July 7, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Bellevue City Council Meeting

1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

2. INVOCATION - Pastor Paul Gardner, First City Church, 1908 Lloyd Street.

3. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL

4. OPEN MEETINGS ACT - Posted on the rear wall of the Council Chambers

5. APPROVAL OF AGENDA, CONSENT AGENDA, CLAIMS, AND ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORTS:

5.a. Approval of the Agenda

5.b. Approval of the Consent Agenda (Items marked with an (*) are approved where this item is, unless otherwise removed)

5.b.1. * Approval of the June 16, 2026 City Council Minutes.

5.b.2. * Acknowledge receipt of June 25, 2026 Planning Commission Minutes.

6. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS - July 7, 2026

7. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: NONE

8. ORGANIZATIONAL MATTERS:

8.a. * Approve the reappointment of Ann Moore to the Bellevue Library Advisory Board for a 5-year term ending June 2031. 

8.b. * Approve the appointment of Amanda Herall to the Bellevue Planning Commission to serve the remaining term of Garrett Sims ending August 2027. (Mayor Hike)

8.c. * Approve changing the beginning time of August 4, 2026 City Council meeting from 6:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., so City Council may attend the National Night Out Event. (City Administrator)

9. APPROVED CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: NONE

10. LIQUOR LICENSES:

10.a. Recommend to the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission (NLCC) the approval of an application for a Class "C" Liquor License to sell beer, wine, and spirits, on and off sale, for T Marie LLC dba "Chandler Bar" located at 2617 Chandler Road W. Bellevue, NE 68147, and Tina Goodspeed as Manager; and for a temporary operating permit. (City Clerk)

11. ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION (3rd reading): NONE

12. ORDINANCES FOR PUBLIC HEARING (2nd reading):

12.a. Ordinance No. 4219: Request to rezone Lot 1, Quail Crossing Replat 1,being a replat of Lots 6, 7 and Outlot A, Quail Crossing from BG and RG-20 to RG-20-PS for the purpose of a multi-family residential development, with site plan approval.  Applicant: Quail Crossing, LLC. General location: South 45th Street and Hwy 370.  (Planning Director)

12.a.1. Preliminary plat Lot 1 Quail Crossing Replat 1. (No Action Required)

12.b. Ordinance No. 4220: Prohibiting the operation of off-road recreational vehicles on public property in the city. (Police Department/Legal)

13. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION (1st reading): NONE

14. PUBLIC HEARING ON MATTERS OTHER THAN ORDINANCES:

14.a. Recommend approval of application from Kiwanis Club of Bellevue-Offutt for the Arrows to Aerospace Celebration on Friday, August 14, 2026 at Bellevue Senior Center from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and Saturday, August 15, 2026, on Mission Avenue and at Washington Park from 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (City Clerk)

14.b. Recommend approval of an Event License Application for Kevin Power to hold a Private Fundraiser for the Bellevue Food Pantry at 108 Fox Meadow Court on July 25, 2026 from 7 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. (music from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.).  

15. RESOLUTIONS:

15.a. Resolution No. 2026-12: Approve and authorize the Mayor to sign the Construction Engineering Services Agreement with Alfred Benesch & Company for the Major Street Resurfacing Project, in an amount not to exceed $292,988.86 and authorize the Mayor to sign. (Public Works Director)

15.b. Resolution No. 2026-13: Approve and authorize the Mayor to sign the Professional Services Agreement with Alfred Benesch & Company for the Active Mobility Plan Project, in an amount not to exceed $51,999.29 and authorize the Mayor to sign. (Public Works Director)

16. CURRENT BUSINESS:

16.a. * Approve and authorize the Mayor to sign the Program 305 Agreement with the Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) to provide partial funding of the city's Specialized Transportation Program.  (Human Services)

16.b. Approve and authorize the Mayor to sign the Service Order Agreement with Fastwyre to install fiber and service for the Fire Department Training Site, in an amount not to exceed $212.60/month.  (Fire Chief)

16.c. Approve and authorize the Mayor to sign the MOU with the City of Bellevue and Bellevue Chamber of Commerce and Community to establish five first aid stands to be located in American Heroes Park, Everett Park, Lookingglass Park, Stonecroft Park, and Washington Park.  (City Clerk)

16.d. Approve and authorize the Mayor to sign the US Department of Veterans Affairs Lease Amendment extending their lease by 12 months to January 2029, in an amount not to exceed $238,500.00. (Administration)

16.e. Approve and authorize the Mayor to sign the Client Services Agreement with Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services LLC and to appoint Gallagher as the City of Bellevue's Broker of Record for property, casualty insurance, event insurance and workers compensation (insurance coverage other then employee benefits, in an amount not to exceed $40,000.00. (Finance/Risk Manager)

16.f. Approve the Tax Supported Debt Management Policy, a policy for the issuance, management and repayment of tax-supported debt. (Finance Director)

16.g. Approve and authorize the Mayor to sign the Estimate Contract with Ecoturf Playground Surfacing for Thompson Park Playground resurfacing, in an amount not to exceed $64,340.96. (Public Works Director)

16.h. Approve and authorize the Mayor to sign the Proposal with Holland Basham Architecs for the design of the American Heroes Park Restrooms, in an amount not to exceed $110,340.00. (Public Works Director)

16.i. Approve and authorize the Mayor to sign the Project Proposal with Omaha Public Power District (OPPD) for the SCCWWA Lift Station Project in the Entertainment District, in an amount not to exceed $63,194.00. (Public Works Director)

16.j. Approve and authorize the Mayor to sign the final payment application with Omni  Engineering for the 2025 Overlay Projects, in the amount of $68,170.49; Approve and authorize the Mayor to sign the Final Change order, in an amount of -99,618.50; Approve project as substantially complete and accept final project quantities. (Public Works Director)

16.k. Approve the change in ownership to Zach Link and Alicia Link for the re-dedication of the Permanent Sanitary Sewer and Storm Sewer Easements for Lot 1 Fontenelle Hills Estates IV.  (Public Works Director)

16.l. Approve and authorize the Mayor to sign the Proposal with Holland Basham Architecs for the American Heroes Park Amphitheater Design, in an amount not to exceed $284,760.00. (Public Works Director)

16.m. Approve and authorize the Mayor to sign Change Order 1 for $23,142.26 and Change Order 2 for $21,824.00 with Heimes Construction from damage at work site on the 1507 Cobblestone Lane Circle Storm Sewer Emergency Repair Project, for a total amount not to exceed $44,966.26. (Public Works Director)

17. ADMINISTRATION REPORTS: Comments must be limited to items on the current reports (June report is attached)

18. CLOSED SESSION: NONE

19. ADJOURNMENT