July 14, 2026 at 6:00 PM - City of Franklin Regular Meeting

Call Meeting to Order Roll Call

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Consent Agenda

Minutes of the previous meetings

Treasurer's Report

Budget Report

CLAIMS

• All approved claims

Permits: Bryon Detlefsen; new structure, Barry & Cynthia Rubendall, new structure. 

Franklin County Sheriff's report 

Discussion and Action Items

Discussion and action PEO Fall Fun. They are asking us to close 15th Ave on Main Street from the City Hall corner to K Street.

Discussion and action 2026 Nuisance abatement program

1. Rescind Declared Nuisances 
   1. Rescind declared nuisance resolution on property that has been brought into compliance with the City's Nuisance Ordinance. 
2. Motion to Abate
   1.  (consider certifying by motion to abate property that is out of compliance with the City's Nuisance ordinance,
3. Postponement requests
   1. Consider property owners' written request for postponement of abatement action (if any have been received — none at this time).

Discussion and action about hiring Lane Wenninghoff for the Cemetery/Park Caretaker Floater position at $20 per hour. 

Discussion and action on the hiring for the position of Ordinance Officer, Floodplain and Zoning Administrator

Discussion and action on foreclosures on 808 17th Ave (Vigil property), 213 14th Ave, (Martin property) 

Discussion and action updating the zoning permit information and fees. 

Discussion and action on amending the firework ordinance to require residents to safely clean up after discharging fireworks.

Discussion and action on a bench and tree donation from Gene Hayes in memory of Avis Hayes at our City Park. 

Discussion and action on JEO Consulting Group's recommendation to accept the bid from Van Kirk Brothers Contracting of Sutton, NE, as the low bidder for the construction demolition landfill project, with a bid of $92,800.00. 

Discussion and action on advertising a request for proposal for sealed bids to move the metal building behind the Fire Barn building at 618 14th Ave. 

Discussion and action on payment #12 to RMV Construction for the amount of $222,331.34. 

Discussion and action on payment #16 to Erickson Sullivan Architects for $3,712.50 for Architectural services period ending June 30, 2026

Discussion and action on renewal with League Association of Risk Management for 2026–2027.  

Discussion and action on Marcellus Flats

1. Tenant Lease
2. Pet policy

Resolution

Resolution 2026-08 LARM Insurance renewal

Public Comments

Adjourn