December 8, 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 November 10, 2025 regular City Council meeting

H.2. Approval of City Financial Report. 

H.3. Request for attendance at meetings and/or conferences.

H.4. Approval of the Nemaha Valley Observer as the newspaper for official publications

H.5. Special Designated License - Special Designated License Submitted by Ruth Heywood at The White Spot (1010 Central Ave) on January 17, 2026 from 10 AM to 1 AM.

I. PAYMENT OF CLAIMS

I.1. Approving Payments of Claims

J. PUBLIC HEARINGS

J.1. PUBLIC HEARING AT 7:05 PM OR AS SOON AS POSSIBLE THEREAFTER ON AUBURN BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROPOSED PROPRIETARY BUDGET RECONCILIATION

J.2. PUBLIC HEARING for Application with the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission for the issuance of a Retail Liquor License Class I - Beer, Wine, Distilled Spirits, On Sale Only at Baltic Capital, LLC, dba Arbor Manor Steakhouse and Lounge, 1617 Courthouse Ave, Auburn, Nebraska.

K. MOTIONS

K.1. Council Consideration by motion for approval of the Board of Public Works (BPW) 2025 Amended Water Budget Statement.

K.2. Council Consideration by motion for approval Application with the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission for the issuance of a Retail Liquor License class I - Beer, Wine, Distilled Spirits On Sale Only at Baltic Capital, LLC, dba Arbor Manor Steakhouse and Lounge, 1617 Central Ave, Auburn, Nebraska.

K.3. Council consideration by motion election of Council President

K.4. Council consideration by motion appointment of 2026 Street Superintendent Appointment - Evan Wickersham with JEO Consulting Group, Inc.

K.5. Council consideration of annual appointments for 2026

K.6. Council consideration of city council standing committee appointments.

K.7. Council consideration by motion 2026 Holidays

K.8. Council consideration by motion approval of the renewal of Maintenance Agreement #51 and authorize the Certificate of Compliance between the Nebraska Department of Transportation and the City of Auburn.

K.9. Council Consideration by motion for approval of Change Order 7 for Graham Construction.

K.10. Council Consideration by motion for approval of Pay Application 11 for Graham Construction.

K.11. Council Consideration by motion for approval of Pay Application 1 for MC Wells.

K.12. Council Consideration by motion for approval of an new single family housing construction grant for Mitch Bishop. 

L. RESOLUTIONS

L.1. Resolution 30-25 A RESOLUTION TO CONSIDER OPTION TO RENEW & EXTEND THE CONTRACT FOR SOLID WASTE COLLECTION FOR AN ADDITIONAL THREE (3) YEAR TERM WITH AMERICAN RECYCLING & SANITATION INC. WITH CONTRACTORS REQUESTED SERVICE RATE INCREASE OF TEN PERCENT (10%) PER MONTH.

L.2. RESOLUTION NO. 31-25 A RESOLUTION CONSIDERING APPROVAL OF ADDITIONAL STOP SIGN PLACEMENTS WITH THE CITY OF AUBURN, NE. FOR THE SAFETY OF THE PUBLIC.

L.3. Resolution 32-25 Designation of Official Depository of City Funds and Approval of Authorized Representatives and Signers

L.4. NO. 33-25 A RESOLUTION FOR CONSIDERATION BY CITY COUNCIL OF ACCEPTANCE OF THE SHERIDAN CEMETERY BY TRANSFER APPROVED BY THE CEMETERY ASSOCIATION, INCLUDING ALL REAL PROPERTY, PERSONAL PROPERTY, ACCOUNT FUNDS, & SAVINGS BUT FREE & CLEAR FROM ANY ENCUMBRANCES AND LIABILITIES.

M. ORDINANCES

M.1. On for Second Reading ORDINANCE NO. 17-25 OF  THE CITY OF AUBURN, NEMAHA COUNTY, NEBRASKA AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE ORIGINAL SECTION 132.08 OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, NEBRASKA, CODE OF ORDINANCES TO AMEND THE PERMITTED USE AND DAYS OF USE OF FIREWORKS REGULATED BY CITY CODE; TO REPEAL THE ORIGINAL SECTION 132.08 OF SAID CITY CODE AND ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT WITH THIS ORDINANCE; AND TO DECLARE AN EFFECTIVE DATE FOR THIS ORDINANCE.

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