March 15, 2021 at 5:30 PM - McCook City Council

Call to Order and Roll Call.

Open Meetings Act Announcement.

Pledge of Allegiance.

Items.

1. Citizen Comments.

2. Announcements & Recognitions.

3. McCook Keno, LLC.

3.A. Adopt Resolution No. 2021-05 approving an agreement with McCook Keno, LLC for the operation of a keno-type lottery in the City of McCook for a period of five years.

3.B. Adopt Resolution No. 2021-06 approving Outlaws 1882 Saloon as a Sales Outlet location for the operation of keno-type lottery.

4. Proclamations.

4.A. Approve the proclamation designating March 18, 2021 as “Natural Gas Utility Workers’ Day" and authorize the Mayor to sign.

5. Consent Agenda.

5.A. Approve the minutes of the March 1, 2021 regular City Council meeting and the March 4, 2021 special City Council meeting.

5.B. Approve the application for a Special Designated Liquor License submitted by JBN, Inc., dba Hi Times Liquor Mart 1, Liquor License #DK-100025, for a reception to be held at the McCook Municipal Auditorium, 302 West 5th Street, on April 3, 2021 from 12:00 P.M. to 1:00 A.M. 

5.C. Adopt Resolution No. 2021-03 approving the execution of an Agency Agreement with the Nebraska Department of Transportation, Aeronautics Division, for Grant No. 3-31-052-017-2021 and authorize the Mayor to sign.

5.D. Approve Resolution No. 2021-04 amending and updating the City of McCook's Employee Handbook.

5.E. Approve the request from Ronda Graff to utilize city streets and walking trails for the 2021 Republican River Fitness Series on the following dates:  March 27, May 6, May 13, June 26, September 25, November 20, and December 18, 2021.

5.F. Approve specifications for the 2021 Armor Coating Project and set the time and date to receive bids as 2:00 P.M., March 29, 2021.

5.G. Receive and file the Financial Report for the period ending February 28, 2021.

6. Regular Agenda.

6.A. Report from the McCook Chamber of Commerce - 2021 First Quarter Report.

6.B. Request from Richard Haag for the purchase of the property owned by the City of McCook legally described as Lot Seven (7), Block Twenty-two (22), Original Town of McCook, Red Willow County, Nebraska.

6.C. Confirm the emergency purchase of services for the repair of Wieland Field and "L" Street storm sewer in accordance with Section 34.33 of the City of McCook Code of Ordinances.

6.D. Introduce and approve on its first reading Ordinance No. 2021-3014 providing for the amendment of Chapter 38:  Fee Schedule - Appendix E, Water Department Rates and Fees.

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

6.D.2. Consider approval of Ordinance No. 2021-3014 upon its first reading.

6.E. Introduce and approve on its first reading Ordinance No. 2021-3015 providing for the amendment of Chapter 38:  Appendix D, Sewer Department Rates and Fees.

6.E.1. Chairperson asks Clerk to read Ordinance by title.

6.E.2. Consider approval of Ordinance No. 2021-3015 upon its first reading.

6.F. Discussion regarding the "Citizen's Comments" portion of the McCook City Council meetings.

6.G. Presentation from City Attorney, Nathaniel Mustion, regarding an update on land banks.

6.H. Council Comments.

Adjournment.