August 17, 2015 at 7:00 PM - City of Columbus Regular Meeting

1. STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE WITH OPEN MEETINGS ACT AND ROLL CALL

2. PRAYER

3. NATIONAL ANTHEM AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

4. CONSENT AGENDA

4.A. Minutes of August 3, 2015, City Council meeting.

4.B. Award of bid to Logan Contractors Supply in the amount of $50,485 for trailer-mounted generator for the Sewer Department.

4.C. Award of quote to AVI Systems, Inc. in the amount of $38,143 for audio and video upgrades to the City Council Chambers.

4.D. Award of quote to FireGuard, Inc. in the amount of $13,888.28 for self-contained breathing apparatus equipment for Fire Department.

4.E. Award of quote to Heiman Fire Equipment in the amount of $49,650 for fire gear for Fire Department.

4.F. Reappointment of Chuck Whitney as delegate to the Nebraska Cooperative Government Commission for one-year term.

4.G. Reappointment of Ray Hajek and Larry Mares to the Board of Appeals for three-year terms.

4.H. Resolution No. R15-99 continuing Columbus/Platte County Enhanced 911 service surcharge of $1 per month on each local exchange access line physically terminating in the City of Columbus, Nebraska, 911 service area.

4.I. Resolution No. R15-100 authorizing payment of various improvement projects.

4.J. Resolution No. R15-101 accepting and approving acquisition contract and temporary easement with Jerome and Janet Kneifel in the amount of $6,040 and acquisition contract and permanent easement in the amount of $1,980 in conjunction with 3 Avenue and 18 Avenue viaducts.

4.K. Resolution No. R15-102 accepting and approving acquisition contract and leasehold interest with Raymond Bloyd in the amount of $100 in conjunction with the 3 Avenue and 18 Avenue viaducts.

4.L. Finance Department reports.

4.M. Payroll and bills on file.

5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Included in Consent Agenda

6. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS

6.A. Instructional videos on use of roundabouts and flashing yellow turning arrows.

7. PUBLIC HEARINGS

7.A. Application of Jim Hellbusch for final plat and subdivision agreement of Hellbusch 6th Addition located in the Northwest 1/4, Southwest 1/4 of Section 7, Township 17 North, Range 1 East of the 6th P.M., Platte County, Nebraska (Lost Creek Parkway and 33 Avenue). (Planning Commission recommends approval.)

7.A.1. Determine whether Hellbusch 6th Addition should be included within corporate city limits. (Planning Commission recommends approval.)

7.B. Application of Wayne Henke for a special use permit to allow a hunting and sporting goods retail store in an "ML/C-1" (Light Industrial District) zone located on Lot 1, Settgast Subdivision of part of Lot 17, Westside Industrial Park Subdivision, part of the NE 1/4 and SE 1/4, Section 14, Township 17 North, Range 1 West of the 6th P.M., Platte County, Nebraska (2583 53 Avenue). (Planning Commission recommends approval.)

7.B.1. Ordinance No. 15-14 approving special use permit.

8. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS - None

9. REPORTS OF CITY OFFICES

9.A. Budget update.

10. REPORTS OF COUNCIL COMMITTEES

10.A. PUBLIC PROPERTY, SAFETY, AND WORKS COMMITTEE - August 10, 2015

10.A.1. Request from William H. Soulliere to vacate a 20 foot alley lying south of Lots 1, 2, and 3, Block 4, Stengers Subdivision of Outlot 3 to the City of Columbus, Platte County, Nebraska (vicinity of 6 Street and 32 Avenue).

10.A.2. Request from Bob Soulliere to vacate 32 Avenue south of 6 Street located between Stengers Subdivision, Blocks 4 and 5, to the north property line of Pawnee Plaza Subdivision, Blocks 2 and 3.

10.A.3. Request from Granville Custom Homes, Inc. to vacate a 10 foot utility easement three feet to the west to abut the lot line on Lot 3, Henry's Subdivision (vicinity of 41 Street and 53 Avenue).

10.A.4. Amendment to City Code regarding intersection crossings for Utility Type Vehicles.

10.A.5. Options for sidewalk intersection improvements in the downtown area.

10.A.6. Minutes of the June 1, July 6, and August 3, 2015, Traffic Control Device Committee meetings.

11. REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES - None

12. REPORTS ON LEGISLATION

13. NEW BUSINESS

13.A. Comments from Mayor and City Council Members.

14. RESOLUTIONS - None

15. ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING

15.A. Ordinance No. 15-15 providing for the vacation of a 20 foot alley lying south of Lots 1, 2, and 3, Block 4, Stengers Subdivision of Outlot 3, to the City of Columbus, Nebraska.

15.B. Ordinance No. 15-16 providing for the vacation of 32 Avenue lying south of 6 Street between Block 4 and 5, Stengers Subdivision, to the north property line of Blocks 2 and 3, Pawnee Plaza Subdivision.

15.C. Ordinance No. 15-17 providing for vacation of a ten foot utility easement three feet to the west to abut the lot line on Lot 3, Henry's Subdivision.

16. ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING - None

17. ORDINANCES ON THIRD READING - None

18. CONSIDERATION OF PAYROLL AND BILLS ON FILE - Payroll and all other bills included in Consent Agenda

18.A. ARL Credit Services and Reardon Lawn & Garden, Inc.

19. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None

20. ADJOURNMENT