April 16, 2024 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 April 2, 2024, City Council Meeting
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
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1. Public Hearing - 7:00 PM - Ordinance to Vacate the City Right-of-Way (ROW) Road Between the East ROW Line of Columbia Ave and the West ROW Line of Plum Creek Lane in Sunny Side Addition - Building/Zoning & Code Enf. Director Dworak
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2. Public Hearing - 7:00 PM - Consideration of an Ordinance Re-Zoning Property Identified as Big Blue Sunset Addition from 'AG - Agricultural District' to 'RR - Rural Residential District' - Building/Zoning & Code Enf. Director Dworak
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ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
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1. Consideration to Approve a Construction Contract with BIC Construction in the Amount of $2,498,000 for the Civic Center Phase I Improvements Project - City Administrator Butcher
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In preparation for the Civic Center Phase I Improvements Project, the Civic Center Commission received construction bids on February 29th. BIC Construction was the low bidder at $2,498,000; however, this amount was above the Langworthy Trust's project budget of $2.2 million. The contract presented will approve a construction contract with BIC Construction, and both parties are negotiating a task order to match the budgeted funds for the project.
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2. Consideration of an Amendment (#3) to a Professional Services Agreement with The Schemmer Associates for the Worthman Boulevard Extension Project in the Amount of $79,665.15 - City Engineer Oneby
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The attached amendment will expand the scope of work for the Worthman Blvd Extension project to include location of spot elevations and break lines along Walker Road, topographic survey south of the end of Pine Street, and Prelim/Final Design of the project.
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3. Consideration of a Supplemental Letter Agreement with Short Elliott Hendrickson (SEH), Inc. for the E Seward Street Improvements Project in the Amount of $33,700 - City Engineer Oneby
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The attached supplemental agreement would be for additional on-site construction services to finish out the E Seward Street Improvements Project.
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4. Consideration of a Resolution to Approve Discretion for Administration to Add Processing Fees for Credit Card Transactions by Patrons of City Services - City Administrator Butcher
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With the increased use of credit/debit card processing services, City Administration has noticed such fees have detracted from the collected amount to cover costs of City programs/services. As such, Administration is requesting discretion to implement additional fees for these transactions to ensure program/service fees are collected as approved by Council.
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5. Consideration of a Resolution to Formally Establish a Fee for Special Designated Liquor (SDL) Licenses - City Clerk Bargmann
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In review of the Master Fees Schedule, it was noted that the City had not formally adopted a fee for a Special Designated Liquor (SDL) License, although it is being charged currently. The resolution would formally establish the fee and add to the Master Fees Schedule.
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6. Update on the Wellness Center - Executive Director Brase
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Executive Director Brase will be present to discuss the latest updates to the Wellness Center Project. The City was recently informed of award of a $562,000 grant from the Nebraska CCCFF.
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6.A. Consideration to Accept a $562,000 Grant from the Nebraska Civic and Community Center Financing Fund (CCCFF) and Authorization for the Mayor to Sign All Documents
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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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