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AGENDA
CITY OF LAUREL
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 09, 2021
6:30 PM
ONLINE
NEXT RES. NO.
R21-08
NEXT ORD. NO.
O21-02
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 January 26, 2021.
Correspondence
2. Airport Authority Minutes of December 1, 2020.
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.
3. Claims entered through February 5, 2021.
4. Approval of Payroll Register for PPE 1/24/2021 totaling $191,118.18.
Ceremonial Calendar
Reports of Boards and Commissions
5. Public Works Committee Minutes of January 11, 2021.
6. Park Board Minutes of January 7, 2021.
7. Park Board Minutes of January 27, 2021.
Audience Participation (Three-Minute Limit)
Citizens may address the Council regarding any item of City business that is not on tonight’s agenda. Comment s regarding
tonight’s agenda items will be accepted under Scheduled Matters. The duration for an individual speaking under Audience
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Participation is limited to three minutes. While all comments are welcome, the Council will not take action on any item no t
on the agenda.
Scheduled Matters
8. Closed Executive Session - Litigation
9. Resolution No. R21-08: Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Execute a Settlement Agreement
to Resolve a Dispute With Iron Horse Subdivision.
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 o n 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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1. Approval of Minutes of January 26, 2021.
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2. Airport Authority Minutes of December 1, 2020.
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MINUTES
LAUREL AIRPORT AUTHORITY BOARD MEETING
Tuesday, December 1, 2020
A Laurel Airport Authority Board meeting was held in the Airport Pilot’s
Lounge and called to order by Chairman Randy Hand at 19:00.
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:
☐ Randy Hand, Chairman
☐ Brock Williams, Secretary
☐ Shane Linse
☐ Jim Swensgard
☐ Will Metz via Teleconference
OTHERS PRESENT:
Jim Wise
1.General Items
a.Previous minutes approved by unanimous consent
b.Regular and reoccurring claims were approved by unanimous
consent
2.Reports from KLJ
a.Craig has requested 2 grants: $200,000 from FAA for design
work for more hangar space and 04/22 extension, and $9,000
from MDT for a new beacon
3.New Business
a.Reviewed options for new beacon
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i.As another option, MDT will loan us a functional base plate
for our existing beacon if we get it from them in Helena
ii.Lead time to purchase a new beacon is 12-16 weeks
iii.Motion to order a new beacon immediately, and pursue
reimbursement from MDT via a grant. Motion passed
without dissent.
b.Snowplow Plastic. RDO quote is $5,000 to install the plastic,
which cost $3,500 to buy. Jim knows someone who may be able
to bend it and he will look into it.
c.Garbage Collection. Cost from city is $14/month for small
container or $42.50/month for a 300 gallon container dumped
weekly. Motion to approve 300 gallon container passed without
dissent. Will place it somewhere adjacent to the FBO that works
for Tom.
d.Internet. There has been some interest in Internet service in the
hangar area, and Rural Broadband has stated they are likely able
to service it. Shane will also check with Charter and see if their
service is available.
4.Old Business
a.SRE Building. Need a steel beam. Shane to see if he has one
available, otherwise Randy to order.
b.Gate. Trucking company has arranged with Frontier Fence to
repair, which should be completed soon pending weather.
c.RMC. No further developments at this time
d.Heliport. No further developments at this time
5.Public Input
Citizens may address the board regarding any item of business not on the agenda.
The duration for an individual speaking under Public Comment is limited to three
minutes. While all comments are welcome, the board will not take action on any item
not on the agenda.
a.none received
6.Other Items
none
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7.Announcements
a.none
The meeting was adjourned at 19:45.
Respectfully submitted,
Brock Williams
Secretary
NOTE: This meeting is open to the public. This meeting is for
information and discussion of listed agenda items.
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5. Public Works Committee Minutes of January 11, 2021.
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6. Park Board Minutes of January 7, 2021.
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7. Park Board Minutes of January 27, 2021.
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January 27, 2021
Park Board 6 pm
Park Board Member present
Jon R.
Scott S.
Irv W.
Richard H.
Phyllis B.
Evan B.
Others Present, Kurt Markegard, Staff
Public Input – no public comment
Irv reported about rental fees.
Kurt reported about fees for North Park.
Evan spoke about his ideas for rental fees.
John also spoke about fees.
The board discussed the rental fees for non-profit.
The board held a lengthy discussion on times for rentals and when renters needed to be out of hall.
The fees and hours of rentals shall be as follows.
$350 per day(7am-10pm) and each additional day is $175.
$175 per half day either 7am-2pm or 2pm-10pm.
$75 fee for the use of the kitchen.
$200 deposit for non-alcohol rentals that will be returned if the hall is cleaned and picked up.
$500 deposit for alcohol served that will be returned if the hall is cleaned and picked up. Renters must
comply with state alcohol statues.
$30 fee for the meeting room for a maximum of four hours at any given time if the hall is available - no
deposit required.
Laurel non-profits will receive a 50% discount on rentals excluding deposits. The meeting room has no
discount.
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Youth meetings are free.
Jon moved to accept the fees and times for rentals and Evan seconded it, all members voted for the
motion to pass. Kurt will prepare the fee schedule for City Council consideration.
Kurt asked the board what the hall will be called in the future so that it can have a name. Evan
suggested Riverside Hall.
Richard motioned to call the building formerly know as Jaycee Hall to the new name of Riverside Hall. Irv
seconded the motion and all members voted for the motion to pass.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:04 pm.
Submitted by Kurt Markegard
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Riverside Hall Rental Hours and Fees
$350 per day(7am-10pm) and each additional day is $175.
$175 per half day for the following times 7am-2pm or 2pm-10pm.
$75 fee for the use of the kitchen.
$200 deposit for non-alcohol rentals that will be returned if the hall is
cleaned and picked up.
$500 deposit for alcohol served that will be returned if the hall is
cleaned and picked up. Renters must comply with state alcohol
statues.
$30 fee for the meeting room for a maximum of four hours at any given
time if the hall is available - no deposit required.
Laurel non-profits will receive a 50% discount on rentals excluding
deposits. The meeting room has no discount.
Youth meetings are free.
Rental Agreements are required to be signed and approved prior to
your event or meeting.
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File Attachments for Item:
9. Resolution No. R21-08: Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Execute a Settlement
Agreement to Resolve a Dispute With Iron Horse Subdivision.
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R21-08 Approve Iron Horse Agreement
RESOLUTION NO. R21-08
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN AN AGREEMENT TO RESOLVE AN ONGOING DISPUTE WITH THE
DEVELOPER FOR IRON HORSE SUBDIVISION ON THE CITY’S BEHALF.
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel, Montana,
Section 1: Approval. The Settlement Agreement (“Agreement”) recommended by the
Mayor, City Attorney and Staff, and a copy is attached hereto and incorporated herein is hereby
approved.
Section 2: Adoption. The Mayor and City Attorney are hereby authorized to execute
the Agreement on the City’s behalf.
Introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council on February 9, 2021, by Council
Member ____.
PASSED and APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel, Montana, this 9th
day of February 2021.
APPROVED by the Mayor this 9th day of February 2021.
CITY OF LAUREL
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Thomas C. Nelson, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Bethany Langve, City Clerk/Treasurer
Approved as to form:
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Sam S. Painter, Civil City Attorney
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