June 1, 2026 at 6:30 PM - 1st Council Regular Meeting

1. Mayor Mike Feeken calls City Council meeting to order, with the "Pledge of Allegiance" and the "Open Meeting Statement" as required by NE State Statutes 84-1407 through 84-1414; Mayor Feeken also states that the City Council may vote to go into Closed Session on any agenda item as allowed by NE State Statute 84-1410. 

2. Submittal of Request for Future Agenda Items

3. Reserve time to Speak on an Agenda Item

4. Discussion / Action regarding proposed conveyance of the vacated north half (N1/2) of alley in Block 108, Original Town of St. Paul, Howard County, NE to Paul T. Smith for one dollar ($1.00). The vacated north half (N1/2) alley was considered and approved at the Monday, May 18, 2026, City Council meeting, with Ordinance No. 1071 recorded at the Howard County Register of Deeds.

5. Municipal Code 4-315: Nuisances; Hearings.
The City Council shall hear testimony regarding the condition of the nuisance. At the conclusion of the hearing, the City shall, by RESOLUTION, declare its findings. The City Council may declare the condition existing to be a nuisance and direct the person owning the property to abate it within a reasonable time after the date of posting on the premises a notice of the adoption of the resolution and sending a notice.
Discuss - Approve / Deny sending Resolution abatement letter to the nuisance property of 1014 Grand Street.
 

6. Discuss - Approve / Deny the City of St. Paul Elmwood Cemetery rate increases regarding: (1) lot and niche purchases; (2) disinterment and reinterment; (3) staking fee for monuments / laying sod; and (4) cement benches. The effective date for the rate change will be Wednesday, July 1, 2026. Sunday open/close or staking will not be available. The Elmwood Cemetery Board approved the new rate increases on Wednesday, May 13, 2026.

7. Discuss an amendment to the St. Paul Municipal Code to establish new Sections 5-403 to 5-406 of Chapter 5 related to the operation of Light-Weight E-Scooters, E-Bikes, and Hoverboards (possible action).

8. Consent Agenda Items: Discuss - Approve / Deny: (1) Minutes May 18, 2026; and (2) Disbursements June 1, 2026.

9. Discuss - Approve / Deny Resolution 2026-1, amending the City of St. Paul "Fee Schedule" to reflect the changes regarding the Elmwood Cemetery fees. The "Fee Schedule" will be effective Wednesday, July 1, 2026.

10. Discuss - Approve / Deny placing the City of St. Paul's Financial Statement 2024-2025 excess Department funds into the "Insured Cash Sweep" (ICS) accounts at Citizens Bank & Trust: (1) Swimming Pool $16,824 and (2) St. Paul Library $12,784.

11. Discuss 1st of the month City nuisances per Chief of Police Dan Howard (possible action).
(1) Nuisance property update on 1212 Howard Avenue (David Moomey); 
(2) 405 Grant Street (Stephanie Berney) - First nuisance letter delivered on Thursday, May 21, 2026.

12. Chief of Police Howard updates:
(1) Activity Report.

13. Utilities Superintendent Helzer updates

14. Mayor Feeken updates:

15. Public Announcements

16. Closed Session: The necessary protection of the public interest for purposes of discussing negotiating strategy and compensation parameters related to a prospective appointment pertaining to the Municipal Clerk position.

17. Mayor Feeken adjourns City Council meeting

18. Informational Items:

19. This agenda, including supporting documentation, is available for public viewing during normal business hours at the City Office, 704 6th Street, St. Paul, Nebraska.

The City of St. Paul abides by the Nebraska Open Meetings Act in conducting business.  A copy of the Nebraska Open Meetings Act is on display in the meeting room as required by Nebraska State Law.
The Mayor and City Council reserve the right to enter into an Executive Session at any time during the meeting, in accordance with the Nebraska Open Meetings Act, even though the closed session may not be indicated on the Agenda.
It is the intention of the Mayor and City Council to take up the items on the agenda in sequential order.  However, the Mayor and City Council reserves the right to take up matters in a different order to accommodate the schedules of the City Council members, person(s) having items on the agenda, and the public.  The City of St. Paul reserves the right to adjust the order of items on the agenda.
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