August 6, 2018 at 7:00 PM - 1st City Board Regualr Meeting

1. Mayor Howard calls meeting to order, with the "Pledge of Allegiance" and the "Open Meeting Statement"

2. Submittal of Request for Future Agenda Items

3. Reserve time to Speak on an Agenda Item

4. Discuss - Approve / Deny the minutes of July 2, July 16, July 18 (DTR Special meeting), and July 25, 2018 (18-19 Budget workshop); August 6, 2018 disbursements; zoning permits of July 30, 2018 and Police Officer Mike Coghlan attending the 2018 NSA & POAN Annual Conference from Sunday, September 30, 2018 to Wednesday, October 3, 2018 in Kearney, NE

5. Discuss fences on downtown City right-of-way (ROW) area. Per NE Liquor Control Commission regulation 12.07: Outdoor area shall mean an outdoor area included in licensed premises, which is used for the service and consumption of alcoholic liquors and which is contained by a permanent fence, wall or other barrier approved by the Commission and shall be in compliance with all building and fire, or other applicable local ordinances (possible action).

6. Discuss - Approve / Deny Fritz & Barbara Lee's (Bel Enterprise LLC) Infill Lot Housing Program application at the location of 4th Street between Davis and Elm Streets. The eligible activities will include demolition, site preparedness, public utilities and paving, with a maximum amount of $40,043 that can be allocated for the project.

7. Discuss - Approve / Deny Loup River Distilling (Eric & Maria Montemagni) Property Improvement application for landscaping and beautification of the corner of Howard Avenue and 5th Street in the amount of $313.

8. Discuss City moving forward in receiving State of Nebraska approval in constructing an access road to the Middle Loup Subdivision in the southeast corner of St. Paul and east of US Hwy 281 a. Approve Mayor Howard signing Department of Transportation "Application to Construct Access" document and signing the "Letter of Approval" for the access permit to the Middle Loup Subdivision

9. Discuss - Approve / Deny Heather Valasek, Palmer, NE as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) for the St. Paul Rescue Squad. Mrs. Valasek is employed at the Howard County Medical Center.

10. Discuss - Approve / Deny calling G.O. Water Refunding Bonds, Series 2013 in the original amount of $600,000 (every five (5) years the City can call a bond to refinance or pay off)

11. Discuss - Approve / Deny League Association of Risk Management (LARM) 2018-2019 Renewal Resolution No. 2018-14. This would provide a written notice of termination at least 180 day and three (3) year commitment, with a five percent (5%) discount or at least 180 day and two (2) year commitment, with a four percent (4%) discount.

12. Discuss - Introduce Ordinance 995; amending Article 209 of Chapter 4 of the Municipal Code of St. Paul, NE; providing for refuse disposal area shall be charged; repealing all ordinances or parts thereof in conflict with this ordinance; and providing for the time this ordinance shall be in full force and take effect. a. Introduce, with no second b. Waive 3 readings, with second & roll call c. Final Passage, with second & roll call

13. Discuss - Approve / Deny LARM quote for City sewer back-up insurance (see attachment from LARM)

14. (1) Discuss - Approve / Deny "Occupation Tax" for the City of St. Paul garbage being deposited into the Loup Central Landfill (Attorney Clark recommends General Liability of $1,000,000 to be placed on the Certificate of Insurance, with the City of St. Paul being named as loss payee) (2) Discuss / Introduce Ordinance 993; requiring all garbage collected within the City of St. Paul, NE be deposited into the Loup Central Landfill; to charge an occupation tax for garbage collected within the City of St. Paul NE, which is not deposited into the Loup Central Landfill; to amend the application for garbage hauling permit issued by the City of St. Paul, NE; to repeal any conflicting ordinance or portion thereof; and to provide for an effective date a. Introduction, no second b. Waive readings, with second & roll call c. Final passage, with second & roll call (3) Discuss - Approve / Deny the City of St. Paul's "Garbage Hauling" permit (City Attorney Clark approved)

15. Discuss - Approve Council meeting date, due to Labor Day falling on Monday, September 3, 2018

16. Utility Superintendent Helzer updates

17. Chief of Police Paczosa updates

18. City Council member updates

19. Mayor Howard updates

20. Public Comment Period - restricted to items on the agenda

21. Public Announcements

22. Closed Session: Personnel (wages) Pending Litigation; Strategy Session with respect to real estate purchase; and prevent needless injury to the reputation of an individual

23. Mayor Howard adjourns City Council meeting

24. Informational Items: a. Crisis Center request of funds of $1,200 for October, 2018 (every year occurrence) b. Donation letter from Ethel Oeltjen Miner c. City cleaned property nuisance at 416 3rd Street d. Country Boys estimate for Council Chamber flooring e. Receipts July, 2018