Meeting Agenda
1. Meeting was 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 September 8 Budget and Regular meetings.
4.b. Clerk report of Mayoral Action of the September 8, 2026 meeting.
4.c. Claims as approved by the Finance Committee.
4.d. Approve Fall Clean Up and Open Burn with a permit for 2026.
5. Mayor Rump opens a public hearing to consider a Conditional Use Permit submitted by Remnant Christian Church, 12364 Rose Drive, Blair, Nebraska, Dale Delisle, agent, for an “Assembly Use: Church” on Lots 3-12, Block 36, City of Blair, Washington County, Nebraska (138 N. 16th Street) for three (3) years.
6. Mayor Rump opens a public hearing to consider a Conditional Use Permit Application submitted by Stephanie Magnussen, 13232 County Road 27, Blair, Nebraska, for an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) on Lot 2, Sunrise Estates, a Subdivision in Washington County, Nebraska, (13232 County Road 27), for the life
of the primary structure.
7. Mayor Rump opens a public hearing to consider a Conditional Use Permit application submitted by Tri 5 Management, LLC, Jay Vandenbroucke, owner, 10603 S. 180th Street, Omaha, Nebraska, for “Car and truck sales, both new and used, without full service and repairs“ on Lots 24, 25, 26 & 27, Block 15, City of Blair, also known as the Original Townsite of Blair, Washington County, Nebraska, together with that part of vacated State Street adjacent to subject property (1620 State Street) for one (1) year.
8. Mayor Rump opens a public hearing to consider a Conditional Use Permit application submitted by Buddies Rentals, LLC, James Nielsen, owner, 17325 Co Rd 4, Herman, NE, for “Rental and Leasing Establishments, Outside and Inside Storage” on Lots 13, 14 & 15, Block 52, City of Blair, Washington County, Nebraska (1165 Lincoln Street) for one (1) year.
9. Consider a recommendation from the Parks, Cemetery and Recreation Board regarding the design and layout of the future bike playground.
10. Consider Resolution 2026-101 approving an increase in city sewer rates. 
11. Consider Resolution 2026-102 approving an increase in city water rates. 
12. Consider Resolution 2026-103 approving the purchase of Ballistic Helmets for the Blair Police Department. 
13. Consider Resolution 2026-104 amending the agreement for animal sheltering services between the City of Blair and the Friends of the Jeanette Hunt Animal Shelter. 
14. Deputy City Administrator Reports.
15. Motion and second by Council members to adjourn the meeting.
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Meeting: September 22, 2026 at 7:00 PM - City of Blair Regular Council Meeting
Subject:
1. Meeting was called to order by Mayor Rump.
Subject:
2. Roll Call.
Subject:
3. Pledge of Allegiance.
Subject:
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.
Action(s):
Motion Passed:
Motion by James Letcher, second by Kevin Willis to approve the Consent Agenda.
  • Kirk Highfill: Absent
  • Gary Banner: Yea
  • Brent Clark: Yea
  • James Letcher: Yea
  • Kent Long: Yea
  • Rick Paulsen: Yea
  • Frank Wolff: Yea
  • Kevin Willis: Yea
Subject:
4.a. Approval of Minutes of the September 8 Budget and Regular meetings.
Attachments:
Subject:
4.b. Clerk report of Mayoral Action of the September 8, 2026 meeting.
Subject:
4.c. Claims as approved by the Finance Committee.
Attachments:
Subject:
4.d. Approve Fall Clean Up and Open Burn with a permit for 2026.
Attachments:
Subject:
5. Mayor Rump opens a public hearing to consider a Conditional Use Permit submitted by Remnant Christian Church, 12364 Rose Drive, Blair, Nebraska, Dale Delisle, agent, for an “Assembly Use: Church” on Lots 3-12, Block 36, City of Blair, Washington County, Nebraska (138 N. 16th Street) for three (3) years.
Action(s):
Motion Passed:
Motion by Kevin Willis, second by James Letcher to approve the Conditional Use Permit submitted by Remnant Christian Church with the stipulation that one (1) ADA van-accessible parking space be installed in the front lot, for three (3) years.
  • Kirk Highfill: Absent
  • Gary Banner: Yea
  • Brent Clark: Yea
  • James Letcher: Yea
  • Kent Long: Yea
  • Rick Paulsen: Yea
  • Frank Wolff: Yea
  • Kevin Willis: Yea
Attachments:
Subject:
6. Mayor Rump opens a public hearing to consider a Conditional Use Permit Application submitted by Stephanie Magnussen, 13232 County Road 27, Blair, Nebraska, for an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) on Lot 2, Sunrise Estates, a Subdivision in Washington County, Nebraska, (13232 County Road 27), for the life
of the primary structure.
Action(s):
Motion Passed:
Motion by Brent Clark, second by Gary Banner to approve the Conditional Use Permit submitted by Stephanie Magnussen as presented for the life of the structure.
  • Kirk Highfill: Absent
  • Gary Banner: Yea
  • Brent Clark: Yea
  • James Letcher: Yea
  • Kent Long: Yea
  • Rick Paulsen: Yea
  • Frank Wolff: Yea
  • Kevin Willis: Yea
Attachments:
Subject:
7. Mayor Rump opens a public hearing to consider a Conditional Use Permit application submitted by Tri 5 Management, LLC, Jay Vandenbroucke, owner, 10603 S. 180th Street, Omaha, Nebraska, for “Car and truck sales, both new and used, without full service and repairs“ on Lots 24, 25, 26 & 27, Block 15, City of Blair, also known as the Original Townsite of Blair, Washington County, Nebraska, together with that part of vacated State Street adjacent to subject property (1620 State Street) for one (1) year.
Action(s):
Motion Passed:
Motion by Frank Wolff, second by Brent Clark to approve the Conditional Use Permit application submitted by Tri 5 Management, LLC, for one (1) year.
  • Kirk Highfill: Absent
  • Gary Banner: Yea
  • Brent Clark: Yea
  • James Letcher: Yea
  • Kent Long: Yea
  • Rick Paulsen: Yea
  • Frank Wolff: Yea
  • Kevin Willis: Yea
Attachments:
Subject:
8. Mayor Rump opens a public hearing to consider a Conditional Use Permit application submitted by Buddies Rentals, LLC, James Nielsen, owner, 17325 Co Rd 4, Herman, NE, for “Rental and Leasing Establishments, Outside and Inside Storage” on Lots 13, 14 & 15, Block 52, City of Blair, Washington County, Nebraska (1165 Lincoln Street) for one (1) year.
Action(s):
Motion Passed:
Motion by Gary Banner, second by Brent Clark to approve the Conditional Use Permit application submitted by Buddies Rentals for six months with the stipulation that the right-of-way must remain clear at all times.
  • Kirk Highfill: Absent
  • Gary Banner: Yea
  • Brent Clark: Yea
  • James Letcher: Yea
  • Kent Long: Yea
  • Rick Paulsen: Yea
  • Frank Wolff: Yea
  • Kevin Willis: Yea
Attachments:
Subject:
9. Consider a recommendation from the Parks, Cemetery and Recreation Board regarding the design and layout of the future bike playground.
Action(s):
Motion Passed:
Motion by Brent Clark, second by Kevin Willis to approve the recommendation from the Parks, Cemetery and Recreation Board regarding the design and layout of the future bike playground.
  • Kirk Highfill: Absent
  • Gary Banner: Yea
  • Brent Clark: Yea
  • James Letcher: Yea
  • Kent Long: Yea
  • Rick Paulsen: Yea
  • Frank Wolff: Yea
  • Kevin Willis: Yea
Attachments:
Subject:
10. Consider Resolution 2026-101 approving an increase in city sewer rates. 
Action(s):
Motion Passed:
Motion by James Letcher, second by Kevin Willis to adopt Resolution No. 2026-101 as presented.
  • Kirk Highfill: Absent
  • Gary Banner: Yea
  • Brent Clark: Yea
  • James Letcher: Yea
  • Kent Long: Yea
  • Rick Paulsen: Yea
  • Frank Wolff: Yea
  • Kevin Willis: Yea
Attachments:
Subject:
11. Consider Resolution 2026-102 approving an increase in city water rates. 
Action(s):
Motion Passed:
Motion by James Letcher, second by Rick Paulsen to adopt Resolution No. 2026-102 as presented.
  • Kirk Highfill: Absent
  • Gary Banner: Yea
  • Brent Clark: Yea
  • James Letcher: Yea
  • Kent Long: Yea
  • Rick Paulsen: Yea
  • Frank Wolff: Yea
  • Kevin Willis: Yea
Attachments:
Subject:
12. Consider Resolution 2026-103 approving the purchase of Ballistic Helmets for the Blair Police Department. 
Action(s):
Motion Passed:
Motion by Gary Banner, second by Brent Clark to adopt Resolution No. 2026-103 as presented.
  • Kirk Highfill: Absent
  • Gary Banner: Yea
  • Brent Clark: Yea
  • James Letcher: Yea
  • Kent Long: Yea
  • Rick Paulsen: Yea
  • Frank Wolff: Yea
  • Kevin Willis: Yea
Attachments:
Subject:
13. Consider Resolution 2026-104 amending the agreement for animal sheltering services between the City of Blair and the Friends of the Jeanette Hunt Animal Shelter. 
Action(s):
Motion Passed:
Motion by Brent Clark, second by Frank Wolff to adopt Resolution No. 2026-104 as presented.
  • Kirk Highfill: Absent
  • Gary Banner: Yea
  • Brent Clark: Yea
  • James Letcher: Yea
  • Kent Long: Yea
  • Rick Paulsen: Yea
  • Frank Wolff: Yea
  • Kevin Willis: Yea
Attachments:
Subject:
14. Deputy City Administrator Reports.
Subject:
15. Motion and second by Council members to adjourn the meeting.
Action(s):
Motion Passed:
Motion by Gary Banner, second by Kent Long to adjourn the meeting 7:56
  • Kirk Highfill: Absent
  • Gary Banner: Yea
  • Brent Clark: Yea
  • James Letcher: Yea
  • Kent Long: Yea
  • Rick Paulsen: Yea
  • Frank Wolff: Yea
  • Kevin Willis: Yea

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