April 20, 2026 at 6:30 PM - 2nd Council Regular Meeting

1. Mayor Mike Feeken calls City Council meeting to order, with the "Pledge of Allegiance" and the "Open Meeting Statement" as required by NE State Statutes 84-1407 through 84-1414; Mayor Feeken also states that the City Council may vote to go into Closed Session on any agenda item as allowed by NE State Statute 84-1410. 

2. Submittal of Requests for Future Agenda Items

3. Reserve Time to Speak on an Agenda Item

4. Mayor Feeken opens three (3) City of St. Paul "public hearings":
(1) Proposed amendment to the St. Paul Zoning to allow residential uses on the first floor of single-story buildings on a conditional use basis in the Central Business Zoning District in the City of St. Paul, NE, along with supplemental regulations pertaining to such residential use (Ordinance No. 1069).
(2) Proposed amendment to the City of St. Paul Municipal Code pertaining to parking in the Central Business Zoning District (Ordinance No. 1070).
(3) Proposed amendment to the City of St. Paul Municipal Code pertaining to Sidewalk Obstruction Permits in the Central Business Zoning District (Ordinance No. 1071).

5. Discuss - Approve / Deny the 2026 St. Paul Swimming Pool employee's hourly wage. 

6. Mayor Feeken opens the public comment period regarding a proposed amendment to the St. Paul Zoning to allow residential uses on the first floor of single-story buildings on a conditional use basis in the Central Business Zoning District in the City of St. Paul, NE, along with supplemental regulations pertaining to such residential use.
Mayor Feeken closes the public comment period.
b. Discuss - Approve / Deny the Ordinance No. 1069, amending Section 5.7 of the St. Paul Zoning Regulations related to regulation of the Central Business District to allow for Residential Uses on the first floor of single-story buildings, and to impose supplemental regulations; to repeal any ordinance, or parts of any ordinance in conflict with this ordinance; to provide for the effective date of such ordinance; and to provide for the publication of this ordinance in pamphlet form. 

• Introduce Ordinance, with NO second or roll call
• Waive Readings of Ordinance, with second and roll call
• Final Passage of Ordinance, with second and roll call.

7. Mayor Feeken opens the public comment period regarding a proposed amendment to the City of St. Paul Municipal Code pertaining to parking in the Central Business Zoning District.
Mayor Feeken closes the public comment period.
Discuss - Approve / Deny the Ordinance No. 1070, adopting new Section 5-925 of the City of St. Paul Municipal Code, related to parking in the Central Business District; to provide for the effective date of such ordinance; and to provide for the publication of this ordinance in pamphlet form. 

• Introduce Ordinance, with NO second or roll call
• Waive Readings of Ordinance, with second and roll call
• Final Passage of Ordinance, with second and roll call.

8. Mayor Feeken opens the public comment period regarding a proposed amendment to the City of St. Paul Municipal Code pertaining to Sidewalk Obstruction Permits.
a. Mayor Feeken closes public comment period. 
b. Discuss - Approve / Deny the Ordinance No. 1071, adopting new Section 8-208 to 8-213, inclusive, of the City of St. Paul Municipal Code related to sidewalk obstruction permits; to provide for the effective date of such ordinance; and to provide for the publication of this ordinance in pamphlet form. 

• Introduce Ordinance, with NO second or roll call
• Waive Readings of Ordinance, with second and roll call
• Final Passage of Ordinance, with second and roll call.

9. Discuss a home that is encroaching on a public alleyway (16 ft.) at 512 Baxter Street, more legally described as E1/2 of Lots Five (5) and (6), Block 108, Original Town, Howard County, St. Paul, Nebraska.
a. Discuss - Approve / Deny Nebraska Title Company, Grand Island, NE (Samantha Skov) requesting recordable documentation that the City Council has granted a variance for this encroachment. The authorization must confirm that the encroachment will not be required to be removed.

10. Discuss the City of St. Paul's 6-Month Department Status reporting: (1) Lights (James Summers, Electrical Commissioner); (2) Swimming Pool (Matt Helzer, Utilities Superintendent); (3) Sales Tax; (4) Keno; (5) Rural Economic Development Loan Grant (REDLG); (6) Tax Increment Financing (TIF); and (7) Park Improvement Grant  -  (Possible Action).

11. Discuss - Approve / Deny Grover Cleveland Alexander (GCA) Day "Fun Run"  - 
St. Paul Chamber of Commerce Jordan Bottolfson.

12. Discuss - Approve / Deny St. Paul Family Dental (Andrew Benson) Property Improvement Project (PIP) application in the amount of $9,712.50 regarding the replacement of all windows and one (1) door.  The St. Paul Development Corp. (SPDC) recommends approval of the Island Glass quote.

13. Discuss an amendment to the St. Paul Municipal Code to establish new Sections 5-403 to 5-406 of Chapter 5 related to the operation of Light-Weight E-Scooters, E-Bikes, and Hoverboards (possible action).
 

14. NUISANCES; AFFECT OF FAILURE TO ABATE
If the BELOW nuisances are not abated within the period given in the first (1st) notice, the City Council may determine to proceed with a second (2nd) notice in the same manner. The second (2nd) notice shall establish a date, time and place at which all interested parties may appear before the City Council. Any interested party may appeal such decision by the City Council.
Discuss - Approve / Deny moving forward with second (2nd) notice:
(1) Wayne or Lorna Wood - 918 Custer Street, more legally described as: Middle 75' of Lot Three (3), Block Five (5), Darnall's Addition, St. Paul, NE; and
(2) Adam Rasmussen - 521 7th Street, more legally described as Lots One (1) and Two (2), Block 91, Original Town, St. Paul, NE.

15. Discuss - Approve / Deny Consent Agenda Items: (1) Treasurer's Report of March 2026; (2) Minutes of April 6, 2026 (regular); (3) Disbursements of April 20, 2026; (4) Planning Commission Minutes of April 13, 2026; and (5) St. Paul Rescue Squad member Desiree Perrel, St. Paul, NE.

16. Discuss - Approve / Deny transferring City of St. Paul funds in the amount of $75,000 from the Sales Tax Money Market #504420 to the Sales Tax Checking #300277 regarding the transfers into: (1) Street - Motor Vehicle Tax; (2) Fire Station Proceeds; and (3) 25% Infrastructure when sales tax proceeds are deposited into the City account. 

17. Discuss - Approve / Deny posting (in-house) and advertising for the position of a City of St. Paul Deputy Clerk
a. Discuss City Clerk/Deputy Clerk position - possible action.

18. ACKNOWLEDGMENT
On Wednesday, April 15, 2026, the Elmwood Cemetery Board had a discussion on increasing the cost of the (1) Elmwood Cemetery lot spaces; (2) Niche spaces; (3) daily and weekend Open and Close fees for lot spaces & niches; and (4) no Open and Close work on Sundays.  

19. Chief of Police Dan Howard updates: 
(1) Activity Report. 

20. Utilities Superintendent Helzer updates

21. Mayor Mike Feeken updates:
(1) City Clerk Trainee hours can begin as early as June 23, 2026 (70 days x 8 hours = 560 x $25 = $14,000).

22. Public Announcements

23. Closed Session: The City of St. Paul reserves the right to go into Closed Session when it is clearly necessary to protect the public interest or for the prevention of needless injury to the reputation of an individual; or pending litigation

24. Mayor Feeken adjourns City Council meeting.

25. Informational Items:
(1) St. Paul Fire and Rescue Roster.
(2) City Receipts March 2026.
(3) The March 2026 Revenue and Expenditure Guideline can be viewed at the City Office.

26. This agenda, including supporting documentation, is available for public viewing during normal business hours at the City Office, 704 6th Street, St. Paul, Nebraska.

The City of St. Paul abides by the Nebraska Open Meetings Act in conducting business.  A copy of the Nebraska Open Meetings Act is on display in the meeting room as required by Nebraska State Law.
The Mayor and City Council reserve the right to enter into an Executive Session at any time during the meeting, in accordance with the Nebraska Open Meetings Act, even though the closed session may not be indicated on the Agenda.
It is the intention of the Mayor and City Council to take up the items on the agenda in sequential order.  However, the Mayor and City Council reserves the right to take up matters in a different order to accommodate the schedules of the City Council members, person(s) having items on the agenda, and the public.  The City of St. Paul reserves the right to adjust the order of items on the agenda.
Anyone wishing to speak may be limited to three (3) to five (5) minutes per person.  Please utilize 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.