August 22, 2023 at 7:00 PM - City Council Regular Meeting

1. Call to Order

1.A. This is an Open Meeting of the Hickman Nebraska Governing Body. The City of Hickman abides by the Nebraska Open Meetings Act in conducting business. A copy of the Nebraska Open Meetings Act is on display in this meeting room as required by Nebraska State Law. Notice of meeting and copies of this agenda have been publicly posted prior to the meeting at the Hickman City Hall, Hickman U.S. Post Office, U-Stop Market and the City of Hickman website.

1.B. Participant Sign-In Sheet Available & Disclosure of Meeting Recording Process Notice Posted.

1.C. Registered Agenda Speakers: All individuals requesting to be Registered Agenda Speakers must fill out a Registered Speaker Card & submit to Recording Clerk. The Mayor or Presiding Meeting Officer reserves the right to deny this request, or will call you to the podium when your agenda item is ready to be heard. Presentations, if allowed, may be limited to five (5) minutes per person, with a limit of three (3) individuals speaking per topic position. Please come to the podium, and clearly state your name and address for the record and the agenda topic you wish to speak upon in a professional manner. All individuals requesting to hand out documents to City Council Members must deliver them directly to the City Clerk for distribution. 

1.D. The City Council may vote to go into Executive Closed Session on any agenda item as allowed by Nebraska State Law. The Governing Body may be excused and re-enter the City Council meeting room at any time after reconvening open session.

2. Pledge of Allegiance

3. Roll Call

4. Mayor Communications

5. Consent Agenda

5.A. Approval of August 8, 2023 City Council Meeting Minutes

5.B. Claims and Accounts Payable Report

5.C. Statement of Accounts and Budget Cash Report as of July 31, 2023

5.D. Monthly City Sales Tax Report

6. Proclamations, Presentations, Appointments, Affirmations & Introductions - None

7. Reports

7.A. Public Works and Parks and Recreation Department

7.B. City Code Violations, Abatements, Nuisances and Permits

7.C. Water Plant Improvements Update 

7.D. Wastewater Plant Improvements Update 

8. Public Hearings

8.A. Public Hearing concerning an application to the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission for a Recreational Trails Program (RTP) grant. This grant is available to local governments for the development and maintenance of recreational trails and trail-related facilities.

9. Unfinished Business

9.A. Ordinance 2023-11, 2023 City of Hickman Zoning Regulations and Zoning Map (Second Reading)

10. New Business

10.A. Consideration of Letter of Intent for Mixed-Use Development in Hickman, Nebraska by B & R Stores, Inc (Developer)

10.B. Consideration of Certificate of Substantial Completion of Culvert/Underpass Phase of 68th Street  & Hickman Road Roundabout Project 

10.C. Local Recommendation of Approval for American Legion Post 105 Liquor License Manager Michael A. Lindgren

10.D. Consideration of 9th & Larkspur Street Repairs

10.E. Discussion & Consideration of the Operation & Maintenance of the City's Electrical Infrastructure and functions of City Staff. 

10.F. Resolution 2023-14,  Application for Federal Assistance from the Recreational Trails Program for the purpose of extending the City's existing trail system. 

10.G. Resolution 2023-15, Interlocal Agreement between the City of Lincoln on behalf of the Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department and City of Hickman for the purpose of providing health regulation and enforcement within the extra-territorial jurisdiction of the City of Hickman. 

11. City Administrator’s Report

12. Governing Body Comments & Council Correspondence

12.A. League of Nebraska Municipalities 2023 Annual Conference September 27-29, 2023, Lincoln, Ne 

13. Meeting Adjournment