August 20, 2019 at 6:00 PM - Crete City Council Regular Meeting
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1. Open Meeting
Rationale:
The City Council has posted a copy of the Open Meetings Act, Laws of the State of Nebraska, in the back of the council chambers. Additional copies are available to read, if anyone wishes one during this meeting, please advise. As each agenda item is considered, if there are any questions concerning the agenda item please advise. The City Council may consider items listed on the agenda in random order. The City Council has assisted listening devices available, if needed please advise. Please stand and Pledge Allegiance to the Flag.
Discussion:
Mayor Dave Bauer called the meeting to order at 6:00pm.
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2. Roll Call
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Attendance of Council members will be recorded to determine the presence of a quorum for official actions. |
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3. Petitions - Communications - Citizen Concern
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No action can be taken by the council on matters presented under this title except to answer any question posed and/or to refer the matter for further action. Testimony may be limited to 3 minutes per person. Please do not repeat testimony that has already be heard. |
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4. Special Order of Business
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The council may take action to hear testimony in favor of or in opposition to, discuss/limit discussion and take action to approve or disapprove any matter presented under this title. |
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4.A. Public Hearing Regarding BJX Ent. Application for Class D Liquor License
Rationale:
Location: 585 W State Hwy 33 - formerly Dave's Drive-In
Discussion:
The new owners were present and stated they plan to renovate and maintain the present location of the former Dave's Drive-In liquor store.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.B. Recommendation to NE Liquor Commission Regarding BJX Ent. Application
Rationale:
The application is for a Class D liquor license.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.C. Notice of Automatic Renewal of Class C Liquor Licenses
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.D. Public Hearing Regarding Grant Application to NDED for $445,000 for downtown commercial building renovation.
Discussion:
The primary discussion points (attached) were posted on the video monitors and City Administrator Tom Ourada summarized the proposed project and discussion points. No public comments were received.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.E. LB840 Request for Matching Funds of $100,000 for 2020 Downtown Revitalization Phase II Implementation Project
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.F. Crete Chamber Request for Prohibited Animal Exception During Pumpkin Festival
Discussion:
A representative from the Crete Chamber of Commerce was present and provided information regarding the request.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.G. Crete Area Aging Annual Report and Request for $7,803 for 2020 Funding
Discussion:
Lori Moldenhauer, Director of Saline County Aging Services, was present to provide information and respond to questions.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.H. Doane University Request for Fireworks Exception Permit
Discussion:
Anne Ziola with Doane University was present to provide information and respond to questions.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.I. Discussion of City Council Vacancies
Discussion:
Mayor Dave Bauer stated that requests for consideration should be sent to the Mayor's office at City Hall. The vacancies are being advertised for two weeks.
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4.J. Confirm Mayor's Appointment of Jim Crouse to the Library Board Term Ending 07/01/2022
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.K. Carkoski Change Order #2 Adding $650.00 and Pay App #2 (Final) for $94,324.75 for Paving Improvements
Forwarded From Information:
Unit: City Council Public Works Committee
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.L. Renewal With LARM
Forwarded From Information:
Unit: City Council Finance Committee
Rationale:
Clint Simmons will be present to answer questions.
Discussion:
Clint Simmons, Agent with LARM was present to provide information and respond to questions.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.M. Kidwell Quote for $4,611 for Sound Masking System
Forwarded From Information:
Unit: City Council Public Works Committee
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5. Resolutions & Ordinances
Rationale:
The Council may take action to hear testimony in favor of or opposition to, discuss/limit discussion and take action to approve or disapprove any matter presented under this title. The Council may take action to waive the statutory rule requiring reading on three separate dates on any ordinance being considered. The Council may take action to pass and approve any matter presented under this title. |
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5.A. Resolution 2019-20 Authorizing Mayor to Sign Application for CDBG Funds
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5.B. Resolution 2019-28 LARM Renewal 2019-2020
Forwarded From Information:
Unit: City Council Finance Committee
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6. Officers' Reports
Rationale:
Reports may be given by Department Heads, Committees and Council members concerning current operations of the City. Questions may be asked and answered. No action can be taken by the Council on matters presented under this title except to answer any question posed and to refer the matter for further action.
Discussion:
Parks and Recreation Director, Dan Dunaway, provided information about this year's swimming pool attendance. Council Member Jack Oelschlager summarized discussion topics of the Public Safety Committee meeting, including consideration of a BLS transfer procedure, creating and ordinance regarding ALS Transfer Agreement, adding a fee for providing outside transfers, and a future tanker truck purchase. City Administrator Tom Ourada discussed his upcoming meeting schedule and including Doane student interns on the future pool and splashpad project.
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7. Consent Agenda
Rationale:
Council will consider approval of the following items. Explanation may occur for each item and the council may approve and or amend and approve the items listed.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.A. City Council Meeting Minutes
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7.A.1. City Council Meeting Minutes of August 6, 2019
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7.B. City Council Committee Meeting Minutes
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7.C. City Treasurer's Report
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7.D. Claims Against the City
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8. Adjournment
Rationale:
The city council will review the above matters and take such actions as they deem appropriate. The city council may enter into closed session to discuss any matter on this agenda when it is determined by the council that it is clearly necessary for protection of the public interest or the prevention of needless injury to the reputation of an individual and if such and individual has not requested a public meeting, or as otherwise allowed by law. Any closed session shall be limited to the subject matter for which the closed session was called. If the motion to close passes, then the presiding officer immediately prior to the closed session shall restate on the record the limitation of the subject matter of the closed session. The City of Crete assures that no person shall on the grounds of race, color, national origin, age, disability, handicap or sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under any program or activity of the City receiving Federal financial assistance. To report discrimination, contact the City Clerk's office. The complete agenda with attachments is available at www.crete.ne.gov.
Discussion:
The meeting was adjourned at 6:38pm.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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