June 14, 2023
CITY COUNCIL
June 14, 2023 Louisville, NE
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Louisville was held on Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Present were Mayor Rod Petersen, Council Members Jerry McClun, Justin Barnes, Jamion Biesterfeld and Paul Pankonin. Also present were City Attorney Roger Johnson, City Planner Joel Jones 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 including annual appointments. McClun moves, Biesterfeld seconds to approve the consent agenda with the exception of the claim to Jerry McClun for fire school reimbursement. Roll call vote: ayes – McClun, Barnes, Biesterfeld, Pankonin; nays – none. Motion carried. Biesterfeld move, Pankonin seconds to approve the claim to Jerry McClun. Roll call vote: ayes – Pankonin, Barnes, Biesterfeld; abstain – McClun. Motion carries.
Mayor Petersen opened the public hearing at 7:01 p.m. to consider a Class D liquor license request from The Market FLC, LLC dba The Market. Lindy Schmidt represented The Market. No public comment was made. Mayor Petersen closed the hearing at 7:02 p.m.
Interim administrator Angela Buglewicz reported for the Care Center. Some items reported: new director of nursing hired, bus wrap, door open hours.
Kim Gaebel reported for the library. Some items reported: summer reading attendance, scavenger hunt, art and science classes, leaking window, bird issues, book fair during Dynamite Pete Days, community survey, budget procedures.
The contract with Entegra Procurement Services for LCC was tabled until the care center board approves for council consideration.
McClun moves, Biesterfeld seconds to approve the agreement with Bishop Business for lease of three new copy machines at LCC. Roll call vote: ayes – McClun, Barnes, Biesterfeld, Pankonin; nays – none. Motion carried.
Deputy Hayes from LPS requested the city council consider placing a repeater on the water tower for radio service. City Attorney Johnson will prepare an agreement with LPS for this service to be considered at a later meeting.
Jill Maenner is requesting to purchase the triangle-shaped property behind her house at 517 Sandhill Road. City Council will discuss procedures with the City Attorney.
Gary Ware from Southridge requesting “Children at Play” signs for Southridge Subdivision was not in attendance. No council action was taken.
Barnes moves, Pankonin seconds to approve the request from Good Times Saloon for a special designated liquor license for a beer garden for Dynamite Pete Days on July 22, 11:00 a.m. to midnight. Roll call vote: ayes – McClun, Barnes, Biesterfeld, Pankonin; nays – none. Motion carried.
Biesterfeld moves, Barnes seconds to approve the use of the ball field to LPS boys and girls wrestling teams on July 23, 2023 at noon for a Chicago Style Softball Tournament with Kevin Albert at the point person and provided a hold harmless agreement has been submitted. Roll call vote: ayes – McClun, Barnes, Biesterfeld, Pankonin; nays – none. Motion carried.
Biesterfeld moves, McClun seconds to approve the bids for the 2023 street Improvement/Chip seal with fog coat project and authorize to go out for bids. Roll call vote: ayes – McClun, Barnes, Biesterfeld, Pankonin; nays – none. Motion carried.
Biesterfeld moves, Pankonin seconds to approve the request for LVFD an Unincorporated Association of Members for street closing on Saturday, September 30, 2023 on Main Street between 1st and 2nd from 9:00 a.m. to midnight. Roll call vote: ayes – McClun, Barnes, Biesterfeld, Pankonin; nays – none. Motion carried.
Biesterfeld moves, Barnes seconds to approve the request from LVFD an Unincorporated Association of Members for a special designated liquor license on Saturday, September 30, 2023 from 5:00 p.m. to midnight. Roll call vote: ayes – McClun, Barnes, Biesterfeld, Pankonin; nays – none. Motion carried.
Barnes moves, McClun seconds to instruct the clerk to prepare an ordinance to lower the speed limit all over town with the exception of the Highway Streets to 20 miles per hour. Roll call vote: ayes – McClun, Barnes, Biesterfeld, Pankonin; nays – none. Motion carried.
There was a discussion on columbarium prices and rules. More research will be done.
There was further discussion on the potential water main extension from 7th to Southridge Dr. Brian Sorenson from Otoe County Rural Water was present for the discussion.
More research will be done on the Eastwood Drive culvert.
Pankonin moves, McClun seconds to approve the purchase of a high service pump at water plant from Patterson as recommended by Joel. Roll call vote: ayes – McClun, Barnes, Biesterfeld, Pankonin; nays – none. Motion carried.
Biesterfeld moves, Barnes seconds to approve the agreement with Olsson and Associates for trail design. Roll call vote: ayes – McClun, Barnes, Biesterfeld, Pankonin; nays – none. Motion carried.
Joel Jones reported for street, water and sewer. Some items discussed: UV lights at sewer plant, tower painting project, NDEE tour, trail/bike course, speed bumps, yard waste area fencing.
Written sheriff and fire/rescue reports were circulated.
An internal audit was conducted verifying checks to invoices by the council members.
McClun moves, Barnes seconds to introduce by title only and suspend the three required statutory readings of Ordinance #1046; Black Hills Energy renewal agreement. Roll call vote: ayes – McClun, Barnes, Biesterfeld, Pankonin; nays – none. Motion carried. McClun moves, Barnes seconds to adopt Ordinance #1046 by title only on third and final reading. Roll call vote: ayes – McClun, Barnes, Biesterfeld, Pankonin; nays – none. Motion carried.
Biesterfeld moves, McClun seconds to approve Resolution 23-06; Class D liquor license approval for The Markey FLC, LLC dba The Market. Roll call vote: ayes – McClun, Barnes, Biesterfeld, Pankonin; nays – none. Motion carried.
Biesterfeld moves, Barnes seconds to enter closed session at 9:49 p.m. for the protection of the public interest to discuss the possible sale of real estate described as outlot frac pt L38 S of SL5 of L38. Roll call vote: ayes – McClun, Barnes, Biesterfeld, Pankonin; nays – none. Motion carried. Mayor Petersen announced that at 9:49 p.m. the Mayor and City Council would enter closed session for the protection of the public interest to discuss the possible sale of real estate described as outlot frac pt L38 S of SL5 of L38.
After inviting the public to return to the meeting, motion by Biesterfeld, seconded by McClun to reconvene in regular session at 10:00 p.m. Roll call vote: ayes – McClun, Barnes, Biesterfeld, Pankonin; nays – none. Motion carried.
McClun moves, Biesterfeld seconds to authorize the Mayor to negotiate a purchase agreement, at a price equal to or exceeding the amount discussed in closed session, with Jill Maenner for the sale of real estate described as outlot frac pt L38 S of SL5 of L38, contingent upon the buyer as agent of the City being granted a side yard lot line setback variance to allow for the construction of a 24′ x 24′ garage. Roll call vote: ayes – McClun, Barnes, Biesterfeld, Pankonin; nays – none. Motion carried.
Barnes moves, Biesterfeld seconds to adjourn the meeting at 10:02 p.m. Roll call vote: ayes – McClun, Barnes, Biesterfeld, Pankonin; nays – none. 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