August 6, 2019 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. As each agenda item is considered, if there are any questions concerning the agenda item please advise. The City Council may consider items listed on the agenda in random order. The City Council has assisted listening devices available, if needed please advise. Please stand and Pledge Allegiance to the Flag.
Discussion:
Mayor Bauer called the meeting to order.
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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.
Discussion:
Ward 1 has a vacancy as Council President David Bauer assumed the Mayor position on the passing of Roger Foster.
Ward 3 has a vacancy with the passing of Council member Chuck Vyhnalek. |
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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. Resolution 2019-25 Acknowledgment of Mayoral Succession and Order for Public Notice of City Council Vacancy
Discussion:
Mayor Bauer reconized the passing of Roger Foster and Chuck Vyhnalek and asked for a moment of silence.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.B. Oath of Office
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Mayor Bauer took the oath of office of Mayor from acting City Clerk Jerry Wilcox.
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4.C. Resolution 2019-27 Acknowledgment of City Council Vacancy in Ward 3 and Order for Public Notice
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4.D. Nomination and Election of President of the City Council
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.E. Community Development Agency (CDA) Meeting (6:05pm)
Rationale:
The City Council will adjourn while the CDA considers redevelopment agreements and reconvene after the CDA takes action.
https://meeting.sparqdata.com/Meeting/In/45975
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.F. Consideration of Redevelopment Agreement with Orscheln
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.G. Mid-Project Public Hearing for Crete CDBG 15-DTR-102
Rationale:
This is a statutory requirement of the CDBG program.
Discussion:
City Administrator Tom Ourada read the report into the record (attached).
Council member Hinz commented that the project has had some bumps but it has made a big difference in downtown. He is looking forward to applying for another grant.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.H. Olsson Presentation on Floodplain Mapping
Forwarded From Information:
Unit: City Council Public Works Committee
Discussion:
Olsson personnel gave a report on a flood plain study conducted with updated information from flow meters. A new map would eliminate nearly all homes in Crete from the need to purchase flood insurance.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.I. Submission of Amended Flood Map to FEMA
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.J. Crete Backpack Program Request for Fun Run and Barricades
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Date and Time: September 7, 2019, 8:00am-9:00am
Location: see map (same as 2018 route)
Discussion:
Marty Williams reported that last year the Back Pack Program served 110 families weekly at an annual cost of $250 each. This year will be the 8th year for the program.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.K. General Excavating Change Order #2 and Pay App #4 for $45,525 for Blue Acres Lift Station Replacement
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Requesting change of substantial completion date to July 31, 2019 and change of final completion date to August 31, 2019. The previous dates were June 30, 2019 and July 14, 2019 respectively.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.L. NDOT 2019 Fracture Critical Bridge Inspection Agreement
Forwarded From Information:
Unit: City Council Public Works Committee
Rationale:
Resolution 2019-26 on agenda for approval of agreement
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.M. Kidwell Proposal of $2,400 for Expansion of City Network IP Range
Forwarded From Information:
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.N. New Horizons Asbestos Inspection Report and Invoice for $2,120 for Isis Theater
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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.O. New Horizons Asbestos Abatement Proposal for $22,650 for Isis Theater
Forwarded From Information:
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.P. Sampson Change Order #4 Net Deduct of $5,076.48
Forwarded From Information:
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.Q. Grant Application to NDED for Downtown Revitalization Funds
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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 2019-23 Approving Redevelopment Agreement with Orscheln Farm and Home, LLC
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5.B. Resolution 2019-24 Surplus Property
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5.C. Resolution 2019-26 Project Program Agreement for 2019 Fracture Critical Bridge Inspection
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5.D. Ordinance 2089 Annexing Fairway Development 1st Addition
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Final Reading
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5.E. Ordinance 2090 Conveying a Perpetual Access Easement for Vehicular Ingress and Egress Traffic Over and Across Lot 14, Blue Acres Addition to the City of Crete, Saline County, Nebraska
Rationale:
David and Karen Hessheimer own a landlocked parcel and request an easement over City-owned property to reach the parcel.
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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:
Parks and Recreation Director Dan Dunaway reported that the department has applied for a grant to get 10 free park trees. He also reported that the swimming pool will close for the season on August 11, 2019 and the Pooch Party will begin at 3:00 pm that day. Adult coed softball will begin on Sunday for 8 weeks and registration is open for youth flag football and youth volleyball. Mayor Bauer asked that a report on the swimming pool numbers for the year be prepared for the next meeting.
Police Chief Steve Hensel reported that the National Night Out event is going on in City Park. The event is provided to get more acquainted with the community. Building Inspector Brad Bailey reported that the Fairfleld Inn and Suites has reported that they plan on being open the 3rd week of September. Council member Hinz stated that the City Council will be going through some challenges and appreciates the public's support. City Administrator Tom Ourada reported that discussions with engineers indicated that the relocation of the splash pad and a new baby pool at the Wildwood Pool should be doable with the budget discussed. Mayor Bauer thanked everyone for their cooperation through the tough week and meeting.
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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. City Council Meeting Minutes of July 16, 2019
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7.B. City Council Committee Meeting Minutes
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7.B.1. Finance Committee Meeting Minutes of July 16, 2019
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7.B.2. Public Works Committee Meeting Minutes of July 16, 2019
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7.B.3. Legislative Development Committee Meeting Minutes of July 16, 2019
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7.B.4. Public Safety Meeting Minutes of July 16, 2019
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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. 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.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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