November 16, 2021 at 5:00 PM - Public Works Committee Meeting
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1. Open Meeting
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2. Roll Call
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3. Items of Business
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3.A. Provide a recommendation to the City Council on accepting the terms and conditions related to terminating the Software Maintenance Plan Participation Agreement with Nebraska Municipal Power Pool.
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Tom informed the Public Works Committee that in previous years, the city used the Power Manager Program and we had a Software Maintenance Plan Participation Agreement with Nebraska Municipal Power Pool. Now that the City has upgraded to Caselle, we no longer need this service.
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3.B. Provide a recommendation to the City Council on adopting the Resolution 2021-13: A resolution to adopt the Little Blue Natural Resources District and the Lower Big Blue Natural Resources District Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Update.
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Tom discussed Resolution 2021-13: A resolution to adopt the Little Blue Natural Resources District and the Lower Big Blue Natural Resources District Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Update. The purpose of the mitigation plan is to increase the disaster resistance for the natural resource districts and participating jurisdictions located within the planning boundaries by identifying potential hazards and prioritizing mitigation strategies to reduce the potential loss of lives and property due to those hazards. NEMA & FEMA have reviewed and approved the update and according to federal regulations, the City of Crete is required to adopt the update as part of the final approval of the plan.
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3.C. Provide a recommendation to the City Council on purchasing Lots 1 & 2, Block 62 from Tom and Sue Juricek for $25,000.
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Tom discussed the purchasing of Lots 1 & 2, Block 62 from Tom and Sue Juricek for $25,000. The purpose of purchasing of these lots is to use them in the future to move forward with the new lift station.
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3.D. Provide a recommendation to the City Council on adjusting the monthly rates on parking spaces in the city parking lot at 12th and Norman for smaller volume pricing.
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Tom presented a request from Elayne Woods to adjust the monthly rates of parking spaces in the city parking lot at 12th and Norman for smaller volume pricing. Elayne Woods, current owner of The 1206 and Artisan Mark Coffee + Goods, currently has 10 parking spaces priced at $15 and would like to adjust that to 5 parking spaces at $20. After much discussion, it was agreed on to recommend adjusting the rates.
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3.E. Discuss the recommendation from MEAN staff on awarding the 2021 RFP for Solar PV installations to Sandhills Energy, LLC.
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Tom updated the Public Works Committee on the status of the 2021 RFP for Solar PV Installations. After review of proposals, MEAN staff has determined that Sandhills Energy, LLC has provided Purchase Power Agreement pricing that is competitive with current wholesale electric rates. The 2021 RFP will be discussed further at the MEAN conference later in the week. No action is needed at this time.
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3.F. Discuss potential gap paving projects for 2022.
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Tom discussed possible gap paving projects for 2022. With the help of Street Supervisor, Trent Griffin, and PW Director, Brian Stork, six different projects on the North side have been reviewed and will be discussed more in depth when the time comes.
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4. Officers' Reports
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5. Adjournment
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