April 7, 2015 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.
Discussion:
Willis - 911 - Personal comments -
Steve - 911 - letter
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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 - Special Exception Use Application
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A public hearing for comments or suggestions in reference to the proposed new senior care facility at 13th Street and Iris Avenue
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.B. Public Hearing Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Regulations
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A public hearing for comments or suggestions in reference to the proposed new Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Regulations. The Planning Commission held a public hearing on March 23, 2015.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.C. 911 Emergency Communications
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The Public Safety and Finance Committees have reviewed information regarding the outsourcing of 911 emergency communications
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4.C.1. 911 Emergency Communications (Finance Committee)
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Review information regarding emergency communications
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4.C.2. 911 Emergency Communications (Public Safety Committee)
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Review information regarding emergency communications
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4.D. Substation Upgrade Amendment
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The Public Works Committee has discussed a proposed amendment to the substation upgrades
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.E. Sewer Camera Quote
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The Public Works Committee has reviewed a quote to replace the sewer camera
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.F. WWTP Additional Expenses
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The Public Works Committee has discussed additional engineering services required for incidentals regarding the new WWTP
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.G. Industrial Wastewater
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The Public Works Committee has review engineering services needed for Crete Core Ingredients wastewater increases
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.H. Soccer Fields at Armory Site
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The Parks and Recreation Committee has discussed naming the soccer fields and some signage
Committee Actions Taken
Motion Passed: 3/11 Recommend naming the soccer fields at the Armory site the Miller-Armory Park pending the verification of the Miller donation passed with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Judy Henning. Committee Member Votes
Motion Passed: 4/2/15 Recommend that the park ground on East 1st Street be named Armory Park passed with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Judy Henning. Committee Member Votes
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.I. Economic Development Fund Requests
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The Economic Development Advisory Board met and reviewed requests for funding
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4.I.1. Lincoln Area Development Partnership
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The City Council Legislative/Community Development Committee reviewed benefits of membership in the Lincoln Area Development Partnership
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.I.2. Downtown Revitalization
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The City Council Legislative/Community Development Committee has discussed an application for CDBG funds for downtown revitalization
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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 2015-12 Annexation Notice
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A resolution giving notice of a public hearing on the annexation of property at 13th Street and Iris Avenue, Tabitha First Addition
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5.B. Resolution 2015-13 West 13th Bridge
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A resolution amending the agreement to reflect new cost estimates
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5.C. Resolution 2015-14 Street Dedications
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A resolution to file with the County Clerk of Deeds dedicating streets to the City
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5.D. Resolution 2015-15 911 Communications
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A resolution to authorize negotiations to outsource 911 communications
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5.E. Ordinance 1924 Parking
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The Public Safety Committee reviewed parking code for an amendment
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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:
Lisa - national library month/ national poetry month
Max - downtown survey
sendd visit about downtown application
rfp for downtown planning
work with wilber to get labor study
Tod - 4 calls per day since last meeting
grants for auto chest compressor and
3g transmitter for defib
emt classes at high school
emt classes at doane
Jack - fountain location
dog park fence, naming, trees, benches
Mayor - closed session
Tom - electric rates
wastewater rates
working on bridge ROW
April 22 earth day at elementary and ground breading
Judy - Old mill park
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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. March 17, 2015
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7.B. City Council Committee Meeting Minutes
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7.B.1. March 26, 2015 Public Safety minutes
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7.B.2. April 2, 2015 Parks and Recreation
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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.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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