August 4, 2026 at 7:00 PM - City of Seward - City Council Meeting
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CALL TO ORDER
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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DISCLOSURE OF OPEN MEETINGS ACT & OTHER NOTIFICATIONS
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Rationale:
This is an Open Meeting of the Seward Nebraska Governing Body. The City of Seward abides by the Nebraska Open Meetings Act in conducting business. A copy of the Nebraska Open Meetings Act is displayed on the north wall of this meeting room facility as required. Disclosure of meeting recording processes is posted in the Meeting Room. Any citizen may address the Council regarding items included on the meeting agenda and are asked to complete and hand-in a Speaker Card to the Clerk. Presenters shall approach the podium, state their name & address for the Clerk’s record and are asked to limit remarks to five minutes. All remarks shall be directed to the Mayor who shall determine by whom any appropriate response shall be made. The City of Seward reserves the right to adjust the order of items on this Agenda if necessary and may elect to take action on any of the items listed.
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ROLL CALL
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CONSENT AGENDA
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1. Claims & Payables Reports
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2. Draft Minutes of July 21, 2026, City Council Meeting
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3. Mayor Appointments to Boards and Commissions:
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3.A. Re-Appoint Dan Ellis, Ron Jackson, and Ron Niemoth to the Planning Commission for a 3-Year Term
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3.B. Re-Appoint Lynn Brumm and Jeff Volzke to the Cemetery Board for a 3-Year Term
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3.C. Re-Appoint Kregg Einspahr to the Tree Board for a 3-Year Term
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3.D. Re-Appoint Mark Suhr and Sandy Wright to the Civic Center Commission for a 3-Year Term
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
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1. Public Hearing — 7:00 PM — Consideration of a House Moving Permit at 875 S Columbia Ave - Building/Zoning & Code Enf. Director Dworak
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ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
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1. Consideration of an Ordinance to Amend City Code Chapter 248, Article II: Fireworks - Chief of Police Peters
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2. Consideration of Approval of an Agreement with The Schemmer Associates in the Amount of $183,357.75 for the Design of Improvements to Walker Road - City Engineer Oneby
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3. Consideration of a Resolution to Update the City's Purchasing Policy based on Changes Implemented from LB797 - City Administrator Butcher
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4. Consideration of a Special Designated Liquor License by The Wandering Well (License #CK 123549) for an Event to be Held 1625 Fairgrounds Circle on October 17, 2026 - City Clerk Bargmann
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5. Update on the Consideration of a Revised Interlocal Agreement with the Seward County Rural Fire Protection District Providing Fire Protection and Emergency Services (TABLED 6/16/26) - City Administrator Butcher
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CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
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FUTURE REQUESTS FOR COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS OR ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION
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ANNOUNCEMENT OF UPCOMING EVENTS
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STRATEGY SESSION
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1. Strategy Session with City Attorney Regarding Real Estate Interests at the Seward Rail Campus - City Attorney Hoffschneider
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MOTION TO ADJOURN
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