Meeting Agenda
1. Open Meeting
2. Roll Call
3. Items of Business
3.A. Consider the Special Event Permit Application from Burce Cerny and Xochitl Boughtin withTJ Sokol's for a Halloween Festival on October 10th, 2026 
3.B. Consider Resolution 2026-21 authorizing Chief Elected Official to sign an application for CDBG Funds for infrastructure grant to reconstruct 15th street and construct sidewalk improvements from Boswell Ave to Fir Ave 
3.C. Consider the Citizen Participation Plan 
3.D. Consider the Excessive Force Certification 
3.E. Consider the Residential Anti-Displacement & Relocation Assistance Plan 
4. Officers' Reports
5. Adjournment
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Meeting: September 1, 2026 at 5:00 PM - Public Works Committee Meeting
Subject:
1. Open Meeting
Rationale:
  • In accordance with Nebraska law, a copy of the Open Meetings Act can be found in the back of the Council Chambers.
  • Items listed on the agenda may be considered in any order.
Subject:
2. Roll Call
Rationale:
  • Attendance of members will be recorded to determine the presence of a quorum for official actions.
Subject:
3. Items of Business
Rationale:
  • The Committee may discuss or limit discussion on, hear testimony in favor of or in opposition to, or take action to provide a recommendation to the City Council on any matter presented under this title.
Subject:
3.A. Consider the Special Event Permit Application from Burce Cerny and Xochitl Boughtin withTJ Sokol's for a Halloween Festival on October 10th, 2026 
Discussion:
City Administrator, Tom Ourada, discussed how this is their usual Halloween Festival that they have held for the past three years. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Recommendation was made to the City Council to approve Special Event permit application from Bruce Cerny and Xochitl Boughtin with TJ Sokol's for a Halloween Festival on October 10th, 2026. Carried with a motion by Anthony Fitzgerald and a second by Dan Papik.
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
3.B. Consider Resolution 2026-21 authorizing Chief Elected Official to sign an application for CDBG Funds for infrastructure grant to reconstruct 15th street and construct sidewalk improvements from Boswell Ave to Fir Ave 
Discussion:
Discussion was done in the last hearing. This is the next step from what was discussed.
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Recommendation was made to the City Council to approve Resolution 2026-21 authorizing Chief Elected Official to sign an application for CDBG Funds for infrastructure grant to reconstruct 15th Street and construct sidewalk improvements from Boswell Ave to Fir Ave. Carried with a motion by Anthony Fitzgerald and a second by Dan Papik.
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
3.C. Consider the Citizen Participation Plan 
Discussion:
City Administrator, Tom Ourada, discussed how the City has to have a plan for all CDBG projects. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Recommendation was made to the City Council to approve the Citizen Participation Plan. Carried with a motion by Dan Papik and a second by Anthony Fitzgerald.
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
3.D. Consider the Excessive Force Certification 
Discussion:
City Administrator, Tom Ourada, discussed how there has to be a policy against excessive force. This is a federal requirement for federal money routed through the state. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Recommendation was made to the City Council to approve the Excessive Force Certification. Carried with a motion by Anthony Fitzgerald and a second by Dan Papik.
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
3.E. Consider the Residential Anti-Displacement & Relocation Assistance Plan 
Discussion:
City Administrator, Tom Ourada, discussed how this is a federal requirement that the City has to confirm and adhere to. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Recommendation was made to the City Council to approve Residential Anti-Displacement & Relocation Assistance Plan. Carried with a motion by Anthony Fitzgerald and a second by Dan Papik.
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4. Officers' Reports
Rationale:
  • Reports may be given by the Mayor, Officers, Departments, or Councilmembers concerning the current operations of the City.
  • No action can be taken on matters presented under this title except to answer any questions or to refer the matter for further action.
Subject:
5. Adjournment

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