June 6, 2023 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. Claims & Payables Reports
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2. Seward County Chamber & Development Partnership Report
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3. Draft Minutes of May 16, 2023, City Council Meeting
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ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
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1. Consideration of a Request from Pivo's Tavern, LLC, for the Approval of Special Designated Liquor License Application for an event at Harvest Hall on June 24, 2023 - City Clerk Bargmann
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Per Council Policy Statement 2020-001 approved 10-20-2020, the City Clerk is able to expedite the approval of Special Designated Liquor (SDL) License applications if the four criteria are met. The applicant - Pivo's Tavern, LLC - has not previously applied for a SDL within City limits; therefore, to satisfy criterion #3, Council will need to approve the applicant. With approval, any future applications from Pivo's Tavern will be expedited should they meet all criteria.
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2. Items Related to the Park Avenue - Bradford Street Storm Sewer Improvements Project - City Engineer Oneby
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As per the results of the bid opening on March 28th and Council approval on May 2nd, for consideration is a construction contract with General Excavating for the above referenced storm sewer projects. With approval, both contracts will be executed and work will begin later this year.
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2.A. Consideration of a Construction Contract with General Excavating for the Bradford Street - 6th to 10th Street Storm Sewer Improvements Project and Authorization for Mayor to Sign All Documents
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2.B. Consideration of a Construction Contract with General Excavating for the Park Avenue Storm Sewer Improvements Project and Authorization for Mayor to Sign All Documents
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2.C. Consideration of a Professional Services Agreement in the Amount of $110,307.00 with The Schemmer Associates for Construction Engineering Services for the Bradford Street-6th to 10th Street Storm Sewer Improvements Project and Authorization for Mayor to Sign All Documents
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2.D. Consideration of a Professional Services Agreement in the Amount of $182,420.00 with The Schemmer Associates for Construction Engineering Services for the Park Avenue Storm Sewer Improvements Project and Authorization for Mayor to Sign All Documents
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3. Consideration of a Professional Services Agreement in the Amount of $98,278.19 with The Schemmer Associates for Design Services for Lindell Ave Reconstruction Project - City Engineer Oneby
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The proposed professional services agreement is for design services related to completion of the final engineering plans to reconstruct Lindell Avenue from Jackson Avenue to E Seward Street, including an updated storm sewer system and sidewalks. The design is expected to be completed by the end of 2023 with construction to begin in 2024 as per the City's One- and Six-Year Street Improvements Plan.
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4. Consideration of Roofing Replacements RFP Recommendation and Authorization to Award White Castle Roofing - City Clerk Bargmann
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At the May 2nd City Council meeting, issuance of a RFP for Roof Replacement of Selected City Properties was approved with a due date set May 12th. City Clerk Bargmann, in coordination with Building/Zoning & Code Enf Director Dworak and Public Properties Director Core, have completed the process and are recommending the award to White Castle Roofing. The three firms who submitted a complete proposal are capable of doing the work; however, White Castle Roofing is proposed to be approximately $10k less.
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5. Routine Update to the City Engineer Job Description - City Clerk Bargmann
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It has been the policy of City Administration to closely review all job descriptions every 5 years or less. The last update for the City Engineer job description occurred in February 2018; therefore, HR Director Bargmann consulted with City Administrator Butcher and City Engineer Oneby to update the job description. Since the City Engineer's position is appointed, the City Council will need to approve the updated version.
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6. Consideration of a Resolution Setting a Fee for Junk Dealers as Per City Code Chapter 271-1.3 - City Administrator Butcher
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Recently, Community Service Officer Arena was alerted to a junk business operating within City limits. Upon review of City Code Chapter 271 'Junk and Junk Dealers' it was determined a fee had not yet been affixed for this license fee. As such, City Administration is recommending the affixment of fee to obtain a license for interested applicants.
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7. Update on the Wellness Center - City Administrator Butcher
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City Administrator Butcher will provide an update on the progress of the Seward Wellness Center 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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STRATEGY SESSION
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1. Strategy Session with City Attorney Regarding Real Estate Interests at the Seward Rail Campus - City Attorney Hoffschneider
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MOTION TO ADJOURN
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