REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FEBRUARY 28, 2006
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Ogallala, Nebraska, was held at City Hall Council Chambers in said City on the 28th day of February 2006 at 7:30 o’clock P.M. Present were: President of the Council: Paul Foy; Council Members: Larry Cumming, and Mark Knudsen. Absent: Tanya Gieschen, and James Rezac. City Manager: Steve Krajewski; City Clerk: Jane M. Skinner; City Attorney: Jarrod Gregg.
Notice of the meeting was given in advance thereof by publishing one time in the Keith County News and posting at the City Hall Administration Building as shown by the Certificate of Publication and Posting Notice attached to these Minutes. Notice of this meeting was simultaneously given to the President and to all members of the Council on February 24, 2006 and a copy of their Acknowledgement of Receipt of Notice and the Agenda is attached to these minutes. Availability of the agenda was communicated in the advance notice and in the Notice to the President and Council of this meeting. All proceedings hereafter shown were taken while the convened meeting was open to the attendance of the public.
President Foy called the attention of the Council to the Consent Agenda for the meeting which was prepared and distributed to members of the Council on February 24, 2006. President Foy noted the Consent Agenda consisted of two items and asked if any member of the Council would prefer that any item on the Consent Agenda be removed and placed on the Regular Agenda for discussion. No Council Member asked for any item to be removed. Councilman Knudsen moved to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion was seconded by Councilman Cumming. The following Council Members voted “Yes”: Paul Foy, Larry Cumming, and Mark Knudsen. The following Council Members voted “No”: None. Absent: Tanya Gieschen and Jim Rezac. The motion declared carried and the Consent Agenda was approved as follows:
A. Minutes of Regular Meeting held February 14, 2006.
B. Claims.
Claims were approved as follows:
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Council President Foy opened a public hearing regarding a request for replat for Great West Townhomes at 7:33 P.M.
Ken Knoepfel addressed the council regarding the request for replat for Great West Townhomes.
Council President Foy opened a public hearing regarding a request for rezoning for Great West Townhomes at 7:35 P.M.
Ken Knoepfel addressed the council regarding the request for rezoning for Great West Townhomes.
Council President Foy opened a public hearing regarding the automatic liquor license renewal for Kwik Stop #8 at 7:37 P.M.
Gabriel Rivas appeared before the council to protest the automatic renewal of Kwik Stop’s liquor license. Lynette Richards, representing Project Extra Mile, also appeared to protest the automatic renewal of the liquor license for Kwik Stop #8.
City Manger Steve Krajewski informed the council of the Rotary Club’s installation of a Great Western Cattle Trail marker at Boot Hill which will be dedicated Saturday, May 6, 2006 at 2:00 P.M.
Travis Kirchner appeared before the council regarding a landscaping project being completed by the Ogallala Renaissance Club. The project consists of landscaping the area along East A and Highway 30 at the bottom of the overpass.
Mayor Foy proclaimed the week of March 5-11, 2006 as Lutheran Schools Week.
Mayor Foy closed the public hearing regarding the automatic liquor license renewal for Kwik Stop #8 at 7:46 P.M.
Councilman Cumming moved to deny automatic renewal of the liquor license for Kwik Stop Store No. 8. The motion was seconded by Councilman Knudsen. The following Council Members voted “Yes”: Paul Foy, Larry Cumming, and Mark Knudsen. The following Council Members voted “No”: None. Absent: Tanya Gieschen, and Jim Rezac. The motion declared carried.
Councilman Knudsen moved to approve and certify the list of volunteers, as submitted by the Certification Administrator, as qualified participants in the Volunteer Emergency Responder Recruitment and Retention Act Plan of the City of Ogallala, for 2005. The motion was seconded by Councilman Cumming. The following Council Members voted “Yes”: Paul Foy, Larry Cumming, and Mark Knudsen. The following Council Members voted “No”: None. Absent: Tanya Gieschen, and Jim Rezac. The motion declared carried.
Councilman Cumming moved to approve the Amended Interlocal Agreement with the Ogallala Rural Fire Protection District. The motion was seconded by Councilman Knudsen. The following Council Members voted “Yes”: Paul Foy, Larry Cumming, and Mark Knudsen. The following Council Members voted “No”: None. Absent: Tanya Gieschen, and Jim Rezac. The motion declared carried.
Marion Kroeker, CRA Director, appeared before the council regarding the S. Hinze Properties, LLC project.
Councilman Knudsen moved to approve the Community Redevelopment Authority project for S. Hinze Properties, LLC. The motion was seconded by Councilman Cumming. The following Council Members voted “Yes”: Paul Foy, Larry Cumming, and Mark Knudsen. The following Council Members voted “No”: None. Absent: Tanya Gieschen, and Jim Rezac. The motion declared carried.
Councilman Cumming moved to award the Runway Reconstruction Project – AIP No. 3-31-0061-04 contract for Schedule I in the amount of $796,203.55 to the low bidder, Paulsen, Inc. of Cozad, Nebraska conditioned upon Federal Aviation Administration approval, Nebraska Department of Aeronautics approval and resolution, to the City’s satisfaction, of potential conflict of testing laboratories. The motion was seconded by Councilman Knudsen. The following Council Members voted “Yes”: Paul Foy, Larry Cumming, and Mark Knudsen. The following Council Members voted “No”: None. Absent: Tanya Gieschen, and Jim Rezac. The motion declared carried.
Councilman Knudsen moved to award the Runway Reconstruction Project – AIP No. 3-31-0061-04 contract for Schedule IA in the amount of $82,673.00 to the low bidder, Paulsen, Inc. of Cozad, Nebraska conditioned upon Federal Aviation Administration approval, Nebraska Department of Aeronautics approval and resolution, to the City’s satisfaction, of potential conflict of testing laboratories. The motion was seconded by Councilman Cumming. The following Council Members voted “Yes”: Paul Foy, Larry Cumming, and Mark Knudsen. The following Council Members voted “No”: None. Absent: Tanya Gieschen, and Jim Rezac. The motion declared carried.
Councilman Knudsen moved to award the Runway Reconstruction Project – AIP No. 3-31-0061-04 contract for Schedule II in the amount of $92,561.00 to the low bidder, Kayton Electric, Inc. of Holdrege, Nebraska conditioned upon Federal Aviation Administration approval, Nebraska Department of Aeronautics approval and resolution, to the City’s satisfaction, of potential conflict of testing laboratories. The motion was seconded by Councilman Cumming. The following Council Members voted “Yes”: Paul Foy, Larry Cumming, and Mark Knudsen. The following Council Members voted “No”: None. Absent: Tanya Gieschen, and Jim Rezac. The motion declared carried.
Council President Foy moved to approve the Airport farm lease with Randy Schumm in the amount of $22.50 per acre annually. The motion was seconded by Councilman Cumming. The following Council Members voted “Yes”: Paul Foy, Larry Cumming, and Mark Knudsen. The following Council Members voted “No”: None. Absent: Tanya Gieschen, and Jim Rezac. The motion declared carried.
Councilman Cumming moved to approve the Spruce Street & Railroad Street project – UPRR Right of Entry Agreement. The motion was seconded by Councilman Knudsen. The following Council Members voted “Yes”: Paul Foy, Larry Cumming, and Mark Knudsen. The following Council Members voted “No”: None. Absent: Tanya Gieschen, and Jim Rezac. The motion declared carried.
Mayor Foy closed the public hearings regarding a request for replat for Great West Townhomes, and a request for rezoning for Great West Townhomes at 8:14 P.M.
Council President Foy moved to approve the replat of Great West Townhomes. The motion was seconded by Councilman Cumming. The following Council Members voted “Yes”: Paul Foy, Larry Cumming, and Mark Knudsen. The following Council Members voted “No”: None. Absent: Tanya Gieschen, and Jim Rezac. The motion declared carried.
Councilman Knudsen introduced Ordinance No. 1229, entitled:
An ordinance rezoning from R-1 Residential Low Density to R-2 Residential Medium Density for the following lots: Lot 1 Great West Townhomes Replat, a replat for all of Blocks 8 and 9, Lots 2 thru 7, Block 14 and Lots 2 thru 7, Block 15, Including vacated streets and alleys within those blocks, except a 33 foot strip along the north edge of Block 8 and 15, previously deeded to the City of Ogallala, and except that part deeded to Kolste in deed recorded in book 72, page 14 of the deed of records of Keith County, Nebraska, all in Jackett’s Reserve Addition to Ogallala, Keith County, Nebraska.” Councilman Knudsen moved that the Statutory Rule requiring the reading on three different days be suspended. Councilman Cumming seconded the motion. Upon roll call vote, the following Council Members voted “Yes”: Paul Foy, Larry Cumming, and Mark Knudsen. The following Council Members voted “No”: None. Absent: Tanya Gieschen, and James Rezac. Motion declared carried and the Statutory Rule was declared suspended for the consideration of this Ordinance.
Ordinance No. 1229 was read by title and, thereafter, Councilman Cumming moved for the final passage of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Councilman Knudsen. The President then stated the question: “Shall Ordinance No. 1229 be passed and adopted?” Upon roll call vote, the following Council Members voted “Yes”: Paul Foy, Larry Cumming, and Mark Knudsen. The following Council Members voted “No”: None. Absent: Tanya Gieschen, and James Rezac The passage and adoption of said Ordinance having been concurred in by a majority of all members of the Council, the President declared the Ordinance adopted and the President, in the presence of the Council, signed and approved the Ordinance and the Clerk attested to the passage and approval of the same and affixed her signature thereto, a copy of said Ordinance No.1229 being attached hereto and, by this express reference, incorporated herein and made a part hereof.
Councilman Cumming introduced Ordinance No. 1230, entitled:
An ordinance vacating the south 175 feet of Opal Street adjacent to lot 1, Canaday’s Subdivision, in the City of Ogallala, Keith County, Nebraska.. Councilman Cumming moved that the Statutory Rule requiring the reading on three different days be suspended. Councilman Knudsen seconded the motion. Upon roll call vote, the following Council Members voted “Yes”: Paul Foy, Larry Cumming, and Mark Knudsen. The following Council Members voted “No”: None. Absent: Tanya Gieschen, and James Rezac. Motion declared carried and the Statutory Rule was declared suspended for the consideration of this Ordinance.
Ordinance No. 1230 was read by title and, thereafter, Councilman Cumming moved for the final passage of the Ordinance. Seconded by Councilman Knudsen. The President then stated the question: “Shall Ordinance No. 1230 be passed and adopted?” Upon roll call vote, the following Council Members voted “Yes”: Paul Foy, Larry Cumming, and Mark Knudsen. The following Council Members voted “No”: None. Absent: Tanya Gieschen and James Rezac. The passage and adoption of said Ordinance having been concurred in by a majority of all members of the Council, the President declared the Ordinance adopted and the President, in the presence of the Council, signed and approved the Ordinance and the Clerk attested to the passage and approval of the same and affixed her signature thereto, a copy of said Ordinance No.1230 being attached hereto and, by this express reference, incorporated herein and made a part hereof.
City Manager, Steve Krajewski updated the Council on the Wellhead Protection Plan.
Councilman Knudsen moved to go into closed session at 8:25 P.M. to discuss land acquisition. The motion was seconded by Councilman Cumming. The following Council Members voted “Yes”: Paul Foy, Larry Cumming, and Mark Knudsen. The following Council Members voted “No”: None. Absent: Tanya Gieschen, and Jim Rezac. The motion declared carried.
Councilman Knudsen moved to return from closed session at 8:40 P.M. The motion was seconded by Councilman Cumming. The following Council Members voted “Yes”: Paul Foy, Larry Cumming, and Mark Knudsen. The following Council Members voted “No”: None. Absent: Tanya Gieschen, and Jim Rezac. The motion declared carried.
There being no further business to come before the meeting, Councilman Cumming moved to adjourn. Seconded by Councilman Knudsen. The following Council Members voted “Yes”: Paul Foy, Larry Cumming, and Mark Knudsen. The following Council Members voted “No”: None. Absent: Tanya Gieschen, and Jim Rezac. The motion declared carried and the meeting adjourned at: 8:41 P.M.
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Jane M. Skinner City Clerk
Approved:
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Paul Foy
Council President
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I, the undersigned, City Clerk for the City of Ogallala, Nebraska, hereby certify that all of the subjects included in the attached proceedings were contained in the Agenda for the meeting of February 28, 2006 kept continuously current and available for public inspection at the office of the City Clerk; that such subjects were contained in said Agenda for at least twenty-four hours prior to said meeting; that at least one copy of all reproducible material discussed at the meeting was available at the meeting for examination and copying by members of the public; that the Minutes of the President and Council of the City of Ogallala, Nebraska, were in written form and available for public inspection within ten working days and prior to the next convened meeting of said body; that all news media requesting notification concerning meeting of said body were provided advance notification of the time and place of said meeting and the subjects to be discussed at said meeting.
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Jane M. Skinner
City Clerk
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