May 14, 2024 at 7:00 PM - City Council Regular Meeting

1. Call to Order

1.A. This is an Open Meeting of the Hickman Nebraska Governing Body. The City of Hickman abides by the Nebraska Open Meetings Act in conducting business. A copy of the Nebraska Open Meetings Act is on display in this meeting room as required by Nebraska State Law. Notice of meeting and copies of this agenda have been publicly posted prior to the meeting at the Hickman City Hall, Hickman U.S. Post Office, U-Stop Market and the City of Hickman website.

1.B. Participant Sign-In Sheet Available & Disclosure of Meeting Recording Process Notice Posted.

1.C. Registered Agenda Speakers: All individuals requesting to be Registered Agenda Speakers must fill out a Registered Speaker Card & submit to Recording Clerk. The Mayor or Presiding Meeting Officer reserves the right to deny this request, or will call you to the podium when your agenda Item is ready to be heard. Presentations, if allowed, may be limited to five (5) minutes per person, with a limit of three (3) individuals speaking per topic position. Please come to the podium, and clearly state your name and address for the record and the agenda topic you wish to speak upon in a professional manner. Public Hearing Testimonies may be limited to five (5) minutes per person. All individuals requesting to hand out documents to City Council Members  must deliver them directly to the City Clerk for distribution. 

1.D. The City Council may vote to go into Executive Closed Session on any agenda item as allowed by Nebraska State Law. The Governing Body may be excused and re-enter the City Council meeting room at any time after reconvening open session.

2. Pledge of Allegiance

3. Roll Call

4. Mayor Communications

5. Consent Agenda

5.A. Approval of April 23, 2024, City Council Meeting Minutes

5.B. Claims and Accounts Payable Report

6. Proclamations, Presentations, Appointments, Affirmations & Introductions

6.A. National Public Works Week Proclamation 

6.B. Alexa Check Day Proclamation

7. Reports

7.A. Planning Commission Report

7.B. Lancaster County Sheriff's Office Report

7.C. Community Center Report

7.D. Water Department Projects 

7.E. Wastewater Plant Improvements Update 

7.F. Scotts Creek Trail Project Update

8. Public Hearings

8.A. Public Comment to Consider Amending Article 6: Overlay and Special Districts; Section 6.12FP-O Floodplain Overlay District; Subsection 6.12.07 Standards for Floodplain Development in the City of Hickman's 2023 Zoning Ordinance and Regulations 

8.B. Public Comment to Consider Amending Article 5: Zoning Districts; Section 5.10 R-1 Low Density Residential District; Section 5.11 R-2 Medium Density Residential District; Section 5.12 R-3High Density Residential District; Section 5.13 R-O Original Residential District; Specifically, the Height and Lot Requirements in Subsections 5.10.06, 5.11.06, 5.12.06 and 5.13.06 in the City of Hickman's 2023 Zoning Ordinance and Regulations 

9. Unfinished Business - None

10. New Business

10.A. Approval of Electrical Infastructure Bid Documents, Buel Development, LLC (Hickman Hill Apartments), Phase III Apartment Complex Addition 

10.B. Tort Claim, Sewer Backup at 320 E. 1st Street 

10.C. Ordinance 2024-02, Broadband Franchise Agreement with Charter Communications 

10.D. Ordinance 2024-03, Amend Article 5: Zoning Districts; Height and Lot Requirements in Subsections 5.10.06, 5.11.06, 5.12.06 and 5.13.06 in the City of Hickman's 2023 Zoning Regulations 

10.E. Ordinance 2024-04, Amend Article 6: Overlay and Special Districts; Subsection 6.12.07 Standards for Floodplain Development in the City of Hickman's 2023 Zoning Regulations

11. City Administrator’s Report

12. Governing Body Comments & Council Correspondence

12.A. Annual Report on Community Development Projects 

12.B. City Hall Closed on Monday, May 27, 2024, for Memorial Day

13. Meeting Adjournment