April 19, 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. Proclamations.

3.A. Approve the proclamation designating April 29, 2021 as "Arbor Day" in the City of McCook and authorize the Mayor to sign.

4. Consent Agenda.

4.A. Approve the minutes of the April 5, 2021 regular City Council meeting.

4.B. Receive and file a report from the City of McCook Administration Department regarding the Planning Commission meeting held on April 12, 2021.

4.C. Receive and file the claims for the month of March 2021 as published April 8, 2021.

4.D. Adopt Resolution No. 2021-10 granting a Waiver of Payment in Lieu of Taxes to the McCook Housing Agency.

4.E. Receive and file the Financial Report for the period ending March 31, 2021.

4.F. Receive and file the City of McCook - Tax Increment Financing Annual Report - dated April 2021.

4.G. Approve the request from the McCook Area Chamber of Commerce to close the 400 block of Norris Avenue for their annual banquet on May 8, 2021 from 4:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M..

4.H. Approve the application for a Special Designated Liquor License submitted by the McCook Chamber of Commerce for a Chamber Celebration Mixer to be held at the Keystone Business Center, 402 Norris Avenue, on May 8, 2021 from 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 A.M.

4.I. Approve an application from Great Plains Communications to occupy city right-of-way along West "J" Street from Highway 83 to a point 500 feet west of the "J" Street, Spoon Drive intersection.

4.J. Approve an application from Pinpoint Communications, Inc. of Cambridge, Nebraska, to occupy city right-of-way for the purpose of installing underground conduit and vaults that will house fiber optic cable.

4.K. Approve the Grant of License with History Nebraska for use of right-of-way on portions of the west side of the 700 block of Norris Avenue to construct an off street ADA parking area and authorize the Mayor to sign.

4.L. Receive and file the minutes of the April 12, 2021 Planning Commission meeting.

4.M. Approve the request from Ronda Graff to utilize the City Swimming Pool for the McCook Summer Swim Team who is a part of the Plains Tsunami Swim League for the 2021 swim season beginning with practices on June 7, for a swim meet to be held on June 12 and for Michelle’s Triathlon to be held on June 26, contingent upon proper staffing levels being available at the pool.

5. Regular Agenda.

5.A. Approve entering into a contract with Lamp Rynearson for planning services regarding a new swimming pool.

5.B. Approve the purchase of land utilizing LB 840 funds in the amount of $150,000, for land described as Block 3, Clary Subdivision of McCook, 19-3-29; and Part of Block 2, Clary Subdivision, 19-3-29.

5.C. Approve the citizen’s comment form, rescind the ‘Citizens Comments’ agenda item., and approve the revised City of McCook Guidelines for Citizen Comments during a Public Meeting.

5.D. Approve on its third and final reading, Ordinance No. 2021-3014 providing for the amendment of Chapter 38:  Fee Schedule - Appendix E, Water Department Rates and Fees.

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

5.D.2. Consider approval of Ordinance No. 2021-3014 upon its third and final reading.

5.D.3. Chairperson declaration after vote, if approved.

5.D.3.1. Ordinance No. 2021-3014 is declared lawfully passed and adopted upon publication as required by law.

5.E. Approve on its third and final reading, Ordinance No. 2021-3015 providing for the amendment of Chapter 38:  Appendix D, Sewer Department Rates and Fees.

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

5.E.2. Consider approval of Ordinance No. 2021-3015 upon its third and final reading.

5.E.3. Chairperson declaration after vote, if approved.

5.E.3.1. Ordinance No. 2021-3015 is declared lawfully passed and adopted upon publication as required by law.

5.F. Council Comments.

Adjournment.