April 13, 2022
CITY COUNCIL
April 13, 2022 Louisville, NE
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Louisville was held on Wednesday, April 13, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Present were Mayor Rod Petersen, Council Members Jerry McClun, Jamion Biesterfeld, Martyn Myers and Larry Gulizia. Also present were City Attorney Roger Johnson and guests. Mayor Petersen stated that the Open Meetings Act is posted at the rear of the room and a copy of all meeting materials is available with the clerk.
Notice of the regular meeting was given in advance thereof by posting in three (3) public places as shown by the certificate attached to these minutes. Notice was simultaneously given to all council members. Their acknowledgement of receipt of notice and the agenda is attached to these minutes. All proceedings thereafter were taken while the convened meeting was open to the public.
Mayor Petersen called the meeting to order and asked the Council to review the consent agenda. McClun moves, Gulizia seconds to approve the consent agenda with the exception of the claim to Jerry McClun for conference attendance reimbursement. Roll call vote: ayes – McClun, Gulizia, Myers, Biesterfeld. Motion carried. Myers moves, Gulizia seconds to approve the claim to Jerry McClun. Roll call vote: ayes – Gulizia, Myers, Biesterfeld; abstain – McClun. Motion carried.
Mayor Petersen opened the public hearing at 7:03 p.m. to consider changing the zoning classification from RS to R-1 with a PUD overlay on property legally described as: A TRACT OF LAND LOCATED IN THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 23, TOWNSHIP 12 NORTH, RANGE 11 EAST OF THE 6TH P.M., AND OUTLOT “B” OF EAST RIDGE, AND ADJOINING LOTS 21 THROUGH 27, AND LOT 9 OF EAST RIDGE, A SUBDIVISION LOCATED IN CASS COUNTY, NEBRASKA. More particularly described in the agenda. No public comment. Mayor Petersen closed the hearing at 7:04 p.m.
Mayor Petersen opened the public hearing at 7:04 p.m. to consider annexation on property legally described as: A TRACT OF LAND LOCATED IN THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 23, TOWNSHIP 12 NORTH, RANGE 11 EAST OF THE 6TH P.M., AND OUTLOT “B” OF EAST RIDGE, AND ADJOINING LOTS 21 THROUGH 27, AND LOT 9 OF EAST RIDGE, A SUBDIVISION LOCATED IN CASS COUNTY, NEBRASKA. More particularly described in the agenda. No public comment. Mayor Petersen closed the hearing at 7:05 p.m.
Mayor Petersen opened the public hearing at 7:05 p.m. to consider the preliminary and final plat for East Ridge 2; property legally described as: A TRACT OF LAND LOCATED IN THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 23, TOWNSHIP 12 NORTH, RANGE 11 EAST OF THE 6TH P.M., AND OUTLOT “B” OF EAST RIDGE, AND ADJOINING LOTS 21 THROUGH 27, AND LOT 9 OF EAST RIDGE, A SUBDIVISION LOCATED IN CASS COUNTY, NEBRASKA. More particularly described in the agenda. No public comment. Mayor Petersen closed the hearing at 7:06 p.m.
Mayor Petersen opened the public hearing at 7:06 p.m. to consider changes in the zoning regulations to define distillery and micro-distillery and to change the text for B-1, B-2, I-1, and I-2 zoning districts for permitted and conditional uses for distilleries and micro-distilleries. No public comment. Mayor Petersen closed the hearing at 7:07 p.m.
Kari Wockenfuss reported for the care center. Some items discussed: new sign installation, 50th anniversary date change to May 5, 2022 from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m., increase in Medicaid rates in legislature and ARPA funds.
McClun moves, Biesterfeld seconds to allow the street closure request from Jennifer Barnes on May 1, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on 7th Street between Oak and alley east of Oak Street. Roll call vote: ayes – McClun, Gulizia, Myers, Biesterfeld. Motion carried.
Biesterfeld moves, McClun seconds to direct the preparation of an ordinance to reflect the wage increases for LCC employees in alternate 2 as discussed and present at next city council meeting. Roll call vote: ayes – McClun, Gulizia, Myers, Biesterfeld. Motion carried.
Myers moves, Biesterfeld seconds to approve the expenditure for fire/rescue awards banquet for 30 member attendees at $50/person. Roll call vote: ayes – McClun, Gulizia, Myers, Biesterfeld. Motion carried.
City Attorney Roger Johnson gave an update on AMG Technology Investment Group dba Nextlink contract for use of space on the water tower. Some modifications will be made to the contract as per the discussion.
Mayor Petersen reported for street, water and sewer.
A written sheriff’s report was circulated. Council President McClun brought the new ambulance for the other council members to see and inspect.
An internal audit was conducted verifying checks to invoices by the council members.
McClun moves, Biesterfeld seconds to approve Resolution 22-03; approval of final plat for East Ridge 2. Roll call vote: ayes – McClun, Gulizia, Myers, Biesterfeld. Motion carried.
McClun moves, Biesterfeld seconds to introduce by title only and suspend the three required statutory readings of Ordinance #1024; 2022 COVID outbreak compensation for LCC. Roll call vote: ayes – McClun, Myers, Biesterfeld; nays – Gulizia. Motion carried. McClun moves, Biesterfeld seconds to adopt Ordinance #1024 on third and final reading by title only. Roll call vote: ayes – McClun, Myers, Biesterfeld; nays – Gulizia. Motion carried.
Biesterfeld moves, McClun seconds to introduce by title only and suspend the three required statutory readings of Ordinance #1025; change the zoning classification from RS to R-1with PUD overlay on property legally described as: A TRACT OF LAND LOCATED IN THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 23, TOWNSHIP 12 NORTH, RANGE 11 EAST OF THE 6TH P.M., AND OUTLOT “B” OF EAST RIDGE, AND ADJOINING LOTS 21 THROUGH 27, AND LOT 9 OF EAST RIDGE, A SUBDIVISION LOCATED IN CASS COUNTY, NEBRASKA. Roll call vote: ayes – McClun, Gulizia, Myers, Biesterfeld. Motion carried. McClun moves, Gulizia seconds to adopt Ordinance #1025 on third and final reading by title only. Roll call vote: ayes – McClun, Gulizia, Myers, Biesterfeld. Motion carried.
McClun moves, Myers seconds to introduce Ordinance #1026; annexation of A TRACT OF LAND LOCATED IN THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 23, TOWNSHIP 12 NORTH, RANGE 11 EAST OF THE 6TH P.M., AND OUTLOT “B” OF EAST RIDGE, AND ADJOINING LOTS 21 THROUGH 27, AND LOT 9 OF EAST RIDGE, A SUBDIVISION LOCATED IN CASS COUNTY, NEBRASKA by title only and move to approve on first reading. Roll call vote: ayes – McClun, Gulizia, Myers, Biesterfeld. Motion carried.
Biesterfeld moves, Myers seconds to introduce by title only and suspend the three required statutory readings of Ordinance #1027; amend the zoning regulation text regarding distilleries and micro-distilleries. Roll call vote: ayes – McClun, Gulizia, Myers, Biesterfeld. Motion carried. Biesterfeld moves, McClun seconds to adopt Ordinance #1027 on third and final reading by title only. Roll call vote: ayes – McClun, Gulizia, Myers, Biesterfeld. Motion carried.
McClun moves, Biesterfeld seconds to adjourn the meeting at 8:07 p.m. Roll call vote: ayes – McClun, Gulizia, Myers, Biesterfeld. Motion carried.
I, the undersigned clerk, hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the proceedings had and done by the Mayor and City Council of Louisville. To the best of my knowledge, the agenda was kept continually current and available for public inspection; and the minutes were in written form and available for public inspection within 10 working days. The minutes are published in summary form. Upon request a complete copy is available at City Hall.
Dee Arias, City Clerk