March 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 - 1 & 6 Year Street Plan - 6:05 PM
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A Public Hearing to hear testimony in favor of and in opposition to and to answer questions in relation to the proposed 1 and 6 Year Street Plan for the City of Crete. The Planning Commission held a public hearing on the plan February 25, 2013. (Resolution 2013-10)
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.B. Public Hearing - Economic Development Plan Amendment - 6:05 PM
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A Public Hearing to hear testimony in favor of and in opposition to and to answer questions in relation to the proposed amendment to the Economic Development Advisory Plan changing the amount of funds allocated to the administration of the plan to up to 10% (currently 3-5%) (Resolution 2013-11)
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.C. FOP Lodge #74 Contract Negotiations
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The negotiation team will review progress with the City Council
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.D. 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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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.E. MOU With Contributors
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A memorandum of understanding between the City and contributors to the economic development fund for the salary of a full time program director employed by the City
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4.F. City Administrator Job Description
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A job description for the City Administrator position
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.G. Gilmore Proposal for Water Plant
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A proposal to provide water plant testing for proper functioning
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.H. Comprehensive Planners RFP
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A request for proposals from planning firms to provide services related to a new comprehensive plan for the City of Crete
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.I. Grant Application Opportunities
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There are several grants available to provide funding for a new comprehensive plan
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.J. Impact of Special Exception Use Permits on Zoning
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The Planning Commission has met and discussed the impact of special exception use permits on zoning, land use and planning
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4.K. Special Exception - 2151 Cardinal Lane
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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. The City Council held a public hearing on February 5, 2013 and referred the matter to the Public Safety and Public Works Committee. The committees met on February 11, 2013 and reviewed the application.
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.L. Donation of Personal Property
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Property located at Tuxedo Park is being offered as a donation to the City of Crete
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4.M. Tuxedo Park Camping Limits
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The Mayor would like to consider an exception to the camping limits at Tuxedo Park for a group doing work in Crete
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.N. Surplus Equipment
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The Police Department has some surplus equipment for disposal
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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. Resolution 2013-10 1 & 6 Year Street Plan
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A resolution approving the 1 and 6 Year Street Plan
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5.B. Resolution 2013-11 ED Plan Amendment
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A resolution amending the funding amounts of the City of Crete Economic Development Plan
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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:
Gary - will be testing sirens
Tom - Catholic Church plans for vaction of street
WWTP budget, Olsson has trimmed some costs, another meeting will be scheduled with USDA
13th Trees will be done Wednesday
FPP FHA Funds - allocations to 1st class cities start in 2015 or 16
Mayor - League conference
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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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7.A. City Council Meeting Minutes
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7.A.1. February 19, 2013
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7.B. City Council Committee Meeting Minutes
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7.B.1. February 6, 2013 Public Works
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7.B.2. February 26, 2013 Public Works
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7.B.3. February 19, 2013 Legislative/ Community Development
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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.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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