June 19th, 2007 Minutes

The Holdrege City Council met in regular session Tuesday, June 19, 2007 at 7:30 PM in the City Council Chambers 502 East Ave with Mark M Rona presiding. Council members present were Doug Young, Ron Dick, Larry Gibbons, Dane Jensen, Jeff Nantkes and Randy Aldrich. Council members absent were Chad Rupe and Doug Stevenson. City Staff also present were Rod Osborn, Larry Duval, Mark Schultz, Dennis DaMoude, Bob Rager, Mary Magill 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 Jensen, second by Council member Gibbons with all present voting aye to approve agenda for this meeting of June 19, 2007 and the minutes for the June 5, 2007 regular meeting. Motion carried

Motion by Council member Young, second by Council member Jensen with all present voting aye to approve the March 2007 Treasurers report. Motion carried.

No one from the public appeared for public forum.

At 7:32 PM Mayor Rona said it was the time and place for a public hearing for the Council to consider a Class D Liquor License for Holdrege Market Place LLC dba Holdrege Market Place located at 1419 Burlington Street. The Mayor closed the public hearing at 7:33 PM.

Mogens Knudson was present to discuss with the Council his request for a Class D Liquor License for Holdrege Market Place LLC. Motion by Council member Gibbons, second by Council member Nantkes with all present voting aye to approve the request for a Class D Liquor License for Holdrege Market Place LLC dba Holdrege Market Place located at 1419 Burlington Street. Motion carried.

At 7:37 PM Mayor Rona said it was the time and place for a public hearing with the Council to hear comment considering an annexation of property located west of Gustin Street and north of West Highway 6. Bob Rager, City Administrator and Larry Duval, Municipal Service Superintendent explained to the Council that Scoular/Bishop is building a grain handling facility on that property. There was discussion on the increase in traffic to that area and the Council will have to monitor the situation. The Mayor closed the Public Hearing at 7:43 PM.

Ordinance 2286 pertaining to annexation of property located west of Gustin Street and north of West Highway 6 was reviewed for first reading. Motion by Council member Aldrich, second by Council member Jensen with all present voting aye to approve first reading of Ordinance 2286 pertaining to annexation of property located west of Gustin Street and north of west Highway 6. Motion carried. Motion by Council member Young, second by Council member Jensen with all present voting aye to suspend the rules and have final reading of Ordinance 2286. Motion carried. Motion by Council member Aldrich, second by Council member Gibbons with all present voting aye to approve final reading of Ordinance 2286 pertaining to annexation of property located west of Gustin Street and north of West Highway 6. Motion carried. See attached.

Chris Miller, Manager of Pamida Store LLC was present to answer any questions the Council may have pertaining to changing him to manager on the liquor license. Motion by Council member Aldrich, second by Council member Gibbons with all present voting aye to approve Chris Miller as manager of Pamida Store Operating LLC. Motion carried.

Chief DaMoude discussed with the Council the price of installing surveillance cameras at the North and South Parks. He is in the process of collecting more information and it will be discussed again during the budget period.

Bob Rager, City Administrator explained to the Council that Christian Homes has a sewer and water line that runs across the property that Scoular/Bishop purchased from HIDC. The City has already taken over the water line. The City is having Scoular/Bishop replace the clay tile sewer pipe with ductile iron pipe since they will be driving heavy trucks across the sewer line. They will also have to encase the sewer line that will be under the railroad spur that is being added to the property. Scoular/Bishop is building a grain handling facility on the property to buy and store grain so the truck and train traffic will increase. Motion by Council member Jensen, second by Council member Young with all present voting aye to approve the agreement with Christian Homes concerning the sewer line in HIDC West Subdivision. Motion carried.

Motion by Council member Young, second by Council member Gibbons with all present voting aye to approve Mary Kay Nelson as the newest member of the Holdrege Public Library Board. Motion carried.

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

GENERAL ADMINISTRATION-$33,757.58
FIRE-$2,820.16
HEALTH & SANITATION-$1,352.83
COMM. DEVELOP/PROMOTION-$.00
PUBLIC BUILDINGS-$2,243.55
AUDITORIUM-$887.11
PARK-$8,589.39
POOL-$10,077.47
LIBRARY-$.00
EMERGENCY COMM.-$6,123.29
POLICE-$3,052.05
STREET-$32,631.10
BOND FUND-$.00
EQUIP. MAINT. & REPLACEMENT-$15,015.57
TOTAL-$116,550.10
PRAIRIE HILL LANDFILL-$27,238.54
SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS-$45.73
ENTERPRISE
ELECTRIC-$396,095.45
WATER-$12,524.51
SEWER-$7,408.09
TOTAL ENTERPRISE-$416,028.05
ECON DEVEL REVOLVING-$.00
TOTAL CLAIMS-$559,862.42

There being no further business the Council adjourned at 8:00 PM.

The next meeting will be July 3, 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