Laurel public meetings in 2021

City Council

The Laurel City Council will consider several resolutions awarding bids for public works equipment, including a roll-off container truck and a jet rodder, and approving a downtown parking study. They will also act on amendments for a stormwater study and software services, plus a Ward 4 appointment and the swearing-in of Judge Kerr. The agenda includes routine consent items such as claims and payroll.

• Resolution R21-130: Award bid to SWS Equipment, LLC for a roll-off container truck for Public Works
• Resolution R21-131: Award bid to Titan Machinery for a new jet rodder for Public Works
• Resolution R21-132: Approve task order with KLJ Engineering for a downtown parking study
• Resolution R21-133: Approve Amendment No. 1 to Kadrmas, Lee & Jackson task order for South Side Stormwater Study
• Resolution R21-134: Authorize amendment with Community Development Solutions for software services

Budget/Finance Committee

The Budget/Finance Committee of Laurel, MT meets to review and approve prior meeting minutes, purchase requisitions, and claims entered through December 23, 2021. The committee will also approve the payroll register for the pay period ending December 12, 2021, which totals $194,756.58.

• Approve December 14, 2021 Budget and Finance Committee minutes
• Approve purchase requisitions
• Approve claims entered through 12/23/2021
• Approve payroll register totaling $194,756.58 for pay period ending 12/12/2021

City Council

The City Council is meeting for a workshop to review several resolutions regarding equipment purchases and engineering studies. The body will also discuss a Ward 4 appointment and the judge pay scale.

• Purchase of a roll off container truck from SWS Equipment, LLC
• Purchase of a new jet rodder from Titan Machinery
• Task order with KLJ Engineering Inc. for a downtown parking study
• Amendment to task order with Kadrmas, Lee & Jackson, Inc. for South Side Stormwater Study
• Discussion regarding Judge Pay Scale

Public Works Committee

The Laurel Public Works Committee is meeting to review previous meeting minutes from November 15, 2021, and discuss reports including an Emergency Call Out Report and a KLJ Report. The committee will also address rescheduling upcoming January and February meeting dates due to holidays.

• Public Works Committee Minutes of November 15, 2021
• Emergency Call Out Report
• KLJ Report
• January and February meeting date changes due to holidays

City/County Planning Board

The Laurel City/County Planning Board will meet on December 15, 2021, to approve meeting minutes, hold a public hearing on Lucky Louie's Special Review, discuss a zone change for North Western Energy, and review plans for City-Brew and Chen's Express. The board will also receive a staff update and adjourn.

• Public Hearing: Lucky Louie's Special Review
• Discussion: North Western Energy Zone Change
• Plan Review: City-Brew / Chen's Express

Budget/Finance Committee

The Budget/Finance Committee meets to approve minutes from November 23, 2021, review and approve purchase requisitions, utility billing adjustments, and claims entered through December 10, 2021. The committee also reviews the payroll register totaling $239,209.62 for the pay period ending November 28, 2021.

• Approve November 23, 2021 Budget and Finance Committee minutes
• Approve payroll register totaling $239,209.62 for pay period ending 11/28/2021
• Review and approve November 2021 Utility Billing Adjustments
• Review and recommend approval to City Council claims entered through 12/10/2021

Library Board

The Laurel Library Board is meeting to handle routine business including minutes, correspondence, and a circulation report. New business includes discussion of book challenges, statistics, cabling updates, and an item labeled 'Siestas...'. Old business covers book sale numbers, a new employee, and a computer update.

• Book Challenges discussion
• Cabling Updates
• Book Sale #s
• New Employee
• Computer Update

City Council

The Laurel City Council will consider several resolutions, including accepting the Southside Master Stormwater Plan, authorizing agreements for software upgrades and services, and participating in a low-income water assistance program. A public hearing on the 306 W. 12th Street annexation has been cancelled. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes, claims, and payroll.

• Resolution R21-124: Accept Southside Master Stormwater Plan prepared by KLJ Engineering
• Resolution R21-125: Authorize agreement with MCCi for Laserfiche system upgrade
• Resolution R21-126: Approve encroachment permit for trash enclosure on South Montana Avenue near 415 South 1st Avenue
• Resolution R21-128: Participate in Low Income Home Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP)
• Payroll register for PPE 11/28/2021 totaling $239,209.62

City Council

The City Council is holding a workshop to review several resolutions and project updates. The body will discuss infrastructure plans, software upgrades, and land-use permits.

• Resolution to accept the Southside Master Stormwater Plan by KLJ Engineering
• Resolution for the Mayor to sign an agreement with CMS, LLC for Laserfiche System upgrades
• Encroachment permit for a trash enclosure on South Montana Avenue adjacent to 415 South 1st Avenue
• Resolution for the Mayor to execute an agreement with Beartooth Rc&D Economic Development District
• Updates on W. Railroad and Electronic Recycling

Tree/Park Board

The Park Board is meeting to discuss the opening of Riverside Park and the creation of a website for the park. The board will also review reservation calendar updates.

• Opening Riverside Park
• Website for Riverside Park
• Calendar Update on Reservations

Budget/Finance Committee

The Budget/Finance Committee meets to approve prior meeting minutes, purchase requisitions, and city claims totaling $202,062.33 in payroll. Members will also discuss CARES fund allocations and city deposit rates.

• Approve November 9, 2021, Budget and Finance Committee minutes
• Approve payroll register for pay period ending 11/14/2021 totaling $202,062.33
• Review and recommend approval to City Council claims entered through 11/19/2021

City Council

The Laurel City Council will meet on November 23, 2021, to conduct routine business including approval of minutes, correspondence, and public hearings. The meeting includes a public hearing on a resolution to approve zoning changes for property owned by Northwestern Corporation near Lindy Lane. Other items include a resolution of intent to annex city-owned properties and criteria for awarding grants to the Laurel Urban Renewal Agency.

• Public hearing on zoning changes for Northwestern Corporation property near Lindy Lane
• Resolution R21-122: Intent to annex contiguous city-owned properties
• Resolution R21-123: Adoption of criteria for awarding grants to LURA Board
• Resolution R21-109: Approval of zone changes for Northwestern Corporation property near Lindy Lane
• Approval of payroll register for PPE totaling $202,062.33

Tree/Park Board

The Tree Board is meeting to discuss planning for the 2022 Spring Arbor Day on May 3rd. The board will also review account balances and how to notify downtown businesses regarding boulevard tree responsibilities.

• 2022 Spring Arbor Day planning for May 3rd
• City account balance of $528.05 and tree balance of $2,000
• LURA grants for replacement trees
• Status of dock construction at Lion's Park
• Notification process for downtown business boulevard tree responsibility

City/County Planning Board

The Laurel City/County Planning Board will hold a meeting to consider a rescheduled public hearing for an annexation request at 306 W. 12th St. The board will also review a sign for Canyon Creek Brewing and discuss ongoing project reviews.

• Public hearing regarding an annexation request for 306 W. 12th St.
• Sign Review for Canyon Creek Brewing
• Project Review for City Brew / Chen's Express
• Approval of meeting minutes from September 15, 2021, and October 20, 2021

City Council

The Laurel City Council is holding a workshop to discuss several items, including a resolution of intent to annex contiguous city-owned properties, adopting criteria for awarding LURA grants, and approving zone changes for Northwestern Energy property near Lindy Lane. They will also discuss changing the ordinance regarding council attendance and consider allowing Council Member Klose to be absent for more than ten days. Public input is limited to three minutes per speaker, and comments on items with upcoming public hearings will not be part of the official record.

• Resolution of intent to annex contiguous city-owned properties into Laurel, Yellowstone County
• Resolution to adopt criteria for awarding/approving grants for Laurel Urban Renewal Agency (LURA)
• Resolution R21-109 approving zone changes for Northwestern Corporation (Northwestern Energy) property near Lindy Lane
• Motion to allow Council Member Klose to be absent from the city for more than ten days (LMC 2.12.060)
• Discussion on changing ordinance regarding council attendance (LMC 2.12.060)

Laurel Urban Renewal Agency

The Laurel Urban Renewal Agency will convene to review general items such as approving meeting minutes and partner updates. The meeting will focus on discussing possible projects and the future of the board. No specific decisions or dollar amounts are listed on the agenda.

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will convene in Council Chambers on November 15, 2021, at 6:00 PM. The meeting includes only procedural items such as approving prior minutes, an emergency call-out report, and a KLJ report, with no new business or decisions scheduled.

City Council

The Laurel City Council is holding a special meeting with one scheduled matter: a resolution authorizing the mayor and city clerk to execute an underground gas pipeline easement for Northwestern Energy under Riverside Park. The rest of the agenda is procedural, including consent items, public comment periods, and council reports.

• Resolution R21-121: Authorize underground gas pipeline easement for Northwestern Energy under Riverside Park

Budget/Finance Committee

The Budget/Finance Committee will review city claims, utility billing adjustments, and a payroll register. The body will also discuss HB-2, CARES funds, and lighting for JC Hall/Fireman's Park.

• Payroll register for period ending 10/31/2021 totaling $226,647.29
• October 2021 Utility Billing Adjustments
• Claims entered through 11/05/2021
• CARES funds update
• JC Hall/Fireman's Park lighting discussion

Library Board

The November 9, 2021, meeting was canceled because a quorum was not reached. No business was conducted.

City Council

The City Council will review a memorandum of understanding with AFSCME Local 303 and a lease agreement for a parking lot near the city cemetery. The body is also updating authorized signers on city accounts following the mayoral election.

• Resolution R21-118: Memorandum of Understanding with Local Union Local 303 (AFSCME)
• Resolution R21-119: Lease agreement with Laurel American Legion Post #123 for a parking lot near the city cemetery
• Resolution R21-120: Removal of former Mayor Thomas C. Nelson and addition of Mayor Dave Waggoner to city accounts
• Approval of payroll register for PPE 10/31/2021 totaling $226,647.29
• Appointment of Mayor to fill vacancy

Tree/Park Board

The Laurel Park Board will meet to approve the minutes from the October 7, 2021 meeting and review updates on Riverside Park, Old Jaycee Hall, a pipeline project, the board’s website, and Lions Park. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of Park Board Minutes from October 7, 2021
• Riverside Park Update
• Old Jaycee Hall Update
• Pipeline Update
• Lions Park Update

City Council

The City Council will consider resolutions regarding a labor agreement and a property lease. Members will also discuss the LURA grant program and a downtown parking study.

• Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Laurel and Local Union Local 303 (AFSCME)
• Lease agreement with Laurel American Legion Post #123 for a parking lot near the City cemetery
• Discussion on disbanding LURA and ceasing the LURA Grant Program
• Discussion on Downtown Parking Study
• Updates on Fir Avenue clean-up and IronHorse Subdivision building status

City Council

The Laurel City Council is holding a special meeting with a single scheduled matter: a tabled resolution to authorize an underground gas pipeline easement for Northwestern Energy under Riverside Park. The rest of the agenda is procedural, including consent items, public comment periods, and routine reports.

• Resolution R21-108: authorize gas pipeline easement for Northwestern Energy under Riverside Park
• Public hearing and consent agenda items
• Citizen comment periods (3-minute limit for agenda items, 1-minute for announcements)

Budget/Finance Committee

The Laurel Budget/Finance Committee will meet to review past minutes, purchase requisitions, and city claims. The committee will also consider approving a payroll register totaling $211,600.29 for the pay period ending October 12, 2021.

• Approve payroll register totaling $211,600.29 for pay period ending 10/12/2021
• Review and recommend approval to City Council claims entered through 10/22/2021
• Review and approve purchase requisitions
• Review and approve September 28, 2021 and October 12, 2021 committee minutes

City Council

The City Council will review several resolutions, including revisions to a collective bargaining agreement with AFSCME Local 303. The body is also considering a contract for a wastewater treatment plant survey and an encroachment permit for a handicap ramp.

• Resolution R21-114: Revisions to CBA with AFSCME Local 303
• Resolution R21-116: Contract with In Control, Inc. for wastewater treatment plant pre-engineering survey
• Resolution R21-115: Encroachment permit for handicap ramp at 206 1st Avenue
• Payroll register for PPE 10/17/2021 totaling $211,600.29
• Appointments to Laurel Volunteer Ambulance Service and Laurel Volunteer Fire Department

City/County Planning Board

The Laurel City/County Planning Board is meeting to approve minutes from August and September, review a building plan for City Brew/Chen's Express, and receive project updates. Public input is limited to three minutes per speaker, and no action will be taken on non-agenda items.

• Building Plan Review: City Brew/Chen's Express
• Approve Meeting Minutes: August 18, 2021
• Approve Meeting Minutes: September 15, 2021
• Project Updates

City Council

The Laurel City Council workshop will review revisions to the city’s collective bargaining agreement with Local 303 (AFSCME), approve a handicap ramp permit, and authorize a pre-engineering survey for the wastewater treatment plant. The meeting also includes discussions on NorthWestern Energy easements, zone changes, annexation, stormwater planning, and updates on local projects like Lion’s Park improvements.

• Revisions to CBA with Local 303 (AFSCME) via memorandum of agreement
• Dynamic Designs to install handicap-accessible ramp at a front door (encroachment permit)
• Contract with In Control, Inc. for pre-engineering survey of Waste Water Treatment Plant
• NorthWestern Energy easement and zone change discussions
• Southside Storm Water Master Plan discussion

Laurel Urban Renewal Agency

The Laurel Urban Renewal Agency is meeting to approve minutes, receive partner updates, and discuss a state TIF district presentation and ongoing projects. The agenda is largely procedural with no specific decisions or dollar amounts listed.

• Approve meeting minutes from September 20, 2021
• State TIF District Presentation
• Projects Discussion

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will convene for a routine meeting with no new business, ordinances, or contracts listed. The only action is approval of prior meeting minutes. Public input is allowed but will not result in decisions.

Budget/Finance Committee

The Laurel Budget/Finance Committee meets to review and approve routine financial items including payroll, utility billing adjustments, and claims submitted by October 8, 2021. No major decisions or new business items are listed on the agenda.

• Review and approve payroll register totaling $215,092.68 for pay period ending 10/03/2021
• Review and approve September 2021 Utility Billing Adjustments
• Review and recommend approval to City Council claims entered through 10/08/2021

Library Board

The Laurel Library Board is meeting to handle routine business including minutes, correspondence, and a circulation report. New business includes discussion of the Library Clerk Position, a book sale, and staff meetings. Old business covers computer updates and budget updates. The agenda is largely procedural with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Discussion of Library Clerk Position
• Book Sale planning
• Computer Updates
• Budget Updates

City Council

The Laurel City Council will hold a public hearing on an ordinance amending health and safety and nuisance codes. Scheduled matters include resolutions for a Northwestern Energy underground gas pipeline easement at Riverside Park, zone changes near Lindy Lane, contracts for the water treatment plant, and the annexation of 810 West 7th Street.

• Public hearing on Ordinance No. O21-04 regarding health, safety, and nuisances
• Resolution No. R21-108 for an underground gas pipeline easement for Northwestern Corporation at Riverside Park
• Resolution No. R21-109 approving zone changes for Northwestern Corporation near Lindy Lane
• Resolution No. R21-110 contract with In Control, Inc. for a water treatment plant pre-engineering survey
• Resolution No. R21-113 annexation and zoning for property located at 810 West 7th Street

Tree/Park Board

The Laurel Park Board will meet to approve minutes from its September 2 meeting and review updates on several park projects, including a walking path at Lion Park, Jaycee Hall, a rental reservation website, Kids Kingdom, and Riverside Park Campground. No new decisions are scheduled.

• Approve Park Board Minutes from September 2, 2021
• Walking Path at Lion Park
• Jaycee Hall Update
• Website for Rental Reservations
• Kids Kingdom Update

City Council

The Laurel City Council will discuss and review resolutions regarding utility easements, water treatment plant contracts, zone changes, and municipal code amendments during its workshop meeting on October 5, 2021. The agenda also includes a TIF District training session and a parking study discussion.

• Underground gas pipeline easement for Northwestern Corporation at Riverside Park
• Zone changes for Northwestern Corporation property near Lindy Lane
• Contract with In Control, Inc. for a water treatment plant pre-engineering survey
• Contract with Groshelle Construction for water plant roof repairs
• Contract with SR Landscaping, Inc. for a water plant automatic sprinkler system

Cemetery Commission

The Laurel Cemetery Commission is meeting to approve minutes from May 18, 2021, and receive an update on the cemetery kiosk project. The agenda is mostly routine, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of Cemetery Commission Minutes of May 18, 2021
• Kiosk update

City Council

The Laurel City Council will consider several resolutions and an ordinance, including increasing firefighter call-out pay, authorizing contracts for backwash pond cleaning and police department services, declaring Kids' Kingdom playground equipment surplus, and amending health and safety codes. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes, claims, and payroll registers.

• Resolution R21-103: Increase in firefighter call-out pay
• Resolution R21-104: Agreement with MP Environmental for backwash pond cleaning
• Resolution R21-106: Agreement with Lexipol, LLC for police department services
• Resolution R21-105: Declare Kids' Kingdom playground equipment surplus
• Ordinance O21-04: Amend Title 8 health and safety codes

Budget/Finance Committee

The Laurel Budget/Finance Committee is meeting to review and approve routine financial items, including purchase requisitions, monthly financial reports, utility billing adjustments, claims, and a payroll register totaling $204,606.49. They will also review a comp/overtime report and receive updates from the Clerk/Treasurer and Mayor. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Review and approve payroll register for pay period ending 09/19/2021 totaling $204,606.49
• Review and approve claims entered through 09/24/2021
• Review and approve August 2021 utility billing adjustments
• Review and approve January and February 2021 financials and month-end reports
• Review Comp/Overtime report from 09/19/2021 payroll

Emergency Services Committee

The Laurel Emergency Services Committee will meet to approve past minutes, receive updates from the ambulance, fire, and police chiefs, and discuss a suggested plan to increase volunteer ambulance pay. Public input is limited to three minutes per speaker.

• Approval of August 31, 2021 meeting minutes
• Updates from Ambulance Director, Fire and Police Chief
• Report on suggested plan to increase volunteer ambulance pay

City Council

The Laurel City Council is holding a workshop to discuss and potentially act on several resolutions and an ordinance. Key items include increasing firefighter call-out pay, authorizing contracts for cleaning the backwash pond and for police services, declaring playground equipment at Kids' Kingdom as surplus, and amending health and safety codes. The council will also discuss a prior resolution and review the next meeting's agenda.

• Resolution to increase firefighter call-out pay
• Agreement with MP Environmental for backwash pond cleaning
• Agreement with Lexipol, LLC for police department services
• Ordinance amending Title 8 health and safety/nuisance codes
• Declaring Kids' Kingdom playground equipment surplus

Laurel Urban Renewal Agency

The Laurel Urban Renewal Agency will hold a meeting with no substantive decisions or discussions listed in the agenda. Items are limited to procedural actions like approving minutes and adjourning, with no new business or grant approvals scheduled.

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will convene for a routine meeting with no new business or decisions. Items include approval of prior meeting minutes, an emergency call-out report, and a KLJ report, but no action is expected. Public input is allowed but will not result in action.

City/County Planning Board

The Laurel City/County Planning Board will hold public hearings on a NorthWestern Energy zone change and the annexation and zone change of 810 W. 7th Street. The board will also review a sign for On the Run (Conomart) and receive a project update. Public input is limited to three minutes per speaker, and no action will be taken on non-agenda items.

• Public hearing: NorthWestern Energy zone change
• Public hearing: 810 W. 7th Street annexation and zone change
• Sign review: On the Run (Conomart)
• Approve meeting minutes from August 18, 2021
• Project update

Budget/Finance Committee

The Budget/Finance Committee meets to approve prior minutes, payroll totals, and claims, and to discuss bank accounts and meeting start times. No major decisions are scheduled; the body reviews routine financial reports and updates.

• Approve payroll registers totaling $194,748.46, $7,075.36, and $207,090.58
• Review and recommend approval of claims entered through 09/10/2021
• Discuss City of Laurel bank and investment accounts
• Discuss start time change for future Budget and Finance Committee meetings

City Council

The Laurel City Council will hold public hearings and vote on several resolutions, including a new official fee schedule, a fiberoptic hut at 1013 8th Avenue, and multiple annexations and zone changes for subdivisions. They will also consider a budget amendment for the Federal Equitable Sharing Fund and a sign variance. The meeting includes consent items such as payroll registers and claims.

• Resolution R21-98: Adopting official schedule of fees and charges
• Resolution R21-99: Special review for fiberoptic hut at 1013 8th Avenue
• Resolution R21-51: Annexation and zoning for Nutting Brothers Subdivision
• Resolution R21-100/101: Annexation and preliminary plat for Cherry Hills Subdivision, Third Filing
• Payroll registers totaling $194,748.46 and $207,090.58

Library Board

The Library Board will meet to discuss administrative reports, including a budget update and reviews of the Summer Food Program and Summer Reading program. The board will also address the hiring of a new Tech Librarian and upcoming conference attendance.

• New Tech Librarian appointment
• Budget update
• Summer Food Program update
• Summer Reading program update

City Council

The Laurel City Council will hold a special meeting to adopt the final budget for fiscal year 2021-22 and levy taxes for general purposes, property maintenance, and utility charges. The meeting includes a public hearing and a consent agenda for routine approvals.

• Adopt final budget for fiscal year 2021-22 (Resolution R21-80)
• Levy general and specific taxes for fiscal year 2021-22 (Resolution R21-81)
• Assess property taxes for Special Improvement Lighting District No. 2 (Resolution R21-82)
• Assess property taxes for Street Maintenance District No. 1 (Resolution R21-85)
• Cancel November 2, 2021 municipal general election (Resolution R21-96)

City Council

The Laurel City Council is holding a workshop to discuss and potentially act on several resolutions, including a new fee schedule, annexations and zone changes for two subdivisions, a special review for a fiberoptic hut, and a sign variance. They will also discuss ambulance pay scales and a parking update. Public input is limited to three minutes per speaker, and comments on items with upcoming public hearings will not be part of the official record.

• Resolution adopting official schedule of fees and charges, repealing conflicting previous resolutions
• Special review for Project Telephone: fiberoptic hut at 1013 8th Avenue
• Annexation and zoning for Nutting Brothers Subdivision, Block 6 & 7, and abandoned portion of Hazel Avenue
• Annexation and zone change for Cherry Hills Subdivision, Third Filing, with preliminary plat approval
• Variance for electronic sign at 202 SE 4th Street

Tree/Park Board

The Laurel Park Board is meeting to approve minutes and receive updates on several park projects, including Riverside Park, Lions Park, and Jaycee Hall. The agenda is mostly routine, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approve Park Board Minutes of August 5, 2021
• Riverside Park Update
• Lions Park Update
• Jaycee Hall Update
• Next meeting scheduled for October 7, 2021

Emergency Services Committee

The Emergency Services Committee will review and approve minutes from the May 24, 2021 meeting. No formal decisions are scheduled, but updates from the Ambulance Director, Fire Chief, and Police Chief will be provided. The committee will not take action on items not listed on the agenda.

• Approval of May 24, 2021 meeting minutes
• Updates from Ambulance Director, Fire Chief, and Police Chief

City Council

This is a special City Council workshop, not a regular decision-making meeting. The main item is an executive review of the proposed FY 2022 budget. The council will also discuss draft council agendas and attendance at an upcoming meeting. Public input is limited to items not on the agenda, and no action will be taken on non-agenda items.

• Review of FY 2022 Budget
• Review of Draft Council Agendas
• Attendance at Upcoming Council Meeting

Budget/Finance Committee

The Budget/Finance Committee will review and approve routine financial items including the August 10 minutes, purchase requisitions, and claims totaling $223,709.48 for payroll. The meeting also includes updates from the Mayor on a cemetery parking lot project and a general budget update.

• Approve payroll register totaling $223,709.48 for pay period ending 08/08/2021
• Review and approve purchase requisitions
• Review and recommend approval to Council claims entered through 08/20/2021
• Cemetery parking lot update from the Mayor
• Budget Update

City Council

The Laurel City Council will meet to vote on several resolutions, including approving a $223,709.48 payroll register for PPE, selecting a contractor for the Lindy Lane Sewer Replacement Project, and continuing the School Resource Officer (SRO) Program for Laurel Middle and High Schools. The meeting also includes routine approvals of minutes, reports, and appointments to local emergency services.

• Approval of $223,709.48 payroll register for PPE
• Selection of Askin Construction, LLC for Lindy Lane Sewer Replacement Project
• Continuation of School Resource Officer Program for Laurel Middle and High Schools
• Approval of $2022 Pavement Maintenance Project task order with KLJ Engineering Inc.
• Approval of asphalt replacement and repair contract with True North Contracting for various streets

Laurel Urban Renewal Agency

The Laurel Urban Renewal Agency is meeting to approve minutes, receive partner updates, and discuss large grants, board priorities, and a small grant for the Dragon Palace roof improvement. The agenda is largely discussion-oriented with no final decisions listed.

• Approve meeting minutes from June 28, 2021
• Discussion of large grants
• Discussion of board priorities
• Small grant review: Dragon Palace roof improvement

City Council

This is a special workshop meeting of the Laurel City Council, primarily focused on reviewing the FY 2022 budget. The agenda also includes discussion of draft council agendas and attendance at an upcoming council meeting. Public input is limited to items not on the agenda, and no formal action will be taken.

• Review of FY 2022 Budget
• Review of Draft Council Agendas
• Attendance at Upcoming Council Meeting

City/County Planning Board

The Laurel City/County Planning Board will hold public hearings on a townhome development, a sign variance, and a subdivision plat, and will review a utility special use and two sign upgrades. The board will also approve minutes from previous meetings.

• Public hearing: Bitterroot Grove Townhomes Planned Unit Development
• Public hearing: Chevrolet Sign Variance
• Public hearing: Preliminary Plat for Cherry Hills Subdivision, 3rd Filing
• Special review: Nemont Telephone Utility in Residential District
• Sign reviews: Yellowstone Bank Sign Upgrade and Soda Station

City Council

The Laurel City Council, Mayor, and City Attorney will attend a training session in Council Chambers. No city business will be heard, discussed, or acted upon during this meeting.

Public Works Committee

The Laurel Public Works Committee is meeting to approve the minutes from July 19, 2021, and to receive reports on emergency call-outs and from the engineering firm KLJ. No major decisions or public hearings are listed; the agenda is largely procedural.

• Approval of minutes from July 19, 2021
• Emergency Call Out Report
• KLJ Report

City Council

The Laurel City Council will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, hear reports, and vote on three change orders for the 2021 pavement maintenance project with Hardrives Construction. The meeting also includes a public hearing, consent agenda votes, and time for citizen comments.

• Resolution R21-66: Approve Change Order #1 for 2021 Pavement Maintenance Project with Hardrives Construction
• Resolution R21-67: Approve Change Order #2 for 2021 Pavement Maintenance Project with Hardrives Construction
• Resolution R21-68: Approve Change Order #3 for 2021 Pavement Maintenance Project with Hardrives Construction
• Approval of Payroll Register for PPE totaling $168,706.35
• Letter from Taryn Massa resigning from the Emergency Services Committee

Budget/Finance Committee

The Budget/Finance Committee meets to approve minutes, financial statements, and claims from prior months. No major decisions are proposed; the meeting focuses on routine financial reviews and administrative updates.

• Approve payroll register totaling $168,705.35 for pay period ending 07/25/2021
• Set claims review schedule starting October 12, 2021
• Review and approve November 2020 and December 2020 financial statements

Library Board

The Laurel Library Board is meeting to handle routine business including minutes, correspondence, and circulation reports, and to discuss new business such as hiring a new assistant library director, union agreements, and job descriptions. They will also receive updates on the budget, summer food program, and summer reading program. The agenda is largely procedural with no specific dollar amounts or detailed proposals listed.

• New Assistant Library Director discussion
• Union Agreements discussion
• Job Descriptions review
• Budget Update
• Summer Food Program and Summer Reading Program updates

Tree/Park Board

The Laurel Park Board will review and approve the minutes from the July 1, 2021 meeting. They will also discuss the potential need for a camp host at Riverside Park campground and ongoing projects at Riverside Park. No decisions are scheduled on items not listed on the agenda.

• Approval of July 1, 2021 meeting minutes
• Discussion on camp host at Riverside Park campground
• Review of projects needed at Riverside Park

City Council

The Laurel City Council workshop will consider approving three change orders for the 2021 Pavement Maintenance Project with Hardrives Construction, and a task order with KLJ Engineering for the 2022 project. The council will also discuss the TIF district, a W. Railroad/S. 4th Street scenario, ambulance pay scale, and ex parte communication. Public input is limited to three minutes per speaker, and comments on items with upcoming public hearings are deferred.

• Change Order #1 to Hardrives Construction contract for 2021 Pavement Maintenance Project
• Change Order #2 to Hardrives Construction contract for 2021 Pavement Maintenance Project
• Change Order #3 to Hardrives Construction contract for 2021 Pavement Maintenance Project
• Task Order with KLJ Engineering Inc. for 2022 Pavement Maintenance Project
• Discussion of TIF District and W. Railroad/S. 4th Street scenario

City Council

The Laurel City Council will discuss and vote on several resolutions, including selecting Kios Brothers to purchase a garbage truck and awarding multiple Tax Increment Financing district grants to local businesses and properties. The council will also consider volunteer fire department appointments, drill pay procedures, and a review of animal regulations regarding owning chickens within city limits.

• Approval of Payroll Register totaling $208,203.25
• Appointment of Adam Bell, Ashley Bell, and Travis Berchenger to the Laurel Volunteer Fire Department
• Resolution No. R21-56 selecting Kios Brothers as the successful bidder for a garbage truck
• Resolutions R21-58 through R21-64 regarding TIF district grants for Laurel Auto Clinic, Dynamic Designs, Emerald HVAC, Laurel Ford, Fraternal Order of Eagles, Rapid Tire, and an apartment building
• Resolution No. R21-65 reviewing animal regulations to allow chickens within city limits

Budget/Finance Committee

The Budget/Finance Committee will meet to review and approve prior meeting minutes, approve purchase requisitions, and recommend approval of claims totaling up to $208,203.25 in payroll. No new substantive decisions are scheduled; updates include a cemetery parking lot report and routine financial reports.

• Approve payroll register for pay period ending 07/11/2021 totaling $208,203.25
• Review and approve purchase requisitions
• Review and recommend approval to Council claims entered through 07/23/2021
• Review July 13 and July 20, 2021 Budget and Finance Committee minutes
• Cemetery parking lot update from the Mayor

Emergency Services Committee

The Laurel Emergency Services Committee will meet to approve past meeting minutes and discuss July 4 safety. Updates will be provided by the Ambulance Director, Fire Chief, and Police Chief.

• Approval of May 24, 2021 meeting minutes
• Discussion of July 4 safety

Budget/Finance Committee

The Laurel Budget/Finance Committee is meeting to review and approve purchase requisitions, with public input limited to non-agenda items. The meeting is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Review and approve purchase requisitions
• Next meeting scheduled for July 27 at 5:00 pm
• Scot Stokes to review claims for next meeting

City Council

The Laurel City Council will hold a workshop meeting to appoint three new volunteers to the Laurel Volunteer Fire Department and select Kios Brothers as the bidder for a new garbage truck. The council will also review several resolutions, including formalizing fire drill pay procedures, authorizing pavement maintenance work, and awarding grants from the Tax Increment Financing District Funds.

• Appointment of Adam Bell, Ashley Bell, and Travis Berchenger to the Laurel Volunteer Fire Department
• Resolution to select Kios Brothers as the successful bidder for the city’s purchase of a garbage truck
• Resolution to authorize a task order with KLJ Engineering Inc. for the 2022 Pavement Maintenance Project
• Resolution to award grants from the Tax Increment Financing District Funds for eligible applicants and improvements
• Resolution to review and propose amendments to existing animal regulations to allow chicken ownership within city limits

Public Works Committee

The Laurel Public Works Committee is meeting to approve minutes, review an emergency call out report, receive a KLJ report, and get an update on the ARPA grant application. The agenda is mostly routine, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of minutes from June 21, 2021
• Emergency Call Out Report
• KLJ Report
• ARPA Grant Application Update

City Council

The Laurel City Council is holding public hearings and considering resolutions on a 60-unit planned unit development (Bitterroot Grove Townhomes), annexation and zoning for Nutting Brothers Subdivision, and several contracts including a brush truck purchase, City Hall repairs, sewer plant electrical work, a screw pump, and a water tank recoat. The agenda also includes routine consent items like claims, payroll, and minutes from various boards.

• Public hearing and Resolution R21-50 for Bitterroot Grove Townhomes, a 60-unit PUD
• Public hearing and Resolution R21-51 for annexation and zoning of Nutting Brothers Subdivision, Block 6 & 7 and abandoned Hazel Avenue
• Resolution R21-49 selecting Midwest Fire for brush truck purchase
• Resolution R21-52 authorizing contract with Rossman Masonry LLC for City Hall repairs
• Resolution R21-53 authorizing contract with Ace Electric, Inc. for sewer plant electrical work

Budget/Finance Committee

The Budget/Finance Committee will review and approve routine financial items including purchase requisitions, claims, payroll totaling $230,129.97, and utility billing adjustments. They will also discuss meeting schedule changes, LURA/TIF District funds, and West Railroad funding, along with updates on meal/drill pay and cemetery parking.

• Approve payroll register for pay period ending 06/27/2021 totaling $230,129.97
• Review and recommend approval of claims through 07/09/2021
• Discuss LURA/TIF District funds
• Discuss West Railroad funding
• Review comp/overtime reports from 06/27/2021 payroll

Library Board

The Library Board will review general items including minutes, correspondence, and circulation reports. New business includes a resignation letter, board member appointment, and officer elections. Old business covers a budget update and summer programs.

• Resignation letter review
• Board member appointment
• Officer elections
• Budget update
• Summer Food Program and Summer Reading Program

City Council

The Laurel City Council will vote on several resolutions including the purchase of a brush truck, grants from Tax Increment Financing funds, and annexation of the Nutting Brothers Subdivision. The meeting also includes discussions on infrastructure funds, CARES funds, and community decay.

• Select Midwest Fire as successful bidder for brush truck purchase
• Award grants from Tax Increment Financing District Funds via Lura Large Grant Request Program
• Approve annexation and zoning for Nutting Brothers Subdivision, Block 6-7 and Hazel Avenue
• Authorize Mayor to sign contract with Rossman Masonry LLC for City Hall repairs
• Authorize Mayor to sign contract with Ace Electric, Inc. for Sewer Plant electrical work

Tree/Park Board

The Laurel Park Board is meeting to approve the June minutes and discuss two ongoing items: camping in Riverside Park and an update on Jaycee Hall. The meeting is open for public input on non-agenda items, but no action will be taken on those.

• Approval of Park Board Minutes of June 3, 2021
• Discussion of camping in Riverside Park
• Jaycee Hall update

Emergency Services Committee

The Emergency Services Committee will discuss July 4 safety plans and receive updates from the Ambulance Director, Fire Chief, and Police Chief. No specific decisions or ordinances are scheduled for this meeting. The committee will also approve minutes from the May 24, 2021 meeting and allow public input on items not on the agenda.

• Approval of May 24, 2021 meeting minutes
• Discussion of July 4 safety plans
• Updates from Ambulance Director, Fire Chief, and Police Chief
• Public input session
• Adjournment

Laurel Urban Renewal Agency

The Laurel Urban Renewal Agency will hold a meeting to approve the minutes from June 21, 2021, and discuss amendments to the Large Grant Program for 2021. Three small grant applications—Main St. Perk Sign Grant, The Front Porch, and Laurel Ford Sign Grant—will also be reviewed. No new decisions are scheduled, and public input will not result in action.

• Approve Meeting Minutes: June 21, 2021
• Large Grant Program 2021 - Amendments
• LURA Small Grant: Main St. Perk Sign Grant
• LURA Small Grant: The Front Porch
• LURA Small Grant: Laurel Ford Sign Grant

Budget/Finance Committee

The Budget/Finance Committee will review and approve routine financial items including purchase requisitions, claims, payroll, and monthly financial reports. They will also discuss changing the committee's start time and receive updates on meal/drill pay and the cemetery parking lot.

• Approve payroll register for pay period ending 06/13/2021 totaling $197,219.20
• Review and approve claims entered through 06/18/2021
• Review and approve August, September, and October 2020 Month End Balancing reports
• Review and approve September and October 2020 Financial reports
• Discussion on changing the start time of Budget and Finance Committee

City Council

The Laurel City Council will hold its regular meeting on June 22, 2021, at 6:30 PM in Council Chambers. The agenda includes procedural items such as approval of minutes, correspondence reports, and financial statements. The Council will also vote on a contract with Green Technology Solutions for electronics recycling services and consider multiple appointments to local boards and commissions.

• Resolution R21-48: Contract with Green Technology Solutions for electronics recycling drop-off bins and services at the city’s container site
• Appointment of Karl Dan Koch to the City/County Planning Board for a two-year term ending 6/30/2023
• Appointment of Roger Geise to the City/County Planning Board for a two-year term ending 6/30/2023
• Approval of payroll registers for PPE ($202,116.20) and PPED ($197,219.20)
• Re-appointment of Jonathan Klasna to the Laurel City/County Planning Board

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee met on June 21, 2021, to review only procedural items. No new contracts, ordinances, or fee changes were discussed or decided. The next meeting was scheduled for July 19, 2021.

Laurel Urban Renewal Agency

The Laurel Urban Renewal Agency will review seven large grant applications from local businesses. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from April 19, 2021. No specific dollar amounts or project details are listed in the agenda.

• Large Grant Application: Laurel Auto Clinic
• Large Grant Application: Fraternal Order of Eagles
• Large Grant Application: Laurel Ford
• Large Grant Application: Rapid Tire
• Large Grant Application: Emerald HVAC

City/County Planning Board

The City/County Planning Board will approve the meeting minutes from May 19, 2021, hold a public hearing on the Bitterroot Grove Townhome PUD, discuss upcoming projects, and adjourn. The next meeting is scheduled for July 21, 2021.

• Approve minutes of May 19, 2021
• Public hearing on Bitterroot Grove Townhome PUD
• Upcoming projects announcements
• Adjourn
• Next meeting July 21, 2021

City Council

The Laurel City Council is holding a workshop to discuss several appointments to city boards and committees, a resolution to authorize a contract with Green Technology Solutions for electronics recycling drop-off bins, and various city issues including chickens, parking on 3rd Avenue, and updates on W. Railroad and S. 4th Street. Public input is limited to three minutes per speaker, and comments on items with upcoming public hearings are deferred to those hearings.

• Resolution authorizing mayor to sign contract with Green Technology Solutions for electronics recycling drop-off bins at the city's container site
• Appointments to Laurel Airport Authority, City/County Planning Board, Cemetery Commission, Emergency Services Committee, Library Board, Park Board, Public Works Committee, Tree Board
• Discussion on chickens
• Discussion on parking on 3rd Avenue
• Updates on W. Railroad and S. 4th Street

Library Board

The Laurel Library Board will discuss new business items, including the Summer Reading Program’s guest presenters, a board member matter, and the Kyocera printer. The board will also review the budget update and the Summer Food Program. Other items include upcoming sick leave and general announcements.

• Summer Reading Program - guest presenters
• Kyocera Printer
• Budget Update
• Summer Food Program
• Upcoming Items - Sick Leave

Budget/Finance Committee

The Budget/Finance Committee will review and approve past meeting minutes, claims, and payroll for pay period ending 05/30/2021. The meeting includes procedural items and updates on utility billing, cemetery parking, and meal/drill pay resolutions.

• Approve May 11 and May 25, 2021 committee minutes
• Approve claims entered through 06/04/2021
• Approve payroll register totaling $202,116.20 for pay period ending 05/30/2021
• Review utility billing adjustments for May 2021
• Discuss alternatives to summer lawn care/park maintenance

Tree/Park Board

The Laurel Park Board will meet to consider the sale of parks property on W. 12th Street and discuss lights at the American Legion Ball Field. The board will also hear updates on the campground, Riverside Park, pickleball, the skate park, and Kids Kingdom, along with reviewing minutes from May 6, 2021.

• Discussion on Sale of Parks Property on W. 12th Street
• Discussion of lights at American Legion Ball Field
• Campground Update
• Riverside Park Update
• Pickle Ball Update

City Council

The Laurel City Council will meet to vote on several resolutions, including prepaying water and sewer loans, approving fire-protection agreements with local entities, and awarding contracts for infrastructure projects like waterline rerouting and street repairs. The meeting also includes routine approvals of minutes, correspondence, and committee reports.

• Prepay and retire DNRC loans using Water Fund ($193,827.66 PPE payroll also approved)
• Award 5th Avenue Waterline Re-Route Project to Western Municipal Construction
• Approve fire-protection agreements with Laurel Airport Authority, Laurel Fire Districts 5/8, LUFSA, and Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch
• Award Yellowstone River Water Crossing Project to Cop Construction
• Authorize façade improvements and repairs at 221 West Main using TIF funds

Budget/Finance Committee

The Laurel Budget/Finance Committee will meet on May 25, 2021, to review city claims, purchase requisitions, and a payroll register totaling $193,827.66 for the period ending May 16, 2021. The committee will also discuss a reserve pay increase, meal and drill pay resolution updates, and a cemetery parking lot update.

• Review and approve payroll register totaling $193,827.66 for pay period ending 05/16/2021
• Reserve pay increase discussion
• Meal pay and drill pay resolution updates
• Cemetery parking lot update
• Review claims entered through 05/21/2021

Emergency Services Committee

The Laurel Emergency Services Committee will meet to review past meeting minutes and receive updates from the Ambulance Director, Fire Chief, and Police Chief. The committee will also continue discussions regarding the Safety Mill Levy for the Ambulance Service.

• Approval of meeting minutes from February 22, 2021, October 26, 2020, September 28, 2020, and June 22, 2020
• Updates from Ambulance Director, Fire Chief, and Police Chief
• Continued discussion on the Safety Mill Levy

City/County Planning Board

The Laurel City/County Planning Board will meet to consider the Bitterroot Grove Townhome Planned Unit Development during a public hearing. The agenda also includes approving past meeting minutes from April 21, 2021, and receiving project updates.

• Public Hearing: Bitterroot Grove Townhome Planned Unit Development
• Approval of Meeting Minutes from April 21, 2021
• Project Update

City Council

The Laurel City Council will hold a workshop meeting to discuss a Northwestern Energy power plant update and consider multiple resolutions. These include prepaying and retiring loans from the DNRC using city water and sewer funds, approving fire protection agreements with local agencies, and authorizing contracts for infrastructure projects like the 5th Avenue waterline reroute and Jaycee Hall electrical work.

• Prepay and retire DNRC loans WRF-09138, WRF-03048R, and SRF-10234 using water/sewer funds
• Approve fire protection agreements with Laurel Airport Authority, Fire District No. 8, Fire District No. 5, Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch, and LUFSA
• Authorize $5th Avenue waterline reroute project and 2021 pavement maintenance MOU with Yellowstone County
• Approve contract with Canyon Electric for Jaycee Hall electrical work in Riverside Park
• Review draft agenda for May 25, 2021 Council meeting

Cemetery Commission

The Laurel Cemetery Commission will hold a meeting on May 18, 2021, to approve previous minutes from February 2, 2021, and discuss a cemetery sign and kiosk. Citizens may address the committee on items not on the agenda during public input.

• Approval of Cemetery Commission Minutes of February 2, 2021
• Cemetery Sign Discussion
• Cemetery Kiosk Discussion

Public Works Committee

The Laurel Public Works Committee will meet to approve minutes from previous meetings and discuss pavement maintenance districts. No new business decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from March 15, 2021
• Approval of minutes from April 19, 2021
• Discussion about Pavement Maintenance Districts

Library Board

The Laurel Library Board is meeting to discuss general items including the budget, union, summer food program, and story time. The board will also address old business such as updating the mask policy, library updates, and final numbers for the book sale.

• Budget
• Union
• Summer Food Program
• Story Time
• Update Mask Policy

City Council

The Laurel City Council will consider several resolutions awarding contracts for city projects, including the Lion's Park Improvements Project and the 2021 Pavement Maintenance Project, and will hold a public hearing on an ordinance amending Title 15 of the municipal code. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes, financial statements, and monthly reports from city departments.

• Resolution R21-28: Awarding Weave Consulting contract for Lion's Park Improvements Project
• Resolution R21-29: Awarding Hardrives Construction contract for 2021 Pavement Maintenance Project
• Resolution R21-30: Approving task order with KLJ Engineering for Lindy Lane Sewer Line Replacement
• Resolution R21-31: Authorizing contract with Wharton Asphalt LLC for asphalt supply and installation
• Ordinance O21-03: Amending Title 15 of municipal code (2nd reading)

Budget/Finance Committee

The Budget/Finance Committee will review and approve various financial documents, including monthly financial statements from 2020 and the payroll register for the period ending May 2, 2021. The committee will also discuss CARES funds and receive updates on city resolutions and projects.

• Approve payroll register for $205,114.91
• Review June, July, and August 2020 financial statements
• Review Utility Billing Adjustments for April 2021
• Discuss CARES funds
• Update on Cemetery Parking Lot

Tree/Park Board

The City of Laurel Park Board met on May 6, 2021, to approve April minutes and discuss new business regarding pickleball in parks. The board also reviewed updates on Riverside Park, Kids Kingdom, and the Skate Park. No specific dollar amounts or binding decisions were listed in the agenda text.

• Discussion of Pickle Ball in Parks
• Riverside Park Update
• Kids Kingdom Update
• Skate Park Update
• Approval of Park Board Minutes from April 1, 2021

City Council

The Laurel City Council will decide four contracts: Weave Consulting for Lions Park improvements, Hardrives Construction for 2021 pavement maintenance, and a task order with KLJ Engineering for the Lindy Lane sewer line replacement. They will also hold a second reading on an ordinance amending construction requirements in the municipal code.

• Awarding Weave Consulting the contract for Lions Park improvements
• Awarding Hardrives Construction the contract for 2021 pavement maintenance
• Approving a task order with KLJ Engineering for Lindy Lane sewer line replacement
• Second reading of Ordinance O21-03 amending construction requirements in Title 15
• Small service contract for paving around Lions Park

City Council

The Laurel City Council will meet to approve minutes, claims, and payroll, and to vote on a roofing contract for the FAP building and library. They will also hold a first reading of an ordinance amending building code requirements.

• Contract with All Seasons Roofing for repairs and installation at the Fire, Ambulance and Police (FAP) Building and the Library
• Approval of Payroll Register for PPE totaling $192,766.22
• First reading of Ordinance O21-03 amending Title 15 of the Laurel Municipal Code

Budget/Finance Committee

The Budget/Finance Committee will review and approve the payroll register for the pay period ending April 18, 2021, totaling $192,766.22. It will also review and approve the April 13, 2021 Committee minutes, purchase requisitions, and claims entered through April 22, 2021. Additionally, the committee will approve utility billing adjustments for December 2020 through March 2021.

• Approve payroll register totaling $192,766.22
• Approve April 13, 2021 Committee minutes
• Approve purchase requisitions
• Approve claims entered through 04/22/2021
• Approve December 2020–March 2021 utility billing adjustments

City/County Planning Board

The City/County Planning Board will meet to approve meeting minutes, hold a public hearing on the Lazy KU Subdivision, and review sign applications for Main Street Perk and Cloudz Vape. No decisions are scheduled on items not listed on the agenda.

• Public Hearing: Lazy KU Subdivision
• Sign Review: Main Street Perk
• Sign Review: Cloudz Vape

City Council

The Laurel City Council will hold a workshop meeting to discuss and potentially act on a roofing contract for city facilities and amendments to construction codes. No formal decisions are scheduled on non-agenda items, and public comments tonight will not be part of the official record.

• Contract with All Seasons Roofing for repairs and installation at Fire/Ambulance/Police Building and Library
• Ordinance amending Title 15 of Laurel Municipal Code related to construction requirements (1st reading)
• Discussion on Chickens

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee met on April 19, 2021, to review only procedural items such as approving prior meeting minutes and scheduling the next meeting. No new business, ordinances, or contracts were discussed or decided.

Laurel Urban Renewal Agency

The Laurel Urban Renewal Agency is meeting to approve minutes, receive updates from Big Sky EDA and Beartooth RC&D, and consider three small grant applications, including one from Mel's Auto Clinic. The agency will also review its budget. The meeting is open to public input on non-agenda items.

• Small Grant Application: Mel's Auto Clinic
• Small Grant Application: David Atkins, 3rd Avenue
• Small Grant Application: Ken & Peggy Miller - 201 E. Main St.
• Budget Review
• Big Sky EDA Update

Library Board

The Laurel Library Board is meeting to review general library operations, including circulation reports and budget matters. The board will also discuss new business items such as Easter updates, hotspot public service announcements, and Montana Library Association (MLA) information, alongside old business regarding book sales and board vacancies.

• Budget discussion
• Book sale update
• Board vacancies
• Hotspot PSAs
• MLA updates

City Council

The Laurel City Council will hold public hearings and vote on several items, including a three-year AFSCME union agreement, a zone change at 801 East Main Street, a zoning variance on East Railroad Street, and an ordinance updating building codes. The council will also consider routine approvals such as payroll, minutes, and appointments to city boards and volunteer services.

• Resolution R21-23: Three-year agreement with AFSCME Local 303
• Resolution R21-26: Zone change for property at 801 East Main Street
• Resolution R21-25: Zoning variance for property on East Railroad Street
• Ordinance O21-02: Amending Title 14 building codes as required by Montana
• Payroll approvals totaling $188,095.20 and $199,003.57

Budget/Finance Committee

The Laurel Budget/Finance Committee is meeting to review and approve routine financial items, including purchase requisitions, claims, and two payroll registers totaling $387,098.77. They will also receive updates on meal/drill pay resolutions and the Cemetery parking lot. No new business is listed.

• Approve payroll register for pay period ending 03/21/2021 totaling $188,095.20
• Approve payroll register for pay period ending 04/04/2021 totaling $199,003.57
• Review and recommend approval of claims entered through 04/09/2021
• Update on meal pay and drill pay resolutions
• Update on Cemetery parking lot

City Council

The Laurel City Council will hold a workshop to discuss several resolutions, including a three-year agreement with AFSCME Local 303 and a request for a traffic study on West Main Street. The Council will also review a zoning variance for East Railroad Street, a zone change for 801 East Main Street, and amendments to Title 14 of the Municipal Code regarding building codes. Additionally, the Council will consider appointments to the volunteer fire department, ambulance service, and library board.

• Three-year agreement with AFSCME Local 303
• Traffic study request for West Main Street
• Zoning variance for East Railroad Street
• Zone change for 801 East Main Street
• Ordinance O21-02 regarding building code amendments

Tree/Park Board

The Laurel Park Board will meet to approve minutes from its March 4, 2021 meeting and discuss two new items: plans for a skate park and replacing equipment in Kids Kingdom. Old business includes updates on Riverside Park and the Jaycee Building, while announcements cover the next meeting date.

• Approve Park Board Minutes of March 4, 2021
• Skate Park discussion
• Replace Equipment in Kids Kingdom Discussion
• Riverside Park update
• Jaycee Building update

City Council

The Laurel City Council will meet to approve minutes, hear committee reports, and vote on five resolutions authorizing contracts and grants totaling over $196,720.40. They will also consider an ordinance updating building code enforcement as required by Montana state law.

• Approve payroll register for PPE totaling $196,720.40
• Amend Large Grant Request Program budget per Urban Renewal Agency recommendation
• Authorize contract with Rocky Mountain Doors for Water Plant door installation
• Authorize contract with CIP Construction Technologies for sewer manhole repairs
• Authorize contract with Laurel Power Systems for Water Treatment Plant aftercooler purchase and installation

Budget/Finance Committee

The Budget/Finance Committee will review and approve minutes, purchase requisitions, claims, and a payroll register totaling $196,720.40. They will also discuss Comp Overtime Reports and receive updates from the Clerk/Treasurer and Mayor. The meeting is routine financial oversight with no major policy decisions.

• Approve payroll register for pay period ending 03/07/2021 totaling $196,720.40
• Review and recommend approval of claims entered through 03/19/2021
• Review and approve purchase requisitions
• Review Comp Overtime Reports
• Next meeting scheduled for April 13, 2021

Emergency Services Committee

The Laurel Emergency Services Committee is meeting to approve several past meeting minutes and receive updates on fire, police, and ambulance services, as well as the mill levy. Public input is limited to three minutes per speaker on non-agenda items.

• Approval of minutes from June 22, 2020, July 27, 2020, September 28, 2020, October 26, 2020, and February 22, 2021
• Fire, Police, Ambulance Updates
• Mill Levy Update

City/County Planning Board

The Laurel City/County Planning Board will hold public hearings on a variance for EBY Trailers on East Railroad Street and a zoning change at 801 E. Main Street. The board will also conduct a sign review for Jimmy John's on Southeast 4th Street and discuss ongoing projects.

• Public hearing for an EBY Trailers variance on E. Railroad St.
• Public hearing for a zone change at 801 E. Main Street
• Sign review for Jimmy John's on SE 4th Street

City Council

The Laurel City Council will hold a workshop to discuss amendments to the city's building code and the Large Grant Request Program budget. Council members will also review a memorandum of understanding regarding donations for improvements at Laurel Lion’s Family Park and consider an individual duck variance.

• Resolution to amend the Large Grant Request Program budget
• Memorandum of Understanding for Laurel Lion’s Family Park improvements
• Ordinance amending Title 14 of the Laurel Municipal Code regarding building codes
• Individual duck variance
• Review of Ordinance 6.16.010

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will meet to approve the minutes from its February 8, 2021 meeting and discuss an emergency call-out report and an engineering report from KLJ Engineering. No new decisions or actions are scheduled beyond these procedural and informational items.

• Approval of minutes from February 8, 2021 meeting
• Review of Emergency Call Out Report
• Review of KLJ Engineering Report

Laurel Urban Renewal Agency

The Laurel Urban Renewal Agency will meet to approve previous meeting minutes, hear updates from the Big Sky Economic Development Authority and Beartooth Resource Conservation & Development Council, and review two small grant requests. No major decisions are scheduled; the meeting is primarily procedural with updates and minor grant reviews.

• Approve February 22, 2021 meeting minutes
• Review small grant request for Ken & Peggy Miller at 201 E. Main St.
• Review small grant request for David Atkins on 3rd Avenue
• Big Sky EDA update
• Beartooth RC&D update

City Council

The Laurel City Council is holding public hearings and considering resolutions on a lot size variance for 503 Fir Avenue/1313 E. Main Street, zone changes for Block 7, Lots 3-11 of Iron Horse Station Subdivision Phase II, declaring city property surplus, and approving a task order for KLJ Engineering for the water storage tank roof recoat project. The council will also approve claims, payroll, minutes, and appoint Josh Anderson to the Police Reserves.

• Public hearing and resolution for variance to minimum lot size at 503 Fir Avenue/1313 E. Main Street
• Public hearing and resolution for zone changes for Block 7, Lots 3-11 Iron Horse Station Subdivision Phase II
• Resolution R21-14 declaring city property surplus for sale or trade
• Resolution R21-17 approving task order for KLJ Engineering for water storage tank roof recoat project
• Payroll register for PPE 2/21/21 totaling $192,321.38

Library Board

The Laurel Library Board is meeting to discuss routine business and several new items, including revising open hours, acquiring iPads, hotspots, and ProBooks, and federal legislation affecting libraries. The board will also review a budget amendment and upcoming book sale, but no decisions are recorded in the agenda.

• Revising open hours
• iPads, hotspots, and ProBooks
• Federal legislation for libraries
• Budget amendment
• Book sale - upcoming

Budget/Finance Committee

The Budget/Finance Committee will review and approve the payroll register for the period ending February 21, 2021, and review claims entered through March 5, 2021. The committee will also receive updates from the Mayor regarding meal and drill pay resolutions and the Cemetery Parking Lot project.

• Approve payroll register totaling $192,321.38
• Review and recommend approval of claims entered through 3/5/2021
• Review purchase requisitions
• Update on Meal Pay and Drill Pay resolution
• Update on Cemetery Parking Lot

Tree/Park Board

The Laurel Park Board is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on rental rules and fees for park facilities. The agenda includes public input, new and old business, and announcements. The next meeting is scheduled for April 1, 2021.

• Discussion of rental rules
• Discussion of rental fees
• Public input limited to 3 minutes per speaker

City Council

The Laurel City Council will review resolutions regarding surplus city property, a lot size variance at 503 Fir Avenue/1313 E. Main Street, and zone changes for the Iron Horse Station subdivision. The Council will also discuss a task order for the Water Storage Tank Roof Recoat project and review funding mechanisms for emergency services, including an ambulance mill levy.

• Resolution to declare city property as surplus
• Variance request for 503 Fir Avenue/1313 E. Main Street
• Zone changes for Iron Horse Station Subdivision, Phase II
• Task order for KLJ Engineering Inc. for water tank roof recoating
• Discussion on ambulance mill levy and emergency services funding

City Council

The Laurel City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a conditional land use permit for a beverage kiosk called Soda Station at 720 1st Avenue. They will also consider resolutions to purchase a backhoe from RDO Equipment, approve task orders with KLJ Engineering for pavement maintenance and a water system report, and adopt a transportation coordination plan. The agenda includes routine consent items such as claims, payroll, and financial statements.

• Public hearing and Resolution R21-09 for conditional use of property for Soda Station beverage kiosk at 720 1st Avenue
• Resolution R21-10 selecting RDO Equipment as successful bidder for backhoe purchase
• Resolution R21-11 approving task order with KLJ Engineering for 2021 Pavement Maintenance Project
• Resolution R21-12 approving task order with KLJ Engineering for updated Water System Preliminary Engineering Report
• Resolution R21-13 adopting Laurel Transportation System Coordination Plan

Budget/Finance Committee

The Budget/Finance Committee will review and approve routine financial items, including purchase requisitions for sewer pump repair and ambulance air conditioning, monthly financials, claims, and a payroll register. They will also receive updates on meal/drill pay resolution and the cemetery parking lot.

• Purchase requisition from Sewer Department for pump repair
• Purchase requisition from Ambulance Department for AC installation at FAP Building
• Payroll register for pay period ending 02/07/2021 totaling $203,294.13
• Review of May and June 2020 financials
• Claims entered through 02/19/2021

Emergency Services Committee

The Laurel Emergency Services Committee will meet to receive updates from local emergency service directors and continue discussion on a safety mill levy. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda, and the meeting includes standard procedural items like approval of past minutes.

• Safety Mill Levy Discussion continued
• Updates from Ambulance Director, Fire and Police Chief or representatives

Laurel Urban Renewal Agency

The agency will consider small grant applications for Atkins 3rd Avenue, the Kwiki Car Wash sign, and Sunlight Properties on S. 1st Ave. Additionally, the committee will discuss the 2021 large grant program and receive updates from Big Sky EDA and Beartooth RC&D.

• Small Grant Application: Atkins 3rd Avenue
• Small Grant Application: Rutt - Kwiki Car Wash Sign
• Small Grant Application: Sunlight Properties - S. 1st Ave
• Discussion: 2021 Large Grants

City/County Planning Board

The Laurel City/County Planning Board will hold public hearings on a variance request for 503 Fir Ave and a zone change for lots in the Iron Horse Station Subdivision. They will also review a sign application from Sunlight Properties and approve the January meeting minutes. Public input is limited to three minutes per speaker.

• Public hearing: Variance request for 503 Fir Ave
• Public hearing: Zone change request for lots in Iron Horse Station Subdivision
• Sign review: Sunlight Properties
• Approve meeting minutes from January 20, 2021

City Council

The Laurel City Council is meeting in a workshop to discuss and vote on several resolutions, including approving a conditional use permit for a beverage kiosk, selecting a bidder for a backhoe, and setting fees for Riverside Hall. They will also discuss electronic recycling and review the draft agenda for the next meeting.

• Conditional use for Soda Station beverage kiosk at 720 1st Avenue (public hearing 2.23.2021)
• Selecting RDO Equipment as successful bidder for backhoe purchase
• Task order with KLJ Engineering for 2021 Pavement Maintenance Project
• Task order for KLJ Engineering to prepare updated Water System Preliminary Engineering Report
• Creating fees and charges for Riverside Hall

Library Board

The Laurel Library Board meeting originally scheduled for February 9, 2021, was cancelled due to extremely cold weather. No business was conducted during this time.

• Meeting cancelled due to weather

City Council

The Laurel City Council is meeting to consider routine approvals and a closed executive session on litigation. The main action is a resolution authorizing the mayor to sign a settlement agreement resolving a dispute with Iron Horse Subdivision. The agenda also includes approval of minutes, claims, and a payroll register.

• Resolution R21-08 authorizing mayor to execute settlement agreement with Iron Horse Subdivision
• Approval of payroll register for PPE 1/24/2021 totaling $191,118.18
• Claims entered through February 5, 2021
• Closed executive session on litigation
• Approval of minutes from January 26, 2021

Public Works Committee

The committee will meet to review the Emergency Call Outs Report and a report from KLJ Engineering. The agenda also includes the approval of minutes from the January 11, 2021, meeting.

• Approval of minutes from January 11, 2021
• Emergency Call Outs Report
• KLJ Engineering Report

Tree/Park Board

The Laurel Park Board is meeting to approve minutes from January 7 and 27, 2021, and to discuss new business on hall rental rules and old business on online reservation options. Public input is limited to three minutes per speaker, and no action will be taken on items not on the agenda.

• Hall Rental Rules discussion
• Online Reservation Options discussion
• Approval of Park Board Minutes from January 7 and 27, 2021

City Council

The Laurel City Council is holding a workshop to discuss several items, including a resolution on fees for hall rental in Riverside Park, an update to the personnel handbook, a discussion on an emergency services community survey, and a traffic study on W. Main and 5th Ave. No final decisions are expected, as this is a workshop meeting.

• Resolution on fees for hall rental in Riverside Park
• Personnel handbook update
• Discussion on emergency services community survey
• Traffic study on W. Main and 5th Ave.

Cemetery Commission

The Laurel Cemetery Commission will meet to review minutes from their September 29, 2020, meeting. The agenda includes discussions regarding the cemetery parking lot, a kiosk, and new signage.

• Approval of September 29, 2020, meeting minutes
• Update on cemetery parking lot
• Discussion regarding cemetery kiosk
• Discussion regarding cemetery sign

Tree/Park Board

The Laurel Park Board will consider establishing fees for renting Jaycee Hall. The meeting includes public input, new business, and announcements, but the only substantive item is the fee discussion.

• Establish fees for renting Jaycee Hall

Budget/Finance Committee

The Laurel Budget/Finance Committee is meeting to review routine financial items including purchase requisitions, claims through 01/22/2021, and a payroll register totaling $201,515.07. They will also receive updates on meal pay drill pay, transit bus repairs, and the cemetery parking lot. No new business is on the agenda.

• Review and approve purchase requisitions
• Review claims entered through 01/22/2021
• Approve payroll register for pay period ending 01/10/2021 totaling $201,515.07
• Update on transit bus repairs
• Update on cemetery parking lot

City Council

The Laurel City Council will hold public hearings on a budget amendment and a new fire prevention code, then vote on several resolutions including a K-9 training contract, multiple engineering task orders for water and wastewater projects, and a budget amendment. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes, claims, and payroll.

• Resolution R21-02: Contract with Shallow Creek Kennels Inc. for K-9 training services for the police department
• Resolution R21-03: Task order with KLJ Engineering for 5th Avenue Water Main Re-Route
• Resolution R21-04: Task order with KLJ Engineering for Screw Pump 'B' rehabilitation at wastewater treatment plant
• Resolution R21-05: Task order with KLJ Engineering for Water Treatment Plant Lift Well Replacement
• Ordinance O21-01: New Title 13 'Fire Prevention and Protection' updating fire codes

City/County Planning Board

The Laurel City/County Planning Board will meet to approve minutes from December 16, 2020, and consider a conditional land use application for a Soda Station kiosk. The agenda also includes public input, upcoming projects, and announcements. No other substantive items are listed.

• Conditional land use: Soda Station kiosk
• Approve meeting minutes from December 16, 2020
• Public input (3-minute limit per speaker)

City Council

The Laurel City Council is holding a workshop to discuss and potentially approve several resolutions, including a contract with Shallow Creek Kennels for K-9 training services for the police department, multiple task orders with KLJ Engineering for water and wastewater projects, a budget amendment for library and medical levy funds, and an ordinance updating fire prevention codes. Public input is limited to three minutes per speaker, and comments on items with upcoming public hearings are deferred.

• Resolution authorizing contract with Shallow Creek Kennels Inc. for K-9 training services
• Task order with KLJ Engineering for 5th Avenue Water Main Re-Route
• Task order with KLJ Engineering for Screw Pump 'B' rehabilitation at wastewater treatment plant
• Task order with KLJ Engineering for Water Treatment Plant Lift Well Replacement
• Ordinance O21-01 creating Title 13 'Fire Prevention and Protection'

Library Board

The Laurel Library Board is meeting to handle routine business including minutes, correspondence, and a circulation report. New business includes discussing iPads, hotspots, and ProBooks, setting book sale dates, and filling board vacancies. Old business includes an update on CARES Act funding and foundation business.

• Discussion of iPads, Hotspots & ProBooks
• Book sale dates
• Board vacancies
• CARES Act funding update
• Foundation business

City Council

The Laurel City Council will consider adopting the 2020 City Growth Policy and a new fire prevention and protection code, along with several appointments and routine approvals. The meeting includes public comment periods and a consent agenda for claims and payroll.

• Resolution R21-01 to adopt the 2020 City of Laurel Growth Policy
• Ordinance O21-01 creating Title 13 'Fire Prevention and Protection' and amending Titles 15 and 8
• Appointment of Wallace Hall to the Police Commission (term ending April 30, 2023)
• Appointment of Don Smarsh to the Laurel Urban Renewal Agency (term ending December 31, 2023)
• Payroll register for PPE 12/27/2020 totaling $164,132.16

Budget/Finance Committee

The Laurel Budget/Finance Committee will review and approve routine financial items, including purchase requisitions for a lift pump and a police department toughbook, an increase to an ambulance CPR training module, claims from three periods, and a payroll register totaling $164,132.16. They will also receive updates on meal pay and drill pay resolutions, transit bus repairs, and the cemetery parking lot. The meeting is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions on the agenda.

• Purchase requisition for lift pump
• Toughbook purchase requisition from Police Department
• Increase to ambulance CPR training module
• Claims entered through 12/04/2020, 12/18/2020, and 01/08/2021
• Payroll register for pay period ending 12/27/2020 totaling $164,132.16

Public Works Committee

The Laurel Public Works Committee will meet to discuss upcoming 2021 infrastructure projects and a report from KLJ. The committee will also review emergency call-outs from November and December 2020 and address a fire hydrant water pressure issue.

• Review of 2021 Public Works Projects
• KLJ Report
• Fire hydrant water pressure issue
• Emergency call-outs for November and December 2020

Tree/Park Board

The Laurel Park Board is meeting to discuss updates on several parks and facilities, including Riverside Park, Lions Park, and Jaycee Hall, as well as plans for summer camping. The agenda includes public input, new and old business, and announcements. No specific decisions or proposals are detailed in the agenda.

• Riverside Park update
• Lions Park update
• Jaycee Hall update
• Discussion of summer camping

City Council

The Laurel City Council is holding a workshop to discuss and potentially act on several items, including adopting the 2020 City Growth Policy and a new fire prevention and protection code. They will also consider appointments to the Police Commission and Urban Renewal Agency, and discuss meeting venues. Public input is limited to three minutes per speaker, and comments on items with upcoming public hearings are deferred.

• Resolution to adopt the 2020 City of Laurel Growth Policy
• Ordinance creating Title 13 'Fire Prevention and Protection' and amending Titles 15 and 8
• Appointment to Police Commission for a three-year term ending April 30, 2023
• Appointment to Laurel Urban Renewal Agency for term ending December 31, 2023
• Discussion on meeting venue