January 21, 2020 at 7:00 PM - CITY OF SEWARD

Discussion:  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.

Discussion:  Gary Rolf served two terms, which is the limit for this Commission. The Commission forwarded Cheryl Zumpfe's name to Mayor Eickmier as replacement for Mr. Rolf.

Discussion:  This position is to fill a requirement that one member of the Planning Commission must be on the Zoning Board of Adjustment (Neb.Rev.Stat.19-908).

Discussion:  Review a Preliminary and Final Plat of Replat of Blocks 2 and 3, Seward Rail Campus PUD Original Addition. This is being done to create the boulevard entrance to the Rail Campus as well as create lot sizes that more effectively utilize infrastructure and landscaping. There has also been a pending request for specific a lot size, being Lot 4, Block 3, and auto body designation added to uses. Use type matches the comprehensive plan recommendations for business park.

Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval.

Discussion:  Vacation of the road is necessary as part of the final plat approval for the Rail Campus PUD.

Discussion:  The proposed text amendment would eliminate ULDO 410-34.9 subsection C in its entirety which states: All drive-through services must provide adequate run-around access for vehicles not in a drive through queue. The current ULDO 410-34.9 subsection A sets the vehicle lane width at 12 feet wide. In order to provide adequate run-around for vehicles in the drive-through queue it would require a width of 24 feet for two (2) vehicle lanes.

IH Feary LLC has requested the availability of a drive-through for the business wishing to locate into there building. There drive-through width sits at 20 feet and doesn't meet the stacking requirements. They have attempted a number of avenues to make the drive-through work and haven't been able to accomplish this goal.

Dairy Queen is also effected by this same amendment. Their proposed drive-through is 23 feet 2 inches leaving them narrow of the stacking requirement as well.

Research by staff of surrounding communities (attached) has found that no other community similar to Seward has this current ordnance regarding the ability to run-around the drive-through queue. As well as drive-troughs existing in the community do not meet this requirement, ie; Runza, Amigos, and the City Library to name a few.

Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval.

Discussion:  With the potential for changes to the ULDO regarding drive thru runaround being eliminated, the proposed drive thru for the IH Feary Building would likely need to exit onto Hwy 34. This would be the preferred option for a majority of adjacent landowners in the area.

Discussion:  On January 7, 2020, the City Council heard a request from Doug Brand, 2984 Fletcher Road, to review the parking on the street in the area of 300 So 14th Street, with his concern being congestion. Council requested staff look into the matter and return with a recommendation.  Chief of Police Alan Baldwin contacted property owners along 14th Street and distributed flyers informing residents/businesses of potential parking action for the January 21 City Council meeting. After internal review and neighborhood contact, the recommendation is to remove the parking on the east side of the street in this area.

Discussion:  The Nebraska Department of Transportation opened bids for this project on January 16, 2020. The State presented 3 bids and is recommending awarding the bid to the lowest bid presented by ME Collins Contracting.

Discussion:  The City of Seward is required to have a state certified Class B or Class A City Street Superintendent on staff or as a consultant for the qualification for state roads incentive payments. The City of Seward currently receives approximately $6,000 annual for having a Class A superintendent on staff or as a consultant. Upon the retirement of former Street Superintendent Mel Aldrich, the City was in need of a consultant until a new street superintendent is hired and completes the Class B and Class A certifications. The new City Engineer would also be capable of qualifying as well. Julie Ogden is a licensed Class A Street Superintendent and can fulfill that position until internal staff qualifies. Future costs will be limited for review of designated documentation and plans by Julie.
 

Discussion:  Per Nebraska Rev Stat 77-3101 to 77-3105, each year, the City Council shall receive a written report with specific information regarding the Volunteer Fire Department, which will then be certified by the City Council as a list of volunteers who have qualified as active emergency responders, rescue squad members, or active volunteer firefighters and then filed with he Nebraska Department of Revenue.

Discussion:  There are proposed changes to the golf fees. The resolution also captures recent approved changes at the cemeteries.

Discussion:  Following review and discussion, a motion to accept the City Administrator's report would be in order.