Meeting Agenda
1. Open Meeting
2. Roll Call
3. Items of Business
3.A. Discuss increase in after-hours utility reconnect fees 
3.B.  Consider the S&L Anderson Addition Administrative Subdivision 
 
3.C. Discuss vacation request 21st west of Oak 
3.D. Discuss Board of Adjustments 
3.E. Discuss the 1 and 6 year street improvement plan
3.F. Discussion of zoning request C3 to R3
3.G. Discuss 1575 Blue Acres special request 
3.H. Discuss C2 to C3 zoning 
3.I. Ordinance 2234 amending historic preservation committees
3.J. Discussion on garbage franchise
4. Officers' Reports
5. Adjournment
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Meeting: February 4, 2025 at 5:00 PM - Public Works 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. Discuss increase in after-hours utility reconnect fees 
Discussion:
City Administrator, Tom Ourada, discussed the reasoning for increasing utility reconnect fees. Committee members and Tom discussed that $75 was a reasonable fee. An ordinance change will be prepared to address this for the next meeting. 
Subject:
3.B.  Consider the S&L Anderson Addition Administrative Subdivision 
 
Discussion:
City Administrator, Tom Ourada, discussed how this is on the fridge of the City's ETJ (extraterritorial jurisdiction) and meets all the subdivision requirements. Generally, 3 or less parcels, doesn't involve roads, road platting, or utilities. Tom also mentioned it is in a form that is prescribed by the City.
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
A recommendation was made to the City Council to approve the S&L Anderson Addition Administrative Subdivision. Carried with a motion by Dan Papik and a second by Anthony Fitzgerald.
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
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Subject:
3.C. Discuss vacation request 21st west of Oak 
Discussion:
City Administrator, Tom Ourada, stated that this was discussed before when someone wanted to develop the property and add pavement. There has been a discussion about vacating a portion, not all, that goes to the West. The people that petitioned to do this are interested in doing a 4plex. In order for the 4plex to fit on the lot, a portion of this street would need to be vacated. Tom mentioned that instead of doing a portion, the City should sell half at the typical price of $1 a foot. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
A recommendation was made to the City Council to approve vacation request 21st West of Oak at a $1 a foot. Carried with a motion by Dan Papik and a second by Anthony Fitzgerald.
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
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Subject:
3.D. Discuss Board of Adjustments 
Discussion:
City Administrator, Tom Ourada, explained how there are members lined up for the Board of Adjustment. The mayor, Dave Bauer, had some names for the Board of Adjustment and is ready to move forward with having a Board of Adjustment. 
Subject:
3.E. Discuss the 1 and 6 year street improvement plan
Discussion:
City Administrator, Tom Ourada, discussed how he made a change to add the alley by Pinnacle Bank to the latest revision of the 1 and 6 year plan to be able to assess the cost. The engineer's estimate would go to the property owners, and the LB840 committee expressed a willingness to entertain grants for some of the paving. It will be eligible for federal funding to be on the 1-year plan. It will go to the planning commission next, and then be back to the council for a hearing. 
Attachments:
Subject:
3.F. Discussion of zoning request C3 to R3
Discussion:
City Administrator, Tom Ourada, explained that this request was withdrawn. 
 
Subject:
3.G. Discuss 1575 Blue Acres special request 
Discussion:
City Administrator, Tom Ourada, explained how there are two parties interested in 1575 Blue Acres. The Council will need to find on all the specifics, and they will need to be addressed in order for a special exception to be approved. Tom discussed that there is a State statute that states that alcohol can not be sold within 150 feet of a church or school unless the church or school agrees with a waiver. The group that is asking for the special exception agreed to a waiver. The council can require a waiver for this special exception, allowing the restaurant or any future business to sell alcohol. There was more discussion about the car wash on the property, and what needs to be done to follow regulations if they discontinue it. The sale will not be able to go through unless this group has a special exception. The Council would need to be ready to have the findings in the hearing.
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Subject:
3.H. Discuss C2 to C3 zoning 
Action(s):
Motion Tabled:
A recommendation was made to the City Council to table to discuss C2 to C3 zoning until the next committee meeting. Tabled with a motion by Dan Papik and a second by Anthony Fitzgerald.
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
Subject:
3.I. Ordinance 2234 amending historic preservation committees
Discussion:
City Administrator, Tom Ourada, explained that the change is to one sentence in the Ordinance. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
A recommendation was made to the City Council to go ahead with the Ordinance 2234 amending historic preservation committees. Carried with a motion by Dan Papik and a second by Anthony Fitzgerald.
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
3.J. Discussion on garbage franchise
Discussion:
City Administrator, Tom Ourada, shared the plan of operation that Waste Connection gave the City. 
Attachments:
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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