January 20, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Bellevue City Council Meeting +++Amended Agenda+++

1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

2. INVOCATION - Reverend Darryl Keeney, Lighthouse Baptist Church, 3919 Green Avenue.

3. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL

4. OPEN MEETINGS ACT - Posted on the rear wall of 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 9, 2025 Tree Board Minutes.

5.b.2. * Approval of December 16, 2025 City Council Minutes.

6. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS - January 6th & January 20th

7. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: 

7.a. Update on Bellevue Water Park & Entertainment District. (Economic & Community Development Director) 

8. ORGANIZATIONAL MATTERS:

8.a. * Acknowledge receipt & accept resignation of Rich Severson from the City Treasurer position, effective January 31, 2026. (Mayor Hike)

8.b. * Approve Mayor Hike's recommendation to appoint Jason Tordoff as the City Treasurer, effective February 1, 2026. (Mayor Hike)

8.c. * Approval of all City Council Member committee assignments as listed on the attached Council Committee and Task Force Assignments sheet, effective, January 1, 2026. (Council President McCaw)

9. APPROVED CITIZEN COMMUNICATION:  NONE

10. LIQUOR LICENSES:  NONE

11. ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION (3rd reading):  NONE

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

13. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION (1st reading):

13.a. Ordinance No. 4201: Request to amend Section 26-40 of Article III of Chapter 26 of the Bellevue City Code relating to the Bellevue City Code relating to the boundaries of the Official Zoning Map for lands lying outside the city limits but within the City's two-mile zoning jurisdiction boundaries (for Parcel #010609490).  Applicant: City of Bellevue.  (Planning Director)  (Requesting to waive the rule requiring three readings, hold a public hearing tonight and vote after the public hearing at tonight's meeting)

14. PUBLIC HEARING ON MATTERS OTHER THAN ORDINANCES:  NONE

15. RESOLUTIONS:

15.a. Resolution No. 2026-01: Authorizing the Mayor to sign the Engineering Services Supplemental Agreement #1 with Olsson Inc. on the 36th Street, Sheridan - Platteview Rd. project, in an amount not to exceed $75,000.00 and authorize the Mayor to sign the resolution.  (Public Works Director)

15.b. Resolution No. 2026-02: Authorize the Mayor to sign the Local Public Agency (LPA) Program Agreement with NDOT for Federal -Aid Funds for the Bellevue Active Mobility Plan, in an amount not to exceed $52,500.00 and authorize the Mayor to sign the resolution.  (Public Works Director)

16. CURRENT BUSINESS:

16.a. Approve and authorize the Mayor to sign the Agreement with Cox Communications Omaha, LLC/Cox Nebraska Telcom, LLC to provide enhanced internet service at the Bellevue Public Library, in a monthly rate not to exceed $194.99 for Cox Business Internet (CBI 300), plus CBI modem — $2,339.88.  (Library Director)

16.b. Approve and authorize the Mayor to sign an agreement with the Sarpy County Sheriff's Office, Papillion Police Department and La Vista Police Department to formally establish the Sarpy County Consolidated Drone Team. (Chief Clary)

16.c. Approve and authorize the Mayor to sign the 2025 CDBG Subrecipient agreement with Bellevue Public Schools for the Employment Literacy Program, in an amount not to exceed $19,400.00.  (Finance Director/CDBG Program Specialist)

16.d. Approve and authorize the Mayor to sign the 2025 CDBG Subrecipient agreement with Habitat for Humanity of Omaha for the Home Repair Program in an amount not to exceed $48,8939.00.  (Finance Director/CDBG Program Specialist)

16.e. Approve and authorize the Mayor to sign the 2025 CDBG Subrecipient agreement with All Seasons Foundation for the Assistance for Vulnerable Adults in an amount not to exceed $4,388.00.  (Finance Director/CDBG Program Specialist)

16.f. Approve and authorize the Mayor to sign the 2025 CDBG Subrecipient agreement with Bellevue Junior Sports Association for the Youth Participation Assistance Program, in an amount not to exceed $2,000.00.  (Finance Director/CDBG Program Specialist)

16.g. Approve and authorize the Mayor to sign the 2025 CDBG Subrecipient agreement with Lift Up Sarpy for the Community Response Program, in an amount not to exceed $21,530.00.  (Finance Director/CDBG Program Specialist)

16.h. Approve and authorize the Mayor to sign the 2025 CDBG Subrecipient agreement with Eastern Nebraska Community Action Partnership (ENCAP) for the Bellevue Food Pantry Renovation, in an amount not to exceed $140,000.00.  (Finance Director/CDBG Program Specialist)

16.i. Approve and authorize the Mayor to sign the CDBG Subrecipient agreement with the Light House for their business expansion project, in an amount not to exceed $13,300.00. (Finance Director/CDBG Program Specialist)

16.j. Approve and authorize the Mayor to sign the CDBG Subrecipient agreement with Bellevue Economic Enhancement Foundation for the Bellevue Chamber Small Business Assistance Program, in an amount not to exceed $30,000.00.  (Finance Director/CDBG Program Specialist)

16.k. Approve and authorize the Mayor to sign the Proposed Project Agreement with Cerris Systems to replace heat pump in Public Works Dept., in an amount not to exceed $13,331.00. (Public Work Director)

16.l. Approve and authorize the Mayor to sign the Agreement with Myers and Stauffer-Public Consulting Group for consulting services with the Ground Emergency Medical Transport (GEMT) Medicaid Program, to be estimated at a +$36,581.27. (Finance Director)

16.m. Approve and authorize the Mayor to sign the Mainline Extension Agreement with MUD to install water mains in Bellevue Entertainment District Subdivision NW of Hwy 75 & Hidden Valley Drive (Platteview Rd.) to serve Lots 1, 2 and 4, in an amount not to exceed $863,762.00. (Public Works Director)

16.n. Approve and authorize the Mayor to sign Amendment #1 to the agreement with HDR on the Twin Creek Siphon Rehabilitation Project, in an amount not to exceed $166,340.00. (Public Works Director)

16.o. Approve and authorize the Mayor to sign the Agreement with Felsburg Holt & Ullevig (FHU) for final design services for the 1507 Cobblestone Creek Storm Sewer Project, in an amount not to exceed $50,435.00. (Public Works Director)

16.p. Approve and authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement with Felsburg Holt & Ullevig (FHU) for Preliminary Design Services for the McCann Park Storm Sewer Project, in an amount not to exceed $82,135.00. (Public Works Director)

16.q. Approve and authorize the Mayor to sign the Three-Year Refundable Agreement with OPPD for the 1601 Bluff St. Pump Station Project, in an amount not to exceed $55,000.00. (Public Works Director)

16.r. Approve and authorize the Mayor to sign the Master Agreement Work Order #4 with Olsson  for infrastructure in the Entertainment District, in an amount not to exceed $383,400.00. (Economic & Community Development Director)

16.s. Approve and authorize the Mayor to sign the Gas & Water Permanent Easement with MUD within the Entertainment District, Portions of Lot 1, in an amount not to exceed the sum of $2.00. (Legal Dept.)

16.t. Approve and authorize the Mayor to sign the Gas & Water Permanent Easement with MUD within the Entertainment District, Portions of Lot 3, in an amount not to exceed the sum of $2.00. (Legal Dept.)

16.u. Approve and authorize the Council President to sign the Option Agreement with BELREV, LLC, in an amount not to exceed $1,915,220.00. (Community & Economic Development Director) 

16.v. ++ Approve and authorize the Mayor to sign the Amended Sublicense Agreement with Project Play Holdings, LLC and American Resort Management, in an amount not to exceed $250,000.00. (Community & Economic Development Director)

17. ADMINISTRATION REPORTS: Comments must be limited to items on the current Reports (December & January Reports will be attached to the February 3, 2026 Council Packet)

18. CLOSED SESSION:

19. ADJOURNMENT