May 18, 2026 at 6:30 PM - 2nd Council Regular Meeting

1. Mayor Mike Feeken calls the meeting to order regarding the regular City Council meeting and the Community Development Agency (CDA) meeting, 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. Discuss - Approve / Deny the City of St. Paul's 2024-2025 Financial Statement. Gary Hinrichs with Dana F. Cole & Co., Ord, NE will perform a brief summary of the Statement.

5. Mayor Feeken closes the REGULAR City Council meeting and opens the Community Development Agency (CDA) meeting of the City of St. Paul, Nebraska.

6. CITY OF ST. PAUL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (CDA) MEETING: 
Mayor Feeken opens the Community Development Agency (CDA) meeting regarding discussion and action pertaining to the potential sale of lot(s) in the Middle Loup River Subdivision.  This agenda item may be considered in Closed Session.

7. 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, specifically to hold a strategy session with respect to real estate negotiations related to the potential sale of lot(s) in the Middle Loup River Subdivision. 
*** Note attendance of individuals to be in Closed Session.
(a) Adjourn Closed Session.
(b) Action Taken. 

8. Discuss - Approve Mayor Feeken signing the "Assignment and Assumption of Redevelopment Agreement" for the project discussed previously, which is in the Middle Loup River Subdivision.

9. Mayor Feeken CLOSES the City of St. Paul Community Development Agency (CDA) meeting, and REOPENS the City of St. Paul's REGULAR Council meeting.

10. REGULAR CITY OF ST. PAUL COUNCIL MEETING: 
Mayor Feeken reopens the Regular City Council meeting regarding the discussion and action pertaining to the potential sale of lot(s) in the Middle Loup River Subdivision. This agenda item may be considered in Closed Session.

11. 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, specifically to hold a strategy session with respect to real estate negotiations related to the potential sale of lot(s) in the Middle Loup River Subdivision. 
*** Note attendance of individuals to be in Closed Session.
(a) Adjourn Closed Session.
(b) Action Taken. 

12. Discuss - Approve Mayor Feeken signing the "Assignment and Assumption of Redevelopment Agreement" for the project discussed previously, which is in the Middle Loup River Subdivision.

13. Discussion / Action regarding proposed conveyance of the vacated south half (S1/2) of alley in Block 108, Original Town, Howard County, St. Paul, NE to Chad W. and Tonya L. Shriner for one dollar ($1.00). The vacated south half (S1/2) alley was considered and approved at the Monday, May 4, 2026, City Council meeting, with Ordinance No. 1070 recorded at the Howard County Register of Deeds.

14. 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 Six (6), Block 108, Original Town, Howard County, St. Paul, Nebraska.
a. Approve / Introduce Ordinance No. 1071 to vacate the north half (N1/2) of the alley in Block 108, Original Town, St. Paul, Nebraska; and to declare an effective date. The property is more legally described as: Commencing at the southeast corner of Lot Seven (7), Block One Hundred Eight (108), in the Original Town of St. Paul, Howard County, Nebraska, said point being the True Point of Beginning; thence northerly along the East line of said Lot Seven (7) to the northeast corner of Lot Eight (8) in said Block; thence easterly along an extension of the North line of said Lot Eight (8) to the northwest corner of Lot One (1) in said Block; thence southerly along the West line of said Lot One (1) to the southeast corner of Lot Two (2) in said Block; thence westerly along an extension of the South line of said Lot Two (2) to the True Point of Beginning. 
*Introduce Ordinance, with NO second or roll call
*Waive three (3) readings of Ordinance, with second and roll call
*Final Passage of Ordinance, with second and roll call.

15. Discuss - Approve / Deny City of St. Paul disbursing the second (2nd) allocation of Keno funds to the St. Paul Early Childhood Foundation in the amount of $50,000.  Council approval was given on August 21, 2023.

16. MUNICIPAL CODE 3-314: 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) Kyle Kult - 204 5th Street, more legally described as: Lot Five (5), Exc. North 10', Block 109, Original Town, and Vac St., St. Paul, NE; and
(2) Michael Peace - 1014 Grand Street, more legally described as Lot Nine (9) & East 8' of Lot Eight (8), Block Two (2), Military Addition, St. Paul, NE.

17. DISCUSS / ACTION REGARDING UNSAFE BUILDING AT 1212 HOWARD AVENUE (DAVID MOOMEY), MORE LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS: East Half (E1/2) of Lot Eight (8) & All of Lot Nine (9), Block Four (4), Barlett's Addition, St. Paul, NE:
On May 17, 2026, Chief of Police Howard sent a certified letter of "Notice of Unsafe Building" to the owner. The owner had until March 27, 2026, (ten (10) days) to appeal the determination by a written request with a hearing to the governing body; no request was made. The property owner had until May 16, 2026, to either remedy the condition or demolish the building; no action had been taken as of this time.

18. 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).

19. Discuss - Approve / Deny Kinkaider Brewing Co., Broken Bow, NE Special Designated Liquor (SDL) application regarding Kelley Jordan's celebration of life on Sunday, May 31, 2026, at the St. Paul Civic Center (423 Howard Avenue) from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The City was provided a current General and Liquor Liability certificate.

20. Discuss - Approve / Deny Consent Agenda Items: (1) Treasurer's Report April 2026; (2) Minutes May 4, 2026 (regular); (3) Disbursements May 18, 2026; and (4) attendance of the Central Community College Backflow Recertification class on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in Columbus, NE in the amount of $85 per person. Attendance includes Utilities Superintendent Matt Helzer, Water Commissioner Jeremy Gorecki, Sewer Operator Trevor Kowalski and Electrical Commissioner James Summers.

21. Discuss - Approve / Deny City of St. Paul's 2025-2026 Sinking Fund transactions in the amount of $37,500 to be invested in the City's Insured Cash Sweep (ICS) accounts at Citizens Bank & Trust:
(1) EMT Vehicle/Equipment $9,000;
(2) Senior Center $2,500;
(3) Sewer Building/Equipment $12,000; and
(4) Streets $14,000.

22. Discuss - Approve / Deny City of St. Paul Employee Health Insurance renewal for the 2nd year with Medica Choice National. The increase in 2026-2027 will be 8.8%; the deductible will remain at $5,000. In 2025, the LIGHT Program did not allow groups to come back in for two (2) years. 

23. Discuss - Approve / Deny reimbursing Officer Mat Sample #4492 mileage pertaining to the Special Response Team (SRT) class from May 4-8, 2026, in Johnston, Iowa per Chief of Police Dan Howard.

24. Discuss - Approve / Deny the City of St. Paul posting / advertising for the St. Paul Police Department positions regarding: (1) Sergeant and (2) part-time Police Officer (Chief of Police Dan Howard).

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

26. Utilities Superintendent Helzer updates:
(1) Elmwood Cemetery donation (restricted) from John & Sandy Mudloff in the amount of $1,500 to be utilized for two (2) hydrants.  
(2) Hamilton: Meeting on Thursday, May 7, 2026, RE: telecommunications project.

27. Mayor Mike Feeken updates:

28. Public Announcements

29. Closed Session: Pending Litigation; Strategy Session with respect to real estate purchase; and prevent needless injury to the reputation of an individual.

30. Mayor Feeken adjourns City Council meeting.

31. Informational Items:
(1) City Receipts April 2026

32. 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.