July 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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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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MINUTES
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1. Draft Minutes of July 6, 2021 - City Clerk Bargmann
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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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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. Annual Publication of Salaries in Accordance with Section 19-1102 of the Nebraska State Statute
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
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1. Public Hearing - 7:00 PM - Consideration of Acquisition of Real Estate Commonly Referred to as 730 Jackson Street and Legally Described as Lot 9, Block 39, Cloyd's Addition, City of Seward from Scott and Sheila Pekarek - City Administrator Butcher
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Discussion:
This property purchase is part of the efforts for the replacement and construction of the downtown water tower. The property was appraised prior to price negotiation. The property is being purchased at the appraised value of $124,000.
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1.A. Consideration of a Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents related to acquisition of real estate
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2. Public Hearing - 7:00 PM - Consideration of Acquisition of Real Estate Commonly Referred to as 740 Jackson Street and Legally Described as S 1/2 Lot 7 & 8, Block 39, Cloyd's Addition, City of Seward from Lance C. Korell and Tae'lor Purdy - City Administrator Butcher
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Discussion:
This property purchase is part of the efforts for the replacement and construction of the downtown water tower. The property was appraised prior to price negotiation. The property is being purchased at the appraised value of $134,000.
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2.A. Consideration of a Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents related to acquisition of real estate
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ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
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1. Acknowledge Receipt of Airport Authority Resolution Requesting Levy Authority for 2021-2022 Fiscal Year - City Administrator Butcher
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As part of the annual budget process, the Seward Airport Authority is making their request to the City Council for their levy authority. The Airport Authority is requesting the same levy as the prior budget year of $0.0350.
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2. Recommend Krystal Carter as Manager of Casey's General Store 2730, 2605 Progressive Road, Retail Class D Liquor License - City Administrator Butcher
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3. Resolution Approving the updated One & Six Year Street Improvement Plan - City Administrator Butcher
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As required by Nebraska State Statute the City needs to pass a resolution that a public hearing was held and a One and Six Year Street Improvement Plan was adopted. This resolution is our formal notice to the State of Nebraska that we have now completed that process.
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4. Ordinance Directing the Conveyance of Real Property, Legally Described as Lots 8 & 9, Seward Rail Campus PUD First Addition, Corrected Plat located in the SE 1/4 of Sec. 29, T11N, R3E of the 6th P.M., Seward County, Nebraska to Malt Investments LLC (Tom Thalls) - City Administrator Butcher
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The City of Seward was approached by Malt Investments LLC (Tom Thalls) to purchase agricultural grass land behind residences in the Redwood Neighborhood. The property is south of Worthman’s Creek and is not developable for outside commercial or industrial purposes due to its proximity to the creek and accessibility issues. The property could be utilized by the adjacent owners for utility buildings or green space. The property has previously been used for hay. The City would sell the property for $4,000. We will retain an easement for electrical utilities that current exist.
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5. Updated Job Description for Deputy Treasurer - City Administrator Butcher
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Pursuant to the recommendation of City Administration and Finance Director Nick Wolf, we are converting the Deputy Clerk/Fin Director/Asst. Treasurer to the new title and job description of Deputy Treasurer. This new position will be a transfer from the current Account Clerk III position. This recommendation was put forth to the Personnel Finance and audit Committee in July and recommended for approval. If approved, current Account Clerk III, Julie Moody, would move into this new position. The Council will also consider filling the new Payroll Clerk position as part of the FY2021-2022 Budget process. Finance Director Nick Wolf will be on hand to describe the need for the new positions.
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6. Updated Job Description for Payroll Clerk - City Administrator Butcher
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7. Ordinance Amending the Comprehensive Pay Plan Changing the Title for Deputy Treasurer, Payroll Clerk, and Police Captain - City Administrator Butcher
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Pursuant to recent title changes, the City’s Comprehensive Pay Plan needs an update, the titles of Deputy Treasurer, Payroll Clerk, Police Captain, and Civic Center Assistant have all been updated in the proposed ordinance. No pay lines or wages were adjusted, just titles.
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8. Discussion on Sidewalk Survey and Downtown Sidewalks - Building/Zoning & Code Enforcement Director Dworak
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Building Zoning Code Enforcement Director Tim Dworak will be on hand to present findings from the City’s comprehensive sidewalk survey. Over the spring and summer of 2021 City staff reviewed all sidewalks and areas of the City to help facilitate a program or recommendation to fill in sidewalks which current do not exist. Additionally, by determining any sort of program for assistance or funding, this will give downtown property owners better guidance on how to handle sidewalk repairs or changes to areas which currently have ornamental brick inlays.
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9. Consideration of an Updated Code of Conduct for the Seward Community Golf Course - City Administrator Butcher
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Due to recent issues with outside alcohol being brought on to the golf course, staff had requested specific rules and guidance on how to handle these sorts of situations. The Parks and Recreation Committee recommend that those who bring outside alcohol onto the premise be asked to leave for the day. Administration, with the guidance of the City Attorney, also added the language that no refunds will be given if asked to leave the course or for any temporary or permanent bans due to conduct. If approved staff will specifically note the new rule change and notify the membership.
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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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1. Strategy Session with City Attorney to Provide Negotiation Guidance Concerning Real Estate Interests at the Commercial Rail Campus Development Area - City Attorney Hoffschneider
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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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