July 18, 2023 at 7:00 PM - City of Seward - City Council Meeting
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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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                                        3. Claims & Payables Reports                 
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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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                                        6. Draft Minutes of July 5, 2023, City Council Meeting                 
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                                        PUBLIC HEARINGS                 
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                                        1. Public Hearing - 7:00 PM - Consideration of a Variance from City Codes 325-3.3 and 325-3.4, Mandatory Hook-Up to Public Sewers, for Summit Contracting - Building/Zoning & Code Enf. Director Dworak                 
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                                        2. Public Hearing - 7:00 PM - Consideration of a Text Amendment to the City of Seward Unified Land Development Ordinance (ULDO), Chapter 410, Article 44: Administrative Procedures and Penalties; Section 3: Conditional Use Permits Approval Process - Building/Zoning & Code Enf. Director Dworak                 
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                                        ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS                 
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                                        1. Consideration of the Following Claims:                 
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The City allows for the submittal of claims for any citizens who feels the City is liable for damages caused during City operations. Claims may be considered by the Council at the discretion of the Mayor. The following claims were brought for consideration, with the claimants being informed as such. The Mayor may, at his discretion, allow for the claimant to speak.     | 
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                                        1.A. Sherry Leising, 2273 308th Road, Lost Cemetery Flowers: $75.00                 
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                                        1.B. Dr. Jennifer Fruend, 444 Hillcrest Drive, Damaged Tree: $2,000 - $2,500                 
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                                        2. Update on the Wellness Center - City Administrator Butcher                 
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Executive Director Joel Brase as well as members from the Seward Changing the Game Committee will provide a presentation regarding the interior details of the Seward Wellness Center. The Council and/or Mayor will also present any questions they have. The presentation will be available at time of the meeting.     | 
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                                        2.A. Presentation of Detailed Design and Layout of the Seward Wellness Center - Executive Director of Wellness Center Brase & Seward Changing the Game Committee                 
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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 Rail Campus - City Attorney Hoffschneider                 
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                                        MOTION TO ADJOURN                 
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