May 21, 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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PRESENTATION OF THE CITY OF SEWARD AS A NEBRASKA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CERTIFIED COMMUNITY - DAVE HONZ, NDED
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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 May 7, 2024, City Council Meeting
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
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1. Public Hearing - 7:00 PM - Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Application by MeyCo Holdings - TIF Attorney Andrew 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 Redevelopent Plan Agreement for a Redevelopment Project Including the Issuance of TIF Indebtedness for the Redevelopment Project and Other Such Actions Under the Community Devleopment Law
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2. Public Hearing - 7:00 PM - Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Application by 360 Properties, LLC - TIF Attorney Andrew Willis
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2.A. Presentation and Review of TIF Application
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2.B. Presentation and Review of Redevelopment Plan Amendment and Cost Benefit Analysis
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2.C. Presentation and Review of Redevelopment Agreement
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2.D. Consideration of a Resolution Approving the Redevelopment Plan Amendment and Adopting a Cost Benefit Analysis for the Redevelopment Project
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2.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 from 817, LLC (License #124405) for the Approval of Special Designated Liquor (SDL) License Application for an Event at The Depot on June 15, 2024 - 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 - 817, 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 817, LLC will be expedited should they meet all criteria.
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2. Approval of Seward 4th of July Committee Requests for Annual Festivities - City Clerk Bargmann
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Attached for consideration is a street closing permit to allow for the annual 4th of July parade on Seward Street (map attached). Due to the crossing of State Highway 15, Council will need to officially approve the parade and route via resolution. If approved, the State will be presented the resolution for consideration.
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2.A. Consideration of a Parade & Street Closure Permit
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2.B. Consideration of a Resolution for 2024 Parade
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3. Consideration of Change Order #1 with General Excavating, Inc. to Extend the Substantial and Final Completion Dates of the Utilities and Site Work for Construction of a 500,000-Gallon Water Tower - City Engineer Oneby
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Change Order #1 includes a no-cost extension of the substantial completion and final completion by 140 and 110 days respectively for utilities and site work at the south water tower. These changes will not affect the erection of the structure, which is still on schedule.
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4. Consideration of Amendment #1 to an Owner-Engineer Agreement with JEO Consulting Group, Inc. for the East Hillcrest Dr. Improvements Project in the Amount of $47,600 - City Engineer Oneby
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Amendment #1 with JEO Consulting Group, Inc. will revise the design scope for the E Hillcrest Drive Reconstruction Project. The project, slated to begin at the Eastridge Dr. intersection and conclude at the Hillcrest Bridge, is planned to occur during the 2025 calendar year.
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5. Update on the Wellness Center - Executive Director Brase
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Executive Director Brase will be present to provide the latest construction updates to the Wellness Center Project.
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6. Update on the FY2024/25 Budget Schedule - City Administrator Butcher
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City Administrator Butcher and Finance Director Golden met with all Department Heads from May 14-16 to begin the FY24-25 budget process. Mr. Butcher will provide a roadmap of events leading to adoption of the budget in September.
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CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
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FUTURE REQUESTS FOR COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS OR ADMINISTRATIVE 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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