September 11, 2019 at 5:00 PM - Council Meeting Agenda

Discussion:  Mayor Eaton opened the Public Hearing for the 2019-2020 Fiscal Year at 5:30 P.M.

Discussion:  Mayor Eaton opened the public hearing for the additional valuation at 5:30 P.M.
Elizabeth Carlson addressed the council on behalf of Graves Public Library.  Sam Utecht spoke on behalf of the Senior Center.  

Discussion:  Matt Smith addressed the Council on behalf of Olsson.  Smith stated the Change Order #1 request was largely due to the difficulty of locating the services at one property that had a plastic line.  

Discussion:  Smith then addressed the Council on the Pay Request.  Smtih said 3% would be held back to assure the seeding took place.

Discussion:  Mayor Eaton then read Resolution #21-2019.

Discussion:  The council then discussed spending limits on the City Administrator before obtaining bids 

Discussion:  Discussion on a proposed Vacant Property Ordinance was tabled.

Discussion:  The Council discussed an Ordinance that would amend membership on the Community Redevelopment Authority to two Council members.  There was discussion to the benefits of one versus two Council members on committees. After extensive discussion, action was tabled until a later date.

Discussion:  Brady Weaver then addressed the Council on behalf of Michael Foods, Inc.  MFI is looking to partner with Rural Housing 360 to start a cooperative in the community to build new houses on infill lots within the City limits.  Weaver stated with the partnership, MFI would contribute $5,000 towards a down payment on the home, as would Rural Housing 360.  Weaver said an employee survey indicated a high interest level in participating in the program.  Weaver requested the help from the Council in acquiring more property to put the new houses on those lots.  Mayor Eaton requested Weaver set up a meeting with the director of Rural Housing 360, Steve Gilbert.

Discussion:  Rich and Tiffany Lamprecht then addressed the council on behalf of the Dixon County Sheriff's Department.  Lamprecht's K-9 dog, Josie, tore her ACL during a training routine.  They would like to do a 5-K Fundraiser with a Zombie theme on October 26, 2019 at 4:30 P.M. 

Discussion:  Adam Ulrich then addressed the council on behalf of the Volunteer Fire Department requesting approval of the bylaws as previously approved by the Fire Department.  Action was tabled for a month until Council members could have time to study the changes.

Discussion:  The Council then discussed raising water rates.  Action was tabled until the Council could discuss further.

Discussion:  Administrator Litchfield then addressed the Council on recent changes to the Nebraska Board of Public Roads Classifications and Standards (NBCS).  There are two parts to the changes.  Municipalities will now pass a resolution confirming compliance with the NBCS program no later than October 31st each year.  In December, municipalities will now certify their 1 and 6 Year Street Plans and confirm a Street Superintendent.  The intent of the changes by the State are to reduce paperwork and streamline the reporting process.

Discussion:  The Council then discussed forming a steering committee to promote the extension of Sales Tax in 2020.  Mayor Eaton requested the Council think of potential members that could be an asset to the committee and bring suggestions back in October.

Discussion:  The Council discussed purchase of a new pickup truck to replace a 2006 Ford F250.  No action was taken.

Discussion:  Police review committee discussed dog owners that are not in compliance with the City Code.  Dogs are required to be licensed with the City by June 30th each year.  The committee recommended the Council authorize the citing of owners that have not licensed the dogs for the 2019 calendar year.