April 10, 2024
CITY COUNCIL
April 10, 2024 Louisville, NE
A meeting of the City Council of the City of Louisville was held on April 10, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Present were Mayor Rod Petersen, Council Members Jerry McClun, Jamion Biesterfeld, and Paul Pankonin. Justin Barnes was absent. Also, present were City Attorney Roger Johnson, Utility Supervisor 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 the Pledge of Allegiance was said. McClun moves, Biesterfeld seconds to approve the consent agenda with the exception of the appointment to the Care Center Advisory Board. Roll call vote: ayes –McClun, Biesterfeld, Pankonin; absent – Barnes. Motion carried.
Angie Buglewicz reported for the Care Center. Some items discussed: Security system, EHR system, staffing and introduction of the new director of nursing; Alexah Lush.
Jennifer Rose reported for the library. Some items discussed: Easter Egg Hunt, Peep dioramas, summer reading, community garage sales, website update and building maintenance.
The budget will be checked for the request to open the library on Tuesdays.
Biesterfeld moves, McClun seconds to approve the street closing request for 2024 Dynamite Pete Days as follows: July 20th Main Street between 2nd and 3rd from noon to midnight and July 21st Main Street from 1st to 3rd and 2nd Street from Cherry to alley east of Main from 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Roll call vote: ayes –McClun, Biesterfeld, Pankonin; absent – Barnes. Motion carried.
Biesterfeld moves, McClun seconds to recommend approval of the beer garden request for Dynamite Pete Days from Good Times Bar on July 20 and July 21, 2024. Roll call vote: ayes –McClun, Biesterfeld, Pankonin; absent – Barnes. Motion carried.
After a lengthy discussion, Pankonin moves, Biesterfeld seconds to table the Cornhusker Music Theater street closing request to the May meeting. Roll call vote: ayes –McClun, Biesterfeld, Pankonin; absent – Barnes. Motion carried.
Biesterfeld moves, Pankonin seconds to approve the use of the ball fields for the high school wrestling teams fundraiser on July 26-27, 2024. Roll call vote: ayes –McClun, Biesterfeld, Pankonin; absent – Barnes. Motion carried.
After a lengthy discussion, McClun moves, Pankonin seconds to table the speed bumps/humps/tables placement action to the May meeting. Roll call vote: ayes –McClun, Biesterfeld, Pankonin; absent – Barnes. Motion carried.
TextMyGov as a way of communication was discussed. An agreement will be presented at the next meeting.
Mayor Petersen gave an update on the Louisville Housing Agency.
After a lengthy discussion, Pankonin moves, McClun seconds to deny the reserved parking request from Kim Novotny for a parklet installation on Main Street in front of the Dairy Crème. Roll call vote: ayes –McClun, Biesterfeld, Pankonin; absent – Barnes. Motion carried.
McClun moves, Pankonin seconds to have the city attorney advise Sudbeck’s attorney to proceed with the blight and substandard study on the three extra lots in the East Ridge Subdivision for a TIF amendment. Roll call vote: ayes –McClun, Biesterfeld, Pankonin; absent – Barnes. Motion carried.
Joel reported for street, water and sewer. Some items discussed: sanitary sewer collapse on Maple Street, trail update with dedication on May 5th at 11:30 a.m. and the Gravel Grinder bike race report.
Written sheriff, fire and rescue reports were circulated.
Bill Lueder reported for LBPA. Some items discussed: shade installations and practices in full swing.
An internal audit was conducted verifying checks to invoices by the council members.
McClun moves, Biesterfeld seconds to introduce and suspend the three required statutory readings of Ordinance 1062; to amend floodway and flood fringe districts, definitions and regulations effective August 14, 2024. Roll call vote: ayes –McClun, Biesterfeld, Pankonin; absent – Barnes. Motion carried. McClun moves, Biesterfeld seconds to adopt Ordinance 1062 by title only on third and final reading. Roll call vote: ayes –McClun, Biesterfeld, Pankonin; absent – Barnes. Motion carried.
McClun moves, Pankonin seconds to enter closed session at 9:33 p.m. to protect the public interest to discuss personnel matters and the business structure, finances, rates and other charges as related to the Louisville Care Center. Roll call vote: ayes –McClun, Biesterfeld, Pankonin; absent – Barnes. Motion carried. Mayor Petersen restated the reason for the closed session. McClun moves, Biesterfeld seconds to exit closed session and reconvene to regular session at 10:00 p.m. Roll call vote: ayes –McClun, Biesterfeld, Pankonin; absent – Barnes. Motion carried.
Mayor Petersen adjourned the public meeting at 10:00 p.m.
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