April 14, 2026 at 7:00 PM - City of Blair Regular Council Meeting

1. Meeting called to order by Mayor Rump.

2. Roll Call.

3. Pledge of Allegiance.

4. Approval of Consent Agenda - The following items are considered to be routine by the city council and will be enacted by one motion.  There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a city council member or citizen so requests, in which event the item will be removed from consent status and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda.

4.a. Approval of Minutes of the March 31, 2026, meeting.

4.b. Clerk report of Mayoral Action of March 31, 2026, meeting.

4.c. City Department reports for March, 2026.

4.d. Claims as recommended by the Finance Committee.

4.e. Resolution 2026-025 recommending approval of a Special Designated Liquor License for Sid Dillon Chevrolet Blair, 2261 S. Highway 30, Blair for a retirement reception for Jim Nelson on May 7, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. 

4.f. Resolution 2026-026 recommending approval of a new Liquor License for Nectar 2019 LLC, dba Dale's House of Bottles, 1074 Washington St., Blair, NE 68008 due to new ownership. 

4.g. Resolution 2026-027 recommending approval of a Secondary License (Catering) in reference to the Class C Liquor License for Blair Meat Market, 312 N. 16th St., Blair, NE. 

5. Consider Resolution No. 2026-029 approving the Mayoral appointment of Lateral Police Officer Ryan Gentry to the Blair Police Department.

6. Mayor Rump opens a Public Hearing to provide an opportunity for public comment on the Comprehensive Plan presentation as presented to the city on March 31, 2026.

7. Consider a motion to select a firm to proceed with the preparation of the City's Comprehensive Plan and authorize staff to negotiate and finalize a professional services agreement subject to City Council approval. 

8. Consider a motion to select a firm to proceed with the preparation of the City's Safe Streets for All and Comprehensive Safety Action Plan and authorize staff to negotiate and finalize a professional services agreement subject to City Council approval. 

9. Ordinance 2609 approving a purchase agreement for the sale of excess city property to Gateway Development Corporation. 

10. Resolution 2026-028 approving the purchase of CitiBot module for the City of Blair website to maintain and optimize the city's web chatbot. 

11. Consider Resolution 2026-030 to accept and approve a bid for the removal of city trees.

12. Consider Resolution 2026-031 approving Amendment No. 1 with HDR Engineering for the Black Elk Pump Station project. 

13. Consider Resolution 2026-032 to accept and approve the bids for the removal and installation of two new gravity filters at the Water Treatment Plant. 

14. Consider Resolution 2026-033 approving an amended agreement for City Attorney Services with Edmond Talbot III. 

15. Consider Resolution 2026-034 approving an agreement for Non-Lawyer Assistant Services with Katelyn Ferrari. 

16. Consider Resolution 2026-035 reaffirming support for the City of Blair’s pursuit of designation as an Inland Port Authority and authorizing resubmittal of the application to the Nebraska Department of Economic Development.

17. City Administrator Report

18. Motion and second by Council members to adjourn the meeting.