Fremont, NE

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission is meeting to conduct interviews for police officer positions, which may occur in executive session. The agenda also includes routine items such as approving the minutes from the previous meeting and reviewing open meeting rules.

• Police Officer Interviews (may go into executive session)
• Approve minutes of August 18, 2026 meeting
• Review Posting of Open Meeting Rules

Local Option Review Team

The Local Option Review Team will approve minutes from April 28, 2026, and review the current fund balance and quarterly report. The agenda contains no new motions, public hearings, or specific project decisions, as the attached documents are informational reports on the status of LB 840 sales tax funds.

• Approval of minutes from the April 28, 2026 meeting
• Review of LB 840 fund balance showing $4,935,797.12 in assets
• Receipt of the quarterly report on LB 840 sales tax revenue and economic development projects

Citizens Advisory Review Committee

The Citizens Advisory Review Committee is meeting to review the LB840 fund balance and consider a quarterly report. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings scheduled.

• Review of LB840 fund balance showing $4,935,797.12 in assets and $3,877,489.67 uncommitted
• Consideration of quarterly report on LB840 economic development projects
• Approval of minutes from April 28, 2026 meeting

City Council

The Fremont City Council will vote on placing a .5% sales tax increase on the November ballot, award a $1.29M contract for an owner's engineer, and hold public hearings on a liquor license and a development code amendment. The consent agenda includes routine approvals of claims, contracts, and grants. The meeting also includes a second reading of an ordinance to revise public comment rules.

• Resolution 2026-219: Submit .5% sales tax question to voters at Nov 3, 2026 general election
• Resolution 2026-209: Award up to $1,289,100 to Stanley Engineering for owner engineer services
• Resolution 2026-206: Public hearing on Class K liquor license for Bourbon Trail at 408 N Main St
• Ordinance 5758: Amend Unified Development Code (first reading, request to suspend rules)
• Resolution 2026-218: $48,332.32 contract with Fremont Roofing for WWTP roof replacement

Utility and Infrastructure Board (June 2017 - Present)

The Utility and Infrastructure Board will consider several contracts, including an owner's engineer contract for future generation with Stanley Engineering, a change order for the 19th Street Asphalt Overlay Project, and a roof replacement at the wastewater treatment plant. They will also approve minutes and accounts payable totaling $2,794,715.61. The meeting includes a general manager update on the transmission and distribution department.

• Award of Owners Engineer Contract for Future Generation to Stanley Engineering
• Change Order No. 1 for 19th Street Asphalt Overlay Project with Hawkins Construction Company
• Ratify staff signature on Material Testing Services Contract with The Schemmer Associates, Inc.
• Contract with Fremont Roofing for membrane roof replacement at Wastewater Treatment Plant Solids Processing Building
• Approve accounts payable totaling $2,794,715.61

City Council

The Fremont City Council will hold public hearings and consider resolutions on a Class K liquor license for Bourbon Trail, annexation of contiguous areas, and a Unified Development Code amendment. The consent agenda includes contracts for software, construction, and services. New business includes awarding an engineer contract, a budget amendment, and placing a .5% sales tax question on the November ballot.

• Resolution 2026-206: Class K liquor license recommendation for Bourbon Trail at 408 N Main St
• Ordinance 5758: Unified Development Code text amendment (first reading, request to suspend rules)
• Resolution 2026-209: Award bid to Stanley Engineering up to $1,289,100 for future generation
• Resolution 2026-219: Submit .5% sales tax question to voters on November 3, 2026
• Resolution 2026-211: Change order No. 1 for Hawkins Construction, $43,611.22 for 19th Street Asphalt Overlay

Airport Advisory Committee

The Fremont Airport Advisory Committee will meet to approve July minutes, introduce new board member Brad Krumel, and receive updates on the budget, beacon light, parallel taxiway reconstruction, Airport Layout Plan, and a 1942 obstruction map. No action items are listed for discussion. The agenda includes detailed FY26 revenues ($198,620) and expenses ($269,895), with notable items like a $107,425 taxiway rehab match and a $9,220 ALP match.

• FY26 budget: revenues $198,620, expenses $269,895
• Parallel Taxiway Reconstruction Update (FY26 match: $107,425)
• Airport Layout Plan Update (FY26 match: $9,220)
• New board member Brad Krumel introduction
• 1942 Obstruction Map discussion

Civil Service Commission

The Fremont Civil Service Commission is meeting to approve prior minutes and conduct firefighter interviews, which may occur in executive session. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive decisions or discussions listed.

• Firefighter interviews (may go into executive session)
• Approve minutes of July 9, 2026, meeting

The Civil Service Commission approved the July 9, 2026, minutes and entered executive session to evaluate a person's job performance, conducting interviews for a Firefighter candidate. No official actions or votes were taken during the executive session. The meeting adjourned after returning to open session.

• Approved minutes from July 9, 2026, meeting (3-0)
• Approved motion to enter executive session for job performance evaluation (3-0)
• Approved motion to exit executive session (3-0)
• Approved motion to adjourn (3-0)

Business Improvement District

The Fremont Business Improvement District board voted 2-5 against a motion to refuse payment for the $39K Christmas tree storage bill and end discussion. Instead, the board directed Howard to contact the foundation about future donations and to discuss with Sifferings the costs and options for the trees. Other updates included progress on parking lot improvements and gas meter replacements, but no formal decisions were made on those items.

• Approved minutes of July 21, 2026 meeting (7-0)
• Rejected motion to not pay $39K Christmas tree storage bill and end discussion (2-5)
• Directed Howard to contact foundation about future donations and discuss costs with Sifferings
• Adjourned meeting at 1:08 pm (6-0)

Library Board

The Keene Memorial Library Board will hold its regular meeting, reviewing the director's report, July 2026 expenditures, and summer reading program results. The board will also discuss a continuing education webinar on intellectual freedom and the right to read, including associated legal updates since 2024. The agenda includes routine items like approving minutes and reports.

• Discussion of 'Law and the Right to Read' webinar and legal updates since 2024
• Review of July 2026 library expenditures, including $658,271.31 in salaries/wages
• Summer Reading Program review (motion to receive)
• Library Director's report with statistics and month in review
• Board CE update: 4 of 20 required hours completed by 12/7/2028

Planning Commission

The Fremont Planning Commission will review and potentially approve a recommendation to annex three areas (A, B, C) into city limits, and will consider amendments to the Unified Development Code (UDC) for clarity and consistency. The annexation recommendation will go to the City Council for final action. The UDC amendments are mostly cleanup, but include a policy shift on alternative surfacing for outdoor display and storage areas.

• Annexation of Areas A, B, and C into Fremont corporate limits
• UDC text amendment with corrections and clarifications
• Policy shift allowing alternative surfacing for outdoor display and truck/trailer staging areas
• Approval of minutes from July 20, 2026 meeting

Library Board

The Keene Memorial Library Board will hold its regular meeting, primarily discussing a continuing education webinar on intellectual freedom and the right to read, along with associated legal updates since 2024. The board will also receive reports from the Library Director, Friends of the Library, and finance, and will consider adopting the July minutes and the Summer Reading Program review.

• Discussion of 'Law and the Right to Read: What Trustees Need to Know' webinar and legal updates
• Motion to receive Summer Reading Program review
• Library Director's report including statistics and month in review
• Finance report for July 2026 expenditures
• Board CE update: 4 of 20 required hours completed by 12/7/2028

The Keene Memorial Library Board held a routine meeting, adopting the agenda and approving the July minutes. No substantive policy decisions were made; reports were received without action, and the board viewed a continuing education webinar.

• Adopted August 17, 2026 agenda (3-0)
• Approved July 20, 2026 minutes (3-0)
• Received Summer Reading Program update (3-0)

City Council

The Fremont City Council approved several ordinances and resolutions, including the Utility Salary Ordinance (5753), Government Salary Ordinance (5754), and an amendment to the Food and Beverage Occupation Tax (5756), all by 8-0 votes. They also approved a Class D liquor license recommendation for Casey's #4670, renewed all Class C liquor licenses through October 31, 2027, and awarded a $22,938.75 downtown revitalization grant for 311 N Main St. The council held a first reading for an ordinance revising public comment procedures (5755) and amended the Master Fee Schedule.

• Approved Ordinance 5753 Utility Salary Ordinance (8-0)
• Approved Ordinance 5754 Government Salary Ordinance (8-0)
• Approved Ordinance 5756 amending Food and Beverage Occupation Tax (8-0)
• Recommended approval of Class D liquor license for Casey's #4670 (8-0)
• Renewed all Class C liquor licenses through Oct 31, 2027 (8-0)
• Awarded $22,938.75 CDBG funding for downtown project at 311 N Main St (8-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 5755 to move public comment on agenda (8-0)
• Amended Master Fee Schedule to support Ordinance 5749 changes (8-0)

Utility and Infrastructure Board (June 2017 - Present)

The Utility and Infrastructure Board will consider an amendment to the Engineering Services Agreement with Civil Solutions, LLC for the Broad Street Resurfacing Project. The board will also approve minutes and accounts payable, and receive a General Manager update on the Fleet Maintenance Department. The agenda is largely routine, with the main substantive item being the contract amendment.

• Amendment to Engineering Services Agreement with Civil Solutions, LLC for Broad Street Resurfacing Project
• Approve minutes of July 28, 2026
• Approve accounts payable through August 11, 2026 (total claims $7,850,116.69)
• General Manager update: Fleet Maintenance Department overview

The Utility and Infrastructure Board voted 5-0 to recommend City Council approval of Resolution 2026-203, amending the engineering services agreement with Civil Solutions, LLC for the Broad Street Resurfacing Project by $10,142.00. The board also approved the consent agenda, including minutes from July 28, 2026, and accounts payable through August 11, 2026, by a 5-0 vote. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included a fleet department overview and adjourned at 4:17 p.m.

• Recommended approval of Resolution 2026-203 amending engineering services agreement with Civil Solutions, LLC for $10,142.00 (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes from July 28, 2026 and accounts payable through August 11, 2026 (5-0)

Park & Recreation Board

The board will meet to review the summer recreation report and receive updates on facilities and parks/forestry. The meeting includes a discussion on the Capital Improvement Plan.

• Summer Recreation report
• Facilities update
• Parks/Forestry update
• Capital Improvement Plan

Utility and Infrastructure Board (June 2017 - Present)

The Utility and Infrastructure Board will consider routine consent items, then act on change orders for a building contract, renewal of a natural gas purchasing agreement, purchase of electric meters for the AMI system, and an ordinance to increase city spending limits per Nebraska Legislative Bill 797. The General Manager will provide an update on the IT Department.

• Change Orders #007 and #008 for the Street–Parks–Fleet Maintenance Building contract with Meco-Henne
• Renewal and extension of the Natural Gas Purchasing and Price Risk Management Agreement with Houston and Associates
• Purchase of electric meters for the Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) system
• Ordinance No. 5752 modifying city code to increase spending limits in accordance with Nebraska Legislative Bill 797
• General Manager Update includes IT Department overview

The Utility and Infrastructure Board recommended that City Council approve a $41,264 change order for a maintenance building and the purchase of electric meters for the AMI system. The Board also recommended renewing a natural gas purchasing agreement and increasing municipal spending limits via Ordinance 5752.

• Approved July 14, 2026 minutes and accounts payable through July 28, 2026 (4-0)
• Recommended City Council authorize $41,264 in change orders for Street-Parks-Fleet Maintenance Building contract with Meco-Henne (4-0)
• Recommended City Council authorize renewal of Natural Gas Purchasing and Price Risk Management Agreement with Houston and Associates (4-0)
• Recommended City Council approve Resolution 2026-192 for purchase of AMI system electric meters (4-0)
• Recommended City Council approve Ordinance 5752 to increase spending limits per Nebraska Legislative Bill 797 (4-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider final readings for 2026-2027 electric, natural gas, sewer, and water rates. The body is also reviewing several land use permits and a significant expenditure for the city's electric metering system.

• Purchase of electric meters for Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) System estimated at $713,690
• Conditional Use Permit for a convenience store with fuel sales at 4461 N. Broad Street
• Planned Development Amendment for 757 N. Johnson Rd
• Natural Gas Purchasing and Price Risk Management Agreement with Houston and Associates for $78,000 per year
• Change Orders #007 & #008 for Street – Parks – Fleet Maintenance Building in the amount of $41,264

The City Council approved new electric, natural gas, sewer, and water rates for 2026 and 2027. Council also passed an amended animal control ordinance and authorized over $713,000 for new electric meters. Several land-use permits and special event licenses were approved.

• Approved electric, natural gas, sewer, and water rates for 2026-2027 (8-0)
• Approved Ordinance 5749 amending animal control laws regarding dangerous animals (8-0)
• Authorized $713,690 purchase of electric meters for AMI System (8-0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for convenience store with fuel sales at 4461 N. Broad Street (8-0)
• Approved preliminary and final plats for Highland Enterprises LLC (8-0)
• Approved Ordinance 5750 for Planned Development Amendment at 757 N. Johnson Rd (8-0)
• Confirmed appointment of Derick Leaman as Police Officer (8-0)
• Approved Ordinance 5752 to increase city spending limits (8-0)

Board of Adjustment

The Fremont Board of Adjustment is considering a request from Casey's Retail Company for a variance to increase the allowable square footage for a pole sign at their proposed convenience store and gas station on North Broad Street. The request is to allow two freestanding pole signs, one with 374 square feet and 60 feet in height, and a second with 82 square feet and 25 feet in height. The Planning Department staff recommends denial of the variance request due to lack of evidence of hardship. The board will discuss and decide on the request at the meeting.

• Variance request for pole sign at 4461 N. Broad Street
• Proposed sign size: 374 square feet and 60 feet in height
• Second proposed sign: 82 square feet and 25 feet in height
• Property zoned FC - Flex Commercial District

Business Improvement District

The Downtown Business Improvement District Board will discuss and possibly take action on homelessness in the downtown area, along with Christmas decorations and a report on city parking lots. The board will also consider the speaker system and receive committee and MainStreet reports.

• Discussion and possible action on homelessness in downtown
• Discussion and possible action on Christmas decorations
• Report from the city on parking lots
• Discussion and possible action on the speaker system
• MainStreet Report by Lainey Paquette

The Business Improvement District Board met July 21, 2026, and took no substantive action on any agenda item. Members heard reports on homelessness efforts, Christmas decorations, downtown parking lot construction, and a speaker system, but made no decisions. The board approved the June 16, 2026 minutes and adjourned.

• Approved June 16, 2026 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 12:37 PM (6-0)

Planning Commission

The Fremont Planning Commission will meet to approve minutes, consider a conditional use permit for a fuel sales convenience store, and review subdivision and planned development amendment requests.

• Conditional Use Permit for Casey's Retail Store at 4461 N. Broad Street
• Preliminary Plat for VA clinic subdivision in Diers 4th Addition
• Planned Development Amendment for Fire Station at 757 N. Johnson Rd
• Approval of June 15, 2026 Planning Commission minutes
• Review of Comprehensive Plan Action MATRIX

The Planning Commission approved a planned development amendment to allow a fire station at 757 N. Johnson Rd. It also approved a plat for a VA clinic and a conditional use permit for a Casey's convenience store.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit for Casey's convenience store with fuel sales at 4461 N. Broad Street (8-0)
• Approved Preliminary and Final Plat for VA clinic development at lot 5, block 5, Diers 4th Addition and surrounding parcels (8-0)
• Approved Planned Development Amendment to change 5.6 acres at 757 N. Johnson Rd. from school/residential to a Fire Station (8-0)
• Approved June 15, 2026 meeting minutes (8-0)

Library Board

The Keene Memorial Library Board will review the director's report and June 2026 expenditures. The board will also watch and discuss a webinar regarding the 'E's of Libraries' to improve communication with elected officials and community leaders.

• Review of June 2026 Library Expenditures Reports
• Discussion of 'What's Your E™? - The E's of Libraries ®' webinar content
• Library Director's report on the transition to the CivicPlus website platform
• Update on Board Continuing Education (CE) hours

The Keene Memorial Library Board held a regular meeting on July 20, 2026, with four members present and one absent. The board adopted the meeting agenda and approved the June 15, 2026, minutes, both by 4-0 votes. Reports from the Library Director, Friends of the Library, and finance were presented with no action taken. The meeting was procedural only, with no substantive decisions made.

• Adopted the July 20, 2026, agenda (4-0)
• Approved the June 15, 2026, Library Board minutes (4-0)

Airport Advisory Committee

The committee will review an estimate for beacon light installation and receive updates on parallel taxiway reconstruction and the Airport Layout Plan (ALP). The meeting also includes updates on the budget, maintenance, and the firework display schedule.

• Beacon light installation estimate presented by Eric Johnson
• Parallel Taxiway Reconstruction update
• Airport Layout Plan (ALP) update
• Discussion of board vacancies
• Budget status update

The Airport Advisory Committee voted to accept a beacon installation estimate and directed staff to pursue a state grant application with a 90/10 funding split. The committee also approved the June minutes, accepted a revenue and expenses report, and received updates on the taxiway reconstruction project and firework display date.

• Approved June 19, 2026 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Accepted beacon estimate from Kirkham Michael into agenda (5-0)
• Directed Dan Gillis to pursue beacon grant application process (5-0)
• Accepted revenue and expenses breakdown report from Dan Gillis into agenda (5-0)

Public Safety Answering Point

The PSAP Governance Board is meeting to discuss unbudgeted costs for ORION microwave network upgrades. The board will also consider proposing a 911 backup center at a satellite fire station and review information regarding equipment vendors.

• Unbudgeted invoice for ORION microwave network upgrades
• Proposal for 911 backup center space in satellite fire station
• Information on 911 equipment vendor for new PSAP

City Council

The City Council will review a $450,000 Local Option Economic Development Fund award for Quad County Property Management LLC. The body is also considering second readings for 2026-2027 electric, natural gas, sewer, and water rates.

• Resolution 2026-145: $450,000 Local Option Economic Development Fund award to Quad County Property Management LLC
• Resolution 2026-181: One-year property and liability policy renewal for $1,094,805
• Ordinances 5743-5746: Setting 2026 and 2027 rates for electric, natural gas, sewer, and water
• Resolution 2026-179: 4-year uniform rental agreement with Cintas for $78,374 per year
• Resolution 2026-183: Services Agreement with Keep Fremont Beautiful for $16,000 per year

The council adopted the meeting agenda and consent agenda items unanimously. It approved several resolutions including a $450,000 economic development award to Quad County Property Management LLC and a $1,094,805 renewal of the city’s property and liability insurance policy. The council also authorized special events, utility rate ordinances, and the appointment of Stan Darling to the Board of Adjustment.

• Adopted amended agenda – vote 6-0
• Consented to Mayor's appointment of Stan Darling to Board of Adjustment – vote 6-0
• Approved consent agenda items (3,4,6-7,9,11-14,16) – vote 6-0
• Authorized Rotary Club Fly-In Breakfast event at Fremont Municipal Airport – vote 6-0
• Approved $450,000 Local Option Economic Development Fund award to Quad County Property Management LLC – vote 6-0
• Authorized renewal of city’s property and liability policy for $1,094,805 – vote 6-0
• Passed second readings of utility rate ordinances for electric, natural gas, sewer, and water – vote 6-0 each
• Authorized $16,000 per year Services Agreement with Keep Fremont Beautiful – vote 6-0

Utility and Infrastructure Board (June 2017 - Present)

The Utility and Infrastructure Board met to review various service agreements, infrastructure projects, and upcoming utility rate changes. The board recommended several actions to the City Council, including new electric, natural gas, sewer, and water rate ordinances for 2026 and 2027.

• Recommended JEO contract for lead service line replacement consulting ($662,170)
• Recommended Forvis Mazars, LLP agreement for consulting and auditing ($124,000 plus up to $15,000)
• Recommended Luther Road South Phase 2 Project final acceptance ($54,451.35)
• Proposed new electric, natural gas, sewer, and water rate ordinances for 2026-2027
• Proposed contract with Thiele Geotech for 5th Street drainage ditch radar

The Utility and Infrastructure Board voted to recommend three contracts to the City Council. It approved a $5,915 contract with Thiele Geotech for ground‑penetrating radar on the 5th Street drainage ditch. It also approved a service agreement with Great Plans Communications for fiber‑optic at John C. Fremont Park Amphitheater and a four‑year uniform rental agreement with Cintas at $78,373.88 per year. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved recommendation for $5,915 Thiele Geotech GPR contract (5‑0)
• Approved recommendation for Great Plans fiber‑optic service at John C Fremont Park Amphitheater (5‑0)
• Approved recommendation for 4‑year uniform rental agreement with Cintas at $78,373.88 per year (5‑0)

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission will meet to approve minutes, appoint legal counsel and an investigator for a citizen petition, and conduct police officer interviews. The meeting is open to the public.

• Appointment of Ryan Kunhart of Dvorak Law
• Appointment of Commission Investigator
• Police Officer Interviews
• Approval of February 11, 2026 minutes
• Review of Open Meeting Rules

The Civil Service Commission appointed Ryan Kunhart of Dvorak Law as legal representation and Member Tellatin as investigator regarding a citizen petition. The commission also conducted interviews for a Police Officer candidate during an executive session.

• Approved February 11, 2026 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Accepted letter from Seth Coates (3-0)
• Approved appointment of Ryan Kunhart of Dvorak Law to represent Commission regarding a citizen petition (3-0)
• Appointed Member Tellatin as Commission Investigator regarding a citizen petition (3-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold first readings on ordinances setting electric, natural gas, sewer, and water rates for Fremont Department of Utilities for 2026-2027. Other new business includes a $475,000 economic development award to Habitat for Humanity and a $662,170 lead service line replacement consulting contract. The consent agenda covers 24 routine items including equipment leases, an audit agreement, and a solid waste coalition withdrawal.

• First reading of ordinances setting electric, gas, sewer, and water rates for 2026-2027 (Items 32-35)
• Resolution 2026-146: $475,000 Local Option Economic Development Fund award to Fremont Area Habitat for Humanity
• Resolution 2026-164: $662,170 contract with JEO for Lead Service Line Replacement Consulting Services
• Ordinance 5747: Conditional zoning change from R1 to R2 for Washington Heights 6th Addition (first reading)
• Ordinance 5748: Emergency ordinance amending garbage hauling and occupation taxes (first reading, final reading suspended)

The Fremont City Council approved a $475,000 economic development grant for Habitat for Humanity and authorized a $662,170 contract for lead service line replacement consulting. The council also passed an emergency ordinance updating garbage hauling taxes and approved zoning changes for a residential development at Washington Heights 6th Addition. First readings were held for 2026–2027 electric, gas, sewer, and water rate adjustments that will apply to customer bills next year.

• Approved $475,000 economic development grant for Fremont Area Habitat for Humanity (7-0)
• Authorized $662,170 contract with JEO for lead service line replacement consulting services (7-0)
• Approved emergency ordinance amending garbage hauling and occupation taxes on haulers (7-0)
• Approved zoning change from R1 to R2 for Washington Heights 6th Addition lots 6A-10B, Block 1 (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda items including utility agreements, equipment leases, and a $57,406 co-responder agreement with Lutheran Family Services (7-0)
• Recommended Class C liquor license location change for Reinita Restaurant to the state commission (7-0)
• Continued animal control code amendment to July 14, 2026 meeting (7-0)
• Held first readings for 2026–2027 electric, natural gas, sewer, and water rate ordinances (7-0)

Utility and Infrastructure Board (June 2017 - Present)

The Utility and Infrastructure Board will consider replacing four utility rate ordinances (electric, natural gas, sewer, water) with new ones, a $662,170 contract for lead service line replacement consulting, and several equipment leases. They will also receive a quarterly financial report and consider affirming an emergency declaration for spending limits. The meeting includes consent items for minutes and accounts payable.

• Repealing and replacing Electric Rate Ordinance No. 5704 with No. 5743
• Repealing and replacing Natural Gas Rate Ordinance No. 5680 with No. 5744
• Repealing and replacing Sewer Rate Ordinance No. 5666 with No. 5745
• Repealing and replacing Water Rate Ordinance No. 5693 with No. 5746
• Consider contract with JEO for Lead Service Line Replacement Consulting Services for $662,170

The Utility and Infrastructure Board recommended several rate ordinances for 2026-2027 and a $662,170 consulting contract for lead service line replacement. The board also recommended approvals for engineering services, auditing fees, and infrastructure repairs.

• Recommended $662,170 JEO contract for Lead Service Line Replacement Consulting (4-0)
• Recommended Ordinance 5743 for 2026-2027 electric rates (4-0)
• Recommended Ordinance 5744 for 2026-2027 natural gas rates (4-0)
• Recommended Ordinance 5745 for 2026-2027 sewer rates (4-0)
• Recommended Ordinance 5746 for 2026-2027 water rates (4-0)
• Recommended $124,000 plus up to $15,000 consulting agreement with Forvis Mazars, LLP (4-0)
• Approved three one-year equipment leases with Nebraska Machinery Company (4-0)
• Recommended final acceptance of Luther Road South Phase 2 Project and $54,451.35 payment (4-0)

City Council

The City Council is considering Resolution 2026-150 to authorize Fremont as lead applicant for a federal CRISI grant on behalf of Rail Modal Group. The $10.3 million project would expand the intermodal terminal at 549 E County Rd T, with RMG providing the required $5.17 million local match. The city would initially serve as grant recipient, with administration intended to transfer to NDOT before award acceptance. The council may approve or reject the resolution.

• Resolution 2026-150 authorizing City of Fremont as lead applicant for CRISI grant application
• Project would expand Fremont intermodal export terminal, increasing capacity from 30,000 to 40,000 containers per year
• Total project cost $10,349,000; federal request $5,174,500; RMG provides matching share
• City would initially be federally responsible entity; NDOT expected to assume administration before award execution
• RMG provided deposit verification for match funds; no city funding requested

On June 23, 2026, the Fremont City Council voted on a proposal to apply for the Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements Program. The council rejected Resolution 2026-150 by a 3-5 vote, declining to serve as the lead applicant for the Rail Modal Group. The special meeting concluded with an 8-0 vote to adjourn.

• Rejected Resolution 2026-150 to apply for a rail infrastructure grant (3-5)
• Adjourned special meeting (8-0)

Airport Advisory Committee

The Fremont Airport Advisory Committee will meet June 19, 2026 at 8:15 a.m. at the airport terminal. They are set to vote for a new chairman and fill two vacant board seats (one due to resignation, one term-out). The committee will also receive updates on the parallel taxiway reconstruction (contract awarded, start in July), the July 3rd firework display (FAA approval secured), hangar maintenance compliance, and the budget including rent increases.

• Vote for new chairman and fill two board vacancies
• Parallel Taxiway Reconstruction Update – contract awarded to Paulsen Inc., start tentatively July
• July 3rd Firework Display Update – FAA approval obtained, special event form and council approval required
• Budget Status Update – rent increases to be discussed
• Discuss FAA Flight Pattern

The committee approved the May 15th meeting minutes and elected Stan Darling as chairman. Updates were provided regarding taxiway reconstruction, the airport's airport layout plan, and upcoming rent increases.

• Approved May 15th, 2026 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved Stan Darling as new chairman (5-0, one abstention)

Business Improvement District

The Downtown Business Improvement District Board will discuss and possibly take action on homelessness downtown, Christmas decorations, parking lots, trashcans, benches, picnic tables, the speaker system, and green space for pets. The previous meeting noted a $40,000 shortfall for Christmas decorations and the city's withdrawal from funding that and other non-core projects. The board will also receive committee reports and public comments.

• Discussion and possible action on homeless individuals downtown
• Discussion and possible action on Christmas decorations (previous meeting reported $40,000 shortfall and city ending support)
• Report from city on parking lots
• Discussion and possible action on trashcans, benches, and picnic tables (installation previously approved)
• Discussion and possible action on the speaker system (attached letter notes no ongoing service plan; per-request service at $175/hour)

The Business Improvement District Board appointed Joel Jelkin as its representative to work on the downtown homeless issue. The board also approved hiring Audio Video to repair the downtown speaker system at a cost of up to $800. The board did not take action on funding for Christmas decorations or the downtown parking lots.

• Appointed Joel Jelkin as BID representative for homeless issue (5/3)
• Approved hiring Audio Video to fix downtown speakers up to $800 (7/0)
• Accepted minutes of May 19, 2026 meeting (6/0)
• Adjourned meeting at 1:24 pm (6/0)