March 3, 2020 at 6:00 PM - Crete City Council Regular Meeting
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1. Open Meeting
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In accordance with Nebraska law, a copy of the Open Meetings Act can be found in the back of the City Council chambers. Items listed on the agenda may be considered in any order.
Discussion:
Mayor Dave Bauer called the meeting to order at 6:00pm.
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2. Roll Call
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Attendance of Council members will be recorded to determine the presence of a quorum for official actions. |
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3. Consent Agenda
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All items listed on the consent agenda will be approved by one motion and vote. No separate discussion of these items will occur unless the Mayor, a Councilmember, or a citizen so requests. If such a request is made, the item will be moved out of the consent agenda and considered separately.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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3.A. City Council Meeting Minutes
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3.A.1. City Council Meeting Minutes of February 18, 2020.
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3.B. City Council Committee Meeting Minutes
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3.B.1. Legislative and Economic Development Committee Meeting Minutes of February 18, 2020
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3.B.2. Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes of February 18, 2020
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3.B.3. Public Safety Committee Meeting Minutes of February 18, 2020
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3.B.4. Public Works Committee Meeting Minutes of February 18, 2020.
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3.C. City Treasurer's Report
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3.D. Claims Against the City
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4. Items of Business
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The council may take action to hear testimony in favor of or in opposition to, discuss/limit discussion and take action to approve or disapprove any matter presented under this title. |
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4.A. Consider approving Carson & Barnes request to hold an animatronic circus at Tuxedo Park on May 20, 2020 at 4:30 pm and 7:30 pm.
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Unit: City Council Parks and Recreation Committee
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.B. Consider authorizing the Chief of Police to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Nebraska State Patrol regarding internet crimes against children.
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Unit: City Council Public Safety Committee
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.C. Consider approving the solid waste contract with Waste Connections.
Discussion:
By consensus this item will be forwarded to the March 17, 2020 City Council meeting for furrther preparation and review of the final proposed contract prior to presenting it to the City Council.
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4.D. Consider authorizing the Mayor to sign and submit an application for federal Economic Development Administration grant funding to replace the 22nd Street bridge.
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Unit: City Council Public Works Committee
Discussion:
Liz Cody with SENDD in Lincoln, Nebraska was present to provide information and respond to questions.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.E. Consider authorizing an RFQ to solicit quotes from engineering firms to conduct a Preliminary Environmental Review for the 22nd Street bridge project.
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Unit: City Council Public Works Committee
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.F. Consider the Planning Commission's recommendation that the City fund a sidewalk study.
Discussion:
Dave Hansen, Planning Commission Chair, stated that the purpose of the study would be to consider pedestrian safety. By consensus the City Council would like the Planning Commission to review and make a recommendation regarding specific areas/locations for sidewalk improvements.
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4.G. Consider authorizing the purchase of real estate at a property tax sale.
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Unit: City Council Public Works Committee
Rationale:
This item may be discussed in closed session under Nebraska Statute 84-141(a): Strategy sessions with respect to collective bargaining, real estate purchases, pending litigation, or litigation which is imminent as evidenced by communication of a claim or threat of litigation to or by the public body.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5. Petitions - Communications - Citizen Concerns
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No action can be taken by the council on matters presented under this title except to answer any question posed and/or to refer the matter for further action. Testimony may be limited to 3 minutes per person. Please do not repeat testimony that has already be heard. |
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6. Officers' Reports
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Reports may be given by Department Heads, Committees and Council members concerning current operations of the City. Questions may be asked and answered. No action can be taken by the Council on matters presented under this title except to answer any question posed and to refer the matter for further action.
Discussion:
Library Director Joy Stevenson reported on current library usage statistics as compared to February 2019. Ms. Stevenson also reported on upcoming library events. City Administrator Tom Ourada reported on an upcoming meeting regarding fiber access, the Tuxedo Bridge project, and upcoming street improvement projects as outlined on the One-Year Street Improvement Plan.
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7. Adjournment
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The city council will review the above matters and take such actions as they deem appropriate. The city council may enter into closed session to discuss any matter on this agenda when it is determined by the council that it is clearly necessary for protection of the public interest or the prevention of needless injury to the reputation of an individual and if such and individual has not requested a public meeting, or as otherwise allowed by law. Any closed session shall be limited to the subject matter for which the closed session was called. If the motion to close passes, then the presiding officer immediately prior to the closed session shall restate on the record the limitation of the subject matter of the closed session. The City of Crete assures that no person shall on the grounds of race, color, national origin, age, disability, handicap or sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under any program or activity of the City receiving Federal financial assistance. To report discrimination, contact the City Clerk's office. The complete agenda with attachments is available at www.crete.ne.gov.
Discussion:
The meeting was adjourned at 6:26pm.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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