Meeting Agenda
1. Open Meeting
2. Roll Call
3. Items of Business
3.A. Consider a recommendation to the City Council on the Tree City USA  Designation Application. 
3.B. Discussion on a Park Master Plan.
4. Officers' Reports
5. Adjournment
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Meeting: January 16, 2024 at 5:00 PM - Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting
Subject:
1. Open Meeting
Rationale:
  • In accordance with Nebraska law, a copy of the Open Meetings Act can be found in the back of the Council Chambers.
  • Items listed on the agenda may be considered in any order.
Subject:
2. Roll Call
Rationale:
  • Attendance of members will be recorded to determine the presence of a quorum for official actions.
Subject:
3. Items of Business
Rationale:
  • The Committee may discuss or limit discussion on, hear testimony in favor of or in opposition to, or take action to provide a recommendation to the City Council on any matter presented under this title.
Subject:
3.A. Consider a recommendation to the City Council on the Tree City USA  Designation Application. 
Discussion:
Parks and Recreation Director, Liz Cody explained that this is an annual application. There are changes to the application this year as there is an online portal. This is the 33rd application, and it is due at the end of the month pending council approval. A UNL professor reached out to engage students in a community forestry tool kit. 
 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Recommend to the City Council on the Tree City USA Designation Application. Carried with a motion by Kyle Frans and a second by Dan Papik.
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Subject:
3.B. Discussion on a Park Master Plan.
Discussion:
City Administrator Tom Ourada explained that they have received two proposals for a park master plan. One from JEO for $54,000 and one from Confluence for $113,000 (more comprehensive and visionary). Ourada stated that the park master plan would be worth doing and would address and engage people in future park initiatives. The plan from JEO for $54,000 would be a good investment. 
Subject:
4. Officers' Reports
Rationale:
  • Reports may be given by the Mayor, Officers, Departments, or Councilmembers concerning the current operations of the City.
  • No action can be taken on matters presented under this title except to answer any questions or to refer the matter for further action.
Subject:
5. Adjournment

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