October 11, 2023
CITY COUNCIL
October 11, 2023 Louisville, NE
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Louisville was held on Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Present were Mayor Rod Petersen, Council Members Jerry McClun, Paul Pankonin, Jamion Biesterfeld 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 the Pledge of Allegiance was said. McClun moves, Biesterfeld seconds to approve the consent agenda with the exception of the check to Jerry McClun for conference attendance reimbursement. Roll call vote: ayes – McClun, Pankonin, Biesterfeld, Barnes; nays – none. Motion carried. Biesterfeld moves, Pankonin seconds to approve the check to Jerry McClun. Roll call vote: ayes – Pankonin, Biesterfeld, Barnes; abstain – McClun. Motion carried.
Mayor Petersen opens the public hearing at 7:02 p.m. for the consideration to change the zoning classification from R-1 District to R-2 District on property legally described as: Lot 395, Original Town, Louisville, NE. No public comment. Mayor Petersen closed the hearing at 7:03 p.m.
Mayor Petersen opens the public hearing at 7:03 p.m. to consider revision of zoning ordinance section 2.02 regarding short term rentals and requiring conditional us in all residential zoning districts. No public comment. Mayor Petersen closes the public hearing at 7:04 p.m.
Mayor Petersen opens the public hearing at 7:04 p.m. to consider revision of zoning ordinance section 4.12 regarding accessory structures. No public comment. Mayor Petersen closed the hearing at 7:05 p.m.
Mayor Petersen opens the public hearing at 7:05 p.m. to consider revision of zoning ordinance section 2.02 regarding shouses and/or barndominiums and requiring conditional use in RS zoning and allowing in TA zoning. No public comment. Mayor Petersen closes the hearing at 7:06 p.m.
Angie Buglewicz reported for the Care Center. Some items discussed: advertising for Director of Dietary position, security camera installation beginning Monday, bus sold and Angie passed her board and is waiting for her license.
Jennifer Rose reported for the Library Board. Some items discussed: building concerns, window leaking, stoop leaking, LED lights installation, newsletter updates, events, policy updates, quilt show and community survey.
Biesterfeld moves, McClun seconds to approve the LCC fence upgrade lowest bid from Quality Fence in the amount of $13,421.25 from the memorial account. Roll call vote: ayes – McClun, Pankonin, Biesterfeld, Barnes; nays – none. Motion carried.
There was a discussion on LCC financials. Some concerns were voiced about cash flow. It was clarified that the statements received in the council packets are a month delayed. It was noted that the cash on hand is down and the council asked for a more detailed report showing prior months for comparison. The council asked about the number of resident days and if they have recovered from COVID. Angie said the numbers are coming back up. The council wanted to see a business plan to fill the beds.
Pankonin moves, Biesterfeld seconds to approve the release of $1,100 from the library trust CD to pay for brick work on the front of the library. Roll call vote: ayes – McClun, Pankonin, Biesterfeld, Barnes; nays – none. Motion carried.
There were committee members form Hometown Christmas present with ideas for the event. They plan to use the city park for the Christmas Tree that will be provided by Jensen Gardens and City Hall foyer as the North Pole. No council action necessary.
There was a discussion on the use of the ball fields for Brent Jackson’s ball team. No council action taken.
Columbarium policies were discussed and will be further studied.
Biesterfeld moves, Barnes seconds to approve the bid from General Excavating in the amount of $146,836.12 for the 3rd Street Bridge Repair Project. Roll call vote: ayes – McClun, Pankonin, Biesterfeld, Barnes; nays – none. Motion carried.
Rules and regulation for the trail system were discussed. Biesterfeld moves, McClun seconds to instruct the clerk to amend the current park policy by changing the closing hour of operations to 10:00 p.m. and adding “no motor vehicles”. Roll call vote: ayes – McClun, Pankonin, Biesterfeld, Barnes; nays – none. Motion carried.
Nothing new on the water main extension on the south side of town.
Nothing new on the culvert at Eastwood Dr. and Highway 66.
Special event street closure policies were discussed. More information will be gathered.
Joel Jones reported for street, water and sewer. Items reported: 6th Street Bridge Project, 3rd Street Bridge Project, high service pump installation, South Ridge lift station pumps, UV lights update, Sandhill Road lift station generator, camera bids, equipment updates, retaining wall regulations and speed bump report.
Written sheriff reports were circulated. No report from the fire/rescue.
Bill Lueder reported for LBPA. The fields are officially closed for the season with some minor maintenance to be done. They plan to purchase some Supers Shades and will have installed with Joel’s coordination.
An internal audit was conducted verifying checks to invoices by the council members.
McClun moves, Biesterfeld seconds to introduce by title only and suspend the three required statutory readings of Ordinance #1053; to change zoning classification from R-1 District to R-2 District on property legally described as Lot 395, Original Town, Louisville, NE. Roll call vote: ayes – McClun, Biesterfeld, Pankonin, Barnes; nays – none. Motion carried. McClun moves, Biesterfeld seconds to adopt by title only Ordinance #1053. Roll call vote: ayes – McClun, Biesterfeld, Pankonin, Barnes; nays – none. Motion carried.
McClun moves, Barnes seconds to introduce by title only and suspend the three required statutory readings of Ordinance #1054; to amend the text of the zoning regulations ordinance regarding short term rentals definition and conditional use in all residential zoning districts. Roll call vote: ayes – McClun, Biesterfeld, Pankonin, Barnes; nays – none. Motion carried. Biesterfeld moves, McClun seconds to adopt by title only Ordinance #1054. Roll call vote: ayes – McClun, Biesterfeld, Pankonin, Barnes; nays – none. Motion carried.
Biesterfeld moves, McClun seconds to introduce by title only and suspend the three required statutory readings of Ordinance #1055; to amend the text of the zoning regulation ordinance regarding accessory structures. Roll call vote: ayes – McClun, Biesterfeld, Pankonin, Barnes; nays – none. Motion carried. Pankonin moves, McClun seconds to adopt by title only Ordinance #1055. Roll call vote: ayes – McClun, Biesterfeld, Pankonin, Barnes; nays – none. Motion carried.
Barnes moves, McClun seconds to introduce by title only and suspend the three required statutory readings of Ordinance #1056; to amend the text of the zoning regulations ordinance regarding dwelling definitions for barndominium and/or shouses and permitting in TA zoning and conditional use in RS zoning. Roll call vote: ayes – McClun, Biesterfeld, Pankonin, Barnes; nays – none. Motion carried. Pankonin moves, Barnes seconds to adopt by title only Ordinance #1056. Roll call vote: ayes – McClun, Biesterfeld, Pankonin, Barnes; nays – none. Motion carried.
McClun moves, Biesterfeld seconds to enter closed session to protect the public interest to discuss the possible sale of City-owned real estate generally described as Louisville, outlots L38 Esc 2A W of Creek & SL 4 & 4 of 38 & Frac pt S of SL5 of 38 & SW ¼ NE ¼ 22-12-11 and sale of related personal property owned by the City at 8:47 p.m. Roll call vote: ayes – McClun, Biesterfeld, Pankonin, Barnes; nays – none. Motion carried. Mayor Petersen restated the reason for the closed session. Barnes moves, Pankonin seconds to exit closed session and reconvene to regular session at 9:18 p.m. Roll call vote: ayes – McClun, Biesterfeld, Pankonin, Barnes; nays – none. Motion carried.
Mayor Petersen adjourns the meeting at 9:18 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