Meeting Agenda
1. Open Meeting
2. Roll Call
3. Items of Business
3.A. Consider a 4 way stop on 11th Street and Main Avenue. 
3.B. Consider the AirMethods Agreement 
3.C. Land Purchase Agreement Discussion 
3.D. Consider authorizing to apply for the Adrian Smith FY 2027 Appropriations Request for Community Project Funding for Roundabout Infrastructure Project 
3.E. Consider authorizing to apply for the Adrian Smith FY 2027 Appropriations Request for Community Project Funding for Doane Substation Project 
4. Officers' Reports
5. Adjournment
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Meeting: March 3, 2026 at 5:00 PM - Public Works Committee Meeting
Subject:
1. Open Meeting
Rationale:
  • In accordance with Nebraska law, a copy of the Open Meetings Act can be found in the back of the Council Chambers.
  • Items listed on the agenda may be considered in any order.
Subject:
2. Roll Call
Rationale:
  • Attendance of members will be recorded to determine the presence of a quorum for official actions.
Subject:
3. Items of Business
Rationale:
  • The Committee may discuss or limit discussion on, hear testimony in favor of or in opposition to, or take action to provide a recommendation to the City Council on any matter presented under this title.
Subject:
3.A. Consider a 4 way stop on 11th Street and Main Avenue. 
Discussion:
City Administrator,Tom Ourada, discussed options to improve traffic visibility at 11th and Main. After further discussion, an agreement was reached to potentially eliminate one parking spot on Main Street and monitor before deciding whether to put a 4-way stop or sign. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Recommendation was made to the City Council to not install a 4-way stop, and potentially eliminate a parking stall on Main Street, and monitor the area. Carried with a motion by Anthony Fitzgerald and a second by Dale Strehle.
  • Dan Papik: Absent
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
Subject:
3.B. Consider the AirMethods Agreement 
Discussion:
City Administrator, Tom Ourada, discussed how he talked with City Attorney, Anna Burge, about changes and lease rates that were necessary in the agreement. AirMethods agreed with the changes made.  
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Recommendation was made to the City Council to approve signing the AirMethods Agreement. Carried with a motion by Anthony Fitzgerald and a second by Dale Strehle.
  • Dan Papik: Absent
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
3.C. Land Purchase Agreement Discussion 
Discussion:
City Administrator, Tom Ourada, discussed that this agreement is going well. The lease extension will be brought up for a vote in the next meeting. 
Subject:
3.D. Consider authorizing to apply for the Adrian Smith FY 2027 Appropriations Request for Community Project Funding for Roundabout Infrastructure Project 
Discussion:
City Administrator, Tom Ourada, discussed how this would be to apply for an Appropriations Request, which is similar to a grant.
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Recommendation was made to the City Council to adopt the application for the Adrian Smith FY 2027 Appropriations Request for Community Project Funding for Roundabout Infrastructure Project Carried with a motion by Anthony Fitzgerald and a second by Dale Strehle.
  • Dan Papik: Absent
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
Subject:
3.E. Consider authorizing to apply for the Adrian Smith FY 2027 Appropriations Request for Community Project Funding for Doane Substation Project 
Discussion:
City Administrator, Tom Ourada, discussed how the City has been searching for federal aid funding for this project. This would be the City asking for 4-5 million on assistance, and the rest would be done through rates or a combination of rates and reserves. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Recommendation was made to the City Council to apply for the Adrian Smith FY 2027 Appropriations Request for the Community Project Funding for Doane Substation Project. Carried with a motion by Anthony Fitzgerald and a second by Dale Strehle.
  • Dan Papik: Absent
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
Subject:
4. Officers' Reports
Rationale:
  • Reports may be given by the Mayor, Officers, Departments, or Councilmembers concerning the current operations of the City.
  • No action can be taken on matters presented under this title except to answer any questions or to refer the matter for further action.
Subject:
5. Adjournment

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