September 3, 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 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. 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.
Discussion:
Gatsby Solheim of 929 Hawthorne, Crete NE, spoke in opposition to demolishing the Carnegie building. Ms. Solheim also spoke in opposition to placing the proposed splashpad at the Carnegie building location due to its proximity to a truck route.
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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. Mayor Appointees for City Council Appointments and Council Confirmation
Ward I Appointee - Travis Sears Ward III Appointee - Kyle Frans
Discussion:
Mayor Bauer stated that he received 12 applications for the vacant council positions and that many of the applicants have resided in Crete for three years or less.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.B. Oath of Office for City Council Appointments
Discussion:
The Oath of Office was taken by Travis Sears and Kyle Frans.
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4.C. Proclamation of Congratulations to Grace United Methodist Church on its 150th Anniversary Day
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4.D. Crete Youth in Governance Application for River Run Event
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Leanne Manning will be present to provide information and respond to questions.
Date: Sept. 28, 2019, 8-9am Location: near Tuxedo Park - see attached map
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.E. Blue River Arts Council Request for Street Closings for Fundraising Event
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Date: Saturday, September 21, 2019 4:30-11:30pm
Location: 12th St. Main to Norman, and part of Norman Ave.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.F. City FY Budget Discussion
Discussion:
The Council and Mayor set a working meeting for Tuesday, September 10, 2019 at 5:00pm at City Hall.
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4.G. Viability of Carnegie Building
Forwarded From Information:
Unit: City Council Public Works Committee
Discussion:
City Administrator Tom Ourada described the options of renovating and using the Carnegie building or demolishing it for additional City Park recreation space. The Council may discuss this further at the upcoming working session if time allows.
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4.H. City Council 2019 Potential City Projects List
Discussion:
Mayor Bauer described the process of creating the project list. This item may be discussed at the Council work session if time allows.
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4.I. Tuxedo Park Extended Stay Request Through 09/20/19
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.J. SENDD Membership Renewal Invoice for $4,500
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.K. CAMC Tiered Response Amendment #1
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.L. Review Correspondence Regarding Sewer Backup Damage
Forwarded From Information:
Unit: City Council Public Works Committee
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Location: 1135 Crestline Dr.
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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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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 stated the library construction is on schedule. Council Member Brian Carnes stated that an updated Wildwood Pool Operations Manual would be on an upcoming council agenda. City Administrator Tom Ourada stated that the painting of a pumpkin mural for the Pumpkin Festival would be on an upcoming council agenda. Mr. Ourada also stated that the City is working on downtown parking policies and procedures, that the City will not renew its current janitorial contract but will hire a 1.0 FTE staff for janitorial needs, and that the City Attorney is creating paperwork to implement a Lodging/Hospitality Tax for the City.
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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 August 20, 2019
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7.B. City Council Committee Meeting Minutes
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7.B.1. Finance Committee Meeting Minutes of August 20, 2019
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7.B.2. Public Safety Committee Meeting Minutes of August 20, 2019
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7.B.3. Legislative Development Committee Meeting Minutes of August 20, 2019
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7.B.4. Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes of August 20, 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.
Discussion:
The meeting was adjourned at 6:43pm.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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