March 2, 2026 at 6:30 PM - 1st Council Regular Meeting

1. 6:15 P.M. Be in Attendance RE: Participation in the St. Paul Chamber of Commerce Promotional Video. 

2. Mayor Mike Feeken calls City Council meeting to order, with the "Pledge of Allegiance" and the "Open Meeting Statement" as required by NE State Statutes 84-1407 through 84-1414; Mayor Feeken also states that the City Council may vote to go into Closed Session on any agenda item as allowed by NE State Statute 84-1410. 

3. Submittal of Request for Future Agenda Items

4. Reserve time to Speak on an Agenda Item

5. Discuss letter from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers dated October 8, 2025, pertaining to the south Middle Loup River erosion problem (possible action). Allen Wilshusen, St. Paul Emergency Manager and Kirt Lukasiewicz, Howard County Commissioner, will be present for the discussion. 

6. Discuss the City of St. Paul's 6-Month Department Status reporting: (1) Fire; (2) Ambulance; (3) Library; and (4) Police (Possible Action).

7. Discuss - Approve / Deny the City of St. Paul Fire Department billing rates for Year 2026. St. Paul Fire Chief Mike Becker made no changes from 2025.

8. Discuss - Approve / Deny the City of St. Paul Rescue Squad billing rates for Year 2026.  St. Paul Rescue Squad rates haven't increased since 2019.

9. Discuss amendment of the St. Paul Municipal Code; to establish new Sections 5-403 to 5-406 of Chapter 5 related to the operation of Light-Weight E-Scooters, E-Bikes, Hoverboards, and E-Moto's (possible action).
Topics to be considered: 
(1) Utilize a "Boundary Area" instead of a "Business District" definition;
(2) City Code 5-401 (Bicycle Operation): No bicycle shall be permitted on any street or other public highway from one-half (1/2) hour after sunset and one-half (1/2) hour before sunrise without a headlight, etc.;
(3) Define E-Bike Classifications in 5-401; Discuss: E-Moto's and Man-made E-Bikes;
(4) Marked Crossings: U.S. Hwy 281;
(5) E-Scooters, E-Bikes and Hoverboards being ridden across U.S. Hwy 281 (permitted to carry or walk alongside such devices); and
(6) Reflective clothing at night.
 

10. Discuss - Approve / Deny Consent Agenda Items: (1) Minutes February 17, 2026; and (2) Disbursements March 2, 2026.

11. Discuss 1st of the month City nuisances per Chief of Police Dan Howard (possible action).

12. Chief of Police Howard updates:
(1) Activity Report.

13. Utilities Superintendent Helzer updates

14. Mayor Feeken updates:
(1) Updated election filing;
(2) City employees completed the CPR and AED class on Tuesday, February 24, 2026.

15. Public Announcements

16. Closed Session: Pending Litigation; Strategy Session with respect to real estate purchase; and prevent needless injury to the reputation of an individual

17. Mayor Feeken adjourns City Council meeting

18. Informational Items:

19. This agenda, including supporting documentation, is available for public viewing during normal business hours at the City Office, 704 6th Street, St. Paul, Nebraska.

The City of St. Paul abides by the Nebraska Open Meetings Act in conducting business.  A copy of the Nebraska Open Meetings Act is on display in the meeting room as required by Nebraska State Law.
The Mayor and City Council reserve the right to enter into an Executive Session at any time during the meeting, in accordance with the Nebraska Open Meetings Act, even though the closed session may not be indicated on the Agenda.
It is the intention of the Mayor and City Council to take up the items on the agenda in sequential order.  However, the Mayor and City Council reserves the right to take up matters in a different order to accommodate the schedules of the City Council members, person(s) having items on the agenda, and the public.  The City of St. Paul reserves the right to adjust the order of items on the agenda.
Anyone wishing to speak may be limited to three (3) to five (5) minutes per person.  Please utilize the podium and clearly state your name and address for the record and the agenda topic you wish to speak upon in a professional manner.