July 22, 2020
CITY COUNCIL
July 22, 2020 Louisville, NE
A meeting of the City Council of the City of Louisville was held on Wednesday, July 22, 2020, at 7:49 p.m. at the Louisville Senior Center. Present were Mayor Roger Behrns, Council Members Rod Petersen, Randy Jensen and Paula Simonson. Jerry McClun was absent. Also present were City Attorney Roger Johnson and several guests. Mayor Behrns 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 publication in the Plattsmouth Journal and 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 Behrns called the meeting to order and asked the Council to review the consent agenda. Petersen moves, Simonson seconds to approve the consent agenda. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote of those attending.
Mayor Behrns opened the hearing at 7:50 p.m. for the consideration to approve the Final plat for Sandhill Road Subdivision; property legally described as: THAT PART OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER LYING EAST OF STATE HIGHWAY 50 AND THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER, EXCEPT TAX LOT 59 AND EXCEPT SAND HILL ROAD, AND EXCEPT LAND TAKEN FOR PRAIRIE RIDGE COMMERICAL SUBDIVISION, AS SURVEYED, PLATTED AND RECORDED IN CASS COUNTY, NEBRASKA, AND FILED IN REGISTER OF DEEDS OFFICE IN MISC. BOOK 75, PAGE 193-194, DECEMBER 7, 2017, ALL IN SECTION 22, TOWNSHIP 12 NORTH, RANGE 11 EAST OF THE 6TH P.M., CASS COUNTY, NEBRASKA. The City Attorney explained to the planning commission members present that the suggestions from their meeting just aren’t feasible but offered alternatives. Mayor Behrns closed the public hearing at 8:03 p.m.
Mayor Behrns opened the public hearing at 8:03 p.m. for the consideration to change the zoning classification from TA District to I-1(PUD) District, on property legally described as: Proposed Lots 1-3, Sandhill Road Subdivision, Cass County, Nebraska. Jeff Ray from JEO stated this request is in compliance with the city’s comprehensive plan. Chuck Meyer was concerned about noise so close to residential. Mayor Behrns closed the public hearing at 8:11 p.m.
Mayor Behrns opened the public hearing at 8:12 p.m. for the consideration to change the zoning classification from TA District to R-1 District, on property legally described as: Proposed Lots 4-17, Sandhill Road Subdivision, Cass County, Nebraska. Jeff Ray stated it was an extension of existing residential. Mayor Behrns closed the public hearing at 8:14 p.m.
Mayor Behrns opened the public hearing at 8:14 p.m. for the purpose of hearing support, opposition, criticism, suggestions or observations of taxpayers relating to the acquisition of real estate from RR Berner Real Estate West 66’ or Lots 269-272, Original Town, City of Louisville, Cass County, Nebraska. It was discovered that this piece of property had already been purchased but may still be available. Mayor Behrns closed the public hearing at 8:14 p.m.
An update was given on the nuisance properties discussed at the last meeting.
Jensen moves, Simonson seconds to introduce by title only and suspend the three required statutory readings of Ordinance #999; to establish fees for city services. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote of those attending. Petersen moves, Jensen seconds to adopt by title only Ordinance #999. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote of those attending.
Jensen moves, Simonson seconds to introduce by title only and suspend the three required statutory readings of Ordinance #1000; to change the zoning classification from TA District to I-1(PUD) District, on property legally described as: Proposed Lots 1-3, Sandhill Road Subdivision, Cass County, Nebraska. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote of those attending. Simonson moves, Petersen seconds to adopt by title only Ordinance #1000. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote of those attending.
Petersen moves, Simonson seconds to introduce by title only and suspend the three required statutory readings of Ordinance #1001; to change the zoning classification from TA District to R-1 District, on property legally described as: Proposed Lots 4-17, Sandhill Road Subdivision, Cass County, Nebraska. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote of those attending. Jensen moves, Petersen seconds to adopt by title only Ordinance #1001. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote of those attending.
Petersen moves, Jensen seconds to approve Resolution 20-12; approval of final plat for Sandhill Road Subdivision with contingencies; 1) add a 20’ easement for public utilities and access to the same from Sandhill Road to the lift station on Lot 18, 2) mandatory right of way and improved street built to city standards connecting from Highway 50 through Lot 3 and upon completion the city may release the fire access through Lots 1 and 2 Sandhill road Subdivision and Lot 7A Replat Prairie Ridge Commercial Subdivision, 3) Lot 2 primary access shall be from Sandhill Road. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote of those attending.
The discussion of real estate negotiations was laid over until the next meeting.
Simonson moves, Petersen seconds to adjourn the meeting at 8:35 p.m. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote of those attending.
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