March 20, 2018 at 6:00 PM - Crete City Council Regular Meeting

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The City Council has posted a copy of the Open Meetings Act, Laws of the State of Nebraska, in the back of the council chambers.  Additional copies are available to read, if anyone wishes one during this meeting, please advise. As each agenda item is considered, if there are any questions concerning the agenda item please advise.  The City Council may consider items listed on the agenda in random order. The City Council has assisted listening devices available, if needed please advise. Please stand and Pledge Allegiance to the Flag.

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Attendance of Council members will be recorded to determine the presence of a quorum for official actions.

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No action can be taken by the council on matters presented under this title except to answer any question posed and/or to refer the matter for further action.  Testimony may be limited to 3 minutes per person.  Please do not repeat testimony that has already be heard.

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The council may take action to hear testimony in favor of  or in opposition to, discuss/limit  discussion and take action to approve or disapprove any matter presented under this title.

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The Public Works Committee and the Planning Commission have reviewed the one and six year street improvement plan. This hearing is being held again due to publishing errors.

Rationale:  A public hearing to hear comments on the CDBG program being used for an evaluation of the City streets

Rationale:  The City Council will adjourn and reconvene as the Community Development Agency to take action on a redevelopment agreement amendment. The City Council will reconvene after the CDA action.

Rationale:  The Parks and Recreation Committee has reviewed the American Legion Baseball organization's request to renew the agreement for infield conditioning

Rationale:  The Parks and Recreation Committee has reviewed Kracklin' Kirks request to have a vendor fireworks display at Tuxedo Park on April 21, 2018 (rain date April 28)

Rationale:  The Public Works Committee has reviewed the Garbage Company request for a solid waste collection rate review for an increase in the CPI

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The Parks and Recreation Committee has reviewed additional information regarding the plans and agreements for a go kart track

Rationale:  The Legislative/Development Committee and the Economic Development Advisory Board has reviewed an application for funds to purchase a blighted commercial property in Block 99, Original Town

Rationale:  The Fire and Rescue Department Membership has reviewed applications and recommend the appointment of Marvin Barlow and Henry Alvarado as volunteer firefighters and add them to the insurance rolls

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The Council may take action to hear testimony in favor of or opposition to, discuss/limit discussion and take action to approve or disapprove any matter presented under this title. The Council may take action to waive the statutory rule requiring reading on three separate dates on any ordinance being considered. The Council may take action to pass and approve any matter presented under this title.

Rationale:  A resolution adopting the 2018 One & Six Year Street Improvement Plan

Rationale:  A resolution approving amendment #2 to the Hotel Redevelopment Agreement

Rationale:  An ordinance amending Ordinance 2017 Exhibit A

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Reports may be given by Department Heads, Committees and Council members concerning current operations of the City. Questions may be asked and answered. No action can be taken by the Council on matters presented under this title except to answer any question posed and to refer the matter for further action.

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Council will consider approval of the following items. Explanation may occur for each item and the council may approve and or amend and approve the items listed.

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The city council will review the above matters and take such actions as they deem appropriate. The city council may enter into closed session to discuss any matter on this agenda when it is determined by the council that it is clearly necessary for protection of the public interest or the prevention of needless injury to the reputation of an individual and if such and individual has not requested a public meeting, or as otherwise allowed by law. Any closed session shall be limited to the subject matter for which the closed session was called. If the motion to close passes, then the presiding officer immediately prior to the closed session shall restate on the record the limitation of the subject matter of the closed session. The City of Crete assures that no person shall on the grounds of race, color, national origin, age, disability, handicap or sex, be excluded  from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under any program or activity of the City receiving Federal financial assistance.  To report discrimination, contact the City Clerk's office.  The complete agenda with attachments is available at www.crete.ne.gov.