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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Minutes 06.15.1976. Minutes of the City Council of Laurel June 15, 1976 ',I A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Laurel, Mont., I!, was held in the Council. Chambers and called to order by Mayor Louis M. Yovetich, at 7:00 o'clock, P.M., on Tuesday, June 15, 1976. Upon taking roll call, the following aldermen answered present: I Tom Hard Gay Easton Tom Kilpatrick E.H. Ebersviller I Chuck Rodgers Herman Michael II The minutes of the previous meting of June lst were read. Inez Vaughn wished that the minutes be changed from "Inez Vaughn, chairman of the Police Commission, to Inez Vaughn, a member of the Police Commission:! Also Larry Herman stated that Bonnie Preikszas was appointed to the Board of Adjustment ~ not the Zoning Commission._ The Mayor wished that the words Building Inspector be inserted after Charles Montee's name. With these corrections, motion was made by Ebersviller and seconded by Hard that the minutes be approved. Motion carried. Hard reported on the alder ditch. He stated that the people who cleaned it left all. the debris along the sides and in the road. Also there were holes cut in the culverts and some of the curbs were broken out. The Mayor set up a committee consisting of the 4th ward aldermen, Paul Gjefle, Clarence Foos and Vonnie Tubman to negotiate with the farmers concerning the Magalson ditch. Hard asked if it would be possible to get the dog catcher out of the old police car and use one of the`~ehicles at the shop. Lenhardt reported that the shop is short on vehicles now and can not spare one for the dog catcher. He only uses the car during the day when it it not being used by the Police department. Hard also suggested the possibility of leasing a police car instead of buying a new one this year. Mayor stated that the police committee could look into this. Lenhardt said it would be quite expensive and they possibly would not even lease a police car because of the extensive wear and tear. Hard reported that a man had contacted him concerning a building permit for a lean-to and he thought the prise of the permit was quite high. The man was wonderir~ if this would increase his taxes. They Mayor stated that yes it will increase his taxes but it will also increase the re-sale value. Anytime you start charging people for things that they have been getting for nothing they are going to holler. The Mayor read a card from some people in N.D. who were upset that they had spent the night in Laurel because of the racing cars on main street. Kilpatrick. asked if something couldn't be done about this. Maybe start giving some tickets. Lenhardt reported on this. It was suggested that some warning tickets be given if nothing else . II Dave Powers appeared before the council with the contract for Rural Fire District No. 5 to be signed by the Mayor. The contract for the comir~ year has been raised to $1400.00. The Mayor signed these contracts. r?.u~~d~ Kilpatrick"`suggested the possibility of including everyone in~`School, District No. 7 in some sort of a contract like this. This could be tried on a one year basis from year to year so if it gets to be to much they could back out . Powers requested that 2 or 3 men be allowed to attend the State Fire Convention in Kalispell on June 17, 1.8, and igth. Motion was made by Kilpatrick and seconded by Ebersviller that 2 or 3 men be allowed to attend the convention.. Motion carried. Powers would like council approval to add an additional 5 men to the department. He would like to start processing in July so they will be ready to join the department in September. Motion was made by Kilpatrick and seconded by Michaels that Powers be allowed to add 5 more men to the fire dept. Motion carried. Powers stated that the State Legislature is working on revising the fire codes. He asked if the city was in favor of the Legislature passim a law that says 2nd class cities have a choice of having a paid fire department: or a volunteer department. Motion was made by Kilpatrick and seconded by Hard that the council go on record as beir~ in t'avor of 2nd class cities having a choice. of the kind of department they want. Motion carried unanimously. Daley reported that he made an error in making some curb grades for Tom Prill. Prill stated that the curb was set afoot to close to the property line and had to be torn out. The total cost to Prill was $310.50. The Mayor said that if it was the city's fault then we must stand the cost. Motion was made by Kilpatrick and seconded by Michael that the city pay this amount. Motion carried. _ _ _ ~ - T- - III i .w.~,.»M.,,,...~+ I Minutes of the City Council of Laurel Daley reported that they need a curb cut a~ the alley of 8th Ave. and gth Street. There has been a problem with flooding in phis area. Motion was made by Ebersviller and seconded by Hard that this matter be referred to the Street and Alley Committee with authority to act. Motion carried. i Daley reported that Adams Brothers are putting in a stretch of curb and gutter on 7th Ave. that is pretty rough. There is about 120 to 150 feet that the City Engineer and Building inspector feel should come out. Motion was made by Kilpatrick and seconded by Michael that the City Engineer and Building Inspector have the authority to tell these people to take it out. Also that the council go on record as giving a vote of confidence to our administrators. Mot ion carried . Ken Beven reported on cleaning the sewer lines. He stated that Gildner I~ Water and Sewer service is in town now and could flush our sewer lines. They would pick out the troubled areas and do about 10,000 feet for $4,500.00. It was suggested that this would be a good way to get started and to stager so much a year. It would cost about 45¢ a.-ft'.~ to do the eni~ire city.. Motion was made by Kilpatrick and seconded by Michael to give Beven authority to go ahead with this project. Motion carried. Dione Smith reported that since the Rifle Club has not been keepir~ up their building that when their lease runs out the City should not renew it. When the pool dressing roams and the park workshop is torn down the park crew could use the Rifle Club Building for their headquarters. A George Peterson representir~ the Rifle Club spoke on their behalf stating that the building is sufficient for a Rifle Club and was not in need of anew roof when the city replaced it. He also stated that the Rifle Club built the 2 buildings that are now there. Kilpatrick su,~gested that the Rifle Club pay the $6,200.00 for the roof since they are suppose to be responsible for the upkeep of the building.. Easton stated that you cannot do that since the Rifle Club was not informed pryor to putting on the new roof. The Mayor stated that we should never have touched it. This matter referred to the days and Means Committee, Park Committee and the Rifle Club to study 'che situation. Montee reported that something we do not have is an ordinance concerning our approaches ir~ress and egress. Motion was made by Easton and seconded by Hard to pass an ordinance to this effect. Motion carried. Montee reported that we have received our new garbage containers. City Attorney reported that the Public Service Commission called and we cannot get a date for a public hearing until September on our water rates. He also stated that they are setting up new rules and regulations governing the entire state and we will. have them whether we want them or not. This being the time and place advertised for the public hearing concerning the community development block grant applcation,•':!~the meeting was recessed for the hearing. This hearing was to consider amending the city's application fora community development block grant from the department of HUD in order to allocate sufficient funds to build new dressing rooms at the swimming pool. There being no protestors appearing after a reasonable length of time, the hearing was adjourned and the regular meeting reconve~~d~. City Attorney read a letter concerning the City Beer and Liquor licenses. Under the new Alcoholic Beverage Code the city may fix a fee for beer or-.liquor retail licenses not to exceed 50% of the lscense fee collected by the State. Presently the city is charging $i5o.00 for Beer and $150.00 for liquor. The state charges $200.0 for Beer, $200.00 for wine and $650.00 for an all beverage license. The City Attorney would like to recommend the following Beer and Liquor fee schedule: Retail Beer License $100.00 Retail. Beer and Wine License $150.00 All Beverage License (Beer, Wine & Liquor} $300.00 City Attorney stated that he has prepared': an Ordinance in this connection as follows: ORDINANCE N0. 618 AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING BEER AND LIQUOR LICENSE FEES FOR THE CITY QF LAUREL AND AMENDING 515-1, CHAPTER XV, REVISED ORDINANCE OF THE-CITY OF LAUREL, MONTANA, 1961. Motion was made by Rodgers and seconded by Hard that Ordinance No. 618 be passed and adopted. Motion carried. . Minutes of the City Council of Laurel Kilpatrick reported that he is not in favor of bringing 1 or 2 lots into the city limits at a time. It has been i~he policy to bring in a whole block.. He would like to see the people who are surrounded by the city forded to come into the city, limits. City Engineer to check into this and make a list of all people who are contiguous to the city. City Attorney presented a resolution giving the Ii;yor and City Clerk j the authority to enter into an agreement for the garbage-machinery as follows: I RESOLUTION N0. 1547 A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A MECHANIZED REFUSE COLLECTION SYSTEM WITH PAYMENT FROM GARBAGE ASSESSMENTS. Motion was made by Rodgers and seconded by Hard that Resolution No. 1547 be passed and adopted. Motion carried. Clerk presented the Beer and liquor licenses as follows: Application for Beer License with $100.00 attached from the following establishments: The Meat Block Speedy Mart Thriftways, Inc. Rapps Card Room Don's Food Center Safeway Store The Whistle Inn Harold's Beer Mug. Application for Beer & Wine with $150.0(7 attached from Terry's Pizza & Beer Parlor. Application for Beer and Liquor license with $300.00 attached from the following establishments: Caboose Bar Board of Trade Cheerio Bar Palace Bar and Lanes, Inc. Sonny O'Day, Inc. Fraternal Order of Eagles Application for 1 parlor license $500.00 1 Poker table X350.00 Rapp's Card Room 1 rummy table 10.00 Motion was made by Ebersviller and seconded by Hard that the beer and liquor licenses be approved as presented. Motion carried. City Attorney presented Ordinance No. 617 as follows: ORDINANCE N0. 6i9 AN ORDINANCE CREATING LAUREL-YELLOWSTONE CITY-COUNTY PLANNING BOARD; PROVIDING FOR THE MEMBERS THEREOF; AND ESTABLISHING A MILL LEVY FOR PLANNING BOARD PURPOSES. Motion was made by Kilpatrick and seconded by Michael that Ordinance No. 619 be passed and adopted. Motion carried. The Mayor stated that he would like the City Attorney to draw up a proclamation proclaiming Sunday' July 4th as a day of prayer and thanksgiving and Monday July 5th as the day for festivities commemorating our 200th birthday. The Mayor reported that something is going to have to be done concerning our storm sewer system. He s~gested the possibility of an interceptor line half way down the city to drain some of the water into other areas. A complete new storm sewer system would cost approximately $,,000,000.00. Our comprehensive plan included a storm sewer system but no one seems to be able to find the book. Kilpatrick thinks he has one and will check on this. There being no further business to come before the council at this time, motion was duly made and seconded that the meeting be adjourned. Motion carried. Sharon Herman, Deputy City Clerk Approved by the Mayor and passed by the Ci unci the City of Laurel, Montana, this 6th day of July, 1976. ~ I ouis M. Yo i , Mayor ATTEST oro y un y, ity 1 rk i