February 5, 2013 at 6:00 PM - Crete City Council Regular Meeting
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1. Open Meeting
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The City Council has posted a copy of the Open Meetings Act, Laws of the State of Nebraska, in the back of the council chambers. Additional copies are available to read, if anyone wishes one during this meeting, please advise. |
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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. Petitions - Communications - Citizen Concern
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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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4. Special Order 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. Public Hearing - Special Exception - 6:05 PM
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The Ministerios Pentecostes Maranatha Church of 705 West 12th Street would like to purchase property in the Crete Industrial Subdivision at 2151 Cardinal Lane to be used for their church operations.
Discussion:
City Attorney - description of commercial 3 zoning, broadest in City zoning, includes C1 and C2 exceptions. description of special exception considerations.
jose diaz 208 juniper - current location too small - opportunity for larger building - make an offer and ask for exception - will purchase property - 80 adults and 50 children -
attorney - allowing use will not change zoning - allowing use does not allow making any other changes - churches are primary use in all residential areas and a2
John Mardock - 5411 s 88th lincoln - in favor of allowing, property has been for sale for quite some time - egress and parking are more than adequate - adequate area to add commercial properties to west
6 years in Crete - congregation is growing -
laura bell - broker - in favor - ashland - 25 years commercial sales - increase traffic will help bring business to the area
Jack - will sidewalks be required - attorney, would be condition of ordinance if desired
Jack - is the building sprinkled
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.B. Heartland Natural Gas Contract
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The Public Works Committee has reviewed a contract to purchase natural gas from Heartland to be delivered on Black Hills Energy lines.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.C. Electric Rate Review Agreement
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The Public Works Committee reviewed a proposal by JK Energy Consulting to review the electric rates to determine if changes are needed with the wholesale rate increases
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.D. Economic Development Financial Assistance Requests
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The Economic Development Advisory Board has met and reviewed applications for financial assistance grants from the Economic Development Funds.
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4.D.1. Carl's Boot Repair
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A request for financial assistance to purchase equipment and provide training for a veteran
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.D.2. City of Crete Baseball Field
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A request for financial assistance to build dugouts at the Legion baseball field
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.D.3. Isis Theater
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A request for financial assistance to purchase the equipment for the conversion of the theater to digital movies and sound
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.D.4. Tutti Frutti
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A request for financial assistance to purchase equipment and make technology upgrades
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.D.5. Winterlude
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A request for financial assistance to provide marketing for the community festival (2012)
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.E. Economic Development Program Director Job Description
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The Economic Development Advisory Board would like to make the position of program director a full time job employed by the City with City benefits. The board has reviewed a job description for the expanded position.
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4.F. Economic Development Plan Amendment
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The Economic Development Advisory Board would like to amend the amount of funds allocated to the administration of the plan to up to 10% (currently 3-5%)
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.G. Trailer/Spotlight on Right-of-Way February 16
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There will be a privately owned trailer with large spotlight (aimed skyward) parked at the Isis Theater during the “Night of Stars” fund raising event on the evening of February 16, 2013. In coordination with Chief Hensel, Mr. Reeves would like to position the trailer on 13th Street at the alley east of the Theater. If approved, this trailer would effectively block the alley (but not the sidewalk) beginning at 4:00PM and into the next day. Upon its arrival, the duty police officer will meet with the owner, ensure the trailer is positioned correctly, and then place traffic cones around it for safety.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.H. 119 West 13th Street Nuisance Abatement
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Abatement of the nuisance is complete and options for collection of the costs need to be considered. City Attorney Steve Reisdorff will review the options.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5. Resolutions & Ordinances
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The Council may take action to hear testimony in favor of or opposition to, discuss/limit discussion and take action to approve or disapprove any matter presented under this title. The Council may take action to waive the statutory rule requiring reading on three separate dates on any ordinance being considered. The Council may take action to pass and approve any matter presented under this title. |
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5.A. Ordinance 1848 - Water Rates
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The effective dates for water rates were incorrectly stated in Ordinance 1834 and should be corrected by ordinance
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5.B. Resolution 2013-07 - MEAN Representatives
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The City of Crete has representation on the MEAN Management Committee and MEAN Board of Directors. The representatives are appointed and/ or renewed every three years. Currently Tom Ourada is the representative and Mike Kalkwarf is the alternate.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5.C. Resolution 2013-08 - Surplus Equipment
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The Public Works Committee has reviewed the 1996 Street Sweeper (P2033D) and 1961 Dump Truck (SB208076E) for surplus equipment declaration
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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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:
Steve - run hide fight across the city and schools
Tom - meeting with usda and engineer about cost estimates for plant also meeting with cold storage about compliance
13th Street project starts early on trees
generation rice compliance done by march 30
sendd - dowmpayment assistance for homes
JEO - certified community for development
DED visited Crete purina and novel 800,000
Deb - thank you
Jacque - thank you for support
Jerry - audit firms
Mayor - testifying at legislature
airport authority - first round
biennial budget - first round
flood control study - will go to NRDs
personnel issue for closed session
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7. Consent Agenda
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Council will consider approval of the following items. Explanation may occur for each item and the council may approve and or amend and approve the items listed.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.A. City Council Meeting Minutes
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7.A.1. January 15, 2013
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7.B. City Council Committee Meeting Minutes
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7.B.1. January 15, 2013 Public Works
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7.B.2. January 24, 2013 Public Works
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7.B.3. January 28, 2013 Public Works
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7.C. City Treasurer's Report
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7.D. Claims Against the City
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8. 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.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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