May 6, 2024 at 6:30 PM - 1st Council Regular Meeting

1. Mayor Mike Feeken 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 Feeken 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. Mayor Feeken opens a public hearing pertaining to Melvin Fuller's Conditional Use Permit application regarding an "Outdoor Storage Container" at 607 Grand Street, St. Paul, NE.

5. RON SACK PRESENTATION OF MARION BAHENSKY'S SHADOW BOX:
Friends of Marion Bahensky designed and created a shadow box in honor of St. Paul's first woman mayor.  It includes Ms. Bahensky's "2017 Key to the City", along with her photo and biography.  Mr. Sack and friends are requesting to have the shadow box be displayed at City Hall or at the St. Paul Civic Center, where it can receive more exposure to the public.

6. ALLEN WILSHUSEN, ST. PAUL EMERGENCY MANAGER FORMAL THANK YOU: 
St. Paul Emergency Manager Allen Wilshusen to be present to formally thank the City of St. Paul Mayor, Council members and Utilities Superintendent Matthew Helzer regarding the assistance of the Tire Recycling event.  

7. Discuss - Approve / Deny Consent Agenda Items:
(1) Council Minutes regarding April 15, 2024 (regular) and April 25, 2024 (special);  
(2) Disbursements May 6, 2024; 
(3) Zoning Permit Minutes April 22, 2024;
(4) Scotty's (Marquette, NE) Special Designated Liquor #123691 (SDL) application regarding Saturday, June 15, 2024, from 4:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.  The wedding reception will be held at St. Paul Civic Center, 423 Howard Avenue.  Sergeant Jon Howard approved the SDL permit;
(5) Michelle L. Bruha as a St. Paul EMT (Howard County Medical Center RN).  

8. Discuss - Approve / Deny Zoning Permit Application #2024-6 submitted by Larry Dugan (1115 Custer Street) pertaining to an existing carport. Please see Zoning Regulation Section 2.7.02 (Non-Conforming Structures).

9. PUBLIC HEARING ON MELVIN FULLER'S CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT:
Mayor Feeken opens the Public Comment period pertaining to Melvin Fuller's Conditional Use Permit application regarding an "Outdoor Storage Container" at 607 Grand Street, St. Paul, NE.
a. Closes public hearing;
b. Approve / Deny Conditional Use Permit application.
 

10. DISCUSS - APPROVE / DENY TWO (2) NUISANCES TO BE ABATED; FAILURE TO ABATE THE NUISANCE SHALL RESULT IN NUISANCE BEING ABATED BY THE CITY OF ST. PAUL AND COST SHALL BE ASSESSED UPON THE PREMISE AND WILL CONSTITUTE A LIEN ON THE PROPERTY.

(1) Jannea Rudolf at 920 Indian Street: Deadline for cleanup was granted until Friday, May 3, 2024, per Resolution 2024-3; AND

(2) Landry Welch at 807 7th Street: Deadline for cleanup was granted until Saturday, May 4, 2024, per Resolution 2024-1.

11. Discuss Todd Padrnos property at 1220 Farnum Street (where City is in the nuisance process) - Possible Action. 

12. Discuss - Approve / Deny general cleaning proposal regarding the City Office, Council Chambers and Police Department.

13. Consideration of retaining or eliminating the City north drive-up window (possible action).

14. Discuss 1st of the month City of St. Paul's nuisances per the Nuisance Committee (Chief of Police Dan Howard to report) - Possible Action.

15. Utilities Superintendent Helzer updates

16. Chief of Police Howard updates:
(1) 1st of the Month Police Activity Report;

17. Mayor Feeken updates:
(1) Notice of a special meeting on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. in the City Council Chambers regarding the bid opening for the new Fire Station;
(2) See attached the 2024 Swimming Pool Admission Prices;
 

18. Public Announcements

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

20. Mayor Feeken adjourns City Council meeting

21. Informational Items:

22. 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.