September 1, 2026 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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DISCLOSURE OF OPEN MEETINGS ACT & OTHER NOTIFICATIONS
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Rationale:
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. Any citizen may address the Council regarding items included on the meeting agenda and are asked to complete and hand-in a Speaker Card to the Clerk. 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. Claims & Payables Reports
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2. Draft Minutes of August 18, 2026, City Council Meeting
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3. Mayor Appointments to Boards and Commissions:
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3.A. Re-Appoint Mike Langner to the Housing Appeals Board for a 3-Year Term
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3.B. Appoint Anita Foor (Replaces John Owens) to the LB840 Application Review Board for a 3-Year Term
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
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1. Public Hearing - 7:00 PM - Consideration of a Request from the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission on Behalf of Straight Path LLC (#160035) for a Class CK Liquor License - City Clerk Bargmann
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1.A. Consideration of a Resolution Recommending Approval of a Class CK Liquor License for Straight Path LLC
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1.B. Consideration of a Request to Recommend Amber Fiala as Manager of Class CK Liquor License for Straight Path LLC
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ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
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1. Presentation of the Proposed FY2026-2027 Budget - City Administrator Butcher
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1.A. Acknowledge Receipt of Airport Authority Resolution Requesting Levy Authority for the 2026-2027 Fiscal Year
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1.B. Motions on Recommended Budget Amendments
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2. Consideration of a Change Order (#1) to a Construction Contract with Van Kirk Bros. for the Metering Manhole Phase 1 Project - City Engineer Oneby
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3. Consideration of a Memorandum of Understanding with Four Corners Health Department for Placement of Kiosk at Wellness Center - Executive Director Brase
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4. Consideration of a Land Lease Agreement with Black Hills Energy for Storage of Equipment at the Seward Rail Campus - City Administrator Butcher
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5. Consideration of a Recommendation to Award a Construction Contract for the Seward E Hillcrest Drive Underground Circuit Relocation Project to Watts Electric Co. in the Amount of $402,431.19 - City Administrator Butcher (ADDED 8/31/26 at 330P)
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CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
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FUTURE REQUESTS FOR COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS OR ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION
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ANNOUNCEMENT OF UPCOMING EVENTS
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STRATEGY SESSION (ADDED 8/31/26 AT 3:30P)
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1. Strategy Session with City Attorney Regarding Potential Litigation - City Attorney Hoffschneider
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MOTION TO ADJOURN
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