May 1st, 2007

The Holdrege City Council met in regular session Tuesday, May 1, 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.

Motion by Council member Stevenson, second by Council member Rupe with all present voting aye to approve agenda for this meeting of May 1, 2007 and the minutes for the April 17, 2007 regular meeting. Motion carried

Bob Ayres from the public appeared for public forum.

Ordinance 2280 to provide licensing and regulation of sexually oriented businesses. Motion by Council member Dick, second by Council member Nantkes with all present voting aye to approve first reading of Ordinance 2280 to provide licensing and regulation of sexually oriented businesses. Motion carried. Motion by Council member Dick, second by Council member Rupe to suspend the rules and have final reading of Ordinance 2280 to provide licensing and regulation of sexually oriented businesses. Roll call aye- Rupe, Stevenson, Jensen and Aldrich. Nay-Young, Dick, Gibbons, Nantkes. Roll call vote was tied 4 to 4. Mayor Rona voted aye. Motion carried. Motion by Council member Dick, second by Council member Rupe with all present voting aye to approve final reading of Ordinance 2280 to provide licensing and regulation of sexually oriented businesses. Motion carried. See attached.

Kara Mueller, Executive Vice President of the Holdrege Chamber of Commerce was present to request to hold the annual Sidewalk Sales on July 20th and 21st in downtown Holdrege. Motion by Council member Jensen, second by Council member Stevenson with all present voting aye to approve the annual Sidewalk Sales July 20th and 21st in downtown Holdrege. Motion carried. Motion by Council member Aldrich, second by Council member Rupe to approve a $2,000 donation to the Holdrege Area Chamber of Commerce to use for TV, Radio or Newspaper advertising promoting the annual Swedish Day Celebration June 15-17and to block off parking stalls during Swedish Days. Roll call aye- Rupe, Dick, Gibbons, Stevenson, Jensen, Nantkes and Aldrich. Abstain-Young. Motion carried.

Mark Schultz, Utility Superintendent explained the cost of service and rate study for Holdrege that was prepared by NMPP in July of 2006. Motion by Council member Jensen, second by Council member Stevenson with all present voting aye to approve the proposed rate increase proposed by the Utility Superintendent and the Utility Committee. Motion carried.

Scott Brendel, business owner at 307 East Avenue was present to discuss with the Council the need of installing a loading zone parking stall in the 300 block of East Avenue. After much discussion the Council directed the staff to prepare an Ordinance for the May 15, 2007 meeting.

Council member Rupe left the meeting at 8:16 PM.

Bob Rager, City Administrator explained to the Council the necessary steps needed to start the annexation process for the property north of Sunrise View. Resolution 2007-05 states the City's intent to annex the property, a time for a public hearing on the annexation and a plan for the City to furnish utilities to the property. The property being annexed is from 12th Avenue north to 30 feet south of Dorothy Peterson's driveway and east of Lincoln Street to the quarter mile line. Motion by Council member Young, second by Council member Jensen with all present voting aye to approve Resolution 2007-05 for annexation of property in northeast Holdrege. Motion carried. See attached.

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

GENERAL ADMINISTRATION-$2,262.81
FIRE-$62.18
HEALTH & SANITATION-$6.00
COMM. DEVELOP/PROMOTION-$47,566.98
PUBLIC BUILDINGS-$2,035.71
AUDITORIUM-$950.28
PARK-$5,147.49
POOL-$531.86
LIBRARY-$18,708.34
EMERGENCY COMM.-$6,993.17
POLICE-$11,956.11
STREET-$18,902.47
BOND FUND-$.00
EQUIP. MAINT. & REPLACEMENT-$8,679.40
TOTAL-$123,802.80
PRAIRIE HILL LANDFILL-$13,829.23
SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS-$5,996.35
ENTERPRISE
ELECTRIC-$48,824.81
WATER-$10,412.54
SEWER-$33,155.87
TOTAL ENTERPRISE-$92,393.22
ECON DEVEL REVOLVING-$.00
TOTAL CLAIMS-$236,021.60

There being no further business the Council adjourned at 8:34 PM.

The next meeting will be May 15, 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