June 6, 2022 at 7:00 PM - 1st Council Regular Meeting

1. Mayor Bergman calls meeting to order, with the "Pledge of Allegiance" and the "Open Meeting Statement" as required by NE State Statutes 84-1407 through 84-1414; Mayor Bergman also states that the City Council may vote to go into Closed Session on any agenda item as allowed by NE State Statute 84-1410. 

2. Submittal of Request for Future Agenda Items

3. Reserve time to Speak on an Agenda Item

4. The Sons of the American Legion Post #119 is requesting an extension of culvert regarding the storm sewer on the north side of the new American Legion building.  The City of St. Paul has requested a recommendation from the St. Paul Economic Development regarding the utilization of sales tax funds. 
Discuss - Approve / Deny the utilization of Sales Tax fund regarding the American Legion Post #119 extension of culvert for the storm sewer.

Note: Council members requested a letter stating what function each entity will be performing regarding the culvert project.
 

5. NUISANCE HEARING - "Notice of Hearing to be Determined Existence of Public Nuisance and to Abate in Whole or in Part" regarding Todd M. and Michelle L. Padrnos property at 108 Howard Avenue, St. Paul, NE.  The property is more legally described as: (SP VIL) TRACT A IN TAX LOT 7; 3-14-10. Said alleged violations consist of an Unsafe Building Structure.
The City Council will DISCUSS if the described property above constitutes a public nuisance subject to abatement.  If said property constitutes a public nuisance, as defined by Section 4-308 to 4-309 of the St. Paul Municipal Code, the Municipal Authorities shall abate the same and the cost of abatement shall be assessed upon such premises and cost shall constitute a lien upon land until paid (POSSIBLE ACTION).

6. Discuss - Approve / Deny Notice of Adoption of Resolution 2022-5; whereas the City Council will determine if the property constitutes a public nuisance.  If, the property constitutes a public nuisance, then the City Council will grant ______ days from the date of the notice to abate said nuisance.  Failure to abate the nuisance shall result in said nuisance being abated by the City of St. Paul and the COST of abatement shall be ASSESSED upon the premises and constitute a LIEN upon the premises until PAID.

7. Discuss - Approve / Deny Consent Agenda Items: (1) April 2022 Treasurer's Report; (2) May 11, 2022 (special 5:30 p.m.); May 11, 2022 (special 6:30 p.m.); May 16, 2022 (regular); and May 31, 2022 (special) Council minutes; and (3) June 6, 2022 disbursements.    

8. Discuss - Introduce Ordinance #1028; to amend the St. Paul Municipal Code; to rename and enact Section 5-921 of Chapter 5 pertaining to maximum parking time in City owned parking lots; to repeal any ordinance, or parts of any ordinance in conflict with this ordinance; and to provide for the effective date (June 16, 2022) of such ordinance.
***Introduce Ordinance, with NO second;
***Waive three (3) readings, with second and roll call;
***Final Passage, with second and roll call.

9. Discuss - Approve / Deny the City of St. Paul Police Department increasing part-time Police Officer hourly wage from $20.00 to $21.00. 
 

10. Discuss - Approve / Deny Ms. Rawlings reimbursing the City of St. Paul for Police Officer uniforms per the City's Non-Union Employment contract Article 19; Section 9: Uniforms (see list of items attached.)

• If an employee resigns within one (1) year of employment, he/she shall reimburse the City for Uniforms furnished to them.

11. Discuss - Approve / Deny new design regarding brick changes to the City of St. Paul "Welcome" signs.

12. Discuss - Approve / Deny changing employee health insurance coverage from United Healthcare to Blue Cross / Blue Shield through the NE League of Municipalities effective July 1, 2022. 

13. Discuss the attendance of the 2022 Municipal Accounting and Finance Conference in Kearney, NE on Wednesday, June 15, 2022 to Friday, June 17, 2022 (possible action). 

14. Utilities Superintendent Helzer updates:
(1) Wastewater Treatment Facility (WWTF) construction pictures;

15. Chief of Police Howard updates:
a. League Association of Risk Management (LARM) approved a $700 grant for a City Law Enforcement carrier vest;

16. City Council member updates

17. Mayor Bergman updates:
(1) City Keno proceeds for April 2022 were in the amount of $11,726.17;
(2) Mark Wilson (Asst. Fire Chief) and Hunter Lassen (Firefighter) attended the Nebraska Wildland Fire Academy from April 28 to May 1, 2022 at Fort Robinson State Park. Mr. Wilson and Mr. Lassen received a document verifying that the issuing agency, the Nebraska Forest Service, known as the IQS Agency, that the following individuals has successfully completed the "Physical Fitness Endurance" testing as required for the issuance of an Incident Qualification Card (Red Card) for firefighting on state and federal lands in Nebraska or throughout the United States; 
(3) City Police Officer Jade Stethem signed and initialed the City Police Dept. Employment Agreement on May 13, 2022;

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

19. Public Announcements

20. Closed Session: Pending Litigation; Strategy Session with respect to real estate purchase; and prevent needless injury to the reputation of an individual

21. Mayor Bergman adjourns City Council meeting

22. Informational Items:
 

23. This agenda, including supporting documentation, is available for public viewing during normal business hours at the City Office, 704 6th Street, St. Paul, Nebraska.