CITY COUNCIL MEETING

January 8, 2008

7:00 p.m.

 

The January meeting dates were changed to the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays to avoid conflicts with New Year holiday.  There are five Tuesdays in January.

 

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 18

            b.)  Police Report - December

            c.)  Tree Board minutes- June 25

            d.) 

            e.)

 

3.)  Approval of City and Public Works Division claims & December 27 payroll

 

4.)  Open Forum

 

5.)  Discussions:

 

            a.)  3rd / final reading Ordinance 822 re: Chapter 9 building regulations

            b.)  3rd / final reading Ordinance 823 updating utility rates

            c.)  Approval of CDBG application for $250,000 for street improvements and resolution authorizing signature of all documents associated with the application.

            d.)   Redevelopment Authority request for sales tax funds for interest payment - $36,742.72

            e.)   Resolution regarding user fees

            f.)    Real Estate (possible executive session)

            g.)  Underground sprinkler system for EG West Park

            h.)  Final pay request Mann Hay - $250,000

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

January 22, 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 – 1 & 6 Year Road Program

 

3.)  Approval of consent agenda:

 

            a.)  City Council minutes – January 8, 2008

            b.)  Planning & Zoning Commission minutes – December 11

            c.)  Treasurer’s Report - December

            d.)  Library Director’s Report – Nov – Jan

            e.)

 

3.)  Approval of City and Public Works Division claims & January10 payroll

 

4.)  Open Forum

 

5.)  Discussions:

 

            a.)  Employee Relations Committee recommendations – Employee Dinner Feb 1

                                                                                                    - Floating Holiday – Feb 18

            b.)  Request for Reuse Funds – Gothenburg Feed & Buss Stop

            c.)  Personnel and committee appointments & approval of fire department roster

            d.)   Ordinances to create water, sewer, & gap paving districts in GRN subdivision

            e.)   Stan Jordan – request for use of Ehmen Park and streets for promotion of scholarship  June 14

            f.)  Renewal of Maintenance Agreement #56 with NE Dept of Roads

            g.)  Review and approve contracts for street improvements on Jefferson St from Ave J  - K

            h.)  Lakeside Fun Center request for special designated licenses – Feb 3 and Feb 17

            i.)  Consideration bids for playground equipment

            j.)  Consider application for Department of Environmental Quality grant for recycled tires in parks

 

 

 

 

 

 

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

February 5, 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.)  Approval of consent agenda:

 

            a.)  City Council minutes – January 22

            b.) 

            c.)

            d.)

            e.)

 

3.)  Approval of City and Public Works Division claims & January 24 payroll

 

4.)  Open Forum

 

5.)  Discussions:

 

            a.)  Request from Relay for Life to use Lake Helen Area, July 2008

            b.)  Nate Wyatt – discussion of employee pension terms and possible changes  (removed)

            c.)  Ordinance updating codes – 2006 International Building Code

    2006 International Residential Code

    2008 National Electric Code

    2006 International Plumbing Code

    2006 International Mechanical Code

            d.)  Proposed ordinance adopting 2006 International Energy Conservation Code

            e.)  Consider purchase of heat pumps at the swimming pool

            f.) 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

February 19, 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.)  Approval of consent agenda:

 

            a.)  City Council minutes – February 5

            b.)  Cemetery Board minutes – February 4

            c.)  Planning & Zoning Commission minutes – February 12

            d.)  Treasurer’s Report – January

            e.)

 

3.)  Approval of City and Public Works Division claims & February 7 payroll

 

4.)  Open Forum

 

5.)  Discussions:

 

            a.)  2nd reading Ordinance 827 regarding updated construction codes

            b.)  2nd reading Ordinance 828 adopting 2006 Energy Conservation Code

            c.)  Approval of automatic liquor license renewals

            d.)  Consideration / approval of skid steer bids

            e.)  Discussion of establishing hiking / biking trail along NPPD property

            f.)  First State Bank request to use the 4-Plex on Saturday March 22nd

            g.)  Dawson Public Power District tower lease – Fire Dept

            h.)  Proposed resolution regarding 1999B Sales Tax Bonds for 4th Street – $240,589

            i.)  Proposed resolution regarding Sales Tax Bonds for Industrial Tract – $60,000

            j.)  Proposed resolution to pay Reuse Fund bonds for Industrial Tract - $94.915

            k.)  Approve plans and specifications and authorize bids for Crown Housing project

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

March 4, 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 Public Hearing - Downtown Revitalization Grant

 

Approval of consent agenda:

 

            a.)  City Council minutes – February 19

            b.)  Cemetery board minutes- February 25

            c.)

            d.)

            e.)

 

3.)  Approval of City and Public Works Division claims & Feb 21 payroll

 

4.)  Open Forum

 

5.)  Discussions:

 

            a.)  3rd / final reading Ordinance 827 regarding updated construction codes

            b.)  3rd / final reading Ordinance 828 adopting 2006 Energy Conservation Code

c.)  Appoint Fire Chief – Mark Ballmer

            d.)  Consideration of Jefferson St Water and Sewer Bids and awarding the contract

            e.) 

            f.) 

            g.)

            h.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

March 18, 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 on special use permit request to install modular home 1402 8th Street – Scott Williams

 

3.)  Approval of consent agenda:

 

            a.)  City Council minutes – March 4

            b.)  Police Report - March

            c.)  Planning & Zoning Commission minutes – March 11

            d.)  Library Directors Report – Jan – March

e.)  Treasurer’s Report - March

            f.)   Board of Adjustment minutes - March 14

 

4.)  Approval of City and Public Works Division claims & March 6 payroll

 

5.)  Open Forum

 

6.)  Discussions:

 

            a.)  Proposed Resolution to sell excess property

            b.)  Proposed Resolution allowing NCIP participation

            c.)  Consideration and award contract for District 2008-1 Paving.

            d.)  Discussion on smoking policy for 4-Plex and Swimming Pool area

            e.) 

            f.) 

            g.)

            h.)

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

April 1, 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.)  Approval of consent agenda:

 

            a.)  City Council minutes – March 18

            b.) 

            c.)

            d.)

            e.)

 

3.)  Approval of City and Public Works Division claims & March 20 payroll

 

4.)  Open Forum

 

5.)  Discussions:

 

            a.)   Review & approval of 2006-07 audit of City and Public Works Division funds

            b.)  Approve appointment to Planning & Zoning Commission – Louis Bovitz

            c.)   Proposed ordinance to vacate platted street in Blocks 33, Vails Villa Subdivision

            d.)   Proposed ordinance prohibiting tobacco products in the Recreation facility

            e.)   Appoint Jason Suelter of Structural Design Group as Building Inspector – Single Application for NSG construction project

            f.)   Discussion regarding State of Nebraska making residential electrical inspections

            g.)

            h.)

 

 

 

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


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

April 15, 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 on revised 22nd Street paving project

 

3.)  Approval of consent agenda:

 

            a.)  City Council minutes – April 1

            b.)  Police Report - March

            c.)  Treasurer’s Report - March

            d.)  Planning & Zoning Commission minutes – April 8

            e.)

 

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

 

5.)  Open Forum

 

6.)  Discussions:

 

            a.)  Approval of Special Conditions for Release of CDBG Funds

            b.)  2nd reading Ordinance 830 prohibiting tobacco products at City Recreation Area

            c.)  Approval & payment to Van Kirk Construction for Jefferson Street - $102,699.63

            d.)  Proposed ordinance vacating a portion of easement in Block B, Hiles & Reynolds Addition

            e.)  Discussion regarding State of Nebraska making residential electrical inspections

            f.)  Possible purchase of lot at 702 10th Street

            g.)

            h.)

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

May 6, 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 on Redevelopment Plan for Pelstar commercial building project and tax increment financing

 

3.)  Approval of consent agenda:

 

            a.)  City Council minutes – April 15

            b.)  Tree Board minutes – April 17

            c.)  Board of Adjustment minutes – April 25

            d.)  Planning & Zoning Commission minutes – April 30

            e.)  Police Report – April 2008

 

4.)  Approval of City and Public Works Division claims & April 17 & May 1 payroll

 

5.)  Open Forum

 

6.)  Discussions:

 

            a.)  3rd / final reading Ordinance 830 prohibiting tobacco products at recreation areas

            b.)  Discussion regarding State of Nebraska making residential electrical inspections

c.)  Proposed resolution to sell excess copper and aluminum

            d.)  Approval of Special Designated Liquor License – Pony Express Chevrolet Business After Hours

e.)  Award Contract for Administration of CDBG #07PW014 Project - 22nd Street Paving

            f.)  Approval of Environmental Review Record – 22nd Street paving project

            g.)  Discussion on trash rates

            h.)  Pony Express Chevrolet request to purchase west one-half of Ave D between 4th & 5th Street

            i.)  Bike and skateboard riding on sidewalks downtown

            j.)  Proposed ordinance creating Street Improvement District 101 – 22nd Street, Ave G – H

            k.) Proposed ordinance creating Street Improvement District 102 – 23rd Street, Ave G – H

            l.)  Lafayette Park Depot –lease to Shiloh McVay for pre-school

            m.) Proposed Resolution to change Personnel Policy regarding on-call compensation

            n.)  Proposed Resolution approving Redevelopment Plan - Pelshaw commercial building project

            o.)  Approval & payment to Paulsen’s for Jefferson Str paving - $14,315.40 (registered warrant)

            p.)  Trevor Franzen– Eagle Scout Project (concrete fence rail along dam at Lake Helen)

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                                     NOTICE OF CITY COUNCIL RETREAT

             May 15, 2008

 

            NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, the Mayor and City Council of Gothenburg, Dawson County, NE, will meet on Thursday, May 15, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, which meeting will be open to the public and the press.  This meeting will be a “retreat” format for purposes of providing detail information and discussion on subjects requiring future Council action.  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: 5-13-08

City Hall                                                                       No quorum

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.)    Employee health insurance – discussion on costs, current policy, and options for possible changes to the policy

 

 

The Committee / Board will take such action as they deem necessary on any agenda item.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

May 20, 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.)  Approval of consent agenda:

a.)  City Council minutes – May 6

            b.)  Treasurer’s report - April

            c.)  Cemetery board minutes – May 5

            d.)  Library Director’s report – March - May

           

             

 

3.)  Approval of City and Public Works Division claims & May 15 payroll

 

4.)  Open Forum

 

5.)  Discussions:

 

            a.)  Proposed ordinance to increase trash rates

            b.) Consideration of sale of west half abandoned Ave D between 5th and 6th Streets and the adjacent triangle shaped lot

            c.)  2nd reading Ordinance 832 creating Paving District 101, 22nd Street, Ave G - H

            d.)  2nd reading Ordinance 833 creating Paving District 102, 23rd Street, Ave G - H

            e.)  Intent to apply for Trails grant

            f.)  Gothenburg Improvement Co funding request - $16,000 from Sales Tax for interest on industrial tract loan

            g.)  Proposed ordinance to refund 2001 bonds

            h.)  Claims to Miller & Assoc:   $8446.21 Jefferson Street construction observation

                                                                        $17,300.00 Jefferson Street design

            i.)  Employee health insurance renewal

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

No Quorum, meeting / hearing held open until June 10, 2008

 

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

June 3, 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 to determine sufficiency of petition request for paving 5th Street between Ave D and Lake Avenue

 

3.)  Approval of consent agenda:

 

            a.)  City Council minutes – May 20

           

           

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

 

5.)  Open Forum

 

6.)  Discussions:

 

            a.)  Proposed ordinance creating Street Improvement District 117  – 5th Street, Ave D – Lake Avenue

            b.)  3rd / final reading Ordinance 832 creating Street Improvement District 115 - 22nd Street, Ave G - H

            c.)  3rd / final reading Ordinance 833 creating Street Improvement District 116 -  23rd Street, Ave G - H

            d.)  2nd reading Ordinance 834 increasing trash rates

            e.)  Appointment to Municipal Finance Organization – Mark Ballmer

            f.)   Proposed resolution to call 2001 Various Purpose bonds – GIC 3rd Addition

            g.)  Request for sales tax funds for interest on RDA loan - $33,826.15

            h.)  Renewal of NMPP Cost of Service/Rate Design Study Contract

            i.)   Chase Dachtler – skateboard park

            J.)  Consider / approve purchase of tax increment financing bonds from sales tax funds for Orscheln project - $400,000

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

June 17, 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.)  Approval of consent agenda:

 

            a.)  City Council minutes – June 3, cont’d

            b.)  Police Report - May

            c.)  Planning & Zoning Commission minutes – June 10

 

3.)  Approval of City and Public Works Division claims & June 12 payroll

 

4.)  Open Forum

 

5.)  Discussions:

 

            a.)  3rd / final reading Ordinance 832 creating Street Improvement District 115 - 22nd Street, Ave G - H

            b.)  3rd / final reading Ordinance 833 creating Street Improvement District 116 -  23rd Street, Ave G - H

            c.)  Lease agreement for Little Depot in Lafayette Park – Shiloh McVay

            d.)  Fire Dept request for special designated liquor license for Fireman’s Ball July 19

            e.)  J & Pam Buddenberg – rain water / sewer issues on 11th Street

           

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

July 1, 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.)  Approval of consent agenda:

 

            a.)  City Council minutes – June 17

            b.)  Treasurer’s Report - May

            c.)

 

3.)  Approval of City and Public Works Division claims & June 26 payroll

 

4.)  Open Forum

 

5.)  Discussions:

 

            a.)  Sewer / water issues 11th Street area

            b.)  Review / approve engineering contract for street improvements on 22nd Street east of Ave G

            c.)  Review / approve engineering contract for street improvements on 23rd Street east of Ave G

            d.)  Review / approve engineering contract for street improvements on 5th Str – Ave D to Lake Ave

            e.)  Proposed ordinance Re: City Administrator Position

            f.)   Discussion and action on unsafe structure – garage at 1302 Ave D

            g.)  Rotary Club request for fireworks funding

            h.)  Proposed ordinance designating territory within 1 mile of Gothenburg corporate limits (1 mile beyond Pony Express Greenhouse)

            i.) 

               

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

July 15, 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 Eagle Crest Academy

 public hearing -  owner occupied housing rehab grant application

 

3.)  Approval of consent agenda:

 

            a.)  City Council minutes –  July 1

            b.)  Police Report - June

            c.)  Tree Board minutes – June 25

            d.)  Treasurer’s Report - June

 

4.)  Approval of City and Public Works Division claims & July 10 payroll

 

5.)  Open Forum

 

6.)  Discussions:

 

            a.)   Discuss and approve contracts with Miller & Assoc for study of sanitary sewer system and design services for installation of 15 inch sewer line in 11th Street area east of Avenue I

            b.)  2nd reading – Ordinance 837 re: City Administrator position

            c.)  Authorize Mayor to sign all documents relating to Special Conditions of CDBG 08-DTR-006

            d.)  Award & award signature of Administrative Services contract - CDBG 08-DTR-006

            e.)  Consideration of ReTree Nebraska grant

            f.)  Proposed ordinance putting Water System Fluoridation on general election ballot

            g.) Requests from skateboarders: use of cement pad north of swimming pool for skate park

                                                                   including costs of equipment in 2008-09 budget

            h.)  Chamber of Commerce – Special Designated Liquor License for Business-After-Hours

                                  August 8 – Nebraska Salt & Grain

                                  August 15 – Gothenburg Tire

            i.)  Proposed Resolution setting hearing date re: Resolution of Necessity for Sanitary Sewer Dist. 33 

           

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

August 5, 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.)  Public hearing - Proposed Resolution of Necessity for Sewer District #33

                              - Proposed Resolution ordering construction of Sewer District #33

 

3.)  Approval of consent agenda:

            a.)  City Council minutes – July 15

            b.)  Library Director’s Report – May - July

            c.)  Planning & Zoning Commission minutes - July 15

            d.)  Police Report - July

4.)  Approval of City and Public Works Division claims & July 24 payroll

 

5.)  Open Forum

            Rec’d Resolution from Airport Authority for 2008-09 tax allocation of $62,540 (action will be required during budget preparation, prior to September 1)

 

 

6.)  Consideration / approval of Mayor’s recommended appointment of Tim Strauser as East Ward Council member to replace Roger Dudley

                   Administer Oath of Office to incoming Council member

 

7.)  Elect Council President

 

8.)  Discussions:

            a.)  3rd / final reading Ordinance 837 re: duties of City Administrator

            b.)  Condition of garage property 1302 Ave D - 30-day extension expired August 1

            c.)   Contract with Miller and Associates - Sewer system study

            d.)   Review / approve License to Maintain to use platted alley for garage access – 2015 Ave F

            e.)   Gothenburg Feed Products – electrical billing issues

f.)   Approve Drawings, Specifications for Sanitary Sewer District #33 and set bid date for August

       28th at 2:00 PM

g.)  Dawson Area Development – request community support in application of Business Entrepreneurial Act Grant for Dawson County

            h.)  Job’s Daughters – request to use tennis courts for teen dance

            i.)   Claim for damages from water / sewer backup – Delvin Seil - $8263.27

 

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

 

 

              

 

              

 

 

 

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

August 19, 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.)  Approval of consent agenda:

 

            a.)  City Council minutes – August 5

            b.)  Treasurer’s Report - July

            c.)  Planning & Zoning Commission minutes – August 12

 

3.)  Approval of City and Public Works Division claims & August 7 payroll

 

4.)  Open Forum

 

5.)  Discussions:

 

            a.)  Consider / adopt changes to employee pension plan

            b.)  Consider / establish committee to review proposals for Downtown Revitalization Planning

c.)   Review / Approval Re-subdivision of GRN 2nd Subdivision (CROWN Housing area, Jefferson                        St. extended east of Ave J)

            d)  Consideration of Airport Authority resolution requesting tax funds 2008-09 - $62,540

            e)  Set dates for budget work session and hearing date for 2008-09 budget

            f)  Resolution approving Facility Planning Grant Application (sewer system study) $28,650

            g.)  Gardenaires – painting the ‘ugly corner’ at Hiway 47 & 30

            h.)  Proposed ordinance authorizing gap paving of Avenue I from alley south to 22nd Street 

           

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING

  City Council

August 27, 2008

 

            NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, the Mayor and City Council of Gothenburg, Dawson County, NE, will meet on Wednesday, August 27, 2008 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.

 

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: 8-25-07

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

3.)    2008-09 budget work session

                     

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

September 2, 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 – Proposed redevelopment plan for commercial project at 818 Ave F

 

3.)  Approval of consent agenda:

            a.)  City Council minutes – August 19 & August 27

            b.)  Board of Adjustment minutes – August 19

            c.)  Cemetery Board minutes – August 4

4.)  Approval of City and Public Works Division claims & August 21 payroll

 

5.)  Open Forum

 

6.)  Discussions:

            a.)  Consider / award bids for Ave I sewer project

            b.)  Approve contract with JEO Consulting Group for planning portion of downtown revitalization project

c.)  Approve drawings & specifications for Street Impr District #114 (22nd St, Ave H - J) and set bid date

d.)  Approve drawings & specifications for Street Impr District #115 (22nd Str, Ave G - H) and set bid date

e.)  Approve drawings & specifications for Street Impr District #116 (23rd St, Ave G - H) and set bid date

f.)  Approve drawings & specifications for Street Impr. District #117 (5th St, Lake Ave - Ave D) and set bid date

g.)  Chamber of Commerce – request for Special Designated license for Beef & Wine Tasting event September 26 at Stone Hearth Estates

                                            - Approval of parade routes September 19 & 20 and Lake Ave for pedal pull & bed races

            h.)  Request to block a portion of 10th Street by Sun Theatre for youth street dance Sept 20

i.)  Proposed ordinance authorizing gap paving of Avenue I from alley south to 22nd Street 

            j..)  Approve drawings & specifications for Street Impr District #118 and set bid date

            k.)  Review and approve proposed 2008-09 budget for publication and hearing

            l.) 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

September 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 for fence – 110 16th Street

                         Public hearing – 2008-09 budget

Approve additional 1% restricted funds authority

                                                Adopt budget

                          Public hearing - Set final tax request and resulting levy 2008-09 budget

                                                 Resolution setting levy

 

3.)  Approval of consent agenda:

 

            a.)  City Council minutes – September 2

            b.)  Planning & Zoning Commission minutes – September 2 & 9

            c.)  Police Report - August

            d.)  Treasurer’s Report - August

            e.)  Library directors report – July - Sept

 

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

 

5.)  Open Forum

 

6.)  Discussions:

 

            a.)  Review and approval of employee pension plan documents

            b.)  Proposed resolution applying for Transportation Enhancement funds for hike / bike trail

            c.)  Consider adoption of rules for participation in NPPD’s EnergyWise program

            d.)  

            e.) 

            f.) 

            g.)

            h.)

 

 

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

           

 

 

 

 

 

 

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

October 7, 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.)  Approval of consent agenda:

 

            a.)  City Council minutes – September 16

            b.)  Police Report - September

            c.)

            d.)

            e.)

 

3.)  Approval of City and Public Works Division claims & September 18 and October 2 payrolls

 

4.)  Open Forum

 

5.)  Discussions:

 

            a.)  Consider and award paving bids – Districts #114, #115, #116#117, #118

            b.)  Review and approval of employee pension plan documents Moved to 10-21-08

            c.)  Request for license to maintain fence on right-of-way at 110 16th Street  

            d.)  Appoint Building Inspector – Doug Swanson

            e.)  Approve project agreement for ReTree Nebraska grant

            f.)  Approval of Drawdown #1 on downtown project to JEO Consulting Group - $2550.00

            g.)  Approval of Change Order #1 – Jefferson St water and sewer project

            h.)  Final application for payment Jefferson St water and sewer project- Van Kirk Bros - $18,473.47

            i.)  Review & accept Certificate of Substantial Completion – Jefferson St water / sewer project

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

                       

                             

 

 

 

 

 

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

October 21, 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.)  Approval of consent agenda:

 

            a.)  City Council minutes – October 7

            b.)  Cemetery Board minutes – September 25 & October 9

            c.)  Treasurer’s Report - September

            d.)

            e.)

 

3.)  Approval of City and Public Works Division claims & October 16 payroll

 

4.)  Open Forum

 

5.)  Discussions:

 

            a.)  Proposed resolution approving Money Accumulation Pension Plan for the Employees of the City

                  Proposed resolution approving the 457 Pension Plan for the Employees of the City

            b.)  Approve appointment of Volunteer Firemen: Koby Rickertson, Dan Walker, Dustin Cullen

            c.)  Gardenaires – present preliminary design for northeast corner Highway 47 / 30

            d.)  Blaine Peterson – request to de-annex lots in Peterson Estates Subdivision

            e.)  Resolution adopting the FTC Fair & Accurate Transaction Act Plan

            f.) 

            g.)

            h.)

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

                             

 

 

 

 

 

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

November 4, 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.

 

 

 

Due to lack of a quorum on the November 4, there will be only one regular meeting in November, on the 18th at 7:00 p.m.  If an emergency arises, a special meeting will be called.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING

City Council

November 7, 2008

 

            NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, the Mayor and City Council of Gothenburg, Dawson County, NE, will meet on Friday, November 7, 2008 at 4:00 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: 11-5-08

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.)    Consider and approve vacation of GRN Second Subdivision, an addition replatting Lots 2 – 4, inclusive and 13-17, inclusive, and the vacated alley lying between Lot 4 and 13, GRN Subdivision, City of Gothenburg, Dawson County, Nebraska

3.)     

 

The Committee / Board will take such action as they deem necessary on any agenda item.

 

 

 

 

 

 

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

November 18, 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.)  Approval of consent agenda:

 

            a.)  City Council minutes – October 21 & November 7

            b.)  Annual Treasurer’s Report – 2007-08

            c.)  Cemetery Board minutes – November 3

            d.)

            e.)

 

3.)  Approval of City and Public Works Division claims & October 30 & November 14 payrolls

 

4.)  Open Forum

 

5.)  Discussions:

 

            a.)  Approval of Drawdown #1 07-PW-014 street improvements - $20,054 Miller & Assoc

            b.)  Approval of Drawdown #2 07-PW-014 street improvements - $1100 Dawson Area Development

            c.)  Approve resolution to sell excess property

            d.)  Approval of Drawdown #2 downtown project - $5250 JEO Consulting Group

            e.)  Animal boarding fee agreement with Gothenburg Animal Hospital

            f.)  RDA request for grant of $41,500 Sales Tax Funds for Hilltop Estates assessments

            g.)  Chamber of Commerce to close a street for Christmas Holiday Magic

            h.) Authorize purchase of police cruiser

            i.)  Electric heart pump incentive analysis

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

December 2, 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.)  Approval of consent agenda:

 

            a.)  City Council minutes – November 18

            b.)  Treasurer’s Report - October

            c.)

           

3.)  Approval of City and Public Works Division claims & November 27 payroll

 

4.)  Adjournment

 

5.)  Administer Oath of Office – Joyce Hudson, Jeff Whiting, Roger Dudley

 

6.)  Convene newly elected Council

 

a.)  Roll Call

b.)  Election of Council President

 

7.)  Open Forum

 

8.)  Discussions:

 

            a.)  Award bids for Cemetery ReTree Nebraska grant project

            b.)  Proposed ordinance prohibiting fluoride in water per election results

            c.)  Sign Committee / Entrance sign

d.)  Appoint Dean Prochnow, PE as Building Inspector – Single Application for Central NE Seed Co construction project

            e.) Presentation / approval of Downtown Revitalization Plan proposal

            f)

           

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

December 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 1 Year & 6 Year road program

 

3.)  Approval of consent agenda:

 

            a.)  City Council minutes – December 2

            b.)  Police report - November

            c.)  Cemetery Sexton Report - November

            d.)  Treasurer’s Report – November

            e.)  Planning & Zoning Commission minutes – December 9

           

3.)  Approval of City and Public Works Division claims & December 11 payroll

 

4.)  Open Forum

 

5.)  Discussions:

 

            a.)  2nd reading Ordinance #840 – prohibit fluoride in city water system

            b.)  Review and award bid for 2009 skid steer loader

            c.)  Proposed ordinance to vacate platted alley in Goshen Subdivision

            d.)  Proposed Greenacres Subdivision GIC 2nd Subdivision Storm Water Project

            e.)  Approval of Drawdown #3 to JEO Consulting – Downtown Revitalization Project - $14,963

            f.)  Approval of Professional Services Contract w/ West Central NE Development District

            g.)  Approval of documents relative to Owner Occupied Housing grant

            h.)  CWSRF Facility Planning Grant - #20,000

            i.)  Appointment to Airport Authority

            j.)  Community Redevelopment Authority request for sales tax funds to pay loan interest $38,436.71

            k.)  Interlocal agreement with Dawson County Railroad Transportation Safety District

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

December 16

Approval of documents relative to Owner Occupied Housing grant:

            DED Contract

Grantee Information Sheet

Environmental Review

Authorization to Request Funds

Financial Management

Procurement Standards & Code of conduct

Excessive Force Certification

Fair Housing

Implementation Schedule

OOR Program Guidelines