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AGENDA
CITY OF LAUREL
CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP
TUESDAY, AUGUST 18, 2020
6:30 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Public Input: Citizens may address the Council regarding any item of City business that is not on tonight’s agenda. The
duration for an individual speaking under Public Input is limited to three minutes. While all comments are welcome, the
Council will not take action on any item not on the agenda. If a citizen would like to speak or 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
Executive Review
1. Resolution - LURA Large Grants
2. Ordinance No. O20-03: An Ordinance Amending Title 12 Chapter 12.04 Of The Laurel
Municipal Code Relating To The City’s Street And Sidewalk Construction And Maintenance.
Council Issues
3. Discussion on Budget
Other Items
Review of Draft Council Agendas
4. Draft Council Agenda 8.25.2020
Draft Council Agenda 9.1.2020
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 Clerk’s Office to make needed
arrangements. To make your request known, please call 406 -628-7431, Ext. 2, or write to City Clerk, PO Box 10, Laurel,
MT 59044, or present your request at City Hall, 115 West First Street, Laurel, Montana.
DATES TO REMEMBER
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File Attachments for Item:
Resolution - LURA Large Grants
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R20-__ LURA Large Grant Applicant Approval
RESOLUTION NO. R20-__
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE
AWARD OF GRANTS FROM THE TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT
FUNDS PURSUANT TO THE LURA LARGE GRANT REQUEST PROGRAM FOR
ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS AND IMPROVEMENTS.
WHEREAS, the City of Laurel approved a Large Grant Request Program proposed by
the Laurel Urban Renewal Agency (LURA) through Resolution No. R15-08; and
WHEREAS, a number of property owners prepared and submitted applications seeking
grant funding through the Large Grant Request Program for their respective projects; and
WHERAS, as provided in the Meeting Minutes (attached hereto and incorporated herein),
the LURA Board reviewed and considered all of the applications submitted and recommends the
City Council’s approval and award of large grants to the Applicants in the following amounts:
1. Coburn Tax Services: $13,185.96
2. Linse Family – 20 Idaho Ave: $25,999.38
3. Darrell Dyer – W. 1st St. Development $62,200.00
4. Millers – 403-407 E. Main Street $20,062.00
5. Ron Seder – 119 W. Main Street $44,328.50
6. Sarah Kuhr – The Front Porch $7,000.00
7. Shaun Jones – 101 W. Main Street $45,375.00
WHEREAS, all the applicants, applications and projects are eligible for grant assistance
and LURA recommends approval and funding of the same in the amounts provided herein.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel,
Montana, that the Applicants listed herein are hereby approved for large grants pursuant to the
Large Grant Request Program in the amounts provided herein to be paid from the City’s Large
Grant Request Program, Tax Increment Financing District Fund.
Introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council on August 25, 2020, by Council Member
________________________.
PASSED and APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel this 25th day of August
2020.
APPROVED by the Mayor this 25th day of August 2020.
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R20-__ LURA Large Grant Applicant Approval
CITY OF LAUREL
______________________________
Thomas C. Nelson, Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________________________
Bethany Langve, Clerk-Treasurer, Clerk-Treasurer
Approved as to form:
__________________________________
Sam Painter, Civil City Attorney
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MINUTES
CITY OF LAUREL
LAUREL URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY LARGE GRANT
COMMITTEE
MONDAY, JULY 06, 2020
10:00 AM
LAUREL CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Public Input: Citizens may address the committee regarding any item of business that is not on the agenda. The duration
for an individual speaking under Public Input is limited to three minutes. While all comments are welcome, the committee
will not take action on any item not on the agenda.
General Items
1. Roll Call
The Vice-Chair called the meeting to order at 10:09AM
Janice Lehman
Mardie Spalinger
Don Smarsh
Dean Rankin
Daniel Klein (Arrived at 10:15AM)
Nick Altonaga (City of Laurel)
Richard Herr (City Council)
2. Approve Meeting Minutes: June 22, 2020
Mardie motioned to approve the minutes from June 22, 2020
Don seconded.
Motion Carried.
3. Large Grant Spreadsheet 2020
Ken Olson from the MT State Firefighters Memorial Committee was present at the meeting to discuss
his grant application. The work was completed last year. Part of the current request was split between
other matching grants. The memorial has been working to keep the site updated with the names of
firefighters and has been in touch with firefighting families across the state. Ongoing landscaping and
insurance are the main funding requirements. Ken has been active with state firefighting groups for
possible grants and other funding sources. He has also been working with The Front Porch to hold
events and work together to make events successful. An award of the large grant would be very helpful
moving the project to near completion. The current grant purposes are eligible, but Nick will go back
and review the previously approved Large Grants to ensure that one was not previously awarded.
Members went through and discussed the Different grant applications in order.
Lorna Coburn had previously attempted to apply in 2018 but was turned away due to the amount of
existing applications. Was suggested to reapply in 2020 to receive a proper return on investment.
Everything appears eligible.
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Darrell Dyer’s application for W. 1st St. looks very promising for the district. Could yield great returns
for the TIF District and Downtown.
Linse family project at 20 Idaho Ave. Have done a full overhaul of renovating the property. Currently a
rental and small commercial use run out of it. Nick provided a packet of photographs of the completed
work.
The Miller application for 201 E Main St. is ineligible for grant funding as it previously received
funding from the Large Grant Program in 2018.
Miller application for 403-407 E. Main St. was under discussion. The project was recently completed.
Members thought the project looked good.
Members reviewed the Ron Seder application for 119 W. Main St. Nick provided a packet of
photographs to support the application of the work that has been ongoing since 2019. The previous
owner of the property had received a technical assistance grant to plan for upgrades. Members discussed
how the building has needed renovation and has been derelict since the early 1980s.
Discussion of Shaun Jones ‘application for 101 W. Main St. A centrally located, historic property that is
deserving of the work and the grant funding. Window replacement is eligible under the Large Grant
Program.
Discussion of Sarah Kuhr’s application for the Front Porch roof replacement. Members discussed how
they are very community minded. The roof replacement is eligible.
New Business
4. Large Grant: Coburn Tax Services
5. Large Grant: Linse Family - 20 Idaho Ave
6. Large Grant: Darrell Dyer - W. 1st St. Development
7. Large Grant: Millers - 201 E Main St.
8. Large Grant: Millers - 403-407 E Main St.
9. Large Grant: Ron Seder - 119 W. Main St.
10. Large Grant: Sarah Kuhr - The Front Porch
11. Large Grant: Shaun Jones - 101 W. Main St.
12. Large Grant: Ken Olson - MT State Firefighters Memorial
Members discussed how to adjust the grant funding. What would be the best way to get it ot the
$225,000? Don established a 7% adjustment for each grant, and a further subtraction of the remainder
from each grant.
Daniel Motioned to approve the 2020 Large Grant applications with a proportional adjustment to meet
the $225,000 program limit.
Don Seconded.
Unanimous vote in favor.
Motion Carried.
Old Business
Other Items
13. Budget Review
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Announcements
14. Next Meeting: tentatively scheduled for July 13, 2020 at 11:00AM.
Don Motioned to adjourn the meeting.
Daniel Seconded.
Meeting Adjourned at 11:20AM.
The City makes reasonable accommodations for any known disability that may interfere with a person’s ability to
participate in this meeting. Persons needing accommodation must notify the City Clerk’s Office to make needed
arrangements. To make your request known, please call 406-628-7431, Ext. 2, or write to City Clerk, PO Box 10, Laurel,
MT 59044, or present your request at City Hall, 115 West First Street, Laurel, Montana.
DATES TO REMEMBER
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Funding 19-20
LURA City Council Total Available: $ 225,000.00 $ -
Applicant Project Application
Date
Start
Date
Completion Date Initial Requested
Amount
Working Amount(50%) Approval Date1 Approval Date2 Eligibility Date Disbursed
Date
Awarded
Amount
Lorna Krueger-Coburn Coburn Tax Services - energy efficiency
upgrades, water drainage repairs on north of
building
3/26/2020 2/1/2019 9/1/2019 $ 26,371.92 $ 13,185.96 7/6/2020
Darrell Dyer Demolition of current single family residence
and construction of mixed use buildings with 17
resdiential units and 5 commercial storefronts.
Improvement of public infrastructure.
6/1/2020 8/1/2020 Winter 2020/
2021
$ 124,400.00 $ 62,200.00 7/6/2020
Kirk and Doris Linse 20 Idaho Ave - Full remodel of interior and
exterior, repair of foundations, basement;
lighting replacement, HVAC upgrade,
landscaping work.
6/1/2020 6/1/2015 9/1/2020 $ 51,998.75 $ 25,999.38 7/6/2020
Ken Miller and Peggy Miller 201 E. Main Street - Project completed in 2019 -
Part of 2018 Large Grant Award ($17,698) -
Updated Building Exterior and structural work -
Is this project eligible for current round of
funding?
6/1/2020 6/1/2018 5/1/2019 $ 16,059.16
Ken Miller and Peggy Miller 403-407 E. Main Street - Update to building
electrical, update to building HVAC, installation
of Air Scrubber Plus system.
6/1/2020 6/1/2019 5/1/2020 $ 40,124.00 $ 20,062.00 7/6/2020
Ron Seder 119 W. Main Street - Foundation replacement,
replacement of old painted ceiling tiles, new
sheetrock, plaster, electrical, insulation, high
efficiency lighting, roof replacement
6/1/2020 10/1/2018 7/1/2020 $ 88,657.00 $ 44,328.50 7/6/2020
Shaun Jones 101 W. Main St. - Remove and Replace windows
on second story of building (front, side, rear)
Remove and replace awning AC on interior of
structure façade.
6/19/2020 8/1/2020 10/1/2020 $ 90,750.00 $ 45,375.00 7/6/2020
Sarah Kuhr The Front Porch - Roof Replacement of currently
leaking and aging roof.
6/24/2020 7/1/2020 11/1/2020 $ 14,000.00 $ 7,000.00 7/6/2020
Ken Olson MT State Firefighters Memorial - Addition of
benches and archway sign, improvement of
landscaping and installation of iron fence
(Requested LURA funds on application is
$22,422.50, which is approximately 50% of total
invoice details, appears slightly below actual
50% mark)
6/25/2020 1/30/2019 12/1/2019 $ 47,845.00 7/6/2020
$ 500,205.83 $ 218,150.84 $ -
LURA Large Grants 2020
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File Attachments for Item:
2. Ordinance No. O20-03: An Ordinance Amending Title 12 Chapter 12.04 Of The Laurel
Municipal Code Relating To The City’s Street And Sidewalk Construction And Maintenance.
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ORDINANCE NO O20-03
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 12 CHAPTER 12.04 OF THE LAUREL MUNICIPAL
CODE RELATING TO THE CITY’S STREET AND SIDEWALK
CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE.
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 Director and City Attorney prepared the amendments
below to the Laurel Municipal Code to remain consistent and in accordance with the State of Montana’s
Laws adopted by the Legislature; and
WHEREAS, the City’s Public Works Director and City Attorne y prepared, reviewed, and
recommends the following amendments to Title 12, Chapter 12.04 as noted herein as follows:
Chapter 12.04 - STREET AND SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE
12.04.030 - Streets.
12.04.040 - Definitions.
12.04.050 - Creation and alteration of maintenance districts.District designation authority.
12.04.051 - Improvements within maintenance districts-District Work and Improvement Plan.
12.04.052 - Notice of District Work and Improvement Plan for improvements.
12.04.053 - Protest.
12.04.054 - Choice in manner of making assessments.
12.04.055-12.04.059 Reserved
12.04.060 - Resolution for assessment of costs for maintenance of existing districts.
12.04.061 - Notice of resolution for assessment.
12.04.062 - Hearing on resolution for assessment of costs.
12.04.063 - Assessment of costs of improvements and maintenance of improvements.
12.04.064 – Assessment of costs.
12.04.065-12.04.069- Reserved.
12.04.070 - Financial assistance options. Cost—Assessment—Levy—Resolution.
12.04.080 - Water user entities exempt from special assessments.
12.04.090 - Reserved.
12.04.030 - Streets.
A. Supervision. All maintenance and repairs of public streets, alleys, sidewalks and other public ways
shall be under the supervision of the city engineerPublic Works Director. He/she shall be charged with
the enforcement of all ordinances and provisions relating to such public places (except traffic ordinances)
and is authorized to enforce such ordinances.
B. Construction. It is unlawful to construct or lay any pavement on any public street, sidewalk, alley
or other public way, or to repair the same, without having first secured a permit therefor. Applications for
such permits shall be made to the city clerk-treasurer, and approved by the city engineerPublic Works
Director, and shall state the location of the intended pavement or repair, the extent thereof, and the person
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or firm who is to do the actual construction work. No such permit shall be issued except where the work
will conform to the ordinances of the city.
C. Engineer Plans.
1. Each applicant for construction or reconstruction of any public street, alley or other public way,
shall file with the city engineerPublic Works Director engineering plans and specifications prepared by an
engineer certified by the state. No permit shall be issued until the engineering plans and specifications are
approved by the city engineerPublic Works Director.
2. The city engineer or anyA certified engineer may prepare the engineering plans and
specifications for construction or reconstruction of any public street. Engineering plans and specifications
preparation costs of by the city engineer shall be paid by the applicant. The engineering plans and
specifications preparation costs to shall be based on the reasonable, customary charges for suchsimilar
services.
D. Inspection. All street improvements shall be inspected during the course of construction by an
inspector appointed by the city engineerPublic Works Director, salaries and other costs in connection with
such inspections shall to be paid by the applicant, and such costs to shall be based on the reasonable,
customary charges for such similar services.
E. Bond. Each contractor for construction or reconstruction of any public street shall file a bond in
the amount equal to the estimated cost of construction of the improvement and conditioned to indemnify
the city for any loss or damage resulting from the work undertaken or the manner of doing the same.
F. Specifications. All street and sidewalk pavements shall be made in conformity with specifications
laid down or approved from time to time by resolution of the city council.
(Ord. 97-2 § 4 (part), 1997; prior code § 11.32.030)
(Ord. No. O12-07, 1-15-13)
Editor's note— Formerly numbered as § 12.04.020.
12.04.040 - Definitions.
"Improvements" as used in this section includes but is not limited to the installation of traffic signs, new
curb and gutter construction, narrowing, and widening and rebuilding of existing streets.
"Maintenance" as used in this section includes but is not limited to sprinkling, graveling, oiling, chip
sealing, seal coating, overlaying, treating, general cleaning, sweeping, flushing, snow removal, leaf and
debris removal, the operation, maintenance and repair of traffic signal systems, the repair of traffic signs,
the replacement and maintenance of pavement markings, and curb and gutter repair.,and minor sidewalk
repair that includes cracking, chipping, sinking, and replacement of not more than 6 feet of sidewalk in
any 100 foot portion of sidewalk. Maintenance in the districts may be done by contract or by forces
employed by the city or by both, in a manner determined by the city council.
(Ord. 04-2 (part), 2004)
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12.04.050 - District designation authority Creation and alteration of maintenance districts.
A resolution shall be adopted dividing the whole or any part of the city or town into maintenance districts,
to be known and designated by number. The resolution shall plainly define the boundaries of the district
or districts and describe the streets, alleys, and public places or any part thereof constituting the district or
districts. The adoption of this section has no effect on any existing maintenance districts created previous
to this amendment. When defined, maintenance districts may not be changed during the same calendar
year but may be changed by resolution in any succeeding year. Whenever the city council designates a
portion of the city as a street maintenance district, the streets, avenues and alleys may be maintained
and/or improved for such time and in such manner as the city council may direct under the supervision of
the public works director.
(Ord. 04-2 (part), 2004)
12.04.051 - Improvements within maintenance districts-District Work and Improvement Plan.
A. The city may prepare and improve streets, avenues, and alleys within the maintenance
districts so that the maintenance will be of a durable and continuing benefit. The city council shall
provide, pursuant to this ordinance, a written plan that includes the method or methods of doing the work
and improvements “District Work and Improvement Plan.” For the purposes of this section,
"improvements" includes but is not limited to the installation of traffic sign s, new curb and gutter
construction, and widening of existing streets.
B. The city is authorized to maintain the work and improvements made under this section.
C. At least 12 days must elapse between the day on which the proposed District Work and
Improvement Plan is introduced and the day on which final action on such plan is taken.
12.04.052 - Notice of District Work and Improvement Plan for improvements.
The city clerk must give notice of the introduction of the proposed District Work and Improvement Plan
and of the time it will be up for final adoption. The notice must be published as provided in MCA 7-1-
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12.04.053 - Protest.
No further action shall be taken upon the proposed district for 1 year if a written protest against passage of
the proposed District Work and Improvement Plan is filed by:
A. owners of property within the proposed maintenance district having a taxable valuation, when
aggregated, representing not less than 50% of the total taxable valuation of property within the district;
B. not less than 50% of the owners of property within the district; or
C. owners of property within the proposed maintenance district having projected assessments, when
aggregated, representing not less than 50% of the total projected assessments for property within the
district.
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12.04.054 - Choice in manner of making assessments.
The assessments for the costs and expenses of maintaining streets, alleys, and public places shall be made
against all of the property embraced within each maintenance district by one of the methods provided in
MCA 7-12-4422.
12.04.055 through 12.04.059 Reserved.
12.04.070 060 - Cost—Assessment—Levy—Resolution.Resolution for assessment of costs for
maintenance of existing districts.
Not later than the second Monday in August of each year the public works director shall estimate the
annual maintenance and/or improvement cost and the city council shall pass and finally adopt a resolution
levying and assessing all the property within the street maintenance district with an amount equal to not
less than seventy-five percent of the entire cost of the work.
A. With the consultation and advice of the Public Works Director, the city council shall estimate, as
near as practicable, the cost of maintenance in each established district annually, not later than the second
Monday in August. The council shall pass and finally adopt a resolution specifying the district assessment
option and levying and assessing all the property within the several districts with an amount equal to not
less than 75% of the entire cost of said work.
B. The resolution levying the assessment to defray the cost of maintenance shall contain or refer to a
list in which shall be described the lot or parcel of land assessed, with the name of the owner thereof if
known, and the amount levied thereon set opposite.
C. Such resolution shall be kept on file in the office of the city clerk.
(Ord. 04-2 (part), 2004)
12.04.061 - Notice of resolution for assessment.
A. A notice, signed by the city clerk, stating that the resolution levying a special assessment or changing
the method of assessment to defray the cost of maintenance in the district or districts is on file in the city
clerk's office and subject to inspection, must be published as provided in MCA 7-1-4127.
B. The notice must state the time and place at which objections to the final adoption of the resolution will
be heard by the council and must contain a statement setting out the method of assessment being proposed
for adoption or the change in the method of assessment that is being proposed for adoption. The time for
the hearing must be at least 5 days after the final publication of the notice.
12.04.062 - Hearing on resolution for assessment of costs.
A. At the time so set, the council shall meet and hear all objections which may be made to such
assessment or any part thereof and may adjourn from time to time for that purpose and may by resolution
modify such assessment in whole or in part.
B. A copy of the resolution, certified by the city clerk, must be delivered to the financial officer, and
the assessments shall be placed upon the tax roll and collected in the same manner as other taxes.
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12.04.063 - Assessment of costs of improvements and maintenance of improvements.
The city is authorized to assess the cost of the work, improvements, and maintenance authorized by 7-12-
4405 against the property in maintenance districts in the manner and as provided in 7-12-4421 and 7-12-
4422 to meet the payments required to be made each year.
12.04.060 064 - Cost—Assessment of costs.
The cost assessed for maintaining and/or improving streets, avenues and alleys shall be charged to the
property bordering on the streets and avenues so maintained by one or a combination of the following
methods: each lot or parcel of land bearing its share of the cost according to the part of the whole cost
which its area bears to the area of the entire district; or, by that part of the whole cost which each lot or
parcel's street frontage bears to the street frontage of the entire district; or, if the city council determines
that the benefits derived from the maintenance by each lot or parcel are substantially equivalent, the cost
may be assessed equally to each lot or parcel located within the district without regard to the assessable
area of the lot or parcel; or, each lot or parcel of land, including the improvements thereon, may be
assessed for that part of the cost of the district which its taxable valuation bears to the total taxable
valuation of the property of the district. The assessment hereunder shall be certified by the city clerk -
treasurer, to be extended on the tax roll in the same manner as other special assessments.
A. For the purposes of this section, "assessable area" means the portion of a lot or parcel of land that is
benefited by the maintenance district. The assessable area may be less than but may not exceed the actual
area of the lot or parcel.
B. The city council shall assess the percentage of the cost of maintenance established in MCA 7-12-
4425 against the entire district as follows:
(1) each lot or parcel of land within the district may be assessed for that part of the cost that its
assessable area bears to the assessable area of the entire district, exclusive of streets, avenues, alleys, and
public places;
(2) each lot or parcel of land within the district abutting upon a street upon which maintenance is
done may be assessed for that part of the cost that its street frontage bears to the street frontage of the entire
district;
(3) if the city council determines that the benefits derived from the maintenance by each lot or parcel
are substantially equivalent, the cost may be assessed equally to each lot or parcel located within the district
without regard to the assessable area of the lot or parcel;
(4) each lot or parcel of land, including the improvements on the lot or parcel, may be assessed for
that part of the cost of the district that its taxable valuation bears to the total taxable valuation of the property
of the district;
(5) each lot or parcel of land within the district may be assessed for that part of the cost that the
reasonably estimated vehicle trips generated for a lot or parcel of its size in its zoning classification bear to the
reasonably estimated vehicle trips generated for all lots in the district based on their size and zoning
classification;
(6) any other assessment method provided in MCA 7-11-1024 may be used; or
(7) any combination of the assessment options provided in subsections B(1) through B(7) may be
used for the district as a whole or for any lot or parcel within the district.
(Ord. 04-2 (part), 2004)
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12.04.065-12.04.069- Reserved.
12.04.070 - Financial assistance options.
A. The city is authorized to:
(1) enter into suitable agreements with the United States of America, the State of Montana, or a
building and loan association, savings and loan association, bank, or credit union that is a regulated lender
as defined in MCA 31-1-111 for loans of money and for receiving financial assistance to do the work and
improvements contemplated by MCA 7-12-4405; and
(2) provide for the repayment of the loans by yearly payments from funds derived from districts
created under this Chapter, apportioned over a period of time not exceeding 20 years.
12.04.080 - Water user entities exempt from special assessments.
Rights-of-way, ditches, flumes, pipelines, dams, water rights, reservoirs, equipment, machinery, motor
vehicles, and other personal property owned by a nonprofit water company, water users' association,
irrigation company, canal company, ditch company, reservoir company, or similar nonprofit water user
entity are exempt from ever y special assessment imposed by any improvement or maintenance district
created under this Chapter.
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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 _________,
2020, by Council Member ___________________.
PASSED and ADOPTED by the Laurel City Council on second reading this ___ day of
________________, 2020, upon motion of Council Member __________________.
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this ___ day of _______________, 2020.
CITY OF LAUREL
__________________________________
Thomas C. Nelson, Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________________________
Bethany Langve, Clerk-Treasurer
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Sam Painter, Civil City Attorney
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File Attachments for Item:
4. Draft Council Agenda 8.25.2020
Draft Council Agenda 9.1.2020
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AGENDA
CITY OF LAUREL
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, AUGUST 25, 2020
6:30 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
NEXT RES. NO.
R18-XX
NEXT ORD. NO.
O18-XX
WELCOME . . . By your presence in the City Council Chambers, you are participating in the process of representative
government. To encourage that participation, the City Council has specified times 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 age nda
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 welcomes your interest and hopes you will
attend the Laurel City Council meetings often .
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call of the Council
Approval of Minutes
1. Approval of Minutes of August 11, 2020.
Correspondence
Council Disclosure of Ex Parte Communications
Public Hearing
2. Public Hearing - Street Maintenance Ordinance
Consent Items
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
The Consent Calendar adopting the printed Recommended Council Action will be enacted with one vote. The Mayor will
first ask the Council members if any Council member wishes to remove any item from the Consent Calendar for
discussion and consideration. The matters removed from the Consent Calendar will be considered individually at the end of
this Agenda under "Items Removed from the Consent Calendar." (See Section 12.) The entire Consent Calendar, with the
exception of items removed to be discussed under "Items Removed from the Consent Calendar," is then vot ed upon by roll
call under one motion.
3. Claims entered through August 21, 2020.
4. Approval of Payroll Register for PPE 8/9/2020 totaling $199,604.97.
Ceremonial Calendar
Reports of Boards and Commissions
5. Budget/Finance Committee Minutes of August 11, 2020.
Audience Participation (Three-Minute Limit)
Citizens may address the Council regarding any item of City business that is not on tonight’s agenda. Comments regarding
tonight’s agenda items will be accepted under Scheduled Matters. The duration for an individual speaking under Audience
Participation is limited to three minutes. While all comments are welcome, the Council will not take action on any item not
on the agenda.
Scheduled Matters
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6. Resolution - A Resolution Of The City Council Authorizing The Award Of Grants From The
Tax Increment Financing District Funds Pursuant To The Lura Large Grant Request Program
For Eligible Applicants And Improvements.
7. Ordinance No. O20-03: An Ordinance Amending Title 12 Chapter 12.04 Of The Laurel
Municipal Code Relating To The City’s Street And Sidewalk Construction And Maintenance.
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 a bility to
participate in this meeting. Persons needing accommodation must notify the City Clerk’s Office to make needed
arrangements. To make your request known, please call 406 -628-7431, Ext. 2, or write to City Clerk, PO Box 10, Laurel,
MT 59044, or present your request at City Hall, 115 West First Street, Laurel, Montana.
DATES TO REMEMBER
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AGENDA
CITY OF LAUREL
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 01, 2020
6:35 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
NEXT RES. NO.
R18-XX
NEXT ORD. NO.
O18-XX
WELCOME . . . By your presence in the City Council Chambers, you are participating in the process of representative
government. To encourage that participation, the City Council has specified times 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 age nda
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 welcomes your interest and hopes you will
attend the Laurel City Council meetings often .
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call of the Council
Council Disclosure of Ex Parte Communications
Public Hearing
1. Budget and Tax Resolutions for Fiscal Year 20-21
Audience Participation (Three-Minute Limit)
Citizens may address the Council regarding any item of City business that is not on tonight’s agenda. Comments regarding
tonight’s agenda items will be accepted under Scheduled Matters. The duration for an individual speaking under Audience
Participation is limited to three minutes. While all comments are welcome, the Council will not take action on any item not
on the agenda.
Scheduled Matters
2. Resolution No. R20-__: A resolution approving and adopting the Final Budget for the City of
Laurel for the fiscal year 2020-2021.
3. Resolution No. R20-__: A resolution levying taxes for general and specific purposes for the
City of Laurel, Montana, for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2020.
4. Resolution No. R20-__: A resolution levying and assessing all of the property embraced within
Special Improvement Lighting District No. 2 of the City of Laurel, Montana, for the entire cost
of maintenance and electrical current for the fiscal year 2020-2021.
5. Resolution No. R20-__: A resolution levying and assessing all of the property embraced within
Special Improvement Lighting District No. 3 of the City of Laurel, Montana, for the entire cost
of maintenance and electrical current for the fiscal year 2020-2021.
6. Resolution No. R20-__: A resolution levying and assessing all of the property embraced within
Street Sweeping District No. 1 of the City of Laurel, Montana, for the purpose of the sweeping
of streets in the downtown or Business District for the fiscal year 2020-2021.
7. Resolution No. R20-__: A resolution levying and assessing the cost of street maintenance
and/or improvements for Street Maintenance District No. 1 that constitutes all streets and alleys
embraced within the City of Laurel, Montana, for fiscal year 2020-2021.
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8. Resolution No. R20-__: A resolution levying and assessing the cost of street improvements for
Special Improvement District No. 113 within the City of Laurel, Montana, for fiscal year 2020-
2021.
9. Resolution No. R20-__: A resolution levying and assessing the cost of park improvements for
Special Improvement District No. 114 within the City of Laurel, Montana, for fiscal year 2020-
2021.
10. Resolution No. R20-__: A resolution levying and assessing the cost of sidewalk improvements
for Special Improvement District No. 115 within the City of Laurel, Montana, for fiscal year
2020-2021.
11. Resolution No. R20-__: A resolution levying and assessing the cost of sidewalk improvements
for Special Improvement District No. 116 within the City of Laurel, Montana, for fiscal year
2020-2021.
12. Resolution No. R20-__: A resolution levying and assessing the cost of sidewalk improvements
for Special Improvement District No. 117 within the City of Laurel, Montana, for fiscal year
2020-2021.
13. Resolution No. R20-__: A resolution levying and assessing the cost of sidewalk improvements
for Special Improvement District No. 118 within the City of Laurel, Montana, for fiscal year
2020-2021.
14. Resolution No. R20-__: A resolution levying and assessing the cost of sidewalk improvements
for Special Improvement District No. 119 within the City of Laurel, Montana, for fiscal year
2020-2021.
15. Resolution No. R20-__: A resolution levying and assessing the annual cost of sidewalk
improvements for residential properties pursuant to the City’s Residential Sidewalk
Replacement Program within the City of Laurel, Montana, for fiscal year 2020-2021.
16. Resolution No. R20-__: A resolution levying and assessing a special tax against certain
property in the City of Laurel for delinquent water charges.
17. Resolution No. R20-__: A resolution levying and assessing a special tax against certain
property in the City of Laurel for delinquent sewer charges.
18. Resolution No. R20-__: A resolution levying and assessing a special tax against certain
property designated as garbage districts in the City of Laurel, Montana, for the removal of
garbage and refuse.
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
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