February 10, 2026 at 6:00 PM - City of Franklin Regular Meeting

Call Meeting to Order Roll Call

Verification of Open Meetings Notice
I encourage residents to participate in our council meetings. Public comment is an essential part of our democratic process. To ensure everyone has a fair opportunity to speak, we are implementing a three-minute time limit for each speaker per topic during the public comments section. This will allow us to hear from as many community members as possible. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we work to create a space that is respectful and open to all.  Thank you 

Mayor Communications

• C4K Community for Kids Survey Results
  • The group will now work on solutions for daycare needs,
• Franklin County Planning & Zoning committee notice for March 16, 2026 
• Reminder on filing dates for the 2026 election;  
• The following seats are up for a 4-year term: 
  Mayor, Margaret Siel; Council member Dave Platt, and Council Member Dave Duncan.
  Incumbents' first day to file is January 5th 2026 until February 17, 2026.
  Non-Incumbents' first day to file is January 5th until March 2, 2026

Consent Agenda

Minutes of the previous meetings

Treasurer's Report

Budget Report

CLAIMS

• All approved claims, except for Duncan Welding, will be processed in a separate motion. 

Liquor License Renewal's: 

1. Casey's General Store#1595 Class D — Alcohol liquor off sale
2. CPI - Premier Stop - Class B  - Beer off sale
3. Rightway Grocery - Class D - Alcohol liquor off sale

Update on Boards and Committees: 

Ballpark board additions:

1. Kathy Peterman
2. Kelsey Sindy
3. Ale Siel

Library Board addition:

1. Brandi Siel

Boards that need members to serve:
Steve Schmidt has resigned from the Planning Board as of 2/3/2026 

1. One vacancy for the Cemetery Board
2. One vacancy on the Planning Board
3. Two vacancies for the Board of Adjustments

 

Franklin County Sheriff's report 

Discussion and Action Items

Discussion and action approval of a $30.00 claim from Duncan Welding for services to the City of Franklin.

Discussion on the annual update from Southern Public Power District 

Discussion and action on the South Central Economic Development District (SCEDD) vacant property registry program

Discussion and action on updates from LeAnn Jochum on the RCRP grant for the City Park

• Quote for updating the lights on the pickleball/basketball courts
• West Shelter — Request for proposal
• Concrete at West Shelter — Request for proposal
• Electrical at West Shelter 
• Grading Plan - JEO 
• Decorative Lights (25) updating
• City painting the welcome sign entrance 

Discussion and action on invoice to Erickson Sullivan Architects for $2,875.00 for Library Patio for 98% complete ending January 31, 2026. 

Discussion and action on approval of payment to Duncan Theis Construction invoice#4 for $9,676.80 for work done on the Library patio, glass install and finish work. 

Discussion and action on the agreement singed by Margaret Siel, Mayor, with JEO Consulting Group Inc for the professional services for the Franklin City Park grading plan, for $7,240.00 that will be done and reported back by March 6, 2026

Discussion and action on approval of payment to RMV Construction LLC of $67,901.17 for rehabilitation construction work of: general conditions and site costs including continued demolition work (now at 98% complete), structural steel (front steel beam was being fabricated), rough carpentry work (floor sheathing, wall framing), liner (vapor barrier work below walls), and fees.

Discussion and action on approving payment to Erickson Sullivan Architects of $3,712.50 for architectural services for downtown apartments for the period ending 1/31/2026 of: general conditions and fees. 

Discussion and action on approving reimbursement of payment request for NAHTF funds payment #7.

RMV Const                           $67,901.17
Erickson Sullivan                   $3,7125.50
Total Trust Funds requested $71,613.67

Discussion, update and action on NAHTF grant Apartment Building

• Mike Walmsy has been contacted about the leaking gutter on the back of the building.
• Name of the building ideas
• Steve Hutchins requested to have a plaque on the building.
• Talk about the strip of land Steve Hutchins owns by the power plant
• Old neon sign 
• Items we will need to do RFP's for washers, dryers, refrigerators, microwaves, and dishwashers
• Publish employment ads for part-time property manager and maintenance
• How to promote commercial space
• Cameras in the hallways 

Discussion and action on a quote from Glenwood Communications about Wi-Fi for the apartment building. 

Discussion and action on NRD agreement and the past five years of usage 

Discussion on the annual report from Franklin Public Library 

Discussion and action on One and Six Year plan for 2026 submitted by Barry Rubendall. 

Discussion and action on quote from Finishline Construction for the City Shop roof from May 2023 hail storm

Discussion and action on setting up committees for the following:

1. Personnel Manual 
2. Leadership Certified Community — Marg Siel
3. Ordinance Update with Jr Stover
4. Safety Manual — Sandy Urbina and Dave Ducnan

Discussion and action ACE revenue return for 2025 for Fraklin is $6,940.00.
This revenue is to be spent on community improvements and focusing on betterment of the community.  

Ordinances

Ordinance #818 

ORDINANCE No. 818 – Amended

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FRANKLIN, NEBRASKA PERTAINING TO THE KEEPING OF INOPERABLE AND UNLICENSED VEHICLES; TO DECLARE SUCH VEHICLES TO BE A NUISANCE; TO AMEND SEC. 6-360 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE; TO REPEAL THE ORIGINAL SECTION; TO PROVIDE FOR PUBLICATION IN PAMPHLET FORM; AND TO DECLARE AN EFFECTIVE DATE. AMENDED February 10, 2026 

Public Comments

Adjourn