June 21, 2021 at 5:30 PM - McCook City Council

Call to Order and Roll Call.

Open Meetings Act Announcement.

Pledge of Allegiance.

Items.

1. Announcements & Recognitions.

2. Consent Agenda.

2.A. Approve the minutes of the June 7, 2021 regular City Council meeting.

2.B. Receive and file the Financial Report for the period ending May 31, 2021.

2.C. Ratify the Mayor’s appointments to the Parks Advisory Board - appoint Tom Bredvick - term expires May 2023 and to the Planning Commission - appoint Jamie Mockry as alternate - term expires March 2024.

2.D. Receive and file the claims for the months of April 2021 as published May 6, 2021 and May 2021 as published June 10, 2021.

2.E. Approve the request from Garrett Wagner to close the following streets for the 5th Annual Cruisin’ the Bricks Cruise Night and Car Show:  Friday, July 9th from 6:00 P.M. to 8:30 P.M. - West “C” Street from Norris Avenue to West 1st Street (including the alley); East “C” Street from Norris Avenue to East 1st Street (including the alley); shutting off or covering the traffic signal at the intersection of Norris Avenue and “C” Street; West 2nd Street from “B” Street to West “C” Street (including the intersection at West 2nd and “C” Street); West “C” Street from West 1st Street to West 3rd Street (including alleys and the intersection of West 2nd Street and West “C” Street.); and Saturday, July 10th from 6:00 A.M. to 2:30 P.M. - West 2nd Street from “B” Street to West “C” Street (including the intersection at West 2nd and “C” Street); and West “C” Street from West 1st Street to West 3rd Street (including the alleys and the intersection of West 2nd Street and West “C” Street.)

2.F. Approve and authorize the Mayor to sign the FY2021-2022 contract with the West Central Nebraska Area Agency on Aging (WCNAAA) for the purpose of defining and specifying the separate and mutual responsibilities of each in the management, operation, support, monitoring and evaluation of the McCook Heritage Senior Center.

2.G. Authorize the acceptance of the Grant Offer Agreement with the Federal Aviation Administration for Airport Improvement Program Project (AIP) No. 3-31-0052-018-2021, the development of an Airport Master Plan Update at McCook Ben Nelson Regional Airport and authorize the Mayor to sign.

2.H. Approve the application for a Special Designated Liquor License submitted by Early Morning Cackle, L.L.C., Liquor License #D-122055, for a wedding reception to be held at the McCook Municipal Auditorium, 302 West 5th Street, on July 10, 2021 at 3:30 P.M. to July 11, 2021 at 1:00 A.M. 

2.I. Authorize the Mayor to sign the American Rescue Plan Act - Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund - Non-Entitlement Units of Local Government Application, contingent to review and acceptance by the City Attorney.

3. Regular Agenda.

3.A. Discuss and take action on a bond refinance structure for the Combined Utilities Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2021.

3.B. Consider a topic for consideration from Tasha Blomstedt regarding a jake brake ordinance.

3.C. Consider a topic for consideration from Julie Carpenter regarding reimbursement due to the step reconstruction project at the McCook City Auditorium.

3.D. Follow-up discussion regarding the McCook City Council's prioritization of current and enterprise fund needs and potential general fund projects.

3.E. Determine a date for a community meeting regarding a potential swimming pool project, said community meeting to be led by Kyle McCawley of Lamp Rynearson.

3.F. Approve the use of ACE funds in the amount of $10,000 to assist the Norris Alley Project.

3.G. Discuss setting an initial organizational/training meeting date for the creation of a regional land bank.

3.H. Introduce and approve on first reading Ordinance No. 2021-3017 providing for the amendment of Sections 90.33 and 90.99, as they pertain to Chapter 90 - Animals, of the City of McCook Code of Ordinances.

3.H.1. Chairperson asks Clerk to read Ordinance by title.

3.H.2. Consider approval of Ordinance No. 2021-3017 upon its first reading.

3.I. Review and approve form to be used and establish rating system for the annual evaluation of City Manager Schneider.

3.J. Council Comments.

Adjournment.