September 19, 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. City Codes Director Report
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2. City Treasurer Report
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3. Claims & Payables Reports
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4. Police Department Report
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5. Draft Minutes of September 5, 2023, City Council Meeting
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6. Mayor's Appointments to Boards and Commissions:
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6.A. Appoint Jaden Volzke to the Seward Volunteer Fire Department Roster
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
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1. Public Hearing - 7:00 PM - Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Application by the Seward County Chamber & Development Partnership (SCCDP) - 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. Consideration of a Request to Waive Section 13 'Transfer' to the Franchise Agreement with Allo Seward, LLC (Ordinance 2021-32) - City Administrator Butcher
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Section 13 of Ordinance 2021-32, which established a franchise agreement with ALLO Seward LLC, specified the notices required if a sale or transfer of franchise occurred. ALLO Seward, LLC will be reorganized to 'ALLO Asset Entity 1, LLC'; therefore, ALLO is requesting a waiver to the requirements set forth in Section 13.
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2. Consideration of an Offer Received to Purchase Land within the Commercial Rail Campus Development Area, Legally Described as 'Lot 3, Seward Rail Campus PUD First Addition Corrected Plat, City of Seward, Seward County, Nebraska' - City Administrator Butcher
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2.A. Consideration of a Purchase Agreement with MeyCo Holdings, LLC
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2.B. Consideration of an Ordinance to Direct the Conveyance of Real Property to MeyCo Holdings, LLC
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3. Consideration of a Claim from Laura Asplin, 438 Grand Ave, for Personal Property Damage in the Amount of $2,993.31 - City Administrator Butcher
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The City allows for the submital of claims for any citizen who feels the City is liable for damages caused by City operations. Claims may be considered by the Council at the discretion of the Mayor. The following claim was brought for consideration, with the claimant being informed as such. The Mayor may, at his discretion, allow the claimant to speak.
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4. Consideration of a Poisonous & Flammable Gases Storage Permit for AmeriGas Propane at Tractor Supply Site - Building/Zoning & Code Enf. Director Dworak
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Article II of Chapter 252 of City Code describes Fire Prevention for Poisonous and Flammable Gases Storage. As per subitem 1, a storage permit is required to be issued by the City. The applicant, Tractor Supply, is seeking approval to place a 1,000 gallon propane tank on site.
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5. Consideration of the Revised Civil Service Rules & Regulations - Police Chief Peters
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To begin the next testing cycle for the open Police Officer position, Chief of Police Peters has consulted with the Civil Service Committee about a few changes to the Civil Service Rules & Regulations. The proposed changes are related to the process of the written examination. The attached draft was recommended at the Civil Service Commission's meeting on September 14, 2023. If approved by Council, the City will undertake a new round of accepting applications for the open position.
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6. FY2024 Agreements with the Seward County Chamber & Development Partnership - SCCDP President & CEO Jank
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The Funding and Membership Agreements with SCCDP are reviewed and approved by the City Council before each fiscal year. The agreements included will take effect October 1, 2023 - September 30, 2024 and include a request to increase the funding by 3% from the previous fiscal year.
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6.A. Consideration of a Membership Agreement with the Seward County Chamber & Economic Development Partnership for FY24 - SCCDP President & CEO Jank
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6.B. Consideration of a Funding Agreement with the Seward County Chamber & Development Partnership for FY24 - SCCDP President & CEO Jank
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7. Update on the Proposed FY2023-2024 Budget - City Administrator Butcher
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The proposed FY2023-2024 budget was presented at the September 5th meeting. Councilmembers are encouraged to present comments and questions. The budget is expected to be adopted at the September 26th special Council meeting. Mayor Eickmeier and City Administrator Butcher plan to attend the 'Truth in Taxation' meeting on September 20th.
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7.A. Motions on Recommended Budget Amendments
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8. Authorization to Designate Finance Director/Treasurer Cydnee Golden as Signatory of City Accounts - City Administrator Butcher
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As appointed Treasurer, it is suggested that Cydnee Golden be designated as a signatory for City accounts.
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9. Consideration of a Resolution to Designate a Crosswalk on N Columbia Ave, 282' North of the North Curb Line of Lincoln Street, Running West to East - City Administrator Butcher
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10. Consideration of an Ordinance for Voluntary Requests for Annexation, Wake & Co Addition; Dedicated Right-of-Way North of Waverly Road from 266th to 280th Road (FINAL READING) - Building/Zoning & Code Enf. Director Dworak
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This will be for the final reading of Ordinance 2023-18, which annexes land N of Waverly Road. Council will consider action.
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11. Update on the Wellness Center - City Administrator Butcher
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City Administrator Butcher will provide the latest updates to the Seward Wellness Center project. Groundbreaking is set to happen soon.
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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 for Real Estate at the Seward Rail Campus - City Attorney Hoffschneider
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MOTION TO ADJOURN
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