Meeting Agenda
1. Meeting was called to order by Mayor Rump.
2. Roll Call.
3. Pledge of Allegiance.
4. Approval of Consent Agenda - The following items are considered to be routine by the city council and will be enacted by one motion.  There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a city council member or citizen so requests, in which event the item will be removed from consent status and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda.
4.a. Approval of Minutes of the April 14, 2026 meeting.
4.b. Clerk report of Mayoral Action of the April 14, 2026, meeting.
4.c. Claims as approved by the Finance Committee.
4.d. Consider Manager Change Amendment in reference to the Class I Liquor License for Dulce Vida LLC dba Dulce Vida Breakfast & Lunch, 1621 Washington St., Blair, Nebraska. 
4.e. Annual Tax Increment Financing Report to Taxing Entities.
5. Mayor Rump opens a public hearing to consider and possibly take action on a redevelopment plan entitled: "Redevelopment Plan for the SJAV Tenet Redevelopment Project."
6. Consider Resolution 2026-036 approving a tax increment financing redevelopment plan entitled: "Redevelopment Plan for SJAV Tenet Redevelopment Project."
7. Mayor Rump opens a public hearing to consider an amendment to the City of Blair Zoning Regulations, Article 11, Section 1106 Structures To Have Access, adding the option of a “recorded easement meeting the City’s subdivision standards” to the existing access options.
8. Mayor Rump opens a public hearing to consider an Amendment to the City of Blair Subdivision Regulations, Article 5, Section 502 Streets; Section 502.11: Private Streets And Reserve Strips: Adding “unauthorized” to “There shall be no private streets platted within a subdivision.” And, Section 505.03: Access To Lots: Adding private streets or a recorded easement to the existing access options.
9. Mayor Rump opens a public hearing to consider an Ordinance adopting an updated Future Land Use Map for Tax Lot 267 being all of Tax Lot 248 and part of Tax Lot 249 in part of the Northwest Quarter (NW1/4); Tax Lot 179; Tax Lot 160; Tax Lot 163 in the Southeast Quarter (SE1/4) of the Northwest Quarter (NW1/4), City of Blair; Tax Lot 230, City of Blair; Tax Lot 185; and Tax Lot 281, City of Blair; all in Section 13, Township 18 North, Range 11 East of the 6th P.M., Washington
County, Nebraska (the area southeast of 13th and Wilbur Streets and northwest of 10th Street and U.S. Highway 75), changing the Future Land Use Map designation from Residential to Commercial.
10. Mayor Rump opens a public hearing to consider a Preliminary Plat Application submitted by AV Tenent, LLC, 1701 County Road 6, Yutan, Nebraska; Andrew Toupin, agent, for the SJAV Subdivision on Tax Lot 267, being all of Tax Lot 248 and part of Tax Lot 249 in part of the Northwest Quarter (NW1/4) of Section 13, Township 18 North, Range 11 East of the 6th P.M., Washington County, Nebraska (13th & Wilbur Streets).
11. Mayor Rump opens a public hearing to consider a Rezoning Application submitted by McCune Development, 11550 I Street, Omaha, NE  68134, E&A Consulting Group, Inc., agent, for a PUD-1, General PUD District overlay located on Lot 7, Hayden Place, First Addition, Replat One, in the City of Blair, Washington County, Nebraska (south and southeast of the roundabout on Kellie Drive).
12. Mayor Rump opens a public hearing to consider a Replat application submitted by McCune Development, 11550 I Street, Omaha, NE  68134, E&A Consulting Group, Inc., agent, for Bear Creek, Lots 1 thru 138, & Outlots “A” & “B” Inclusive, a tract of land being a replatting of all of Lot 7, Hayden Place First Addition, Replat one, An Addition to the City of Blair, Washington County, Nebraska.  (south and southeast of the roundabout on Kellie Drive).
13. Payment Presentation by Mary Berg on behalf of the Library Foundation for payment of the amphitheater in Generations Park. 
14. Consider Resolution 2026-39 approving LB840 application from Rizer Construction, 3568 Innate Late, Suite I, Grand Island, NE 68803 for the development of a new multifamily apartment community in Blair.
15. Consider Resolution 2026-40 approving a repayment plan related to a defaulted LB840 program loan to Prairie Star Botanicals.
16. Consider Resolution No. 2026-41 authorizing the location of the construction of a new pump track in Steyer Park. 
17. Consider Ordinance 2614 amending Chapter 8, Article 1, Section 8-108.01 and Chapter, Article 3, Sections 6-319, 6-319.01, 6-319.02, 6-319.03, and 6-319.04 relating to tree planting regulations and to update planting standards, spacing, approval authority and references. 
18. Consider Resolution 2026-042 setting the fees for the Blair Municipal Pool summer season 2026. 
19. Consider Resolution No. 2026-043 authorizing the initiation of the 100-Year Cemetery Project and directing public notice and related actions. 
20. Consider Resolution 2026-044 approving the purchase of a used heavy rescue/utility fire truck. 
21. Consider Resolution 2026-045 authorizing approval of a supplementary purchase agreement with Zoll Medical Corporation for defibrillator capital equipment and accessories for the Blair Volunteer Fire Rescue. 
22. Consider Resolution 2026-046 approving Amendment No. 3 to the agreement for engineering services with HDR Engineering for the Blair Water Tower Design project. 
23. Consider Resolution No. 2026-47 regarding the renewal proposal received from BCBS through the League Insurance Government Health Team for employee health insurance effective July 1, 2026.
24. City Administrator Report.
25. Motion and second by Council members to adjourn the meeting.
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: April 28, 2026 at 7:00 PM - City of Blair Regular Council Meeting
Subject:
1. Meeting was called to order by Mayor Rump.
Subject:
2. Roll Call.
Subject:
3. Pledge of Allegiance.
Subject:
4. Approval of Consent Agenda - The following items are considered to be routine by the city council and will be enacted by one motion.  There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a city council member or citizen so requests, in which event the item will be removed from consent status and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda.
Action(s):
Motion Passed:
Motion by Frank Wolff, second by Rick Paulsen to to approve the Consent Agenda.
  • James Letcher: Absent
  • Kevin Willis: Absent
  • Gary Banner: Yea
  • Brent Clark: Yea
  • Kirk Highfill: Yea
  • Kent Long: Yea
  • Rick Paulsen: Yea
  • Frank Wolff: Yea
Subject:
4.a. Approval of Minutes of the April 14, 2026 meeting.
Attachments:
Subject:
4.b. Clerk report of Mayoral Action of the April 14, 2026, meeting.
Subject:
4.c. Claims as approved by the Finance Committee.
Attachments:
Subject:
4.d. Consider Manager Change Amendment in reference to the Class I Liquor License for Dulce Vida LLC dba Dulce Vida Breakfast & Lunch, 1621 Washington St., Blair, Nebraska. 
Attachments:
Subject:
4.e. Annual Tax Increment Financing Report to Taxing Entities.
Attachments:
Subject:
5. Mayor Rump opens a public hearing to consider and possibly take action on a redevelopment plan entitled: "Redevelopment Plan for the SJAV Tenet Redevelopment Project."
Attachments:
Subject:
6. Consider Resolution 2026-036 approving a tax increment financing redevelopment plan entitled: "Redevelopment Plan for SJAV Tenet Redevelopment Project."
Action(s):
Motion Failed:
Motion by Frank Wolff, second by Kirk Highfill to adopt Resolution No. 2026-036 as presented.
  • James Letcher: Absent
  • Kevin Willis: Absent
  • Gary Banner: Nay
  • Brent Clark: Yea
  • Kirk Highfill: Yea
  • Kent Long: Nay
  • Rick Paulsen: Nay
  • Frank Wolff: Yea
Attachments:
Subject:
7. Mayor Rump opens a public hearing to consider an amendment to the City of Blair Zoning Regulations, Article 11, Section 1106 Structures To Have Access, adding the option of a “recorded easement meeting the City’s subdivision standards” to the existing access options.
Action(s):
Motion 1 Passed:
Motion by Rick Paulsen, second by Gary Banner to move the statutory rule requiring reading on three different days be suspended for consideration of said ordinance.
  • James Letcher: Absent
  • Kevin Willis: Absent
  • Gary Banner: Yea
  • Brent Clark: Yea
  • Kirk Highfill: Yea
  • Kent Long: Yea
  • Rick Paulsen: Yea
  • Frank Wolff: Yea
Motion 2 Passed:
Motion by Rick Paulsen, second by Gary Banner to adopt Ordinance 2610 as presented.
  • James Letcher: Absent
  • Kevin Willis: Absent
  • Gary Banner: Yea
  • Brent Clark: Yea
  • Kirk Highfill: Yea
  • Kent Long: Yea
  • Rick Paulsen: Yea
  • Frank Wolff: Yea
Attachments:
Subject:
8. Mayor Rump opens a public hearing to consider an Amendment to the City of Blair Subdivision Regulations, Article 5, Section 502 Streets; Section 502.11: Private Streets And Reserve Strips: Adding “unauthorized” to “There shall be no private streets platted within a subdivision.” And, Section 505.03: Access To Lots: Adding private streets or a recorded easement to the existing access options.
Action(s):
Motion 1 Passed:
Motion by Brent Clark, second by Frank Wolff to move the statutory rule requiring reading on three different days be suspended for consideration of said ordinance.
  • James Letcher: Absent
  • Kevin Willis: Absent
  • Gary Banner: Yea
  • Brent Clark: Yea
  • Kirk Highfill: Yea
  • Kent Long: Yea
  • Rick Paulsen: Yea
  • Frank Wolff: Yea
Motion 2 Passed:
Motion by Brent Clark, second by Frank Wolff to adopt Ordinance 2611 as presented.
  • James Letcher: Absent
  • Kevin Willis: Absent
  • Gary Banner: Yea
  • Brent Clark: Yea
  • Kirk Highfill: Yea
  • Kent Long: Yea
  • Rick Paulsen: Yea
  • Frank Wolff: Yea
Attachments:
Subject:
9. Mayor Rump opens a public hearing to consider an Ordinance adopting an updated Future Land Use Map for Tax Lot 267 being all of Tax Lot 248 and part of Tax Lot 249 in part of the Northwest Quarter (NW1/4); Tax Lot 179; Tax Lot 160; Tax Lot 163 in the Southeast Quarter (SE1/4) of the Northwest Quarter (NW1/4), City of Blair; Tax Lot 230, City of Blair; Tax Lot 185; and Tax Lot 281, City of Blair; all in Section 13, Township 18 North, Range 11 East of the 6th P.M., Washington
County, Nebraska (the area southeast of 13th and Wilbur Streets and northwest of 10th Street and U.S. Highway 75), changing the Future Land Use Map designation from Residential to Commercial.
Action(s):
Motion 1 Passed:
Motion by Kirk Highfill, second by Frank Wolff to move the statutory rule requiring reading on three different days be suspended for consideration of said ordinance.
  • James Letcher: Absent
  • Kevin Willis: Absent
  • Gary Banner: Yea
  • Brent Clark: Yea
  • Kirk Highfill: Yea
  • Kent Long: Yea
  • Rick Paulsen: Yea
  • Frank Wolff: Yea
Motion 2 Passed:
Motion by Kirk Highfill, second by Frank Wolff to adopt Ordinance 2612 as presented.
  • James Letcher: Absent
  • Kevin Willis: Absent
  • Gary Banner: Nay
  • Brent Clark: Yea
  • Kirk Highfill: Yea
  • Kent Long: Yea
  • Rick Paulsen: Yea
  • Frank Wolff: Yea
Attachments:
Subject:
10. Mayor Rump opens a public hearing to consider a Preliminary Plat Application submitted by AV Tenent, LLC, 1701 County Road 6, Yutan, Nebraska; Andrew Toupin, agent, for the SJAV Subdivision on Tax Lot 267, being all of Tax Lot 248 and part of Tax Lot 249 in part of the Northwest Quarter (NW1/4) of Section 13, Township 18 North, Range 11 East of the 6th P.M., Washington County, Nebraska (13th & Wilbur Streets).
Action(s):
Motion Passed:
Motion by Kirk Highfill, second by Frank Wolff to adopt Resolution 2026-037 as presented.
  • James Letcher: Absent
  • Kevin Willis: Absent
  • Gary Banner: Yea
  • Brent Clark: Yea
  • Kirk Highfill: Yea
  • Kent Long: Yea
  • Rick Paulsen: Yea
  • Frank Wolff: Yea
Attachments:
Subject:
11. Mayor Rump opens a public hearing to consider a Rezoning Application submitted by McCune Development, 11550 I Street, Omaha, NE  68134, E&A Consulting Group, Inc., agent, for a PUD-1, General PUD District overlay located on Lot 7, Hayden Place, First Addition, Replat One, in the City of Blair, Washington County, Nebraska (south and southeast of the roundabout on Kellie Drive).
Action(s):
Motion 1 Passed:
Motion by Brent Clark, second by Frank Wolff to move the statutory rule requiring reading on three different days be suspended for consideration of said ordinance.
  • James Letcher: Absent
  • Kevin Willis: Absent
  • Gary Banner: Yea
  • Brent Clark: Yea
  • Kirk Highfill: Yea
  • Kent Long: Yea
  • Rick Paulsen: Yea
  • Frank Wolff: Yea
Motion 2 Passed:
Motion by Brent Clark, second by Frank Wolff to adopt Ordinance 2613 as presented.
  • James Letcher: Absent
  • Kevin Willis: Absent
  • Gary Banner: Yea
  • Brent Clark: Yea
  • Kirk Highfill: Yea
  • Kent Long: Yea
  • Rick Paulsen: Yea
  • Frank Wolff: Yea
Attachments:
Subject:
12. Mayor Rump opens a public hearing to consider a Replat application submitted by McCune Development, 11550 I Street, Omaha, NE  68134, E&A Consulting Group, Inc., agent, for Bear Creek, Lots 1 thru 138, & Outlots “A” & “B” Inclusive, a tract of land being a replatting of all of Lot 7, Hayden Place First Addition, Replat one, An Addition to the City of Blair, Washington County, Nebraska.  (south and southeast of the roundabout on Kellie Drive).
Action(s):
Motion Passed:
Motion by Kirk Highfill, second by Gary Banner to adopt Resolution 2026-038 as presented.
  • James Letcher: Absent
  • Kevin Willis: Absent
  • Gary Banner: Yea
  • Brent Clark: Yea
  • Kirk Highfill: Yea
  • Kent Long: Yea
  • Rick Paulsen: Yea
  • Frank Wolff: Yea
Attachments:
Subject:
13. Payment Presentation by Mary Berg on behalf of the Library Foundation for payment of the amphitheater in Generations Park. 
Action(s):
Motion Passed:
Motion by Gary Banner, second by Brent Clark to postpone until the May 12, 2026 meeting.
  • James Letcher: Absent
  • Kevin Willis: Absent
  • Gary Banner: Yea
  • Brent Clark: Yea
  • Kirk Highfill: Yea
  • Kent Long: Yea
  • Rick Paulsen: Yea
  • Frank Wolff: Yea
Subject:
14. Consider Resolution 2026-39 approving LB840 application from Rizer Construction, 3568 Innate Late, Suite I, Grand Island, NE 68803 for the development of a new multifamily apartment community in Blair.
Action(s):
Motion Passed:
Motion by Frank Wolff, second by Brent Clark to adopt Resolution No. 2026-39 as presented.
  • James Letcher: Absent
  • Kevin Willis: Absent
  • Gary Banner: Nay
  • Brent Clark: Yea
  • Kirk Highfill: Yea
  • Kent Long: Yea
  • Rick Paulsen: Yea
  • Frank Wolff: Yea
Attachments:
Subject:
15. Consider Resolution 2026-40 approving a repayment plan related to a defaulted LB840 program loan to Prairie Star Botanicals.
Action(s):
Motion Passed:
Motion by Brent Clark, second by Kirk Highfill to adopt Resolution No. 2026-40 as presented.
  • James Letcher: Absent
  • Kevin Willis: Absent
  • Gary Banner: Yea
  • Brent Clark: Yea
  • Kirk Highfill: Yea
  • Kent Long: Yea
  • Rick Paulsen: Yea
  • Frank Wolff: Yea
Attachments:
Subject:
16. Consider Resolution No. 2026-41 authorizing the location of the construction of a new pump track in Steyer Park. 
Action(s):
Motion Passed:
Motion by Brent Clark, second by Rick Paulsen to adopt Resolution No. 2026-41 as presented.
  • James Letcher: Absent
  • Kevin Willis: Absent
  • Gary Banner: Yea
  • Brent Clark: Yea
  • Kirk Highfill: Yea
  • Kent Long: Yea
  • Rick Paulsen: Yea
  • Frank Wolff: Yea
Attachments:
Subject:
17. Consider Ordinance 2614 amending Chapter 8, Article 1, Section 8-108.01 and Chapter, Article 3, Sections 6-319, 6-319.01, 6-319.02, 6-319.03, and 6-319.04 relating to tree planting regulations and to update planting standards, spacing, approval authority and references. 
Action(s):
Motion 1 Passed:
Motion by Gary Banner, second by Rick Paulsen to move the statutory rule requiring reading on three different days be suspended for consideration of said ordinance.
  • James Letcher: Absent
  • Kevin Willis: Absent
  • Gary Banner: Yea
  • Brent Clark: Yea
  • Kirk Highfill: Yea
  • Kent Long: Yea
  • Rick Paulsen: Yea
  • Frank Wolff: Yea
Motion 2 Passed:
Motion by Gary Banner, second by Rick Paulsen to adopt Ordinance 2614 as presented.
  • James Letcher: Absent
  • Kevin Willis: Absent
  • Gary Banner: Yea
  • Brent Clark: Yea
  • Kirk Highfill: Yea
  • Kent Long: Yea
  • Rick Paulsen: Yea
  • Frank Wolff: Yea
Attachments:
Subject:
18. Consider Resolution 2026-042 setting the fees for the Blair Municipal Pool summer season 2026. 
Action(s):
Motion Passed:
Motion by Brent Clark, second by Gary Banner to adopt Resolution No. 2026-042 as presented.
  • James Letcher: Absent
  • Kevin Willis: Absent
  • Gary Banner: Yea
  • Brent Clark: Yea
  • Kirk Highfill: Yea
  • Kent Long: Yea
  • Rick Paulsen: Yea
  • Frank Wolff: Yea
Attachments:
Subject:
19. Consider Resolution No. 2026-043 authorizing the initiation of the 100-Year Cemetery Project and directing public notice and related actions. 
Action(s):
Motion Passed:
Motion by Kirk Highfill, second by Brent Clark to adopt Resolution No. 2026-043 as presented.
  • James Letcher: Absent
  • Kevin Willis: Absent
  • Gary Banner: Yea
  • Brent Clark: Yea
  • Kirk Highfill: Yea
  • Kent Long: Yea
  • Rick Paulsen: Yea
  • Frank Wolff: Yea
Attachments:
Subject:
20. Consider Resolution 2026-044 approving the purchase of a used heavy rescue/utility fire truck. 
Action(s):
Motion Passed:
Motion by Kirk Highfill, second by Rick Paulsen to adopt Resolution No. 2026-044 as presented.
  • James Letcher: Absent
  • Kevin Willis: Absent
  • Gary Banner: Yea
  • Brent Clark: Yea
  • Kirk Highfill: Yea
  • Kent Long: Yea
  • Rick Paulsen: Yea
  • Frank Wolff: Yea
Attachments:
Subject:
21. Consider Resolution 2026-045 authorizing approval of a supplementary purchase agreement with Zoll Medical Corporation for defibrillator capital equipment and accessories for the Blair Volunteer Fire Rescue. 
Action(s):
Motion Passed:
Motion by Kirk Highfill, second by Rick Paulsen to adopt Resolution No. 2026-045 as presented.
  • James Letcher: Absent
  • Kevin Willis: Absent
  • Gary Banner: Yea
  • Brent Clark: Yea
  • Kirk Highfill: Yea
  • Kent Long: Yea
  • Rick Paulsen: Yea
  • Frank Wolff: Yea
Attachments:
Subject:
22. Consider Resolution 2026-046 approving Amendment No. 3 to the agreement for engineering services with HDR Engineering for the Blair Water Tower Design project. 
Action(s):
Motion Passed:
Motion by Rick Paulsen, second by Brent Clark to adopt Resolution No. 2026-046 as presented.
  • James Letcher: Absent
  • Kevin Willis: Absent
  • Gary Banner: Yea
  • Brent Clark: Yea
  • Kirk Highfill: Yea
  • Kent Long: Yea
  • Rick Paulsen: Yea
  • Frank Wolff: Yea
Attachments:
Subject:
23. Consider Resolution No. 2026-47 regarding the renewal proposal received from BCBS through the League Insurance Government Health Team for employee health insurance effective July 1, 2026.
Action(s):
Motion Passed:
Motion by Brent Clark, second by Frank Wolff to adopt Resolution No. 2026-047 as presented.
  • James Letcher: Absent
  • Kevin Willis: Absent
  • Gary Banner: Yea
  • Brent Clark: Yea
  • Kirk Highfill: Yea
  • Kent Long: Yea
  • Rick Paulsen: Yea
  • Frank Wolff: Yea
Attachments:
Subject:
24. City Administrator Report.
Subject:
25. Motion and second by Council members to adjourn the meeting.
Action(s):
Motion Passed:
Motion by Gary Banner, second by Kent Long to adjourn the meeting 11:16 pm
  • James Letcher: Absent
  • Kevin Willis: Absent
  • Gary Banner: Yea
  • Brent Clark: Yea
  • Kirk Highfill: Yea
  • Kent Long: Yea
  • Rick Paulsen: Yea
  • Frank Wolff: Yea

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