November 21, 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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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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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 November 7, 2023, City Council Meeting
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ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
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1. Consideration of a Resolution to Establish a Master Fees Schedule - City Clerk Bargmann
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City Administrator Butcher indicated the establishment of a Master Fee Schedule was a project that should be undertaken to conglomerate and examine all currently charged City fees. As such, Administration is providing a master fees schedule for consideration, which will become effective immediately.
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2. Consideration of a Professional Services Agreement with The Schemmer Associates for Preliminary Design Services of the Recycling Center Retaining Wall and Authorization for Mayor to Sign All Documents - City Engineer Oneby
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The existing retaining wall structure is impacted by erosion and bank sloughing; therefore, Administration is proposing a study to develop a long-term design.
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3. Consideration of an Agreement with Clark & Enersen for Design Services of the Civic Center and Authorization for Mayor to Sign All Documents - City Administrator Butcher
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The City is currently engaging in design services with Clark & Enersen for the upcoming renovation of the Civic Center. Attached, please find the official agreement of services
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4. Update on the Wellness Center:
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4.A. Discussion Regarding Financing Options - Executive Director Brase
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With construction of the Wellness Center underway, the City has been working with the Seward Changing the Game Committee and stakeholders about financing options for the anticipated short-term and long-term debt. Executive Director Brase will provide an update on the discussions so far.
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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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