January 11, 2023
CITY COUNCIL
January 11, 2023 Louisville, NE
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Louisville was held on Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Present were Mayor Rod Petersen, Council Members Jerry McClun, Jamion Biesterfeld, Martyn Myers and Justin Barnes. 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. Biesterfeld moves, McClun seconds to approve the consent agenda. Roll call vote: ayes – McClun, Biesterfeld, Barnes, Myers; nays – none. Motion carried.
Mayor Petersen opens the public hearing at 7:01 p.m. to consider side yard setbacks in B-1 and B-2 zoning districts and rear yard setbacks in B-1 and B-2 zoning districts. No public comment was made. Mayor Petersen closes the public hearing at 7:02 p.m.
Kari Wockenfuss reported for the Care Center. Some items discussed: carpet project starting February 6th and Cheryl Taylor will be retiring after 33 years.
Julie Bauman distributed the audit report for fiscal year ending September 30, 2022. She gave an explanation and detailed review of the report.
Biesterfeld moves, McClun seconds to approve the street closing request from Omaha Volkswagen Car Club for September 16, 2023 as follows: Main Street from 1st to 3rd Streets and 2nd Street from alley west of Main to alley east of Main from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Roll call vote: ayes – McClun, Biesterfeld, Barnes, Myers; nays – none. Motion carried.
McClun moves, Biesterfeld seconds to approve the continuation of a Diamond Membership with Keep Cass County Beautiful in the amount of $500 from the KENO fund. Roll call vote: ayes – McClun, Biesterfeld, Barnes, Myers; nays – none. Motion carried.
The chip seal project on asphalt overlays was tabled until the next meeting.
The design agreement with JEO for 3rd Street Bridge repair project was tabled until the next meeting.
There was a brief discussion on the bridge inspection report as submitted by JEO. No council action taken.
McClun moves, Myers seconds to waive the formal bid process on the fencing project at the city shop/water treatment area and approve the bid from Ty the Fence Guy in the amount of $42,701.86 contingent upon execution of lease agreement with NE Game & Parks. Roll call vote: ayes – McClun, Biesterfeld, Barnes, Myers; nays – none. Motion carried.
Barnes moves, McClun seconds to approve the request from City Attorney Roger Johnson for 1/3 the cost to attend LNM Midwinter Conference. Roll call vote: ayes – McClun, Biesterfeld, Barnes, Myers; nays – none. Motion carried.
McClun moves, Biesterfeld seconds to authorize the Mayor to execute a contract with NE Generator for Sandhill Road Lift Station backup generator. Roll call vote: ayes – McClun, Biesterfeld, Barnes, Myers; nays – none. Motion carried.
Jill Maenner has been told that it is up to her to determine if the city owned property Parcel #130395720 is sufficient for building a garage before we start the negotiation process.
Joel Jones reported for street, water and sewer. Some items discussed: South Ridge lift station new pumps and training, Sr. Center building issues, school demo project, lease with Ash Grove, new employee search and trails with Olsen and Associates as designers.
A written sheriff’s report was circulated. No report for fire/rescue.
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 #1038; to vacate north-south alley between Walnut Street and Mill Creek north of 1st Street. Roll call vote: ayes – McClun, Biesterfeld, Barnes, Myers; nays – none. Motion carried. McClun moves, Barnes seconds to adopt Ordinance #1086 by title only on third and final reading. Roll call vote: ayes – McClun, Biesterfeld, Barnes, Myers; nays – none. Motion carried.
Biesterfeld moves, Myers seconds to introduce by title only and suspend the three required statutory readings of Ordinance #1039; to amend the text of the zoning regulation regarding side and rear yard setbacks in B-1 and B-2 zoning districts. Roll call vote: ayes – McClun, Biesterfeld, Barnes, Myers; nays – none. Motion carried. McClun moves, Myers seconds to adopt Ordinance # 1039 by title only on third and final reading. Roll call vote: ayes – McClun, Biesterfeld, Barnes, Myers; nays – none. Motion carried.
McClun moves, Biesterfeld seconds to approve Resolution 23-01; mileage reimbursement. Roll call vote: ayes – McClun, Biesterfeld, Barnes, Myers; nays – none. Motion carried.
Biesterfeld moves, McClun seconds to enter closed session for the protection of the public’s interest for the purpose of setting possible terms of agreements with Louisville Public Schools for their baseball and softball seasons at 8:59 p.m. Roll call vote: ayes – McClun, Biesterfeld, Barnes, Myers; nays – none. Motion carried. Mayor Petersen repeated the reason for the closed session. Biesterfeld moves, McClun seconds to reconvene in open session at 9:23 p.m. Roll call vote: ayes – McClun, Biesterfeld, Barnes, Myers; nays – none. Motion carried.
Biesterfeld moves, McClun seconds to give authorization to present the agreement with LPS for use of ball field for high school baseball and softball upon final legal review and proceed with negotiations. Roll call vote: ayes – McClun, Biesterfeld, Barnes, Myers; nays – none. Motion carried.
Myers moves, McClun seconds to adjourn the meeting at 9:25 p.m. Roll call vote: ayes – McClun, Biesterfeld, Barnes, Myers; 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