Chadron Municipal Airport

The board convened to review and approve a bid for the interior renovation of the library. The motion to approve the bid prepared by JEO was passed with specific stipulations regarding project management, communication protocols, and invoice processing.

The City Council discussed and approved an amendment to zoning regulations allowing hair salons as home-based businesses with specific limitations, including a special use permit requirement. Other actions included the ratification of a commercial lease agreement for temporary use of a building to house the public library during renovations and the final approval of payment for the downtown plaza ADA restrooms project. The Council also passed an ordinance amending various traffic, parking, and bicycle regulations. Additionally, information regarding the ACE revenue distribution was shared, and members reported on their attendance at the League of Municipalities Mid-Winter Conference. A list of city claims was approved for payment.

The meeting involved approving the agenda and the consent agenda, which included minutes from a prior meeting and a Special Designated License approval. A public hearing was held to consider amending zoning regulations to permit hair salons as home-based businesses, subject to specific limitations such as having only one chair and one sink, and providing client parking. Following the hearing, resolutions were passed to approve this zoning amendment and to ratify a commercial lease agreement for the temporary use of the Chadron Public Library. The Council also received information regarding Chadron's share of the ACE revenue return. Ordinance 1444, which amends various articles within Chapter 16 (Traffic Regulations) of the Municipal Code concerning vehicle reporting, traffic routes, emergency vehicle rights-of-way, parking regulations (including handicapped parking), bicycle regulations, and skateboarding/scooter rules, was approved on its third and final reading. A final payment for the plaza restrooms was approved, followed by the approval of general claims. Administrative updates included reminders about tree trimming maintenance and forthcoming siren installation. Councilmembers reported on attendance and takeaways from the League of Municipalities Mid-Winter Conference.

The City Council meeting agenda approval was followed by the approval of the consent agenda, which included the minutes from the previous meeting, the January 2026 Treasurer's, Water, and Fire Department Membership Reports, and administratively approved Special Designated Licenses. The Council then approved Resolution 2026-18, authorizing a Special Designated License for TNT's Bunkhouse Bar & Grill, LLC at the Dawes County Fairgrounds on May 16, 2026. Key reports included updates from the Executive Director of Northwest Nebraska Development Corporation regarding business financing and collaboration on a Hoop Shoot promotion, and the Library Director's annual report detailing building updates, services, and visitor statistics. The Council proclaimed March as Problem Gambling Awareness Month. Resolution 2026-19 was approved, authorizing the application process for the Sidewalk Improvement Plan for the 2025-2026 fiscal year, including criteria for scoring projects and authorizing funding up to $30,000.00. The Council approved the Preliminary Plat for Lots 101-105, Ridgeview 6th Addition (Cedar Buttes Drive), contingent on resolving existing easement issues. Ordinance No. 1445, creating Sanitary Sewer Extension District No. 71, was introduced, suspended rules for passage, and ultimately passed. Resolution 2026-20 approved the plans and specifications for Sanitary Sewer District No. 71. Ordinance No. 1444, which amends various sections of Chapter 16 (Traffic Regulations, Operation, Parking, Rules of the Road, Bicycles, Skateboards, Roller Skates, and Scooters) of the Municipal Code, was presented for its second reading, with the third reading scheduled for March 2, 2026. Resolution 2026-21 was adopted, approving a five-year lease agreement with Dane and Connie Rasmussen for land at the municipal airport. Claims and payroll for the period ending January 30, 2026, were approved. Follow-up discussions addressed citizen concerns regarding water flow into Briggs Pond and community support for local businesses and upcoming city elections.

The meeting included the approval of the agenda and consent items, such as minutes from previous committee and council meetings, and several Special Designated Licenses. A proclamation was read declaring February 8-14, 2026, as FBLA Week. A public hearing was held regarding an application from the Chadron Community Foundation, Inc. for $10,000.00 in LB840 economic development funds to support a regional initiative to hire coaches for starting in-home childcare businesses, which was subsequently approved. The Council also approved Resolution 2026-13 to accept and approve the amended Federal Transit Administration Title VI Program for the Public Transit Program. Approvals were granted for Resolution 2026-14, awarding $5,000.00 to Fur Trade Days, Inc. from ACE/KENO grant funds, and Resolution 2026-15, awarding $8,907.96 to Chadron Community Hospital dba Western Community Health Resources for pantry supplies. Resolution 2026-16, renewing the Highway 20 Law Enforcement Interlocal Agreement, was approved. Plans and Specifications for the 4th Street Water Main Replacement Project were approved under Resolution 2026-17. The Council voted to continue the sidewalk improvement grant program with the same funding level of $30,000.00 for 2026. The Council conducted the first reading of Ordinance No. 1444, which proposes significant amendments to Chapter 16 of the Municipal Code regarding traffic regulations, parking, and skateboards/scooters. Finally, the list of claims was reviewed and approved, and the City Manager provided updates on snow removal procedures and community assistance programs.