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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF LAUREL
JULY 28, 2020
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Laurel, Montana, was held in the
Council Chambers and called to order by Mayor Tom Nelson at 6:31 p.m. on July 28, 2020.
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT:
OTHER STAFF PRESENT:
Heidi Sparks
Bruce McGee Richard Herr
Scot Stokes Iry Wilke
Richard Klose Don Nelson
Emelie Eaton
None
Mayor Nelson led the Pledge of Allegiance to the American flag.
Mayor Nelson asked the council to observe a moment of silence.
MINUTES:
Motion by Council Member McGee to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of July 14,
2020, as presented, seconded by Council Member Klose. There was no public comment or council
discussion. A vote was taken on the motion. All seven council members present voted aye. Motion
carried 7-0.
CORRESPONDENCE:
• Beartooth RC&D Correspondence
COUNCIL DISCLOSURE OF EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS: None.
PUBLIC HEARING:
• Schedule of Fees
Mayor Nelson stated this is the time and place set for the public hearing on the City of Laurel's to
adopt an official schedule of fees and charges for the City of Laurel repealing all previous resolution
that set fees or charges that conflict with the schedule attached hereto upon its effective date.
Mayor Nelson opened the public hearing and asked Staff to present the item prior to hearing the
public comments. There were none.
Mayor Nelson opened the floor for public comment and stated that copies of the rules governing the
public hearing were posted in the council chambers.
Mayor Nelson asked three times if there were any proponents. There were none.
Mayor Nelson asked three times if there were any opponents. There were none.
Mayor Nelson closed the public hearing.
CONSENT ITEMS:
Claims entered through 7/24/2020 for June 2020 in the amount of $629,751.98 and for
July 2020 in the amount of $82,285.60.
A complete listing of the claims and their amounts is on file in the Clerk/Treasurer's Office.
• Clerk/Treasurer Financial Statements for the month of May 2020.
• Approval of Payroll Register for PPE 7/12/2020, totaling $205,013.55.
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Council Minutes of July 28, 2020
The Mayor asked if there was any separation of consent items. There was none.
Motion by Council Member McGee to approve the consent items as presented, seconded by
Council Member Klose. There was no public comment or council discussion. A vote was taken on
the motion. All seven council members present voted aye. Motion carried 7-0.
CEREMONIAL CALENDAR: None.
REPORTS OF BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS:
• Budget/Finance Committee Minutes of July 7, 2020, were presented.
• Budget/Finance Committee Minutes of July 14, 2020, were presented.
• Tree Board Minutes of June 18, 2020, were presented.
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION (THREE-MINUTE LIMIT): None.
SCHEDULED MATTERS:
Appointment of Evan Bruce to the City/County Planning Board for a two-year term
ending June 30, 2022.
Motion by Council Member Herr to approve the Mayor's appointment of Evan Bruce to the
City/County Planning Board for a two-year term ending June 30, 2022, seconded by Council
Member Sparks. There was no public comment or council discussion. A vote was taken on the
motion. All seven council members present voted aye. Motion carried 7-0.
• Resolution No. R20-40: A Resolution To Adopt An Official Schedule Of Fees And
Charges For The City Of Laurel, Repealing All Previous Resolutions That Set Fees Or
Charges That Conflict With The Schedule Attached Hereto Upon Its Effective Date.
_Motion by Council Member Sparks to approve Resolution No. R20-40, seconded by Council
Member McGee. There was no public comment or council discussion. A vote was taken on the
motion. All seven council members present voted aye. Motion carried 7-0.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA: None.
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS (ONE -MINUTE LIMIT): None.
COUNCIL DISCUSSION:
Council requested a discussion on traffic patterns. In particular at the intersection of W. Main and 5th
Avenue.
Council noted how nice the railroad crossing at 51h Avenue.
Council requested an update on West Railroad at the next Workshop.
MAYOR UPDATES:
Mayor Nelson stated he would put the replacement and depreciation discussion on the next
Workshop agenda.
UNSCHEDULED MATTERS: None.
ADJOURNMENT:
LMotion by Council Member Klose to adjourn the council meeting, seconded by Council
Member McGee. There was no public comment or council discussion. A vote was taken on the
motion. All seven council members present voted aye. Motion carried 7-0.
There being no further business to come before the council at this time, the meeting was adjourned at
6:47 p.m.
Council Minutes of July 28, 2020
Approved by the Mayor and passed by the City Council of the City of Laurel, Montana, this 11 th day
of August 2020.
Thomas C. Nelson, Mayor
Attest:
Be any n Clerk/Treasurer