Laurel public meetings in 2022

City Council

The Laurel City Council is meeting to consider several resolutions, including adopting a new official schedule of fees and charges, authorizing agreements for road and sidewalk work on South 4th Street, and supporting Montana League of Cities and Towns resolutions. They will also approve routine items like claims and payroll. A public hearing will be held on the fee schedule.

• Public hearing and Resolution R22-81 to adopt an official schedule of fees and charges
• Resolution R22-78 authorizing construction and maintenance agreement for South 4th Street roadway
• Resolution R22-79 authorizing agreement with Montana DOT for sidewalk installation/upgrade off South 4th Street
• Resolution R22-82 authorizing purchase of vehicle and equipment from Kois Brothers Equipment Company
• Approval of payroll register for 12/11/2022 totaling $213,124.12

Budget/Finance Committee

The Laurel Budget/Finance Committee will review and approve routine financial items, including purchase requisitions, council claims, and a payroll register totaling $213,124.12. They will also review a Comp/OT report and receive updates from the mayor and clerk treasurer. The meeting is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions on the agenda.

• Approve payroll register for pay period ending December 11, 2022, totaling $213,124.12
• Review and approve purchase requisitions
• Review and approve council claims entered through December 23, 2022
• Review Comp/OT report for pay period ending December 11, 2022
• Next meeting scheduled for January 10, 2022 (likely 2023)

City/County Planning Board

The Laurel City/County Planning Board will meet to consider the Holycross Subdivision Preliminary Plat and sign permits for Beartooth Pediatric Dental and Albertsons. The board will also review the planner vacancy and past meeting minutes from October 19th, 2022.

• Holycross Subdivision Preliminary Plat
• Sign permit for Beartooth Pediatric Dental
• Sign permit for Albertsons
• Discussion regarding the Planner Vacancy

City Council

The City Council is holding a workshop to review several resolutions. These include infrastructure agreements for South 4th Street and the adoption of an official schedule of fees and charges.

• Construction and maintenance agreement for South 4th Street public roadway
• Agreement with Montana Department of Transportation for South 4th Street sidewalks
• Adoption of an official schedule of fees and charges for the City of Laurel
• Purchase of a vehicle and equipment from Kois Brothers Equipment Company, Inc.
• Agreement with 120 Water Audit, Inc. for lead service line compliance

Laurel Urban Renewal Agency

The Laurel Urban Renewal Agency will hold a routine meeting to elect a chair and vice chair, discuss the future of the board, and review a grant and city resolution from last year. Public input is limited to three minutes per speaker, and no action will be taken on items not on the agenda.

• Election of chair and vice chair of LURA Board
• Discussion of the future of the board
• Grant discussion and city resolution passed last year

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will meet to discuss reports regarding emergency call outs and the PERS Water System. The meeting includes a presentation by Ryan with KLJ.

• Draft PERS Water System Report presentation by KLJ
• Emergency Call Out Report
• KLJ Report

City Council

The Laurel City Council will hold public hearings and consider resolutions to increase municipal solid waste rates effective January 1, 2023, and to adopt an official schedule of fees and charges. The council will also consider an ordinance amending the Construction Board of Appeals provisions in the municipal code. Several appointments to city boards and commissions are scheduled, along with routine consent items and reports.

• Public hearing and Resolution R22-77 to increase solid waste rates effective Jan 1, 2023
• Resolution R22-76 to adopt an official schedule of fees and charges
• Ordinance O22-07 amending Section 14.04 on Construction Board of Appeals
• Payroll register approval totaling $246,744.73
• Appointments to Fire Department, Library Board, Police Commission, Park Board, and others

Library Board

The Library Board will meet to review staff evaluations and shelving upgrades. The board is also scheduled to discuss policy updates and mill levy plans.

• Shelving upgrades
• Mill levy plans
• Staff evaluations
• Policy updates
• Book sale final numbers

Budget/Finance Committee

The Budget/Finance Committee will review and approve routine financial items including purchase requisitions, council claims, utility billing adjustments, and a payroll register totaling $246,744.73. They will also review a comp/OT report and receive updates from the mayor and clerk treasurer. The meeting is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions on the agenda.

• Approve payroll register for pay period ending November 27, 2022 totaling $246,744.73
• Review and approve council claims entered through December 9, 2022
• Review and approve November 2022 utility billing adjustments
• Review comp/OT report for pay period ending November 27, 2022
• Next meeting scheduled for December 27, 2022

City Council

The Laurel City Council is holding a workshop to discuss and potentially act on several appointments, a proclamation, and resolutions including a solid waste rate increase and a new fee schedule. The meeting is primarily a discussion session, with formal action expected at a later date.

• Resolution to approve solid waste rate increase effective January 1, 2023
• Resolution to adopt official schedule of fees and charges
• Resolution authorizing Mayor to sign MOU regarding House Bill 121
• Ordinance amending Construction Board of Appeals (Section 14.04)
• Appointments to Fire Department, Library Board, Police Commission, Park Board, and other boards

Tree/Park Board

The Park Board is meeting to review a park donation from Melissa Saylor and discuss a Park Maintenance District. The board will also address ongoing projects at Riverside, Lions, and Thompson parks.

• Park donation from Melissa Saylor ("Love for Lexie")
• Park Maintenance District discussion
• Playground equipment at Lions Park
• Splash Park at Thompson Park
• Lighting, electrical, and building updates at Riverside Park

Emergency Services Committee

The Emergency Services Committee will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and receive updates from the city's emergency departments. No specific ordinances or contracts are listed for decision.

• Updates from Ambulance Director Lyndy Gurchiek
• Updates from Fire Chief Brent Peters
• Updates from Police Chief Stan Langve
• Approval of September 26, 2022 minutes
• Approval of October 24, 2022 minutes

City Council

The Laurel City Council will consider several resolutions and an ordinance, including participation in Montana's Intercap loan program, a memorandum of understanding with Beartooth RC&D, a contract with True North Contracting, and an MOU with MDT for West Railroad Street. The council will also appoint Rick Musson to the Police Commission and amend the Construction Board of Appeals ordinance. Most items are on the consent agenda and will be voted on together unless removed.

• Resolution R22-71: Authorize participation in Montana's Intercap loan program
• Resolution R22-72: MOU with Beartooth RC&D
• Resolution R22-73: Independent contractor contract with True North Contracting
• Resolution R22-74: MOU with Montana DOT for West Railroad Street planning/construction
• Ordinance O22-07: Amend Section 14.04 on Construction Board of Appeals

Budget/Finance Committee

The Budget/Finance Committee will review and approve routine financial items including purchase requisitions, council claims, utility billing adjustments, and a payroll register totaling $217,635.63. They will also review a Comp/OT report and receive updates from the Mayor and Clerk Treasurer. The meeting is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions on the agenda.

• Approve payroll register for pay period ending November 13, 2022, totaling $217,635.63
• Review and approve council claims entered through November 18, 2022
• Review and approve October 2022 utility billing adjustments
• Review Comp/OT report for pay period ending November 13, 2022
• Next meeting scheduled for December 13, 2022

Public Works Committee

The Laurel Public Works Committee is meeting to approve the minutes from October 17, 2022, and to receive reports on emergency call-outs and from engineering firm KLJ. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific action items or proposals listed.

• Approval of minutes from October 17, 2022
• Emergency Call Out Report
• KLJ Report

City Council

The City Council is meeting for a workshop to review several resolutions and one ordinance. The session includes discussions on infrastructure planning and appointments to city commissions.

• MOU with Montana Department of Transportation for West Railroad Street planning and construction
• Appointment of Rick Musson to the Police Commission
• Service contract with True North Contracting
• MOU with Beartooth Resource Conservation & Development Area, Inc.
• Ordinance amending Section 14.04 of the Municipal Code regarding the Construction Board of Appeals

City Council

The Laurel City Council will hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending special event permit rules, and will vote on resolutions to declare city property surplus, authorize a loan for a garbage truck, and set a public hearing for solid waste rate increases. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes, claims, and payroll.

• Public hearing on ordinance amending Title 12.18 special event permits
• Resolution R22-68 declaring city property surplus for sale or trade
• Resolution R22-69 authorizing loan from Montana Board of Investments for garbage truck purchase
• Resolution R22-70 setting public hearing for solid waste rate increase
• Payroll register approval totaling $210,580.86

Budget/Finance Committee

The Budget/Finance Committee will review and approve routine financial items, including purchase requisitions, council claims, and a payroll register totaling $210,580.86. They will also review compensation/overtime reports and receive updates from the mayor and clerk treasurer. The meeting is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions on the agenda.

• Approve payroll register for pay period ending October 30, 2022, totaling $210,580.86
• Review and approve purchase requisitions
• Review and approve council claims entered through November 4, 2022
• Review Comp/OT reports for pay period ending October 30, 2022
• Next meeting scheduled for November 22, 2022

Tree/Park Board

The Laurel Park Board is meeting to discuss several park-related items, including a potential donation from 'Love for Lexie', a skate park group, and a park maintenance district. They will also review old business on playground equipment, bike parks, splash parks, and lighting at various parks.

• Love for Lexie park donation request
• Skate Park Group discussion
• Park Maintenance District
• Playground equipment at Lions Park
• Splash Park at Thompson Park

City Council

The Laurel City Council will hold a workshop on November 1, 2022, to discuss several administrative and legislative items. The agenda includes resolutions regarding surplus city property, a loan for purchasing a garbage truck, and a proposal to increase solid waste rates. The council will also review an ordinance amending special event permits.

• Resolution declaring certain city property as surplus for sale or trade
• Resolution authorizing a Montana Board of Investments Intercap loan to purchase a garbage truck
• Resolution of intent to increase solid waste rates and set a public hearing date
• Ordinance No. O22-06 amending Laurel Municipal Code Title 12.18 relating to special event permits

Library Board

The Laurel Library Board is meeting to review board minutes, correspondence, and circulation reports. New business includes a discussion on the library budget and mills. Old business covers final numbers for the Summer Reading Program and Summer Lunches, alongside workshop reports.

• Library Budget - Mills?
• Summer Reading Program - final numbers
• Summer Lunches - final numbers
• Workshops - reports

City Council

The City Council will vote on a special review application for alcohol sales at 701 East Main Street. The body is also considering updates to the municipal code regarding special event permits and filling several committee appointments.

• Resolution No. R22-67: Special Review for Pelican Café, Llc for onsite sale and consumption of alcohol at 701 East Main Street
• Ordinance No. O22-06: Amending Title 12.18 of the Laurel Municipal Code regarding special event permits
• Approval of payroll register for PPE 10/16/2022 totaling $218,444.63
• Appointment of Aron Kostelecky and Jonathan Gotschall to the Public Works Committee
• Appointment of Camilla Nelson to the Laurel Urban Renewal Agency and Richard Klose to the City/County Planning Board

Budget/Finance Committee

The Budget/Finance Committee will meet to review and approve city expenditures and payroll. The body will also receive updates from the Mayor and Clerk Treasurer.

• Payroll register for pay period ending October 16, 2022 totaling $218,444.63
• Council claims entered through October 21, 2022
• Purchase requisitions
• Comp/OT reports for pay period ending October 16, 2022

Emergency Services Committee

The Emergency Services Committee will meet to review updates from the city's ambulance, fire, and police departments. The body will also consider the approval of minutes from the September 26, 2022 meeting.

• Updates from Ambulance Director Lyndy Gurchiek
• Updates from Fire Chief Brent Peters
• Updates from Police Chief Stan Langve
• Approval of September 26, 2022 minutes

City/County Planning Board

The City/County Planning Board will hold a public hearing and review a request for alcohol sales at 701 E. Main Street. The board will also consider a sign permit for two local businesses.

• Public hearing for alcohol sales at Pelican Cafe (701 E. Main Street)
• Special Review for alcohol sales at Pelican Cafe (701 E. Main Street)
• Pole sign permit for Chen's Express and City Brew

City Council

The City Council is meeting for a workshop to discuss a vision statement and review an ordinance regarding special event permits. The body will also consider several appointments to city committees and boards.

• Ordinance amending Title 12.18 of the Laurel Municipal Code regarding special event permits
• Appointment of Aron Kostelecky to the Public Works Committee
• Appointment of Jonathan Gotschall to the Public Works Committee
• Appointment of Camilla Nelson to the Laurel Urban Renewal Agency
• Appointment of Richard Klose to the City/County Planning Board

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will meet to review reports and approve previous meeting minutes. The agenda focuses on operational updates rather than new ordinances or budget changes.

• Approval of September 19, 2022 minutes
• Emergency Call Out Report
• KLJ Report

City Council

The City Council will discuss authorizing grant applications for water, sewer, and stormwater improvements on South 4th Street. The body is also considering a request for Bridge and Road Safety and Accountability Program funds.

• Resolution R22-65: Application for ARPA grant funds for South 4th Street Water, Sewer Stormwater, Infrastructure Improvements Project
• Resolution R22-66: Request for Bridge and Road Safety and Accountability Program Funds
• Approval of payroll register for PPE 10/2/2022 totaling $220,496.95

Budget/Finance Committee

The Laurel Budget/Finance Committee is meeting to review and approve routine financial items, including purchase requisitions, council claims, utility billing adjustments, a payroll register totaling $220,496.95, and financial statements from February through June 2022. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Payroll register for pay period ending October 2, 2022 totaling $220,496.95
• Council claims entered through October 7, 2022
• September 2022 Utility Billing Adjustments
• Financial statements for February through June 2022
• Comp/OT reports for pay period ending October 2, 2022

Tree/Park Board

The Laurel Park Board is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on several park-related items, including the creation of a park maintenance district, renting tables and chairs at Jaycee Hall, and updates to various parks. The agenda includes both new and old business, with no final decisions indicated in the agenda text.

• Park Maintenance District
• Tables and Chairs for Rent at Jaycee Hall
• Irrigation System at Lions Park
• Playground Equipment at Lions Park
• Splash Park at Thompson Park

City Council

The Laurel City Council will hold a workshop meeting to review and vote on resolutions, including adopting a new vision and mission statement for the city and applying for a federal grant to fund South 4th Street water, sewer, and stormwater infrastructure improvements. The council will also discuss the distribution of Bridge and Road Safety and Accountability Program funds.

• Adopt Vision and Mission Statement for the City of Laurel
• Apply for American Rescue Plan Act Competitive Grant for South 4th Street water, sewer, and stormwater infrastructure improvements
• Request distribution of Bridge and Road Safety and Accountability Program funds

City Council

The Laurel City Council will meet to approve minutes, payroll registers totaling $431,580.77, and two ordinances amending the municipal code. Two public hearings will be held on court clerk and code adoption changes. Appointments and a resolution regarding city accounts will also be considered.

• Approval of payroll registers totaling $216,114.43, $4,632.18, and $210,834.16
• Public hearings on ordinances amending city court clerk and municipal code provisions
• Appointment of Gabriel Seibert to the Laurel Police Department
• Resolution R22-64 authorizing Deputy Clerk/Treasurer Amber Hatton to access all city accounts
• Ordinance O22-04 amending city court clerk provisions in the municipal code

Budget/Finance Committee

The Budget/Finance Committee will review various city expenditures, including payroll registers and purchase requisitions. The body will also examine utility billing adjustments and financial updates from the Clerk Treasurer.

• Payroll register for period ending September 4, 2022: $216,114.43
• Payroll register for period ending September 18, 2022: $210,834.16
• Retro payroll for September 14, 2022: $4,632.18
• August 2022 Utility Billing Adjustments
• Claims entered through September 23, 2022

Emergency Services Committee

The Laurel Emergency Services Committee will meet to approve prior meeting minutes and hear updates from the ambulance, fire, and police departments. No decisions or new business items are listed on the agenda.

City Council

The City Council will meet for a workshop to discuss city vision, garbage rates, and potential new advisory boards. The body is also reviewing ordinances regarding the City Court Clerk and general code adoption.

• Discussion of garbage rates
• Proposed Revenue Advisory Board and Parking Advisory Board
• Ordinance O22-04 regarding the City Court Clerk
• Ordinance O22-05 regarding general provisions of the Laurel Municipal Code
• Resolution to add Deputy Clerk/Treasurer Amber Hatton to all city accounts

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will meet to review reports and discuss water infrastructure. The agenda includes a discussion regarding the water reservoir.

• Water Reservoir Discussion
• Emergency Call Out Report
• KLJ Report

Library Board

The Laurel Library Board is meeting to discuss general operations, including a mill levy discussion, budget update, and reports on the summer reading program and summer lunches. Public input is limited to three minutes per speaker, and no action will be taken on items not on the agenda.

• Mill Levy Discussion
• Budget Update
• Summer Reading Program
• Summer Lunches
• Circulation Report

City Council

The Laurel City Council will hold a public hearing and consider ordinances to update building codes and amend city code provisions, as well as a resolution granting a sewer system variance for a subdivision. The agenda also includes routine approvals of claims, payroll, and committee minutes.

• Public hearing and Ordinance O22-03 amending Title 14 building codes
• Resolution R22-63 granting variance for low-pressure sewer system at Goldberg Sporting Estates Subdivision
• Ordinance O22-04 amending City Court Clerk provisions
• Ordinance O22-05 amending code adoption chapter
• Payroll registers totaling $217,920.27

Budget/Finance Committee

The committee will review various financial records, including purchase requisitions and utility billing adjustments. Members will consider approving a payroll register and claims for submission to the City Council.

• Payroll register for period ending August 21, 2022 totaling $217,920.27
• Claims entered through September 9, 2022
• August 2022 Utility Billing Adjustments
• Purchase requisitions
• Comp/OT report for pay period August 21, 2022

City Council

The Laurel City Council is holding a special meeting to adopt the final budget for fiscal year 2022-2023 and to levy property taxes for general and specific purposes. The agenda includes a public hearing on the budget and tax resolutions, followed by a consent agenda containing numerous resolutions that levy assessments for special districts (lighting, street sweeping, street maintenance, sidewalk improvements) and delinquent utility charges. The meeting is largely procedural, focused on annual fiscal actions.

• Public hearing on budget and tax resolutions for FY 2022-23
• Resolution R22-47: Adopting final budget for FY 2022-23
• Resolution R22-48: Levying taxes for general and specific purposes
• Resolutions R22-49 to R22-62: Levying assessments for lighting, street, sidewalk, and garbage districts, plus delinquent water/sewer charges
• Consent agenda with multiple resolutions voted on together

City Council

The Laurel City Council will hold a workshop meeting to discuss and potentially vote on several ordinances and a variance request. Items include a resolution for a low-pressure sewer system in the Goldberg Sporting Estates Subdivision and amendments to building codes and municipal code chapters. The meeting also includes a discussion on parking expectations.

• Resolution granting variance for Goldberg Sporting Estates Subdivision low-pressure sewer system
• Ordinance O22-03 amending building code enforcement (public hearing scheduled 9.13.2022)
• Ordinance amending City Court Clerk provisions in municipal code
• Ordinance amending general provisions in municipal code
• Discussion on parking expectations

Tree/Park Board

The Laurel Park Board is meeting to approve minutes and discuss several park-related items, including the South Pond water system, a pool project with LARC, a splash park, and a kids' swing at South Pond. Public input is limited to three minutes per speaker, and no action will be taken on items not on the agenda.

• Approval of Park Board minutes from August 4, 2022
• Jamie Krug: 4-H; 22 Project
• South Pond water system
• Elizabeth Terrel with LARC (pool)
• Camii Nelsom splash park

City Council

The Laurel City Council will hold a special workshop on August 30, 2022, to discuss the city budget during an executive review. The meeting also includes time for public input on items not on the agenda.

• Budget Discussion

City Council

This is a special City Council workshop meeting focused on budget discussion. The agenda includes public input for items not on the agenda, but no formal action is expected. The meeting is primarily for discussion, with an upcoming public hearing noted for some items.

• Budget discussion
• Public input limited to 3 minutes per speaker
• Upcoming public hearing for discussion items

City Council

The City Council will consider an ordinance to update building code enforcement to meet state requirements. The body is also deciding on several resolutions involving a labor union MOU, a school resource officer program, and an encroachment permit.

• Ordinance O22-03: Amending building code adoption and enforcement per state requirements
• Resolution R22-43: Memorandum of Understanding with AFSCME Local 303
• Resolution R22-45: Agreement with Laurel Public Schools, District 7 & 7-70 for School Resource Officer Program
• Resolution R22-44: Encroachment permit for Billings Bench Water Association
• Approval of payroll register for PPE 8/7/2022 totaling $215,632.52

Budget/Finance Committee

The Laurel Budget/Finance Committee will meet to review and approve minutes, purchase requisitions, claims, utility billing adjustments, and a payroll register totaling $215,632.52 for the pay period ending August 7, 2022. The agenda also includes reviewing comp/OT reports, along with updates from the Mayor and Clerk Treasurer.

• Review and approve payroll register totaling $215,632.52 for pay period ending August 7, 2022
• Review and approve July 2022 Utility Billing Adjustments
• Review and approve claims entered through August 19, 2022
• Review purchase requisitions
• Review Comp/OT reports for pay period ending August 7, 2022

Emergency Services Committee

The Laurel Emergency Services Committee is scheduled to meet on August 22, 2022, to review department updates and discuss ongoing committee business. The agenda includes updates from the Ambulance Director, Fire Chief, and Police Chief, as well as a status report on the state traffic study.

• Approval of the Minutes from June 27, 2022 and July 25, 2022
• Updates from Ambulance Director Lyndy Gurchiek, Fire Chief Brent Peters, and Police Chief Stan Langve
• Discussion regarding the Police Commission Oversight Committee
• Update on the Traffic Study from state

City Council

The City Council will discuss updating municipal building codes to meet state requirements and a memorandum of understanding with AFSCME Local 303. The meeting includes appointments to the Board of Health and Urban Renewal Agency, as well as a budget update.

• Ordinance amending Title 14 of the Laurel Municipal Code regarding building codes
• Memorandum of Understanding with Local Union Local 303 (AFSCME)
• Agreement regarding School Resource Officer Program with Laurel Public Schools, District 7 & 7-70
• Encroachment Permit with Billings Bench Water Association
• Appointment of Casey Wheeler to the Board of Health and Jodi MacKay to the Laurel Urban Renewal Agency

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will meet to approve past meeting minutes and hear a general report, but no new decisions or actions are scheduled. Public input is allowed but will not result in committee action.

City Council

The Laurel City Council is meeting to discuss and decide on several matters, including public hearings for property annexation and building code amendments. The agenda also includes scheduled votes on a roadway agreement with Montana Rail Link, board appointments, professional services contracts, and the final plat for Cherry Hill Subdivision 3rd Filing.

• Public hearing and Resolution R22-40 for the annexation and zoning of approximately one acre of property
• Public hearings and ordinances (O22-01 and O22-02) amending municipal building, energy, swimming pool, and technical codes
• Approval of Payroll Register totaling $166,233.35
• Resolution R22-39 authorizing a construction and maintenance agreement with Montana Rail Link for South 4th Street
• Resolution R22-41 for professional services with Prothman for city planner employment sourcing

Library Board

The Library Board will meet to vote on the budget and discuss the mill levy. The board will also receive reports on the MLA Tri-Conference and the Summer Reading Program.

• Budget vote
• Mill levy discussion
• MLA Tri-Conference attendee reports
• Summer Reading Program Book Buzz
• Summer Lunches

Budget/Finance Committee

The Laurel Budget/Finance Committee is meeting to review and approve routine financial items, including meeting minutes, purchase requisitions, claims through August 5, 2022, and a payroll register totaling $166,233.35. They will also review compensation/overtime reports and receive updates from the Mayor and Clerk Treasurer. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approve payroll register for pay period July 24, 2022 totaling $166,233.35
• Review and approve claims entered through August 5, 2022
• Review and approve purchase requisitions
• Review Comp/OT reports for pay period ending July 24, 2022
• Next meeting scheduled for August 23, 2022 at 5:30 PM

Tree/Park Board

The Park Board is meeting to discuss new business including rental software for JC Hall and park shelters. The board will also review updates on several ongoing park projects and water systems.

• Software for renting JC Hall and shelters in Lion's and Thompson parks
• Storm Water Project using Russell Park
• South Pond water system
• Fir Field Bike Park
• Lighting and Electrical at Riverside Park

City Council

The City Council is meeting for a workshop to discuss the annexation of one acre of property and updates to municipal building and technical codes. The body will also consider several board and department appointments.

• Resolution for annexation and zoning of approximately one acre of property adjacent to the city
• Ordinance No. O22-01 regarding building, energy conservation, and swimming pool and spa codes
• Ordinance No. O22-02 amending Section 1.28.040 regarding technical codes
• Appointments of Justin Harris and Matthew Tygart to the Laurel Volunteer Fire Department
• Appointment of Richard Herr to the City County Planning Board

City/County Planning Board

The Laurel City/County Planning Board will meet to approve minutes and consider several sign permits, including for City Brew, T-Mobile, SCL Health, Walmart, and Your Pie, along with Your Pie's development. Public input is limited to three minutes per speaker, and no action will be taken on items not on the agenda.

• Approve minutes from June 15, 2022
• City Brew sign permit
• T-Mobile sign permit
• SCL Health sign
• Walmart sign permit

City Council

The City Council will consider updating municipal codes for building, energy conservation, and swimming pools. The body is also deciding on the final plat for the Cherry Hills Subdivision 3rd Filing and a revised agreement with the Library Board of Trustees.

• Approval of payroll register totaling $250,763.07
• Resolution No. R22-38: Final Plat of Cherry Hills Subdivision 3rd Filing
• Ordinance No. O22-01: Adoption of building, energy conservation, and swimming pool and spa codes
• Ordinance No. O22-02: Amendments to technical codes in the Laurel Municipal Code
• Resolution No. R22-37: Revised Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Laurel Library Board of Trustees

Budget/Finance Committee

The Budget/Finance Committee is meeting to review financial records and expenditures. The body will consider the approval of purchase requisitions and claims entered through July 22, 2022.

• Payroll register for pay period July 20, 2022 totaling $250,763.07
• Purchase requisitions
• Claims entered through July 22, 2022
• Comp/OT report for pay period July 10, 2022

Emergency Services Committee

The Emergency Services Committee will meet to receive updates from the city's ambulance, fire, and police departments. The committee will also review minutes from the June 27, 2022 meeting.

• Updates from Ambulance Director Lyndy Gurchiek
• Updates from Fire Chief Brent Peters
• Updates from Police Chief Stan Langve
• Approval of June 27, 2022 minutes

City/County Planning Board

The City/County Planning Board will meet to approve the minutes from the June 15, 2022 meeting and review four sign permit applications: City Brew, T-Mobile, SCL Health, and Walmart. No new business beyond these items is scheduled for action.

• Approve minutes from June 15, 2022
• City Brew Sign Permit
• T-Mobile Sign Permit
• SCL Health Sign
• Walmart Sign Permit

City Council

The Laurel City Council will appoint members to the Park Board and Human Relations/Health Insurance Committees, and decide on a revised memorandum of understanding with the Laurel Library Board. They will also review a parking study, a rate study, and vote on ordinances related to building codes and technical codes.

• Appointment of Richard Klose to Park Board (term ending 12/31/2024)
• Appointment of Casey Wheeler to Human Relations and Health Insurance Committees
• Approval of Final Plat for Cherry Hills Subdivision 3rd Filing
• Amendment of Title 14 (Building/Energy Codes) and Section 1.28.040 (Technical Codes) of Laurel Municipal Code
• Motion to allow Council Member Klose’s absence for more than 10 days (LMC 2.12.060)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will review reports on emergency call outs and KLJ. The body is also scheduled to discuss parking for a specific property and exceptions to the parking code.

• Parking area for 714 E 5th St
• Parking Code Exceptions
• Emergency Call Out Report
• KLJ Report

Tree/Park Board

The Laurel Park Board is meeting to discuss facility rental rates and rules for JC Hall, along with updates on tennis courts, the splash park at Thompson Park, and the Fir field bike park. The board is also reviewing the Lions Club adoption of the former JC Hall storage room, the American Legion Building Contract, and lighting and electrical updates at Riverside Park.

• JC Hall rates and rules for rentals
• Tennis courts update
• Splash park at Thompson Park
• Fir field bike park
• American Legion Building Contract

City Council

The Laurel City Council will meet to approve minutes, hear reports, and vote on a resolution authorizing a contract with In Control, Inc. for water treatment plant improvements. The council will also appoint three members to the Laurel Volunteer Ambulance Service.

• Resolution R22-36: Contract with In Control, Inc. for City of Laurel Water Treatment Plant Improvements
• Appointment of Ethan Johnson, Kate Haesemeyer, and Katie Meier to the Laurel Volunteer Ambulance Service
• Approval of Payroll Register for PPE totaling $236,540.71
• Reappointment of Gavin Williams to the City/County Planning Board
• Approval of Claims entered through July 8, 2022

Library Board

The Laurel Library Board is meeting to handle routine business including approving minutes, hearing correspondence and donations, and reviewing circulation reports. New business includes officer selection, declaring a board vacancy, budget planning, and updates on library standards, the summer reading program, and summer lunches. Old business covers the book sale final numbers, a memorandum of understanding with the city, and conference attendance.

• Officer selection for the board
• Declare vacancy for board members
• Budget planning
• Library standards new requirements and signatures
• MOU with City update

Budget/Finance Committee

The Budget/Finance Committee is meeting to review city expenditures, payroll, and financial reports. The body will recommend claims for Council approval and review utility billing adjustments.

• Payroll register for pay period ending June 26, 2022 totaling $236,540.71
• Claims entered through July 8, 2022
• June 2022 Utility Billing Adjustments
• January 2022 Financial Statements

City Council

The Laurel City Council will hold a workshop on July 5, 2022, to discuss Laurel Volunteer Ambulance appointments and an executive review of a resolution for water treatment plant improvements. The agenda also includes a years of service recognition announcement and time for public input.

• Laurel Volunteer Ambulance Appointments
• Resolution authorizing contract with In Control, Inc. for Water Treatment Plant Improvements
• Years of Service Recognition

Budget/Finance Committee

The Budget/Finance Committee will meet to review and approve standard financial items such as past meeting minutes, purchase requisitions, claims, utility billing adjustments, payroll, and monthly financial statements from 2021. No new decisions or major policy changes are listed on the agenda.

• Approve payroll register for pay period ending June 12, 2022, totaling $198,297.94
• Review and approve May 2022 Utility Billing Adjustments
• Review and approve November 2021 Financial Statements
• Review and approve December 2021 Financial Statements
• Review Comp/OT report for pay period June 12, 2022

City Council

The Laurel City Council will consider a resolution to amend an existing agreement with Titan Machinery, transferring it to Joe Johnson Equipment and approving a surcharge for a new jet rodder for Public Works. The consent agenda includes routine approvals of claims, payroll, and financial statements. A police ceremony is also scheduled.

• Resolution R22-35: Transfer agreement with Titan Machinery to Joe Johnson Equipment and approve surcharge for new jet rodder
• Approval of payroll register for PPE 6/12/2022 totaling $198,297.94
• Claims entered through June 24, 2022
• Clerk/Treasurer financial statements for July through December 2021
• Police ceremony

Emergency Services Committee

The committee will meet to receive updates from the city's ambulance, fire, and police departments. The session also includes the approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Updates from Ambulance Director Lyndy Gurchiek
• Updates from Fire Chief Brent Peters
• Updates from Police Chief Stan Langve
• Approval of May 23, 2022 minutes

City Council

The Laurel City Council is holding a workshop to discuss amending Resolution No. R21-132, a discussion about the Fire Chief, and a closed executive session. Public input is limited to three minutes per speaker, and comments on items with upcoming public hearings are deferred to the hearing.

• Resolution amending Resolution No. R21-132
• Fire Chief discussion
• Closed executive session

Public Works Committee

The Laurel Public Works Committee will discuss ongoing updates regarding the 2022 flood event and the Thompson Park parking lot. The committee will also review the Emergency Call Out Report and the KLJ Report.

• Emergency Call Out Report
• KLJ Report
• Flood Event 2022 updates
• Thompson Park parking lot discussion

City/County Planning Board

The Laurel City/County Planning Board is meeting to consider several items, including a public hearing on the Lance Hull annexation petition and initial zoning request, a sign permit for On Target Outdoors, and a request to lift agricultural restrictions on the Bee Hive Minor Subdivision. The board will also approve minutes from the previous meeting. Public input is limited to three minutes per speaker.

• Public hearing: Lance Hull Annexation Petition and Initial Zoning Request
• On Target Outdoors Sign Permit
• Bee Hive Minor Subdivision - Lift Agricultural Restrictions
• Approve minutes of May 18, 2022

City Council

The Laurel City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a beer and wine sales permit for Your Pie at 102 South 1st Avenue and a zoning variance for a home addition at 319 3rd Avenue. The council will also appoint new members to boards and departments, approve payroll, and act on several contracts including fire services and a lift well replacement project.

• Public hearing and vote on beer/wine sales permit for Your Pie (102 South 1st Avenue)
• Public hearing and vote on zoning variance for 319 3rd Avenue setback reduction
• Approval of payroll register for PPE totaling $211,291.94
• Awarding bid for WTP Lift Well Replacement project
• Authorizing extension of prosecutor attorney contract with Lore Law Firm

Budget/Finance Committee

The Budget/Finance Committee will review and approve routine financial items, including meeting minutes, purchase requisitions, claims, utility billings adjustments, and a payroll register totaling $211,291.94. They will also discuss compensation/overtime reports and receive updates from the Mayor and Clerk Treasurer. The meeting is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions on the agenda.

• Payroll register for pay period ending May 29, 2022, totaling $211,291.94
• Claims entered through June 10, 2022
• May 2022 Utility Billings Adjustments
• Comp/OT reports for pay period May 29, 2022
• Next meeting scheduled for June 28, 2022

City Council

The Laurel City Council will hold a workshop to consider appointments to fill a vacant Ward 3 council seat and to hire a police officer, building official, and clerk/treasurer. They will also vote on several resolutions, including extending the prosecutor contract, awarding a bid for the WTP lift well replacement, and approving fire service agreements. Additionally, they will consider a special review for a beer and wine license, a zoning variance, and an encroachment permit, followed by a discussion on garbage capital improvements and rates.

• Appointment of Casey Wheeler to vacant Ward 3 seat
• Resolution awarding bid for WTP Lift Well Replacement
• Special review for Your Pie at 102 South 1st Ave for beer/wine sales
• Variance to reduce setback from 20 ft to 6 ft at 319 3rd Ave
• Garbage capital improvements/rates discussion

Tree/Park Board

The Laurel Park Board will meet to approve minutes from May 5, 2022, and nominate a new chair and co-chair. Members will also receive updates on park reservation systems, tennis courts, dirt track, Riverside Park, the American Legion Building, swimming pool, Lions Club closet, and American Legion Baseball contracts.

• Nomination of Board Chair and Co-Chair
• Update on reservation system
• Update on tennis courts
• Update on dirt track
• Riverside Park Update

City Council

The Laurel City Council will vote on several resolutions, including seeking annexation of a property at 1702 E. 8th Street, awarding a bid for the South 4th Street Reconstruction Project, extending an agreement with Yellowstone County for a satellite treasurer's office, and contracting with True North Contracting. The council will also approve payroll totaling $205,036.16 and make appointments to the Laurel Volunteer Ambulance.

• Resolution R22-24: Authorizing annexation request for 1702 E. 8th Street
• Resolution R22-25: Awarding bid for South 4th Street Reconstruction Project
• Resolution R22-26: Extending agreement with Yellowstone County for satellite treasurer's office
• Resolution R22-27: Independent contractor service contract with True North Contracting
• Payroll register for PPE 5/15/2022 totaling $205,036.16

Budget/Finance Committee

The Laurel Budget/Finance Committee is meeting to review routine financial items, including approving minutes, purchase requisitions, claims, and a payroll register totaling $205,036.16. They will also review COMP/OT reports and receive updates from the mayor and clerk treasurer. This is a procedural meeting with no major policy decisions on the agenda.

• Approve payroll register for pay period ending May 15, 2022, totaling $205,036.16
• Review and recommend approval of claims entered through May 20, 2022
• Review and approve purchase requisitions
• Review COMP/OT reports for pay period ending May 15, 2022
• Next meeting scheduled for June 14, 2022

Emergency Services Committee

The committee will receive updates from the police, fire, and ambulance departments. Members will also discuss whether to have a full-time or volunteer Fire Chief.

• Discussion on Full Time Fire Chief vs Volunteer Fire Chief
• Updates from Ambulance Director Lyndy Gurchiek
• Updates from Fire Chief Brent Peters
• Updates from Police Chief Stan Langve

City/County Planning Board

The Laurel City/County Planning Board will meet to approve April minutes, take public input, and decide on three sign-permit applications at 319 1st Avenue, 415 S. 1st Avenue Suite A, and 415 S. 1st Avenue. Two public hearings are scheduled: one on a variance request at 319 3rd Avenue and another on a special review for Your Pie at 102 S. 1st Avenue.

• Approval of April 20, 2022 meeting minutes
• Beartooth Tax Sign Permit Application - 319 1st Avenue
• Chen's Express Sign Permit Application - 415 S. 1st Avenue Suite A
• Chase Bank ATM Sign Permit Application - 415 S. 1st Avenue
• Public Hearing: Cassie Page Variance Request - 319 3rd Avenue

City Council

The Laurel City Council will hold a workshop meeting to discuss three resolutions: one authorizing a property owner’s request to annex a parcel at 1702 E. 8th Street, one awarding the bid for the South 4th Street Reconstruction Project, and one extending an agreement with Yellowstone County for a satellite treasurer’s office and motor vehicle division. No decisions will be made on items not listed on the agenda.

• Resolution to authorize annexation of 1702 E. 8th Street
• Resolution to award bid for South 4th Street Reconstruction Project
• Resolution to extend agreement with Yellowstone County for satellite treasurer’s office and motor vehicle division

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee met to review past minutes, discuss an emergency call-out report, and receive a KLJ report. No new business or decisions were listed on the agenda, and no minutes were available from the previous meeting due to lack of quorum.

City Council

The City Council will consider several board appointments and resolutions regarding city accounts and personnel. The body is also deciding on the salary for the City Court Judge and insurance benefits for city employees.

• Payroll register for PPE 5/1/2022 totaling $205,036.16
• Resolution R22-22: Setting the salary of the City Court Judge from July 1, 2022 to January 1, 2026
• Resolution R22-23: Authorizing insurance benefits with Unum for city employees
• Resolution R22-21: Removing Council Member Emelie Eaton and adding President Heidi Sparks to city accounts
• Appointments to the Laurel Airport Authority, Tree Board, and Cemetery Commission

Library Board

The Laurel Library Board will convene at 6:00 PM in City Hall to review and approve the April 2022 meeting minutes, receive a circulation report, and hear updates on the annual book sale and a leadership institute. No new decisions or contracts are scheduled for this procedural meeting.

• Approve April 2022 meeting minutes
• Receive circulation report
• Book sale update
• Leadership institute update
• City/Library MOU review

Budget/Finance Committee

The Budget/Finance Committee will review routine financial documents and payroll. The body will recommend the approval of city claims to the Council.

• Payroll register for period ending May 1, 2022, totaling $205,036.16
• Claims entered through May 6, 2022
• April 2022 Utility Billing Adjustments
• Purchase requisitions
• Comp/OT reports for the May 1, 2022 pay period

City Council

The Laurel City Council will hold a workshop meeting to appoint members to the Laurel Airport Authority and several city boards, including the Tree Board and Cemetery Commission. The Council will also consider resolutions to remove a member from city accounts and set the salary for the City Court Judge.

• Appointment of Randy Hand to Laurel Airport Authority for five-year term
• Appointment of Phyllis Bromgard to Tree Board for three-year term
• Appointment of Richard Herr, Rick Musson, and Wallace Hall to Cemetery Commission for two-year terms
• Resolution to remove City Council Member Emilie Eaton from all city accounts
• Resolution to set City Court Judge salary from July 1, 2022 to January 1, 2026

City Council

The Laurel City Council will consider several resolutions, including amendments to an engineering agreement, a memorandum of understanding with the library board, a retention fee agreement, and changes to city bank account signatories. The agenda also includes routine items such as approval of minutes, claims, and payroll.

• Resolution R22-17: Authorize amendment to Owner-Engineer Agreement with KLJ Engineering, Inc.
• Resolution R22-18: Authorize MOU with Laurel Library Board of Trustees
• Resolution R22-19: Authorize retention fee agreement with Olness & Associates, P.C.
• Resolution R22-20: Remove former Clerk/Treasurer Bethany Keeler from city accounts, add Acting Clerk/Treasurer Kelly Strecker
• Payroll register for PPEs through 4/22/2022 totaling $193,588.33

Budget/Finance Committee

The Budget/Finance Committee will review and approve routine financial items including purchase requisitions, claims, utility billing adjustments, and payroll registers totaling over $576,000. They will also hear updates from the mayor and clerk treasurer. The meeting is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions on the agenda.

• Approve payroll registers totaling $186,397.11 (period ending March 20, 2022)
• Approve payroll registers totaling $196,747.05 (period ending April 3, 2022)
• Approve payroll registers totaling $193,588.33 (periods through April 22, 2022)
• Review and recommend approval of claims entered through April 8 and April 22, 2022
• Review March 2022 utility billing adjustments

Emergency Services Committee

The committee will meet to approve previous minutes and receive updates from the city's emergency service leaders. No specific ordinances or contracts are listed for decision.

• Updates from Ambulance Director Lyndy Gurchiek
• Updates from Fire Chief Brent Peters
• Updates from Police Chief Stan Langve
• Approval of March 28, 2022 minutes

City/County Planning Board

The City/County Planning Board will meet to review a preliminary plat application for a minor subdivision. The board will also consider a sign permit request for a specific address.

• Sign Permit Review: MH EBY 1348 East Railroad Street
• Miller Minor Subdivision Preliminary Plat Application

City Council

The Laurel City Council is holding a workshop to discuss and potentially approve several resolutions, including amendments to an engineering agreement, a memorandum of understanding with the library board, a retention fee agreement, and changes to city bank account signatories. They will also receive an update on a parking study. Public input is limited to items not on the agenda, and comments on agenda items are deferred to public hearings.

• Resolution authorizing Amendment No. 2 to Owner-Engineer Agreement with KLJ Engineering, Inc.
• Resolution authorizing Memorandum of Understanding with Laurel Library Board of Trustees
• Resolution authorizing Retention Fee Agreement with Olness & Associates, P.C.
• Resolution to remove former Clerk/Treasurer Bethany Keeler from city accounts and add Acting Clerk/Treasurer Kelly Strecker
• Parking Study Update

Library Board

The Laurel Library Board will meet on April 19, 2022, to address general items including approving minutes from February and March, reviewing correspondence on donations, and receiving a circulation report. The board will also discuss updates on the Leadership Institute, MMIA insurance notice, and Federation Meeting, with no new decisions or actions planned.

City Council

The Laurel City Council will hold public hearings and vote on two major land-use items: annexing approximately 270 acres of the Laurel Golf Club and approving a special review for Firebox Provisions to operate a bar/tap room at 331 S. Washington Street. The meeting also includes routine approvals like payroll registers, claims, and several contract resolutions, along with appointments to local boards.

• Annexation and zoning for ~270 acres of Laurel Golf Club
• Special review for Firebox Provisions bar/tap room at 331 S. Washington Street, Suite A
• Approval of payroll registers totaling $186,397.11 and $196,747.05
• Bid award for H2S Rehabilitation Improvements project
• Lease agreement for parking lot near city cemetery with Laurel American Legion Post #123

Library Board

The Laurel Library Board is meeting to review previous meeting minutes from February and March, correspondence regarding donations, and the circulation report. The board will also discuss new business related to the Leadership Institute and receive updates on old business including the Federation Meeting and board members.

• Review of February & March minutes
• Correspondence regarding donations
• Circulation Report
• Leadership Institute in Great Falls (May 16 - 19)
• Federation Meeting update on Coordinator & Plan of Service

City Council

The City Council is meeting for a workshop to review several resolutions including land annexation, business permits, and city contracts. The body will also consider appointments to the police department and Library Board.

• Annexation and zoning for approximately 270 acres of the Laurel Golf Club
• Special Review application for Firebox Provisions to operate a bar/tap room at 331 S. Washington Street, Suite A
• Bid award for H2S Rehabilitation Improvements
• Lease agreement with Laurel American Legion Post #123 for a parking lot near the city cemetery
• Service contract with Interstate Power Systems and audit contract amendment with Olness & Associates, P.C.

Emergency Services Committee

The Laurel Emergency Services Committee will meet to approve minutes from its February 28, 2022 meeting and receive updates from the Ambulance Director, Fire Chief, and Police Chief. No new business or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from February 28, 2022 meeting

Budget/Finance Committee

The Budget/Finance Committee will review city claims, purchase requisitions, and utility billing adjustments. The body will also consider payroll registers and burial totals.

• Payroll registers for period ending March 6, 2022, totaling $198,799.95
• January 2022 Utility Billing Adjustments
• February 2022 Utility Billing Adjustments
• Claims entered through March 18, 2022
• Burial totals for the last four-year average

City Council

The Laurel City Council will conduct a procedural meeting on March 22, 2022, focusing on routine approvals such as minutes from prior meetings and a payroll register totaling $198,799.95. Two appointments to local boards and a resolution adopting the Laurel Transportation System Coordination Plan are scheduled for discussion.

• Approval of payroll register for PPE totaling $198,799.95
• Appointment of Troy Charbonneau and Rebeca Weaver to the Laurel Volunteer Ambulance Service
• Appointment of Jaime Swecker to the Emergency Services Committee
• Resolution R22-10 adopting the Laurel Transportation System Coordination Plan

Public Works Committee

The Laurel Public Works Committee will meet to approve minutes, review emergency call outs and the KLJ report, and discuss public and private fire protection charges. They will also follow up on community meeting feedback regarding the S 4th St reconstruction project. The agenda includes public input and announcements.

• Discussion on Public and Private Fire Protection Charge
• Discussion on Community Meeting follow up - S 4th St Reconstruction
• Approval of Minutes from February 23, 2022
• Emergency Call Out Report
• KLJ Report

City/County Planning Board

The Laurel City/County Planning Board will meet on March 16, 2022, to consider a special review application for Firebox Kitchen & Tap Room. The board will also hold a public hearing regarding a request for annexation and a plan of annexation for the Laurel Golf Club.

• Special Review Application - Firebox Kitchen & Tap Room
• Public Hearing on Request for Annexation and Plan of Annexation - Laurel Golf Club
• Approval of February 16, 2022 meeting minutes

City Council

The Laurel City Council will hold a workshop meeting to appoint Troy Charbonneau and Rebeca Weaver to the Laurel Volunteer Ambulance Service and Jaime Swecker to the Emergency Services Committee. The Council will also review and adopt the Laurel Transportation System Coordination Plan via resolution.

• Appointment of Troy Charbonneau and Rebeca Weaver to Laurel Volunteer Ambulance Service
• Appointment of Jaime Swecker to Emergency Services Committee
• Adoption of Laurel Transportation System Coordination Plan via resolution

Budget/Finance Committee

The Laurel Budget/Finance Committee is meeting to review and approve routine financial items, including purchase requisitions, claims, and a payroll register totaling $183,039.84. They will also discuss private bond sales and receive an update on the cemetery parking lot. The meeting is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings on the agenda.

• Review and approve payroll register for pay period ending February 20, 2022, totaling $183,039.84
• Review and recommend approval of claims entered through March 4, 2022
• Discussion regarding private bond sales
• Cemetery parking lot update from Chair Klose
• Review vacation/sick and COMP/OT reports for pay period ending February 20, 2022

Library Board

The Library Board will meet to review the circulation report and discuss a Federation Meeting. The agenda also includes a discussion regarding Library Board members.

• Circulation Report
• Federation Meeting
• Library Board Members

City Council

The Laurel City Council will vote on routine consent items including payroll registers and claims, and consider a resolution authorizing the mayor to sign an amendment to a land use license with the Montana Department of Natural Resources & Conservation. The council will also make appointments and approve absences for two council members.

• Payroll registers totaling $583,530.84
• Resolution R22-09 authorizing mayor to sign amendment to Land Use License No. 6202 with Montana DNRC
• Appointment of Ken Olson to Cemetery Commission until June 30, 2023
• Motions to allow Council Members Sparks and Mountsier to be absent from the city for more than ten days
• Fire, police, building, and ambulance monthly reports

City Council

The City Council will hold a workshop to discuss retention ponds and wages for judges. The body will also consider a state land use license and a commission appointment.

• Appointment of Ken Olson to Cemetery Commission
• Resolution regarding State Land Use License #6202
• Discussion on Retention Pond
• Discussion on Judges Wages

Emergency Services Committee

The Emergency Services Committee will receive updates from the police, fire, and ambulance departments. The committee is also scheduled to discuss ambulance volunteer pay.

• Ambulance volunteer pay
• Updates from Ambulance Director Lyndy Gurchiek
• Updates from Fire Chief Brent Peters
• Updates from Police Chief Stan Langve

Public Works Committee

The Laurel Public Works Committee is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, electing a chair and vice-chair, and receiving reports on emergency call-outs and from KLJ. The main discussion item is a follow-up to a community meeting about S 4th St. No major decisions or proposals are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from November 15, 2021
• Vote on Committee Chair and Vice-Chair
• Emergency Call Out Report
• KLJ Report
• Discussion of Community Meeting follow-up on S 4th St

Laurel Urban Renewal Agency

The Laurel Urban Renewal Agency will vote on its chair and vice-chair positions and hear a presentation on a Montana State University tax-increment financing study. The agency will also begin compiling a list of future projects. No formal decisions are scheduled beyond these leadership votes.

• Voting on chair and vice-chair positions
• Discussion of MSU TIF Study document
• Generation of future projects list

Budget/Finance Committee

The Laurel Budget/Finance Committee will review and approve purchase requisitions, claims, and payroll registers totaling over $400,000, and discuss the renewal of the Altana CD. The committee will also vote in a new Chair and Vice-Chair and generate a new claims review schedule. Public input is limited to three minutes per speaker on non-agenda items.

• Approve payroll register for pay period ending January 23, 2022, totaling $190,982.99
• Approve payroll registers for pay periods ending through February 6, 2022, totaling $209,508.01
• Review and recommend approval of claims entered through February 18, 2022
• Discussion regarding Altana CD renewal
• Voting in of Committee Chair and Vice-Chair

City/County Planning Board

The City/County Planning Board will meet to review a withdrawal of the Laurel Golf Course annexation request, consider two sign review applications, and receive project updates. No new business items will result in formal decisions.

• Laurel Golf Course Annexation Request - Withdrawal
• Sign Review - Fiesta Mexicana Cantina
• Sign Review - Patty's Sparkle Salon
• Project Updates: Laurel Golf Course New - Annexation Petition

Library Board

The Laurel Library Board will meet to review minutes, correspondence, and circulation reports, with no substantive decisions or votes expected. Public input is allowed but will not result in action. The board will also discuss community room use, COVID test kit distribution, and updates on Hot Spots/iPads/ProBooks.

City Council

The Laurel City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a resolution to approve a special review for J. Johnson Properties to operate Lucky Louie’s, a bar and casino at 305 South 1st Avenue. The meeting also includes routine approvals like payroll and workshop minutes, and a ceremonial sergeant pinning.

• Public hearing on Lucky Louie’s bar and casino at 305 South 1st Avenue
• Approval of payroll register for PPE totaling $190,982.99
• Appointment of Forrest Sanderson as Interim City Planner
• Resolution R22-07: Special review for Lucky Louie’s
• Resolution R22-08: Agreement with Meridian Law PLLC for legal services

Tree/Park Board

The Park Board is meeting to discuss the placement of pickleball courts and the design of Russell Park. The board will also consider the removal of horseshoe pits at Riverside Park.

• Pickleball Courts Placement
• Horseshoe Pits Removal at Riverside Park
• Russell Park Design
• Riverside Park Update

City Council

The Laurel City Council will hold a workshop meeting to appoint Forrest Sanderson as interim City Planner and Flood Plain Administrator and review a resolution to approve a bar-casino license for J. Johnson Properties at 305 South 1st Avenue. The council will also discuss hiring Meridian Law PLLC for civil legal services and review the draft agenda for the February 8 meeting.

• Appointment of Forrest Sanderson as interim City Planner and Flood Plain Administrator
• Resolution to approve Lucky Louie’s bar-casino at 305 South 1st Avenue
• Resolution to authorize Mayor to sign agreement with Meridian Law PLLC for legal services
• Review of draft council agenda for February 8, 2022

Cemetery Commission

The Cemetery Commission is meeting to discuss infrastructure needs and burial capacity. The body will review bids for a kiosk and evaluate the need for a columbarium.

• Review of bids for kiosk
• Identification of new burial locations
• Review of burial rates
• Discussion of area by the flagpoles
• Evaluation of need for columbarium

Budget/Finance Committee

The Budget/Finance Committee will review city payroll registers, purchase requisitions, and claims. The body will also examine compensatory and overtime reports for the pay period ending January 9, 2022.

• Payroll registers for pay periods ending through 01/09/2022 totaling $208,094.18
• Claims entered through 01/21/2022 for recommendation to City Council
• Purchase requisitions review
• COMP/OT reports for the pay period ending 01/09/2022

City Council

The City Council will review several resolutions, including an agreement for low-income housing and a contract for civil legal services. The body will also vote on multiple appointments to city emergency services and police reserves.

• Resolution No. R22-05: Development agreement with GL Development LLC and Laurel Depot LLLP for low-income housing
• Resolution No. R22-04: Agreement with Thompson Painter Law Pc for civil legal services
• Resolution No. R22-06: Authorization to remove USPS from official county tax rolls
• Approval of payroll register totaling $208,094.18
• Appointments to Police Reserves, Emergency Services Committee, and Volunteer Fire Department

Emergency Services Committee

The Laurel Emergency Services Committee will review minutes from two prior meetings and receive updates from the Ambulance Director, Fire Chief, and Police Chief. A report on increasing volunteer ambulance pay will also be presented. No decisions are scheduled.

• Review of Emergency Services Committee minutes from September 27, 2021
• Review of Emergency Services Committee minutes from December 27, 2021
• Updates from Ambulance Director, Fire Chief, and Police Chief
• Report on suggested plan to increase Volunteer Ambulance pay

City/County Planning Board

The Laurel City/County Planning Board is meeting to consider a public hearing on the Laurel Golf Course annexation request, review building permits for City Brew/Chen's Express, and approve the December 15, 2021 meeting minutes. Public input is limited to three minutes per speaker, and no action will be taken on non-agenda items.

• Public hearing on Laurel Golf Course annexation request
• Building permit review for City Brew/Chen's Express
• Approval of December 15, 2021 meeting minutes
• Project updates and next meeting scheduled for February 16, 2022

City Council

The City Council will discuss appointments to city committees and the police reserves. The body is reviewing resolutions regarding a low-income housing development and the provision of civil legal services.

• Development agreement between GL Development LLC, The Laurel Depot LLLP, and the City for low-income housing
• Agreement with Thompson Painter Law Pc for civil legal services
• Appointment of Ryan Roche to the Police Reserves
• Appointment of Bruce McGee to the Emergency Services Committee
• Resolution to remove the United States Postal Service from official county tax rolls

Budget/Finance Committee

The committee is meeting to review financial records, including purchase requisitions and utility billing adjustments. Members will consider a payroll register and recommend city claims for City Council approval.

• Payroll register for period ending 12/26/2021 totaling $175,231.78
• City claims entered through 01/07/2022
• December 2021 Utility Billing Adjustments
• Purchase requisitions

Library Board

The Library Board will hold a procedural meeting to approve minutes, review correspondence and circulation reports, and receive updates on book challenges, cabling, and computers. No substantive decisions are scheduled.

City Council

The Laurel City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on two annexation resolutions, including one for contiguous city-owned properties and another for a one-acre lot west of 8th Avenue. They will also consider a software development agreement for Riverside Park camping management, approve payroll and claims, and elect a council president and vice president.

• Public hearing and Resolution R22-02 for annexation of contiguous city-owned properties
• Resolution R22-01 for annexation of a one-acre lot west of 8th Avenue between 1st and 2nd Streets
• Resolution R22-03 authorizing agreement with Daysel Consulting for Riverside Park camping software
• Payroll register approval totaling $175,231.78
• Nomination and voting of Council President and Vice President

Tree/Park Board

The Laurel Park Board meets to discuss park planning items, including the removal of horseshoe pits and placement of pickleball courts at Riverside Park, alongside a design review for Russell Park. The board will also consider minutes from its December 2, 2021 meeting and receive a Riverside Park update.

• Horseshoe Pits Removal at Riverside Park
• Russell Park Design
• Pickleball Courts Placement
• Riverside Park Update

City Council

The Laurel City Council is holding a workshop to discuss and potentially act on two annexation resolutions: one for a one-acre lot west of 8th Avenue between 1st and 2nd Streets, and another for contiguous city-owned properties. The council will also make committee assignments and review the draft agenda for the next meeting. 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 authorizing owner's request to annex a one-acre lot west of 8th Avenue between 1st and 2nd Streets
• Resolution of annexation of contiguous city-owned properties
• Committee assignments
• Review of draft council agenda for January 11, 2022
• Employee recognition