June 5, 2023 at 6:30 PM - 1st Council Regular Meeting

1. Mayor Bergman calls City Council 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 City of St. Paul is close to utilizing the Wastewater Treatment Facility (WWTF) SRF loan funds.  Per Steve McNulty at the NE Dept. of Environment & Energy (NDEE) there are no zero interest monies available to cities.  Therefore, the City of St. Paul's projected excess expenses from Brian Friedrichsen with Olsson comes to an approximate total of $450,600.  On Wednesday, May 31, 2023, Steve McNulty with NDEE sent a text stating that the interest rate would be 0.5%, plus a 0.5% administration fee if the City wanted to take out a loan.  
Approve / Deny NDEE drafting a loan amendment or utilize the American Rescue Plan funds and/or other reserves?

5. Discussion regarding Dalton Meadows Subdivision (MAD Development - Caitlin Jerabek Birdsell) Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Agreement (possible actions).
NOTE: Consideration of an Amendment will be on Monday, June 19, 2023, Council meeting.

6. Discuss - Approve / Deny Grover Cleveland Alexander (GCA) Day Committee requesting: (1) Fireworks funding in the amount of $4,000 to be held on Sunday, July 9, 2023.  The fireworks will be located at 4th and Indian Streets.  There is no rain date scheduled for the event; (2) Grover Cleveland Alexander (GCA) Days operating funds in the amount of $3,000; all to be absorbed by Keno funds; and (3) Closure of streets: a. 4th Street between Howard Avenue and Jay Street and b. Indian Street between 4th and 5th Streets (Brandon Nowak).

7. Discuss - Approve / Deny Royal Coachmen Car Club utilizing the "north" City Park for the Grover Cleveland Alexander (GCA) Days "Show & Shine" on Saturday, July 8, 2023, from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.;
a. Closure of Street: Jay Street between 4th and 6th Streets (will need barricades from City).

8. Discuss - Approve / Deny Seven County Spirits, LLC dba Loup River Distilling (503 Howard Avenue) Special Designated Liquor (SDL) application regarding July 7, 8, 9, 2023 from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. pertaining to Grover Cleveland Alexander (GCA) Days.  Seven County Spirits LLC Class C number is #125456, and Class Z number is #125457 (see diagram). 

9. Discuss - Approve / Deny Consent Agenda Items: (1) April 2023 Treasurer's Report; (2) May 15, 2023, minutes (regular) and May 31, 2023 (special); (3) zoning permits of May 22, 2023; (4) June 5, 2023, disbursements; and four (4) well permits pertaining to Denny and Kathy Hahn (922 Paul Street), Mary K. Matlock (1306 Kendall Street), Jerome Hulinsky (1122 "O" Street) and Boyd Bowder (1416 6th Street).   

10. Utilities Superintendent Helzer updates:
(1) St. Paul Wastewater Treatment Facility (WWTF) modified National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Draft Permit, Statement of Basis, and Public Notice.  This is the requirements that apply for future discharges from the new facility.  The Department will submit the public notice to the Phonograph Herald in the near future at no cost to the facility regarding a public comment period and contains instructions on submitting comments and/or requesting a hearing;

11. Chief of Police Howard updates:

12. Mayor Bergman updates:
a.  City of St. Paul Renewal Application for the NE Dept. of Economic Development Leadership Certified Community (May 2023);
b.  City Clerk Beck has begun work on the 2023-2024 Budget, along with giving the Department Heads budget documents to assist;
c.  Notice of Special Meeting on Monday, June 19, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. regarding a conference call with TIF Attorney Andrew Willis, Lincoln, NE pertaining to the Middle Loup Subdivision;

13. Public Announcements

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

15. Mayor Bergman adjourns City Council meeting

16. Informational Items:
a.  Wastewater Treatment Facility (WWTF) Construction Progress Meeting Minutes from Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at 1:30 p.m.;
b.  Legislative Bulletin 21;
 

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

The City of St. Paul abides by the Nebraska Open Meetings Act in conducting business.  A copy of the Nebraska Open Meetings Act is on display in the meeting room as required by Nebraska State Law.
The Mayor and City Council reserve the right to enter into an Executive Session at any time during the meeting, in accordance with the Nebraska Open Meetings Act, even though the closed session may not be indicated on the Agenda.
It is the intention of the Mayor and City Council to take up the items on the agenda in sequential order.  However, the Mayor and City Council reserves the right to take up matters in a different order to accommodate the schedules of the City Council members, person(s) having items on the agenda, and the public.  The City of St. Paul reserves the right to adjust the order of items on the agenda.
Anyone wishing to speak may be limited to three (3) to five (5) minutes per person.  Please utilize 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.