CITY COUNCIL MEETING

February 20, 2007

7:00 p.m.

AGENDA

Gothenburg City Council meetings are conducted in accordance with the Open Meetings Act. The Open Meetings Act is posted on the north wall of the Council Chambers for public reference.

1.) Roll Call

2.) 7:00 p.m. public hearing – Community Development Block Grant, $350,000, for road to ethanol plant

3.) Approval of consent agenda:

a.) City Council minutes – February 6

b.) Cemetery Board minutes – February 5

c.) Treasurer’s Report - January

4.) Approval of City and Public Works Division claims & February 8 payroll

5.) Open Forum

6.) Discussions:

a.) 2^nd reading Ordinance 814 updating Fire Safety Code

b.) 2^nd reading Ordinance 815 adopting Life Safety Code

c.) Approval of automatic liquor license renewal

d.) Resolution prohibiting concealed weapons signs at public areas

e.) Bids re: rollover of 2006 Bobcat to 2007 Bobcat

f.) Joe Stangl request from Orscheln for sublease of UPRR property

g.) Request to vacate 6^th Street between 1^st Ave and 2^nd Ave

h.) Tail Twisters 4-H Club request for park flower project

i.) Approval of amended agreement with Miller & Assoc for water services at ethanol site

j.) Approval of amended agreement with Miller & Assoc for the well for the ethanol project

k.) Approval of amended agreement with Miller & Assoc for paving improvements to the ethanol site

l.) Approval of amended agreement with Miller & Assoc for sanitary sewer service at the ethanol site

m.) Process for right-of-way acquisition for road to ethanol site

n.) Kennedy Tree Services request for sales tax loan

o.) Interest due – RDA Gothenburg State Bank loan

The Council will review the above matters and take such action as they deem appropriate.

NO QUORUM

Meeting moved to Wednesday, 2-21-07 at 5:00 p.m.

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

March 6, 2007

7:00 p.m.

AGENDA

Gothenburg City Council meetings are conducted in accordance with the Open Meetings Act. The Open Meetings Act is posted on the north wall of the Council Chambers for public reference.

1.) Roll Call

2.) Approval of consent agenda:

a.) City Council minutes – February 21

b.) Police Report - February

c.)

d.)

e.)

3.) Approval of City and Public Works Division claims & February 22 payroll

4.) Open Forum

5.) Discussions:

a.) 3^rd / final reading Ordinance 814 updating Fire Safety Code

b.) 3^rd / final reading Ordinance 815 adopting Life Safety Code

c.) Recycling

d.) Deanna Miller – mud races

e.) Generator – Senior Center

f.) Lot split 2007-1 – RDA on John Block property for water offsets per ethanol project

g.) Lot split 2007-2 – RDA on Gordon Block property for water offsets per ethanol project

h.) Consolidated Dispatch

i.) Approval of Drawdown 14 – Senior Center project - $4,497

j.) Approval of Drawdown 15 – Senior Center project - $1,100

The Council will review the above matters and take such action as they deem appropriate.

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

March 20, 2007

7:00 p.m.

AGENDA

Gothenburg City Council meetings are conducted in accordance with the Open Meetings Act. The Open Meetings Act is posted on the north wall of the Council Chambers for public reference.

1.) Roll Call

2.) 7:00 p.m. – Public hearing – Special use permit - construction of U S Cellular tower

Public hearing – Special use permit – Orscheln - fencing Hiway 30 & 47 for merchandise display area

7:05 p.m. - Public hearing – Reuse loan – Horizon Ag $120,000.00

Public hearing - Consider redevelopment plan – Co-op grain storage expansion

3.) Approval of consent agenda:

a.) City Council minutes – March 6

b.) Treasurer’s Report - February

c.) Library Director’s Report – January – March 2007

d.) Planning & Zoning Commission minutes – March 13

e.)

4.) Approval of City and Public Works Division claims & March 8 payroll

5.) Open Forum

6.) Discussions:

a.) Presentation / discussion on new Comprehensive Plan

b.) Resolution Re: Auction of excess property

c.)

d.)

e.)

f.)

g.)

h.)

The Council will review the above matters and take such action as they deem appropriate.

SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING

March 26, 2007

5:30 p.m.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, the Mayor and City Council of Gothenburg, Dawson County, NE, will meet on Monday, March 26, 2007 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, which meeting will be open to the public and the press. An agenda of said meeting, kept continually current, is available for public inspection during regular business hours at the office of the City Clerk. Except for items of an emergency nature, the agenda will not be enlarged later than twenty-four hours before the scheduled commencement of the meeting.

AGENDA

Gothenburg City Council meetings are conducted in accordance with the Open Meetings Act. The Open Meetings Act is posted on the north wall of the Council Chambers for public reference.

1.) Roll Call

2.) 5:30 p.m. – continuation of public hearing to consider approval of a redevelopment plan for All Points Co-op grain storage expansion

The Council will review the above matters and take such action as they deem appropriate.

Notice posted 3-21-07

City Hall

First State Bank

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

April 3, 2007

7:00 p.m.

AGENDA

Gothenburg City Council meetings are conducted in accordance with the Open Meetings Act. The Open Meetings Act is posted on the north wall of the Council Chambers for public reference.

1.) Roll Call

2.) Approval of consent agenda:

a.) City Council minutes – March 20 & 26

b.) Board of Adjustment minutes – March 20

c.) Planning & Zoning Commission minutes – March 21

d.) Police Report - March

e.)

3.) Approval of City and Public Works Division claims & March 22 payroll

4.) Open Forum

5.) Discussions:

a.) Deanna Miller – mud races proposal

b.) League of Municipalities presentation regarding LB564, Recreational Liabilities Act

c.) City Council Room Improvements

d.) Consideration of replacing boiler at the swimming pool with heat pumps

e.) Set a date for City-wide cleanup

f.) Lot split 2007-4 --- 1518 Lake Ave

g.)

h.)

The Council will review the above matters and take such action as they deem appropriate.

NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING

CITY COUNCIL

April 11, 2007

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, the Mayor and City Council of Gothenburg, Dawson County, NE, will meet in open and public session on Wednesday, April 11, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, which meeting will be open to the public and the press. An agenda of said meeting, kept continually current, is available for public inspection during regular business hours at the office of the City Clerk. Except for items of an emergency nature, the agenda will not be enlarged later than twenty-four hours before the scheduled commencement of the meeting.

If auxiliary aids of reasonable accommodations are needed for attendance at a meeting, please call the Office of the City Clerk (308) 537-3677 or Voice/TDD 1-800-223-3131 (Special Needs Center for Customers with Disabilities).

Connie L. Dalrymple

City Clerk

Notice posted: 4-9-07

City Hall

First State Bank

Gothenburg State Bank

Publish 4-11-07

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AGENDA

All City meetings are conducted in accordance with the Open Meetings Act, a copy of which is available for public inspection on the north wall of the Council Chambers.

1.) Roll call

2.) Consideration and approval of Lot Split 2007 – 4 Dawson Public Power property

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

April 17, 2007

7:00 p.m.

AGENDA

Gothenburg City Council meetings are conducted in accordance with the Open Meetings Act. The Open Meetings Act is posted on the north wall of the Council Chambers for public reference.

1.) Roll Call

2.) 7:00 – public hearing – special use permit Deb Mayers – home occupation 810 20th

- public hearing – regarding completion of Senior Center renovation activities

3.) Approval of consent agenda:

a.) City Council minutes – April 3 & 11

b.) Treasurer’s Report - March

c.) Planning & Zoning Commission minutes – April 10

d.)

e.)

3.) Approval of City and Public Works Division claims & April 5 payroll

4.) Open Forum

Rec’d 30-day notice of intent to enter into redevelopment contract – Pamida

Aug 4 wedding at EG West Park – Jamie Carlson & Taylon Brown

5.) Discussions:

a.) Proposed resolution re: LB564 - Recreational Liability Act

b.) 2005-06 audit

c.) Review bids and recommendation for fencing at cemetery

d.) Consider and award bids for repair of Ehmen Park restrooms

e.) Consider and award bid to paint Ehmen Park buildings

f.) Anne Anderson – Resolution allowing NCIP participation

- Proposal for metal pole banners

- Relay for Life – Lake Helen in July

g.)

The Council will review the above matters and take such action as they deem appropriate.

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

May 1, 2007

7:00 p.m.

AGENDA

Gothenburg City Council meetings are conducted in accordance with the Open Meetings Act. The Open Meetings Act is posted on the north wall of the Council Chambers for public reference.

1.) Roll Call

2.) 7:00 p.m. – Public hearing: Review and accept 2007 Comprehensive Plan

Amend zoning regulations for administrative approval of replats

Zone change – I-2 to C-2 (Gothenburg Industrial Park 1^st Add’n)

3.) Approval of consent agenda:

a.) City Council minutes – April 17

b.) Cemetery Board minutes- April 16

c.)

d.)

e.)

4.) Approval of City and Public Works Division claims & April 19 payroll

5.) Open Forum

storm shelter issues

6.) Discussions:

a.) Job’s Daughters dance May 18 at tennis courts on Ave I

b.) Attachment C: 2007 water infrastructure improvements

c.) Attachment C: Paving and sanitary sewer improvements – ethanol facility

d.) Attachment C: Municipal water well and new well control system

e.) Recycling Report

f.) Appointment to Housing Authority – Sandy Smith to replace Audrey Rose

g.) Petition for paving – 22^nd Street from Avenue H to Avenue J

h.)

The Council will review the above matters and take such action as they deem appropriate.

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

May 15, 2007

7:00 p.m.

AGENDA

Gothenburg City Council meetings are conducted in accordance with the Open Meetings Act. The Open Meetings Act is posted on the north wall of the Council Chambers for public reference.

1.) Roll Call

2.) 7:00 p.m. – public hearing – Consideration & approval of redevelopment contract - Pamida

3.) Approval of consent agenda:

a.) City Council minutes – May 1

b.) Police Report - April

c.) Cemetery Board minutes - May 7

d.) Treasurer’s Report - April

e.) Library Director’s Report

f.) Planning & Zoning Commission minutes – May 1 & 9

3.) Approval of City and Public Works Division claims & May 3 payroll

4.) Open Forum

Request for wedding on Lake Helen bridge July 21

5.) Discussions:

a.) Proposed ordinance establishing administrative replat process

b.) Proposed ordinance to amend zoning Gothenburg Industrial Park – I-2 to C-2

c.) Proposed property lease for recycling operation

d.) Proposed resolution adopting 2007 Comprehensive Plan

e.) Discussion on possible storm shelter locations

f.) Appointment of police officer – Jill Ostergard

g.) Consider paving petition – 22^nd Street – Ave H - J

g.) Health insurance renewal

h.) Union Pacific Railroad lease re: Orscheln Stores

The Council will review the above matters and take such action as they deem appropriate.

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

June 5, 2007

7:00 p.m.

AGENDA

Gothenburg City Council meetings are conducted in accordance with the Open Meetings Act. The Open Meetings Act is posted on the north wall of the Council Chambers for public reference.

1.) Roll Call

2.) Approval of consent agenda:

a.) City Council minutes – May 15

b.) Police Report - May

c.)

d.)

e.)

3.) Approval of City and Public Works Division claims & May 17 & 31 payrolls

4.) Open Forum

5.) Discussions:

a.) 2^nd reading Ordinance #816 establishing administrative replat process

b.) 2^nd reading Ordinance #817 changing zoning from I-2 to C-2 for Pamida Store

c.) City Building Roof Repairs

d.) EMC Insurance Park Play Equipment Recommendations

e.) Appointment to Housing Authority Board – Cindy Soller

f.) Fire Dep’t request for Special Designated License – Firemen’s Ball July 21

g.) Request for Special Designated License – Business After Hours Pony Express Chevrolet

h.) RDA request for Sales Tax to pay interest at Gothenburg State Bank – $43,156.92

i.) Discussion on parks survey and parks contract vs. reestablishing Parks Dep’t

The Council will review the above matters and take such action as they deem appropriate.

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

June 19, 2007

7:00 p.m.

AGENDA

Gothenburg City Council meetings are conducted in accordance with the Open Meetings Act. The Open Meetings Act is posted on the north wall of the Council Chambers for public reference.

1.) Roll Call

2.) 7:00 p.m. – public hearing – rezone 1103 West 7^th from Agriculture to Commercial 2

public hearing liquor license – El Paraiso II

3.) Approval of consent agenda:

a.) City Council minutes – June 5

b.) Treasurer’s Report - May

c.) Planning & Zoning Commission minutes – June 12

d.)

e.)

4.) Approval of City and Public Works Division claims & June 14 payroll

5.) Open Forum

Calvary Baptist Church Lafayette Park July 29 – Aug 3 Kids Klub

Wendell Brott – laser trap shoot July 4 – Lake Helen

6.) Discussions:

a.) 3^rd / final reading Ordinance #816 establishing administrative replat process

b.) 3^rd / final reading Ordinance #817 changing zoning from I-2 to C-2 for Pamida Store

c.) Consider changing July 3 meeting date / time

d.) Discussion on parks contract vs reestablishing Parks Dep’t

e.) Proposed resolution to sell scrap wire

g.) Request for block party – 18^th St between Ave G & H

h.) Fire Dept request for liquor license – Firemen’s Ball July 28

i.) “Quiet Zone” railroad crossings

The Council will review the above matters and take such action as they deem appropriate.

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

July 10, 2007

7:00 p.m.

AGENDA

Due to the July 4 holiday there will be only one meeting in July on the 10^th.

Gothenburg City Council meetings are conducted in accordance with the Open Meetings Act. The Open Meetings Act is posted on the north wall of the Council Chambers for public reference.

1.) Roll Call

2.) Approval of consent agenda:

a.) City Council minutes – June 19

b.) Police Report - June

c.)

d.)

e.)

3.) Approval of City and Public Works Division claims & June 28 payroll

4.) Open Forum

5.) Discussions:

a.) Decision on parks contract vs re-establishing Parks Dept

b.) Ordinance to change zoning at 1103 W 7^th Street from AG to C-2

c.) Ideas for use of ACE revenue check – $3546.31

d.) Request for Reuse funds pursuant to Mann Hay Co agreement

e.)

f.)

The Council will review the above matters and take such action as they deem appropriate.

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

August 7, 2007

7:00 p.m.

AGENDA

Gothenburg City Council meetings are conducted in accordance with the Open Meetings Act. The Open Meetings Act is posted on the north wall of the Council Chambers for public reference.

1.) Roll Call

2.) Approval of consent agenda:

a.) City Council minutes – July 10

b.) Treasurer’s Report - June

c.) Cemetery Board minutes- July 23

d.)

e.)

3.) Approval of City and Public Works Division claims, July 12 & July 26 payroll

4.) Open Forum

Rec’d tax request resolution from Airport Authority

Jobs Daughters Dance at tennis court – August 10

Thank you – Rotary

5.) Discussions:

a.) 2^nd reading Ordinance 818 changing zoning at 1103 W 7^th Street from AG to C-2

c.) Senior Center request for sidewalk along property at 410 20^th Street

d.) Jennifer Wolf – Dawson Area Development annual report

e.) Removal of the north-south stop signs at 15^th and Ave. G

f.) Trash hauler franchise agreements

g.) Proposed utility rate ordinance

h.) Traffic and street issues 13^th Street between Avenues H & I

i.) Proposed ordinance creating Improvement District 100 – 22^nd Str between Ave H & J

j.) Liquor License for Business After Hours at Gothenburg Tire August 17

k.) City Staffing

The Council will review the above matters and take such action as they deem appropriate.

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

August 21, 1007

7:00 p.m.

AGENDA

Gothenburg City Council meetings are conducted in accordance with the Open Meetings Act. The Open Meetings Act is posted on the north wall of the Council Chambers for public reference.

1.) Roll Call

2.) 7:00 pm – public hearing – Special Use Permit – Wendell Brott – auction house 619 15^th St

public hearing – Special Use Permit – Gothenburg Historical Museum – sign - 1420 Ave F

3.) Approval of consent agenda:

a.) City Council minutes – August 7

b.) Police Report - July

c.) Treasurer’s Report - July

d.) Planning & Zoning Commission minutes – August 14

e.)

3.) Approval of City and Public Works Division claims & August 9 payroll

4.) Open Forum

5.) Discussions:

a.) 3^rd / final reading Ordinance 818 changing zoning at 1103 7^th to AG from C-2

b.) Proposed resolution to remove stop sign on Ave G at 15^th Street

c.) Jennifer Wolf – Dawson Area Development annual report

d.) Chamber of Commerce – Harvest Festival parade route & Bed Races

Special designated liquor license for BAH at McMeen Therapy

e.) Updated zoning map

f.) Possible application for CDBG Public Works Grant

g.) Set date for 2007-08 budget work session

h.) Dawson Area Development 2007-08 budget request - $18,000

i.) Electric Cost of Service & Rate Design study

j.) Playground committee

The Council will review the above matters and take such action as they deem appropriate.

NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING

City Council

August 28, 2007

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, the Mayor and City Council of Gothenburg, Dawson County, NE, will meet on Tuesday, August 28, 2007 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, which meeting will be open to the public and the press. An agenda of said meeting, kept continually current, is available for public inspection during regular business hours at the office of the City Clerk. Except for items of an emergency nature, the agenda will not be enlarged later than twenty-four hours before the scheduled commencement of the meeting.

Connie L. Dalrymple

City Clerk

Notice posted: 8-24-07

City Hall

First State Bank

Gothenburg State Bank

AGENDA

All City meetings are conducted in accordance with the Open Meetings Act, a copy of which is available for public inspection on the north wall of the Council Chambers.

1.) Roll Call

2.) 2007-08 budget work session

Consideration of Airport Authority budget request - $53,000.00

The Council will take such action as they deem necessary on any agenda item.

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

September 4, 2007

7:00 p.m.

AGENDA

Gothenburg City Council meetings are conducted in accordance with the Open Meetings Act. The Open Meetings Act is posted on the north wall of the Council Chambers for public reference.

1.) Roll Call

2.) 7:00 p.m. – public hearing – Sufficiency of petition for paving on 22^nd Street between Ave H and J

3.) Approval of consent agenda:

a.) City Council minutes – August 21 and 28

b.)

c.)

d.)

e.)

3.) Approval of City and Public Works Division claims & September 9 payroll

4.) Open Forum

5.) Discussions:

a.) Eliminating the Dispatch Supervisor position

b.) Set hearing date for 2007-08 budget & approve budget for publication

c.)

d.)

e.)

f.)

The Council will review the above matters and take such action as they deem appropriate.

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

September 18, 2007

7:00 p.m.

AGENDA

Gothenburg City Council meetings are conducted in accordance with the Open Meetings Act. The Open Meetings Act is posted on the north wall of the Council Chambers for public reference.

1.) Roll Call

2.) 7:00 - Public hearing: 2006-07 budget

Approve additional 1% restricted funds authority

Adopt budget

Public hearing - Set final tax request and resulting levy 06-07 budget

Resolution setting levy

Public hearing – Review / approve updated zoning map

Public hearing – Liquor License for Pamida Stores

2.) Approval of consent agenda:

a.) City Council minutes – September 4

b.) Police Report - August

c.) Treasurer’s Report - August

d.) Planning & Zoning Commission minutes – September 11

3.) Approval of City and Public Works Division claims & September 6 payroll

4.) Open Forum

5.) Discussions:

a.) Anne Anderson – special designated liquor license for Wine & Beef Tasting at Stone Hearth

b.) Request for Special Designated License - Oct 6 wedding reception at Lafayette Park pavilion

c.) Resolution naming depositories – 2007-08

d.) Proposed agreement with Blasé – Strauser Memorial Chapel for sexton duties

e.)

f.)

g.)

h.)

The Council will review the above matters and take such action as they deem appropriate.

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

October 2, 2007

7:00 p.m.

AGENDA

Gothenburg City Council meetings are conducted in accordance with the Open Meetings Act. The Open Meetings Act is posted on the north wall of the Council Chambers for public reference.

1.) Roll Call

2.) 7:00 public hearing – Lakeside Fun Center liquor license

3.) Approval of consent agenda:

a.) City Council minutes – September 18

b.)

c.)

d.)

e.)

4.) Approval of City and Public Works Division claims & September 20 payroll

5.) Open Forum

6.) Discussions:

a.) Proposed Cemetery Sexton contract

b.) Fencing at the Water Tower

c.) Proposed ordinance to vacate a portion of 4^th Street east of Highway 47

d.) Removal of sand volley-ball courts at Lake Helen

e.) Cemetery Board request to extend new fencing at cemetery

f.)

g.)

h.)

The Council will review the above matters and take such action as they deem appropriate.

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

October 16, 2008

7:00 p.m.

AGENDA

Gothenburg City Council meetings are conducted in accordance with the Open Meetings Act. The Open Meetings Act is posted on the north wall of the Council Chambers for public reference.

1.) Roll Call

2.) 7:00 p.m. Public hearing – Special Use Permit – Pamida sign

3.) Approval of consent agenda:

a.) City Council minutes – October 2

b.) Planning & Zoning Commission minutes – October 9

c.) Treasurer’s Report – Sept 2007

d.)

e.)

4.) Approval of City and Public Works Division claims & October 4 payroll

5.) Open Forum

6.) Discussions:

a.) 2^nd reading Ordinance 820 to vacate a portion of 4^th Street east of Highway 47

b.) Removal of sand volleyball courts at Lake Helen

c.) Discussion on updating use fees / deposits / rents

d.) Terry Healey – Gothenburg Feed electrical bills

e.)

f.)

g.)

h.)

The Council will review the above matters and take such action as they deem appropriate.

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

November 6, 2007

7:00 p.m.

AGENDA

Gothenburg City Council meetings are conducted in accordance with the Open Meetings Act. The Open Meetings Act is posted on the north wall of the Council Chambers for public reference.

1.) Roll Call

2.) Approval of consent agenda:

a.) City Council minutes - October 16

b.) Cemetery Board minutes- October 1

c.) Police Report - October

d.)

e.)

3.) Approval of City and Public Works Division claims & October 18 payroll

4.) Open Forum

5.) Discussions:

a.) 3^rd / final reading Ordinance 820 vacating portion of 4^th Street east of Hiway 47

b.) Update use fees / deposits / rents

c.) Gothenburg Feed Products electric bill

d.) Lakeside Fun Center – request for special designated license for bowling tournament

e.) Ken Christiansen request for easement on the city property at the water tower.

f.) Replacement of library skylights

g.) Consideration of Ordinance Adopting the Sexual Predator Residency Restriction Act.

h.) Mower – parks

i.)

The Council will review the above matters and take such action as they deem appropriate.

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

November 20, 2007

7:00 p.m.

AGENDA

Gothenburg City Council meetings are conducted in accordance with the Open Meetings Act. The Open Meetings Act is posted on the north wall of the Council Chambers for public reference.

1.) Roll Call

2.) Approval of consent agenda:

a.) City Council minutes – November 6

b.) Planning & Zoning Commission minutes – November 13 (no quorum, meeting 11-20-07)

c.) Treasurer’s Report – October 2007

d.) Annual Treasurer’s Report

e.) Library Director’s Report – November 20

3.) Approval of City and Public Works Division claims & November 15^th payroll

4.) Open Forum

5.) Discussions:

a.) Resolution: Update use fees / deposits / rents

b.) Ken Christiansen request for easement or alley on the city property at the water tower.

c.) Ordinance: Sexual Predator Residency Restriction Act.

d.) Consideration / approval of Green Acres Subdivision

e.) Vehicle purchases – Police cruiser & Water Dep’t pick-up

f.) Placement of lifeguard chair at swimming pool

g.) Proposed ordinance regarding Chapter 9 building regulations

The Council will review the above matters and take such action as they deem appropriate.

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

December 4, 2007

7:00 p.m.

AGENDA

Gothenburg City Council meetings are conducted in accordance with the Open Meetings Act. The Open Meetings Act is posted on the north wall of the Council Chambers for public reference.

1.) Roll Call

2.) 7:00 public hearing - Application for Affordable Housing Program funds and Community Development Block Grant program

3.) Approval of consent agenda:

a.) City Council minutes – November 20

b.) Planning & Zoning Commission minutes – November 20

c.)

d.)

e.)

4.) Approval of City and Public Works Division claims & November 29 payroll

5.) Open Forum

6.) Discussions:

a.) Ken Christensen request for License to Maintain on city property east of the water tower

b.) Proposed ordinance regarding Chapter 9 building regulations

c.) January Council meeting dates

d.) Discussion / approval of credit card accounts

e.) Dawson Area Development - Discussion on Downtown Revitalization Grant

f.) Utility rate ordinance

g.)

h.)

The Council will review the above matters and take such action as they deem appropriate.

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

December 18, 2007

7:00 p.m.

AGENDA

Gothenburg City Council meetings are conducted in accordance with the Open Meetings Act. The Open Meetings Act is posted on the north wall of the Council Chambers for public reference.

1.) Roll Call

2.) Approval of consent agenda:

a.) City Council minutes – December 4

b.) Police Report - November

c.) Treasurer’s Report - November

d.) Planning & Zoning Commission minutes – December 11

e.)

3.) Approval of City and Public Works Division claims & December13 payroll

4.) Open Forum

5.) Discussions:

a.) 2^nd reading Ordinance 822 regarding Chapter 9 building regulations

b.) 2^nd reading Ordinance 823 updating utility rates

c.) Commemorative bricks by the Post Office

d.) Resolution: Doug Block request to convert irrigated farm ground to dry land status

e.) Ken Christensen request for License to Maintain on city property east of the water tower

f.) Peter Keiwit Grant

g.)

h.)

The Council will review the above matters and take such action as they deem appropriate.