November 9, 2026 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

G.1. Small Business Season Proclamation

H. CONSENT AGENDA

H.1. Approving Minutes of October 12, 2026 regular City Council meeting

H.2. Approval of City Financial Report. 

H.3. Request for attendance at meetings and/or conferences - NCMA Regional Meeting, November 13, Wayne (Crystal)

H.4. Special Designated License - Special Designated License Submitted by the Gallery 75 at The White Spot (1010 Central Ave) on December 4, 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, and 19, 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 7:10 p.m., or as soon as possible thereafter - for presentation of the Board of Public Works (BPW) proposed proprietary budget statement for 2027.

K. MOTIONS

K.1. Council Consideration by motion for approval of the Board of Public Works (BPW) proprietary budget statement for 2027.

K.2. Council consideration by motion to approve the creation of an ad hoc committee to negotiate the Law Enforcement Agreement with Nemaha County and the Nemaha County Sheriff. 

K.3. Council consideration by motion to approve the bid for pool renovation from Landmark Aquatics and authorize execution of a construction contract. 

K.4. Council consideration by motion to approve the bid for sports courts renovation from Mammoth Sports Construction and authorize execution of a construction contract.

K.5. Council Consideration by motion for approval of the application for CRA funding for the Auburn Municipal Pool Renovations project. 

K.6. Council Consideration by motion for approval of a request by Auburn Eagles & Auburn Fire Department for the City 2027 public fireworks display at the Auburn High School on Sunday, July 4, 2027 (Rain date Monday, July 5th), with consideration for approval of requested funds for the display ($7,500).

K.7. Council consideration by motion for the approval of the Maintenance Agreement #51 and authorization of the Certificate of Compliance between the Nebraska Department of Transportation and the City of Auburn.
 

K.8. Gill - Stormwater/Drainage Complaint and Potential Claim

K.8.a. Closed Session Requested for Threat of Litigation
Discussion and possible motion to enter closed session pursuant to Neb. Rev. Stat. § 84-1410(1)(a), for consultation with the City Attorney and a litigation strategy session concerning the September 23, 2026 written stormwater/drainage complaint and potential property-damage claim submitted regarding property located at 511 17th Street, Auburn, Nebraska, including potential litigation, legal rights and obligations, and protection of the City's legal interests.

K.8.b. Open Session - Consideration of Engineering Investigation and Professional Services
Discussion, consideration, and possible action to extend authorization with JEO Consulting Group to provide additional engineering consultation, review relevant drainage infrastructure and historical project records, investigate alleged stormwater runoff and erosion conditions affecting the property located at 511 17th Street, and provide technical analysis and assistance to the City Attorney in evaluating the claim and preparing an appropriate response on behalf of the City, subject to mutually acceptable terms and applicable expenditure limitations.

L. RESOLUTIONS

L.1. Resolution 21-26 A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE YEAR-END CERTIFICATION OF THE CITY OF AUBURN STREET SUPERINTENDENT 

M. ORDINANCES

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