July 19, 2022 at 7:00 PM - City of Seward - City Council Meeting
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CALL TO ORDER
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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Mayor Eickmeier announced that a copy of the Agenda for this meeting is posted on the north wall of the Municipal Building and copies are available on the north wall where a copy of the Open Meetings Act is also posted for public inspection. He also noted that any citizen wishing to address the Council should come to the podium, state their name and address and limit their comments to five minutes. All remarks should be directed to the Mayor/Chairperson, who will then determine who will make any appropriate response. The City of Seward reserves the right to adjust the order of items on this agenda if necessary and may elect to take action on any of the items listed.
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DISCLOSURE OF OPEN MEETINGS ACT & OTHER NOTIFICATIONS
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This is an Open Meeting of the Seward Nebraska Governing Body. The City of Seward abides by the Nebraska Open Meetings Act in conducting business. A copy of the Nebraska Open Meetings Act is displayed on the north wall of this meeting room facility as required. Disclosure of meeting recording processes is posted in the Meeting Room. A participant sign-in sheet is available for use by any Citizen addressing the Council. Presenters shall approach the podium, state their name & address for the Clerk’s record and are asked to limit remarks to five minutes. All remarks shall be directed to the Mayor who shall determine by whom any appropriate response shall be made. The City of Seward reserves the right to adjust the order of items on this Agenda if necessary and may elect to take action on any of the items listed.
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ROLL CALL
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CONSENT AGENDA
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1. City Codes Director Report
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2. City Treasurer Report
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3. Claims & Payables Reports
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4. Police Department Report
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5. Draft Minutes of July 5, 2022 City Council Meeting
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6. Mayor Appointments:
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6.A. Appoint Katrina Goldsmith to the Housing Appeals Board for a Term of 3-Years
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6.B. Re-Appoint Larry Goldsmith and Thomas Suhr to the Tree Board for a Term of 3-Years
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6.C. Re-Appoint Dr. Ronald Wallman to the Planning Commission for a Term of 3-Years
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
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1. Public Hearing - 7:00 PM - Consideration of an Ordinance Approving the Preliminary and Final Plat of Knox Addition - Bulding/Zoning & Code Enf Director Dworak
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1.A. Consideration of a Major Subdivision Application for Lot 1, Knox Addition
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2. Public Hearing - 7:00 PM - Consideration of an Ordinance Re-Zoning Property Identified as Lot 1, Knox Addition from 'AG - Agricultural District' to 'I2 - General Industrial District' - Building/Zoning & Code Enf Director Dworak
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3. Public Hearing - 7:00 PM - Consideration of a Voluntary Annexation of Lot 1, Knox Addition - Building/Zoning & Code Enf Director Dworak
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3.A. Consideration of an Ordinance (First Reading) Approving the Voluntary Annexation of Lot 1, Knox Addition
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4. Public Hearing - 7:00 PM - Revision of the One & Six Year Street Improvement Plan - City Engineer Oneby & Street Superintendent Miers
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The list presented is a review of the capital projects that are expected to be undertaken by the City within 1 year and 6 years. This is an annually reviewed and approved list, which requires a public hearing prior to consideration.
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5. Public Hearing - 7:00 PM - Proposed Plan for the Wastewater Treatment Facility Improvements Project - City Engineer Oneby
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The plans included for the Wastewater Treatment Facility Improvements project were drafted by the project engineering firm, Short Elliott Hendrickson (SEH). The plan, should it be approved, is the first step in the design process. The plan will be submitted to the State of Nebraska. Due to the large file size of some of the project figures, they were not included in the agenda packet. These figures are available for view at the City Clerks' office during regular business hours.
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ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
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1. Consideration of a Resolution Removing Parking on Waverly Road - City Administrator Butcher
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It was brought to the attention of City Administration that vehicles have been improperly parking on Waverly Road, which is not currently marked as a 'no parking' area. With passage of this resolution, Waverly Road from the Hwy 15 intersection to the Plum Creek Bridge will formally be designated as a 'no parking' area on the north and south sides of the road.
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2. Acknowledge Receipt of Airport Authority Resolution Requesting Levy Authority for 2022-2023 Fiscal Year - City Administrator Butcher
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Approved by the Seward Airport Authority at their July 11th meeting is a levy amount imposition of $0.0350 per $100 of property value for Fiscal Year 2022-2023. The levy amount applied is unchanged from the previous fiscal year; however, the total amount collected will be increased due to increased property valuations. The Council is requested to formally acknowledge receipt of the FY 2022-2023 levy amount to be imposed by the Airport Authority.
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3. Consideration of an Ordinance Amending City Code 85.5-1: City Administrator - City Administrator Butcher
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The job description for the City Administrator position was formally updated at the June 7th Council Meeting. The attached ordinance will revise City Code 85-5.1 regarding duties required of the appointed official to reflect the revised job description. City Code 85-5.2 has been removed entirely as the position does not exist within the City currently.
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4. Update on the Wellness Center - City Administrator Butcher
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City Administrator Butcher will provide the latest updates in regards to the project.
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CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
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FUTURE REQUESTS FOR COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS OR ADMINSTRATIVE ACTION
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ANNOUNCEMENT OF UPCOMING EVENTS
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STRATEGY SESSION
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1. Strategy Session to Provide Negotiation Guidance Concerning Real Estate Interests - Mayor Eickmeier
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MOTION TO ADJOURN
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