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AGENDA
CITY OF LAUREL
CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP
TUESDAY, APRIL 20, 2021
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 - A Resolution Of The City Council Authorizing The Mayor To Sign A Contract
With All Seasons Roofing For Repairs And Installation Of Roofing Materials At The Fire,
Ambulance And Police (FAP) Building And The Library.
2. Ordinance - An Ordinance Amending Certain Chapters Of Title 15 Of The Laurel Municipal
Code Relating To The City’s Miscellaneous Requirements For Homes, Buildings And
Construction. (1st Reading)
Council Issues
3. Resolution No. R19-07
4. Discussion on Chickens.
Other Items
Review of Draft Council Agendas
5. Draft Council Agenda for April 27, 2021.
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:
1. Resolution - A Resolution Of The City Council Authorizing The Mayor To Sign A Contract
With All Seasons Roofing For Repairs And Installation Of Roofing Materials At The Fire,
Ambulance And Police (FAP) Building And The Library.
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R21-__ Approve Contract All Seasons Roofing
RESOLUTION NO. R21-__
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN A CONTRACT WITH ALL SEASONS ROOFING FOR REPAIRS AND
INSTALLATION OF ROOFING MATERIALS AT THE FIRE, AMBULANCE AND
POLICE (FAP) BULDING AND THE LIBRARY.
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel, Montana,
Section 1: Approval. The Independent Contractor Service Contract (“Contract”)
recommended by the Mayor and Staff, is attached hereto and incorporated herein and by
adoption of the resolution, hereby approved retroactively to April 13, 2021.
Section 2: Adoption and Execution. The Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized
to execute the Contract on the City’s behalf.
Introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council on April _______, 2021, by Council
Member .
PASSED and APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel, Montana, this
____th day of April 2021.
APPROVED by the Mayor this ___th day of April 2021.
CITY OF LAUREL
______________________________
Thomas C. Nelson, Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________________
Bethany Langve, City Clerk/Treasurer
Approved as to form:
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Sam S. Painter, Civil City Attorney
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2. Ordinance - An Ordinance Amending Certain Chapters Of Title 15 Of The Laurel Municipal
Code Relating To The City’s Miscellaneous Requirements For Homes, Buildings And
Construction. (1st Reading)
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Ordinance No. O21-__ LMC Title 15 MISCELLANEOUS CITY REQUIREMENTS FOR HOMES, BUILDINGS AND
CONSTRUCTION
ORDINANCE NO O21-__
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CERTAIN CHAPTERS OF TITLE 15 OF THE LAUREL
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE CITY’S MISCELLANEOUS
REQUIREMENTS FOR HOMES, BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION.
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 Department Staff worked with changes in the
Montana law and prepared amendments to the Laurel Municipal Code to remain consistent and
in accordance with the laws, rules, and regulations adopted by the State of Montana.
WHEREAS, City Staff prepared, reviewed, and approved the following amendments to
the existing Title 15 as noted herein and hereby recommends the same to the City Council for
their full approval.
Title 15 - MISCELLANEOUS CITY REQUIREMENTS FOR HOMES, BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION[1]
Chapters:
Footnotes:
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* Prior history: Prior code §§ 15.04.010, 15.04.020, 15.06.010, 15.06.020, 15.14.010, 15.16.010,
15.16.020, 15.29.020, 15.33.010, 15.37.020, 15.44.010, 15.44.020, 15.48.010—15.48.030, 15.52.010,
15.52.020, 15.56.010, 15.56.020, 15.72.010—15.72.040 and 15.76.010 as amended by Ords. 853, 854,
856, 857, 859, 860, 863, 865, 866, 868, 869, 871, 872, 874, 877, 910, 932, 943, 944, 961—965, 1063,
94-1—94-3, 96-8—96-12, 97-2, 99-5—99-21, 00-1, 00-5, 02-32, 03-3 and 04-4.
Chapter 15.10 - DISPLAY OF ADDRESS NUMBERS
Sections:
15.10.010 - Display of address numbers required.
All houses, buildings or structures used or intended for use as a living quarters or as a place for the
conduct of business in the city or the city's building permit jurisdictional area shall have a designated
address number conspicuously displayed above or near a door or entrance that faces a public or private
street.
(Ord. 05-15 (part), 2005)
15.10.020 - Authority of director of the public works department to designate.
The director of the public works department, or his designee, shall designate the proper address
numbers for all houses, buildings or structures required to be numbered by Section 15.10.010 of this
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CONSTRUCTION
chapter. The director of the public works department, or his designee, shall have the power to change
such numbers when, in his judgment, such change is necessary to avoid or eliminate confusion with other
numbers.
Sections:
15.20.01015.10.010 - Permit required—Application and investigation—Fees.
A. No person shall erect, construct, enlarge or replace any fence until a fence permit for such work has
been issued by the building department. No such permit shall be valid unless the proposed work is in
compliance with all other applicable provisions of this code.
B. Whenever any work for which a fence permit is required hereunder has been commenced without
first obtaining the permit, then the building inspector may conduct a special investigation before a
permit may be issued for such work.
C. Whenever special investigation is required hereunder, both an investigation fee and the application
permit fee shall be paid as established by annual city council resolution. after a public hearing.
(Ord. 07-06 (part), 2007; Ord. 05-15 (part), 2005)
15.20.02015.10.020 - Enforcement—Violation—Penalty.
A. This chapter shall be enforced by the building inspector or his assistantsdesignee.
B. If on inspection, the condition or placement of a fence is found not to comply with the requirements
of this code, the building inspector shall issue written notice to the owner, specifying the
nonconformity and require the owner to correct the same, as directed by the building inspector.
C. Any person violating a provision of this chapter may, upon conviction thereof, be punished as set
forth in Section 1.36.010 of this code.
(Ord. 05-15 (part), 2005)
Chapter 15.20 Dangerous Structures
Sections:
15.20.010 Purpose and Intent.
An unsafe structure is one that is found to be a threat to the health, safety, and welfare of the public
and/or adjoining properties. It is the purpose of this chapter to provide a method in which to deem a
structure as unsafe, unlawful, or unfit for human occupancy and allow for the property to be vacated,
repaired, or demolished.
15.20.020 Dangerous Structure.
For the purpose of this chapter, the City of Laurel adopts by reference, Section 108.1.5 of the
International Property Maintenance Code, to define the conditions or defects that would deem a
structure as dangerous. A copy of which will be available in the offices of the city.
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15.20.030 Enforcement.
When the building official or his designee has inspected any structure and has determined that such
structure is a dangerous structure, the building official or his designee shall commence proceedings to
cause the repair, vacation, or demolition of the building.
Notice shall be sent to the owner of record of the structure stating the street address and legal
description sufficient for identification of the premises that the structure is upon, the conditions found
deeming the structure dangerous and action recommended to address the defects or conditions found
by the building official or his designee. The notice shall also contain a reasonable time for all permits,
vacation or work must commence after notice is given. The notice shall also include right to appeal
decision of building official or his designee within 30 days from date of service of such notice.
Notice shall be delivered in person or through certified mail to the owner(s) or the owner’s agent. Proof
of service of the notice shall be by a written declaration under penalty of perjury executed by the
persons effecting the notice declaring time, date, and the manner in which the service was made. The
declaration, together with the receipt card returned in acknowledgment or receipt by certified mail shall
be attached to a copy of the notice and retained by the building official.
15.20.040 Placarding.
Upon failure of owner or owner’s agent to comply with notice in time given, the building official or his
designee shall post on the structure a placard deeming the structure as unsafe to enter or occupy.
15.20.050 Violations.
When an unsafe building has not been voluntarily abated within the time specified in the notice or by
mutually agreed upon timeframe of owner and building official, it is a violation of this chapter and upon
conviction thereof, be punished as set forth in Section 1.36.010 of this code.
Chapter 15.30 - ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGS
Sections:
Field Code Changed
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CONSTRUCTION
15.30.010 - Adoption.
Chapter 15.50 - FIRE CODE[3]
Sections:
Footnotes:
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Editor's note— Ord. No. O08-07, adopted July 15, 2008, amended Chapter 15.50 in its entirety and
enacted similar provisions as set out herein. The former Chapter 15.50 derived from Ord. 05-15 (part),
adopted in 2005.
15.50.010 - Adoption.
The International Fire Code, 2012 edition as published by the International Code Council, is adopted
by reference as the Fire Code of the City of Laurel. It regulates and governs the safeguarding of life and
property from fire and explosion hazards arising from the storage, handling and use of hazardous
substances, materials and devices, and from conditions hazardous to life and property in the occupancy
of buildings and premises as herein provided; provides for the issuance of permits and collection of fees
therefor; and each and all regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions, and terms of said fire code on file
in the office of the Laurel City Clerk are hereby referred to, adopted, and made a part hereof, as if fully set
out, with the additions, insertions, deletion and changes, if any, set by ordinance.
(Ord. No. O08-07, 7-15-08; Admin. Order AO-15-01 § 5, 2-24-2015)
15.50.020 - Updated references.
The International Fire Code, 2012 edition, as published by the International Code Council as
referenced in section 15.50.010 of this chapter, may be amended by resolution or administrative order of
the mayor.
(Ord. No. O08-07, 7-15-08; Admin. Order AO-15-01, § 5, 2-24-2015)
15.50.030 - Modifications to International Fire Code, 2006 edition.
The City of Laurel hereby adopts the following revisions to the International Fire Code manual as
follows:
Section 101.1. Insert [City of Laurel, Montana]
Section 109.3. shall read:
Violations penalties. Persons who shall violate a provision of the code or shall fail to comply with
any of the requirements thereof or who shall erect, install, alter, repair or do work in violation of the
approved construction documents or directive of the fire code official, or of a permit or certificate
used under provisions of this code, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not
more than $500.00 or by imprisonment not exceeding 6 months, or both such fine and imprisonment.
Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed a separate
offense.
Section 111.4 Insert: [not less than $100.00 or more than $500.00]
Commented [KC1]: Somewhat outdated – look for
what we may use instead.
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CONSTRUCTION
Section 906.1. Delete Exception to Section 906.1, #1.
The City of Laurel hereby establishes the following geographic limits are referred to in the 2006
International Fire Code as follows:
Sections:
15.60.010 - Adoption of regulations. 15.30.010 State Regulation Adopted
A. The City of Laurel hereby adopts by reference the Montana Department of Public Health and
Human Services, Rule For Trailer Courts and Tourist Campgrounds, Administrative Rules of
Montana, 37.111.2 and Montana Code Annotated 50-52 as the code of the city containing the
standards, regulating construction, maintenance, and operation of trailer courts and tourist
campgrounds. All of the regulations, provisions, conditions and terms of such code are made a part
of this article as if fully set out herein. Regulation No. 54.500, amended November 11, 1971 by the
Montana State Department of Health and Environmental Sciences, and subsequent amendments
and additions for trailer courts, is adopted by reference and made a part of this chapter as fully, and
for all intents and purposes, as though set forth herein at length.
B. One full printed copy of the regulation is available in the offices of the city clerk.
(Ord. 05-15 (part), 2005)
15.60.02015.30.020 - Updated regulations.
The Regulation No. 54.500 describedreference described in Section 15.60.01015.30.010 of this
chapter may be amended by resolution or administrative order of the mayor.
(Ord. 05-15 (part), 2005)
15.60.03015.30.030 - Living in trailer house outside trailer court prohibited.
No person shall live in or occupy any trailer house, whether it is movable or not within the city limits,
unless it is parked in a licensed trailer court.
(Ord. 05-15 (part), 2005)
Chapter 15.7015.40 - FLOODPLAIN REGULATIONS
Sections:
15.70.01015.40.010 - Floodplain regulations—Purpose.
A. The ordinance codified in this chapter is passed in order to comply with the Montana Floodplain and
Floodway Management Act (Montana Code Annotated, Title 76, Chapter 5) and to insureensure
compliance with the requirements for the continued participation by the city in the National Flood
Insurance Program. Land use regulations, which are hereby adopted, are to be applied to all
identified one hundred yearone-hundred-year floodplains within the city's jurisdiction and are
attached as Exhibit A and fully incorporated as part of this chapter by this reference.
B. This chapter and Exhibit A, Floodplain Hazard Management Regulations dated August 2018, are
adopted under the authority of Montana Code Annotated, Title 76, Chapter 5, Part 3.
C. This chapter adopts the set of comprehensive land use regulations attached to the ordinance
codified in this section as Exhibit A for identified one hundred-year floodplains within the city. The
regulations are based upon the authorities specifically provided in Exhibit A.
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CONSTRUCTION
(Ord. 05-15 (part), 2005)
(Ord. No. O13-02, 10-1-2013; Ord. No. O18-01, 8-21-2018)
Editor's note— Exh. A to Ord. No. O18-01, adopted Aug. 21, 2018, is not set out herein but is
available in the city clerk's office and public works department at City Hall.
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
_________, 2021, by Council Member ___________________.
PASSED and ADOPTED by the Laurel City Council on second reading this ___ day of
________________, 2021, upon motion of Council Member __________________.
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this ___ day of _______________, 2021.
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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Office of Building Official
Staff Report
RE: Amending Title 15 - Miscellaneous City Requirements for Homes, Building and Construction
Title 15 of Laurel Municipal Code is being amended to remove duplication in the Codes that have been adopted
by the city, update references within the title and correct some of the language within the title.
Chapter 15.10 – Display of addresses exists within the Building and Fire Codes that have been adopted by the
City therefore it is unnecessary to have conflicting regulations within the Laurel Municipal Code.
Chapter 15.20 Fence Permits and 15.70 Floodplain Regulations were renumbered and had language corrected.
Reference to Exhibit A in Chapter 15.70 remains current and therefore was not changed.
Chapter 15.30 Abatement of Dangerous Buildings had an antiquated 1997 Code reference. The chapter was
renumerated and updated to a current code reference for determining if a building should be considered unsafe
or dangerous.
Chapter 15.50 Fire Code was moved to the previously adopted Title 13
Chapter 15.60 Trailer Courts referenced a Regulation that no longer existed and has the current state regulation
reference.
These amendments are necessary to bring Title 15 up to date and remain enforceable by the City. Therefore, we
are requesting that council approve to adopt the ordinance amending Title 15 of the Laurel Municipal Code.
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4. Discussion on Chickens.
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5. Draft Council Agenda for April 27, 2021.
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AGENDA
CITY OF LAUREL
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, APRIL 27, 2021
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 April 13, 2021.
Correspondence
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 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 voted upon by roll
call under one motion.
2. Claims entered through April 23, 2021.
3. Approval of Payroll Register for PPE 4/18/2021 totaling $__________________.
4. Council Workshop Minutes of December 15, 2021.
5. Council Workshop Minutes of January 5, 2021.
6. Council Workshop Minutes of January 19, 2021.
7. Council Workshop Minutes of February 2, 2021.
Ceremonial Calendar
8. K-9 Ceremony
Reports of Boards and Commissions
9. Budget/Finance Committee Minutes of April 13, 2021.
10. Tree Board Minutes of March 18, 2021.
11. Public Works Committee Minutes March 15, 2021.
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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
12. Resolution - A Resolution Of The City Council Authorizing The Mayor To Sign A Contract
With All Seasons Roofing For Repairs And Installation Of Roofing Materials At The Fire,
Ambulance And Police (FAP) Building And The Library.
13. Ordinance - An Ordinance Amending Certain Chapters Of Title 15 Of The Laurel Municipal
Code Relating To The City’s Miscellaneous Requirements For Homes, Buildings And
Construction. (1st Reading)
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 no t 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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