November 11, 2020 at 5:30 PM - Council Meeting Agenda
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Action on the minutes from October 14, 2020 meeting
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Action on the October 2020 Treasurer's Report
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Action to amend water rate Ordinance 3-110
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Attorney Miner updated the council the amendment to Ordinance 3-110 would be to make clerical changes in the billing dates that are reflected in the ordnance.
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Discussion on sewer rates
Discussion:
The council then discuss amending the residential sewer rate. Administrator Litchfield shared with the council the recommendations provided by Nebraska Rural Water were to make incremental increases over three years. Mayor Eaton noted that out of 30 Nebraska communities surveyed by Rural Water that Wakefield was tied for the lowest sewer rate. No action was taken until the matter could be studied further.
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Passage of Resolution 23-2020 on request to sell Hatchery Building
Discussion:
Passage of Resolution 23-2020 was tabled until more information could be gathered.
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Discussion on Vacant Property Registration Ordinance
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The council then discussed a potential vacant property registration Ordinance. Administrator Litchfield stated that one goal of the registration is to find out what the owner intends to do with the property, which the City could then work with the owner accordingly depending on the plans with the property. No action was taken.
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Action on LB840 Sales Tax loan request
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Set Public Hearing date for request to rezone Peters property
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Action to set a Public Hearing date on the request to rezone the Peters property was tabled.
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Action on additional insurance coverage
Discussion:
The council then discussed purchasing insurance coverage through Northeast Nebraska Insurance. No action was taken until more information on the coverage could be gathered.
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Action on entering into agreement with Cafeteria Plan Administrator
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Discussion on Rural Housing 360
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Brady Weaver addressed the council on behalf of Michael Foods Inc. on the progress of the Rural 360 Housing program. He said Covid had slowed progress but there are several families interested in the participating in the program and that he hoped work could resume again in the near future.
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Discussion on drainage at MFI
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Discussion:
The council then discussed storm water drainage at Michael Foods Inc. Brady Weaver spoke on behalf of MFI and said they would be supportive of making changes. Dan and Kelly Brown also spoke in favor of conducting a study to see what changes could be made.
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Approval of application to join Wakefield Volunteer Fire and Rescue
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Approve CDBG 18-PW-013 DD#18
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Update and Discussion on COVID
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The council then discussed Covid measures.
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Set date for Council Retreat
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No action was taken on setting a date for holding a council retreat.
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Mayor's public comment period
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Megan Weaver commented on vacant properties during the Mayor's public comment period. Brady Weaver commented on Covid measures.
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UTILITY FOREMAN REPORT
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CITY ADMINISTRATOR REPORT:
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Sales Tax Update
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Legislative Update
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RECOMMENDATIONS AND REPORTS FROM:
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Police Review
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Community Redevelopment Authority
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Planning Commission
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Park Board
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Library Board
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Civic Center Board
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Fire Department
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Citizen Advisory Committee
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Cemetery Board
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Hatchery Board
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Rehab Board
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Tree Board
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CLAIMS
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ADJOURN
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