October 13, 2025 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting

A. Pledge of Allegiance

B. Call to Order

C. Invocation

D. Roll Call

E. SUBMITTAL OF REQUESTS FOR FUTURE ITEMS

F. RESERVE TIME TO SPEAK ON AGENDA ITEMS

G. PRESENTATIONS and PROCLAMATIONS

H. CONSENT AGENDA

H.1. Approving Minutes of September 8 regular City Council meeting and September 24 special meetings.

H.2. Approval of City Financial Report. 

H.3. Appointments: Auburn City Rec - Casie Allen- President, Brant Loose- VP, Jake Jenek -Treasurer, Amanda Dammast - Secretary, Cassie Greene, Linus Hendrickson, Leah Wehenkel, Curtis Aue, Lacy Gerdes, Greg Cook, Troy Sharp, Michaela Sayler, Michelle Thompson, and Valerie Binder.

H.4. Request for attendance at meetings and/or conferences.

H.5. Special Designated License - Special Designated License Submitted by the American Legion Post 23 at the American Legion Post 23 (909 I Street) on November 8, 2025 from 4 PM to 12 AM. Special Designated License Submitted by the Gallery 75 at The White Spot (1010 Central Ave) on November 20, 2025 from 2 PM to 11 PM.

I. PAYMENT OF CLAIMS

I.1. Approving Payments of Claims

J. PUBLIC HEARINGS

J.1. PUBLIC HEARING for Application with the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission for the issuance of a Retail Liquor License Class C - Beer, Wine, Distilled Spirits, On/Off at BCSBMGMT, LLC, dba Little Ted's, 1719 Courthouse Ave, Auburn, Nebraska.

K. MOTIONS

K.1. Council Consideration by motion for approval Application with the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission for the issuance of a Retail Liquor License class C- Beer, Wine, Distilled Spirits. On/Off Sale at BCSBMGMT, LLC, dba Little Ted's,1719 Courthouse Ave, Auburn, Nebraska.

K.2. Council Consideration by motion for approval of the construction contract for the Auburn J Street Culvert Replacement project to MC Wells Contracting, LCC. 

K.3. Council consideration by motion for approval of adoption of a professional services agreement with JEO Consulting Group, Inc for the construction administration and staking and construction observation and testing for the Auburn J Street Culvert Replacement project. 

K.4. Council Consideration by motion for approval of an application for funding for a Creative District Development Grant for $100,000.

K.5. Council Consideration by motion for approval of DD 18 for 22-TFHP-36014 with SENDD for administration and housing management. 

L. RESOLUTIONS

L.1. No. 23-25 A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE CLOSURE OF CENTRAL AVENUE/HIGHWAY 136 FOR AUBURN'S CHRISTMAS OPENING, ACKNOWLEDGE THE DUTIES SET OUT IN NEB. REV. STAT. §39-1359(2)(D), AND AGREE TO INDEMNIFY THE STATE OF NEBRASKA.

L.2. Res No 24-25 A Resolution before the City Council to adopt the Notice of Nuisance and Demand to Clean & Maintain property, to authorize necessary inspection(s) of said property, and authorize city agency clean-up pursuant to Notice of City Nuisance and Demand to Clean & Maintain Property at 1220 11th St, with cost assessed to the title owner and/or against the real estate. (Dughman)

L.3. Res No 25-25 A Resolution before the City Council to adopt determination of Unsafe Building/Structure, authorize property inspection(s), consider and authorize City agency removal of unsafe structure(s), clear the property of rubbish and trash, and level/grade said lot at 1715 M St. (McKee (deceased))

L.4. Res No 26-25 Resolution before the City Council to adopt the determination and Notice of Unsafe Building/Structure(s), authorize property inspection(s) and approve demo and removal of structure(s), clear the property of rubbish and trash, and level/grade said lot at 1110 13th St and assess cost to the title owner or against the real estate. (Blacketer Jr)

L.5. Res No 27-25 Resolution before the City Council to adopt redline changes and amendments to the City Franchise Agreement with Charter Communications Inc. for a term of ten (10) years, and authorizing the Mayor to sign any necessary documents consistent with the approval and adoption of said Franchise Agreement.

L.6. Resolution 28-25 calling for the refunding of the Series 2024 General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes : Approval and adoption of a resolution to refund the Series 2024 General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes outstanding in the principal amount of $3,075,000.

M. ORDINANCES

M.1. Ordinance 15-25 Ordinance for the issuance of General Obligation Various Purpose Bonds:   Approval and adoption of a ordinance authorizing the issuance of General Obligation Various Purpose Bonds in the principal amount of not to exceed $3,250,000 for the purpose of paying off interim financing and costs of street, water and sanitary sewer improvements within the City.

N. REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS

N.1. From Dept. Heads/Boards

N.1.a. Street Department

N.1.b. Fire Department

N.1.c. Library

N.1.d. Treasurer

N.1.e. Other Department Heads/Boards

N.2. From Committees

N.2.a. Economic Development

N.2.b. Safety Committee

N.2.c. Building Committee

N.2.d. Housing

N.2.e. Other Committees & Reports

O. REQUESTS AND REFFERALS

P. MOTION TO ADJOURN