Fremont public meetings in 2024

Airport Advisory Committee

The Airport Advisory Committee approved the November 15, 2024 meeting minutes. They discussed the Airport Layout Plan update with Burns & McDonnell, which is scheduled to begin in April 2025 and take about six months. The committee also noted the airport won the NCPA Paving Project of the Year award and that an FAA Project of the Year application was submitted. No substantive decisions were made beyond approving the minutes.

• Approved November 15, 2024 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Discussed ALP update with Burns & McDonnell, start April 2025
• Noted NCPA Paving Project of the Year award
• Noted FAA Project of the Year application submitted

Library Board

The Library Board will meet to review November 2024 expenditures and library statistics. Members will discuss a continuing education video regarding trustee responsibilities and consider changing the date of the next meeting.

• Proposal to change the next meeting date to Monday, January 27
• Review of November 2024 Library Expenditures Reports
• Discussion of 'What It Means to Be a Trustee' continuing education video
• Review of November 2024 statistics, including 14,277 total checkouts

The Keene Memorial Library Board held a routine meeting with no substantive policy decisions. Members approved the agenda and prior minutes, moved the next meeting to January 27 to avoid a staff development day, and reordered the agenda. Reports were informational only, and the board adjourned after a trustee training video.

• Adopted December 16, 2024 agenda (4-0, 1 absent)
• Approved November 18, 2024 minutes (4-0, 1 absent)
• Moved next meeting to Monday, January 27 (4-0, 1 absent)
• Reordered agenda to move Short Takes Video after Reports (4-0, 1 absent)

Planning Commission

The Fremont Planning Commission will consider two requests at its Dec. 16 meeting: a conditional use permit for a 363-unit self-storage facility by Menard's, and a zone change to Mobile Home-Planned Development for the Meadowbrook mobile home community. Both items were continued from a previous meeting and include public hearings.

• Conditional Use Permit for Menard's self-storage: 363 storage units, 46 parking pads, at NW corner of Diers Parkway and E. 24th St.
• Zone change request by Kenna Investments II, LLC for 5776 Platte River Rd. from R (Rural) and GC (General Commercial) to Mobile Home-Planned Development.
• The self-storage site is 6.62 acres and includes a Type B landscape buffer along Diers Parkway and 24th St.
• The Meadowbrook mobile home community was originally developed in the 1970s under county zoning and later annexed into Fremont.

City Council

The City Council will discuss selecting Sampson Construction as the Construction Manager at Risk for the Fremont Police Headquarters and Fremont/Dodge County 911 Center. The meeting also includes the qualification of elected officers and several public hearings on liquor and zoning permits.

• Resolution 2024-297: Selecting Sampson Construction for Police Headquarters & 911 Center project
• Resolution 2024-278: Class C Liquor License application for Haas’ Sport Bar & Grill at 415 S. Main St.
• Resolution 2024-279: Conditional Use Permit for in-home child care at 818 W. 9th Street
• Ordinance 5703: Text amendments to the Wellhead Protection Overlay District
• Resolution 2024-289: Purchase of three 2024 Chevy Tahoe Police Patrol Vehicles

The Fremont City Council approved a resolution selecting Sampson Construction as Construction Manager at Risk for the new Police Headquarters and Fremont/Dodge County 911 Center, authorizing staff to begin negotiations. The council also approved a liquor license for Haas' Sport Bar & Grill, a conditional use permit for an in-home childcare facility, and introduced an ordinance amending the Wellhead Protection Overlay District. Several other resolutions and consent agenda items were approved, including contracts for workers' compensation administration and the purchase of police vehicles.

• Approved Resolution 2024-297 selecting Sampson Construction for CMR on police HQ/911 center (8-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-278 Class C liquor license for Haas' Sport Bar & Grill (8-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-279 conditional use permit for in-home childcare at 818 W. 9th St. (8-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 5703 amending Wellhead Protection Overlay District (first reading) (8-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-291 amending NewStar Sourcing loan documents (8-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-292 Morningside Pointe 2nd Addition Subdivision Agreement (8-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-299 settlement agreement with Dodge County Humane Society and FurEver Home (8-0)
• Approved consent agenda including purchase of three Chevy Tahoe police vehicles and worker's comp contracts (8-0)

Utility and Infrastructure Board (June 2017 - Present)

The Utility and Infrastructure Board will consider several equipment purchases, a contract for generator inspection, the appointment of Troy Schaben as City Street Superintendent for 2025, renewal of an NDOT maintenance agreement, and cancelation of the December 30 meeting.

• Appointment of Troy Schaben as City Street Superintendent for calendar year 2025
• Purchase of network switch replacements from CDW-G
• Purchase of lifecycle Storage Area Network (SAN) replacements from Sterling
• Purchase of computer replacements from Insight Public Sector
• Award of contract for 50T minor generator and borescope inspection at Derril G. Marshall Generating Station to HPI

The Utility and Infrastructure Board voted unanimously to recommend several purchases and appointments to the City Council, including network switches, storage area network devices, computers, a generator inspection, a transit van, and the appointment of Troy Schaben as Street Superintendent. All motions passed 5-0. The board also recommended cancelling its December 30, 2024 meeting.

• Recommended approval of $88,231.51 network switch replacements from CDW-G (5-0)
• Recommended approval of $161,014.11 SAN replacements from Sterling (5-0)
• Recommended approval of $104,147.22 computer replacements from Insight Public Sector (5-0)
• Recommended appointment of Troy Schaben as City Street Superintendent for 2025 (5-0)
• Recommended award of $158,923.47 generator inspection contract to HPI (5-0)
• Recommended purchase of Ford 350HR transit van for $72,940.00 from Woodhouse Ford (5-0)
• Recommended renewal of NDOT Maintenance Agreement No. 11 for 2025 (5-0)
• Recommended cancellation of December 30, 2024 board meeting (5-0)

City Council

The council will hold a second reading of Ordinance 5700, which would let the City Council waive minimum lot size requirements for lots platted before January 1, 1971, to allow single-family or two-family dwellings. Other actions include approving Keno grant awards as recommended by the advisory committee, authorizing the purchase of a 2024 Chevy 3500 pickup for the fire department, and adopting a revised Local Option Economic Development Fund application. A consent agenda covers routine claims totaling $4,212,843.28 and several resolutions, including downtown Christmas tree placement and a USGS river monitoring agreement.

• Ordinance 5700 (second reading) to waive minimum lot size for pre-1971 lots to permit single-family/two-family dwellings
• Resolution 2024-271 approving Keno grant awards recommended by the Keno Advisory Committee
• Resolution 2024-270 authorizing purchase of a 2024 Chevy 3500 pickup for the Fire Department from Sid Dillon Chevrolet
• Resolution 2024-274 allowing additional Christmas trees in downtown right-of-way
• Resolution 2024-275 authorizing a USGS joint funding agreement for Platte River monitoring equipment

Citizens Advisory Review Committee

The Citizens Advisory Review Committee will review the fund balance and a quarterly report regarding the Local Option Economic Development Fund (LB840). The body will also consider an LB840 application from Nevada I.T. Company LLC dba WaterFlex.

• Consideration of LB840 application from Nevada I.T. Company LLC dba WaterFlex
• Review of LB840 fund balance
• Review of LB840 Quarterly Report

Utility and Infrastructure Board (June 2017 - Present)

The Utility & Infrastructure Board will vote on rescheduling its December 31 regular meeting to December 30, and consider a request to occupy public right-of-way for additional Christmas trees downtown. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes from November 12 and accounts payable through November 26. A General Manager update on finance department insurance is also on the agenda.

• Reschedule regular meeting from Dec 31 to Dec 30 at 4:00 PM
• Request to occupy public right-of-way for additional Christmas trees downtown
• Approval of accounts payable totaling $2,098,435.36
• Approval of minutes from November 12, 2024
• General Manager update on finance department insurance

Local Option Review Team

The Local Option Review Team will review the LB840 fund balance and quarterly economic development report, then consider a loan application from Nevada IT Company LLC (dba WaterFlex) for up to $2.55 million. The proposed loan includes $1.25 million repayable and $1.3 million performance-based, requiring 30 new jobs and $5 million in capital investment. The meeting also includes approval of the prior session's minutes.

• Review of LB840 fund balance showing $2.73 million in assets and $1.58 million uncommitted
• Quarterly report summarizing 52 awards totaling $24.8 million invested since 2000
• Consideration of WaterFlex loan application — $1.25M repayable plus $1.3M performance-based
• Loan terms require 30 new jobs and $5 million capital investment in Fremont
• Approval of October 31, 2024 meeting minutes

Business Improvement District

The Downtown Business Improvement District Board will discuss and possibly take action on Christmas decorations, the arches at 6th and Main, and exploring parking lot partnerships. Committee reports and a financial report will be presented, showing $122,500 in donations and a $220,598.65 fund balance for the current year.

• Discussion and possible action on Christmas decorations
• Discussion and possible action on the arches at 6th and Main Streets
• Discussion and possible action on parking lots and exploring parking lot partnerships
• Financial report showing $122,500 in donations and $220,598.65 fund balance (YTD 2024)

Library Board

The Keene Memorial Library Board will meet to adopt the agenda, approve the October 21 minutes, and receive the Library Director's report including monthly statistics and expenditure reports. No votes on policy or funding changes are scheduled; the meeting is routine.

• Approval of October 21, 2024 meeting minutes
• Library Director’s Month in Review and statistics for October 2024 (13,583 checkouts, 7,626 cardholders)
• Finance report showing October 2024 expenditures and FYTD budget balances (e.g., salaries $769,248.66 remaining, books & periodicals $26,139.25 remaining)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on several zoning and land-use items. Key decisions include an amendment to the Wellhead Protection Overlay District to expand allowed uses, and conditional use permits for an event center, an in-home daycare, and a self-storage facility (continued to December). The agenda also includes a proposal to allow temporary construction signs.

• Text amendment to Section 11-405.04 Wellhead Protection Overlay District to expand allowed uses, with conditions requiring annexation and connection to city utilities.
• Proposal to add Section 11-825.02 to allow temporary construction signs or banners.
• Conditional Use Permit for an event center with a waiver of hard surfacing for overflow parking at 3551 N. Somers Ave.
• Conditional Use Permit for an in-home daycare at 818 W. 9th St.
• Conditional Use Permit for a self-storage facility on behalf of Menard's at Diers Parkway and E. 24th St. – continued to December 16, 2024.

Airport Advisory Committee

The Airport Advisory Committee will meet to discuss the cost of new signage and an update on the Airport Layout Plan. They will also review a revolving hangar loan update and maintenance items, including relocating lighting. No formal action items are scheduled. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes and routine procedural items.

• Discuss cost of new signage
• Airport Layout Plan Update
• Revolving Hangar Loan Update
• Relocation of lighting as a maintenance item
• Approval of October 18th, 2024 meeting minutes

Ridge Cemetery Association

The Ridge Cemetery Association Board will hold a regular meeting with procedural items including roll call and public meeting law posting. The agenda includes the Secretary's and Treasurer's reports, a Sexton report by Jeff Hively, and a Parks and Recreation report by Connie Giese. Under old business, the board will discuss stone maintenance. New business will be addressed as needed. The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, February 12th, 2024, at Fremont City Hall, though this date appears to be a prior year.

• Discussion of stone maintenance under old business
• Treasurer's report by Kim Beam
• Sexton report by Jeff Hively
• Parks and Recreation report by Connie Giese
• Next meeting date set for February 12, 2024 (likely typographical error)

Utility and Infrastructure Board (June 2017 - Present)

The Utility and Infrastructure Board will decide on several items, including final acceptance of the 2024 Pavement Rehab Project, approval of a consultant for the Fremont Municipal Airport Layout Plan, accepting a cost statement for Street Improvement Paving District No. 553 and setting a Board of Equalization date, a contract with Hydro-Clean for storm sewer cleanout, and a stormwater master plan contract with JEO Consulting Group. The consent agenda includes approval of October 29 meeting minutes and accounts payable totaling over $6.4 million.

• Consider approval of Burns & McDonnell Engineering to develop the Airport Layout Plan
• Consider acceptance of cost statement and assessment schedule for Street Improvement Paving District No. 553, setting Board of Equalization date
• Consider contract with Hydro-Clean, LLC for storm sewer cleanout/jet vac services
• Consider contract with JEO Consulting Group, Inc. for Stormwater Master Plan
• Consider final acceptance of 2024 Pavement Rehab Project No. P-199-24

City Council

The City Council is discussing an ordinance to waive minimum lot size requirements for certain older lots to allow for more single-family detached or attached dwellings. The body is also reviewing several service contracts and a property annexation.

• Ordinance 5700 to waive minimum lot size requirements for lots platted before January 1, 1971
• Resolution 2024-256 for Lincoln Park Second Subdivision Replat 2 Final Plat at 26th St. and Lincoln Ave
• Ordinance 5698 for annexation of property at the extension of Heatherwood Dr. between Peterson Ave. and Brentwood Dr.
• Resolution 2024-261 awarding Airport Layout Plan development to Burns & McDonnell Engineering Company, Inc.
• Resolution 2024-266 awarding Stormwater Master Plan Services to JEO Consulting Group, Inc.

Park & Recreation Board

The board will receive reports on fall recreation, facilities, and forestry. Members will discuss the Parks and Recreation Master Plan and the Capital Improvement Plan.

• Parks and Recreation Master Plan
• Capital Improvement Plan
• Facilities update
• Parks/Forestry update
• Fall Recreation report

Local Option Review Team

The Local Option Review Team is meeting to review the fund balance and consider a revised application process for the Local Option Economic Development (LB840) fund. The body will also discuss a recommendation matrix and receive updates on RTG Medical.

• Consideration of updated LB840 application revisions
• Review of fund balance (preliminary estimate of $2,638,151.25 as of 9/30/2024)
• Consideration of Recommendation Matrix
• Plan Administrator updates regarding RTG Medical
• Approval of May 9, 2024 meeting minutes

Utility and Infrastructure Board (June 2017 - Present)

The Utility and Infrastructure Board will vote on a service agreement with the Greater Fremont Development Council, a construction contract for the Street-Parks-Fleet Maintenance Building, and a GPS subscription purchase. The board will also receive an update on the Lon D. Wright Power Plant fall outage plan.

• Consider Service Agreement for Professional Services with Greater Fremont Development Council
• Consider Approval of Contract with MECO-Henne Contractor for the Street-Parks-Fleet Maintenance Building
• Consider Purchase of GPS and Maintenance Program Subscription with Teletrac Navman
• General Manager update on Lon D. Wright Power Plant fall outage plan

Citizens Advisory Review Committee

The Citizens Advisory Review Committee will review an updated Local Option Economic Development (LB840) loan application, receive a fund balance report, and discuss applications including RTG Medical. The committee will also receive an eligibility matrix and approve minutes from the August 27 meeting.

• Review of revised LB840 application including removal of Economic Enhancement Fund and added financial document requests
• Fund balance report: total assets $2,638,151.25 with $1,479,843.80 uncommitted as of Sept. 30, 2024
• Receive eligibility matrix for economic development applicants
• Update on RTG Medical application
• Approval of August 27, 2024 meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council will first meet as the Board of Equalization to levy two nuisance liens totaling $9,847.75 against properties for weed/debris removal and demolition. During the regular meeting, the council will hold a second reading of an annexation ordinance for Heatherwood Dr. extension, and discuss new business including upgrading seven outdoor warning sirens, selecting a construction management approach for a new police headquarters and 911 center, and adopting a small wireless facilities ordinance. The consent agenda covers routine contracts, appointments, and reports.

• Special assessment of $9,654.98 against ARG Property Group for demolition at 249 W. Washington (JENSENS PT W1/2 FRAC BLK 21)
• Second reading of Ordinance 5698 annexing property along Heatherwood Dr. between Peterson Ave. and Brentwood Dr.
• Resolution 2024-249 to approve upgrading seven outdoor warning sirens from Federal Signal Corporation
• Resolution 2024-250 to select construction management at risk for Fremont Police Headquarters and 911 Center project
• Resolution 2024-245 creating a selection committee to evaluate proposals for the police headquarters project

Library Board

The Keene Memorial Library Board will meet to approve minutes from September, hear the library director's monthly report including circulation and programming statistics, and review September expenditure reports. No major decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Approve September 16, 2024, meeting minutes
• Library Director’s report with September statistics (total checkouts 14,897)
• Finance report for September 2024 expenditures
• Annual statistics report for October 2023–September 2024

Planning Commission

The Fremont Planning Commission will discuss and vote on several items, including a proposed text amendment to Section 11-324.04(E) and (G) to let the City Council waive minimum lot sizes for lots platted before January 1, 1971, to allow attached single-family dwellings and lot subdivisions. Other items include a conditional use permit for Habitat for Humanity to build attached homes at 350 W. Linden, a request to vacate a portion of H Street near W. Washington Street, continuation of a final plat for Jensen's Replat, a replat for Lincoln Park Second Subdivision, and a review of the Parks Master Plan. The text amendment is intended to address housing affordability and missing middle housing as recommended in the City's Housing Affordability Plan.

• Text change to Section 11-324.04(E) and (G) allowing City Council to waive minimum lot sizes for pre-1971 lots to build attached single-family dwellings and subdivide
• Conditional Use Permit for Habitat for Humanity to construct attached single-family homes at 350 W. Linden
• Request to vacate a portion of H Street approximately 100 feet south of W. Washington Street by Fremont Public Schools
• Jensen's Replat 1 Final Plat continuation until November 18, 2024, pending determination of I Street status
• Lincoln Park Second Subdivision Replat 2 Final Plat for two lots at 26th St. and Lincoln Ave.

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission will meet to conduct interviews for police officer positions. The commission may enter an executive session to discuss these interviews.

• Police Officer Interviews

Airport Advisory Committee

The Fremont Airport Advisory Committee meets on October 18, 2024, primarily for updates and discussion. Items include the Airport Layout Plan (ALP) update, status of a land lease/private build contract, and general maintenance discussions. No formal action items are listed. A staff report attached to the agenda recommends awarding a $440,000 ALP consulting contract to Burns & McDonnell, but that decision will go to the City Council later.

• Airport Layout Plan Update – part of a $440,000 consultant procurement process
• Update on status of a land lease/private build contract
• Discussion of maintenance items at the airport
• Approval of previous meeting minutes (September 20, 2024)

Business Improvement District

The Downtown Business Improvement District Board will discuss and possibly take action on several downtown beautification items including Christmas decorations, the arches on 6th and Main Streets, parking lot maintenance, and painting two kiosks. Committee reports will be presented on finances, marketing, future projects, and design. The meeting also includes public comments and a MainStreet report.

• Discussion and possible action on Christmas decorations
• Discussion and possible action on the arches on 6th and Main Street
• Discussion and possible action on the parking lots
• Discussion and possible action on painting two kiosks
• Committee reports: Financial, Marketing, Future Projects, Design

City Council

The City Council will discuss the annexation and zoning change of property at the extension of Heatherwood Dr. between Peterson Ave. and Brentwood Dr. The body is also deciding on several infrastructure contracts and the purchase of a 2025 Elgin Broom Bear Sweeper.

• Proposed zoning change from Rural to Suburban Residential and annexation of property at Heatherwood Dr. extension
• Purchase agreement for property at 432 E. Military Avenue
• Agreement with Civil Solutions, LLC for the Luther Road South Project
• Purchase agreement for a 2025 Elgin Broom Bear Sweeper from MacQueen Equipment
• Special tax and assessment of $190.63 against Empire City 2nd Lot 9 Blk 3 for weed and debris removal

Utility and Infrastructure Board (June 2017 - Present)

The Utility and Infrastructure Board will discuss and potentially recommend several infrastructure and property items. Key decisions include a property acquisition on Military Avenue, adding streets to the snow route, and awarding engineering contracts. The board also reviews routine consent items like minutes and accounts payable totaling over $7.7 million in utility claims.

• Consider purchase of land and property at 432 E Military Avenue
• Consider adding additional proposed streets to the city snow route list
• Consider placement of 'No Parking Any Time' signs
• Consider award of Luther Road engineering services to Civil Solutions LLC
• Consider award of traffic signal improvement agreement to JEO Consulting Group Inc.

Park & Recreation Board

The Fremont Park & Recreation Board will discuss the usage of Christensen Field Indoor Arena for the Fremont Horse Arena Improvement project and consider a fee waiver or reduction application. The board will also receive the summer recreation report and an update on facilities, parks/forestry, the master plan, and capital improvements.

• Discussion: Fremont Horse Arena Improvement usage of Christensen Field Indoor Arena
• Discussion: Fee waiver/reduction application
• Recreation Report – Summer Recreation report
• Director Report – Facilities, Parks/Forestry, Master Plan, Capital Improvement Plan updates

City Council

The City Council will consider a second reading of a new water rate ordinance (with possible suspension of rules for final reading) and a final reading of an annexation at the southwest corner of S. Downing Street and the Highway 77 bypass. The consent agenda includes approval of an amendment to the Morningside Crossing Redevelopment Project, extending deadlines to 2030/2031, and confirmation of appointments for Deputy Police Chief, Assistant Fire Chief, and two Firefighter/EMTs. New business items include Keno Grant guidelines, ordinances on elected officials' salaries and benefits, a change order, and a property purchase at 740 N. D Street.

• Ordinance 5693 – Second reading of new water rates; possible suspension of rules for final reading
• Ordinance 5694 – Final reading of annexation at S. Downing St. and Hwy 77 bypass
• Resolution 2024-221 – Amendment to Morningside Crossing Redevelopment Project extending completion to Dec. 31, 2030
• Appointments: Jennifer Birkhofer as Deputy Police Chief, Adam Parsons as Assistant Fire Chief
• Resolution 2024-223 – Authorize purchase of property at 740 N. D Street

Utility and Infrastructure Board (June 2017 - Present)

The Utility and Infrastructure Board will consider consent agenda items including approving minutes and accounts payable totaling over $3.1 million, and regular agenda items including a street sweeper purchase, Microsoft licensing renewal, a settlement agreement, and agreements for activated carbon and well testing.

• Purchase of a 2025 Elgin Broom Bear Street Sweeper from MacQueen Equipment
• Renewal and update of Microsoft Licensing for Fiscal Year 2024-2025
• Approval of resolution to sign release and settlement agreement
• Agreement with Arg Solutions for Powder Activated Carbon (PAC)
• Purchase agreement for testing program and analysis for collector well

Airport Advisory Committee

The Airport Advisory Committee will discuss updates on final seeding, land lease and private build contract status, and maintenance items including moving a memorial and weed/tree spraying. No action items are scheduled, making this a primarily informational meeting.

• Final Seeding Update
• Update of Land Lease/Private Build Contract Status
• Discussion of Maintenance Items: Moving of Memorial
• Discussion of Maintenance Items: Weed and volunteer tree spraying

Business Improvement District

The Downtown Business Improvement District Board will meet to discuss and potentially take action on Christmas decorations, parking lots, and arches on 6th and Main Street. The meeting includes reports from the financial, marketing, future projects, and design committees.

• Discussion and possible action on Christmas Decorations
• Discussion and possible action on Arches on 6th and Main Street
• Discussion and possible action on Parking Lots
• Financial report showing YTD 2024 total revenues of $171,669.77
• Financial report showing YTD 2024 total expenditures of $41,442.91

The Business Improvement District Board approved contributing $25,000 from its budget to complete a package of six 16-foot Christmas trees for downtown decorations, following a $110,000 donation. The board also approved the minutes of the previous meeting. Other items discussed included downtown archway construction, parking lot resealing, and upcoming events, but no other formal decisions were made.

• Approved $25,000 contribution for Christmas tree package (6-0)
• Approved minutes of August 20 meeting (6-0)

Public Safety Answering Point

The Fremont/Dodge County PSAP Governance Board will discuss and possibly take action on upgrading or decommissioning the old UHF radio system used for rural fire department communications, with estimated costs of about $11,114.50. The board will also approve the minutes from the August 6, 2024 meeting. Other agenda items are procedural.

• Discuss and possible action on upgrade or decommissioning of old UHF radio system for rural fire communications; estimated cost $11,114.50
• Approve minutes from August 6, 2024 meeting

The Fremont/Dodge County PSAP Governing Board voted unanimously to establish an end date for the PSAP's dispatch service on the old UHF rural fire radio system and to draft a document informing rural fire departments of the transition to the new 800 MHz system. The board also discussed options for funding the switch, including a possible no-interest loan program. The motion passed 5-0.

• Established end date for PSAP UHF radio dispatch service (5-0)
• Directed drafting of document to rural fire chiefs and boards about UHF system end date (5-0)
• Approved minutes of August 6, 2024 meeting (5-0)

Library Board

The Library Board will meet to review the Director's report, statistics, and expenditure reports for August 2024. The board is also scheduled to approve the minutes from the August 19, 2024, meeting.

• Review of August 2024 Library Expenditures Reports
• Review of August 2024 Library Director's statistics and month-in-review report
• Approval of August 19, 2024, meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is considering three requests from JDJ Investments for a property at 1451 Morningside Road, including waivers for landscaping and all-weather surfacing. The body will also review a final plat for the Road-Rail Subdivision Replat 4. A request for Habitat for Humanity at 350 W. Linden has been continued to the next meeting.

• Request to waive Type C buffer yard landscaping at 1451 Morningside Rd in favor of native plants
• Request to waive all-weather surfacing at 1451 Morningside Rd to use Truegrid pervious pavers
• Road-Rail Subdivision Replat 4 final plat for two lots involving vacated Jones Street
• Continued request for Habitat for Humanity to build attached single family dwellings at 350 W. Linden

City Council

The Fremont City Council will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda of routine items (claims, reports, resolutions) and separate action items. In unfinished business, final readings are scheduled for a rezoning and three annexations. New business includes the first reading of an ordinance to repeal and adopt new water rates, review of a bond rating report, and a fiscal year 2025 budget growth analysis. The council will also go into executive session for real estate matters.

• First reading of Ordinance 5693 to repeal Water Rate Ordinance No. 5412 and adopt new water rates
• Final reading of Ordinance 5681 for change of zone from R, Rural to SR, Suburban Residential at Heatherwood Dr. extension
• Final readings of annexation ordinances 5682 (Heatherwood Dr. area), 5688 (2420 E. 23d St.), and second reading of 5694 (SW corner S. Downing St. and Hwy 77 bypass)
• Resolution 2024-216 for final acceptance of the Bell Street Viaduct Rehabilitation project
• Purchase of 4 Mohawk 18,000 lbs. Mobile Column Lifts via Resolution 2024-217

Utility and Infrastructure Board (June 2017 - Present)

The Utility and Infrastructure Board will consider routine consent items including minutes and accounts payable, and discuss several regular agenda items: a change order for sump pumps at Lon D. Wright Power Plant, final pay application for the Bell Street Viaduct Rehabilitation, a proof of loss statement with LARM, and the annual NDOT compliance certification. The board will also receive the S&P bond rating rationale report and consider providing a meal for a safety network meeting.

• Consider Change Order 01 with Day and Zimmermann to purchase and install U8 sump pumps at Lon D. Wright Power Plant
• Consider Approval of Final Pay Application and Final Change Order for Bell Street Viaduct Rehabilitation with M.E. Collins Contracting Co. LLC
• Consider Proof of Loss Sworn Statement with the League Association of Risk Management (LARM)
• Consider Approval of Annual Certification of Program Compliance Form with Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT)
• Receive S&P Global Ratings Department of Utilities Bond Rating Rationale Report

The Utility and Infrastructure Board recommended City Council approval of several items, including a final pay application of $2,778,390.40 for the Bell Street Viaduct Rehabilitation project. The board also recommended approving a change order for sump pumps at Lon D. Wright Power Plant, a proof of loss statement for storm-damaged vehicles, and a meal for Utility Safety Network attendees. All recommendations passed 4-0, with Member Wilson absent.

• Recommended approval of final pay application and change order for Bell Street Viaduct Rehabilitation, $2,778,390.40 (4-0)
• Recommended approval of change order 01 with Day and Zimmermann for U8 sump pumps at Lon D. Wright Power Plant (4-0)
• Recommended approval of resolution 2024-214 authorizing proof of loss from LARM for May 21, 2024 storm-damaged vehicles (4-0)
• Recommended approval of resolution to provide food and drinks for Utility Safety Network Meeting attendees (4-0)
• Recommended approval of annual certification of program compliance form with NDOT (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including August 27, 2024 minutes and accounts payable through September 10, 2024 (4-0)

Utility and Infrastructure Board (June 2017 - Present)

The Utility and Infrastructure Board will consider a contract for an Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) system and a proposal to repeal existing water rate Ordinance No. 5412 and replace it with Ordinance No. 5693. Other items include a change order for lift station relocation, Christmas tree installations downtown, and purchases of equipment. Consent items include approval of minutes, accounts payable totaling over $3.2 million, and a collection activity report.

• Consider contract for Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) system
• Consider repealing Water Rate Ordinance No. 5412 and replacing with Water Rate Ordinance No. 5693
• Consider change order to Lift Station Relocation
• Consider purchase of Current Transformers for Unit 8 Generator from EthosEnergy
• Consider contract for Municipal Building 2nd Floor Phase 1 Remodel

Citizens Advisory Review Committee

The Citizens Advisory Review Committee will review the LB840 fund balance, which shows $2.4 million in assets and $1.45 million uncommitted, and the quarterly economic development report. They will also receive updates from the plan administrator on pending applications. No new proposals or votes are scheduled for this meeting.

• Review of LB840 fund balance as of July 31, 2024, with $2,406,876.29 in assets and $1,448,568.84 uncommitted
• Review of quarterly report on LB840-funded projects
• Plan administrator updates on applications

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission will conduct a routine meeting that includes approval of previous meeting minutes and interviews for Firefighter/EMT positions. The interviews may be held in executive session, which is closed to the public. The remaining agenda items are procedural.

• Firefighter/EMT Interviews (possible executive session)
• Approval of August 19, 2024 meeting minutes

City Council

The Fremont City Council will hold a public hearing to consider annexing 15.49 acres at the southwest corner of S. Downing St. and the Hwy 77 bypass (Ordinance 5694). The agenda also includes second readings of zone changes and annexations, votes on salary ordinances, and new business items such as awarding a contract for an Advanced Metering Infrastructure system and a building remodel. A consent agenda covers routine approvals including claims, event agreements, and liquor license renewals.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 5694 for annexation of property at southwest corner of S. Downing St. and Hwy 77 bypass (15.49 acres)
• Second reading of Ordinance 5681 for change of zone from Rural to Suburban Residential at Heatherwood Dr./Peterson Ave./Brentwood Dr.
• Second reading of Ordinance 5688 for annexation of property at 2420 E. 23rd St.
• Resolution 2024-205 awarding contract for Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) system to Open Access Technology International, Inc.
• Resolution 2024-202 awarding contract for City Hall 2nd Floor Remodel to Elevate Construction

Appeals Commission

The Animal Appeal Commission will meet to review a Potentially Dangerous/Dangerous Dog Notice appeal filed by Lea Lamson. The body will hear presentations and public comments before voting to affirm, deny, or modify the notice.

• Appeal of Potentially Dangerous/Dangerous Dog Notice by Lea Lamson

Business Improvement District

The Downtown Business Improvement District Board will discuss and possibly vote on sponsorship for Oktoberfest, the arches at 6th and Main streets, and Christmas decorations. They will also hear committee reports, including a financial report showing a fund balance of $223,678.84 as of July 31, 2024, largely due to a $122,500 donation.

• Discussion and possible action on sponsorship for Oktober Fest
• Discussion and possible action on the Arches on 6th and on Main Street
• Discussion and possible action on Christmas decorations
• Financial report: $171,669.77 in revenues YTD 2024, including $45,906.61 in assessments and $122,500 in donations
• Fund balance increased to $223,678.84 from $93,451.98 in prior year

Library Board

The Keene Memorial Library Board will meet to approve the July 15 minutes, hear the director's monthly report and statistics, receive the Friends of the Library update, and review the July 2024 library expenditures. No major policy decisions or votes on new spending are on the agenda; the meeting is largely procedural oversight.

• Approval of July 15, 2024, board meeting minutes
• Library Director’s Month in Review and July 2024 statistics (17,147 total checkouts, 166 new cardholders)
• Finance report: Library Expenditures for July 2024 (attached spreadsheet with budget-to-actual comparisons)

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission is meeting to conduct interviews for the positions of Deputy Police Chief and Assistant Fire Chief. These items may be discussed in executive session.

• Deputy Police Chief interviews
• Assistant Fire Chief interviews

Airport Advisory Committee

The Fremont Airport Advisory Committee will review a draft 20-year land lease for a private hangar construction, with a $200 monthly rental. They will also discuss an FBO runway rehabilitation analysis, results of the revolving hangar loan application, and maintenance issues. The meeting includes routine business such as approving July minutes and planning a September fly-in breakfast.

• Review of draft lease contract for a 0.317-acre hangar site, $200/month for 20 years with renewal options
• FBO Runway Rehab Analysis – discussion of runway rehabilitation
• Revolving Hangar Loan Application Results – outcome of loan applications
• Rotary Club Fly-In Breakfast scheduled September 8, 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
• Maintenance discussion on hangar-door woodwork repairs and trees in hayfield

Ridge Cemetery Association

The Ridge Cemetery Association Board will hold its regular meeting to hear reports from the secretary, treasurer, sexton, and parks department. The board will discuss raising the price of plots and consider a wish list for the cemetery.

• Discussion: Raise price of plots
• Board wish list for Ridge
• Treasurer’s Report by Kim Beam
• Jeff Hively Sexton Report
• Connie Giese Parks and Recreation Report

Utility and Infrastructure Board (June 2017 - Present)

The Utility and Infrastructure Board is meeting to discuss several operational approvals, including equipment purchases and personnel appointments. The board will also receive updates on power pool reserves and a small modular reactor study.

• Purchase of two 2017 CAT 12M3 Motor Graders with NMC
• Approval of pedestrian crossing at 19th Street and Luther Road
• Appointment of Troy Schaben as City Street Superintendent for the remainder of 2024
• Renewal of property and liability insurance with League Association of Risk Management (LARM)
• Utility funds claims totaling $3,952,699.83

City Council

The City Council will hold a study session to review design concepts for a new Police/Communications Center building. The regular meeting includes public hearings on annexations and zoning changes, as well as votes on city salary ordinances.

• Public hearing for zoning change from Rural to Suburban Residential at Heatherwood Dr. between Peterson Ave. and Brentwood Dr.
• Annexation of property at 2420 E. 23d St.
• Contract award to Astro Buildings for a Quonset at Christensen Field
• First reading of Utility and Government Salary Ordinances
• Relocation of pedestrian traffic signal from 19th and Clarmar Ave to 19th and Luther Road

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review a request to annex approximately 15.49 acres of land and a request for a Conditional Use Permit to expand a non-standard use for a vehicle canopy. The commission will also approve minutes from the July 22, 2024 meeting.

• Annexation of approximately 15.49 acres at the southwest corner of Highway 77 south bi-pass and Downing Street
• Conditional Use Permit for a metal canopy structure to cover vehicles at 2420 E. 23rd St.

Public Safety Answering Point

The PSAP Governance Board will discuss and possibly take action on interlocal agreements to share the CentralSquare computer-aided dispatch system with the Dodge Police Department and to share mobile data licenses with North Bend Fire. The board will also consider a contract with Lumen to replace a failing telephone switch at the Sheriff's Office, discuss a request for tower collocation pricing from Nextlink Internet, and review opportunities to provide backup dispatch services to neighboring counties.

• Interlocal agreement with Dodge Police Department to share CentralSquare CAD/RMS system
• Interlocal agreement with North Bend Fire for mobile CAD data licenses
• Contract with Lumen for replacement telephone switch at Sheriff’s Office
• Request for tower collocation pricing from Nextlink Internet (Hudson Oaks, TX)
• Report on opportunities to assist and backup dispatch services for area counties

Park & Recreation Board

The Parks & Recreation Board will vote on three requests for use of city parks: a worship night at JCF Park, a revival at John C Fremont Park, and a cross country invite at Clemmons Park. The board will also receive a recreation report and a director's report covering facilities, parks/forestry, and the Capital Improvement Plan.

• Request by JJ Hartung (Full Life Church) to use JCF Park for a worship night with 6 churches on August 24, 2024
• Request by Mark Lembke (Fremont 7th Day Adventist Church) to use John C Fremont Park for a revival May 22-25, 2025
• Request by Scott Anderson (FPS) to use Clemmons Park for a JV and Middle School XC Invite on October 18, 2024
• Director's report includes Capital Improvement Plan update

Utility and Infrastructure Board (June 2017 - Present)

The Utility and Infrastructure Board will vote on approving an engineering proposal from E&A Consulting Group Inc. for 23rd Street Improvements and an agreement for engineering services for the Broad Street Resurfacing Project with Civil Solutions LLC. The board will also receive a General Manager Update on the Lead Pipe Inventory. Consent items include approval of July 9 meeting minutes and accounts payable totaling $4,284,334.49.

• Approve engineering proposal from E&A Consulting Group Inc. for 23rd Street Improvements
• Approve engineering services agreement for Broad Street Resurfacing Project with Civil Solutions LLC
• General Manager update on Lead Pipe Inventory
• Accounts payable through July 30, 2024 totaling $4,284,334.49
• Approve minutes of July 9, 2024 meeting

City Council

The Fremont City Council will hold public hearings on two liquor license applications, then consider a consent agenda with routine items. Under unfinished business, the council will vote on the second reading of an annexation ordinance and ordinances affecting fire and police retirement benefits. New business includes a vote on purchasing a bank property for the police and communication center, as well as resolutions for street resurfacing design and adopting the 2023 National Electric Code.

• Public hearing for Class D liquor license for Puff N Snuff at 515 N. Broad St.
• Public hearing for Class I liquor license for Sidner Ice Arena at 1558 E. Military Ave.
• Second reading of Ordinance 5683 to annex property southeast of Hills Farm Rd. and the BNSF railroad
• Second reading of Ordinance 5687 to repeal 2017 National Electric Code and adopt 2023 National Electric Code
• Resolution 2024-187 authorizing purchase agreement with RVR Bank for Police and Communication Center facility

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review requests for property annexations and a zoning change to Suburban Residential. The body is also considering amendments to municipal code regarding fence heights and press box height exceptions, as well as the adoption of the 2023 National Electric Code.

• Annexation and zoning change from Rural to Suburban Residential at Heatherwood Dr. and Peterson Ave.
• Proposed code change to allow press boxes on athletic bleachers up to 48 feet tall.
• Proposed code change to increase maximum non-residential fence height to 8 feet.
• Annexation request for property at 2420 E. 23rd St.
• Adoption of the 2023 National Electric Code with local amendments.

Airport Advisory Committee

The Airport Advisory Committee will discuss and possibly act on a subordination agreement with the Fremont Department of Utilities required for FAA airport development funds. Other items include a runway rehabilitation project opening celebration, insurance re-inspection, core sample testing updates, and heat-related taxiway repairs.

• Review of subordination agreement between City and Fremont Department of Utilities for water, gas, and sanitary easements at the airport
• Runway Rehab Project Opening Celebration
• Heat related taxiway issues and repair plans
• Update on Revolving Hangar Loan Application
• Core Sample Testing Updates

Business Improvement District

The Business Improvement District Board is meeting to discuss several downtown beautification and maintenance projects. The board may take action on purchasing equipment and updating street furniture.

• Purchase of flags and poles
• Parking lot maintenance
• Arches on 6th and Main Street
• Trash cans and park benches in downtown
• Recommendation for BID Board members to serve on the Creative District Board

Planning Commission

The July 15, 2024, meeting of the Planning Commission has been cancelled. It will be held instead on July 22.

Library Board

The Library Board will meet to review the Director's report, monthly statistics, and June 2024 expenditure reports. The meeting is primarily focused on administrative reports and the approval of previous minutes.

• Review of June 2024 Finance-Library Expenditures Reports
• Review of June 2024 statistics including 13,610 total checkouts
• Approval of June 17, 2024, meeting minutes

City Council

The council will hold public hearings regarding the rezoning and annexation of properties for Brooks Hollow Third Addition and Hill's Farm. The agenda also includes discussions on retirement benefit changes for police and fire personnel and the use of general fund reserves for library expansion.

• Rezoning and annexation of property at the extension of Heatherwood Dr.
• Annexation of property southeast of Hills Farm Rd. and BNSF railroad
• Contract with Penro Construction for Industrial Park Lift Station replacement at 1440 W. 23rd St.
• Use of general fund reserves to complete Library Expansion Project funding
• Sale of property in Christensen Business Park to Nebraska ARMES Aviation, LLC

Utility and Infrastructure Board (June 2017 - Present)

The Utility and Infrastructure Board will review several infrastructure bids and contract amendments. This includes considering a bid for the Lift Station Replacement 2024 and a contract for the Jack Sutton Sidewalk Project. The board will also consider vehicle purchases and paving project change orders.

• Bid award to Penro Construction for Lift Station Replacement 2024
• Contract award to J.F. Concrete Partners for Jack Sutton Sidewalk Project
• Engineering services contract amendment with JEO Consulting Group, Inc.
• Purchase of a 1-Ton SRW 4x4 truck from Sid Dillion Chevrolet
• Change orders for Lincoln Avenue and Howard St South paving projects

Building Code Advisory & Appeals Board

The Building Code Advisory & Appeals Board will discuss appointing a chair and vice-chair. The meeting includes discussions on adopting the 2023 National Electric Code and reviewing local amendments. Members will also discuss procedures for citizens to appeal code interpretations.

• Appointment of board chair and vice-chair
• Adoption of the 2023 National Electric Code (NEC)
• Review of current and proposed local amendments to the NEC
• Procedures for citizens to appeal Building Department code interpretations

Local Option Review Team

The Local Option Review Team will review an LB 840 application from Rail Modal Group regarding cold storage facility expansion. Staff recommends a $250,000 award with specific job retention and creation requirements. The team will also review the current fund balance.

• Review of LB 840 application from Rail Modal Group
• Staff recommendation for $250,000 economic development award
• Review of Local Option Fund balance

Utility and Infrastructure Board (June 2017 - Present)

The Utility and Infrastructure Board will meet to consider Ordinance 5680, which would repeal and replace the existing Natural Gas Rate Ordinance 5655. The board will also review minutes from the June 11, 2024 meeting and approve accounts payable through June 25, 2024.

• Ordinance 5680 to repeal and replace Natural Gas Rate Ordinance 5655
• Approval of June 11, 2024 meeting minutes
• Consideration of accounts payable through June 25, 2024

Citizens Advisory Review Committee

The committee is reviewing an application from Rail Modal Group for a Local Option Economic Development Fund loan. Staff recommends an award of $250,000, with 75% being forgivable based on job retention and creation targets. The project involves facility paving and infrastructure improvements.

• Proposed $250,000 award from the LB840 fund
• Stage 1 project cost estimate of $1,530,000
• Plan to retain 43 full-time jobs and create 10 new positions

City Council

The City Council and Community Development Agency will review a third amendment to the RD Leasing Redevelopment Agreement involving $47,500 in TIF indebtedness. The meeting also includes appointments for the Fire Department and Airport Advisory Committee, along with various city lease approvals.

• Third amendment to RD Leasing Redevelopment Agreement with $47,500 TIF indebtedness
• Appointment of Ethan Hergert as Firefighter/EMT
• Approval of the Fremont Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Fremont Beer Fest agreement
• Lease agreement for Quonset storage at Fremont Golf Club
• Special Designated License for an outdoor event at Ilgenfritz Parking Lot

Airport Advisory Committee

The committee will review results from taxiway core sample testing and receive an update on the runway rehabilitation project. The meeting also includes information regarding a Silverhawk Aviation fly-in and updates on the 2024 maintenance inspection.

• Taxiway Core Sample Testing Results
• Update on Runway Rehab Project
• Silverhawk Aviation – Atlantic Aviation Fly-In Information
• 2024 maintenance inspection update

Ridge Cemetery Association

The Ridge Cemetery Association Board will meet to conduct the election of officers. The agenda also includes a treasurer's report and updates regarding the Ridge Cemetery Grant and Big Give report.

• Election of officers
• Ridge Cemetery Grant discussion
• Big Give report
• Treasurer’s Report from Kim Beam

Business Improvement District

The Downtown Business Improvement District Board will consider paying for two bump out plantings and hiring maintenance for Elginfritz parking lot green areas. The meeting also includes committee reports and a MainStreet report.

• Discussion on paying for two bump out plantings
• Discussion on hiring maintenance for Elginfritz parking lot green areas
• Review of YTD revenues totaling $170,495.05
• MainStreet Report from Lainey Paquette

Planning Commission

The commission is considering requests to annex property for two residential developments. These include the Brooks Hollow 3rd Final Plat and the Hills Farm Lake Addition. Staff recommends approval of these items to expand city services like police and fire protection.

• Annexation and rezoning request for Brooks Hollow 3rd Final Plat (17 residential lots)
• Annexation and final plat request for Hills Farm Lake Addition (29 residential lots and 2 outlots)
• Approval of the April 22, 2024, Planning Commission meeting minutes

Library Board

The Keene Memorial Library Board will meet to conduct elections for President, Vice-President, and Secretary. The board will also review monthly library statistics and May 2024 expenditure reports.

• Election of President, Vice-President, and Secretary for the 2024-2025 year
• Review of Library Director's monthly report and statistics
• Review of May 2024 library expenditure reports
• Friends of the Library report

Park & Recreation Board

The board will review a request to use Masonic West Park for the DQ Days event in August. The meeting also includes reports from the Recreation and Parks/Forestry directors.

• Request by Charlie Pleskac to use Masonic West Park for DQ Days (Aug. 17-18)
• Recreation report from Schwanke
• Director updates on facilities and parks/forestry
• Capital Improvement Plan update

City Council

The City Council and Community Development Agency will review several appointments and city contracts. Items include approving a certificate of completion and a $277,000 TIF note for the RD Leasing project. The meeting also includes a public hearing for a liquor license at 1725 E. Military Ave.

• $277,000 TIF Note issuance for RD Leasing Phase 2
• Class C Liquor License application for The Peach Tree Lounge at 1725 E. Military Ave.
• Three-year internet contract with Great Plains Communications for Keene Memorial Library
• Assignment of the 2024 Pavement Rehab Contract to C-R Menn Concrete, LLC
• Appointment of Brandon Ramirez as Police Officer

Utility and Infrastructure Board (June 2017 - Present)

The Utility and Infrastructure Board will meet to discuss generator maintenance and utility updates. The agenda includes a GIS demonstration and an update on utility poles. The board will also review recent accounts payable and staff claims.

• Purchase and installation of six high voltage bushings for Unit 8 Generator from EthosEnergy
• GIS demonstration by Keith Kontor
• Utility pole update
• Review of utility funds claims totaling $4,056,243.71

Civil Service Commission

The commission will review the minutes from the March 5, 2024 meeting. The agenda also includes interviews for police officer and firefighter/EMT positions, which may occur in executive session.

• Police Officer Interviews
• Firefighter/EMT Interviews
• Approval of March 5, 2024 meeting minutes

Appeals Commission

The Fremont Animal Appeals Commission is meeting to hear an appeal by Brandy Thomas of a Reckless Owner Notice. The commission will receive presentations from the city and the appellant, take public comments, discuss, and vote to affirm, deny, or modify the notice. The agenda also includes approval of previous meeting minutes and general matters discussion.

• Appeal of Reckless Owner Notice by Brandy Thomas
• City presentation and appellant presentation on the notice
• Public comments and Q&A on the appeal
• Vote to affirm, deny, or modify the notice
• Approval of previous meeting minutes

Utility and Infrastructure Board (June 2017 - Present)

The Utility and Infrastructure Board will consider several items including an application for an outside city limits sewer connection, an agreement for company training with Northwest Lineman College, professional services for engineering with HDR Engineering for the Lon D Wright Power Plant, and the purchase of underground locating equipment from Subsurface Solutions. The board will also approve minutes from the May 14, 2024 meeting and accounts payable through May 28, 2024. The meeting will include a General Manager Update on post-storm conditions.

• Consider Application for Outside City Limits Sewer Connection
• Consider Agreement for Company Training with Northwest Lineman College
• Consider Professional Services for Engineering Services with HDR Engineering for Lon D Wright Power Plant
• Consider Purchase of Underground Locating Equipment from Subsurface Solutions
• Approve Accounts Payable through May 28, 2024 totaling $4,826,938.82

City Council

The Fremont City Council will consider finalizing the half-cent sales tax and economic development plan approved by voters on May 14, 2024, along with several resolutions for equipment purchases, service agreements, and a loan. The agenda also includes routine consent items such as claims approval, minutes, licenses, and reports. An executive session is scheduled for litigation update.

• Ordinance 5678: final reading of half-cent sales tax continuation
• Ordinance 5679: adopting Economic Development Plan
• Resolution 2024-139: LB840 loan agreement with NewStar Sourcing and Service, LLC
• Resolution 2024-133: purchase of Cat 972-14 Loader for LDW Power Plant
• Resolution 2024-136: apply for Nebraska Grid Resiliency Grant

Business Improvement District

The Downtown Business Improvement District Board meets to approve April minutes and review financial reports showing a $158,333.61 year-to-date surplus. Members will discuss reimbursing the City $798.00 for street garland supplies and evaluating new trash cans and park benches for downtown public spaces.

• Reimbursement request of $798.00 to the City for zip ties used to hang garland on street poles
• Discussion on acquiring trash cans and park benches for downtown
• Financial report showing $168,955.86 in year-to-date revenues and a $251,785.59 current fund balance
• Committee reports from Marketing, Future Projects, and Design teams
• MainStreet update presented by Lainey Paquette

Library Board

The Library Board will meet to welcome new member Tina Barham and review the Nebraska Library Commission's Library Board Manual. The board will also receive reports on library statistics and April 2024 expenditures.

• Welcome of new Board Member Tina Barham
• Review of Nebraska Library Commission Library Board Manual
• Review of Finance-Library Expenditures Reports for April 2024

Airport Advisory Committee

The Fremont Airport Advisory Committee is meeting to receive updates on the Runway Rehab Project and the Rawhide WFPO Drainage Project, discuss hangar maintenance funding, and review action items. The meeting will also include approval of previous minutes and discussion of general maintenance items.

• Update on Runway Rehab Project
• Update on Rawhide WFPO Drainage Project
• Discussion of Hangar Maintenance Funding
• Spring Hangar Walk Through completed

Utility and Infrastructure Board (June 2017 - Present)

The Utility and Infrastructure Board will discuss and vote on several items including an updated urban area boundary map, the purchase of a 2024 Cat wheel loader, bids for natural gas meters, a contract for FEVR Trail environmental services, an application for the Nebraska Grid Resiliency Program, an amendment to a natural gas supply agreement, and renewal of GIS software. The meeting also includes approval of minutes and accounts payable.

• Consider Updated Urban Area Boundary Map
• Purchase of a 2024 972-14 Cat Wheel Loader from Nebraska Machinery Cat
• Bid for Natural Gas Meters from Koons Gas Measurement
• FEVR Trail Environmental Services Contract with SRF Consulting Group, Inc.
• Application for the Nebraska Grid Resiliency Program

City Council

The Fremont City Council will hold public hearings and vote on several conditional use permits, including a 110-acre sand and gravel excavation expansion, an auto sales lot, an off-premises electronic message sign, and liquor license applications. They will also consider consent agenda items like contracts and appointments, and final readings of ordinances related to a street vacation and annexation.

• Conditional Use Permit for sand and gravel excavation expansion of ~110 acres (Resolution 2024-118)
• Conditional Use Permit for auto sales at 540 S. Broad St. (Resolution 2024-115)
• Off-premises electronic message sign at 4210 East County Road U Blvd (Resolution 2024-130)
• Class D liquor license for Cigarette & Snack Outlet at 521 N. Broad St. (Resolution 2024-120)
• Contract with RDG Planning & Design for Unified Development Code update (Resolution 2024-117)

Local Option Review Team

The Local Option Review Team will review the LB840 fund balance, quarterly report, and a $200,000 economic development loan application from NewStar Sourcing and Service, LLC. The team previously recommended a $200,000 award to NewStar in February, and this meeting will consider the formal application. The agenda also includes routine items like approving minutes and a legal update.

• Review LB 840 application from NewStar Sourcing for $200,000 loan (50% repayable at 2% interest, 50% forgivable based on job creation)
• Review fund balance of $1,352,209.05 as of April 30, 2024
• Review quarterly report on LB840 funds, noting $23.4 million invested since 2000
• Approve minutes from February 29, 2024 meeting
• Update from Legal

Ridge Cemetery Association

The Ridge Cemetery Association board meeting scheduled for May 8, 2024, was cancelled because not enough members were present to hold a vote. The agenda included routine items such as approval of previous minutes, treasurer's and sexton reports, and election of officers. No decisions or discussions took place.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of quorum
• Election of officers was on the agenda but not held
• Next meeting set for May 8, 2024 at Fremont City Hall

Park & Recreation Board

The Fremont Parks & Recreation Board is meeting to review a request from Baker Fishing Classic to use Johnson Lake for a fishing tournament. The board will also hear recreation and director reports covering facilities, parks/forestry updates, and the Capital Improvement Plan. The meeting includes routine items like approving minutes and setting the next meeting date.

• Request by Baker Fishing Classic for usage of Johnson Lake for fishing tournament
• Recreation report from Schwanke
• Director report from Hansen on facilities, parks/forestry, and Capital Improvement Plan
• Reading of April 1st, 2024 board minutes
• Next meeting set for June 10th, 2024 at 7pm

Utility and Infrastructure Board (June 2017 - Present)

The Utility and Infrastructure Board will consider approving $5,007,120.29 in utility fund claims and several major contracts. Items include purchasing a 2024 International CV515 4WD truck, awarding bids for the 1st Street Asphalt Overlay and the 2024 Traffic Signal Improvement Project, and approving agreements for biosolids hauling and electrical conduit installation. The board will also receive the Fiscal Year 2023 Annual Audit.

• Consider purchase of 2024 International CV515 4WD Truck from Cornhusker International
• Consider Award of Bid to Western Engineering Company for 1st Street Asphalt Overlay
• Consider Award of Bid to Sadler Electric, Inc. for the 2024 Traffic Signal Improvement Project
• Consider Amendment 2 to the Bell Street Viaduct Rehabilitation Contract with Speece Lewis Engineers
• Consider Agreement for Biosolids Hauling with Brad Ruwe Trucking

City Council

The Fremont City Council will consider a resolution to terminate the interlocal agreement with Dodge County for a joint public service center and purchase the county's one-half interest in Outlot A of the Fremont Technology Park for $201,300. The council will also vote on a consent agenda covering routine items like claims, licenses, and event permits, plus several resolutions for contracts and purchases. In new business, they will receive audited financial statements and consider bids for traffic signal improvements and an asphalt overlay project.

• Resolution 2024-100: terminate interlocal agreement with Dodge County and buy back one-half interest in Outlot A for $201,300
• Resolution 2024-107: award contract to Valley Corporation for electrical conduit installation for Lake Ventura Cable Replacement
• Resolution 2024-108: contract with Motorola Solutions for police camera upgrade and cloud storage
• Resolution 2024-110: accept state grant for amphitheater and restrooms at John C. Fremont Park
• Resolution 2024-112: award bid to Western Engineering for 1st Street Asphalt Overlay Project

Citizens Advisory Review Committee

The Citizens Advisory Review Committee is meeting to review the fund balance and quarterly report, receive updates from legal and the plan administrator, and discuss the NewStar Sourcing application. The agenda is routine oversight with no new decisions listed.

• Review fund balance
• Review quarterly report
• Update from legal
• Plan administrator updates including NewStar Sourcing application
• Approval of February 27, 2024 minutes

Local Option Review Team

The Local Option Review Team is meeting to review the fund balance, quarterly reports, and an economic development loan application. The team will consider a proposal regarding NewStar Sourcing and Service, LLC's request for funding to support a new premix plant.

• LB 840 application from NewStar Sourcing and Service, LLC
• Review of Local Option Economic Development Fund balance of $1,211,393.10
• Review of quarterly economic development report
• Approval of February 29, 2024, meeting minutes

Appeals Commission

The Commission will meet to consider an appeal regarding a Reckless Owner Notice submitted by Holly English. The meeting includes presentations from both the City and the appellant, followed by public comment and a vote.

• Appeal of Reckless Owner Notice (Holly English)

Planning Commission

The Fremont Planning Commission will hold public hearings on six conditional use permit requests, including an outdoor electronic message sign, a 110-acre sand and gravel excavation, an auto sales facility, and a nonstandard use expansion, plus preliminary and final plats for the Singsaas Fields subdivision. The commission will also approve the minutes from the March 18 meeting. All items are up for discussion and possible action.

• Conditional use permit for outdoor electronic message sign at 4210 E County Rd U Blvd (48x14 ft, 35 ft tall)
• Conditional use permit for 110-acre sand and gravel excavation east of Hills Farm Rd
• Conditional use permit for auto sales at 540 S. Broad St
• Conditional use permit to expand nonstandard use at 220 and 306 W. Cloverly
• Preliminary and final plats for Singsaas Fields (4 lots, 2 outlots) at S. Howard and Donna St

Airport Advisory Committee

The Fremont Airport Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss updates on the Runway Rehab Project and the Rawhide WFPO Drainage Project, review the completed spring hangar walk-through, and consider hangar maintenance funding. The committee will also address action items and general maintenance discussions.

• Update on Runway Rehab Project
• Update on Rawhide WFPO Drainage Project
• Spring Hangar Walk Through Complete
• Hangar Maintenance Funding discussion
• Action Items to Discuss

Business Improvement District

The Downtown Business Improvement District Board meets to review committee reports, approve March minutes, and discuss potential building-top lighting. The agenda includes a year-to-date 2024 financial statement showing $150,003.82 in revenues and $10,611.91 in expenditures. Members will also consider appointing chairs for three new committees.

• Discussion and possible action on lights lining the tops of buildings
• Consideration of appointments for three committee chairmen
• Review of financial, marketing, future projects, and design committee reports
• Approval of March 19, 2024 meeting minutes
• Year-to-date 2024 financial statement showing $150,003.82 in revenues and $10,611.91 in expenditures

Library Board

The Library Board will meet to discuss new business and review operational reports. The primary action item is the acceptance of Linda McClain's resignation from the board.

• Acceptance of the resignation of Linda McClain from the Library Board
• Review of Library Director’s Month in Review and statistics
• Review of Friends of the Library Report
• Review of Finance-Library Expenditures Reports for March 2024

Public Safety Answering Point

The Public Safety Answering Point Governance Board will consider replacing a phone switch for the Sheriff's Office and discuss an agreement with Methodist Fremont Health for Medical Director Services for the Emergency Medical Dispatch program. The board will also hear updates on equipment sharing with North Bend Fire, Saunders County, and Cuming County, as well as a countywide radio system update.

• Discuss and possible action on replacement phone switch for Sheriff's Office
• Discuss and action on agreement with Methodist Fremont Health for Medical Director Services for Emergency Medical Dispatch program
• Report on equipment/sharing projects with North Bend Fire, Saunders County, and Cuming County
• Countywide radio system update

Utility and Infrastructure Board (June 2017 - Present)

The Utility and Infrastructure Board will consider bids for lift station generator preventative maintenance, wastewater treatment plant headworks piping replacement, and Lon D. Wright Power Plant turbine and generator inspection. They will also consider changes to the Department of Utilities Customer Service Policy Packet and an agreement for property and casualty insurance brokerage services. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes and accounts payable totaling $5,212,729.01.

• Consider bid from Nebraska Generator Service for Lift Station Generator Preventative Maintenance Program
• Consider bid from Strobel Energy Group for Wastewater Treatment Plant Headworks Piping replacement
• Consider bid from EthosEnergy for Lon D. Wright Power Plant Unit 8 Turbine Valve and Generator Field Inspection and Generator Stator Rewind
• Consider proposed changes to Department of Utilities Customer Service Policy Packet
• Consider agreement for brokerage services for property and casualty insurance with North Risk Partners

City Council

The Fremont City Council and Community Development Agency will hold public hearings and vote on several items, including updating the Downtown Fremont Blight and Substandard Study, a conditional use permit for an electronic sign, a zone change and annexation for a vacated street, and a code amendment on swimming pools. The consent agenda includes routine purchases and approvals, such as police cruisers and a lift station generator maintenance contract. New business includes adopting a master fee schedule and discussing an outdoor special event application process.

• Resolution 2024-005/083 to update Downtown Fremont Blight and Substandard Study (166.63 acres)
• Conditional Use Permit for outdoor electronic message sign at 1100 S. Bud Boulevard
• Ordinance 5673: Change of Zone from GI to AR for vacated Clarmar Street between Railroad and Cuming Streets
• Ordinance 5674: Annexation of vacated Clarmar Street portion
• Resolution 2024-096: Purchase of two Police Cruiser Ford Explorers from Anderson Ford of Lincoln

Park & Recreation Board

The Fremont Parks & Recreation Board is meeting to review minutes, hear a request from the JCF Committee to use city property for JCF Days, and receive reports from the Recreation and Director on facilities, parks, transit, and capital improvements. The meeting is open to the public.

• Request by JCF Committee for usage of city property for JCF Days
• Recreation report by Schwanke
• Director report by Hansen on facilities, parks/forestry, transit, and Capital Improvement Plan
• Reading of minutes from March 4th, 2024

Utility and Infrastructure Board (June 2017 - Present)

The Utility and Infrastructure Board will vote on three main items: an amendment to the interconnection agreement with OPPD, adoption of a new Fremont Drainage Criteria Manual, and the purchase of a 2024 Shuttlewagon SWX525 railcar mover. The consent agenda includes approval of prior meeting minutes and accounts payable totaling over $2.7 million. A general manager update and a port authority update are also scheduled.

• Consider Amendment Number 1 to Interconnection Agreement between City of Fremont and OPPD
• Consider Adoption of the Fremont Drainage Criteria Manual
• Consider Purchase of a 2024 Shuttlewagon SWX525 Railcar Mover
• Approve Accounts Payable through March 26, 2024 — utility funds claims total $2,709,898.81
• General Manager Update and Megan Skiles from GFDC-Port Authority Update

City Council

The Fremont City Council will vote on a consent agenda covering routine approvals, including claims totaling $4,859,892.51, and will separately consider new business items such as the Magnolia Estates preliminary and final plats and subdivision agreement. The council will also act on appointments, including four new Firefighter/EMTs, and several resolutions authorizing contracts and agreements.

• Approve claims totaling $4,859,892.51 for March 13-26, 2024
• Conditional approval of Magnolia Estates Preliminary and Final Plats and Subdivision Agreement
• Award bid to Cunningham for Buch Park Playground design, surfacing, and installation
• Award bid to Rion Equipment for 2024 Shuttlewagon SWX525 Railcar Mover
• Authorize 60-month lease with Pitney Bowes for Keene Memorial Library

Business Improvement District

The Board will review and potentially act on the 2024 BID budget. The meeting includes committee reports regarding marketing, design, and future projects. A MainStreet report by Lainey Paquette is also scheduled.

• Discussion and possible action on the 2024 BID budget
• Financial report showing $122,500.00 in donations YTD 2024
• Committee reports for marketing, design, and future projects

Library Board

The Keene Memorial Library Board will discuss a sample policy for a Board Designated Building Maintenance Reserve Fund. The meeting also includes reports on library statistics and an expansion project update.

• Sample Maintenance Reserve Fund Policy
• Expansion Project Update
• Library expenditures reports for January and February 2024
• Library Director's report and statistics

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider several land use items including a conditional use permit for an electronic message sign and a new sign plan. Other agenda items include proposed amendments to impervious coverage calculations, street vacation, and a downtown blight study update.

• Conditional Use Permit for an outdoor electronic message sign at 1100 S. Bud Boulevard
• Sign Plan request for property at 2850 Elk Lane
• Amendment to Section 11-614.01.A regarding swimming pool impervious coverage calculations
• Vacation of a portion of Clarmar Street between Railroad Street and Cuming Street
• Update to the Downtown Fremont Blight and Substandard Study

Airport Advisory Committee

The Fremont Airport Advisory Committee will meet to receive an update on the Runway Rehab Project and discuss the Rawhide WFPO Drainage Project. Other items include a Library Storytime at the airport and a spring hangar walk-through. No action items are listed for discussion.

• Update on Runway Rehab Project
• Discussion of Rawhide WFPO Drainage Project
• Discussion of Library Storytime at the Airport
• Spring Hangar Walk Through Scheduled

City Council

The Fremont City Council will hold a regular meeting on March 12, 2024. The agenda includes a public hearing on a conditional use permit expansion for a cell tower at 2615 North Broad Street, a vote to suspend rules and repeal the electric rate ordinance, and approval of several routine items including claims, minutes, and contracts. The council will also consider appointments of new police officers and various resolutions authorizing agreements and licenses.

• Confirm four new police officers: Tyson Miranda, Nicholas Hawthorne, and two others
• Approve expansion of a Conditional Use Permit for a Verizon cell tower at 2615 North Broad Street
• Repeal Electric Rate Ordinance 5670 and the Fremont Community Solar Farm rate ordinance 5408
• Approve a service support contract with Albireo Energy
• Approve a contract for Second Street Conference Room and Lobby furniture

Utility and Infrastructure Board (June 2017 - Present)

The Utility and Infrastructure Board will consider a facilities agreement for a T1 transformer at NPPD's Fremont Substation and a purchase of conference room and lobby furniture from Sheppard's Business Interiors. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes from February 27, 2024, and accounts payable through March 12, 2024. The board will also receive a General Manager Update and a Department of Public Works overview.

• Consider Facilities Agreement for T1 Transformer at NPPD's Fremont Substation
• Consider Purchase of Conference Room and Lobby Furniture from Sheppard's Business Interiors
• Approve Minutes of February 27, 2024
• Consider Accounts Payable through March 12, 2024
• General Manager Update and Department of Public Works Overview

Civil Service Commission

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

• Firefighter/EMT interviews (may go into executive session)
• Approve minutes of March 4, 2024, meeting

Park & Recreation Board

The Fremont Parks & Recreation Board is meeting to discuss the Memorial Field Complex (Midland) and a request by the YMCA for an Easter Egg Hunt at Memorial Softball Fields on March 23, 2024. The board will also receive reports on recreation, the auditorium, parks/forestry, the transit program, and the Capital Improvement Plan.

• Discussion: Memorial Field Complex (Midland)
• Request by Lanna (YMCA) for Easter Egg Hunt at Memorial Softball Fields, Saturday March 23, 2024
• Recreation report by Schwanke
• Director report by Hansen: Auditorium update, Parks/Forestry update, Transit Program, Capital Improvement Plan

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission is meeting to approve prior minutes and conduct interviews for police officer positions, which may occur in executive session. The agenda is otherwise procedural.

• Police officer interviews (may go into executive session)
• Approve minutes of January 23, 2024 meeting

Local Option Review Team

The Local Option Review Team will consider a $200,000 LB840 economic development loan for NewStar Sourcing and Service, LLC to build a feed premix plant. The team will also review the fund balance and approve minutes from the November 30, 2023 meeting. Staff recommends a loan with 25% repayable at 0% interest and 75% forgivable if job and wage targets are met.

• Review LB840 application from NewStar Sourcing for $200,000 loan
• Fund balance estimated at $1,007,151.10 as of January 31, 2024
• NewStar to add 2 FTEs and retain 6 FTEs for 5 years
• Project cost $1,200,000; NewStar secured $800,000 line of credit
• Approval of minutes from November 30, 2023 meeting

Citizens Advisory Review Committee

The Citizens Advisory Review Committee is reviewing a local option economic development fund application from NewStar Sourcing and Service, LLC. The project involves constructing a premix plant with an estimated cost of $1,200,000. Staff recommends a $200,000 award that is 75% forgivable based on job retention and creation goals.

• LB 840 loan application from NewStar Sourcing and Service, LLC
• $200,000 requested from the Local Option Economic Development Fund
• $1,200,000 estimated total project cost for a new premix plant
• Review of fund balance totaling $2,940,850.55 in assets

Utility and Infrastructure Board (June 2017 - Present)

The Utility and Infrastructure Board will consider several items including a new electric rate ordinance (Ordinance 5670) that would replace existing rate ordinances, updates to the net metering policy, a contract for substation transformer additions, and a sanitary sewer treatment agreement with the City of Valley. The board will also consider a service contract for the Municipal Building HVAC controls and a facilities agreement for a transformer at NPPD's Fremont substation.

• Consider Ordinance 5670 repealing and replacing Electric Rate Ordinances 5620 and 5408
• Consider updates to Net Metering Policy and Guidelines
• Consider contract for Substations G & E Transformer Additions from Altitude Energy, LLC
• Consider City of Fremont and City of Valley Sanitary Sewer Treatment Agreement
• Consider Facilities Agreement for T1 Transformer at NPPD's Fremont Substation

City Council

The Fremont City Council will hold a public hearing and consider levying special assessments for Business Improvement District #1, which funds downtown retention, beautification, and marketing. The council will also vote on several resolutions and ordinances, including liquor licenses, a pavement rehab contract, electric rate changes, and a replat request.

• Public hearing on Business Improvement District #1 assessments, with rates of $120 per $100,000 valuation (District) and $160 per $100,000 (District Core)
• Resolution 2024-041: Class Z liquor license for Patriarch Distillers at 347 E. Washington St.
• Resolution 2024-047: Award 2024 Pavement Rehab project bid to Pave, LLC.
• Ordinance 5670: Repeal and replace electric rate ordinance and Community Solar Farm rider
• Resolution 2024-050: Award Substations G & E Transformer Additions contract to Altitude Energy, LLC

Planning Commission

The Fremont City Council and Planning Commission are holding a special joint meeting to discuss the draft Unified Development Code (UDC). No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda; the item is listed only for discussion before adjournment.

• Discussion regarding Draft UDC

City Council

The Fremont City Council and Planning Commission are holding a special joint meeting to discuss the draft Unified Development Code (UDC). No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda; the sole substantive item is the discussion of the draft UDC before adjournment.

• Discussion regarding Draft UDC

Business Improvement District

The Downtown Business Improvement District Board is reviewing the 2024 budget and several proposed expenditures. Proposed actions include reimbursements for parking lot improvements and funding for downtown banners. The board will also consider payments for flower baskets, Christmas decorations, and marketing sponsorships.

• $27,500 reimbursement for parking lot and screening at 6th & Park Avenue
• $7,500 payment to MainStreet of Fremont for downtown flower baskets
• $15,000 budget for upgrading 2024 Christmas decorations
• $15,000 total for various 2024 sponsorships and marketing
• Discussion on possible action regarding downtown alley repairs

Library Board

The Library Board will review the 2022-2023 Annual Report, which includes circulation and programming statistics. The meeting also includes reports on library expenditures for January 2024 and an update on the expansion project.

• 2022-2023 Library Board Annual Report
• Expansion Project Update
• January 2024 Library Expenditures Report

Planning Commission

The Fremont Planning Commission will hold its regular meeting to consider several land-use items, including sign plans, conditional use permit amendments, and multiple preliminary and final plats for residential developments. The commission will also discuss changes to its by-laws and elect a new chair and vice-chair. The agenda includes both new requests and previously approved projects, with no changes proposed for the Singsaas Fields PUD.

• Sign plan for 1156 W. 23rd St. with pole, façade, and canopy signs totaling 112.74 sq ft
• Amendment to conditional use permit for Crown Castle to add antenna and ground equipment at 2615 N. Broad St.
• Landscaping waiver request for 2320 N. Colorado Ave.
• Singsaas Fields Preliminary and Final Plats for 4 lots and 2 outlots west of South Howard at Donna Street
• Magnolia Estates Preliminary and Final Plats for 10 lots and 1 outlot at E. 29th St. and N. Yager Rd.

Airport Advisory Committee

The Fremont Airport Advisory Committee will meet to approve prior minutes, introduce new member Vic Roeder, and receive updates on the Runway Rehab Project and the Aviation Symposium. No action items are scheduled, but general maintenance items will be discussed.

• Update on Runway Rehab Project
• Update on Aviation Symposium Meeting
• New Member Introduction – Vic Roeder
• Discussion of Maintenance Items

Ridge Cemetery Association

The Ridge Cemetery Association Board will meet to approve minutes from November, receive the treasurer's report, and discuss old business including maintenance and straightening of headstones. Reports from the sexton and parks and recreation will also be presented.

• Discussion of maintenance and straightening of headstones
• Treasurer's report by Kim Beam
• Jeff Hively Sexton Report
• Connie Giese Parks and Recreation Report
• Next meeting scheduled for May 8, 2024

City Council

The Fremont City Council will hold a public hearing on a Class C liquor license for RD's Place, then vote on a consent agenda covering claims, reports, and various resolutions. New business includes purchasing a new fire engine, approving salary ordinances, and a sewer rate ordinance on second reading.

• Public hearing and resolution for Class C liquor license for 2215 LLC dba RD's Place at 2215 N. Broad St.
• Resolution 2024-035 to purchase a Rosenbauer Fire Engine to replace a 2001 E-One Fire Engine from Rosenbauer Minnesota, LLC through Sourcewell.
• Ordinance 5666 to repeal and replace Sewer Rate Ordinance on second reading.
• Resolution 2024-032 to approve a 3-year Quicklime Reagent Supply Agreement with Pete Lien and Sons.
• Resolution 2024-034 authorizing a Franchise Agreement with Cox Communications Omaha, LLC.

Utility and Infrastructure Board (June 2017 - Present)

The Utility and Infrastructure Board will consider approving $2,603,497.25 in utility fund claims, a bid from Pave, LLC for the 2024 Pavement Rehab Contract, and a purchase of Substation G Relay Panels from Keystone Electrical Mfg., Inc. They will also discuss extending the ability to search and view utility bills and a Memorandum of Understanding with OPPD for transformer replacement cost sharing.

• Consider purchase of Substation G Relay Panels from Keystone Electrical Mfg., Inc.
• Consider bid from Pave, LLC for 2024 Pavement Rehab Contract
• Consider Memorandum of Understanding for Transformer Replacement Cost Share Arrangement with OPPD
• Consider extending ability to search and view utility bills
• Approve accounts payable totaling $2,603,497.25

City Council

The City Council and Planning Commission will hold a special meeting to hear a presentation by Jackie Berg regarding the Draft UDC. The session is designated for discussion of this draft document.

• Presentation by Jackie Berg regarding Draft UDC

Planning Commission

The Fremont City Council and Planning Commission are holding a special joint meeting to receive a presentation on the draft Unified Development Code (UDC) and discuss it. No formal decisions are scheduled; the agenda consists of roll calls, the presentation, discussion, and adjournment.

• Presentation by Jackie Berg regarding draft UDC
• Joint special meeting of City Council and Planning Commission

Park & Recreation Board

The Board will discuss Friendship Center rentals and a master schedule for fees and charges. The meeting also includes reports on winter recreation, the auditorium, and the capital improvement plan.

• Introduction of new Board Member Anna O’Reily
• Discussion regarding Friendship Center Rentals
• Discussion regarding Master Schedule for Fees and Charges
• Winter Recreation report
• Director reports on Auditorium, Parks/Forestry, Transit, and Capital Improvement Plan

City Council

The Fremont City Council will hold a regular meeting with several appointments, a settlement agreement, a public hearing for a liquor license, and multiple resolutions including a sewer rate ordinance, police station design contract, and airport improvement plan. The agenda includes routine consent items and new business requiring individual action.

• Settlement Agreement and General Release with Rachel Wesley
• Resolution 2024-018: Class Z Liquor License for Patriarch Distillers at 425 E. Washington St.
• Resolution 2024-014: Design contract for Police Station and Dispatch Center to Police Facilities Design Group
• Ordinance 5666: Repeal and replace Sewer Rate Ordinance
• Resolution 2024-020: Award bid for emergency Auditorium Sewer Lining Project to American Rooter Plumbing

Utility and Infrastructure Board (June 2017 - Present)

The Utility and Infrastructure Board will consider a bid from Mid-Iowa Solid Waste Equipment for a new combination jet/vac truck, an amendment to the interlocal agreement for the Platte Township/Fremont West flood reduction project, and a declaration of intent to reimburse certain expenses from Combined Utility Revenue Bonds. The board will also consider Ordinance 5666 repealing and replacing Ordinance No. 5636, a 3-year quicklime reagent supply agreement from Pete Lien and Sons, and receive the 2023 City of Fremont Integrated Resource Plan.

• Consider bid from Mid-Iowa Solid Waste Equipment for new combination jet/vac truck
• Consider amendment to Interlocal Cooperation Act Agreement for Platte Township/Fremont West Flood Reduction Improvements project
• Consider Ordinance 5666 repealing and replacing Ordinance No. 5636
• Consider bid for 3-year quicklime reagent supply agreement from Pete Lien and Sons
• Receive 2023 City of Fremont Integrated Resource Plan

Citizens Advisory Review Committee

The committee will review the current fund balance and receive a quarterly report. The meeting also includes updates from the Plan Administrator and a discussion regarding the February meeting.

• Review of LB 840 fund balance totaling $2,842,594.21
• Review of $908,894.76 in uncommitted funds
• Receipt of quarterly report
• Plan Administrator updates

City Council

This is a special City Council meeting with a single agenda item: a facilitated discussion and consideration of the City's long-term opportunities and responsibilities. No formal decisions or votes are listed on the agenda. The meeting is open to the public with rules for audience participation.

• Facilitated discussion on long-term city opportunities and responsibilities

Civil Service Commission

The Fremont Civil Service Commission is meeting to approve prior minutes, appoint a chairman, and discuss proposed changes to the Civil Service Ordinance and the Civil Service Hiring Process. The agenda is routine but includes substantive policy items that could affect how civil service positions are governed and filled.

• Approve minutes of November 9, 2023 meeting
• Appoint Chairman
• Proposed Changes to Civil Service Ordinance
• Proposed Changes to Civil Service Hiring Process

Airport Advisory Committee

The Fremont Airport Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss routine airport business, including an update on the runway rehabilitation project and a board recommendation for the Airport Improvement Plan. The agenda also includes maintenance items such as taxiway repairs and lighting fixes. No action items are listed for discussion.

• Update on Runway Rehab Project
• Board Recommendation – Airport Improvement Plan
• Old Terminal Air Conditioning and Furnace Unit Replacement Complete
• North taxiway repairs to be addressed after winter
• Taxi light T22 to be rewired by IES

Business Improvement District

The Downtown Business Improvement District Board will meet to elect officers and consider the 2024 budget. The board will also discuss possible action on the renewal of the BID.

• Discussion and possible action on the 2024 BID budget
• Discussion and possible action on renewal of BID
• Election of board officers
• Review of financial report showing YTD 2024 revenues of $45,351.17

Library Board

The Library Board will meet to review the Library Director's report, including an update on the expansion project. The board will also review library expenditure reports for December 2023.

• Expansion Project Update
• Finance-Library Expenditures Reports for December 2023
• Move Back to Library Update

Park & Recreation Board

The Fremont Parks & Recreation Board is meeting to discuss several items, including fee waiver requests for the District FFA contest and Fremont & Bergan Post Prom, as well as the potential addition of bocce ball courts and a Rebels installment batting cage at Ronin Park. The board will also consider a request from the Antique Car Club to use City Park West Lawn on Thursdays from June through September. Department reports will cover summer recreation, the auditorium, parks/forestry, open positions, the transit program, and the Capital Improvement Plan.

• Discussion: District FFA contest Fee Waiver
• Discussion: Fremont & Bergan Post Prom Fee Waiver
• Discussion: Bocce ball courts
• Discussion: Rebels installment batting cage Ronin Park
• Request: Antique Car Club usage of City Park West Lawn Thursdays June-September

Utility and Infrastructure Board (June 2017 - Present)

The Utility and Infrastructure Board will consider several contracts and agreements, including a professional services agreement for the FEVR Rail to Trail Project, final acceptance of the 2023 Pavement Rehab Project, an interlocal agreement amendment for Elkhorn Township drainage improvements, a BRIC grant commitment letter, and a bid award for sanitary sewer repairs. The board will also approve routine consent items, including minutes and accounts payable totaling $4,300,879.52.

• Professional Services Agreement with Felsburg, Holt and Ullevig for FEVR Rail to Trail Project
• Final Pay Application No. 9 for 2023 Pavement Rehab Project
• Interlocal Agreement Amendment for Elkhorn Township / Fremont East Drainage Improvements
• BRIC Grant Financial Commitment Letter for Elkhorn Township Drainage Improvements
• Award bid for Sanitary Sewer Repair 2023/24 to Johnson Service Company

City Council

The Fremont City Council and Community Development Agency will hold public hearings and consider resolutions to approve the Fremont Mall redevelopment plan, including designating an Enhanced Employment Area and imposing a 2% occupation tax to fund $6.5 million of a $14 million mall rehabilitation. The council will also vote on a demolition order for a residence at 249 W. Washington, a zone change on River Rd., and submitting two ballot questions to voters in the May 2024 primary election. Several routine items are on the consent agenda.

• Resolution 2024-001/002: Approve Fremont Mall redevelopment plan and contract, including 2% occupation tax to fund $6.5M of improvements
• Resolution 2024-003: Establish Enhanced Employment Area for Fremont Mall (excludes HyVee)
• Ordinance 5656: Approve Fremont Mall occupation tax (final reading)
• Resolution 2024-013: Declare public nuisance and demolish residence at 249 W. Washington
• Ordinance 5665: Change zone from GI to R on property south of River Rd. (final reading)

Utility and Infrastructure Board (June 2017 - Present)

The Utility and Infrastructure Board and City Council will hold a special meeting to review the draft 2023 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP), a 20-year roadmap for meeting Fremont's future electricity demand. The plan, prepared by consultant GDS Associates, analyzes generation options including natural gas, solar, battery storage, and nuclear, under three market scenarios. No fiscal impact is noted for this review session. Public comment will be taken.

• Presentation of the draft 2023 Integrated Resource Plan by GDS Associates
• Plan evaluates portfolios including natural gas, solar, battery storage, and small modular nuclear reactors
• Three market scenarios tested: base case, accelerated technology, and regulatory (with carbon tax)
• Fremont's current resources include coal/gas steam turbines, combustion turbine, solar arrays, wind PPA, and WAPA hydro allocation
• Public comment period included in the special meeting

City Council

The Fremont City Council and Utility and Infrastructure Board will hold a special meeting to review the draft 2023 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP), a 20-year roadmap for future power generation. The plan, prepared by GDS Associates, Inc., analyzes demand forecasts, existing resources, and supply-side alternatives to ensure adequate electricity supply. The meeting includes a presentation and public comment period; no formal action is scheduled.

• Presentation of 2023 Integrated Resource Plan by GDS Associates
• Discussion of future power generation options including natural gas, solar, battery storage, and small modular nuclear reactors
• Review of demand forecast with 0.3% annual energy growth through 2043
• Public comment period on the draft plan

Park & Recreation Board

The Fremont Parks & Recreation Board will discuss several items, including fee waivers for the District FFA contest and Fremont & Bergan Post Prom, as well as the potential addition of bocce ball courts and a Rebels installment batting cage at Ronin Park. The board will also receive reports on summer recreation, the auditorium, parks/forestry, open positions, the transit program, and the Capital Improvement Plan.

• Discussion: District FFA contest Fee Waiver
• Discussion: Fremont & Bergan Post Prom Fee Waiver
• Discussion: Bocce ball courts
• Discussion: Rebels installment batting cage Ronin Park
• Recreation Report – Schwanke: Summer Recreation report