M. Layne Groseth

The agenda for the meeting includes a public hearing to discuss and consider action on an application to vacate a portion of an alley between 621 and 701 East 12th Street. Another public hearing concerns a potential amendment to the North Platte City Code of Ordinances Section 33.07 regarding the composition and annual reporting of the Historic Preservation Commission. Discussions from a previous meeting included updates on utility extensions, annexations, and regulations for small-scale cell towers and food vendors. The commission also reviewed and recommended approval for a preliminary and final subdivision application (Zeller Second Subdivision). Furthermore, the commission elected to keep the current slate of officers for the next term.

Key discussions and actions during the meeting included the approval of the Consent Agenda, which involved filing the Treasurer's report for December 2025 and approving a Special Designated License for Business After Hours. The Council also approved the purchase of a Cimline M2DH Crack Seal Kettle for the Street Department. A public hearing was held regarding the Agreement for Sale of Real Estate for the property located at 3111 West 19th Street, which was subsequently approved. Claims were approved, and a Closed Session was held to discuss real estate matters.

The key discussions focused on several agenda items. The Commission considered and made a recommendation to approve an application for preliminary and final approval of the Zeller Second Subdivision located at 1501 East 12th Street, which involves splitting one lot into two. Further discussion involved possible updates to the City Code of Ordinances concerning utility extensions, annexations, and small-scale cell towers. Specifically, there was debate regarding regulations for food vendors, compliance with state statutes, and establishing local health department certificate display requirements. Additionally, the Commission discussed adopting a requirement that a request for annexation is needed when sewer and water service is requested outside city limits. The current slate of officers was re-elected for the next term, with David Fudge remaining as Chair and Nelson Jett as Vice-Chair/Secretary.

The agenda for the meeting includes the approval of minutes from a prior meeting and a public hearing regarding File No. BA26-001. This hearing concerns an application by WW Wood Limited Partnership for variances to install a yard light and security features on a vacant residential lot (2803 West 6th Street) without establishing a primary residential use. The document also contains minutes from a previous meeting held on June 24, 2025, where the board discussed and approved a variance for an accessory dwelling unit (casita) after extensive discussion regarding hardship criteria related to lot size versus fixed square footage limitations. Furthermore, the June 2025 meeting included the election of officers and directed staff to review the 800 square foot accessory dwelling unit requirement concerning lot size flexibility.

The meeting involved approval of the Consent Agenda, which included placing the January 2026 Treasurer's report on file and approving a Special Designated Liquor License for Skyline Liquor on April 3, 2026. The Council also approved Mayor's appointments to the Historic Preservation Commission and the Board of Adjustment as an alternate member. Key actions included approving an updated Public Transit Service Contract with Great Plains Health. Furthermore, the Council adopted resolutions forgiving loan obligations for Sustainable Beef related to both the Quality Growth Fund Loan and the Northwestern Energy Economic Development Fund Loan, contingent upon verification of payroll requirements. Several items related to Door Access and Camera System upgrades were approved, including authorizing the Mayor to sign necessary documents with Kidwell, utilizing Municipal Light and Water funds for an initial payment of $167,890.00, and accepting lease purchase financing proposals from U.S. Bancorp Government Leasing and Finance, Inc. for security equipment. A lease proposal for Bobcat equipment for the Parks Department using lease purchase financing was also accepted. An ordinance regarding Paving District No. 842 was removed from the agenda. A claim from Suhr Enterprises, Inc. was also removed from the agenda upon the claimant's request. Finally, the claims were approved, and the meeting was adjourned.