April 20, 2021 at 7:00 PM - CITY OF SEWARD
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CALL TO ORDER
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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Discussion:
Mayor Eickmeier announced that a copy of the Agenda for this meeting is posted on the north wall of the Municipal Building and copies are available on the north wall where a copy of the Open Meetings Act is also posted for public inspection. He also noted that any citizen wishing to address the Council should come to the podium, state their name and address and limit their comments to five minutes. All remarks should be directed to the Mayor/Chairperson, who will then determine who will make any appropriate response. The City of Seward reserves the right to adjust the order of items on this agenda if necessary and may elect to take action on any of the items listed.
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DISCLOSURE OF OPEN MEETINGS ACT & OTHER NOTIFICATIONS
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Rationale:
This is an Open Meeting of the Seward Nebraska Governing Body. The City of Seward abides by the Nebraska Open Meetings Act in conducting business. A copy of the Nebraska Open Meetings Act is displayed on the north wall of this meeting room facility as required. Disclosure of meeting recording processes is posted in the Meeting Room. A participant sign-in sheet is available for use by any Citizen addressing the Council. Presenters shall approach the podium, state their name & address for the Clerk’s record and are asked to limit remarks to five minutes. All remarks shall be directed to the Mayor who shall determine by whom any appropriate response shall be made. The City of Seward reserves the right to adjust the order of items on this Agenda if necessary and may elect to take action on any of the items listed.
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ROLL CALL
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REORGANIZATION
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MINUTES
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1. Draft Minutes of April 6, 2021 - City Clerk
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Recommended Motion(s):
Councilmember {Insert Board Member} moved, seconded by Councilmember {Insert Board Member}, that the minutes of the ___________ City Council meeting be approved.
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CONSENT AGENDA
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Consent Agenda
Recommended Motion(s):
Councilmember {Insert Board Member} moved, seconded by Councilmember {Insert Board Member}, approve in one single motion the following consent items:.
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1. Claims & Payables Reports
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2. City Treasurer Report
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3. City Codes Director Report
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4. Police Department Report
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5. Infrastructure Cost Items Reimbursable Back to the City
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CONFIRMATION OF MAYOR APPOINTMENTS
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
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1. Public Hearing - 7:00 PM - Public Hearing concerning the existing CDBG Downtown Revitalization Grant - Project Closeout - Tom Bliss, SENDD
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Discussion:
The City of Seward is in the process of closing out the 2017 CDBG Downtown Revitalization Grant. A formal public hearing is required for this process. Tom Bliss (SENDD) will be on hand to present the results of the grant program and discuss with the Council any questions or concerns.
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ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
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1. Presentation by Seward Wellness Center Committee - Jana Hughes
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Recommended Motion(s):
Councilmember {Insert Board Member} moved, seconded by Councilmember {Insert Board Member}, recommend approval to the liquor commission.
Discussion:
A presentation to update the Council will be made on the progress of the Seward Wellness Center. A number of planning grants and opportunities have been acquired and the Committee would like to present these items, the worked they have completed in the last year, and what options and opportunities lie ahead. No formal action is required.
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2. Presentation by Seward Trail Kiosk Committee - City Administrator Butcher
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Recommended Motion(s):
Councilmember {Insert Board Member} moved, seconded by Councilmember {Insert Board Member}, recommend approval to the liquor commission.
Discussion:
As part of the Four Corners Maternal Health Grant, a subcommittee has been working over the last year to plan for items and activities along the current and proposed trail expansion. Committee members will be on hand to share their findings and proposals for the future. No formal action is required.
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3. Ordinance Amending the Seward Municipal Code, Chapter 205 Alcoholic Beverages, Article 2.18 Hour of Sale; To Amend Hours of Sale between 6:00 A.M. to 2:00 A.M. - City Administrator Butcher
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Recommended Motion(s):
Councilmember {Insert Board Member} moved, seconded by Councilmember {Insert Board Member}, recommend approval to the liquor commission.
Discussion:
The City of Seward received a request to review the current hours of sales for liquor within the City. The request also noted that July 4th falls on a Sunday this year, which has limited hours for alcohol sales. City Administration reviewed the item and drafted the attached ordinance to unify the times for sale of all alcoholic beverages on all days of the week, and to extend the time for sales to 2:00 A.M. The extension to 2:00 A.M. would require a two-thirds majority vote of the council to pass pursuant to Neb.Rev.Stat. 53-179.
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4. Updated Job Description for Civic Center Manager - City Administrator Butcher
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Recommended Motion(s):
Councilmember {Insert Board Member} moved, seconded by Councilmember {Insert Board Member}, recommend approval to the liquor commission.
Discussion:
As is the practice, when there is a vacancy, Administration reviews and updates the job description prior to posting vacancies.
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5. Updated Job Description for Civic Center Assistant - City Administrator Butcher
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Recommended Motion(s):
Councilmember {Insert Board Member} moved, seconded by Councilmember {Insert Board Member}, recommend approval to the liquor commission.
Discussion:
As is the practice, when there is a vacancy, Administration reviews and updates the job description prior to posting vacancies. The Civic Center Commission has recommended removing the live in Caretaker position and replacing it with a number of part time employees. This will allow for more flexibility and reduce issues with having a live in tenant in a public building.
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6. Ordinance Amending the Comprehensive Pay Plan Changing the Title for the Civic Center Assistant - City Administrator Butcher
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Recommended Motion(s):
Councilmember {Insert Board Member} moved, seconded by Councilmember {Insert Board Member}, recommend approval to the liquor commission.
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7. Consideration of Letter Agreement Amendment #1 with Olsson for professional engineering services related to a new downtown water tower.
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Recommended Motion(s):
Councilmember {Insert Board Member} moved, seconded by Councilmember {Insert Board Member}, recommend approval to the liquor commission.
Discussion:
The amendment attached hereto allows for more details and environmental/geotechnical items to be completed on potential proposed sites for the planned new water tower. The full contract amount for all engineering services related to this project would increase from $64,250 to $79,440.
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COUNCIL REQUEST
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REPORTS
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1. City Administrator's Report - City Administrator Butcher
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Discussion:
Following review and discussion, a motion to accept the City Administrator's report would be in order.
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FUTURE REQUESTS FOR COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS OR ADMINSTRATIVE ACTION
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ANNOUNCEMENT OF UPCOMING EVENTS
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STRATEGY SESSION
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MOTION TO ADJOURN
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Recommended Motion(s):
Councilmember {Insert Board Member} moved, seconded by Councilmember {Insert Board Member}, that the ____________ City Council Meeting be adjourned.
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CONFIRMATION OF MAYOR APPOINTMENTS
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