February 17, 2026 at 6:30 PM - 2nd 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 Requests for Future Agenda Items

3. Reserve Time to Speak on an Agenda Item

4. Mayor Feeken opens a "Public Hearing" to consider a Development Agreement between the City of St. Paul and Troy and Delcie Lukasiewicz regarding the deferral of paving special assessment related to the vacated Third (3rd) Street lying between Blocks 34 and 35, Original Town, St. Paul, NE as referred to in the City ordinance record filed in Miscellaneous Book 26, Page 385.

5. Discuss - Approve / Deny the purchase of carpet for the City of St. Paul, NE. Carpet Plus will provide the City with samples for the Mayor and Council to view (Bryan Robinson).

6. Discuss - Approve / Deny the St. Paul Chamber of Commerce "Grover Cleveland Alexander" (GCA) Days street closings and request for City barricades on Saturday, July 11, 2026.

7. Mayor Feeken opens the Public Comment period to consider a Development Agreement between the City of St. Paul and Troy and Delcie Lukasiewicz regarding the deferral of paving special assessment related to the vacated Third (3rd) Street lying between Blocks 34 and 35, Original Town, St. Paul, NE as referred to in the City ordinance record filed in Miscellaneous Book 26, Page 385.

8. Discuss - Approve / Deny a Development Agreement between the City of St. Paul, NE and Troy M. Lukasiewicz and Delcie L. Lukasiewicz, husband and wife, regarding the deferral of paving special assessment related to all the vacated Third (3rd) Street lying between Blocks 34 and 35, Original Town of St. Paul, Howard County, NE, as referred to in the City Ordinance Record filed in Miscellaneous Book 26, Page 385 (the "Vacated Right-of-Way").

9. Discuss - Approve / Deny St. Paul Grocery LLC (Home Plate Market) Property Improvement application regarding exterior signage in the amount of $10,000. 

10. Discuss / Introduce Ordinance #1067, to amend the St. Paul Municipal Code; to establish new Sections 5-403 to 5-406 of Chapter 5 related to the operation of lightweight E-Scooters, E-Bikes and Hoverboards; to repeal any ordinance, or parts of any ordinance in conflict with this ordinance; to provide for the effective date of such ordinance; and to provide for the publication of this ordinance.
*Introduce, with no second or roll call;
*Waive Reading, with second and roll call; and
*Final Passage, with second and roll call. 

11. Discuss - Approve / Deny Consent Agenda Items: (1) Treasurer's Report of January 2026; (2) Minutes of February 2, 2026 (regular); (3) Disbursements of February 17, 2026; and (4) Matt Helzer, James Summers, and Trevor Kowalski attending the NE Rural Water Association (Wastewater) training on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, in Wood River, NE; Trae Anderson attending a Grade 3 Water Operator Class on April 13-17, 2026 in Grand Island, NE; and Dillon Paczosa attending a Grade 3 Water Operator Class on October 19-23, 2026, in Lincoln, NE.

12. City of St. Paul's Alliance for Community Energy (ACE) Member Distribution
Discuss- Approve the transfer of the $4,674 to a City Department account regarding the utilization of ACE Member Distribution. Currently, the funds are in the City General Account #0300-100-027.

13. Discuss - Approve / Deny Police Officer Mathew Sample attending the "Special Weapon and Tactics" (SWAT) course in Des Moines, Iowa on May 4-8, 2026. SWAT training is mandatory for all Officers on the Central Nebraska "Special Response Team" (SRT). Breakdown of cost is attached.

14. Discuss current nuisances per Chief of Police Dan Howard (possible action).

15. Chief of Police Dan Howard updates: 
(1) Activity Report. 

16. Utilities Superintendent Helzer updates

17. Mayor Mike Feeken updates:
(1) League Association of Risk Management (LARM), Fred Wiebelhaus response to the utilization of the Tennis and Pickleball Courts; 
(2) Election Filing: Bill Peters on February 11, 2026;
(3) Harold Rickertsen Memorial of $500 was placed on the St. Paul Civic Center Loan;
(4) City received the Howard County Medical Center reimbursement in November 2026, regarding the installation of the flashing traffic light;
 

18. Public Announcements

19. 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

20. Mayor Feeken adjourns City Council meeting.

21. Informational Items:
(1) City Receipts of January 2026;
(2) City Investment Account Interest Rates for January 2026: 
(a) Insured Cash Sweep (ICS) at Citizens Bank & Trust: 3.35% and (b) NPAIT: 3.67%

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.