May 18, 2026 at 5:30 PM - McCook City Council

Roll Call.
Excuse Absences.

Open Meetings Act Announcement.

Invocation - McCook Ministerial Association - Barry Johnson, Assembly of God Church.

Pledge of Allegiance.

Call to Order.

Individuals who have appropriate items for City Council consideration should complete the "Topic for Consideration for City Council Agenda" form located at the information table by the entrance to the Council Chambers.  If the issue can be handled administratively without Council action, notification will be provided.  If the item is scheduled for a meeting, notification of the date will be given.

Items.

1. Announcements & Recognitions.

2. Proclamations.

2.A. Approve the proclamation designating the week of May 17 - 23, 2026 as "National Public Works Week" and authorize the Mayor to sign.

2.B. Approve the proclamation designating May 17-23, 2026 as "Emergency Medical Services Week" and authorize the Mayor to sign.

3. Public Hearings.

3.A. Conduct a public hearing on the application of El Puerto LLC; dba “El Puerto 3", for a Class "I" - (Beer, Wine, Distilled Spirits, On Sale Only) license under the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission, to be located at 311 Norris Avenue, McCook, Nebraska.

3.A.1. Adjourn the Public Hearing.  

3.B. Recommend approval to the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission the application of El Puerto LLC; dba “El Puerto 3", for a Class "I" - (Beer, Wine, Distilled Spirits, On Sale Only) license under the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission, to be located at 311 Norris Avenue, McCook, Nebraska.

4. Consent Agenda.
*The Consent Agenda is approved on one motion.  Any item listed on the Consent Agenda may, by the request of any single Council member or public in attendance, be considered as a separate item under the Regular Agenda.

4.A. Approve the minutes of the May 4, 2026 regular City Council meeting.

4.B. Forward to the City’s insurance carrier for review and appropriate action a property damage incident form from Colt McDonald.

4.C. Approve the renewal of the Frenchman Valley Mutual Aid Agreement for the next five years and authorize the Mayor to sign.

4.D. Receive and file the claims for the month of April 2026, published May 19, 2026.

4.E. Approve the application for a Special Designated Liquor License (SDL) submitted by Donna Vlasin, Liquor License #C-097364 for a wedding to be held at the City Auditorium, 302 West 5th Street, on June 6, 2026 from 4:00 P.M. to 12:00 A.M.

4.F. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-14 approving the 5311 Program Agreement - Federal-Aid Funds - Supplemental Agreement with the Nebraska Department of Transportation providing funding to be used for the City of McCook Public Transit’s transportation operations for the budget period of 07/01/25-06/30/2027 and authorize the Mayor to sign.

4.G. Recommend approval to the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission the Application for Manager submitted by Heritage Hills Golf Corp., 6000 Club House Drive, McCook, Nebraska, which holds License #IB-010450, the applicant being Mason Michaelis.

4.H. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-13 granting a Waiver of Payment in Lieu of Taxes to the McCook Housing Agency.

5. Regular Agenda.

5.A. Discussion and public educational session regarding McCook's political sign ordinance.

5.B. Update regarding the youth sports complex project.

5.C. Council Comments.

Adjournment.