Noah Dea

The agenda for the City Council meeting included the approval of various reports and minutes from previous periods, such as the Treasurer Report, Police Report, and minutes from the Planning & Zoning and Community Redevelopment Authority meetings. Key discussions involved the review and potential approval of the Maintenance Agreement #56 renewal with the Nebraska Department of Transportation, reviewing bids for Hail Damage Repair, considering the third and final reading of Ordinance 1048 concerning utility rate updates, and reviewing and potentially approving Ordinance 1049 which addresses separating the offices of City Clerk and City Treasurer. The council was also scheduled to review and consider new job descriptions for City Clerk/HR Manager and Treasurer/Deputy Clerk, and to consider the appointment of Tara Hite as City Clerk.

The council meeting included a public hearing regarding a zoning ordinance application to change the zoning designation of a tract of land from C-2 (Commercial) to I-2 (Industrial). The consent agenda covered various reports and applications for payment for several projects, including ADA ramp, infrastructure development, and paving projects. Discussions included change orders and certificates of substantial completion for the infrastructure and paving projects. The meeting also involved the second reading of an annexation ordinance for a proposed subdivision, review of plats for the subdivision, a proposed budget schedule, and a resolution for insurance coverage.

A public hearing will be held to adopt the 2022-23 budget.

The council meeting agendas included discussions on various topics such as appointments to the Airport Authority Board, utility rate ordinances, zoning programs, street closures for events, claims and payroll approvals, and community comments. Other agenda items involved fire department requests, employee safety policies, safe routes to school applications, committee appointments, pole agreements, liquor licenses for various events and businesses, zoning changes, downtown revitalization projects, budget approvals, contract approvals for services, property liens, and various other city-related matters. Public hearings were held for zoning changes, Downtown Revitalization projects, and liquor licenses. The council also reviewed and acted upon various reports from different city departments and boards.

The council meeting included a public hearing for a request for annexation for the proposed Hudson Landing subdivision. Discussion topics included a special event permit application from The Burg, the location of stop signs at several intersections, and an ordinance for the annexation of the Hudson Landing subdivision. The meeting also involved the approval of payments to various entities for different projects and the review of financial reports.