April 3rd, 2007

The Holdrege City Council met in regular session Tuesday, April 3, 2007 at 7:30 PM in the City Council Chambers 502 East Ave with Mark M Rona presiding. Council members present were Doug Young, Chad Rupe, Ron Dick, Larry Gibbons, Doug Stevenson, Dane Jensen, Jeff Nantkes and Randy Aldrich. City Staff also present were Rod Osborn, Larry Duval, Mark Schultz, Dennis DaMoude, Bob Rager, and Sheryl McClymont. Media present was from Holdrege Daily Citizen.

Sheryl McClymont, City Clerk read "State Law requires this body to announce at this time a copy of the current open meetings act is posted at the back of the room where it is accessible to the public."

Mayor Rona, called the meeting to order at 7:30 PM followed by a moment of silence and the pledge of allegiance. Notice of the meeting was given in advance by publication, the City's designated method for giving notice and by announcement from KUVR. Notice was given in advance to the Mayor and Council members.

Mayor Rona announced that item # 3 would be deleted from the agenda. Motion by Council member Young, second by Council member Gibbons to approve the amended agenda for this meeting of April 3, 2007 and the minutes for the March 20, 2007 regular meeting. Roll call aye Young, Dick, Gibbons, Stevenson, Jensen, Nantkes and Aldrich. Abstain- Rupe. Motion carried

No one from the public appeared for public forum.

Diana Sall, Doug Davison and Joe Kenton representing the Junior class appeared asking the City to block off the area around the City Auditorium on April 28, 2007 for the Junior-Senior Prom. They asked the City for permission to use the parking lots in the general area. Motion by Council member Rupe, second by Council member Jensen with all present voting aye to approve the request as presented by the Holdrege Junior Class. Motion carried.

Tim Rehm, PCDC President was present to explain the LB 840 budget for 2007 to the Council. Motion by Council member Aldrich, second by Council member Nantkes with all present voting aye to approve the LB 840 budget for 2007. Motion carried.

Cindy Lindstrom from Farmers Market was present to ask if the Council would allow her to hold the Farmers Market at the South Park as a second option if the County Supervisors do not allow the Farmers Market to be held on the Courthouse lawn. The dates for the event would be Thursday evening starting May 17 running through September 27, 2007. There was much discussion on the Recreation Liability Act that the Legislature will be deciding the effect it will have on political subdivisions. Motion by Council member Young, second by Council member Stevenson with all present voting aye to TABLE until Council receives more information. Motion carried.

Chief DaMoude and the Public Safety Committee discussed with the Council Section 6-216 of the Holdrege City Code pertaining to Misdemeanors & Concealed Weapons. It was decided that they would like to keep concealed weapon in place but change the definition of a knife. Chief DaMoude and Rod Osborn will work on the wording of the changes and an Ordinance will be prepared for the next meeting.

Council member Jensen would like the Council to review the Mobile Home regulations and see if they feel any changes need to take place.

Motion by Council member Rupe, second by Council member Jensen with all present voting aye to approve the claims on file. Motion carried.

GENERAL ADMINISTRATION-$2,361.79
FIRE-$1,937.53
HEALTH & SANITATION-$834.00
COMM. DEVELOP/PROMOTION-$54,762.06
PUBLIC BUILDINGS-$2,925.74
AUDITORIUM-$1,213.61
PARK-$1,767.25
POOL-$194.30
LIBRARY-$18,708.34
EMERGENCY COMM.-$4,694.76
POLICE-$14,835.21
STREET-$11,738.38
BOND FUND-$.00
EQUIP. MAINT. & REPLACEMENT-$15,363.67
TOTAL-$131,336.64
PRAIRIE HILL LANDFILL-$16,131.22
SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS-$385.50
ENTERPRISE
ELECTRIC-$287,570.79
WATER-$12,654.46
SEWER-$35,740.43
TOTAL ENTERPRISE-$335,965.68
ECON DEVEL REVOLVING-$.00
TOTAL CLAIMS-$483,819.04

There being no further business the Council adjourned at 8:13 PM.

The next meeting will be April 17, 2007 at 7:30 PM in the City Council Chambers, 502 East Ave. An agenda is kept constantly current on file at the office of the City Clerk.