November 2, 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 the St. Paul Chamber of Commerce renting office space in the former St. Paul Police Department Office located at 514 Grand Street.
a. Discussion regarding: (1) Rent; (2) Telephone Service; (3) Utilities; (4) Insurance; (5) Internet; and (6) Office Renovations (Possible action). 

5. Consent Agenda Items: Discuss - Approve / Deny: (1) Minutes October 19, 2026 (regular); and (2) Disbursements of November 2, 2026. 

6. Discuss Approve / Deny Running Wolf (Katana Ray) property improvement application located at 704 Howard Avenue for the amount of $9,145.  The application pertains to exterior paint, new windows, and a new exterior sign.  Funds will be disbursed from the Sales Tax fund.  

7. Discuss - Approve / Deny transferring City of St. Paul funds in the amount of $75,000 from the Sales Tax Money Market #504420 to the Sales Tax Checking #300277 regarding the transfers into: (1) Street - Motor Vehicle Tax; (2) Fire Station Proceeds; and (3) 25% Infrastructure when sales tax proceeds are deposited into the City account from the NE Treasurer's Office.

8. Introduce Ordinance 1073, setting the compensation of the officers and employees of the City of St. Paul, Nebraska, pursuant to Nebraska revised statues 17-108, and to provide for an effective date.
*Introduce Ordinance 1073 with no second and no roll call.
*Waive three (3) readings of Ordinance 1073 with a second and roll call.
*Final passage of Ordinance 1073 with second and roll call. 

9. Utilities Superintendent Helzer updates

10. Mayor Feeken updates:

11. Public Announcements

12. 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.

13. Mayor Feeken adjourns City Council meeting

14. Informational Items:

15. 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.