December 17, 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 in the back of the council chambers and has additional copies available to read. Assisted listening devices are also available. If needed, please advise.
Discussion:
Mayor Dave 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:
Greg Holdren, Manager of the Eagles Club commented that Iris Avenue near the schools gets very slick when it snows and requested additional efforts be made there when school is in session. Mr. Holdren also requested the City Council review the new overnight parking ban, as it negatively impacts his night shift staff and his customers. Mayor Bauer referred the matter to the Public Safety Committee.
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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: Hear and discuss public input regarding a proposed zoning change for the western half of the block between 10th and 11th Streets and Thornwood and Sycamore Avenues from I-1 to C-2.
Forwarded From Information:
Unit: Planning Commission
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Change from I-1 Light Industrial to C-2 General Commercial
Location: Lots 7-12 Blk 162, City of Crete, Saline County, 743 W 11th St. (<0.8 ACRES) Lots 5-6 Blk 162, City of Crete, Saline County, 1021 Sycamore Ave., (<0.25 ACRES)
Discussion:
The public hearing was opened at 6:09pm. The public hearing was closed at 6:10pm. No public comments were received.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.B. Public Hearing: Hear and discuss public input regarding amendments to the Crete Comprehensive Plan.
Forwarded From Information:
Unit: Planning Commission
Rationale:
Jeff Ray with JEO will be present to provide information and respond to questions.
Discussion:
The public hearing was opened at 6:10pm. The public hearing was closed at 6:17pm. Jeff Ray with JEO presented information. No public comments were received.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.C. Review and consider payment of Carkoski Construction Change Order #1 for $250.00 and Pay Application #1 for $59,797.00 for back lot reconstruction at the police station.
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4.D. Consider authorizing the Mayor to sign the NDOT Certificate of Compliance, which certifies that all roadway surface maintenance has been accomplished per NDOT Maintenance Agreement #57.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.E. Discuss and consider granting an amnesty on outstanding library fines.
Rationale:
Amnesty would be for fines only. Patrons would still be responsible for damaged and missing books.
Discussion:
Amnesty is for fines only, and doesn't waive fees for lost or damaged books.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.F. Review and consider adopting meeting room policies for the new library.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.G. Review and consider accepting the Crete Housing Study.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.H. Discuss and consider disposition of existing Crete Public Library building
Forwarded From Information:
Unit: City Council Public Works Committee
Discussion:
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Brandt Excavating Demolition Proposal totaling $49,400.00 New Horizons Asbestos Abatement Proposal totaling $3,040.00
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.I. Review and consider Draeger request for administrative subdivision.
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4.J. Review and consider payment of Sampson pay application #14 totaling $451,560.00 and #15 totaling $367,655.00 for library construction.
Forwarded From Information:
Unit: City Council Public Works Committee
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.K. Consider long-term stay request at Tuxedo Park from Kim Hintz for the period December 1, 2019 through January 31, 2020.
Forwarded From Information:
Unit: City Council Parks and Recreation Committee
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.L. Discuss and recommend City Council authorize City Administrator to further review potential expansions of City Hall and procure consultant(s) as applicable.
Forwarded From Information:
Unit: City Council Public Works Committee
Action(s):
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 2019-36: A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to consent to the resettlement of refugees.
Discussion:
The City Administrator reported that the Nebraska Governor is considering this resolution. Both the state and the local entity must pass a resolution in order to be eligible for federal assistance funds for refugees. Refugee status is speciifcally defined by the federal government, and is different than immigrant status. Accepting resettled refugees is also different from what is refered to as "sanctuary" cities.
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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:
Chief Allen reported that the new ambulance is in, Dan Dunaway reported that youth basketball is ready to begin, and Joy Stevenson reported that the library will be closed from January 13-27 for the move. Jack Oelschlager reported that he received a request from a resident to review the need for stop sign(s) at 16th and Forest and would like this on the next Public Safety Committee agenda. Mayor Bauer requested the Council schedule a special meeting for Friday December 20 at 5:00pm for a special council meeting regarding the Casteel lawsuit. Tom Ourada reported on water/sewer review for upcoming housing development and the status of interviews for the new positions.
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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 Special Meeting Minutes of November 27, 2019
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7.A.2. City Council Meeting Minutes of December 3, 2019
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7.B. City Council Committee Meeting Minutes
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7.B.1. Legislative Development Committee Meeting Minutes of December 3, 2019
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7.B.2. Public Safety Committee Meeting Minutes of December 3, 2019
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7.B.3. Public Safety Meeting Minutes of December 11, 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 7:01pm.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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