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Minutes of the City .council. of Laurel
May L7, 1977 ~ I '
A regu7.ar meeting of the City Council. of the City of Laurel, Mont.,
was held in the Council Chambers and called to order by Mayor Larry D. Herman,
at 7:00 o'clock, P.M., on Tuesday,"May 17, 1977.
120LL CALL • i
Council Members Present: Albert Ehrl.ick Thomas Kilpatrick
Charles Rodgers Susan Carter
Donald Meyers Ervin Metzger
Council Members Absent: Harold Burns Eierman Michael 'I
INVOCATION:
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Invocation given by the Rev. I. Carl. Koons. I,
I PRESENTATION OF GAVEL:
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Walt Menello representing the Chamber of Commerce presented Mayor I,
Herman with a Gavel. li
MINUTES AND CORRESPONDENCE: ~I
Minutes of May 3rd, regular meeting approved as corrected. I
Minutes of May 10th, special meeting approved as corrected..
CITY"'"CI1E12K AND CITY TREASURER' $ REPORTS i
Motion by Alderman Metzger: To approve these reports. Seconded I I!
by Alderman Carter. Carried.
MICHAEL RESIGNATION: I
Letter of resignation by Counvilman Herman Michael effective 6-1-77. I
M~~~~~? b~>A]~d~r~ari M~yersz To .accept resignation. Seconded by
Alderman sde~~rs. Carried. j
ELECTION OF MASSEY: 'iI
The names of Terry Fink and Ron Masseg~ were placed in nomination by I
Alderman Ehrlick to fill vacancy of lst Ward Alderman for 2 year term.- Upon
secret ballot, by a 4 to 2 vote, Ron Massey was elected to serve the balance ~i
of the term vacated by Alderman Michael. Term to begin June 2, 1977. I
PUBLIC HEARING HUD GRANT:
I Council went into committee. of the whole for the. purpose of holding
a Public Hearing on HUD ~p (»t~m~nunity development 81ock grant. Discus"sign by ~I, I
~ Mayor of HUD grant ap~raved for $81,000.00 and HAP requirements of HUD. Comments
encouraged from citizens present,
LOCAL GOVERNMENT STUDY:
Discussion on disposition of funds remaining in the study commission III
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Motion by Alderman Kilpatrick: That the remaining money be used for ~~I
re-codification and the hiring of a law student to assist in re-cod-
ification. Seconded by Alderman Ehrlick. Carried.
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LICENSE COMMITTEE: I
I Report by Alderman Kilpatrick on License Committee.
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motion by Alderman Kilpatrick: To accept minutes of license committee
dated May 11, 1977. Seconded by Alderman Carter. Carried.
KILPATRICK: ~I
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Permission granted for alderman Kilpatrick to leave the State.
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PARK AND RECREATION COMMITTEE:
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Report by Alderman Carter on fhe Park and Recreaticsn Committee. ~I
I Motion by Alderman Carter.: To accept minutes of Park and Recreation II
Committee dated May 5, 1977. Carried.
NUTTING COMPLEX•
Motion by Alderman Carter: That the Gity enter into an agreement with I
the County to a11ow the nutting complex group to use the city equip- ment with Dick Metzger in charge under the direction of the Park Comm.
Seconded by Alderman Meyers. Carried. I
AMBULANCE RATE: I I~,
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Carl Koons, Ambulance Director, presented a proposed rate increase for ambulance services. Discussion. Motion b~alderman Meyers that the city
adopt the proposed rate change. Seconded by Alderman Ehrlick. Carried,
Motion made by Alderman Meyers: That a letter be written to the Eastons I
thanking them for the use of their garage. Secoi~c3~d by Alderman Rodgers.
Carried.
FIRE DISTRICT NO. 5: II
Dave Powers, Fire Chief, gave a report on Fire District Na. 5. ~I
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Motion made by Alderman Rodgers: That the city enter into a contract I,
with Fire District Na. 5 for $1,500.00 for 1977-1978 for the purpose i
of fire service. Seconded by Alderman Metzger. Carried. j
WATER LINE WITH BURLINGTON NORTHERN:
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Motion made by Alderman Ehrlick: That the City Attorney be directed ~I
~a write a I.e~~er to-_a Mr: , P enc~vi~1~ .of- ~h~ ~.~7. stating .the ci~~ wi11
not increase its water service area to include the people serviced by the B.N. Seconded by Alderman Carter. Carried. II
PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMITTEE: j
ke~ort by Alderman Meyers on Public Utilities Committee.
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Motion b~ Alderman Meyers: To accept minutes of Public Utilities ' Committee dated May 12, 1977. Seconded by Alderman Ehrlick. Carried.
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STREET AND ALLEY COMMITTEE:
Report by Alderman Ehrlick on Street and Alley Committee.
Motion by Alderman Ehrlick: To accept minutes of Street and Alley 'i '
Committee dated May 12, 1977. Seconded by Alderman Metzger. Carried.
FINANCE COMMITTEE:
Report by Alderman Metzger on Finance Committee.
tnotian py titae man 1~leLZger: :v accept the ntinuzes anu ccle ex~eciui~.uLe
of $12,900.00 from Revenue Sharing for equipment to get a better fire ~~i insurance rating for the City of Laurel. Seconded by Alderman Ehrlick. I
Carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 1.604 Ili
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BEING A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO ANNEX LC3TS 10, 28, 29, 30, 31 and 32 in Blk. ~i
9, HURRAY HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION. ~ I
Motion made. b~ Alderman Meyers: -That Resolution No. x.604 be passed
and notice published. Seconded by Carter. Carried. I
RESOLUTION NO. 1603 i
BEING A RESOLUTION P~t)VI1~3~ SHE PLAT AMENDING LOTS 16-20, BLOCK 2, WEST LAUREL
SUBDIVISION. TO BE KNOWN AS LOTS 21 AND 22, YELLOWSTONE COUNTY MONTANA. ~I
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Motion made by Alderman Ehrlick: To adopt Resolution No. 1603. I
Seconded by Alderman Meyers. Carried. I i
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MAYOR'S APPOINTMENTS: ~'i
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City County Planning Board: II
Dr. John Smith - 2 years ',I
Francis Jack Mayes - 2 years 'I
i ~~c~erman Nt~~zc~~~::_ To approve these appointments. Seconded
by Alderman Kilpatrick. Carried.
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Library Bgard•
Ruth Baker - 3 years i
Motion by Alderman Ehrl.ick: To approve the appointment. Seconded by
Alderman R~dgers~ Carried.
Cemetery soard: ~!i
Mayor
Herman Michael, Chairman - 2 years Frank Smith - 2 years
Kenneth O].san - 2 years
Lyle Jones - 2 years
Harald Gremm~r - 2 years
Daresthy Bundy and Frances Fisher - 5ecre~Earies (alt~rnat~j
Motion by Alderman Badgers: T~ approve these appointments. Seconded
by alderman Meyers. Carried.
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STANDING RULES OF ORDER: ~
Presented by the Mayor. ~r~p~r attached.
Motion by Alderman Meyerst To adopt the standing rules of order.
Seconded by Alderman Ehrlick. Carried. I,
MISCELLANEOUS OR NEW BUSINESS:
Council went into committee of the whale far the purpose of any new business or comments from the citizens present. There being none, the meeting i,
was declared adjourned.
Sharon Her ~n, Deputy City C7.erk
Approved by the Mayor and passed bg the City Council of the City of
Laurel., Montana, this 7th day of June, 1977. Iii
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License Committee
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Date Wednesday, May ll, 19??Time
P1a~ce of meeting Terry's Pi zza
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A. Members present : Chairman Tom Kilpatrick
Don Meyers Lonnie Kellogg
P. Others present
A quorum ~ 3 or more } present. tre f. ollowin~ action .was taken b t ~ • y he committee.
1} Licenses and License Evaluation More information is ne eded and letter
.are being sent out to surrounding cities of similar size to compare
fees . Who is exempt from licensipg and why? A letter ;will be sent
to the Department of Revenue to find -out these facts . fit de live Y ry
permits will be Checked into with ~~the letter to surrounding cities.
.Votes dye s no , .
2; Listing of 1-icense~s Recommended that the Treasurer or Cit Clerk
. y present _ a ist o~f a 1 people wha have city business licenses to the .Fire De t.
P and t .Dept. It is understood .that all new • c sa us, .
~r~~ ~ , be- the Chief ~of Police and the Fire De t ~ e ors
behind Chi i h • P e . a~ s s t at if there is a ote tl . p n al f i re d nee r that these
. businesses should meet. all code requirements or not be allowed the I
city license.
Vote ~ yes ~ no
3) Committee meeting time & place set Regular .r~eetings of this commit~e"e
will be held on the th tilednesday of each month ~at Ter 's Pizza = ry
starting June 22nd.
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Vote:~~ yes no-
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Respectfully submitted
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Park & Recreation Committee
Date Thursday, May 1977 Time ?:30 pm
Place of meeting City Hall
A. Members present: Chairman Sue Carter
Fred Feuerbacher, Bob Wester, Dick Metzger, Ken Beven
B. Others present:
A quorum (3 or more) present the followin~* action was taken by the committee:
1) Swimming Pool Change House Progress inspection, completion date set for
June 17th. Ken Beven explained some of the architectural proems.
If funds are available, the last coat of Thoroseal will be put on
the big pool plus sandblasting and finishing the little pool.
Vote : yes no
2) Park Pickup Dick Metzger asked for new tires for the park pickup and had " several cost estimates. The committee approved ~ recap tires for $132.00
total.
- Vote:._yes no
3) Park Grounds Seasonal work is done except spraying trees for worms.-Park
grounds will be watered around baseball schedules whever possible.
Vote : yes no j~j Softball Leagues Fred Feuerbacher reported the league is d~iopin~'softball
complex at the edge of the city limits, with the county donating money end
the leagues donating manpower and money. They hope to be playing on these
field this season.
There are Lt8 ball teams this season: 12 wens softball, 10 womens softball,
16 little league boys, 6 little girls softball, 2 junior Babe Ruth, and
2 senior Babe Ruth.
Vote : yes no
5) Equipment Storage We are looking into the possibility of ge~t~ing a Tox car
for storage of park equipment, with the car to be located near the city barn:
-Next meeting May 17th to interview the applicants for the Swimming Pool fbr
the positions of manager, guards,~land basket people..
Respectfully submitted:
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Public Utilities Committee
Date Thursday, May 12, 1977 Time 6~3~ Pm
Place of meeting City Hall Council Chambers
A. Members present: Chairman Don Meyers
Marvin Carter ~oi~ Burns
B. Others present: Lek Metzler, Ken Beven. Bob Graham} Rog~r_ Reich Herman Hauck
A quorum (3 or more) present. the following action was taken by the committee: I
1) Casa Linda Subdivision The sewer line to the 1st and 2nd culdesaes in
particular were discussed at length. The line is not up to grade at
this time. In order to bring it up to grade, a whole new line would
have to be put in. Mr. Reich, with HKM, proposed a new interceptor
line down 7th Ave. be put in which should handle all future development II
in that area. The cost would be approximately $200,000.00. ~
. Vote : ~ s no
2; Casa Linda Subdivision Mr. Carter suggested that Murr Isaacs check out'
the man hole to see if it can be raised up to grade and thus raise the slope and help the flow of liquids and solids and be able to .
handle the proposed 33 houses to be built in that area..
Vote : ?~es !no 3) KRUG It was decided to inform Mr. Krug that no new hook ups would be
allowed outside the City limits on Trace Lane (Ltth Street k~est).
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Street and Alley Committee
Date Thursday,_MaY' S~ 197? Time l~:30 Um
Place of meeting C~~y~° H~1]:
A. Members present: Chairman Albert Ehrlick
Tom Kilpatrick Larry Lorfing
B. Others present:
A quorum (3 or more) present. the fol~.owin~ action was taken by-the committee:.
1) Angle parking Angle parking OK~d at the Caboose Bar and at the Graff
Schoo .
Vote:_yes. !no
2; 715 E. 6th Mrs. Schlenz' request to blacktop the boulevard was turned 'down.
Vote: yes ~no
3a West lath Street ally Recommended oiling the alley depending on the
availability of funds.
Vote: yes _no 4) Committee meeting time place set Regular meetings of this committee
w 1 be hel on the hursday after the second Council meeting of.
each month, at l~:30 p.m.
Vote: _yes no
5a Council, please think-about
1) Think about selling the City Qwned property south of Laurel Gardens.
c~ AnoLner llgnt is needed on a pole outside of the new police station.
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Respectfully submitted:
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t'°'' PEG J. KAMERZEL DOROTHY P. BUNDY,
CITY TREASURER ~ CITY CLERK L
LAUREL„ MONTANA
PHONE: 698.4212 5944
May 17, 1977
The following LAUREL AMf3t1LANCE RATES are recommended effective June 1, 197?
Basic rate ~ 50.00
over 65 yrs x.0.00
Calls outside Yellowstone Co. 10.00 surcharge
Mi~.eage per loaded mile 1.50 per mile
. over 65 yes 1.25 per mile
Stand-by (per hr) 25.00
Oxygen 7.00
Splinting ) 3.00 minimum
disposable
Bandaging 3.00 minimum
Suctioning 3.00
Defibrillator (monitoring) 15.00
Electrodes 3.00 set
Disposable Items:
Sterile linen (per sheet) - I~.00 .
Triangular bandage ..75
Oxygen mask and canular 2.25
Airways 1.50
0.~. Kit 10.00
Respectfully submitted,.
I. Carl Koon . Approved: Ambulance Director
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The Finance Comittee met `~~ednesday May 1.~ , 1.97? at 5 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
Members present ~flere : Duane Behm~. ~C~rt~r Tom Albert, and Ervin Metzger.
~11so present was Dave Powers. ,
The Finance Comittee decided on one monthly meeting to be held the Monda Y
before the 1st Council meeta.ng of each month, at 7 p.m,
Discussion cans held with Fire Chief Dave Powers about expenditures for er~uipment to get a better fire insurance rating for the City of Laurel.
~'he committee will recommend to the Council. to spend ~1~,900.OC for this
equipment to be pa~.d out of Revenue Sharing. FundC. .
Meeting adjourned at 6 p.m.
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LA~L C~T~` C~UN'C~L ~ .
Rule 1. Order of business. The following rule shall govern the proceedin s g
of the city council. A quorum being present the council shall proceed to transact the business before it in the following manner,
unless the same be temporarily suspended by unanimous consent.
{ 1 } Roll call of members . < < ; + ; , .
(2) Devotional exercises.
{3} Reading of minutes of preceding meeting or meetings. (lt) Presentation of bills .
C5) Petitions and communications.
(6) Reports of officers. ~ ~
{7} Reports of department heads.
Reports of special committees. .
C9} Unfinished business. (10) Miscellaneous or new business.
Rule 2. All matters of business before the council shall be listed by
specific subject or content `~undef~ the subdivisions of the order
of business.
Rule 3, Re cinded action. No vote or action of. the city council shall
be rescinded at any special meeting unless there be present at
such special meeting as many members of the council as were present
at the meeting when such vote~or action was taken, as provided by
statute.
Rule 4. Resolutions and motions. Any resolution or motion submitted
to the city council shall be reduced to writing before being
voted upon, at the request of any two members of the council.
Rule Addressing meetings. No person other than the mayor or a member
of the city council or other municipal officer or employee shall address that body at any regular or special meeting of the council
except upon consent of the mayor or of a ma~ori~y of the members
present without debate.
Rule b. No member shall speak in debate more than twice on the same question
on the same day, or longer than two minutes, without permission . of the council granted by 2/3 vote without debate.
Rule 7. Suspension of rules. The rules of order, other than those prescribed
by statute, may be suspended at any tune by consent of a 2/3 of
the members present at any meeting without debate .
Rule 8. Robert's Rules of Order. Except when in conflict with the fore going provisions, Robert's Rules of Order shall govern the delibera~
tions of. the council.
Rule 9a Disturbing meetings. It shall be unlawful for any person to disturb
any meeting of the council or of any committee thereof; any person,
violating the provisions of this section shall be fined not less than one dollar nor more than ten dollars for each offense.
DATED: / 7 - ~ ~ CITY OF~- AUREL
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ATTEST : Larry .Herman, Mayor .~°.w._...
rothy P. Bdndy,, City Cler
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