January 17, 2023 at 6:00 PM - Bellevue City Council Meeting

1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

2. INVOCATION - Dr. Rich Janelle, Lead Teaching Minister, Bellevue Church of Christ, 2311 Madison Street.

3. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL

4. OPEN MEETINGS ACT - Posted in the Entry to the Council Chambers

5. APPROVAL OF AGENDA, CONSENT AGENDA, CLAIMS, AND ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORTS:

5.a. Approval of the Agenda

5.b. Approval of the Consent Agenda (Items marked with an (*) are approved where this item is, unless otherwise removed)

5.b.1. * Acknowledge receipt of December 15, 2022 Planning Commission Minutes.

5.b.2. * Approval of the December 20, 2022 City Council Minutes.

6. * APPROVAL OF CLAIMS (January 3, 2023 and January 17, 2023)

7. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:

7.a. Introduction of Omaha Public Power District (OPPD) colleague.  (Michaela Valentin - OPPD Gov/Comm Relations Manager)

8. ORGANIZATIONAL MATTERS:

8.a. Approve the Mayoral Appointments (No Action Needed - Appointments approved individually)

8.a.1. City Administrator - Jim Ristow

8.a.1.1. Approve and authorize the Mayor to sign an amended City Administrator's Contract, to include a 2.29% increase.  (Mayor Hike)

8.a.2. City Clerk - Susan Kluthe

8.a.3. City Treasurer:  Richard Severson

8.a.4. City Engineer - David Goedeken

8.b. * Approve the appointments of David Wees (Ward 5) and Jonathon Jenkins (Ward 2) to the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Committee for a three-year term, ending February 2026.  (Finance Director/CDBG Program Specialist) 

8.c. * Recommendation to appoint Michelle Adams to the Bellevue Housing Authority to replace Paul Hartnett and serve his remaining term until July 2023.  (Mayor Hike)

9. APPROVED CITIZEN COMMUNICATION:  None Received

10. LIQUOR LICENSES:  None

11. ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION (3rd reading):

11.a. Ordinance No. 4114: An updated compensation ordinance to reflect the new minimum wage set in Nebraska by anticipated changes to State Statute 48-1203, per voter passage of Nebraska Initiative 433.  (HR Director)

12. ORDINANCES FOR PUBLIC HEARING (2nd reading):  None

13. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION (1st reading):  None

14. PUBLIC HEARING ON MATTERS OTHER THAN ORDINANCES:

15. RESOLUTIONS:

15.a. Resolution No. 2022-41:  A resolution declaring Lots 7 and 8, Old Orchard Place as blighted and substandard and authorize Mayor to sign.  Applicant:  Excel Development Group. General Location: 1012 Kasper Street.  (Planning Manager)  (Public Hearing Required)

16. CURRENT BUSINESS:

16.a. Approve and authorize the Mayor to sign agreement with 4SA to use Aspen Park ballfields beginning 3/10/2023 and ending 7/21/2023, in an amount of not to exceed $1,200.00.  (Public Works Director/Parks Dept.)

16.b. Approve and authorize the Mayor to sign Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Leo A. Daly for the commissioning work for the Bellevue Professional Building located at 2206 Longo Drive, in an amount not to exceed $10,749.00.  (Public Works Director)

16.c. Approve and authorize the Mayor to sign the Agreement with HGM Associates, Inc. for renovation design to the north shop, in an amount not to exceed $26,000.00.  (Public Works Director)

16.d. Approve and authorize the Mayor to sign the Agreement with OPPD to be able to enter city property.  (Public Works Director)

16.e. Approve and authorize the Mayor to sign an Agreement with Light Up Bellevue to provide an annual, seasonal light display(s) as a community event, in an amount not to exceed $35,000.00.(Administration)

16.f. Approve and authorize Mayor to sign the interdepartmental agreement between the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and the Planning Department to provide grant funds from the CDBG Community Revitalization Reuse Fund for the development of the Affordable Housing Action Plan, in an amount not to exceed $38,000.00.  (Finance Director/CDBG Program Specialist)

16.g. Approve and authorize the Mayor to sign the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Bellevue Professional Management Association (BPMA) reflecting a position change for their collective bargaining agreement, dated 10/1/21 to 09/30/25, to include a 3.43% increase in pay.  (HR Director)

16.h. Approve and authorize the Mayor to sign the Purchase Agreement with MacQueen Equipment for a Pierce Impel Pumper and equipment, in an amount not to exceed $909,450.00.  (Fire Chief)

16.i. Approve and authorize the Mayor to sign the Third Amendment to the Purchase Agreement and Escrow Instructions with Redwood USA, LLC.  (Administration)

17. ADMINISTRATION REPORTS: Comments must be limited to items on the current Reports (Administration Report will be given at February 7th meeting.)

18. CLOSED SESSION:

19. ADJOURNMENT