August 21, 2023 at 6:30 PM - 2nd Council Regular Meeting

1. Notice is hereby given that a Special meeting of the Mayor and City Council of the City of St. Paul, Nebraska, will be held at 5:30 p.m., Monday, August 21, 2023, to hear PUBLIC COMMENTS regarding the proposed 2023-2024 Budget.  

The REGULAR City Council meeting (August 21, 2023) will commence immediately after the adjournment of the proposed 2023-2024 Budget Public Input hearing. 

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 Requests for Future Agenda Items

3. Reserve Time to Speak on an Agenda Item

4. 5:30 P.M.  -  CITY OF ST. PAUL'S PROPOSED 2023-2024 BUDGET INPUT HEARING. 
Mayor Joel M. Bergman opens Public Comment period regarding the proposed City of St. Paul's 2023-2024 Budget;
a.  Mayor Bergman closes Public Comment period;
b.  Proposed City of St. Paul 2023-2024 Budget possible action.

5. Discuss - Approve / Deny Resolution 2023-6, whereas, Section 8.10 of the Interlocal Agreement for the Establishment and Operation of the League Association of Risk Management (LARM) provides that a member my voluntarily terminate its participation in LARM by written notice of termination given to LARM and the Nebraska Director of Insurance at least 90 days prior to the desired termination given to and that members may agree to extend the required termination notice beyond 90 days in order to realize reduced excess coverage costs, stability of contribution rates and efficiency in operation of LARM; and
Whereas, the City of St. Paul sought bids from other insurance carriers for the liability, property and casualty insurance coverage for the City for the 2023-2024 Budget year; and whereas after consideration of the LARM renewal proposal and information submitted during the bid process, the City of St. Paul is interested in renewing its insurance coverage with LARM; and agrees to renew for a three (3) year commitment which provides a five percent (5%) discount.

6. ST. PAUL EARLY CHILDHOOD FOUNDATION - Dream Solko: Introduce organization, mission, goals and project.  Discuss - Approve / Deny financial support of project (see attached PowerPoint and Support Letters).

7. Discuss - Approve / Deny "Agreement between the City of St. Paul and JEO Architecture, Inc. for Professional Services" in constructing a new City of St. Paul Fire Station located on 4th Street between Kendall and Jay Streets.  The proposed engineering fee is in the amount of $139,700.  If the Basic Services covered by this Agreement have not been completed by December 31, 2024, through no fault of JEO, extension of JEO's services beyond that time shall be compensated as additional services. 

8. Discuss - Approve / Deny the 2023 Municipal Annual Certification of Program Compliance to the Nebraska Board of Public Roads Classifications and Standards (NBCS);
a. Approve / Deny Resolution 2023-7, whereas the governing body authorizes the signing of the 2023 Municipal Annual Certification of Program Compliance by Mayor Joel M. Bergman.

9. Discuss - Approve / Deny Consent Agenda Items: (1) August 7, 2023 (regular) Council minutes and August 15, 2023 (special) Council minutes; and the (2) August 21, 2023, disbursements.

10. Discuss - Approve City of St. Paul Lineman Jack Paulsen's resignation. 

11. Utilities Superintendent Helzer updates

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

13. Mayor Bergman updates

14. Public Announcements

15. 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

16. Mayor Bergman adjourns City Council meeting.

17. Informational Items:
(1) City Receipts for July 2023;

18. 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.