October 19, 2026 at 6:30 PM - 2nd Council Regular Meeting

1. 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. 

2. Submittal of Requests for Future Agenda Items

3. Reserve Time to Speak on an Agenda Item

4. Discuss- Approve / Deny Howard County (Sheriff's Office) bid regarding the 2017 White Ford Taurus Sedan (VIN #1FAHP2L82HG144735). The 2017 White Ford Taurus vehicle will be sold AS IS, in its present condition, with no warranties or guarantees, either expressed or implied, except as otherwise specifically stated in writing. The Ford Taurus listed amount on the inventory list is $12,000.

5. Discuss - Approve / Deny the City of St. Paul Light Department transferring $178,500 to the City of St. Paul Police 2026-2027 Budget for the Howard County Sheriff's Office operations.  

6. Discuss - Approve / Deny Resolution 2026-09, whereas by NE Statute 52-124.11, the City of St. Paul Clerk and the Howard County Sheriff are the designated agent for the City to determine whether a special designated liquor (SDL) license is to be approved or denied. If a new liquor license vendor has not submitted a prior special designated liquor (SDL) application, or the vendor's liquor application is questionable by the City Clerk or the Howard County Sheriff, then the application will be placed on the agenda for Mayor and Council approval. 

7. Discuss - Approve / Deny by the request of the St. Paul Chamber of Commerce to close 6th Street between Indian Street and Jay Street and allow hayrick rides and a light parade in St. Paul on Saturday, December 5, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

8. Discuss - Approve / Deny St. Paul Chamber of Commerce requesting 2026-2027 Budget funds: (1) Marketing and Promotion funds in the amount of $9,000 from Sales Tax. Note: Funds have been appropriated in the 2026-2027 Budget.

9. Discuss - Approve / Deny the St. Paul Chamber of Commerce renting office space in the former St. Paul Police Department Office located at 514 Grand Street.
a. Discuss - Approve rental fees. 

10. Discuss - Approve / Deny the 7th Street Investments LLC (Kelsey Koperski) Special Designated Liquor (SDL) for the American Legion Post #119 Cow Dance to be held at the St. Paul Civic Center, 423 Howard Avenue on Sunday, November 15, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Wristband will be utilized for underage drinking. 
Note: The City Clerk will make sure the current Certificate of Insurance is retained prior to the event.  

11. Discuss - Approve / Deny Consent Agenda Items: (1) Treasurer's Report September 2026; (2) Minutes October 5, 2026 (Regular) and Minutes October 15, 2026 (special); Disbursements October 19, 2026; and Firefighter Jordan Wilson, St. Paul, NE.

12. Discuss - Approve / Deny Resolution 2026-08, pursuant to the City of St. Paul Municipal Code 5-105, to place stop signs in any street or alley under the City's jurisdiction for the purpose of regulating traffic. The Mayor and Council members have determined to place a stop sign at the intersection of 3rd Street and "O" Street, requiring the southbound traffic to stop before entering the intersection.

13. Discuss - Approve / Deny proposal from Business Telecommunications Systems (BTS) to provide telephone service for the City Office and the City Library effective November 1, 2026.
Important: Please read the attachment.

14. Utilities Superintendent Helzer updates

15. Mayor Mike Feeken updates:

16. Public Announcements

17. Closed Session: The City of St. Paul reserves the right to go into Closed Session when it is clearly necessary for the protection of the public interest or to prevent needless injury to the reputation of an individual and if such individual has not requested a public meeting.

18. Mayor Feeken adjourns City Council meeting.

19. Informational Items: 
(1) St Paul Fire & EMS Roster
(2) City Receipt September 2026
 

20. 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.