May 15, 2023 at 5:30 PM - McCook City Council

Roll Call.
Excuse Absences.

Open Meetings Act Announcement.

Invocation - McCook Ministerial Association - Lisa Mensinger, Our Saviors Lutheran Church.

Pledge of Allegiance.

Call to Order.

Items.

1. Announcements & Recognitions.

2. Public Hearings.

2.A. Public Hearing - Regarding a request from Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department to rezone the following described property from Residential Medium Density (RM) District to Business Commercial (BC) District:  Replatted Lot Three, Block Six, Second High School Addition to the City of McCook, Red Willow County, Nebraska.

2.A.1. Adjourn the Public Hearing.

2.B. Ordinance No. 2023-3067 permitting a zoning change from Residential Medium Density (RM) District to Business Commercial (BC) District for the following described property:  Replatted Lot Three, Block Six, Second High School Addition to the City of McCook, Red Willow County, Nebraska.

2.B.1. Chairperson asks Clerk to read Ordinance by title.

2.B.2. Consider approval of Ordinance No. 2023-3067 upon its first of three readings.

2.C. Public Hearing - Regarding a request from Perry and Vicky Case, by and through their project sponsor McCook Economic Development corporation, to approve a minor subdivision on the following described property: a tract of land located in the SW 1/4 of Section 28, Township 3 North, Range 29 West of the 6th P.M., Red Willow County, Nebraska.

2.C.1. Adjourn the Public Hearing.

2.D. Approve Resolution 2023-07 authorizing the Preliminary Plat/Final Plat for McCook Business Park - Phase II, a tract of land located in the SW 1/4 of Section 28, Township 3 North, Range 29 West of the 6th P.M., Red Willow County, Nebraska, said Resolution No. 2023-07 conditioned upon the McCook City Council approving a final subdivision agreement at the June 5, 2023 McCook City Council meeting.

2.E. Public Hearing - Regarding a request from Perry and Vicky Case, by and through their project sponsor McCook Economic Development Corporation, to rezone the following described property from Agricultural (AG) District to Industrial Heavy (IH) District: a tract of land located in the SW 1/4 Section of Section 28, Township 3 North, Range 29 West of the 6th P.M., Red Willow County, Nebraska.

2.E.1. Adjourn the Public Hearing.

2.F. Ordinance No. 2023-3068 allowing for a zoning change from Agricultural (AG) District to Industrial Heavy (IH) District for the following described property:  a tract of land located in the SW 1/4 Section 28, Township 3 North, Range 29 West of the 6th P.M. in Red Willow County, Nebraska, said property located in the proposed McCook Business Park - Phase II Addition to the City of McCook, Red Willow County, Nebraska.

2.F.1. Chairperson asks Clerk to read Ordinance by title.

2.F.2. Consider approval of Ordinance No. 2023-3068 upon its first of three readings.

3. Proclamations.

3.A. Approve the proclamation designating the week of May 21 - 27, 2023 as "National Public Works Week" and authorize the Mayor to sign.

3.B. Approve the proclamation designating May 21 - 27, 2023 as "Emergency Medical Services Week" and authorize the Mayor to sign.

4. Consent Agenda.
*The Consent Agenda is approved on one motion.  Any item listed on the Consent Agenda may, by the request of any single Council member or public in attendance, be considered as a separate item under the Regular Agenda.

4.A. Approve the minutes of the May 1, 2023 regular City Council meeting and the April 28, 2023 special City Council meeting.

4.B. Adopt Resolution No. 2023-08 granting a Waiver of Payment in Lieu of Taxes to the McCook Housing Agency.

4.C. Accept the minutes of the May 8, 2023 Planning Commission meeting.

4.D. Approve the selection of Miller & Associates, Consulting Engineers, P.C., to serve as the consultant for McCook's Comprehensive Plan, Zoning Ordinance, and Subdivision Regulation updates, and execute the associated Agreement for the Provision of Limited Professional Services.

4.E. Approve the request from MNB Bank to close West "D" Street from Norris Avenue to West 1st Street on Thursday, July 13, 2023 between 3:00 P.M. and 10:00 P.M. for one of their Hot Summer Nights concerts which will include a Farmer's Market.

4.F. Approve the request from Kris Hanchera on behalf of Peace Lutheran Church to utilize city-owned property at Felling Field and to close the alley between Felling Field and Peace Lutheran Church for their annual Vacation Bible School Fun Day on Wednesday, June 14, 2023 from 10:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M.

4.G. Approve the application for a Special Designated Liquor License submitted by Citta’ Deli, Liquor License #C-121305, for Farrell’s Sip ‘n Shop event to be held at Farrell’s Hallmark Shop, 116 West “B” Street, on July 14, 2023 from 1:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.

4.H. Approve the application for a Special Designated Liquor License submitted by Loop Brewing Company, Liquor License #LK-093351, for a wedding to be held at the Keystone Building, 402 Norris Avenue, and Norris Alley, 406 Norris Avenue, on July 1, 2023 from 3:00 P.M. to 1:00 A.M.

4.I. Approve and execute the Underwriting Engagement and Disclosure Letter between D.A. Davidson and the City of McCook.

4.J. Approve and authorize the Mayor to sign the Sixth Amendment to Telecommunications Site Lease Agreement between the City of McCook and Alltel Communications of Nebraska, LLC d/b/a Verizon Wireless for the removal and replacement of existing equipment.

4.K. Receive and file the Financial Report for the period ending April 30, 2023.

4.L. Approve the request from Katie Anderson to close East "M" Street from East 3rd Street to East 5th Street for the 2nd Annual Big West Street Fest 3on3 Basketball Tournament on Saturday, August 5, 2023 from 8:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M.

4.M. Approve the application for a Special Designated Liquor License submitted by Citta' Deli, Liquor License #C-121305, for a Fair Concert to be held at the Red Willow County Fairgrounds Outdoor Arena and Grandstands, 1412 West 5th Street, on July 21, 2023 from 9:00 A.M. to 1:00 A.M., alternate location Red Willow County Fairgrounds Alice Kiplinger Building, 1412 West 5th Street. 

5. Regular Agenda.

5.A. Update regarding the swimming pool and ballpark projects.

5.B. Ordinance No. 2023-3066 approving the voluntary annexation of a tract of land located in the SW 1/4 of Section 28, Township 3 North, Range 29 West of the 6th P.M., Red Willow County, Nebraska, said tract of land owned by Perry and Vicky Case.  

5.B.1. Chairperson asks Clerk to read Ordinance by title.

5.B.2. Consider approval of Ordinance No. 2023-3066 upon its third and final reading.

5.B.3. Chairperson declaration after vote, if approved.

5.C. Council Comments.

Adjournment.