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Meeting Agenda
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1. Meeting called to order by Mayor Rump.
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2. Roll Call.
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3. Pledge of Allegiance.
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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.
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4.a. Approval of Minutes of the March 31, 2026, meeting.
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4.b. Clerk report of Mayoral Action of March 31, 2026, meeting.
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4.c. City Department reports for March, 2026.
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4.d. Claims as recommended by the Finance Committee.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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5. Consider Resolution No. 2026-029 approving the Mayoral appointment of Lateral Police Officer Ryan Gentry to the Blair Police Department.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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9. Ordinance 2609 approving a purchase agreement for the sale of excess city property to Gateway Development Corporation.
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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.
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11. Consider Resolution 2026-030 to accept and approve a bid for the removal of city trees.
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12. Consider Resolution 2026-031 approving Amendment No. 1 with HDR Engineering for the Black Elk Pump Station project.
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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.
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14. Consider Resolution 2026-033 approving an amended agreement for City Attorney Services with Edmond Talbot III.
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15. Consider Resolution 2026-034 approving an agreement for Non-Lawyer Assistant Services with Katelyn Ferrari.
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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.
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17. City Administrator Report
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18. Motion and second by Council members to adjourn the meeting.
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Agenda Item Details
Reload Your Meeting
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| Meeting: | April 14, 2026 at 7:00 PM - City of Blair Regular Council Meeting | |
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1. Meeting called to order by Mayor Rump.
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2. Roll Call.
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3. Pledge of Allegiance.
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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.
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4.a. Approval of Minutes of the March 31, 2026, meeting.
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Attachments:
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4.b. Clerk report of Mayoral Action of March 31, 2026, meeting.
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4.c. City Department reports for March, 2026.
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Attachments:
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4.d. Claims as recommended by the Finance Committee.
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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.
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Attachments:
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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.
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Attachments:
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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.
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Attachments:
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5. Consider Resolution No. 2026-029 approving the Mayoral appointment of Lateral Police Officer Ryan Gentry to the Blair Police Department.
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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.
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Attachments:
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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.
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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.
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Attachments:
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9. Ordinance 2609 approving a purchase agreement for the sale of excess city property to Gateway Development Corporation.
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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.
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Attachments:
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11. Consider Resolution 2026-030 to accept and approve a bid for the removal of city trees.
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12. Consider Resolution 2026-031 approving Amendment No. 1 with HDR Engineering for the Black Elk Pump Station project.
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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.
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Attachments:
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14. Consider Resolution 2026-033 approving an amended agreement for City Attorney Services with Edmond Talbot III.
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Attachments:
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15. Consider Resolution 2026-034 approving an agreement for Non-Lawyer Assistant Services with Katelyn Ferrari.
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Attachments:
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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.
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Attachments:
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17. City Administrator Report
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18. Motion and second by Council members to adjourn the meeting.
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