Laurel, MT

City/County Planning Board

The City/County Planning Board will hold a public hearing and discuss a preliminary plat application for the Goldberg Sporting Estates Subdivision. The board will also address a Conservation District vacancy and provide a LUPA update.

• Public hearing for Goldberg Sporting Estates Subdivision Preliminary Plat Application
• Discussion of Goldberg Sporting Estate Subdivision Preliminary Plat Application
• Conservation District Vacancy Letter
• LUPA Update

Laurel Urban Renewal Agency

Emergency Services Committee

The Emergency Services Committee will review department reports and address old business. The meeting includes a discussion on bicycle, e-bike, and scooter safety.

• Bicycle, E-Bike and Scooter Safety

City Council

Budget/Finance Committee

The Budget/Finance Committee will meet to review and approve city expenditures and payroll. The session includes financial updates from the Clerk Treasurer and an executive update from the Mayor.

• Payroll register for period ending October 11, 2026, totaling $270,902.38
• Council Claims entered through October 23, 2026
• Purchase Requisitions
• Comp/OT report for period ending October 11, 2026

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Tree/Park Board

Laurel Urban Renewal Agency

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Budget/Finance Committee

Library Board

Public Works Committee

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City/County Planning Board

Emergency Services Committee

Laurel Urban Renewal Agency

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Budget/Finance Committee

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Tree/Park Board

Library Board

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Budget/Finance Committee

Laurel Urban Renewal Agency

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City/County Planning Board

Public Works Committee

Budget/Finance Committee

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Laurel Urban Renewal Agency

Emergency Services Committee

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Tree/Park Board

Laurel Urban Renewal Agency

Library Board

Budget/Finance Committee

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Public Works Committee

Cemetery Commission

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City/County Planning Board

Laurel Urban Renewal Agency

Emergency Services Committee

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Budget/Finance Committee

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Tree/Park Board

Laurel Urban Renewal Agency

Library Board

Budget/Finance Committee

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Public Works Committee

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City/County Planning Board

Emergency Services Committee

Laurel Urban Renewal Agency

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Budget/Finance Committee

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Tree/Park Board

Laurel Urban Renewal Agency

Budget/Finance Committee

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Library Board

Public Works Committee

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City/County Planning Board

Emergency Services Committee

Laurel Urban Renewal Agency

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Budget/Finance Committee

Tree/Park Board

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Laurel Urban Renewal Agency

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Budget/Finance Committee

Library Board

Public Works Committee

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Cemetery Commission

City/County Planning Board

Laurel Urban Renewal Agency

Emergency Services Committee

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Budget/Finance Committee

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Tree/Park Board

Laurel Urban Renewal Agency

Budget/Finance Committee

Library Board

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Public Works Committee

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City/County Planning Board

Emergency Services Committee

Laurel Urban Renewal Agency

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Budget/Finance Committee

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Tree/Park Board

Library Board

Budget/Finance Committee

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Laurel Urban Renewal Agency

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City/County Planning Board

Public Works Committee

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Budget/Finance Committee

Emergency Services Committee

Laurel Urban Renewal Agency

Tree/Park Board

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Laurel Urban Renewal Agency

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Library Board

Budget/Finance Committee

Public Works Committee

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Cemetery Commission

City/County Planning Board

Emergency Services Committee

Laurel Urban Renewal Agency

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Budget/Finance Committee

Cemetery Commission

The Cemetery Commission is meeting to discuss cemetery paving and the placement of a new columbarium. The commission has decided to place the new columbarium east of section J and south of section O.

• Selection of new columbarium location (east of section J and south of section O)
• Update on cemetery paving

City Council

The City Council will discuss updates regarding Smith Garson and MLUPA. The body is considering several resolutions related to police equipment, budget adjustments, and infrastructure improvements.

• Amendments to appropriations and revenues for the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget
• Acceptance of a $68,000.00 grant from the State Homeland Security Program for police mobile data terminals
• Purchase and installation of a 96-niche door octagon columbarium from Dakota Granite
• Change Order No. 2 with Knife River for LURA Sidewalks and Lighting Improvements
• Acceptance of a gifted K-9 police vehicle from the Gary Sinise Foundation

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will meet to review reports and updates on city infrastructure. The agenda includes discussions on engineering, pavement maintenance, and fire hydrants.

• Emergency Call Out Report
• Engineering Update
• Pavement Maint Update
• Fire Hydrant Discussion

General

Budget/Finance Committee

The Budget/Finance Committee will review routine financial documents and claims. The body is tasked with approving payroll, utility billing adjustments, and the September 2026 monthly financial statement.

• Payroll register for period ending September 27, 2026, totaling $330,405.04
• Council Claims entered through October 9, 2026
• September 2026 Utility Billing Adjustments
• September 2026 Monthly Financial Statement

Library Board

Laurel Urban Renewal Agency

The agency will receive updates on several infrastructure projects and discuss a sidewalk in front of the Chamber. The meeting includes updates from the Big Sky EDA and Beartooth RC&D.

• Project update: Downtown Improvements
• Project update: Lighting on SE 4th St
• Project update: Crosswalks/Approaches and ditch covering on Bernhardt
• Project update: Landscaping by Underpass
• Sidewalk in front of Chamber

City Council

The City Council will review multiple resolutions regarding independent contractor agreements and infrastructure projects. The body is also considering a mutual aid agreement for fire protection and a partnership with the DEA.

• Payroll register for PPE 9/27/2026 totaling $330,405.04
• Task order for Lura Bernhardt Improvements with Triple Tree Engineering
• Service contracts with Askin Construction and InControls
• Mutual aid agreement between the City of Laurel and Chs Inc. for fire protection
• Change order for the 2026 Street Reconstruction and Paving Project

City Council

The City Council will discuss several infrastructure updates and service contracts. The meeting includes resolutions for project funding and the creation of a temporary driver position.

• Resolution for $200k budget increase for Downtown Infrastructure Project
• Resolution to authorize task order for Lura Bernhardt Improvements with Triple Tree Engineering
• Service contracts with Askin Construction and InControls
• Resolution to create one temporary substitute driver position for FY 26-27
• Discussion on cemetery land sale and bike and scooter safety

Tree/Park Board

The City of Laurel Tree/Park Board meets Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 5:30 PM at City Hall. The board will consider approval of minutes from 09/03/2026 and take up new business including Arbor Day, a Sensory Park presentation, a POW sign, seal coat bids for the South Pond walkway, Billie Riddle Splash Park toilets, a floating island for South Pond, and several park and building items. Old business includes a library request to re-purpose a concrete bench and the resignation of Phyllis Bromgard. The next meeting is November 5, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. at City Council Chambers.

• Seal coat bids for the South Pond walkway
• Billie Riddle Splash Park toilets
• Floating island for South Pond
• Library request to re-purpose a concrete bench, pending approval from Director Nancy Schmidt
• Resignation of Phyllis Bromgard from the Tree/Park Board

Tree/Park Board

Emergency Services Committee

The Emergency Services Committee will hear citizen concerns regarding e-bikes and e-scooters. The meeting will also address citizen concerns regarding traffic and parking in the school zone.

• Citizen concerns regarding Ebikes & Escooters
• Citizen concerns regarding traffic / parking in school zone

The committee decided to ask the Mayor to add a helmet ordinance for bikes and scooters in Laurel. The Police Department reported receiving a $68,000 Homeland Security grant for equipment and a K9 vehicle grant.

• Approved minutes from 8/24/26 (6-0)
• Decided to request the Mayor add a helmet ordinance for bikes and scooters
• Mayor Vogele committed to having Public Works paint the curb near Laurel Elementary School (West)

Laurel Urban Renewal Agency

The Laurel Urban Renewal Agency meets Monday, September 28, 2026, at 11:00 AM in the City Hall Conference Room. The agenda is mostly updates: members will hear project updates on downtown improvements, lighting on SE 4th St, crosswalks and approaches on Bernhardt, landscaping by the underpass, and ditch covering. They will also approve minutes from September 14, 2026, hear grant and old-business items, and receive updates from Big Sky EDA and Beartooth RC&D. No specific decisions, dollar amounts, or public hearings are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from September 14, 2026
• Project update: Downtown Improvements
• Project update: Lighting on SE 4th St
• Project update: Crosswalks/Approaches on Bernhardt
• Project update: Landscaping by Underpass and Ditch Covering

City Council

The Laurel City Council is meeting on September 24, 2026, with a single scheduled action item: a resolution authorizing the mayor to sign an independent contractor service contract with True North Contracting. The rest of the agenda is procedural, including consent items, public comment periods, and routine reports.

• Resolution R26-85 authorizing a contract with True North Contracting
• Public hearings and consent calendar items
• Citizen comment periods (3-minute and 1-minute limits)

The City Council approved a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a service contract with True North Contracting. The work involves milling, tack coating, and paving as part of phased cemetery roadway improvements.

• Approved Resolution No. R26-85 for True North Contracting service contract (7-0)

General

The Laurel City Council is meeting to handle routine business including minutes, correspondence, and public comment periods. The main substantive item is a resolution to accept a bid and authorize the mayor to sign contracts for the 2026 Street Reconstruction and Paving Project with Askin Construction.

• Resolution R26-84: accepting bid and authorizing contract for 2026 Street Reconstruction and Paving Project with Askin Construction

The Laurel City Council held a regular meeting on September 24, 2026, and approved Resolution No. R26-84 to accept the bid for the 2026 Street Reconstruction and Paving Project. The project covers West 7th Street, Pennsylvania Avenue, and Wyoming Avenue with a combined bid of approximately $745,390.

• Approved Resolution No. R26-84 accepting bid and authorizing contract for the 2026 Street Reconstruction and Paving Project (7-0)

City Council

The Laurel City Council is meeting to approve routine consent items (claims, financial statements, payroll) and consider two resolutions: hiring Smith Garson for federal government affairs representation, and contracting KLJ Engineering for final plat review of Cherry Hill Subdivision 4th Filing. The agenda also includes acceptance of board/committee minutes and a resignation letter.

• Resolution R26-82: Approve Smith Garson proposal for federal government affairs representation
• Resolution R26-83: Approve KLJ Engineering agreement for final plat review of Cherry Hill Subdivision 4th Filing
• Payroll register for 9/13/2026 totaling $300,965.85
• Claims entered through September 18, 2026
• Resignation letter from Mary Nelson and Phyllis Bromgard

The City Council approved a resolution to hire Smith Garson for federal government affairs representation to assist with securing funding for water and sewer infrastructure. The Council also approved an engineering agreement for the Cherry Hill Subdivision and corrected a payroll register error. Additionally, the Mayor announced that bids for street improvement projects have been received.

• Approved minutes from September 14, 2026 (8-0)
• Approved consent items 4 and 5 (8-0)
• Approved Resolution R26-82 for federal government affairs representation (8-0)
• Approved Resolution R26-83 for KLJ Engineering LLC services (8-0)
• Approved corrected payroll register for PPE 9/13/2026 (8-0)

Budget/Finance Committee

Budget/Finance Committee

The Laurel Budget/Finance Committee is meeting to review and approve routine financial items, including purchase requisitions, council claims, the payroll register totaling $302,912.72, and the August 2026 monthly financial statement. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed. The committee will also receive updates from the mayor and clerk treasurer.

• Approve payroll register for pay period ending September 13, 2026, totaling $302,912.72
• Review and approve Council Claims entered through September 18, 2026
• Review and approve August 2026 Monthly Financial Statement
• Review Comp/OT report for pay period ending September 13, 2026
• Approve Budget/Finance Committee minutes of September 8, 2026

The committee approved several purchase requisitions for city equipment and facility repairs. It also approved the August 2026 financial statement and payroll for the period ending September 13, 2026.

• Approved $15,274.10 for backhoe repairs
• Approved $17,154.00 for a new Gear Extractor from Redline Group
• Approved $13,653 for a new A/C/Heating unit for the Sewer Plant from Cornerstone Plumbing and Heating
• Approved claims and check register through September 18, 2026
• Approved $302,912.72 payroll register for period ending September 13, 2026
• Approved August 2026 Monthly Financial Statement
• Approved September 08, 2026, meeting minutes

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will meet to discuss engineering, pavement maintenance, and fire hydrant compliance updates. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from August 17, 2026, and an emergency call out report.

• Approval of minutes from August 17, 2026
• Emergency Call Out Report
• Engineering Update
• Pavement Maintenance Update
• Fire Hydrant Compliance Update

The Public Works Committee approved its August 17, 2026 minutes 7-0. The rest of the meeting was updates: four emergency call outs (3 water, 1 gas leak), a Yellowstone River intake buried in sediment, pavement bids opening 9/22/26, and a hydrant compliance discussion with no formal action. The committee agreed informally to buy hydrant collars for tested hydrants once the water model assessment is complete.

• Approved minutes of 8/17/26 (7-0)
• No formal action on emergency call out report (3 water, 1 gas leak)
• No formal action on engineering update; intake in Yellowstone River buried in sediment, old intake now primary
• No formal action on pavement bids for W 7th, Wyoming, and Pennsylvania; bids open 9/22/26 at 1 pm
• Committee agreed informally to purchase hydrant collars for tested hydrants after water model assessment; no vote recorded

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City/County Planning Board

The Laurel City/County Planning Board is meeting for routine business: approving August minutes, appointing a new vice chair, and receiving a LUPA update. The board also announced an upcoming public hearing on zoning and subdivision for Goldberg Sporting Estates at the October meeting.

• Approval of minutes from August 19, 2026
• Appointment of new vice chair
• LUPA update discussion
• Public hearing scheduled for October on zoning/subdivision for Goldberg Sporting Estates
• LUPA Steering Committee meeting set for October 9, 2026 at 1:00 PM

The board approved extending the timeline for the LUPA project with Interstate Engineering to the end of June 2027. The board also appointed a new Vice Chair and noted the withdrawal of a townhome project application.

• Approved extension of MLUPA project to end of June 2027 (7-0)
• Appointed Ron Benner as New Vice Chair (7-0)
• Approved minutes from August 19, 2026 (7-0)

City Council

The Laurel City Council is holding a workshop meeting to discuss and potentially approve two resolutions: one authorizing the mayor to sign an engagement agreement with Smith Garson for federal government affairs representation, and another approving an agreement with KLJ Engineering LLC for final plat review of Cherry Hill Subdivision 4th Filing. Public input is limited to non-agenda items, with comments on agenda items reserved for when they are presented.

• Resolution approving Smith Garson proposal for federal government affairs representation and authorizing mayor to execute engagement agreement
• Resolution approving KLJ Engineering LLC agreement for engineering services for final plat review of Cherry Hill Subdivision 4th Filing

Laurel Urban Renewal Agency

The Laurel Urban Renewal Agency will meet to receive updates on several local improvement projects. The body will also discuss a planning grant and receive updates from regional economic development organizations.

• Project update: Downtown Improvements
• Project update: Lighting on SE 4th St
• Project update: Landscaping by Underpass
• Project update: Crosswalks/Approaches and Ditch Covering on Bernhardt
• RRGL Planning Grant

The agency approved a budget increase for downtown improvements following requested changes from MDT. Members also received status updates on lighting, landscaping, and crosswalk projects.

• Approved minutes from July 27, 2026 and August 24, 2026
• Approved adding $200,000 to the Downtown Improvements budget

General

The Laurel City Council will consider Resolution No. R26-81, which approves the city's formal comment, objection, and request for withdrawal and further environmental review of the August 31, 2026 Revised Environmental Assessment for a proposed 32-bed forensic mental health facility west of Laurel. The resolution authorizes the mayor to sign and submit the comment to the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services and the Montana Board of Investments. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of minutes, consent calendar, and public comment periods.

• Resolution No. R26-81: formal comment, objection, and request for withdrawal of the Revised Environmental Assessment for the proposed 32-bed forensic mental health facility west of Laurel
• Authorizes the Mayor to sign and submit the city's formal comment to the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services and the Montana Board of Investments
• Public hearing and consent calendar items
• Citizen comment periods: one-minute community announcements and three-minute audience participation

The City Council approved a formal objection and request for further environmental review regarding a proposed 32-bed forensic mental health facility west of Laurel. The city cited concerns regarding water pressure, supply, volume, storage capacity, and infrastructure needs.

• Approved Resolution No. R26-81 to submit formal comment and objection to the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services and the Montana Board of Investments (6-0)

Library Board

Budget/Finance Committee

The Laurel Budget/Finance Committee is meeting to review and approve routine financial items, including purchase requisitions, council claims, the payroll register totaling $288,085.08, and utility billing adjustments. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approve payroll register for pay period ending August 30, 2026, totaling $288,085.08
• Review and approve purchase requisitions
• Review and approve Council Claims entered through September 4, 2026
• Review and approve August 2026 Utility Billing Adjustments
• Review Comp/OT report for pay period ending August 30, 2026

The committee approved several purchase requisitions for fire rescue and public works equipment. It also approved the payroll register for the period ending August 30, 2026, and utility billing adjustments for August.

• Approved $9,050.00 engine replacement for Laurel Fire Rescue Command 2
• Approved $15,227.30 revised purchase requisition for backhoe repairs
• Approved $5,047.50 for 50 residential garbage containers
• Approved claims and check register entered through September 4, 2026
• Approved payroll register for period ending August 30, 2026, totaling $288,085.08
• Approved August 2026 Utility Billing Adjustments
• Approved August 25, 2026, meeting minutes

City Council

The Laurel City Council is meeting to consider several resolutions and ordinances, including a proposed moratorium on annexation applications to evaluate infrastructure capacity and growth plans, and multiple measures affecting fire department compensation and training pay. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes, claims, and payroll, as well as reports from boards and committees.

• Ordinance O26-04 / 26-4: Moratorium on annexation applications
• Resolution R26-78: Increase monthly compensation for designated fire officer positions
• Resolution R26-79: Increase firefighter call-out pay
• Resolution R26-80: Repeal drill pay, establish training pay for volunteer firefighters
• Payroll register for PPE 8/30/2026 totaling $288,085.08

Tree/Park Board

The Laurel Tree/Park Board will meet to discuss several park-related projects and presentations. Items on the agenda include a presentation on Sensory Park and discussions regarding South Pond and Riverside Park.

• Sensory Park presentation
• Floating Island for South Pond
• Seal Coat South Pond Walkway bids
• Billie Riddle Splash Park toilets
• Riverside Park Campground

The board approved the minutes from the August 6, 2026 meeting. Members discussed ongoing projects including the Billie Riddle Splash Park toilets and seal coating for the South Pond walking path. No other formal votes were recorded.

• Approved August 6, 2026 meeting minutes

City Council

The Laurel City Council is holding a workshop meeting to discuss and potentially act on several resolutions and an ordinance. Key items include a proposed moratorium on annexation applications, multiple resolutions authorizing agreements for engineering, water supply, stormwater, and utility work, and several measures affecting firefighter compensation and training pay. The agenda also includes a resolution for managed network services and guidelines for project proposals and funding requests.

• Ordinance No. 26-4: Moratorium on annexation applications to evaluate infrastructure capacity and growth plans
• Resolution authorizing change order with Knife River for Lura Sidewalks and Lighting Improvements
• Resolution establishing and increasing monthly compensation for Laurel Fire Department officer positions
• Resolution approving increase in firefighter call-out pay
• Resolution repealing R21-57, terminating drill pay, and establishing training pay rate for active volunteer firefighters

General

The Laurel City Council will meet to discuss a resolution regarding a Memorandum of Understanding. This agreement is between the City of Laurel and the State of Montana Department of Transportation concerning utilities.

• Resolution approving a Memorandum of Understanding with the Montana Department of Transportation regarding utilities

The Laurel City Council held a special meeting on September 1, 2026, and approved Resolution No. R26-71, a memorandum of understanding with the State of Montana Department of Transportation relating to utilities. The vote was 6-0, with no public comment, no conflict disclosures, and no ex parte communications recorded. The council then voted 6-0 to adjourn at 08:06 PM. No other substantive business appears in the minutes.

• Approved Resolution No. R26-71, an MOU with the Montana Department of Transportation relating to utilities (6-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (6-0)