LAUREL — Laurel city officials have started releasing communications from state officials regarding a proposed new state forensic mental health facility, a day after dozens of citizens raised concerns about transparency during a heated Laurel City Council meeting. Watch the video below:City of Laurel officials are releasing emails with the state about state mental forensic hospitalLaurel City Administrator Kurt Markegard told Q2 News he plans to share what he knows. Q2 requested all emails and communications between the city of Laurel and state officials and will share that information once it is released. The proposed site sits about 460 yards from West Elementary School, raising concerns among residents about safety and property values. Related:'Inappropriate location': Laurel City Council hears from crowd about forensic facility concernsLaurel School Board opposes state forensic detention facility in writingLaurel promises public input on state forensic mental health facility annexation