Laurel City Council Slated to Act on Four Morrison-Maierle Task Orders; Payroll, Finance Reviews Fill Busy Two Weeks
Laurel's City Council had a full agenda over the past two weeks, with the most consequential items being four resolutions authorizing the Mayor to sign engineering task orders with Morrison-Maierle and approval of a payroll register totaling $273,312.25. However, minutes for all recent meetings have not yet been published, so outcomes of votes are not confirmed in the available record.
City Council — July 21 and July 28
The Council met twice in the past two weeks. The July 21 agenda listed four resolutions authorizing the Mayor to sign task orders with Morrison-Maierle:
- Water Model Assessment
- Laurel Industrial Park MFE Review
- Casa Linda Subdivision Block 4 MFE Review
- FY27 RRG Planning Grant Assistance
The July 28 agenda carried those same items forward with resolution numbers assigned — R26-45 through R26-48 — plus a payroll register for the pay period ending July 19, 2026, totaling $273,312.25. The July 21 meeting also included a clarification on City/County Planning Board appointments and employee recognition.
Because minutes have not been published, it is not yet confirmed whether the Council voted to approve any or all of these resolutions or the payroll register.
Budget/Finance Committee — July 28
The Budget/Finance Committee was scheduled to review city expenditures, including purchase requisitions and council claims. The agenda included the June 2026 Monthly Financial Statement, the payroll register for the period ending July 19, 2026 ($273,312.25), a comp/overtime report for the same period, and council claims entered through July 24, 2024. No minutes are available yet.
Laurel Urban Renewal Agency — July 27
The Urban Renewal Agency was set to receive a presentation from Knife River/Triple Tree Engineering and discuss updates on several infrastructure projects, including:
- Downtown Improvement updates
- Lighting on SE 4th St
- Landscaping by Underpass
- Crosswalks/approaches on Bernhardt and RR Crossing on E Railroad
No legislative actions or contracts were listed on the agenda. Minutes are not yet published.
Public Works Committee — July 20
The Public Works Committee agenda included an Engineering Update and a Pavement Maintenance discussion, plus review of minutes from the June 15, 2026 meeting. Minutes for this session are not yet available.
Emergency Services Committee — July 27
The Emergency Services Committee was scheduled to approve minutes from June 22, 2026, and receive updates from emergency departments. No specific legislative actions or contracts were listed.
Coming Up
- **City Council — August 4, 2026:** Discussion of West 7th Street reconstruction options, West Railroad Street stormwater discussion, a CHS Bulk Water Agreement, an MLUPA Project progress update, and budget training.
- **Tree/Park Board — August 6, 2026:** Discussions on a floating island for South Pond, Billie Riddle Splash Park toilet facilities, a Sensory Park in Murray Park update, chip seal walking path around Lions Family Park, and an Elsie Johnson Memorial Bench discussion.
All recent meeting outcomes remain unconfirmed pending publication of official minutes. Readers seeking verified vote tallies should consult the City of Laurel's official records once minutes are posted.