November 16, 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 the St. Paul Chamber of Commerce renting office space in the former St. Paul Police Department Office located at 514 Grand Street.
a. Discussion regarding: (1) Rent; (2) Telephone Service; (3) Utilities; (4) Insurance; (5) Internet; and (6) Office Renovations (Possible action). 

5. Discuss City of St Paul and Howard County Sheriff's Office Administrative duties (possible action). Per City Attorney Graham, Licenses and Permits stay with the City; this covers pet licenses, peddlers' licenses, mobile food vendor licenses and special designated liquor licenses. 
a. Utility Terrain Vehicle (UTV), golf cart, and All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) registrations. 
b. Licensing of cats and dogs.
c. Non-Residence sales people (Solicitor's Permit).
d. Mobile Food Vendor License Application (Once completed, the City office will forward it to the Sheriff's office).
e. Locking park and ballfield restrooms at sunset.

Note: Resolution 2026-1 may need to be amended in the future.
 

6. Discuss - Approve / Deny Consent Agenda Items: (1) Treasurer's Report October 2026; (2) Minutes of November 2, 2026 (regular); (3) Disbursements of November 16, 2026; (4) Planning and Zoning Meeting Minutes from November 9, 2026.

7. Discuss - Approve / Deny Chris Volk's property improvement application at 1221 Nelson Street regarding house demolition in the amount of $5,000.

8. Utilities Superintendent Helzer updates

9. Updates from Sheriff Mike Hoff

10. Mayor Mike Feeken updates:

11. Public Announcements
a. Council President Gerald "Jerry" Woodgate to present a Certificate of Appreciation plaque to Mayor, Mike Feeken.
 

12. 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.

13. Mayor Feeken adjourns City Council meeting.

14. Informational Items:
a. ADA Mandates
b. Receipts Oct 2026
 

15. 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.