June 15, 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. Discuss - Approve / Deny Letter Agreement Amendment #1 for Professional Services dated July 7, 2025, between the City of St. Paul and Olsson regarding the 3rd Street Paving in the amount of $22,100. The project is located at 3rd Street from "O" Street to approximately 225 ft. north. The project description is construction observation and testing services for paving and storm sewer improvements. 

5. Discuss - Approve / Deny Diamond Engineering Co. Pay Request #4 pertaining to the St. Paul Tennis and Pickleball Courts (Project #025-0534) in the amount of $47,753.64. The pay request pertains to the court painting and striping.

6. Discussion pertaining to the elimination of E-Scooters, Hoverboards, and E-Skateboards on City of St. Paul streets; E-Bikes will be allowed (Possible Action).

7. Discuss - Approve / Deny Consent Agenda Items: (1) Treasurer's Report May 2026; (2) Minutes June 1, 2026 (regular); and (3) Disbursements June 15, 2026.

8. Discuss - Approve / Deny The Dugout Grill, LLC Special Designated Liquor (SDL) application for Saturday, July 11, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. regarding the Grover Cleveland Alexander (GCA) street dance. The event location is at 621 1/2 Howard Avenue, St. Paul, NE. A current Certificate of Insurance for General and Liquor Liability has been provided to the City Office. 

9. Discuss - Approve / Deny closing Taylor Street from Howard Avenue to the St. Paul Baseball field entrance; allowing GCA Days to host kickball on the middle softball field and host family games on the practice field.
Approve Homestead Bank holding a barbeque in the ballfield drive.

10. Chief of Police Dan Howard updates: 
(1) Activity Report.
(2) Nuisance: 407 "L" Street, Lot 2 (Stephanie Weddle) first letter terms on Monday, June 15, 2026.

11. Utilities Superintendent Helzer updates:
(1) The rest of the City Park sod will not be installed, due to the sizable rains in Grand Island, NE. Grover Cleveland Alexander (GCA) Days Royal Coachman car show on City Park grass?

12. Mayor Mike Feeken updates:
(1) The May 2026 Revenue / Expenditure Guideline can be reviewed at the City Office.
(2) Skilled Gaming Device Revenue (January - March 2026) = $1,133.93.

13. Public Announcements

14. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF TRAVIS TIBBETTS GARBAGE HAULING RATE INCREASE EFFECTIVE JUNE 1, 2026 (please see attached).

15. Closed Session: The necessary protection of the public interest for purposes of discussing negotiating strategy and compensation parameters related to the Municipal Clerk position.

16. Mayor Feeken adjourns City Council meeting.

17. Informational Items:
(1) City Receipts May 2026.
(2) Elmwood Cemetery Board Minutes May 13, 2026.
 

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.