April 20, 2021 at 6:00 PM - Crete City Council Regular Meeting
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1. Open Meeting
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Mayor Dave Bauer asked for a moment of silence for Councilmember Brian Carnes, who passed away on April 14. The Mayor then said on behalf of the city, he wanted to extend his condolences to Brian’s family, sharing that he was a great person to work with on the council and will be missed.
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2. Roll Call
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3. Consent Agenda
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3.A. Approve Meeting Minutes
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3.A.1. Legislative and Economic Development Committee - April 6, 2021
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3.A.2. Public Safety Committee - April 6, 2021
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3.A.3. Public Works Committee - April 6, 2021
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3.A.4. City Council Regular Meeting - April 6, 2021
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3.B. Accept the City Treasurer's Report
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3.C. Approve the Payment of Claims Against the City
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4. Items of Business
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4.A. Consider adopting Resolution 2021-02: A resolution declaring a vacancy in the elective office of Councilmember for the First Ward.
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City Administrator Tom Ourada explained that this will be advertised in the Crete News. Interested residents of Ward I, who are also registered voters, should address letters to the mayor and deliver them to the City Clerk’s Office at City Hall by May 10 at 4:30 p.m.
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4.B. Consider approving the Mayor's appointment of Jerry Wilcox as City Clerk for the term beginning April 21, 2021 and ending December 1, 2022.
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4.C. Public Hearing on PBS Aircraft's application for a special exception permit for a billboard along Highway 103.
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City Administrator Tom Ourada explained that all off-premise advertising in all districts are done by special exception; this one is located southwest of the Catholic Cemetery on Highway 103; there is presently no sign in this location and this permit request meets all requirements.
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4.D. Consider approving PBS Aircraft's application for a special exception permit for a billboard along Highway 103.
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4.E. Public Hearing on The 1206 LLC's application for a new Class I Liquor License for 1206 Main Avenue.
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The difference between the new license and the previous owners license is that there would be no off-sale.
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4.F. Consider and provide a recommendation to the Liquor Control Commission on The 1206 LLC's application for a liquor license.
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4.G. Consider approving Charter Communication's application for a permit to occupy the right-of-way along Juniper Avenue between 12th Street and 14th Street.
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City Administrator Tom Ourada explained this permit was actually submitted after the work was completed. It was communicated to the contractor that a permit was needed before construction begins in the future.
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4.H. Review the proposals for Keno Operator and consider selecting an operator and entering into a new operator contract.
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A subcommittee of the President of the Council - Dale Strehle, and chairs of Legislative/Development and Finance Committees, Ryan Hinz and Travis Sears, respectively reviewed the three proposals received. The proposals were from Hastings Keno, Denton Daily Double and Lotto Nebraska. Councilmemeber Ryan Hinz explained that the subcommittee reviewed and scored the proposals and interviewed the two top scored operators. The subcommittee chose to recommend renewal of the contract with Hastings Keno for a period of three years.
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4.I. Consider enacting Ordinance 2124: An ordinance to issue bonds and make special assessments for the 2021 gap paving projects.
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4.J. Consider approving the bid for the Wildwood Pool Splashpad with the recommended cost adjustments from the Park and Recreation Committee.
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City Administrator Tom Ourada said this project was let last fall and bids came in considerably higher than the engineer’s estimate so council did not proceed. This round of bids still came in above engineer’s estimate but they worked on value-added adjustments. Councilmember Kyle Frans said the Parks and Recreation Committee elected to recommend the Waterplay equipment after much descussion.
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4.K. Consider approving the subdivision improvements for Fairway Development 1st Addition.
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The acceptance includes a 1 year warranty and will have an 11-month walkthrough. Developer Ron Sack spoke of concerns with controlling future street parking in this subdivision stating it could be similar to other areas with multiple vehicles parked on the street for extended periods of time. He said under certain circumstances, this street could be a main exit from town to the east if something would block use of 13th Street for a time. Mayor Bauer said those are legitimate concerns and the city would like to have the Public Works committee look at it as this would be the time to do it during the development of this new residential area.
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4.L. Consider adopting Resolution 2021-03: A resolution proposing the annexation of West Crete Addition.
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City Administrator Tom Ourada explained the background of this proposal. West Crete is a six block subdivision outside of city limits and has been the subject of a number of discussions with past comprehensive planners. What has exacerbated the situation now are several properties not in compliance with wastewater standards and though not in city limits, they are in the city’s two-mile extraterritorial jurisdictions. The city is being asked by the state to relax sewer regulations, which can be problematic. One property is facing fines of $1,000 a month if not compliant. The city would need to come up with water and sewer extension estimates and an annexation timeline. If annexed, Crete City Code says properties have to connect to city sewer; the state will suspend the fines as long as the City is working on the annexation plan.
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4.M. Consider authorizing the City Administrator and City Engineer to develop plans and specifications based on the preliminary cost estimates for a lift station at 22nd Street and Walnut Creek.
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4.N. Consider approving the purchase of a new John Deere 524 P Wheel Loader from Murphy Tractor & Equipment Co. for $141,536.
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City Administrator Tom Ourada explained the city did evaluate the 30+ year-old CAT loader that needed a rebuilt or replaced engine, among other issues. When they looked at the cost of that it was more beneficial to get a new one.
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4.O. Consider adopting Resolution 2021-04: A resolution establishing the Master Fee Schedule for fiscal year 2020-2021.
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City Administrator Tom Ourada explained the council approved a ordinance at the April 6 meeting to create this Master Fee Schedule and City Attorney Kyle Manley has put in a considerable amount of time with other staff input to create this schedule. This will work until the end of the fiscal year and will be updated later to include the new electric rates, etc. The city provides services to 7,500 people and it costs to to that; there are fees in here that other municipalities charge for similar city functions. Two highlighted fees: 1) if someone fails to registrar their contracting business as required, there is a $200 fee; 2) if a property owner doesn’t take out the proper building permit, the fee is 400% higher.
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4.P. Mayor's Proclamation of Friday April 30, 2021 as Arbor Day.
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The Mayor signed the Arbor Day Proclamation declaring Friday April 30, 2021 as Arbor Day in Crete. The City has been recognized as a Tree City USA for 29 years.
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5. Petitions - Communications - Citizen Concerns
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6. Officers' Reports
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City Administrator Tom Ourada reported the following:
- City wide Spring Cleanup is May 1-8; Pinnacle Bank is doing their shred day, during this timeframe. The city has already started advertising these events. - The city received 14 DTR applications requesting over $301,000 for the first round. The council imposed $250,000 cap on first round. This shows considerable interest and there are really good projects among these applications, which will set the stage for the next round as well. - State Senator Tom Brandt stopped by City Hall and met with Mayor Bauer, Chief Hensel, and myself; we brought up broadband as an impediment to the city to moving forward. Other legislation was also discussed. - There is significant interest in our job openings: four full-time openings, one full-time seasonal, and pool lifeguards.
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7. Adjournment
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The meeting adjourned at 6:49 PM.
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