April 19, 2022 at 7:00 PM - City of Seward - City Council Meeting
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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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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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CONSENT AGENDA
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1. City Codes Director Report
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2. City Treasurer Report
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3. Claims & Payables Report
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4. Police Department Report
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5. Draft Minutes of April 5, 2022 Council Meeting - City Clerk Bargmann
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6. Re-appoint Ken Schmieding to the Parks & Recreation Board for a Term of 3-Years
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
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1. Public Hearing - 7:00 P.M. - Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Application by SPD Opco, LLC for Expansion - TIF Attorney Willis
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1.A. Presentation and Review of TIF Application
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1.B. Presentation and Review of Redevelopment Plan Amendment and Cost Benefit Analysis
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1.C. Presentation and Review of Redevelopment Agreement
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1.D. Consideration of a Resolution Approving the Redevelopment Plan Amendment and Adopting a Cost Benefit Analysis for the Redevelopment Project
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1.E. Consideration of a Resolution Approving the Redevelopment Plan Agreement for a Redevelopment Project Including the Issuance of TIF Indebtedness for the Redevelopment Project and Other Such Actions Under the Community Development Law
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ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
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1. Approval of Seward 4th of July Committee Requests for Annual July 4th Festivities:
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For consideration are the standard requests from the 4th of July Committee for the parade and street closures to allow for the annual parade to occur.
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1.A. Consideration of a Street Closure Permit
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1.B. Consideration of a Resolution for Parade
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2. Acceptance of a Master Agreement for Professional Services with Olsson, Inc. - City Administrator Butcher
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The item presented is a master agreement for professional services with Olsson, Inc. If approved by Council, the City will have an operating agreement with Olsson from which work orders can be approved.
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3. Consideration of an Offer Received to Purchase Land within the Commercial Rail Campus Development Area - City Administrator Butcher
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An offer for purchase of land within the Commercial Rail Campus Development Area has been received from IHC Properties, LLC. For consideration is action in regards to the purchase agreement for land described within the document.
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3.A. Consideration of a Purchase Agreement with IHC Properties, LLC
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3.B. Consideration of an Ordinance to Direct the Conveyance of Real Property to IHC Properties, LLC
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4. Amendment to the Rules & Regulations for Seward Cemeteries: Updated Cemetery Foundation Requirements - City Administrator Butcher
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At a Special Meeting of the Cemetery Board, which occurred on April 11th, an amendment to the rules & regulations for the Seward Cemeteries was considered and recommended for approval by the City Council. The update would be for Item #9 of the established rules & regulations and would edit the language regarding marker/monument foundation requirements.
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5. Update on Progress for Restricting Trucks on E Seward and E Jackson, between N Columbia Avenue and Lindell Avenue - City Administrator Butcher
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In regards to the traffic issues conveyed to City Administration and City Council by the residents of E Seward Street, between N Columbia Avenue and Lindell Avenue, various short- and long-term solutions were presented during the April 5th Regular Meeting. Council action directed City Administration to draft a resolution for the April 19th Regular meeting restricting truck traffic on E Seward Street and E Jackson Street between said intersections. City Administrator Butcher will provide an update on the progress of this request.
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6. Consideration of a Resolution Placing a Speed Bump on E Seward Street Between N Columbia Avenue and Lindell Avenue - City Administrator Butcher
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A petition initiated by the residents of E Seward Street, between N Columbia Avenue and Lindell Avenue, garnered 24 signatures for a request to place a speed bump at the bottom of E Seward Street (concrete portion) as a means to slow traffic. This petition is addressed to the City Council for action, and as such, City Administration has drafted a resolution for consideration of this request.
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7. Consideration of an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with Seward County for the East Seward Street Improvements Project (City limit to Highway 34) and Authorization for Mayor to Sign All Documents - City Administrator Butcher
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As discussed during the April 5th Regular Meeting, the item for consideration is an interlocal agreement for the E Seward Street Project, from City limit to Highway 34. The agreement outlines the responsibilities of both the City of Seward and Seward County in regards to the project.
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CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
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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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MOTION TO ADJOURN
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