September 16, 2025 at 6:00 PM - Bellevue City Council Meeting +++Amended Agenda+++

1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

2. INVOCATION - Deacon Ted Powell, Church of the Holy Spirit, 1305 Thomas Drive.

3. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL

4. OPEN MEETINGS ACT - Posted on the rear wall of the Council Chambers

5. APPROVAL OF AGENDA, CONSENT AGENDA, CLAIMS, AND ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORTS:

5.a. Approval of the Agenda

5.b. Approval of the Consent Agenda (Items marked with an (*) are approved where this item is, unless otherwise removed)

5.b.1. * Acknowledge receipt of August 12, 2025 Tree Board Minutes.

5.b.2. * Acknowledge receipt of the August 28, 2025 Planning Commission Minutes. 

5.b.3. * Approval of the September 2, 2025 Board of Equalization Minutes.

5.b.4. * Approval of the September 2, 2025 City Council Minutes.

6. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS.

7. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: NONE

8. ORGANIZATIONAL MATTERS: NONE

9. APPROVED CITIZEN COMMUNICATION:

9.a. Tanya Luken - Address Council on Safe Way to Everett Park.

9.b. Charles Sharahan - Discuss Garage Permit - 2520 Olive Street.

10. LIQUOR LICENSES: NONE

11. ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION (3rd reading):

11.a. Ordinance No. 4193: Compensation Ordinance as Updated.  (HR Director)

11.b. Ordinance No. 4194: Request to amend Section 5.17, City of Bellevue Zoning Ordinance, regarding the allowable multifamily residential density in the -PS, Planned Subdivision Overlay. Applicant: Great Lakes Capital. (Planning Director) (Applicant is requesting a continuance until November 4th)

12. ORDINANCES FOR PUBLIC HEARING (2nd reading):

12.a. Ordinance No. 4192: An ordinance to adopt the budget statement to be termed the Annual Appropriations Bill. (Budget Committee)

12.a.1. ++ Resolution No. 2025-22: A resolution to set the 2025-2025 property tax levy (Hearing required—No action taken)   (Action taken at Special Meeting, September 23rd at 5:00 p.m.)

12.b. Ordinance No. 4195: An ordinance authorizing the issuance of general obligation bonds for certain improvement districts in and for the City of Bellevue, in an amount not to exceed $35,000,000.00. (Finance Director)

12.c. Ordinance No. 4196: Request to amend Section 26-40 of Article III of Chapter 26 of the Bellevue City Code relating to the boundaries of the Official Zoning Map for lands lying outside the city limits but within the City's two-mile zoning jurisdiction boundaries (for Parcel #010609490). Applicant: City of Bellevue. (Planning Director)

13. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION (1st reading):

13.a. Ordinance No. 4197: Request to rezone Lots 1 through 3, Michalek Estates, from AG to AG, RA, and RE, for the purpose of lot line adjustments.  Applicant: Mark Michalek. General Location: 12009 S. 25th Street. (Planning Director)

14. PUBLIC HEARING ON MATTERS OTHER THAN ORDINANCES:

14.a. Approve the Event Application for Bellevue Community Foundation for Annual Bellevue Trick or Treat on Sunday, October 26, 2025 from 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. in Olde Towne on Mission Ave. from Washington Street to Hancock Street; Franklin Street from 20th to 23rd; and Jefferson Street from 20th to 23rd.  

14.b. Request for a conditional use permit for Lot 3D, Twin Ridge II, for the purpose of the parking of oversized vehicles and trailers. Applicant: Shane Hoeft. General location: 1010 Fort Crook Road S.

14.c. Request to approve the 2026-2031 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) (Planning Director) (Postpone Action to Special Council Meeting September 23, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.)

15. RESOLUTIONS:

15.a. Resolution No. 2025-20: Requesting approval to operate a satellite keno location at the business operated by Varsity Hospitality dba "Varsity Sports Cafe" at 3504 Samson Way, Bellevue, NE and authorize the Mayor to sign. (City Clerk)

15.b. Resolution No. 2025-21: Requesting approval to operate a satellite keno location at the business operated by Bellevue Hotel Association dba "Beardmore Event Center" at 3930 Raynor Parkway, Bellevue, NE and authorize the Mayor to sign. (City Clerk)

15.c. ++ Resolution No. 2025-23: A resolution to preserve the City's flexibility in financing capital improvements. (Finance Director)

16. CURRENT BUSINESS:

16.a. * Request approval of the list of applications for hunting waivers, as reviewed and approved by Capt. Kurt Stroeher or Sgt. Don Pleiss. (City Clerk)

16.b. Approve and authorize the Mayor to sign the Annual Renewal Agreement with Traliant for Workplace Harassment Training Service effective 9/2/2025 to 9/1/2026, in an amount not to exceed $5,582.00. (HR Director)

16.c. Approve Proposal from Engineered Controls to furnish and install a Building Automation System at District 1 Fire Station, in an amount not to exceed $38,840.00. (Public Works Director)

16.d. Approval of Proposal from Hughes Tree Service for the removal of dead trees at the Bellevue Cemetery, in an amount not to exceed $11,885.00. (Public Works Director)

16.e. Approve the purchase with Cerris Systems, for two (2) heat pump replacements at 1510 Wall Street Building ,and one (1) heat pump to be installed at the Library, in an amount not to exceed $33,007.00. (Public Works Director)

16.f. Approve Proposal from Big Red Repair Inc. to purchase a 24-Foot Deckover Trailer for the Parks Department, in an amount not to exceed $12,445.00. (Public Works Director)

16.g. Approve and authorize the Mayor to sign the (4) four Acquisition of Temporary Easement Contracts with Midwest ROW for Whitted Creek 25th St. Project, from Lynnwood to Blackhawk, for Lots 3, 4, 9, and 13, for a total amount not to exceed $10,340.00. (Public Works Director)

16.h. Approve and authorize the Mayor to sign the (8) eight Acquisition of Temporary Easement Contracts with Midwest ROW for Mission Avenue Reconstruction and Streetscape for Lots 1,3, 4 & 5, 10, 11 & 12, and 32, for a total amount not to exceed $4,030.00. (Public Works Director)

16.i. Approve purchase of a Tire Balance Machine from Danielson Tech Supply, in an amount not to exceed $16,558.00. (Public Works Director/Fleet Maintenance)

16.j. ++ Recommendation accepting the proposal from FNIC for the city's Property Casualty Insurance renewal for the fiscal year 2025/2026, with a total annual premium of $815,980.00. (Finance Director)

16.k. ++ Approve and authorize the Mayor to sign the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Bellevue Professional Management Association (BPMA) for the term of October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. (Administration/HR Director)

17. ADMINISTRATION REPORTS: Comments must be limited to items on the current Reports (September report will be attached to the October 7th meeting)

18. CLOSED SESSION:

19. ADJOURNMENT