October 5, 2026 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. Discuss - Approve / Deny "Land Lease and Generator Use Agreement between the City of St. Paul, Nebraska and Hamilton Long Distance Company.

5. Discuss - Approve / Deny St. Paul Rescue Squad members (1) Adam Powell, St. Paul, NE and (2) Trev Sharman, St. Paul, NE.
Note: The St. Paul Rescue Squad members will be placed on Life Insurance through Christensen Insurance and with the State of Nebraska.

6. Consent Agenda Items: Discuss - Approve / Deny: (1) Minutes September 21, 2026 (regular); (2) Zoning Permit Minutes September 29, 2026; and (3) Disbursements of October 5, 2026. 

7. Discuss - Approve / Deny Jody Hogan's mileage pertaining to the NE League of Municipalities Conference in Lincoln, NE on September 23-25, 2026 in the amount of $176.32. 

8. Utilities Superintendent Helzer updates

9. Mayor Feeken updates:

10. Public Announcements

11. Closed Session: The City of St. Paul reserves the right to go into Closed Session when it is clearly necessary for the protection of the public interest or to prevent needless injury to the reputation of an individual and if such individual has not requested a public meeting.

12. Mayor Feeken adjourns City Council meeting

13. Informational Items:

14. 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.