employment as a Detention
Officer with the Yellowstone County Sheriffs Department since October of 2018.
It is my recommendation that Joshua McFarland be offered a conditional offer of
employment with the Laurel Police Department.
Chief Stanley J Langve
Laurel Montana Police Department
215 West 1st Street
Laurel, MT 59044
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Office (406) 628-8737
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Description of Services for City Hall
1. Initial Cleaning. Complete deep clean from the ceilings (lights, fans, vents) down the walls
hitting light switches and windows/doors down to the baseboards/floors. Clean and dust
everything including pictures, shelves, computers, phones, chairs and anything else that you can
see or touch in each office or common area. I will not move, disturb or remove any papers or
files on each desk.
2. Routine Cleaning. After the initial cleaning, the building will be cleaned, with trashes
emptied and removed, three days per week: Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays as follows:
Sunday: Clean, disinfect and dust all conference rooms and general public
common areas including deep clean for all bathrooms. (4 hours)
Y Tuesday and Thursday: Clean, disinfect and dust all offices and kitchen areas
including a light clean and disinfect for each bathroom. (3 hours per day)
3. Contractor Insurance and Bond: At all times, Contractor shall remain bonded and possess
general commercial liability insurance with at least a $1,000,000 limit.
4. Payment Provision: City shall pay Contractor $350 for the initial deep cleaning. Thereafter,
City shall pay Contractor $250 per week or $1000 per month, payable monthly.
CONTRACTOR
Messy Jessie's Cleaning Service
307-752-2624
josephjessica363@gmail.com
Employer Identification Number
CITY HALL
115 W. IST ST.
PLANNING: 628-4796
WATER OFC.: 628-7431
COURT: 628-1964
FAX 628-2241
April 15, 2020
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P.O. Box 10
Laurel, Montana 59044
Office of the City Planner
Regarding an Exclusion from MEPA Requirements for the Proposed Riverside Park Historic Building
Rehabilitation Project Applied for through the MT Historic Preservation Grant Program
Mayor and City Council,
I request that the City Council review, discuss, and officially approve documentation stating that the
application submitted to the Department of Commerce for the proposed historic rehabilitation project in
Riverside Park is excluded from the requirements to conduct a full Environmental Assessment (EA) or
Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). A requirement of the Historic Preservation Grant Program that
this project was applied through is to supply either an Environmental Assessment (EA), Environmental
Impact Statement (EIS), or official documentation stating a categorical exclusion from those requirements
to satisfy the Montana Environmental Policy Act (MEPA).
It is the opinion of the Planning Department that the proposed project in the application meets the
threshold for a categorical exclusion from the requirement to prepare an environmental assessment or an
environmental impact statement as stated in ARM 8.2.328 —Actions that Quali&y for a Categorical
Exclusion. The application meets Section 2(e) which states: "projects where the footprint of the proposed
structures, pipelines, or other infrastructure would be substantially unchanged from existing conditions,
and there is no increase in the population served by the facility;
Furthermore, the proposed project does not involve any of the circumstances stated in ARM 8.2.328
Section (3) which would require an EA or EIS that includes:
a) they involve substantial public controversy over the project's potential effect on the quality of the
human environment;
b) the proposed project might have a significant effect on the quality of the human environment; or
c) the project might affect sensitive environmental or cultural resource areas or endangered or
threatened species and their critical habitats.
The Planning Director will prepare a formal letter stating the case for exclusion from the requirements
and submit it to the Department of Commerce with the official resolution on the matter from the City
Council, and Appendix B-1: Environmental Review Form. I have provided a copy of ARM 8.2.328 and
the Historic Preservation Grant Guidelines with this letter. Thank you for your time and consideration.
Regards,
Nicholas Altonaga
Planning Director
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Appendix B
Montana Historic Preservation Grants are a state action subject to the Montana Environmental Policy Act
(MEPA). MEPA specifies three different levels of environmental review, based on the significance of the
potential impacts. The levels are: (1) exempt or excluded from MEPA review; (2) environmental
assessment (EA), and (3) environmental impact statement (EIS). The following outlines the environmental
review process that must be completed by the applicant for each project proposed for MHPG funding.
For detailed information on MEPA, see A Guide to the Montana Environmental Policy Act, or A Citizen's
Guide to Public Participation in Environmental Decision Making, at:
http://ieg.mt.gov/css/Publications/environmental/defaultasp or
httD:Hleg.mt.L,ov/css/services%20division/lepo/mepa/mepaforpublic.asp
All necessary environmental review of the proposed project is recommended to be completed prior to
submission of the application for grant funding. Any application received without documentation that the
environmental review process has been completed, must complete the environmental review process and
submit documentation to Commerce no later than May I, 2020 or risk being determined incomplete bX
Commerce.
To document completion of the environmental review process the applicant must provide documentation
of the completed environmental review process and include with all documentation of the public review
process, including but not limited to, the public notice for and minutes of a public hearing at which the
environmental review was discussed, the public comments received, and the final decision on the
environmental determination made during a public meeting.
Statutory or Categorical Exemptions
Certain actions are exempt from MEPA review, either because they have been specifically exempted by
the statute or, because of their special nature, do not normally have a significant effect on the
environment. The following types of actions are statutorily exempt from MEPA review under ARM
8.2.304(5):
• Administrative actions (routine clerical or similar functions, including but not limited to
administrative procurement, contracts for consulting services, or personnel actions);
• Minor repairs, operations, and maintenance of existing equipment or facilities;
• Investigation and enforcement; data collection activities; inspection of facilities or enforcement of
environmental standards;
• Ministerial actions (in which the agency exercises no discretion and rather acts upon a given state
of facts in a prescribed manner);
• Actions that are primarily social or economic in nature and that do not otherwise affect the human
environment;
The following types of actions are categorically exempted from MEPA review under ARM 8.2.328(2):
• Projects that will be partially funded by, or for which the applicant must obtain a permit from, a
state or federal agency which, by reason of its funding or permitting function, has primary
responsibility to consider the environmental impacts of the project under MEPA or the National
Environmental Policy Act;
• Activities which do not involve or lead directly to construction, such as planning studies, scientific
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research and analysis, surveys, or engineering;
• Projects primarily involving the acquisition of capital equipment;
• Projects that involve only minor repairs or rehabilitation to an existing facility, including functional
replacement of an existing facility or facility components;
• Projects where the footprint of the proposed structures, pipelines, or other infrastructure would
be substantially unchanged from existing conditions, and there is no increase in the population
served by the facility; or
• Emergency repairs, reconstruction, restoration, retrofitting, or replacement of an existing facility
that is in operation or under construction when damaged and the action:
(i) occurs within the existing facility footprint and in a manner that substantially conforms to the
preexisting design, function, and location as the original (which may include upgrades to meet
existing codes and standards as well as upgrades warranted to address conditions that have
changed since the original construction); and
(ii) is commenced within six months after the date of the emergency.
If the proposed project qualifies for an exemption, then the applicant should submit documentation that
the environmental process (including public review process) is complete and the applicant has formally
approved its determination that the project qualifies for an exemption. Applicants must submit relevant
documentation and the Environmental Review Form (Appendix B-1) to Commerce. An exemption may
not be appropriate if significant public controversy exists over the project's potential effect on the quality
of the human environment; the proposed project shows some potential for causing a significant effect on
the quality of the human environment; or the project might possibly affect sensitive environmental or
cultural resource areas or endangered or threatened species and their critical habitats.
Environmental Assessment (EA)
An EA is a written analysis of a proposed action to determine whether an EIS is required or is needed to
serve one or more of the other purposes described in ARM 8.2.304(2). Normally, a thoroughly completed
Environmental Checklist and responses to the six questions contained in the Environmental Review Form
(see below) will suffice as the draft EA for public review and comment, and may then be revised as
necessary to constitute the final EA. Anyone authorized to perform work on behalf of the applicant may
prepare the draft EA, using all available information and evidence. The applicant's authorized
representative must sign the draft EA, and the final environmental determination must be made by the
applicant's representatives or board. Preparation of an EA ensures the fullest appropriate opportunity for
public review and comment on a proposed action, including alternatives and planned mitigation, and
examines and documents the effects of a proposed action on the quality of the human environment. The
EA also allows the project proponent to determine the need to prepare an EIS through an initial evaluation
and determination of the significance of impacts associated with a proposed action.
In addition, an applicant may prepare an EA whenever the proposed action is one that might normally
require an EIS, but the significant effects of the project appear to be mitigated below the level of significance
through design, enforceable controls, and/or conditions imposed by the agency or other government
agencies. For an EA to suffice in this instance, the applicant must determine that all of the impacts of the
proposed action have been accurately identified, that they will be mitigated below the level of significance,
and that no significant impact is likely to occur. The applicant may not consider compensation for purposes
of determining that impacts have been mitigated below the level of significance.
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An EA is a public document and may be inspected upon request. Any person may obtain a copy of an EA
by making a request to the applicant. The applicant shall submit a copy of each completed EA
(Appendix B-2), Environmental Review Form (Appendix B-1) and related documentation to
Commerce as a part of the grant application. The applicant is responsible for providing public
review of an EA as necessary to match the complexity and seriousness of environmental issues associated
with a proposed action and the level of public interest in the action. Methods of accomplishing public
review include publishing a news release or legal notice to announce the availability of an EA, summarizing
its content and soliciting public comment; holding public meetings or hearings; maintaining mailing lists of
persons interested in a particular action or type of action and notifying them of the availability of EAs on
such actions; and distributing copies of EAs for review and comment. Where an action is one that normally
requires an EIS, but effects that otherwise might be deemed significant are mitigated in the project proposal
or by controls imposed by the applicant, public involvement must include the opportunity for public
comment, a public meeting or hearing, and adequate notice. The applicant is responsible for determining
appropriate methods to ensure adequate public review on a case-by-case basis.
The applicant shall consider all substantive comments received in response to a draft EA and decide, at a
public meeting, that either.
1. that an EIS is necessary;
2. that the EA did not adequately reflect the issues raised by the proposed action and must
be revised; or
3. that an EIS is not necessary, and make a final decision on the proposed action (executing
the contract with Commerce to receive Montana Historic Preservation Grant Program
funds for the grantee's project).
The applicant must provide a copy of the Final EA (Appendix B-2) to Commerce with
documentation of public review, opportunity for public comment, a final decision on the EA
at a public meeting, and the Environmental Review Form (Appendix B-1).
Any time the applicant proposes substantial changes to the project affecting the original EA, the grant
recipient must repeat its environmental review for the revisions to the project, assuring the environmental
impacts of the revised project are adequately identified, addressed by the grantee, and any necessary public
review provided. When completed, the applicant must follow the original process and again provide
environmental documents to Commerce.
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Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)
An EIS is required whenever an EA indicates that an EIS is necessary, or an applicant proposes an action
that may significantly affect the quality of the human environment (a "major action").
MEPA and Commerce's rules require that a draft EIS circulated for public review must contain all of the
following:
I . a description of the proposed action, including its purpose and benefits;
2. a listing of any state, local, or federal agencies that have overlapping or additional
jurisdiction and a description of their responsibility for the proposed action;
3. a description of the current environmental conditions in the area affected by the
proposed action or alternatives, including maps and charts, whenever appropriate;
4. a description of the impacts on the quality of the human environment of the proposed
action, including: direct, indirect, and cumulative impacts; potential growth -inducing or
growth -inhibiting impacts; irreversible and irretrievable commitments of environmental
resources, including land, air, water and energy; economic and environmental benefits and
costs of the proposed action; and the relationship between local short-term uses of man's
environment and the effect on maintenance and enhancement of the long-term
productivity of the environment;
5. an analysis of reasonable alternatives to the proposed action, including the alternative of
no action and other reasonable alternatives that may or may not be within the jurisdiction
of the agency to implement, if any;
6. a discussion of mitigation, stipulations, or other controls committed to and enforceable
by the applicant or other government agency;
7. a discussion of any compensation related to impacts stemming from the proposed action;
8. an explanation of the tradeoffs among the reasonable alternatives;
9. the applicant's preferred alternative on the proposed action, if any, and its reasons for the
preference;
10. a section on consultation and preparation of the EIS that includes the names of those
individuals or groups responsible for preparing the EIS; a listing of other agencies, groups,
or individuals who were contacted or contributed information; and a summary list of
source materials used in the preparation of the draft EIS;
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1 1. a summary of the draft EIS; and
12. other sections that may be required by other statutes in a comprehensive evaluation of
the proposed action, or by the National Environmental Policy Act or other federal
statutes governing a cooperating federal agency.
Following preparation of a draft EIS, the applicant must distribute copies to the Governor; Commerce;
the Environmental Quality Council; appropriate state and federal agencies; and all persons who have
requested copies. The applicant must allow 30 days for public comment on the EIS, which may be extended
an additional 30 days at the discretion at the applicant or upon application of any person for good cause.
When preparing a joint EIS with a federal agency or agencies, the applicant may also extend this period in
accordance with time periods specified in regulations that implement the National Environmental Policy
Act.
After the time for public comment and review has expired, the applicant must prepare a Final EIS for
approval at a public meeting, which must also contain:
I . a summary of major conclusions and supporting information from the draft EIS and the responses
to substantive comments received on the draft EIS, stating specifically where such conclusions and
information were changed from those which appeared in the draft;
2. a list of all sources of written and oral comments on the draft EIS, including those obtained at
public hearings, and, unless impractical, the text of comments received by the applicant (in all
cases, a representative sample of comments must be included);
3. the applicant responses to substantive comments, including an evaluation of the comments
received and disposition of the issues involved;
4. data, information, and explanations obtained subsequent to circulation of the draft; and
S. the applicant recommendation, preferred alternative, or proposed decision together with an
explanation of the reasons.
The applicant must distribute copies of the Final EIS to the Governor; Commerce; the Environmental
Quality Council; appropriate state and federal agencies; all persons who submitted comments on or
received a copy of the draft EIS; and all other members of the public upon request.
The applicant may not make a final decision on the proposed action being evaluated in a Final EIS (executing
the contract with Commerce to receive Montana Historic Preservation Grant Program funds for the
grantee's project) until 15 days from the date of transmittal of the Final EIS to the Governor and
Environmental Quality Council. Until the applicant reaches its final decision on the proposed action, no
action concerning the proposal may be taken that would have an adverse environmental impact or limit
the applicant's choice of reasonable alternatives, including the no -action alternative.
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Any time the applicant proposes substantial changes to the project affecting the original EIS, the applicant
must repeat its environmental review for the revisions to the project, assuring the environmental impacts
of the revised project are adequately identified, addressed by the grantee, and any necessary public review
provided. When completed, the applicant must follow the original process and again provide
environmental documents to Commerce.
Additional Environmental Considerations
MHPG applicants are responsible for compliance with all applicable state environmental requirements.
Some of the other state environmental requirements that may apply to Montana Historic Preservation
Grant Program projects include:
❑ Stream Protection Act, Title 87, Chapter 5, Part 5, MCA
❑ Montana Solid Waste Management Act, Title 75, Chapter 10, Part 2, MCA
❑ Clean Air Act of Montana, Title 75, Chapter 2, MCA
❑ Water Quality Act, Title 75, Chapter 5, MCA
❑ Public Water Supplies, Distribution and Treatment, Title 75, Chapter 6, MCA
❑ Floodplain and Floodway Management, Title 76, Chapter 5, MCA
❑ The Montana State Antiquities Act, Title 22, Chapter 3, MCA
❑ The Montana Sage Grouse Habitat Conservation Program and Conservation Strategy, Executive
Orders 10-2014 and 12-2015 and Chapter 445, Laws 2015 (SB 26 1) https://saaeLrouse.mt.'ov/
Some of the environmental permits that may be required on your project from other state agencies
include the following:
❑ Asbestos Control Program — contact the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ).
❑ Montana Stream Protection Act (SPA 124 Permit) — contact the Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife
and Parks at 444-2449.
❑ Montana Floodplain and Floodway Management Act (Floodplain Development Permit) — contact the
Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation at 444-0860 or the local floodplain
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administrator.
LI Federal Clean Water Act (404 Permit) —contact the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in Helena at 441-
1375.
LI Short -Term Water Ouality Standard for Turbidity (318 Authorization) — contact the Montana
Department of Environmental Quality at 444-3080.
LI Montana Water Use Act (Water Right Permit and Change Authorization) — contact the Montana
Department of Natural Resources and Conservation at 444-6667 or the local DNRC Water
Resources Regional Office. A useful website regarding water rights can be found at
http://www.dnrc.mt.L7ovlwrd/water rts/default.asp..
LI Stormwater Discharge General Permits and/or Montana Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
(MPDES Permit) — contact the Montana Department of Environmental Quality at 444-3080.
El Please check the DNRC website for a copy of "A Guide to Stream Permitting in Montana." Their
web address is httl?://dnrc.Mt.LIOV/Dermits/stream Dermittins/default.asr)
L3 Cultural Resource Survey — You may need to perform a cultural resource survey for your project.
The State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) can be reached at 444-7715 for more information.
There is guidance for consulting with SHPO at htti2://mhs.mt.gov/shpo/archaeoloey/consultinewith.asD
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Appendix B-1
Environmental Review Form
On a separate piece of paper, please answer the following as they apply to your
proposed project:
1. Alternatives: Describe reasonable alternatives to the project.
2. Mitigation: Identify any enforceable measures necessary to reduce any impacts to an
insignificant level.
3. Is an EA or Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) required? Describe
whether or not an EA or EIS is required and explain in detail why or why not.
4. Public Involvement: Describe the process followed to involve the public in the
proposed project and its potential environmental impacts. Identify the public meetings --
where and when -- the project was considered and discussed, and when the applicant
approved the final environmental assessment.
5. Person(s) Responsible for Preparing: Identify the person(s) responsible for
preparation of this checklist.
6. Other Agencies: List any state, local, or federal agencies that have over -lapping or
additional jurisdiction or environmental review responsibility for the proposed action
and the permits, licenses, and other authorizations required; and list any agencies or
groups that were contacted or contributed information to this Environmental
Assessment (EA).
(1) Authorized Representative, Title Date
(Name of) Organization/Governmental Unit
(2) Authorized Representative
Date:
* If an authorized representative (1) completes the checklist and this form, a chief elected official (2) must also sign
authorizing acceptance of the review process. Explanation or statement of how/why that representative was
authorized should also be included.
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Appendix B-2
Environmental Review Checklist
The applicant must include a completed Environmental Review Checklist and Environmental
Review Form, if the appropriate environmental level is determined, with MHPG application
materials.
NAME OF
N: No Impact; B: Potentially Beneficial; A: Potentially Adverse; P: Approval/Permits Required; M:
Mitigation Required
PROJECT:
Key
PROPOSED
Soil Suitability, Topographic and/or Geologic Constraints (e.g., soil slump, steep slopes,
subsidence, seismic activity)
ACTION:
Response and source of information:
LOCATION:
, Montana
Key Letter:
N: No Impact; B: Potentially Beneficial; A: Potentially Adverse; P: Approval/Permits Required; M:
Mitigation Required
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT
Key
I
Soil Suitability, Topographic and/or Geologic Constraints (e.g., soil slump, steep slopes,
subsidence, seismic activity)
Response and source of information:
Key
2
Hazardous Facilities (e.g., power lines, hazardous waste sites, acceptable distance from
explosive and flammable hazards including chemical/petrochemical storage tanks,
underground fuel storage tanks, and related facilities such as natural gas storage facilities &
propane storage tanks
Response and source of information:
Key
3
Effects of Project on Surrounding Air Quality or Any Kind of Effects of Existing Air Quality
on Project (e.g., dust, odors, emissions)
Response and source of information:
Key
4
Groundwater Resources & Aquifers (e.g., quantity, quality, distribution, depth to
groundwater, sole source aquifers)
Response and source of information:
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Key Letter:
N: No Impact; B: Potentially Beneficial; A: Potentially Adverse; P: Approval/Permits Required; M:
Mitigation Required
Key
5
Surface Water/Water Quality, Quantity & Distribution (e.g., streams, lakes, storm runoff,
irrigation systems, canals)
Response and source of information:
Key
b
Floodplains & Floodplain Management (Identify any floodplains within one mile of the
boundary of the project.)
Response and source of information:
Key
7
Wetlands Protection (Identify any wetlands within one mile of the boundary of the
project.)
Response and source of information:
Key
8
Agricultural Lands, Production, & Farmland Protection (e.g., grazing, forestry, cropland,
prime or unique agricultural lands) (Identify any prime or important farm ground or forest
lands within one mile of the boundary of the project.)
Response and source of information:
Key
9
Vegetation & Wildlife Species & Habitats, including Fish and Sage Grouse (e.g., terrestrial,
avian and aquatic life and habitats)
Response and source of information:
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Key Letter:
N: No Impact; B: Potentially Beneficial; A: Potentially Adverse; P: Approval/Permits Required; M:
Mitigation Required
Key
10
Unique, Endangered, Fragile, or Limited Environmental Resources, Including Endangered
Species (e.g., plants, fish, sage grouse or wildlife)
Response and source of information:
Key
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Unique Natural Features e.., geologic features
Response and source of information:
Key
12
Access to, and Quality of, Recreational & Wilderness Activities, Public Lands and
Waterways, and Public Open Space
Response and source of information:
HUMAN
ENVIRONMENT
Key
I
Visual Quality — Coherence, Diversity, Compatibility of Use and Scale, Aesthetics
Response and source of information:
Ke
2
Nuisances e.., glare, fumes
Response and source of in formation:
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Key Letter:
N: No Impact; 6: Potentially Beneficial; A: Potentially Adverse; P: Approval/Permits Required; h1:
Mitigation Required
Key
3
Noise -- suitable separation between noise sensitive activities (such as residential areas) and
major noise sources (aircraft, highways & railroads)
Response and source of information:
Key
4
Historic Properties, Cultural, and Archaeological Resources
Response and source of information:
Key
5
Changes in Demographic (population) Characteristics e.., quantity, distribution, density)
Response and source of information:
Key
6
General Housing Conditions - Quality, Quantity, Affordability
Response and source of information:
Key
7
Displacement or Relocation of Businesses or Residents
Response and source of information:
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Key Letter:
PI: No Impact; B: Potentially Beneficial; A: Potentially Adverse; P: Approval/Permits Required; P9:
Mitigation Required
Key
8
Public Health and Safety
Response and source of information:
Key
9
Lead Based Paint and/or Asbestos
Response and source of information:
Key
Ke
10
Local Employment & Income Patterns - Quantity and Distribution of Employment,
Economic Impact
Response and source of information:
Key
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Local & State Tax Base & Revenues
Response and source of information:
Key
12
Educational Facilities - Schools, Colleges, Universities
Response and source of information:
Key
13
Commercial and Industrial Facilities - Production & Activity, Growth or Decline.
Response and source of information:
Key
14
Health Care — Medical Services
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Key Letter:
N: No Impact; B: Potentially Beneficial; A: Potentially Adverse; P: Approval/Permits Required; M:
Mitigation Required
Response and source of information:
Key
15
Social Services — Governmental Services e.., demand on
Response and source of information:
Key
16
Social Structures & Mores Standards of Social Conduct/Social Conventions
Response and source of information:
Key
17
Land Use Compatibility (e.g., growth, land use change, development activity, adjacent land
uses and potential conflicts)
Response and source of information:
Key
18
Energy Resources - Consumption and Conservation
Response and source of information:
Key
19
Solid Waste Management
Response and source of information:
Key
20
Wastewater Treatment - Sewage System
Response and source of information:
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Key Letter:
N: No Impact; B: Potentially Beneficial; A: Potentially Adverse; P: Approval/Permits Required; PM:
Mitigation Required
Key
21
Storm Water — Surface Drainage
Response and source of information:
Key
22
Community Water Supply
Response and source of information:
Key
23
Public Safes — Police
Response and source of information:
Key
24
Fire Protection — Hazards
Response and source of information:
Key
25
Emergency Medical Services
Response and source of information:
Key
26
Parks, Playgrounds, & Open Space
Res onse and source of information:
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Key Letter:
N: No Impact; B: Potentially Beneficial; A: Potentially Adverse; P: Approval/Permits Required; M:
Mitigation Required
Key
27
Cultural Facilities, Cultural Uniqueness & Diversity
Response and source of information:
Key
28
Transportation Networks and Traffic Flow Conflicts (e.g., rail; auto including local traffic;
airport runway clear zones - avoidance of incompatible land use in airport runway clear
zones)
Response and source of information:
Key
29
Consistency with Local Ordinances, Resolutions, or Plans (e.g., conformance with local
comprehensive plans, zoning, or capital improvement plans)
Response and source of information:
Key
30
Is There a Regulatory Action on Private Property Rights as a Result of this Project?
(consider options that reduce, minimize, or eliminate the regulation of private property
rights.)
Response and source of information.
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Sample Advertisement for Public Comment and Review of Environmental Review Record
The <local government> will hold a public hearing on <date> at <time/location> for the purpose of
obtaining comments regarding the environmental review record for the proposed <type> project that will
< scope of work>.
At the public hearing the proposed project will be explained, including the purpose and proposed area of
the project, activities, budget, possible sources of funding, any costs that may result for local citizens as a
result of the project, and a decision will be made on the environmental assessment. All interested persons
will be given the opportunity to ask questions and express opinions regarding the proposed project and
any environmental impacts.
Comments may be given orally at the meeting or submitted in writing before <date> at <time>.
Anyone wanting to review the environmental review record and project impacts or submit questions and
comments should contact <who, how>. Copies of the draft environmental record is available at <where>
and will also be available at the public meeting.
<Town/County/D i stri ct>
Chief Elected official
Publish media name & dates:
Note: this meeting may also be a meeting at which the public comment is obtained on the PER, submission
of grant applications, or other
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Sample of a Resolution to Accept the Determination that (level of environment finding) is
Appropriate for the (applicant, type of project)
WHEREAS, the (Name of applicant) has completed an assessment to identify potential environmental
impacts to the (describe purpose of project);
WHEREAS, the draft Environmental Assessment was made available for public comment and the findings
were presented and reviewed at a public meeting;
WHEREAS, no substantive public comment was received, (or public comment was received and
responded to);
WHEREAS, The (Name of applicant) has determined that the (type of Project) will not significantly affect
the quality of the human environment and accordingly the (Name of Applicant) has determined an
Environmental Impact Statement (or Environmental Assessment and EIS if project is Categorical
Exclusion); is not necessary;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the (Council, Board, Commissioners) as follows;
That (Name of Applicant), Montana adopts the final Environmental Assessment for the (type of project).
Passes and approved on this date of (date)
Signed:
1,14Mit -
Title:
Date:
Attested:
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