June 19, 2023 at 6:30 PM - 2nd Council Regular Meeting

1. NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING AT THE ST. PAUL CIVIC CENTER (423 HOWARD AVENUE) ON MONDAY, JUNE 19, 2023, AT 10:00 A.M.  THE MEETING IS REGARDING A CONFERENCE CALL WITH ATTORNEY ANDREW WILLIS PERTAINING TO THE MIDDLE LOUP SUBDIVISION TAX INCREMENT FINANCING PROJECT (TIF).

2. Mayor Bergman calls meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. regarding the Community Development Agency (CDA) and the regular City Council meeting, 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. 

3. Mayor Bergman opens the Community Development Agency (CDA) meeting to review and APPROVE the Fourth Amendment to Redevelopment Agreement regarding the Dalton Meadows Subdivision (Caitlin Jerabek Birdsell) project.  The intent of the Fourth Amendment is to allow flexibility in the timing of the sub-phases of the Project, so long as the Project is fully completed, and all the homes are built no later than December 31, 2035.
a. Mayor Bergman adjourns the Community Development Agency (CDA) meeting.

4. Mayor Bergman opens the regular City Council meeting.

5. Submittal of Requests for Future Agenda Items

6. Reserve Time to Speak on an Agenda Item

7. PUBLIC HEARING: Mayor Joel M. Bergman opens public hearing regarding the consideration of adopting a long range 2023 One (1) and Six (6) Year Street Improvement plan.  

8. Discuss - Approve / Deny Dan Bear's request to close Baxter Street between 9th Street and Grant Street the evening of Monday, July 3, 2023, from 5:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. (midnight); this is for a neighborhood block party.  Barricades are requested from the City.

9. Discuss - Approve / Deny Fourth Amendment to Redevelopment Agreement regarding Dalton Meadows Subdivision project.  The intent of the Fourth Amendment is to allow flexibility in the timing of the sub-phases of the Project, so long as the Project is fully completed, and all the homes are built no later than December 31, 2035.

10. Discuss - Approve / Deny Consent Agenda Items: (1) Treasurer's Report May 2023; (2) June 5, 2023 (regular) Council minutes; (3) June 19, 2023, disbursements; (4) a Special Designated Liquor application for the County Cage #122840 (Kersten Kucera - 614 Howard Avenue) on Friday, July 7, 2023, from 5:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. regarding a Grover Cleveland Alexander (GCA) Day street dance in front of the County Cage establishment to the intersection of 7th Street.

11. Mayor Bergman opens public comment period regarding the 2023 One (1) and Six (6) Year Street Improvement plan;
a.  Closes public comment period;
b.  Approve the City's 2023 One (1) and Six (6) Year Street Improvement plan;
c.  Approve Resolution 2023-5; whereas the City of St. Paul has conducted a public hearing in accordance with the requirements of the Board of Public Roads Classification Standards.

12. Discuss - Approve / Deny Mathew Sample (1224 Elm Street) as a full-time City of St. Paul Police Officer; currently non-certified.
a. Approve / Deny Hourly Wage.

13. Note: Per City Attorney Jason White: NE Statute 17-568.01: A municipal electric utility may enter into a contract for the enlargement of improvement of the electric system or FOR the purchase of equipment used for such enlargement or improvement WITHOUT advertising for bids if the price is: (b) sixty thousand dollars ($60,000) or less and the municipal electric utility has gross annual revenue from retail sales in excess of one million ($1,000,000).

Discuss - Approve / Deny City of St. Paul purchasing two (2) vehicles for: (1) Utility Superintendent Helzer: 2014 Ford XL 4x4 Crew Cab Patrol Unit in the amount of $24,000; Miles 97,488; Engine 5.0L V8 Gas, Auto Transmission; (2) Sewer Department: (A) 2011 Ford F450 Dually 4s4 Crew Cab in the amount of $32,000; Miles 132,579; Engine 6.7L Power Stroke Diesel; Auto Transmission; and some hail on hood AND (B) 2014 Ford F-350SD XL in the amount of $38,998; Miles 47,836; Engine: 6.2L V8 16V Flex Fuel; 4WD.
a. Approve disbursement of funds regarding trucks.

14. Utilities Superintendent Helzer updates:
(1) Swimming Pool pump has arrived;

15. Chief of Police Howard updates: 
(1) Nuisance & Incident Report;

16. Mayor Bergman updates:
(1) James Summers (Hunter Safety Instructor) providing "Hunter Safety" class in the City Council Chambers, along with possessing fire arms in a government facility.  All firearms will be cleared; no live ammo will be utilized; only dummy rounds will be utilized;
(2) Special meeting on Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at 1:30 p.m. regarding the Wastewater Treatment Facility (WWTF) construction progress meeting.

17. Public Announcements

18. Closed Session: The City of St. Paul reserves the right to go into Closed Session when it is clearly necessary to protect the public interest or for the prevention of needless injury to the reputation of an individual; or pending litigation

19. Mayor Bergman adjourns City Council meeting.

20. Informational Items:
(1) Time Certificates May 2023;
(2) State of NE Office of Emergency Health Systems letter to Chief of Police Dan Howard;
(3) The first (1st) City Council meeting in July will be on Wednesday, July 5, 2023, at 6:30 p.m.; 
 

21. 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.