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Glendive sets $0 30‑day construction trailer permit, approves stage/barricade rental policy and selects Montana State Fund for workers' comp
Summary
The council approved Resolution 3204 to set a $0 fee for 30‑day construction trailer permits, adopted a stage and barricade rental policy with fees and nonprofit waivers, approved Montana State Fund for workers' compensation coverage, and voted to leave MMIA funds invested for one year.
The Glendive City Council on April 21 approved several administrative measures: a $0 30‑day construction trailer permit (Resolution 3204), a rental policy for the city’s stage and barricades with discounted terms for local nonprofits, selection of the Montana State Fund as the city's workers' compensation insurer, and a one‑year decision to leave existing membership equity with the MMIA in place.
Resolution 3204: The council approved Resolution 3204 setting the fee for a 30‑day construction trailer permit at $0 and authorized a renewable permit process. Council discussed enforcement responsibilities and staff explained the permit will be displayed on trailers to help enforcement by the Glendive Police Department and through neighbor complaints.
Stage and barricade policy: The Cooper committee recommended that local nonprofits within city limits rent the stage and barricades without a rental fee (they would still pay deposit and delivery). Nonlocal nonprofits would pay $125 per day plus delivery and for‑profit renters would pay $200 per day plus delivery; deposits and delivery charges apply to all users. Council approved the policy and emphasized that public works will manage deliveries and monitor off‑site use.
Workers' compensation and MMIA: The council accepted the Cooper committee’s recommendation to obtain workers' compensation coverage through the Montana State Fund, noting an estimated annual savings (committee estimate roughly $15,000). Council also debated whether to withdraw equity from the MMIA membership. Staff explained withdrawals trigger a four‑year staged payout and that leaving funds in may continue to generate investment income. After discussion, council voted to leave the MMIA balance in place for one year and revisit the issue before May 1 of next year.
The council recorded roll call approval of the resolution and voice votes for the policy and insurance change. Staff will draft permit materials for web access and return with any ordinance changes the committee requests.
