June 16, 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. |
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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 - Airport Zoning Regulations
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A public hearing for comments or suggestions in reference to the proposed amended zoning regulations Chapter 11 Article 6. The Nebraska Department of Aeronautics has provided a new zoning map that has been reviewed and adopted by the Joint Airport Zoning Board.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.B. Adjourn City Council to Reconvene as Community Development Agency
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To hold a hearing and take action as the Community Development Agency on matters concerning the Redevelopment Plan
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.B.1. Public Hearing Community Redevelopment Agency
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A public hearing of the CDA to hear comments in favor of and/or in opposition to on an amendment to the Crete Redevelopment Plan
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.B.2. Resolution 2015-01
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A resolution adopting the amendment to the redevelopment plan and the cost benefit analysis
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.C. Public Hearing Property Purchase
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A public hearing to hear comments in support of and/or in opposition to the City purchasing property south of the new wastewater treatment plant
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.D. Public Hearing Special Exception Use
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A public hearing to hear comments in support of and/or opposition to a proposed child care center at 1115 Boswell Avenue
Discussion:
Blaine and Mandy - presentation of application
Mayor - what is busiest time
Mandy - 7:30 to 8 in morning and 3:30 to 5:30 in evening
Mayor - have you had traffic congestion at other facilities
Mandy - never
Travis - where is parking
Blaine - employees park at 1140 forest, drop off in front of house at Boswell
Mayor - does all parking have to be on site
Tom - variance would need to be obtained for off-site parking and front yard parking %
Mayor - parking seems to be biggest issue
Blaine - it is an allowed special exception use
Stan - 835 East 11th
Boswell very busy, not good to back onto
Sign will change the look of neighborhood
Back fence is not 6 feet tall
Property value will go down with daycare center business next door
Would council members like this next door to them
The noise will be very disruptive
Pond across street dangerous for children
Blaine - only open 6-6 no noise before or after
Jack - ages of children
Mandy - toddler to 10 years
Mayor - % of school age children
Blaine - 50% at other facilities
Marsha Glen - 1049 Forest Avenue
Where do children go in case of fire
Backing on to busy street
Not room for dumpster
Where will deliveries be
Sign will be obstructive
Parking at another location not good
Property values will go down
Too much like a commercial business to be in residential neighborhood
Matt Franzen - 1112 Forest Avenue
Property values will go down
Does not belong in this neighborhood
Curtis Poteet - 1130 Forest
Property value will go down
Drainage already bad, more concrete will be worse
Area utilities will not handle added use
1144 forest is oldest house in neighborhood
Scott Kuncl - 709 E 11th
Doesn't seen right in this area
Kristi Poteet
Crete does need day care
not in residential area
no businesses should be in residential area
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.E. Special Fireworks Discharge
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Residents on Franklin Circle would like to discharge fireworks on Tuesday June 23rd for a special occasion
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.F. Special Claim
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This item was tabled for report from Insurance carrier
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.G. Rescue Medical Director
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The Public Safety Committee has reviewed information regarding a medical director for ambulance services
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.H. Iris Avenue School Crosswalks
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Discuss plans for crosswalk improvements
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.I. Substation Improvements Change Order
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Discuss a change order regarding the substation improvements
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.J. Fracture Critical Bridge Inspection Report
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The annual report on the West 13th Street Bridge
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.K. Sewer Rates
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The Public Works Committee has reviewed the recommendations of the consultant regarding sewer rates
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.L. Change Order on Street Improvements
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A change order regarding improvements to East 4th Street
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.M. Copier/Printer Quotes
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The Finance Committee has reviewed proposals received to replace 7 copier/printers in City departments
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.N. Short and Long Term Disability Insurance Proposals
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The Finance Committee has reviewed proposals for short and long term disability coverage received
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.O. Cemetery Hay Lease
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The Cemetery Board has reviewed bids on the hay on the unused portion Blue Valley Cemetery and recommend approval of the attached agreement
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.P. Mayor's Appointments
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The Mayor would like appoint the following names to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board: Jenna Arneson, 145 Cedar Road, for a term of 6/1/17 to replace Brent Braunberger Kay Hegler, 824 Hawthorn Avenue, for a term of 6/1/16 to replace Jason Murphy Matt Gonzalez, 645 Goldenrod Drive, for a term of 6/1/17 to replace Jerri Van Horn Carol Kohl reappointed for a term of 6/1/2018 Mike Kalkwarf reappointed for a term of 6/1/2018
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.Q. New Volunteer Firefighter
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The Fire and Rescue Department membership has reviewed applications and recommend approval of Bryan Heath as a volunteer firefighter
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.R. Welcoming Community
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The Mayor would like to consider a program initiated by the White House regarding new residents
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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 2015-22 Property Purchase
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A resolution approving the purchase of property south of the new wastewater treatment plant
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5.B. Resolution 2015-23 NDOR Supplemental Agreement
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A resolution approving the supplemental agreement for Bridge engineering
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5.C. Resolution 2015-24 West 13th Street Assessments
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A resolution addressing assessments for improvements on West 13th Street
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5.D. Ordinance 1935 Zoning Chapter 11 Article 6
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An ordinance to amend the airport hazard zone regulations to align with the new map
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5.E. Ordinance 1936 Street Improvement District
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An ordinance establishing a street improvement district for the West 13th Bridge Replacement
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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 - summer reading
construction firms on buildings
Dan - pool busy 610 passes
swim team host meet this week
lessons 39 kids
tball 6 teams
tuxedo tournaments
womens soccer
James - BBQ July 25
Max - NEDA in Gering
pumpkin flooded
steve - chase
beatrice
Jack - dog park - 11 benches
parking ready
july 24th
Dave - west sign -
Attorney
Travis request mayor contact attorney
Jerry - Finance Conference
Tom - MEAN new CEO in crete
ISO rating to 4
tree board
Mary Klahn - located at City Hall
SCAT new building
developments
airport
transfer station
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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. May 19, 2015
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7.A.2. June 2, 2015
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7.B. City Council Committee Meeting Minutes
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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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