October 20, 2025 at 5:30 PM - McCook City Council

Roll Call.
Excuse Absences.

Open Meetings Act Announcement.

Invocation - McCook Ministerial Association - Father Kimminau, St. Patrick Catholic Church.

Pledge of Allegiance.

Call to Order.

Individuals who have appropriate items for City Council consideration should complete the "Topic for Consideration for City Council Agenda" form located at the information table by the entrance to the Council Chambers.  If the issue can be handled administratively without Council action, notification will be provided.  If the item is scheduled for a meeting, notification of the date will be given.

Items.

1. Announcements & Recognitions.

2. Public Hearings.

2.A. Public Hearing - Request for a special exception by Linda and Lee Maiden to locate a Bed and Breakfast/Vacation Rental in a Residential Medium Density District (RM) - property located at #2 Gemini Court, legally described as Lots 8 and 9, Block 2, Third Century II Addition to the City of McCook, Red Willow County, Nebraska.

2.A.1. Adjourn the Public Hearing.

2.B. Approve a special exception application by Linda and Lee Maiden to locate a Bed and Breakfast/Vacation Rental in a Residential Medium Density District (RM) - property located at #2 Gemini Court, legally described as Lots 8 and 9, Block 2, Third Century II Addition to the City of McCook, Red Willow County, Nebraska; finding Special Exception considerations A-I are satisfied, and said grant conditioned upon the applicant procuring proper commercial insurance and listing the City of McCook as an additional insured.

3. 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.

3.A. Approve the minutes of the October 6, 2025 regular City Council meeting.

3.B. Approve a request from Parker to intermittently close Karrer Street north of South Street, along the west side of their facility, to install new equipment beginning October 16, 2025 and continuing through the end of 2025.

3.C. Forward to the City's Insurance carrier for review and appropriate action a general liability claim from Carrie Goltl.

3.D. Ratify the Mayor’s appointments to the:Board of Zoning Adjustment - appoint Dave Winder as the Extra Territorial Representative - term expires September 2028; Economic Development Plan Citizen’s Advisory Review Committee - reappoint Alexis Davidson - term expires July 2028; Housing Agency Board - appoint Darius Bolli (resident) - term expires November 2030.

3.E. Approve the Addendum to McCook Humane Society Agreement, increasing the contract amount the City of McCook pays for animal services for Fiscal Year 25/26 and authorize the Mayor to sign.

3.F. Approve an application from Telcom construction to occupy city right-of-way for the purpose of replacing telephone cable for 336 N. Cherokee Drive.

3.G. Approve the specifications for the 2026 Armor Coating Project and set the time and date to receive bids as 2:30 P.M. November 10, 2025.

3.H. Approve the specifications for the 2026 Crack Sealing Project and set the time and date of bid at 2:30 P.M. on November 10, 2025.

3.I. Receive and file the City of McCook Snow and Ice Control and Removal Operation Procedures and Policies.

3.J. Receive and file the claims for the month of September 2025 and published October 14, 2025.

3.K. Approve the McCook Area Chamber of Commerce request to use City facilities for a Christmas Celebration on December 6, 2025.  The request includes the use of Norris Park (including electricity) beginning at 3:00 P.M. which will include entertainment in the bandshell; the lighting of the park; conducting the Annual Christmas “Light up the Bricks” Parade beginning at 6:00 P.M., including participation by the Fire and Police departments; and the closing of East “G” Street from the northbound lane of Norris Avenue to East 2nd Street; East 1st Street from East “F” Street to East “I” Street; East “H” Street from northbound lane of Norris Avenue to East 2nd Street; and the Norris Avenue north bound lane from East “G” Street to East “H” Street for carriage rides; and permission to hang lights on City property.

3.L. Accept the minutes of the October 13, 2025 Planning Commission meeting.

4. Regular Agenda.

4.A. Consider request and authorize the use of Community Betterment Funds to cover the rental fees for the "Share the Heat" fundraising event to be held at the Heritage Senior Center on October 19, 2025.

4.B. Update regarding the youth sports complex project.

4.C. Review and approve the proposed Water and Wastewater bill adjustment policy.

4.D. Ordinance No. 2025-3109 providing for the amendment of Chapter 38: Appendix F, Solid Waste Collection Fees.  

4.D.1. Chairperson asks Clerk to read Ordinance by title.

4.D.2. Consider approval of Ordinance No. 2025-3109 upon its third and final reading..

4.D.3. Chairperson declaration after vote and passage, if approved.

4.E. Council Comments.

Adjournment.