Fremont public meetings in 2025

Airport Advisory Committee

The Fremont Airport Advisory Committee will discuss updates on the compass rose installation, the state fly‑in scheduled for June 20, 2026, the aeronautic event approval process, hangar maintenance and compliance inspection, the approach route over the city traffic pattern, and the parallel taxiway reconstruction. No action items are listed for decision at this meeting.

• Compass Rose Installation discussion
• State Fly‑In scheduled for June 20, 2026
• Aeronautic Event Approval Process discussion
• Hangar Maintenance and Compliance Inspection update
• Parallel Taxiway Reconstruction update

The Airport Advisory Committee approved the meeting minutes and voted to form a new aeronautic event committee composed of volunteers. The meeting was then adjourned. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous vote of all nine members)
• Created aeronautic event committee (volunteers: Levi Entz, Ron Vloch, Vic Roeder, Cari Hoffart) – unanimous vote
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous vote of all nine members)

Business Improvement District

The Downtown Business Improvement District Board will meet to discuss and possibly act on the 2026 budget for services provided by the City and Mainstreet, as well as trashcans, benches, picnic tables, and downtown parking lots. The board will also hear updates on the Creative Council and committee reports. This is a regular business meeting with several action items.

• Discussion and possible action on 2026 budget for services provided by the City and Mainstreet
• Discussion and possible action on trashcans, benches and picnic tables
• Discussion and possible action on Parking Lots Downtown
• Discussion on Creative Council update
• MainStreet Report by Lainey Paquette

The board approved the minutes from the November 18, 2025 meeting with an 8‑0 vote. A motion to increase the 2026 budget for flags and banners to $10,000 was approved unanimously. The meeting was adjourned with an 8‑0 vote.

• Approved November 18 minutes (8-0)
• Approved $10,000 increase for flags/banners budget (8-0)
• Motion to adjourn carried (8-0)

Library Board

The Keene Memorial Library Board will vote to adopt the December 15 agenda and approve the November 17 minutes. After those motions, the board will hear the Library Director’s report, the Friends of the Library report, and the Finance‑Library Expenditures report for November 2025. No other actions are scheduled.

• Motion to adopt the current agenda for December 15, 2025 regular meeting
• Motion to approve the November 17, 2025 minutes
• Library Director’s Report – Month in Review and Statistics
• Friends of the Library Report
• Finance‑Library Expenditures Report for November 2025

The Library Board adopted the meeting agenda, approved the November 17, 2025 minutes, and adjourned the session. All three motions passed unanimously with a 3‑0 vote and two members absent.

• Adopted agenda (3-0)
• Approved November 17, 2025 minutes (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

City Council

The Fremont City Council will consider several appointments, a public hearing recommendation for a liquor license, and a series of resolutions authorizing contracts and purchases. Key decisions include a special tax assessment for weed removal at 249 W Washington St, a $226,796 line truck purchase, and an $800,014 contract with Motorola for a Central Command radio console. The council will also adopt the agenda, approve minutes, and receive routine reports.

• Resolution 2025-311: authorize $800,014 contract with Motorola for Central Command AXS radio console project
• Resolution 2025-307: authorize purchase of an Altec AT41M Line Truck with a 48‑foot boom for $226,796
• Resolution 2025-313: award $400,000 design contract for North Downtown Streetscape Revitalization to Veenstra & Kimm, Inc.
• Resolution 2025-304: levy a special tax and assessment of $1,379.30 on 249 W Washington St for weed and debris cleanup
• Resolution 2025-310: authorize a two‑year HVAC maintenance contract for the Police Station with Ray Martin Company at $3,640 per year

The Fremont City Council adopted several major contracts, including an $800,014 agreement with Motorola for a Central Command AXS radio console. It also approved a $400,000 design award for the North Downtown Streetscape Revitalization and a $226,796 purchase of an Altec line truck. Council members appointed Timothy (TJ) Marsh to the vacant Ward 2 seat and levied a $1,379.30 special tax on 249 W Washington St for weed and debris cleanup.

• Approved $800,014 Motorola Central Command AXS radio console contract (8-0)
• Awarded $400,000 North Downtown Streetscape Revitalization design to Veenstra & Kimm, Inc (8-0)
• Authorized purchase of Altec AT41M Line Truck for $226,796 (8-0)
• Approved Change Order 02 for ELG equipment at Lon D. Wright Power Plant for $44,920 (8-0)
• Authorized three‑year $43,500 support agreement with Trinity Consultants for emissions inventories (8-0)
• Approved interlocal agreement with Fremont Public Schools for emergency camera access (8-0)
• Appointed Timothy (TJ) Marsh to vacant Ward 2 City Council seat (7-0)
• Levyed $1,379.30 special tax on 249 W Washington St for weed and debris cleanup (7-0)

Utility and Infrastructure Board (June 2017 - Present)

The Utility and Infrastructure Board will meet to discuss personnel appointments and equipment procurement. The board is also reviewing utility fund claims totaling $4,010,327.13.

• Appointment of Troy Schaben as City Street Superintendent for 2026
• Purchase of an Altec AT41M Line Truck with 48-foot Boom from Altec Industries Inc.
• Change Order 02 with Day and Zimmermann for a control cabinet at Lon D. Wright Power Plant
• Resignation of Todd Hansen from the Utility and Infrastructure Board
• Approval of utility fund claims totaling $4,010,327.13

The Utility and Infrastructure Board approved the appointment of Troy Schaben as City Street Superintendent for 2026. It also authorized the purchase of an Altec AT41M line truck for $226,796 plus tax and a change order with Day and Zimmermann for a control cabinet at the Lon D. Wright Power Plant. The board accepted Todd Hansen's resignation and approved the consent agenda items.

• Approved consent agenda items: minutes from Nov 25, 2025 and accounts payable through Dec 9, 2025 (4-0)
• Approved appointment of Troy Schaben as City Street Superintendent for 2026 (4-0)
• Authorized purchase of Altec AT41M line truck with 48‑foot boom for $226,796 plus tax (4-0)
• Authorized Change Order 02 with Day and Zimmermann for control cabinet at Lon D. Wright Power Plant (4-0)
• Accepted resignation of Todd Hansen from the Utilities and Infrastructure Board (4-0)

Public Safety Answering Point

The PSAP Governance Board will discuss and act on an agreement with Motorola Solutions to provide dispatch consoles for the new communications center in the new police building. The board will also consider an agreement with Fremont Public Schools for emergency access to their camera system. Additional items include approval of the July 9, 2025 meeting minutes and an informational update on the county radio system.

• Agreement with Fremont Public Schools for emergency access to their camera system
• Agreement with Motorola Solutions for radio system dispatch consoles for the new communications center in the new police building
• Information‑only update on the county radio system
• Approval of minutes from the July 9, 2025 meeting
• Procedural items: meeting called to order, Open Meeting Act, roll call

The PSAP Governance Board accepted the July 8 minutes and approved an interlocal agreement giving dispatchers access to Fremont Public Schools' camera system. The board also approved signing Motorola Solutions' proposal for six new radio consoles and allocated the $500,000 equipment fund exclusively for that project. All motions passed unanimously.

• Accepted July 8, 2025 minutes (5 ayes, 0 no)
• Approved interlocal agreement for FPS camera access (5 ayes, 0 no)
• Approved signing Motorola Solutions radio console proposal (5 ayes, 0 no)
• Allocated $500,000 set‑aside funds to Motorola project (5 ayes, 0 no)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:57 a.m. (5 ayes, 0 no)

Local Option Review Team

The Fremont Local Option Review Team will meet on December 2, 2025 at the Municipal Building. The meeting will approve minutes from the June 26, 2025 session, review the fund balance and quarterly report, and consider an application for a loan from Structural Components Services, Inc. The agenda ends with adjournment.

• Approve minutes from the June 26, 2025 meeting
• Review fund balance
• Review quarterly report
• Consider application from Structural Components Services, Inc.
• Adjourn the meeting

The Local Option Review Team met on December 2, 2025. The team approved the minutes from the June 26 meeting by a 5‑0 vote. It then recommended Structural Components Systems, Inc.'s application for a $597,500 100% performance‑based forgivable loan to the City Council, also by a 5‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned at 1:21 p.m. with a unanimous 5‑0 vote.

• Approved June 26 minutes (5-0)
• Recommended $597,500 performance‑based forgivable loan to Structural Components Systems, Inc. to City Council (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 1:21 p.m. (5-0)

Citizens Advisory Review Committee

The Citizens Advisory Review Committee will meet to review the fund balance and quarterly report. The body is also tasked with considering a Local Option Economic Development Fund loan application from Structural Components Services, Inc.

• Loan application from Structural Components Services, Inc.
• Review of LB 840 fund balance
• Review of quarterly report

The committee approved the June 24, 2025 meeting minutes by a 4‑0 vote. It voted 5‑0 to recommend Structural Components Systems, Inc.'s application to the City Council and asked staff and the Local Option Review Team to review the suggested award amount. The meeting was adjourned at 12:44 p.m. by a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved June 24, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Recommended SCS application to City Council, request staff review (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on proposed fare increases and a new flex route for the Fremont Transit Program. The body is also deciding on several high-value infrastructure contracts and a Unified Development Code update.

• Resolution 2025-296: Proposed transit fare increases and $78,000 ADA-accessible minivan purchase
• Resolution 2025-294: $1,173,876.10 contract to Muth Electric, Inc for 2025 Traffic Signal Improvement Project
• Resolution 2025-301: $555,285 professional services agreement with Olsson for Parallel Taxiway Rehabilitation
• Resolution 2025-298: $249,841 contract to HDR Engineering, Inc for transmission line relocation
• Ordinance 5730: Final reading to update the Unified Development Code (UDC)

The council approved a $1,173,876.10 contract to Muth Electric, Inc. for the 2025 Traffic Signal Improvement Project (6-1 vote). It also amended the Unified Development Code to allow alternate dwelling units up to 800 sq ft and authorized a flex route and fee increase for the Fremont Transit Program (both 7-0). Additional actions included renewing the lease with Midland University at Moller Field, awarding contracts for engineering design, no‑parking signs, and a professional services agreement for the Parallel Taxiway Rehabilitation, all approved by unanimous votes.

• Approved $1,173,876.10 traffic signal contract to Muth Electric (6-1)
• Amended UDC to permit alternate dwelling units up to 800 sq ft (7-0)
• Authorized Fremont Transit Program flex route, fee increase, and minivan purchase (7-0)
• Renewed lease with Midland University at Moller Field for 5 years (7-0)
• Awarded $249,841 engineering design contract to HDR Engineering for transmission line relocation (7-0)
• Authorized placement of ‘No Parking Any Time’ signs on N Wyoming Avenue (7-0)
• Awarded $555,285 professional services agreement to Olsson for Parallel Taxiway Rehabilitation (7-0)
• Provided notice of vacancy for City Council Ward 2 (7-0)

Utility and Infrastructure Board (June 2017 - Present)

The Utility & Infrastructure Board approved routine items on the consent agenda, then voted on several contracts and leases. Key decisions included awarding a $556,324.62 inspection contract for the Derril G. Marshall Generating Station and approving a $104,327.39 final payment for the 2023 Traffic Signal Improvements Project. The board also authorized leases for several skid steers and a mini excavator ranging from $7,600 to $8,600 each.

• Award contract to HDR Engineering, Inc. for engineering design services for the Substation G to Substation B Transmission Line Relocation Project
• Approve $556,324.62 inspection and bearing inspection contract with HPI for the Derril G. Marshall Generating Station
• Approve final payment of $104,327.39 for the 2023 Traffic Signal Improvements Project
• Authorize lease of a Caterpillar 265 Skid Steer for $8,600.00 plus tax
• Authorize lease of a Caterpillar 255 Skid Steer for $7,600.00 plus tax

The Utility and Infrastructure Board approved the minutes and accounts payable, then recommended to City Council several contracts: a $249,841 engineering design contract with HDR Engineering, a coal supply contract for 2026‑2027 with Navajo Transitional Energy, a multi‑year emissions inventory purchase from Trinity Consultants, a two‑year HVAC/boiler maintenance agreement with Helm Mechanical, and a change extending the completion date for the Street‑Parks‑Fleet Maintenance Building contract with Meco‑Henne. All motions passed unanimously (4‑0).

• Approved November 12, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Approved accounts payable through Nov. 25, 2025 (4-0)
• Recommended City Council approve HDR Engineering design contract for $249,841 (4-0)
• Recommended City Council authorize coal purchase contract with Navajo Transitional Energy for 2026‑2027 (4-0)
• Recommended City Council issue purchase order to Trinity Consultants for emissions inventory ($13,800‑2025, $14,500‑2026, $15,200‑2027) (4-0)
• Recommended City Council approve two‑year HVAC/boiler maintenance agreement with Helm Mechanical at $13,992 annually (4-0)
• Recommended City Council approve change to Meco‑Henne contract to extend substantial completion date (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:19 p.m. (4-0)

Airport Advisory Committee

The Fremont Airport Advisory Committee will review the current budget status, the progress of taxiway improvements, the upcoming state fly‑in scheduled for June 20, 2026, updates on hangar maintenance and compliance inspections, and the status of a planned firework display. No action items are slated for discussion.

• Budget Status
• Taxiway Improvement Status
• State Fly‑In scheduled June 20, 2026
• Hangar Maintenance and Compliance Inspection Update
• Firework Display Status

The Airport Advisory Committee approved the minutes from the October 17, 2025 meeting. The committee also adopted a motion to adjourn the November 21, 2025 meeting. No other substantive actions or approvals were taken.

• Approved October 17, 2025 meeting minutes (7-0 vote)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0 vote)

Business Improvement District

The Downtown Business Improvement District Board will discuss possible actions on trashcans, benches and picnic tables, and on recommendations for the new UDC. It will also consider parking lots downtown and a request to sponsor the Fremont Community Claus event. Committee reports on finance, marketing, future projects, and design will be presented.

• Trashcans, benches and picnic tables – discussion and possible action
• Recommendations for the new UDC – discussion and possible action
• Parking lots downtown – discussion and possible action
• Request to sponsor the Fremont Community Claus event – discussion
• Committee reports: financial, marketing, future projects, design

The board approved the October 21, 2025 meeting minutes with a unanimous 6‑0 vote. It also voted 6‑0 to forgo sponsoring the Community Claus program in 2025 and to have the BID submit a proposal again in early 2026. No action was taken on trash‑can, bench, or picnic‑table orders, the UDC amendment schedule, or the parking‑lot budget issue. The meeting adjourned at 12:36 pm.

• Approved October 21, 2025 minutes (6‑0)
• Declined to sponsor Community Claus in 2025; recommend re‑apply in early 2026 (6‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (6‑0)

Library Board

The Keene Memorial Library Board will vote to adopt the agenda for the November 17, 2025 meeting and to approve the minutes from the September 15, 2025 meeting. The board will hear the Library Director’s report, the Friends of the Library report, and the finance report covering library expenditures for September and October 2025. No other actions are listed on the agenda.

• Motion to adopt the November 17, 2025 agenda
• Motion to approve the September 15, 2025 minutes
• Library Director’s Report (months in review and statistics)
• Friends of the Library Report
• Finance – Library Expenditures Reports for September & October 2025

The Library Board adopted the November 17 agenda with a 4‑0 vote (one absent). It approved the September 15, 2025 Board minutes with a 4‑0 vote (one absent). The meeting was then adjourned by a 5‑0 vote.

• Adopt agenda (4-0, 1 absent)
• Approve September 15 minutes (4-0, 1 absent)
• Adjourn meeting (5-0, 0 absent)

Planning Commission

The Fremont Planning Commission will review a Sign Plan request submitted by Love Signs Inc. on behalf of DPA Properties LLC for the property at 100 E 6th St. Staff recommends approval because the plan reduces overall signage area. The commission will vote on the request after the usual approval of the October 20 minutes.

• Review and vote on Sign Plan for 100 E 6th St. submitted by Love Signs Inc. for DPA Properties LLC
• Approve minutes of the October 20, 2025 Planning Commission meeting
• Adjourn the meeting

City Council

The Fremont City Council will affirm Mayor Joey Spellerberg’s resignation and elect a new Council President. It will consider several lease and contract approvals, including equipment leases and a $90,000 digitization contract for the Police Department. New business includes final acceptance of traffic signal improvements, a change order for 23rd Street turn lane, and a $556,324 combustion inspection contract for the Derril G. Marshall Generating Station.

• Resolution 2025-278 affirming Mayor Joey Spellerberg’s resignation
• Resolution 2025-287 authorizing final acceptance of 2023 Traffic Signal Improvements ($104,327.39)
• Resolution 2025-279 approving change order for 23rd Street Turn Lane Improvements ($290,733.72)
• Resolution 2025-291 authorizing a farm lease agreement for 2026 ($3,788.20)
• Resolution 2025-292 awarding contract for combustion inspection at Derril G. Marshall Generating Station ($556,324.62)

The council affirmed Mayor Joey Spellerberg's resignation and elected Council Member Lathrop as President. It confirmed two police officer appointments and approved a $48,750 Keno grant. Major contracts and leases were authorized, including a fire station satellite construction contract, traffic signal project acceptance, and a change order for 23rd Street turn lane improvements.

• Affirmed resignation of Mayor Joey Spellerberg (Resolution 2025-278) – vote 7-0
• Elected Council Member Lathrop as Council President – 7 votes
• Confirmed appointments of Tyler Saxton and Ryan Rusche as Police Officers – vote 7-0
• Approved Keno Grant Awards totaling $48,750 (Resolution 2025-290) – vote 7-0
• Authorized lease of a Bobcat E38 Mini Excavator for $8,000 (Resolution 2025-281) – vote 7-0
• Authorized CMAR contract for Fire Station Satellite and Headquarters (Resolution 2025-270) – vote 7-0
• Accepted final payment for 2023 Traffic Signal Improvements project $104,327.39 (Resolution 2025-287) – vote 7-0
• Approved change order for 23rd Street Turn Lane Improvements $290,733.72 (Resolution 2025-279) – vote 7-0

Utility and Infrastructure Board (June 2017 - Present)

The Utility and Infrastructure Board will discuss several equipment leases and the final acceptance of the 2023 Traffic Signal Improvements Project. The board is also considering a bid award for inspections at the Derril G. Marshall Generating Station.

• Final acceptance of the 2023 Traffic Signal Improvements Project
• Bid award to HPI for Derril G. Marshall Generating Station combustion and bearing inspections
• Leases for two Caterpillar skid steers (265 and 255) from Nebraska Machinery Company
• Leases for a Bobcat T66 skid steer and E38 mini excavator from Bobcat of Omaha
• Proposed 'No Parking Any Time' signs on East Side of N Wyoming Avenue from W Dakota Street to W Jones Drive

The Utility and Infrastructure Board approved a five‑year Right of First Refusal extension with Northern Natural Gas, approved final acceptance of the 2023 traffic signal improvements project for $104,327.39, and approved a $556,324.62 inspection contract for the Derril G. Marshall Generating Station. The board also approved four equipment leases totaling $32,200 and appointed Troy Schaben as Street Superintendent. All motions carried 5‑0.

• Approved extension of Right of First Refusal for Contract 111012 with Northern Natural Gas, 5‑0
• Approved final acceptance of 2023 Traffic Signal Improvements Project, $104,327.39, 5‑0
• Approved award of inspection contract to HPI for Derril G. Marshall Generating Station, $556,324.62, 5‑0
• Approved 1‑year/250‑hour lease of Caterpillar 265 Skid Steer from Nebraska Machinery Co., $8,600.00 plus tax, 5‑0
• Approved 1‑year/250‑hour lease of Caterpillar 255 Skid Steer from Nebraska Machinery Co., $7,600.00 plus tax, 5‑0
• Approved 1‑year/250‑hour lease of Bobcat T66 Skid Steer from Bobcat of Omaha, $8,000.00 plus tax, 5‑0
• Approved 1‑year/250‑hour lease of Bobcat E38 Mini Excavator from Bobcat of Omaha, $8,000.00 plus tax, 5‑0
• Approved appointment of Troy Schaben as Street Superintendent and certification for 2025, 5‑0

Park & Recreation Board

The Park & Recreation Board will review fall recreation activities and receive updates on facilities and the Capital Improvement Plan. The agenda lists items for use requests and discussion but does not specify details.

• Review fall recreation report
• Receive facilities and parks updates
• Discuss Capital Improvement Plan
• Review Open Meeting Law posting

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission will open the meeting, review the posting of Open Meeting Rules, and take roll call. It will consider approving the minutes from the July 30, 2025 meeting. The commission may discuss police officer interview results, which could be taken into executive session. The meeting will then be adjourned.

• Approve minutes of July 30, 2025 meeting
• Review posting of Open Meeting Rules
• Police officer interviews (possible executive session)
• Meeting called to order and adjournment

City Council

The Fremont City Council will adopt the agenda, consent to the mayor's appointment of Doug Backens to the Civil Service Commission, and hold public hearings on several items. Council members will decide on a conditional use permit for the Omaha Collision Center at 3303 N Broad St, amend the 2022 Comprehensive Plan, and consider the first reading of an ordinance updating the Unified Development Code. Additional resolutions will authorize contracts and purchase orders, including a $59,946 Morphisec licensing renewal and a $37,758.49 change order for the Street‑Parks‑Fleet Maintenance Building.

• Resolution 2025-268 approving conditional use permit for Omaha Collision Center at 3303 N Broad St
• Resolution 2025-267 amending the 2022 Comprehensive Plan
• Ordinance 5730 updating the Unified Development Code (first reading)
• Resolution 2025-273 authorizing a $59,946 purchase order to Morphisec for a 24‑month licensing renewal
• Resolution 2025-275 authorizing a $37,758.49 change order to Meco‑Henne for the Street‑Parks‑Fleet Maintenance Building

The Fremont City Council adopted its agenda, appointed Doug Backens to the Civil Service Commission, and approved a conditional use permit for the Omaha Collision Center at 3303 N Broad St. The council also amended the 2022 Comprehensive Plan, took the first reading of Ordinance 5730 updating the Unified Development Code, and removed the "Canopy Tree" requirement from the code. Additionally, the council authorized the mayor to sign a $37,758.49 change order for the Street‑Parks‑Fleet Maintenance Building and entered an executive session to discuss real‑estate matters. All motions carried with unanimous yea votes of the seven present members; Councilmember Von Behren was absent.

• Adopted meeting agenda (7-0)
• Appointed Doug Backens to Civil Service Commission (7-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for Omaha Collision Center at 3303 N Broad St (7-0)
• Amended 2022 Comprehensive Plan (7-0)
• First reading of Ordinance 5730 updating Unified Development Code (7-0)
• Removed "Canopy Tree" requirement from UDC Section 11-603D (7-0)
• Authorized Mayor to sign Change Order 005 with Meco‑Henne for $37,758.49 (7-0)
• Entered executive session to discuss real‑estate matters (7-0)

Utility and Infrastructure Board (June 2017 - Present)

The Utility & Infrastructure Board will consider several operational items, including a renewal of the city’s anti‑ransomware software. It will also review contracts for a telecommunications billing audit, a change order for the Street‑Parks‑Fleet Maintenance Building, and a decommissioning proposal for Substation A transformers. Additionally, the board will vote on moving the November meeting and canceling the December meeting to align with City Council.

• Renewal of the City of Fremont’s anti‑ransomware software with Morphisec (Item 5)
• Agreement with Spyglass to audit the city’s telecommunications billing and contracts (Item 6)
• Approval of Change Order 005 to the Meco‑Henne contract for the Street‑Parks‑Fleet Maintenance Building (Item 7)
• Proposal from Sunbelt Solomon for decommissioning and salvage credit of Substation A transformers (Item 8)
• Rescheduling the November 11 meeting to November 12 and canceling the December 30 meeting to align with City Council (Item 9)

The Utility and Infrastructure Board approved the October 14 minutes and accounts payable through October 28. It recommended the City Council approve a $59,946 renewal of Morphisec anti‑ransomware software and authorize a cost‑free telecommunications audit by Spyglass. The board also approved a $37,758.49 change order for the Street‑Parks‑Fleet Maintenance Building contract and a $15,280.61 salvage credit for Substation A. Finally, it moved the November 11, 2025 meeting to November 12 and cancelled the December 30, 2025 meeting; all motions carried 4‑0 with one member absent.

• Approved October 14, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Approved accounts payable through October 28, 2025 (4-0)
• Recommended City Council approve $59,946 Morphisec anti‑ransomware software renewal (4-0)
• Recommended City Council authorize cost‑free Spyglass telecommunications audit (4-0)
• Approved $37,758.49 change order 005 to Meco‑Henne contract (4-0)
• Approved $15,280.61 salvage credit from Sunbelt Solomon for Substation A (4-0)
• Moved November 11, 2025 meeting to November 12, 2025 and cancelled December 30, 2025 meeting (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:27 p.m. (4-0)

Business Improvement District

The Downtown Business Improvement District Board is meeting to discuss various downtown improvements and regulations. The board will consider actions regarding the 2026 and 2027 budgets and recommendations for the new UDC.

• BID budget for 2026 and 2027
• Recommendations for the new UDC
• Downtown parking lots
• Food trucks in Downtown
• Trashcans, benches, and picnic tables

The board approved the September 16, 2025 meeting minutes with a 7‑0 vote. A motion to prohibit food trucks, except for business events, failed because it received no second. The meeting was adjourned at 1:17 pm with a 6‑0 vote.

• Approved September 16, 2025 minutes (7-0)
• Food‑truck ban motion failed (no second)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will discuss requested amendments to the Comprehensive Plan and the Unified Development Code (UDC) official zoning map. The body will also consider a conditional use permit for an auto business.

• Conditional Use Permit request for car sales and auto repair at 3303 N. Broad St.
• Proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendments to align with City Council requests
• Public hearing to review the Unified Development Code (UDC) official zoning map, Sec.11-204
• Appointment of Jeri Holt as Planning Commission Secretary

The commission approved the September 15, 2025 meeting minutes and appointed Jeri Holt as commission secretary. It granted a Conditional Use Permit for Omaha Collision Center to operate car sales and auto repair at 3303 N. Broad St. The commission also approved comprehensive‑plan amendments and a public hearing to review the Unified Development Code zoning map.

• Approved September 15, 2025 Planning Commission minutes (6‑0)
• Appointed Jeri Holt as Planning Commission Secretary (7‑0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for Omaha Collision Center at 3303 N. Broad St. (7‑0)
• Approved Fremont City Council comprehensive‑plan amendments (7‑0)
• Approved public hearing to review UDC official zoning map Sec.11‑204 (6‑1)
• Adjourned meeting (7‑0)

Airport Advisory Committee

The committee will review updates on the Airport Hangar Project and a notice regarding a taxiway closure. The meeting includes the introduction of a new Public Works Director and a review of maintenance items from the FBO. No formal action items are scheduled for this meeting.

• Airport Hangar Project updates
• Main taxiway closure for core sampling on October 20-21, 2025
• Introduction of New Public Works Director
• Review of FBO maintenance items

The Airport Advisory Committee approved the minutes from the September 19, 2025 meeting. No new action items were adopted. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved September 19, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider a guaranteed maximum price for the Fremont Police Headquarters and 911 Center. The body is also reviewing a liquor license application and several city appointments.

• Resolution 2025-264: Setting Guaranteed Maximum Price for Police Headquarters Bid Package #1 at $6,351,688
• Resolution 2025-254: Public hearing for Class C liquor license for Reinita Restaurant at 343 N Main St
• Resolution 2025-255: Accepting Assistance to Firefighters Grant of $250,909.09
• Resolution 2025-259: Change order to C-R Menn Concrete LLC for 2025 Pavement Rehab project for $197,320.69
• Resolution 2025-265: Throughput Service Agreement with Northern Natural Gas for approximately $270,000 per year

The Council adopted the agenda and appointed Anthony Harvey as a firefighter and Daniel Gillis as Director of Public Works. It approved a recommendation for Reinita Restaurant’s Class C liquor license and accepted several routine consent items. Major actions included amending the police headquarters contract, authorizing a $270,000‑per‑year gas throughput agreement, and accepting a $250,909.09 fire‑fighter grant. All motions carried with a 7‑yea vote and one member absent.

• Adopted meeting agenda (7-0)
• Appointed Anthony Harvey as firefighter (7-0)
• Appointed Daniel Gillis as Director of Public Works (7-0)
• Recommended approval of Reinita Restaurant Class C liquor license (7-0)
• Amended police headquarters contract, GMP $6,351,688 and notice to proceed (7-0)
• Authorized Utility GM to sign gas throughput agreement (~$270,000 per year) (7-0)
• Accepted Assistance to Firefighters Grant $250,909.09 (7-0)
• Affirmed Emergency Declaration for Power Plant Unit 8 expenses (7-0)

Utility and Infrastructure Board (June 2017 - Present)

The Utility and Infrastructure Board will consider approving accounts payable, a pavement rehabilitation change order, HVAC maintenance, and an emergency declaration for generator repairs.

• Approve Accounts Payable through October 14, 2025
• Consider Approval of Change Order to C-R Menn Concrete LLC for 2025 Pavement Rehab Project
• Consider Proposal from Ray Martin Company for HVAC Maintenance
• Consider Affirming Emergency Declaration for Repairs to U8 Generator
• Consider Approval of Throughput Service Agreement with Northern Natural Gas

The Utility and Infrastructure Board approved a change order for the 2025 pavement rehabilitation project ($197,320.69) and a resolution authorizing HVAC preventative maintenance with Ray Martin Company ($10,010.00). It also affirmed the mayor's emergency declaration for repairs to the U8 generator and approved a throughput service agreement with Northern Natural Gas. All motions passed with a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved change order to C‑R Menn Concrete LLC for pavement rehab ($197,320.69) (5‑0)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑261 for HVAC preventative maintenance with Ray Martin Co. ($10,010.00) (5‑0)
• Affirmed emergency declaration for U8 generator repairs exceeding spending limit (5‑0)
• Approved throughput service agreement with Northern Natural Gas for additional capacity (5‑0)
• Approved consent agenda items (minutes and accounts payable) (5‑0)

Park & Recreation Board

The Fremont Parks & Recreation Board meeting on Oct 6, 2025 will include a reading of the September 8 minutes, a fall recreation report, and director updates on facilities, parks/forestry, and the capital improvement plan. No specific actions, contracts, or ordinances are listed for decision. The next meeting is scheduled for Nov 3, 2025.

The Parks & Recreation Board voted to suspend the reading of the September 8, 2025 minutes; the motion was carried. Later, a motion to adjourn the meeting was made and carried. No other formal actions or votes were recorded.

• Suspend reading of Sep 8, 2025 minutes – motion carried
• Adjourn meeting – motion carried

City Council

The Fremont City Council will vote on authorizing a loan agreement with the Nebraska Department of Water, Energy, and Environment for an $8,000,000 lead line replacement project. It will also consider a purchase of a 45% interest in a Johnson Park subdivision lot for $87,750 and award a $579,472.02 contract for the Luther Road South Phase 2 project. Additional items include zoning changes for the Hammer Handle Residential Project and renewal of utilities insurance.

• Resolution 2025-247 authorizes signature of a loan agreement for the $8,000,000 Lead Line Replacement Project
• Resolution 2025-252 approves purchase of Fremont Public Schools’ 45% interest in Lot 1, Johnson Park Subdivision for $87,750
• Resolution 2025-248 awards a $579,472.02 contract to Constructors, Inc. for Luther Road South Phase 2
• Ordinance 5729 (and 5727) conditionally approves zone changes to Planned Development for the Hammer Handle Residential Project (first reading, suspend rules)
• Resolution 2025-250 renews the Department of Utilities excess property insurance for $251,273.65

The minutes consist of a contract agreement for the Luther Road South paving and drainage improvements project. The document outlines the contractor’s obligations, bond requirements, payment terms, and completion schedule, but does not record any council vote, approval, or other decision. Consequently, no substantive actions were decided by the City Council during this meeting.

Utility and Infrastructure Board (June 2017 - Present)

The Utility & Infrastructure Board will approve routine items on the consent agenda, including minutes from September 9 and accounts payable through September 30. It will then consider several regular agenda items: a loan agreement (D311713) for the Lead Line Replacement Project with the Nebraska Department of Water, Energy, and Environment; a bid award to Polydyne Inc. for a two‑year chemical agreement at the wastewater treatment plant; a proposal from AEGIS for excess property insurance renewal; adoption of an updated cash reserve policy (Resolution 2025-249); and a contract award to Constructors, Inc. for Luther Road South Phase 2. The meeting will conclude with a receipt of the STARR Property Insurance Report and a motion to adjourn.

• Approve Loan Agreement D311713 for Lead Line Replacement Project with NDWEE
• Award bid to Polydyne Inc. for two‑year chemical agreement at WWTP
• Consider AEGIS proposal for Department of Utilities excess property insurance renewal
• Adopt updated Cash Reserve Policy (Resolution 2025-249)
• Award contract to Constructors, Inc. for Luther Road South Phase 2

The Utility and Infrastructure Board approved a loan agreement (D311713) with the Nebraska Department of Water, Energy, and Environment for an $8,000,000 lead line replacement project (4‑0). It also approved the award of a two‑year chemical agreement to Polydyne Inc. for the wastewater treatment plant, the renewal of excess property insurance for $251,273.65, an updated cash reserve policy, and a $579,472.02 contract for Luther Road South Phase 2 (each 4‑0). The board received the STARR property insurance report and renewal (4‑0).

• Approved $8,000,000 loan agreement D311713 for Lead Line Replacement Project (4-0)
• Awarded two‑year chemical agreement to Polydyne Inc. for WWTP (4-0)
• Approved excess property insurance renewal for $251,273.65 (plus tax) (4-0)
• Adopted updated Cash Reserve Policy, superseding Resolution 2021-067 (4-0)
• Awarded Luther Road South Phase 2 contract to Constructors, Inc. for $579,472.02 (4-0)
• Received STARR property insurance report and renewal (4-0)
• Approved minutes from September 9, 2025 (4-0)
• Approved accounts payable through September 30, 2025 (4-0)

Airport Advisory Committee

The Airport Advisory Committee will hear updates on the airport hangar project and the airport layout plan. The committee will continue reviewing maintenance items submitted by the fixed-base operator. No action items are scheduled for decision at this meeting. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

• Airport Hangar Project Updates
• Airport Layout Plan Update
• Continue review of maintenance items from FBO

The committee approved the July 18, 2025 meeting minutes after a motion and second. A subcommittee for Future Airport Development was created by vote. No other actions were decided, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved July 18, 2025 meeting minutes (motion by Dave Mitchell, seconded by Kirk Diers; passed by vote of Dave Mitchell, Kirk Diers, Mitch Schneringer, Vic Roeder, Stan Darling, Levi Entz, Robert Steenblock)
• Created subcommittee for Future Airport Development (motion by Levi Entz, seconded by Stan Darling; passed by vote of Levi Entz, Stan Darling, Robert Steenblock, Dave Mitchell, Kirk Diers, Mitch Schneringer, Vic Roeder)
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Kirk Diers, seconded by Vic Roeder; passed by vote of Kirk Diers, Vic Roeder, Stan Darling, Dave Mitchell, Mitch Schneringer, Levi Entz, Robert Steenblock)

Business Improvement District

The Downtown Business Improvement District Board will meet to discuss the 2026 and 2027 budgets. The board is also considering actions regarding downtown parking lots and recommendations for the new UDC.

• Possible action on 2026 and 2027 BIB budget
• Possible action on downtown parking lots
• Possible action on recommendations for the new UDC
• Possible action on trashcans, benches, and picnic tables

The board approved the minutes from the August 19 meeting. It adopted a revised budget that reduces trashcans to 24 and allocates funds for four picnic tables and benches. The board also authorized the Fremont School to use downtown flags for a veterans event. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved August 19 minutes (6-0)
• Approved revised budget for 24 trashcans, 4 picnic tables and benches (8-0)
• Authorized Fremont School to use downtown flags for veterans event (8-0)
• Adjourned meeting (8-0)

City Council

The council will hold the final reading of Ordinance 5724 to adopt the 2025‑2027 biennial budget statement. It will also move Ordinance 5725, the Government Salary Ordinance, from a second reading to a final reading after a request to suspend rules. A resolution will authorize the mayor to sign the 2025‑2029 IAFF collective bargaining agreement. Another resolution will approve the Department of Utilities’ property insurance renewal with Starr Technical Risks Agency for $1,769,225 plus tax for the period Oct 1 2025‑Oct 1 2026.

• Ordinance 5724 – final reading to adopt the 2025‑2027 biennial budget (Appropriation Bill)
• Ordinance 5725 – second reading of the Government Salary Ordinance with request to suspend rules and move to final reading
• Resolution 2025‑244 – authorizes the mayor to sign the 2025‑2029 IAFF collective bargaining agreement
• Resolution 2025‑245 – approves utility property insurance renewal with Starr Technical Risks Agency, Inc. for $1,769,225 plus tax (Oct 1 2025‑Oct 1 2026)

The council adopted Ordinance 5724, approving the 2025‑2027 biennial budget. They also approved Ordinance 5725, the government salary ordinance. The council authorized the mayor to sign the IAFF 2025‑2029 collective bargaining agreement (Resolution 2025‑244). They approved the Department of Utilities’ property insurance renewal for $1,769,225 plus tax (Resolution 2025‑245).

• Approved Ordinance 5724 (2025‑2027 budget) – Yea: Jensen, Sookram, Ganem, Vaughan, Lathrop, Von Behren, Horner, Peterson
• Approved Ordinance 5725 (government salary) – Yea: Jensen, Sookram, Ganem, Vaughan, Lathrop, Von Behren, Horner, Peterson
• Approved Resolution 2025‑244 (authorize mayor to sign IAFF 2025‑2029 agreement) – Yea: Jensen, Sookram, Ganem, Vaughan, Lathrop, Von Behren, Horner, Peterson
• Approved Resolution 2025‑245 (utilities property insurance renewal $1,769,225 plus tax) – Yea: Jensen, Sookram, Ganem, Vaughan, Lathrop, Von Behren, Horner, Peterson

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will meet to elect leadership and review a variance request from Casey’s Retail Company. The company seeks to exceed municipal code limits for a freestanding sign at a proposed development on the north side of Morningside Drive.

• Request to increase sign height from 60 feet to 80 feet
• Request to increase sign size from 450 square feet to 720 square feet
• Proposed 4,569-square-foot convenience store and gas station on Morningside Drive
• Election of Board Chair and Vice Chair

The Board of Adjustment elected Lonnie Dooley as chair, Scott Marsh as vice chair, and Brown as alternate. The board heard a variance request from Aaron Wolfe on behalf of Casey’s Retail to raise a sign from 60 to 80 feet and increase its size. Motions to deny and to approve the variance both failed, resulting in the request being denied. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Elected Lonnie Dooley as Chair (6-0)
• Elected Scott Marsh as Vice Chair (6-0)
• Elected Brown as alternate (5-1)
• Motion to deny sign variance passed (3-2)
• Motion to approve sign variance failed (2-3)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Library Board

The Keene Memorial Library Board will meet to perform a final review of the policy manual. The board is expected to recommend changes to the City Council for approval in October.

• Final review of the Policy Manual
• Review of July 2025 library expenditure reports
• Library Director's month in review and statistics report
• Friends of the Library report

The Library Board adopted the meeting agenda, approved the August 18 minutes, and voted to approve and recommend the policy manual to the City Council. The board then adjourned the meeting. All motions passed unanimously or with full support.

• Adopt agenda (3-0, 2 absent)
• Approve August 18, 2025 minutes (4-0, 1 absent)
• Approve and recommend policy manual to City Council (5-0, 0 absent)
• Adjourn meeting (5-0, 0 absent)

Planning Commission

The Fremont Planning Commission approved the Hammer Handle Planned Unit Development, including its preliminary and final plats, for 42 residential lots located west of S. Howard Street near Donna Street. The commission also denied the Les Schwab Tire Center sign plan at 3551 E. 24th Street, providing notes on sign type options. Additionally, the commission approved an amendment to the city’s five‑year Capital Improvement Plan for improvements only.

• Approval of Hammer Handle Planned Unit Development – 42 residential lots west of S. Howard Street near Donna Street
• Approval of Hammer Handle Preliminary Plat – 42 lots
• Approval of Hammer Handle Final Plat – 42 lots
• Denial with notes of Les Schwab Tire Center sign plan at 3551 E. 24th Street (choice of monument, pole, or wall signs)
• Approval of amendment to the five‑year Capital Improvement Plan (improvements only)

The commission approved the minutes of the August 18th, 2025 Planning Commission meeting (5‑0). It approved a sign plan for Les Schwab Tire Center at 3551 E. 24 th Street (4‑1). It also approved a sign plan for 7-Brew – High Plains Brew at 3440 Elk Lane (5‑0).

• Approved August 18th, 2025 minutes (5‑0)
• Approved sign plan for Les Schwab Tire Center, 3551 E. 24 th Street (4‑1)
• Approved sign plan for 7-Brew – High Plains Brew, 3440 Elk Lane (5‑0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a second reading of the 2025-2027 biennial budget statement. Members will also consider collective bargaining agreements for FOP, IBEW, and AFSCME, as well as salary ordinances for government and utility employees.

• Public hearing for the 2025-2030 One and Six Year Street Improvement Plan
• Public hearing for the Hammer Handle Subdivision Preliminary Plat
• Engineering services for ash water line replacement at Lon D Wright Power Plant for $140,900
• Department of Utilities liability insurance renewal for $217,558 plus taxes
• Purchase of fuel pump dispensers and kiosk for $59,964.48 plus tax

The meeting included a presentation of the City of Fremont One and Six Year Street Improvement Plan prepared by Public Works staff. No approvals, denials, or votes were recorded in the minutes. The council did not take any formal action on the plan.

Utility and Infrastructure Board (June 2017 - Present)

The Utility & Infrastructure Board will first approve routine items on the consent agenda, including the minutes from the August 26, 2025 meeting and accounts payable through September 9, 2025. The board will then consider a proposal from North Risk Partners to renew the utilities’ general and excess liability insurance. It will also consider adoption of the 2025‑2027 Biennial Budget Appropriation Bill, a purchase of fuel pump dispensers from Midwest Petroleum Equipment, and an agreement with Omaha Public Power District to extend energy marketing and meter‑agent services.

• Approve minutes from August 26, 2025 (Consent Agenda)
• Approve accounts payable through September 9, 2025 (Consent Agenda)
• Consider North Risk Partners proposal for utilities’ general and excess liability insurance renewal
• Consider adoption of the 2025‑2027 Biennial Budget Appropriation Bill
• Consider Midwest Petroleum Equipment proposal to purchase fuel pump dispensers

The Utility and Infrastructure Board approved the minutes from August 26, 2025 and accounts payable through September 9, 2025. It recommended that City Council approve the utilities’ general and excess liability insurance renewal for $217,558 plus taxes, adopt the 2025‑2027 biennial budget statement, purchase fuel pump dispensers for $59,964.48 plus tax, and approve a third amendment with Omaha Public Power District for marketing and meter agent services. All motions carried unanimously (4‑0) with one member absent.

• Approved minutes from August 26, 2025 and accounts payable through Sep 9, 2025 (4-0)
• Recommended City Council approve insurance renewal $217,558 plus taxes (4-0)
• Recommended City Council adopt 2025‑2027 biennial budget statement (4-0)
• Recommended City Council approve purchase of fuel pump dispensers $59,964.48 plus tax (4-0)
• Recommended City Council approve third amendment with OPPD for marketing and meter agent services (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:50 p.m. (4-0)

Park & Recreation Board

The Parks & Recreation Board will meet to discuss ballfield leases. The board will also receive reports on fall recreation, facilities, forestry, and the Capital Improvement Plan.

• Discussion of ballfield leases
• Fall Recreation report
• Facilities and Parks/Forestry updates
• Capital Improvement Plan review

The board voted to suspend the reading of the August 4, 2025 minutes. It approved a 50 percent fee waiver for the Chamber of Commerce’s Manufacturing Resource Fair on Oct. 28 and a 50 percent waiver for Midland University’s inauguration on Oct. 16. The board also endorsed staff’s recommendation on ballfield lease options. The meeting was adjourned after the motions were carried.

• Suspend reading of August 4, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Waive 50 % auditorium fee for Chamber of Commerce Manufacturing Resource Fair (Oct 28) (motion carried)
• Waive 50 % auditorium fee for Midland University inauguration (Oct 16) (motion carried)
• Approve staff’s recommendation on ballfield lease options (motion carried)
• Adjourn meeting (motion carried)

City Council

The Fremont City Council will hold first readings of Ordinance 5724 adopting the 2025-2027 biennial budget and Resolution 2025-225 setting the final property tax request. The budget includes an 8% property tax rate increase for 2026 and funds for new police and fire facilities, library expansion, and park amenities. Public hearings are scheduled for September 9 and 16.

• Ordinance 5724: 2025-2027 biennial budget (first reading)
• Resolution 2025-225: Final property tax request adjustment
• Property tax rate increase of 0.018123/100 (8%) for 2026
• Funding for new police facility, two fire stations, and library expansion
• John C. Fremont Park amphitheater and park restroom/shelter upgrades proposed

The council moved several line items into the FY2025 Capital Improvement Program, including the Animal Control building and Van Anda restroom costs. It recorded budget reductions based on discussions with the Police Department and emails from the Fire Department. The council approved the purchase of a scissor lift, the sale of city land, and designated donations for the StoryWalk and amphitheatre projects.

• Moved Animal Control building expense to FY2025-CIP
• Reduced budget items per discussion with Police Department
• Reduced budget items per email from Fire Department
• Purchased a scissor lift under the CIP
• Moved Van Anda restroom costs to current-year CIP
• Approved sale of city land
• Designated donations as funding source for StoryWalk CIP
• Allocated local grant/donation for amphitheatre CIP

City Council

The Fremont City Council will hold a public hearing on the 2025-2030 Street Improvement Plan and vote on a consent agenda of routine items, including the renewal of liquor licenses and the purchase of new equipment. The council will also consider a contract for 23rd Street turn lane improvements and review the draft budget for 2025-2027.

• Public hearing on 2025-2030 Street Improvement Plan
• Resolution 2025-213: Purchase of three pad mounted switchgears ($77,802.12)
• Resolution 2025-219: New restroom facility at Van Anda Park ($97,118)
• Resolution 2025-220: Renewal of Microsoft Enterprise Agreement ($497,389.72)
• Resolution 2025-223: Airport brick work and resurfacing project ($116,367)

The August 26, 2025 meeting consisted of a budget submission covering the biennial period October 1 2025‑September 30 2027. The document details property tax requests, projected revenues, and expenditures but records no votes or formal approvals. No substantive decisions were made during this session.

Utility and Infrastructure Board (June 2017 - Present)

The Utility and Infrastructure Board will consider approving accounts payable totaling $2,464,763.70 and discuss contracts for gas updates, airport work, and street improvements.

• Approve accounts payable through August 26, 2025
• Consider USDI proposal for natural gas updates
• Consider Mid-Continental Restoration bid for airport brick work
• Consider Sawyer Construction bid for 23rd Street turn lane improvements
• Consider 2025 One and Six-Year Street Improvement Plan

The Utility and Infrastructure Board approved several contracts and agreements, including a $797,639 contract for 23rd Street turn lane improvements, a $459,277.50 purchase order for natural‑gas pre‑construction engineering, and a $116,367 airport hangar brick work award. All motions were carried unanimously (5‑0). The board also approved the consent agenda, a Microsoft Enterprise Agreement renewal, a Sand Creek Construction project‑management contract, an HDR engineering agreement for the LDW Power Plant ash water line, and adopted the draft 2025 one‑and‑six‑year street improvement plan.

• Approved consent agenda items (minutes and accounts payable) – 5-0
• Recommended City Council approve $459,277.50 purchase order to Utility Safety & Design Inc. – 5-0
• Recommended City Council award $116,367 airport hangar brick work to Mid‑Continental Restoration Co. – 5-0
• Authorized Microsoft Enterprise Agreement renewal (FY 2026‑2028) – 5-0
• Approved contract with Sand Creek Construction for city‑wide insurance repairs – 5-0
• Approved HDR Engineering services for LDW Power Plant ash water line replacement ($140,900 estimated) – 5-0
• Recommended City Council award $797,639 contract to Sawyer Construction for 23rd Street turn lane improvements – 5-0
• Adopted draft of the 2025 one‑and‑six‑year street improvement plan – 5-0

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will elect a Chair and Vice Chair and review the roles of the board. The body will also consider a request to increase the height and size of a sign for Casey’s Retail Company.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Request by Aaron Wolfe for Casey’s Retail Company to increase sign height from 60 feet to 80 feet
• Request by Aaron Wolfe for Casey’s Retail Company to increase sign size from 450 square feet to 720 square feet

Business Improvement District

The Downtown Business Improvement District Board will meet to discuss the 2026 and 2027 budgets. The board will also consider actions regarding street furniture and specific parking lots.

• Budget for 2026 and 2027
• Parking lot on Park and 6th Street
• Parking lot on 3rd and Main Street
• Recommendations for the new UDC
• Trashcans, benches, and picnic tables

The board approved the July 15, 2025 meeting minutes with a 6‑0 vote. It adopted a recommendation to the City and Planning Board to revise signage regulations for the proposed UDC, passing the motion 8‑0. The meeting was then adjourned at 1:05 pm with a 7‑0 vote.

• Approved July 15, 2025 meeting minutes (6‑0)
• Recommended signage changes for the UDC (8‑0)
• Adjourned meeting at 1:05 pm (7‑0)

Library Board

The Keene Memorial Library Board will meet to perform a final review of the library's policy manual. The board will also receive reports from the Library Director, the Friends of the Library, and a finance report on July 2025 expenditures.

• Final Review of Policy Manual
• Finance-Library Expenditures Reports for July 2025

The Library Board adopted the August 18 agenda with a 3‑0 vote. It then approved the July 21, 2025 minutes, also by a 3‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned by a unanimous 3‑0 motion.

• Adopted agenda (3-0)
• Approved July 21, 2025 minutes (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings and consider recommendations for the Hammer Handle Planned Unit Development, including preliminary and final plats. The body will also review a sign plan for Les Schwab Tire Center and amendments to the five-year Capital Improvement Plan.

• Hammer Handle PUD, Preliminary and Final Plats for 42 residential lots west of S. Howard Street
• Sign Plan for Les Schwab Tire Center at 3551 E. 24th Street
• Amendments to the five-year Capital Improvement Plan for improvements

The commission approved the Hammer Handle Planned Unit Development, including its preliminary and final plats, for a project of 42 residential lots west of S. Howard Street near Donna Street. The commission also approved an amendment to the city's five‑year Capital Improvement Plan as requested by the Director of Finance. The commission denied the sign plan submitted by Carlson Sign Company for Les Schwab Tire Center at 3551 E. 24th Street, providing notes on sign placement.

• Approved Hammer Handle Planned Unit Development (42 lots) (7-0)
• Approved Hammer Handle Preliminary Plat (42 lots) (7-0)
• Approved Hammer Handle Final Plat (42 lots) (7-0)
• Approved amendment to five-year Capital Improvement Plan (7-0)
• Denied sign plan for Les Schwab Tire Center at 3551 E. 24th St with notes (7-0)

Airport Advisory Committee

The committee will discuss the Kolu Columbus and Fremont Rotary Club fly-in events. Members will also consider hosting an open house for hangar waitlist tenants and review maintenance items from the FBO. No formal action items are scheduled for this meeting.

• Kolu Columbus Fly-In Event
• Fremont Rotary Club Fly-In
• Proposed open house for hangar waitlist tenants
• Revolving Hangar Loan update
• Review of FBO maintenance items

City Council

The City Council will meet for a special session to discuss the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). The provided draft document lists various proposed projects for public safety, facilities, and engineering through FY 2030.

• Proposed Fire Station construction and site preparation estimated at $23,150,000
• Proposed Fieldhouse Turf Facility, parking, and landscaping phase 2a estimated at $65,000,000
• Proposed Law Enforcement Center engineering estimated at $1,200,000
• Proposed Fire Engine replacement estimated at $970,000
• Proposed Humane Society project estimated at $950,000

The council discussed the city's Capital Improvement Plan but took no formal action on it. A motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Councilmember Jensen, seconded by Sookram, and carried with six votes in favor. Two council members were absent.

• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

City Council

The City Council and Community Development Agency will consider blight designations for the Inland Port and North Broad Street areas. The Council is also reviewing zoning changes for signage, bars, and vehicle sales, and awarding a major park construction bid.

• Resolution 2025-198: Awarding Phase 1 of John C Fremont Park Development to DR Anderson Constructors for $2,298,000
• Resolution 2025-194: Declaring the Inland Port Area as blighted and substandard
• Resolution 2025-193: Removing the Blight and Substandard Designation from the North Broad Street Area
• Ordinance 5721: Changing Bar/Taverns from conditional use to permitted use in GC, DC and BP districts
• Resolution 2025-203: Coverage renewal with QBE in the amount of $773,195

The council removed the blight designation from North Broad Street and declared the Inland Port Area blighted and substandard. It approved the Inland Port Redevelopment Plan and awarded the $2,298,000 Phase 1 contract for the John C. Fremont Park development. Three ordinances expanding signage size, bar/tavern uses, and truck‑tractor‑trailer sales were also approved. Additional resolutions authorized street closures for upcoming events and other routine actions.

• Approved Resolution 2025-198 awarding $2,298,000 Phase 1 John C. Fremont Park contract (7‑0)
• Approved Ordinance 5720 increasing wall signage size in Rural District (7‑0)
• Approved Ordinance 5721 changing Bar/Tavern use to permitted in GC, DC, BP districts (7‑0)
• Approved Ordinance 5722 allowing truck/tractor/trailer sales as conditional use in GC, BP, LI, GI districts (7‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-193 removing blight designation from North Broad Street Area (7‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-194 declaring Inland Port Area blighted and substandard (7‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-195 authorizing Inland Port Redevelopment Plan (7‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-197 authorizing street closures for Five-0-Five Brewing Co events Sep 12‑13‑27 (7‑0)

Utility and Infrastructure Board (June 2017 - Present)

The Utility and Infrastructure Board will meet to discuss an audit services agreement and a recycling grant application. The board is also considering the purchase of three pad mounted switchgears and reviewing utility fund claims totaling $4,385,699.47.

• Agreement for Audit Services and Software License for 2025 with Forvis Mazers, LLP
• Application for the Waste Reduction & Recycling Incentive Grant Program
• Purchase of three pad mounted switchgears from Border States
• Utility funds claims totaling $4,385,699.47

The board approved the minutes from July 29, 2025 and accounts payable through August 12, 2025. It recommended that the mayor be authorized to sign an audit services and software license agreement with Forvis Mazers, LLP. It recommended staff be authorized to apply for the Waste Reduction & Recycling Incentive Grant, which could provide up to $330,000 in grant funds with $110,000 in FY27 match funds. It approved the purchase of three pad‑mounted switchgears from Boder States for $77,802.12 plus tax.

• Approved July 29, 2025 minutes (3-0)
• Approved accounts payable through Aug 12, 2025 (3-0)
• Recommended mayor sign audit services/software license agreement with Forvis Mazers, LLP (4-0)
• Recommended staff apply for Waste Reduction & Recycling Incentive Grant ($110,000 match, up to $330,000 grant) (4-0)
• Approved purchase of three pad‑mounted switchgears from Boder States for $77,802.12 plus tax (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Park & Recreation Board

The board is deciding on several requests for the use of Clemmons Park, JCF Park, and Rotary Park. Members will also discuss a project at Van Anda Park and various rental and program requests. The meeting includes reports on summer recreation, facilities, and the Capital Improvement Plan.

• Usage of Clemmons Park for FPS JV and Middle school XC Invitational on October 17th, 2025
• Usage of JCF Park for 1st Lutheran Church FLC Mobile Banquet on August 14th, 2025
• Usage of Rotary Park for Habitat for Humanity Rock the Block set-up on September 13th, 2025
• Van Anda Park Eagle Scout Project
• Rental and program requests from Danielle Rice (Gun Show) and Raegen Yount (Milliken Park Soccer)

The board voted to suspend the reading of the June 2, 2025 minutes. It approved the use of Clemmons Park for an FPS JV and HS XC event on Oct. 17, 2025, the 1st Lutheran Church mobile banquet at JCF Park on Aug. 14, 2025, and Habitat for Humanity’s Rock the Block setup at Rotary Park on Sep. 13, 2025. The Eagle Scout project to build a chess‑piece cabinet at Van Anda Park was also approved. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Suspended reading of June 2, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved FPS JV & HS XC use of Clemmons Park Oct 17, 2025 (motion carried)
• Approved 1st Lutheran Church banquet at JCF Park Aug 14, 2025 (motion carried)
• Approved Habitat for Humanity Rock the Block at Rotary Park Sep 13, 2025 (motion carried)
• Approved Van Anda Park Eagle Scout cabinet project (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission is meeting to conduct interviews for Firefighter/EMT positions. This portion of the meeting may be held in executive session.

• Firefighter/EMT Interviews

City Council

The City Council will decide on a $196,419 sanitary sewer lining project and agreements for an interim Planning Director and comprehensive planning services. The body will also hold a public hearing regarding a catering liquor license for the Bergan Booster Club.

• Sanitary sewer lining project awarded to Insituform Technologies for $196,419
• Purchase of a Chevy 3500 DWR with Service Body for $89,680
• Fremont Municipal Airport hangar re-sheeting bid awarded to Strong1, LLC for $76,000
• Geotechnical exploration and survey for future satellite fire station site for $25,150
• Public hearing for Bergan Booster Club Class K (catering) Liquor License at 435 N Union St

The council adopted the meeting agenda and reappointed Matt Mueller to the Local Option Review Team. It recommended approval of a Class K liquor license for the Bergan Booster Club and approved a consent agenda covering items 4‑9 and 11‑19. Several resolutions were adopted, including use of city property at Johnson Lake for a school event, closure of Main St between 2nd and 3rd St, and a $196,419 contract with Insituform Technologies for sanitary sewer lining.

• Adopted agenda for July 29, 2025 meeting (7-0)
• Reappointed Matt Mueller to Local Option Review Team (7-0)
• Recommended approval of Class K liquor license for Bergan Booster Club (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda items 4‑9, 11‑19 (7-0)
• Authorized use of city property at Johnson Lake for school cross‑country event (7-0)
• Authorized closure of Main St between 2nd and 3rd St (7-0)
• Approved $196,419 sanitary sewer lining project to Insituform Technologies (7-0)
• Approved purchase of Chevy 3500 DWR for $89,680 (7-0)

Utility and Infrastructure Board (June 2017 - Present)

The Utility and Infrastructure Board will discuss awarding bids for a sanitary sewer lining project and airport hangar re-sheeting. The board is also considering the purchase of a Chevy 3500 service vehicle and an insurance claim for storm damage.

• Award of bid for Sanitary Sewer Lining Project to Insituform Technologies
• Award of bid for Fremont Municipal Airport Hangar Re-sheeting Project to Strong1, LLC
• Purchase of a Chevy 3500 DWR with Service Body from Dillons Chevrolet
• Proof of Loss Sworn Statement for May 21, 2024 storm damage with Starr Tech
• Approval of utility fund claims totaling $3,732,410.46

The Utility and Infrastructure Board approved the July 8 minutes and accounts payable. It recommended the mayor sign a proof of loss for storm damage. It approved contracts for a sanitary sewer lining project, a municipal vehicle purchase, and an airport hangar re‑sheeting project. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved July 8, 2025 minutes and accounts payable (5-0)
• Recommended mayor sign second proof of loss for May 21, 2024 storm (5-0)
• Recommended award of sanitary sewer lining contract to Insituform Technologies for $196,419 (5-0)
• Recommended purchase of Chevy 3500 DWR for gas department for $89,680 plus tax (5-0)
• Recommended award of airport hangar re‑sheeting contract to Strong1, LLC for $76,000 (5-0)

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission is meeting to conduct interviews for the position of Police Captain. This portion of the meeting may be held in executive session.

• Police Captain interviews

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider removing the blight and substandard designation from the North Broad Street Redevelopment Area and designating the Inland Port Authority Area as blighted and substandard. The body will also review road and capital improvement plans and several zoning amendments.

• Proposal to remove blight and substandard designation from North Broad Street Redevelopment Area
• Review of Port Authority Blight & Substandard Study and Redevelopment Plan
• Preliminary Plat for 11 lots southeast of S. Nye and W. Washington Streets
• Proposed zoning change to make 'Bars and Taverns' a permitted use in GC, DC, and BP districts
• Proposed amendment to add Truck/Tractor/Trailer sales as primary and accessory uses

The Fremont Planning Commission approved a series of requests, most unanimously. Key actions included adopting meeting minutes, removing agenda items, and amending the municipal code to allow bars and taverns as permitted uses in several commercial districts. All motions were carried with votes of either 7‑0 or 8‑0.

• Approved minutes of the June 16, 2025 Planning Commission meeting (7-0)
• Approved minutes of the June 25, 2025 Planning Commission study session (7-0)
• Approved removal of Item #5 and Item #6 concerning North Broad redevelopment area (7-0)
• Approved removal of the Blight and Substandard designation from the North Broad Street Redevelopment Area (7-0)
• Approved review and approval of the Port Authority Blight & Substandard Study (8-0)
• Approved change to table 11-502.03 to permit bars and taverns in GC, DC, BP, PD, LI, and GI districts (8-0)
• Approved amendment adding Truck/Tractor/Trailer sales as primary and accessory uses (8-0)
• Approved increase of attached sign allowance in R district from 1 linear foot to 2 square feet (8-0)

Library Board

The Keene Memorial Library Board will meet to discuss policies regarding how displays are managed and how meeting rooms are used. The board will also review the Library Director's report and June 2025 expenditure reports.

• Discussion on Policies regarding Displays and Meeting Room Use
• Review of Finance-Library Expenditures Reports for June 2025
• Library Director's report including monthly statistics

The Library Board adopted the meeting agenda and approved the June 16, 2025 minutes. It voted to receive a report on meeting‑room policies from other cities. No changes were made to the proposed policy, and the board adjourned the meeting.

• Adopted meeting agenda (4-0, 1 absent)
• Approved June 16, 2025 minutes (4-0, 1 absent)
• Received meeting‑room policy report (5-0)
• No action taken on display and meeting‑room use policy changes
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Airport Advisory Committee

The committee is meeting to discuss the CAF Fly-In, a Chamber Coffee event, and a revolving hangar loan update. Members will also review maintenance items from the FBO. No action items are scheduled for this meeting.

• CAF Fly-In Event
• Fremont Area Chamber Coffee Event
• Revolving Hangar Loan Update
• Hangar Inspections scheduled for July 22nd at 8:30 A.M.
• Review of maintenance items from FBO

The committee approved the minutes from the June 20, 2025 meeting. The motion was made by Vic Roeder, seconded by Mallory Larsen, and passed by the six members present: Mitch Schneringer, Mallory Larsen, Vic Roeder, Stan Darling, Dave Mitchell, and Robert Steenblock. No other substantive actions were decided. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved June 20, 2025 meeting minutes (vote: Mitch Schneringer, Mallory Larsen, Vic Roeder, Stan Darling, Dave Mitchell, Robert Steenblock)
• Adjourned meeting (vote: Stan Darling, Vic Roeder, Dave Mitchell, Mitch Schneringer, Mallory Larsen, Robert Steenblock)

Business Improvement District

The Downtown Business Improvement District Board will meet to discuss budget planning for 2026 and 2027. The board is also considering actions regarding street furniture and specific parking lots.

• BID budget for 2026 and 2027
• Parking lot at Park and 6th Street
• Parking lot at 3rd and Main Street
• Recommendations for the new UDC
• Trashcans, benches, and picnic tables

The board approved the minutes from the June 17, 2025 meeting (7‑0). It adopted the 2026‑2027 budget (7‑0) and authorized funding for new trashcans ($30,000), street signs ($10,000) and picnic tables ($10,000), each approved 7‑0. The board also moved to issue an RFP for parking‑lot paving and screen work (7‑0) and adjourned the meeting (7‑0).

• Approved June 17, 2025 meeting minutes (7‑0)
• Approved up to $30,000 for new trashcans (7‑0)
• Approved up to $10,000 for new street signs (7‑0)
• Approved up to $10,000 for new picnic tables (7‑0)
• Approved issuance of RFP for parking‑lot paving and screen work (7‑0)
• Approved 2026‑2027 BID budget (7‑0)
• Adjourned meeting at 1:15 pm (7‑0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a study session to discuss the proposed five-year Capital Improvement Plan for FY 2026-2027. The regular meeting includes public hearings on a self-storage facility and a final plat, as well as several equipment purchases.

• Conditional Use Permit for a self-storage facility at W. County Road S and Highway 77/275
• Purchase of a 2025 Ditch Witch JT21 Directional Drill for $324,010.55
• Purchase of a 2025 Ditch Witch HX30A Hydro Vacuum Excavator for $127,373.09
• Renewal of property and liability policy for $985,576
• Subaward Agreement for Electric Grid Resilience grant in the amount of $1,914,455

The council approved a conditional use permit for a self‑storage facility and the final plat for the Spence addition. It also adopted two annexation ordinances (5717 and 5718) and authorized several equipment purchases totaling over $600,000. A $1.9 million grant subaward for electric grid resilience was approved, and the council entered and exited an executive session on labor negotiations.

• Approved Resolution 2025-157 Conditional Use Permit for self‑storage facility (Yea: Ganem, Jensen, Sookram, Vaughan, Lathrop, Von Behren, Horner, Peterson)
• Approved Resolution 2025-155 Spence addition Final Plat (Yea: Ganem, Jensen, Sookram, Vaughan, Lathrop, Von Behren, Horner, Peterson)
• Approved Ordinance 5717 annexing property south of Morningside Rd and east of South Luther Rd (Yea: Ganem, Jensen, Sookram, Vaughan, Lathrop, Von Behren, Horner, Peterson)
• Approved Ordinance 5718 annexing Hills Farm property (Yea: Ganem, Jensen, Sookram, Vaughan, Lathrop, Von Behren, Horner, Peterson)
• Approved Resolution 2025-161 purchase of 4 hydrogen coolers for Unit 8 Generator, $144,828 (Yea: Ganem, Jensen, Sookram, Vaughan, Lathrop, Von Behren, Horner, Peterson)
• Approved Resolution 2025-163 purchase of Ditch Witch HX30A hydro‑vacuum excavator, $127,373.09 (Yea: Ganem, Jensen, Sookram, Vaughan, Lathrop, Von Behren, Horner, Peterson)
• Approved Resolution 2025-164 purchase of Ditch Witch JT21 directional drill, $324,010.55 (Yea: Ganem, Jensen, Sookram, Vaughan, Lathrop, Von Behren, Horner, Peterson)
• Approved Resolution 2025-171 subaward agreement for electric‑grid resilience grant, $1,914,455 (Yea: Ganem, Jensen, Sookram, Vaughan, Lathrop, Von Behren, Horner, Peterson)

Public Safety Answering Point

The Public Safety Answering Point Governance Board will meet to discuss equipment funding and infrastructure issues. The board is reviewing a request for replacement parts for a 24/7 dispatch position desk.

• Funding request for replacement parts for one 24/7 dispatch position desk
• Report on damage and troubleshooting at the radio tower site at Dodge

The board accepted the minutes from the April 29, 2025 meeting. It approved a sole‑source purchase to replace a broken Xybix ergonomic dispatch desk using capital‑budget funds. A report on lightning damage to the Dodge radio tower was given, but no action was taken. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Accepted April 29 minutes (5-0)
• Approved desk replacement with Xybix quote (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Utility and Infrastructure Board (June 2017 - Present)

The Utility and Infrastructure Board will review several equipment purchases, including specialized drilling and vacuum machinery. The board is also considering insurance renewals, a land lease update for the municipal airport, and a grant agreement for grid resiliency.

• Purchase of a 2025 Ditch Witch JT21 Directional Drill
• Purchase of a 2025 Ditch Witch HX30 Trailer Mounted Hydro Vacuum Excavator
• Purchase of Hydrogen Coolers for Unit 8 Generator from Industrial Heat Transfer Inc.
• Renewal of Property and Liability Insurance Coverage with the League Association of Risk Management (LARM)
• Subaward Agreement for the Nebraska Grid Resiliency Grant Award

The Utility and Infrastructure Board approved eight items, all with unanimous 5-0 votes. Major actions included a $3,072,307 budgeted subaward and $1,914,455 grant from the Nebraska Grid Resiliency program, and several equipment purchases. The board also endorsed the airport land lease, insurance renewal, and a sewer connection application.

• Approved purchase of hydrogen coolers for Unit 8 Generator ($144,828.00 plus tax) (5-0)
• Approved update to Fremont Municipal Airport land lease contract (5-0)
• Approved renewal of property and liability insurance with LARM (5-0)
• Approved purchase of 2025 Ditch Witch JT21 directional drill ($324,010.55 plus tax) (5-0)
• Approved purchase of 2025 Ditch Witch HX30 hydro vacuum excavator ($127,373.09) (5-0)
• Approved subaward agreement for Nebraska Grid Resiliency Grant ($3,072,307 budgeted funds and $1,914,455.00 grant award funds) (5-0)
• Approved installation contractor for Lon D. Wright Unit 6 superheater tube replacement (5-0)
• Approved application for outside city sewer connection at 840 E County Road T (5-0)

Local Option Review Team

The Local Option Review Team will meet to review the fund balance and consider a loan application from Dostofarm. Staff recommends a $200,000 award, with $150,000 eligible for forgiveness based on specific job creation and construction milestones.

• Consideration of Dostofarm application for a Local Option Economic Development Fund loan
• Staff recommendation of $200,000 award ($150,000 forgivable, $50,000 repayable at 2% interest)
• Review of fund balance (reported as $2,140,417.71 in uncommitted funds as of May 31, 2025)
• Approval of minutes from the November 21, 2024 meeting

The Local Option Review Team approved the minutes from the November 21, 2024 meeting by a 5-0 vote. The team then voted 5-0 to recommend that City Council approve a $200,000 loan to Dostofarm, with 75% performance‑based forgiveness and the remaining 25% repayable at 2% interest. The meeting was adjourned at 12:14 p.m. by a unanimous 5-0 vote.

• Approved November 21, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Recommended $200,000 Dostofarm loan (75% forgiveness, 2% interest) to City Council (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 12:14 p.m. (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a study session on June 25, 2025, at 3:00 P.M. The meeting location has been moved to the Fremont Municipal Airport. The provided agenda contains only procedural information.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is holding a study session to review and discuss a proposed comprehensive update to Chapter 11 of the Fremont Municipal Code. This section is also known as the Unified Development Code (UDC).

• Proposed comprehensive update of Chapter 11 of the Fremont Municipal Code (Unified Development Code)

City Council

The City Council and Board of Equalization will meet to discuss infrastructure projects, grant agreements, and zoning updates. Key decisions include funding for fire station design and special assessments for sidewalk construction.

• Architecture contract with FMGArchitects for $814,120 to design new Satellite and Headquarter Fire Stations
• Special tax and assessment of $57,039.51 for Jack Sutton Sidewalk SIDE-24
• Bid award to Thompson Construction for $249,247 for WWTP Non-potable Water Main Replacement
• Engineering services agreement amendment with Civil Solutions, LLC for $60,900 for Broad Street Resurfacing
• Grant assistance of $84,657 to purchase a Ford Transit van

The Fremont City Council approved an $814,120 contract with FGM Architects to design new fire‑station facilities, authorized an $84,657 grant to purchase a Ford Transit van, and adopted a $57,039.51 special tax for the Jack Sutton sidewalk. It also adopted the agenda, approved consent‑agenda items, and passed two property annexations (Ordinances 5717 and 5718).

• Approved $814,120 fire‑station architecture contract (vote Yea: all 8 members)
• Approved $84,657 grant to purchase a Ford Transit van (vote Yea: all 8 members)
• Approved $57,039.51 special tax for Jack Sutton sidewalk (vote Yea: all 8 members)
• Approved consent‑agenda items 3‑7, 9‑17 (vote Yea: all 8 members)
• Adopted the meeting agenda (vote Yea: all 8 members)
• Approved Ordinance 5717 annexing property south of Morningside Road (vote Yea: all 8 members)
• Approved Ordinance 5718 annexing Hills Farm property (vote Yea: all 8 members)

Utility and Infrastructure Board (June 2017 - Present)

The Utility and Infrastructure Board will review bids for a non-potable water main replacement and contract amendments for road resurfacing and overlay projects. The board is also considering the purchase of two crew cab pickup trucks.

• Bid from Thompson Construction for non-potable water main replacement at the Wastewater Treatment Plant
• Contract amendment for the Broad Street Resurfacing Project with Civil Solutions, LLC
• Final change order and pay application for the 1st Street Asphalt Overlay Project with Western Engineering Company, Inc
• Purchase of a 1-Ton SRW 4x4 Crew Cab Pickup from Sid Dillon Chevrolet
• Purchase of a ¾ Ton SRW 4x4 Crew Cab Pickup from Sid Dillon Chevrolet

The Utility and Infrastructure Board approved the June 10 minutes and accounts payable through June 24. It recommended awarding a $249,247.00 bid for a non‑potable water main replacement, amending the Broad Street resurfacing contract for $60,900.00, and accepting the final change order for the 1st Street asphalt overlay. The board also approved purchase of two crew‑cab pickups costing $61,299.00 plus tax and $53,150.00. All motions carried 4‑0.

• Approved June 10, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Approved accounts payable through June 24, 2025 (4-0)
• Recommended award of $249,247.00 WWTP water main bid to Thompson Construction (4-0)
• Recommended amendment of Broad Street Resurfacing contract for $60,900.00 to Civil Solutions, LLC (4-0)
• Approved final acceptance of 1st Street Asphalt Overlay project, including change order and Pay Application No. 5 (4-0)
• Approved purchase of 1‑ton SRW 4x4 crew cab pickup for $61,299.00 plus tax from Sid Dillon Chevrolet (4-0)
• Approved purchase of ¾‑ton SRW 4x4 crew cab pickup for $53,150.00 from Sid Dillon Chevrolet (4-0)

Citizens Advisory Review Committee

The Citizens Advisory Review Committee will review a loan application from Dostofarm for the Local Option Economic Development Fund. Staff recommend a $200,000 award, with $175,000 eligible for forgiveness based on job creation and retention. The committee will also review the fund balance.

• Consideration of Dostofarm application for a $200,000 Local Option Economic Development Fund loan
• Staff recommendation of $175,000 forgivable and $25,000 repayable at 2% interest for Dostofarm
• Review of fund balance (reported as $3,298,725.16 in assets as of May 31, 2025)
• Dostofarm project estimated cost between $2.3 million and $2.5 million

The Citizens Advisory Review Committee approved the minutes from the May 27, 2025 meeting. It voted unanimously to recommend Dostofarm’s application to the City Council. The meeting was then adjourned at 12:25 p.m.

• Approved May 27, 2025 meeting minutes (3 ayes, 1 abstention)
• Recommended Dostofarm application to City Council (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 12:25 p.m. (5-0)

Airport Advisory Committee

The committee will discuss hosting the Fall 2026 Flight Team Regionals and the 2026 Nebraska State Fly-In. Members will also review airport financials, maintenance items, and a final private hangar lease agreement.

• Review of a 25-year private hangar lease for 0.317 acres at $200 per month
• Discussion of Hangar Re-Sheeting Project details
• Opportunity to host Flight Team Regionals Fall 2026
• Review of Airport Layout Plan (ALP) update regarding received funds
• Review of airport financials and FBO maintenance list

The Airport Advisory Committee approved the May 16th meeting minutes and voted to host the Flight Team Regionals in October 2026. It also approved an application to host the 2026 Nebraska State Fly‑In, and ratified the final private hangar lease. All motions passed unanimously among the six members present.

• Approved May 16th, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved hosting Flight Team Regionals in fall 2026 (6-0)
• Approved applying to host the 2026 Nebraska State Fly‑In (6-0)
• Approved final private hangar lease (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission Study Session scheduled for June 18, 2025, has been cancelled. No other items are listed on the agenda.

Business Improvement District

The Downtown Business Improvement District Board will meet to discuss infrastructure and planning. The board may take action on downtown speaker repairs, parking lot design, and recommendations for the new UDC.

• Repair or replacement of downtown speakers
• Parking lot design
• Recommendations for the new UDC

The BID Board approved the May 20, 2025 meeting minutes with a 6‑0 vote. It also approved a motion to change the agenda order, moving Item #5 to the top, also by a 6‑0 vote. No other actions were taken during the meeting.

• Approved May 20, 2025 minutes (6-0)
• Approved agenda change moving Item #5 to top (6-0)

Library Board

The Keene Memorial Library Board will meet to discuss a proposal for Goal #1 of the Community Needs Response Plan. The board will also review May 2025 expenditure reports and library statistics.

• Discussion of proposed Goal #1: Support innovation and creativity in the greater Fremont community
• Review of May 2025 Library Expenditures Reports
• Board Continuing Education check-in
• Review of May 2025 statistics including 17,034 total checkouts

The Library Board adopted the meeting agenda and approved the May 19, 2025 minutes. It also voted to receive the library director's report and then adjourned. All motions were procedural and passed unanimously with one member absent.

• Adopted agenda (4-0, 1 absent)
• Approved May 19, 2025 minutes (4-0, 1 absent)
• Received library director's report (4-0, 1 absent)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0, 1 absent)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider requests for a landscape waiver, a conditional use permit for storage facilities, and a final plat for the Spence Addition.

• Landscape Waiver request for 1800 E. Military by Mark Sanford
• Conditional Use Permit for storage facilities at 2195 W County Road S by Jerry Buman
• Spence Addition final plat request for 2454 N. Yager Rd. by Joe Spence

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider two specific land-use requests. The body will review a request for a landscape waiver and a conditional use permit for storage facilities.

• Landscape Waiver request for property at 1800 E. Military
• Conditional Use Permit request for storage facilities at 2195 W County Road S

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a study session to review and discuss proposed comprehensive updates to Chapter 11 of the Fremont Municipal Code. This review focuses on the Unified Development Code (UDC).

• Proposed update to UDC Article 10 Zoning Procedure
• Proposed update to UDC Article 11 Nonconformities
• Proposed update to UDC Article 12 Definitions

The Planning Commission met on June 11, 2025, but a quorum was not established. Commissioners Landholm and McKay were present; the others were absent. The commission discussed revisions to the Unified Development Code zoning procedures and fire department guidance on awning heights, but no actions were approved or denied.

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on two property annexations and a conditional use permit for a swimming pool. The body will also review contracts for building oversight and a grant increase for economic development.

• Resolution 2025-132: Conditional Use Permit for a swimming pool at 976 S. County Rd. 26
• Ordinances 5717 and 5718: Annexation of property south of Morningside Road and at Hills Farm
• Resolution 2025-134: Grant award increase of $190,734 for a total of $303,840 via Nebraska Department of Economic Development
• Resolution 2025-135: JEO Consulting Group contract for building construction administration not to exceed $200,000
• Resolution 2025-130: Liquor license application for Southern Style LLC at 648 N Broad St

The council approved a Conditional Use Permit to expand a non‑standard use at 976 S. County Rd. 26. It also approved first readings of two annexation ordinances and several resolutions covering land use, licensing, and city services. A discussion on animal control was held with no formal action. All motions were adopted with recorded vote tallies.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit to expand non‑standard use at 976 S. County Rd. 26 (Resolution 2025‑132) – Yea: Ganem, Jensen, Sookram, Vaughan, Lathrop, Von Behren, Peterson; Nay: Horner
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 5717 annexing property south of Morningside Rd. – Yea: Ganem, Jensen, Sookram, Vaughan, Lathrop, Von Behren; Nay: Horner, Peterson
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 5718 annexing Hills Farm property – Yea: Ganem, Jensen, Sookram, Vaughan, Lathrop, Von Behren, Horner, Peterson
• Approved Resolution 2025‑133 for Hills Farm first addition final plat – Yea: Ganem, Jensen, Sookram, Vaughan, Lathrop, Von Behren, Horner, Peterson
• Approved Resolution 2025‑130 recommending a Class C liquor license for Southern Style LLC – Yea: Ganem, Jensen, Sookram, Vaughan, Lathrop, Von Behren, Peterson; Abstain: Horner
• Approved Resolution 2025‑131 authorizing Fremont Rotary Club use of part of the municipal airport – Yea: Ganem, Jensen, Sookram, Vaughan, Lathrop, Von Behren, Horner, Peterson
• Approved Resolution 2025‑135 contracting JEO Consulting for building construction administration up to $200,000 – Yea: Ganem, Jensen, Sookram, Vaughan, Lathrop, Von Behren, Horner, Peterson
• Approved Resolution 2025‑111 waiving all park fees for John C Fremont Days (as amended) – Yea: Ganem, Jensen, Sookram, Vaughan, Lathrop, Von Behren, Horner, Peterson

Utility and Infrastructure Board (June 2017 - Present)

The Utility and Infrastructure Board will consider a resolution to approve JEO Consulting Group for construction administration and oversight services. The board will also review accounts payable and receive updates on unit status and storms.

• Resolution 2025-135: JEO Consulting Group for Street-Parks-Fleet Maintenance Building Construction Administration and Oversight Services
• Approval of accounts payable through June 10, 2025
• Utility funds claims totaling $3,616,614.41

The Utility and Infrastructure Board approved the minutes from the May 27, 2025 meeting and the accounts payable through June 10, 2025 by a 5‑0 vote. The board also approved a $200,000 purchase order for JEO Consulting Group to provide construction administration services for the Street‑Parks‑Fleet Maintenance Building, also by a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved minutes from May 27, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved accounts payable through June 10, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved $200,000 purchase order for JEO Consulting construction administration services (5-0)

Appeals Commission

The Animal Appeal Commission will review an appeal from Matt Harless regarding a Reckless Owner Notice. The commission will hear presentations from the city and the appellant before voting to affirm, deny, or modify the notice.

• Appeal of Reckless Owner Notice by Matt Harless of 1435 North Madison

The commission approved the minutes from the June 4 meeting (3‑0). It then affirmed the Reckless Owner notice and declaration issued to Matt Harless regarding the dog named Rex (3‑0). The meeting was adjourned (3‑0).

• Approved June 4 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Affirmed Reckless Owner notice to Matt Harless (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Appeals Commission

The Animal Appeal Commission will meet to review a specific appeal. The body will decide whether to affirm, deny, or modify a notice issued to a resident.

• Potentially Dangerous Dog Notice appeal of Clint Adams

The commission approved the minutes from the May 21, 2025 meeting by a 3‑0 vote. It modified the dangerous‑dog notices for the dogs Malachite and Diamond to “Potentially Dangerous Dog” declarations and affirmed that classification for both dogs, also by a 3‑0 vote. Commissioners Elliott, Leonard, and Yerger voted yea on each action.

• Approved May 21, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Modified Dangerous Dog notice to Potentially Dangerous Dog declaration for Malachite (3-0)
• Modified Dangerous Dog notice to Potentially Dangerous Dog declaration for Diamond (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is holding a study session to establish a review schedule for June 2025. The body will continue reviewing a comprehensive update to chapter 11 of the Fremont Municipal Code, known as the Unified Development Code.

• Review of Unified Development Code (UDC) updates
• Proposed review schedule for June 4, 11, 18, and 25, 2025

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a study session to review and discuss a proposed comprehensive update to the Unified Development Code. The discussion focuses specifically on Article 7 Signs of Chapter 11 of the Fremont Municipal Code.

• Proposed comprehensive update of Chapter 11 (Unified Development Code), Article 7 Signs

The Planning Commission study session reviewed updates to the Unified Development Code but did not establish a quorum, so no formal actions were approved, denied, or tabled.

Park & Recreation Board

The Parks & Recreation Board will meet to discuss horse events at Christensen Field. The agenda also includes reports on spring recreation, facilities, forestry, and the Capital Improvement Plan.

• Discussion of horse events at Christensen Field
• Spring Recreation report
• Facilities and Parks/Forestry updates
• Capital Improvement Plan review

The Parks & Recreation Board voted to suspend the reading of the May 5, 2025 minutes; the motion was carried. Afterwards, a motion to adjourn the meeting was made and also carried. No other actions or approvals were recorded.

• Suspended reading of May 5, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is holding a study session to review a proposed comprehensive update to the Unified Development Code. The discussion focuses specifically on Article 7 Signs of Chapter 11 of the Fremont Municipal Code.

• Proposed comprehensive update of Chapter 11 (Unified Development Code), Article 7 Signs

The Planning Commission met on May 28, 2025 as a study session. A quorum was not established, so no official actions could be taken. Commissioners discussed proposed updates to the Unified Development Code sign regulations, but no approvals, denials, or votes were recorded.

City Council

The City Council and Community Development Agency will meet to discuss utility bonding, infrastructure contracts, and TIF amendments. The body is also considering a liquor license application and several equipment leases.

• First reading of Ordinance 5715 for approximately $83,000,000 in combined revenue bonds for the Department of Utilities
• Contract for 16th Street Asphalt Overlay project with Western Engineering Company, Inc for $745,801.75
• Contract for Municipal Building 2nd Floor Phase 2 remodel with Ideal Construction for $282,419
• TIF Note Phase 4 for RD Leasing Redevelopment Agreement in the amount of $50,700
• Public hearing for Class C liquor license for Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriot at 2410 Yager Rd

The council gave final approval to Ordinance 5715, authorizing about $83 million in combined revenue bonds for the Department of Utilities. It also approved the purchase of a lot in Christensen Business Park for Dostofarm Real Estate and awarded major contracts for city building remodel and street paving. Additional actions included appointing a new police officer, recommending a Class C liquor license, and adopting the consent agenda of routine items.

• Approved $83,000,000 utility revenue bond issuance (8-0)
• Approved purchase of lot in Christensen Business Park for Dostofarm Real Estate (8-0)
• Awarded $282,419 remodel contract for City Municipal Building 2nd Floor Phase 2 (8-0)
• Awarded $745,801.75 contract for 16th Street Asphalt Overlay (8-0)
• Authorized amendment no. 4 to RD Leasing Redevelopment Agreement and $50,700 TIF Note (8-0)
• Appointed Otis Seals as Police Officer (8-0)
• Recommended approval of Class C liquor license for Innexcea Hospitality LLC dba Fairfield Inn & Suites (8-0)
• Approved consent agenda of routine resolutions (8-0)

Utility and Infrastructure Board (June 2017 - Present)

The Utility and Infrastructure Board will consider authorizing multiple series of combined utility revenue bonds. The board is also reviewing a contract award for an asphalt overlay project and a traffic committee report.

• Ordinance 5715 authorizing the issuance of multiple series of Combined Utility Revenue Bonds
• Contract award for 16th Street Asphalt Overlay Project to Western Engineering Company, Inc.
• Traffic Committee Report from May 6, 2025
• Approval of accounts payable totaling $3,019,306.78

The Utility and Infrastructure Board approved its May 13 minutes and accounts payable through May 27. It unanimously recommended that City Council receive the May 6 Traffic Committee Report, award the 16th Street Asphalt Overlay contract to Western Engineering for $745,801.75, and adopt Ordinance 5715 to issue multiple series of combined utility revenue bonds.

• Approved May 13, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Approved accounts payable through May 27, 2025 (4-0)
• Recommended City Council receive Traffic Committee Report from May 6, 2025 (4-0)
• Recommended award of 16th Street Asphalt Overlay contract to Western Engineering Company, Inc., $745,801.75 (4-0)
• Recommended adoption of Ordinance 5715 authorizing multiple series of combined utility revenue bonds (4-0)

Citizens Advisory Review Committee

The Citizens Advisory Review Committee will meet to approve minutes from the November 2024 meeting, review the city’s fund balance, and discuss a quarterly report. The committee will also receive updates from the Plan Administrator and consider a recommendation to the City Council on the LB840 application from Nevada I.T. Company, LLC dba WaterFlex.

• Approval of minutes from November 26, 2024 meeting
• Review of fund balance and quarterly report
• Recommendation to City Council on WaterFlex LB840 application ($200,000, 8 new jobs) at 1030 N Broad St

The Citizens Advisory Review Committee approved the minutes from the November 26, 2024 meeting by a 4‑0 vote. The committee then adjourned the May 27, 2025 meeting at 12:11 p.m. by a 4‑0 vote. No other actions were taken.

• Approved November 26, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 12:11 p.m. (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission Study Session scheduled for May 21, 2025, has been cancelled.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a study session to review and discuss a proposed comprehensive update to the Unified Development Code. The discussion focuses specifically on Article 7 Signs of Chapter 11 of the Fremont Municipal Code.

• Proposed comprehensive update of Chapter 11 (Unified Development Code), Article 7 Signs

Appeals Commission

The Animal Appeal Commission will meet to review a Potentially Dangerous Dog Notice appeal. The commission will hear presentations and public comment before voting to affirm, deny, or modify the notice.

• Appeal of Potentially Dangerous Dog Notice by Joshua Warner

The Animal Appeal Commission approved the minutes from the August 21, 2024 meeting. It affirmed and upheld the Potentially Dangerous Dog Notice issued to Joshua Warner for his Australian Shepherd named Baby. The commission then adjourned the meeting.

• Approved August 21, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Affirmed Potentially Dangerous Dog Notice for Joshua Warner’s Australian Shepherd 'Baby' (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Business Improvement District

The Downtown Business Improvement District Board will meet to discuss and potentially take action on parking lot design and recommendations for the new UDC. The board will also review the Arches on 6th and Main Street and meet with representatives from Main Street America and Main Street Nebraska.

• Parking lot design discussion and possible action
• Recommendations for the new UDC
• Discussion and possible action on Arches on 6th and Main Street
• Consultation with Main Street America and Main Street Nebraska

The board approved the minutes from the April 15, 2025 meeting (8‑0). It also approved a $5,000 increase for flags and banners, a veterans‑honor project, and invited two planning officials to the next meeting, each passing unanimously. Additional motions to have Audio Video attend the next meeting and to adjourn were also approved (10‑0).

• Approved April 15, 2025 minutes (8-0)
• Invited Jennifer Dam and Jerod Borisow to next meeting (10-0)
• Increased flag and banner budget by $5,000, not to exceed $10,000 (10-0)
• Authorized veterans association banner project (10-0)
• Requested Audio Video attend next meeting to discuss speaker issues (10-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 1:12 pm (10-0)

Library Board

The Keene Memorial Library Board will consider adopting the current agenda, approve April meeting minutes, and review updates to the Library Policy Manual. The board will also hear the Library Director's monthly report, a Friends of the Library report, and a finance report on April 2025 expenditures. No votes on new policies or spending are scheduled; the meeting is largely routine and procedural.

• Review and potential approval of updates to the Keene Memorial Library Policy Manual
• Board continuing education check-in
• Library Director's Month in Review and statistics report
• Finance report on Library Expenditures for April 2025

The board adopted the May 19, 2025 agenda with a 3‑0 vote. It approved the March 17, 2025 board minutes, also 3‑0. The meeting was adjourned by a 5‑0 vote. No other actions were taken.

• Adopt agenda (3-0)
• Approve March 17, 2025 minutes (3-0)
• Adjourn meeting (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider annexation and platting requests for property south of East Sandcherry Rd. The body will also review a conditional use permit for a swimming pool and updates to the Unified Development Code.

• Annexation request by Nebco, Inc. and Western Sand and Gravel for property south of East Sandcherry Rd along Juneberry Rd
• Final plat request for 18 lots south of East Sandcherry Rd along Juneberry Rd
• Conditional Use Permit request for a swimming pool at 976 County Rd. 26
• Corrective annexation request for Morningside Pointe First Addition south of Lauren Lane and east of Kate Ave
• Review of Chapters 1 through 5 of the Unified Development Code update

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider requests for property annexation and a final plat for 18 lots. The body will also review a conditional use permit for a swimming pool and updates to the Unified Development Code.

• Annexation request by Nebco, Inc. and Western Sand and Gravel south of East Sandcherry Rd along Juneberry Rd
• Final plat request for 18 lots south of East Sandcherry Rd along Juneberry Rd
• Conditional Use Permit request for a swimming pool at 976 County Rd. 26
• Corrective annexation request for Morningside Pointe First Addition south of Lauren Lane and east of Kate Ave
• Review of Chapters 1 through 5 of the Unified Development Code update

The Fremont Planning Commission approved a combined agenda, received prior study‑session minutes, and approved several land annexations, a final plat, and a conditional use permit. It also adopted amendments to Unified Development Code articles 3, 4, and 5. All motions passed with votes ranging from 6‑1 to 8‑0. No items were denied or tabled.

• Combined agenda items 3‑12 (8‑0)
• Received May 14 study‑session minutes (8‑0)
• Approved annexation of land south of East Sandcherry Rd (8‑0)
• Approved final plat of 18 lots on Juneberry Rd (8‑0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for swimming pool at 976 County Rd 26 (8‑0)
• Approved corrective annexation of Morningside Pointe First Addition (8‑0)
• Approved UDC Article 3 amendments (lot minimum, awnings) (7‑0)
• Approved UDC Article 5 changes with amendments (6‑1)

Airport Advisory Committee

The Fremont Airport Advisory Committee will review the final private hangar lease, appoint new member Mallory Larsen and re-appoint Dave Mitchell and Kirk Diers, discuss the Gordon Municipal Airport Fly-In Event, and review maintenance items including hangar projects. No action items are listed for discussion.

• New appointment of Mallory Larsen by Mayor
• Re-appointments of Dave Mitchell and Kirk Diers
• Gordon Municipal Airport Fly-In Event discussion
• Review of final private hangar lease for a 0.317-acre tract at the northeast portion of the airport
• Update on hangar projects and review of FBO maintenance list

The committee approved the minutes from the April 18, 2025 meeting by unanimous vote of the seven members present. The mayor’s new appointment of Mallory Larsen and the re‑appointments of Dave Mitchell and Kirk Diers were recorded as approved. A motion to adjourn was passed by unanimous vote of the seven members present. No other actions were taken; the private hangar lease will be reviewed at the next meeting.

• Approved April 18, 2025 meeting minutes (7‑0 vote)
• Approved new mayoral appointment of Mallory Larsen
• Approved re‑appointments of Dave Mitchell and Kirk Diers
• Motion to adjourn passed (7‑0 vote)
• Deferred final review of private hangar lease to next meeting

Ridge Cemetery Association

The Ridge Cemetery Association board will hold a regular meeting to elect officers (President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary) and receive reports from the sexton and Parks and Recreation. The agenda is largely procedural with no new business or old business listed, and no quorum was achieved at the prior March meeting.

• Election of officers for President, Vice President, Treasurer, and Secretary
• Treasurer's report from Kim Beam
• Sexton report from Jeff Hively
• Parks and Recreation report from Connie Giese
• No minutes from prior March meeting due to lack of quorum

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a study session to review and discuss proposed updates to Article 7 (Signs) of the Unified Development Code. This is a discussion item only, with no votes or decisions scheduled.

• Review and discuss proposed comprehensive update of Chapter 11, Article 7 (Signs) of the Unified Development Code

The commission discussed proposed updates to sign regulations in the Unified Development Code, but no formal actions on those proposals were taken. A motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Commissioner Darling, seconded by Commissioner Landholm, and carried unanimously (5‑0). The meeting ended at approximately 4:25 p.m.

• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

City Council

The Fremont City Council will hold a Board of Equalization public hearing to remove two single-family owner-occupied properties from Business Improvement District #1 assessments. During the regular meeting, the Council will consider appointments, a public hearing on amending municipal code for BID assessments, and a final reading of Ordinance 5712 to rezone land for the Meadow Brook mobile home community. New business includes purchases of a directional drill for $136,081 and a wheel loader for $285,200, plus a notice of public nuisance and condemnation for a property at 85 S. Irving Street. Consent agenda items cover routine approvals including minutes, claims, and various resolutions.

• Public hearing on Resolution 2025-081 removing two single-family owner-occupied properties from BID #1 assessments
• Public hearing on Ordinance 5713 amending Fremont Municipal Code Section 10-710 related to BID #1 assessments
• Final reading of Ordinance 5712 to rezone property from R, Rural and GC, General Commercial to Mobile Home-Planned Development for Meadow Brook mobile home community
• Resolution 2025-108 authorizing purchase of a 2025 Ditch Witch JT5 directional drill from Ditch Witch Underground for $136,081.12 plus taxes
• Resolution 2025-110 authorizing purchase of a Cat 930 14A wheel loader for $285,200

The council adopted two ordinances updating municipal code and changing zoning for the Meadow Brook mobile home community. It also approved several large procurement contracts, including a directional drill and a wheel loader. Additional actions included appointing members to advisory boards and approving the consent agenda.

• Approved Ordinance 5713 amending Chapter 10, Article 7, Sec 10-710 (Yea: Ganem, Jensen, Sookram, Vaughan, Lathrop, Von Behren, Horner, Peterson)
• Approved Ordinance 5712 changing zoning to R, Rural and GC, General Commercial to Mobile Home‑Planned Development for Meadow Brook (Yea: Ganem, Jensen, Sookram, Vaughan, Lathrop, Von Behren, Horner, Peterson)
• Authorized purchase of a 2025 Ditch Witch JT5 Directional Drill for $136,081.12 (Yea: Ganem, Jensen, Sookram, Vaughan, Lathrop, Von Behren, Horner, Peterson)
• Authorized purchase of a Cat 930 14A Wheel Loader for $285,200 (Yea: Ganem, Jensen, Sookram, Vaughan, Lathrop, Von Behren, Horner, Peterson)
• Authorized sending Notice of Public Nuisance and Notice of Condemnation to owners of 85 S. Irving Street (Yea: Ganem, Jensen, Sookram, Vaughan, Lathrop, Von Behren, Horner, Peterson)
• Consented to Mayor’s appointment of Mallory Larsen and reappointment of Dave Mitchell and Kirk Diers to the Airport Advisory Committee (Yea: Ganem, Jensen, Sookram, Vaughan, Lathrop, Von Behren, Horner, Peterson)
• Consented to Mayor’s re‑appointments of Stan Darling, Rol Horeis, and Zach Carlson to the Planning Commission (Yea: Ganem, Jensen, Sookram, Vaughan, Lathrop, Von Behren, Horner, Peterson)
• Approved the Consent Agenda (Yea: Ganem, Jensen, Sookram, Vaughan, Lathrop, Von Behren, Horner, Peterson)

Utility and Infrastructure Board (June 2017 - Present)

The Utility and Infrastructure Board will consider approving minutes and accounts payable from April 29, 2025, then vote on the purchase of a 2025 Ditch Witch JT5 directional drill and leases for three Caterpillar machines. They will also consider a supplement to the SRF Environmental Services Agreement for the TAP/FEVR Rail-to-Trail Project.

• Consider purchase of a 2025 Ditch Witch JT5 Directional Drill from Ditch Witch Underground
• Consider approval of lease for a Caterpillar 303.5 Mini Excavator from Nebraska Machinery Company
• Consider approval of lease for a Caterpillar 305 Mini Excavator from Nebraska Machinery Company
• Consider purchase of a Cat 930 14AS Wheel Loader from NMC Cat
• Consider Supplement No. 1 to SRF Environmental Services Agreement for TAP/FEVR Rail-to-Trail Project

The Utility and Infrastructure Board approved several equipment purchases and leases, recommending the City Council authorize each. Items included a $136,081.12 directional drill, three Caterpillar excavator leases, a $285,200 wheel loader purchase, and an $8,600 skid steer lease. The board also approved a supplement to the SRF Environmental Services Agreement and adopted the April 29 minutes and accounts payable through May 13. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved minutes from April 29, 2025 – 5-0
• Approved accounts payable through May 13, 2025 – 5-0
• Recommended City Council authorize purchase of 2025 Ditch Witch JT5 directional drill for $136,081.12 plus taxes – 5-0
• Recommended City Council authorize lease of Caterpillar 303.5 Mini Excavator for $6,600.00 plus tax – 5-0
• Recommended City Council authorize lease of Caterpillar 305 Mini Excavator for $7,900.00 plus tax – 5-0
• Recommended City Council authorize purchase of Cat 930 14AS Wheel Loader for $285,200 – 5-0
• Recommended City Council authorize lease of Caterpillar 265 Skid Steer for $8,600.00 plus tax – 5-0
• Recommended City Council approve Supplement No.1 to SRF Environmental Services Agreement (Resolution 2025-113) – 5-0

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a study session to review and discuss a proposed comprehensive update of Chapter 11 of the Fremont Municipal Code (Unified Development Code), focusing on Articles 6 (General Development Standards) and 7 (Signs). No decisions will be made; this is a discussion-only session.

• Review and discuss proposed update of Unified Development Code, Articles 6 (General Development Standards) and 7 (Signs)

The commission voted to adjourn the May 7, 2025 study session, with five members in favor and no opposition. No formal actions on the Unified Development Code updates were taken; the commission only discussed proposed changes to Article 6 (General Development Standards) and Article 7 (Signs) and will continue the review next week.

• Adjourned meeting (5-0 vote)

Planning Commission

The Fremont Planning Commission is holding a series of study sessions in May 2025 to continue reviewing a comprehensive update of Chapter 11 of the Fremont Municipal Code (the Unified Development Code). No votes or decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion-only study session.

• Review of comprehensive update to the Unified Development Code (UDC) on May 7, 14, 21, and 28, 2025

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

Park & Recreation Board

The Parks & Recreation Board will vote on several park usage requests, including a multi-day permit for JCF Days Committee at Clemmons Park, Christens Field Outdoor Arena, Barnard, Splash Station, and City Auditorium, as well as a rate reduction application for that event. Other actions include a foam party permit for Bergan 6th Grade and a vendor permit for an ice cream cart at Milliken and Johnson Park. The board will also receive a recreation report and a director's update on facilities, parks/forestry, and the capital improvement plan.

• JCF Days Committee usage of Clemmons Park, Christens Field Outdoor Arena, Barnard, Splash Station, and City Auditorium on July 10-14, 2025
• JCF Days Committee rate reduction application for auditorium/outdoor arena use
• Bergan 6th Grade Elementary foam party graduation at Clemmons Park on May 21, 2025
• Bryon Monterroso vendor permit for GuateFreeze ice cream at Milliken and Johnson Park on Sundays
• Director's report on facilities update, parks/forestry, and Capital Improvement Plan

The board suspended the reading of the April 7 minutes. It approved several community event requests for park and auditorium use, including JCF Days, a Bergan elementary graduation, and a vendor ice‑cream stand, with no concerns. The board also approved fee waivers for the YLA Graduation and for certain days of the JCF Days auditorium use, and it renewed Midland University’s lease of Moller Field and removed set‑up/take‑down days from rental contracts.

• Suspended reading of April 7 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved JCF Days committee usage of multiple parks and auditorium July 10‑14 (motion carried)
• Approved Bergan 6th grade foam‑party graduation at Clemmons Park May 21 (motion carried)
• Approved Bryon Monterroso vendor use of Milliken and Johnson Parks on Sundays (motion carried)
• Approved 50% fee waiver for YLA Graduation auditorium use May 14 (motion carried)
• Approved 50% fee waiver for Thursday and Monday of JCF Days auditorium use; full price Fri‑Sun; restrooms closed (motion carried)
• Approved renewal of Midland University lease of Moller Field (motion carried)
• Approved removal of set‑up and take‑down days from rental contracts (motion carried)

Planning Commission

The April 30, 2025 Planning Commission study session has been cancelled. No public business will be conducted at this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled; no items were considered.

Planning Commission

The Fremont Planning Commission will hold a study session to review and discuss proposed comprehensive updates to Chapter 11 of the Municipal Code, specifically Articles 6 (General Development Standards) and 7 (Signs) of the Unified Development Code. No formal action is expected; this is a discussion-only item.

• Review proposed updates to Unified Development Code Articles 6 (General Development Standards) and 7 (Signs)

Public Safety Answering Point

The PSAP Governance Board will discuss and possibly take action on the Nebraska Regional Interoperability Network Interlocal Agreement, review reports from the March 19 blizzard and radio equipment repairs at the Power Plant, and consider changes to dispatch positions and staffing levels. The board will also review and act on the 2025/2026 and 2026/2027 PSAP budgets.

• Discuss and action on Nebraska Regional Interoperability Network Interlocal Agreement
• Report on activity and issues from March 19, 2025 blizzard
• Report and possible action on radio equipment repair at Power Plant
• Discuss and possible action on number of dispatch positions at new PSAP
• Review and action on PSAP budgets for 2025/2026 and 2026/2027

The board accepted the January 31, 2025 meeting minutes. It voted to recommend that the city and county sign a new interlocal agreement for the Nebraska Regional Interoperability Network. The board approved building six dispatch stations in the new PSAP and adopted the 2025‑26 and 2026‑27 budgets, adding one dispatcher full‑time position. All motions passed unanimously.

• Accepted Jan 31, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended city and county sign new NRIN interlocal agreement (unanimous)
• Approved construction of six dispatch stations in new PSAP (unanimous)
• Approved 2025/26 and 2026/27 PSAP budgets and addition of one dispatcher FTE (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will review several high-value infrastructure contracts and a zoning change for the Meadow Brook mobile home community. The body is also considering a government salary increase and updates to the Master Fee Schedule.

• Contract for Broad Street Overlay Project with Oldcastle Materials Midwest Co. for $1,526,233.90
• Contract for Installation of Cable-In-Conduit to Valley Corporation for $248,576.25
• Change order for Streets-Parks-Fleet Maintenance Building with Meco-Henne for $183,094.00
• Zoning change to Mobile Home-Planned Development for Meadow Brook mobile home community
• Ordinance 5714 regarding Government Salary Increase

The council voted 8‑yes to adopt Ordinance 5714, which raises city employee salaries. It also approved a $1,526,233.90 contract for the Broad Street Overlay Project with a unanimous vote. Additional actions included several contract awards, grant approvals, and firefighter appointments, all carried by unanimous votes.

• Ordinance 5714 (government salary increase) approved (8 yea)
• Awarded Broad Street Overlay contract to Oldcastle Materials Midwest $1,526,233.90 (8 yea)
• Authorized Change Order with JEO Consulting for traffic signal improvement $56,500 (5 yea, 3 nay)
• Awarded Cable‑In‑Conduit contract to Valley Corporation $248,576.25 (8 yea)
• Authorized Change Order with Meco‑Henne for Streets‑Parks‑Fleet building $183,094.00 (8 yea)
• Awarded rental rehabilitation grant from Nebraska Affordable Housing Trust Fund $40,000 (8 yea)
• Awarded Downtown Revitalization CDBG funding $43,500 (8 yea)
• Confirmed appointments of Grant Jordan, Ryan Sullivan, Ethan Mullally as firefighters (8 yea)

Utility and Infrastructure Board (June 2017 - Present)

The Utility and Infrastructure Board will review several infrastructure projects, including street resurfacing and traffic signal engineering. The board is also considering contract awards for cable installation and additional repair costs for a centrifuge rebuild.

• Contract award for Broad Street Resurfacing Project to Oldcastle Materials Midwest Co. dba Omni Engineering
• Contract award for Cable-In-Conduit (CIC) installation to Valley Corporation
• Change order for traffic signal engineering at 23rd and Somers and 23rd and Nye with JEO Consulting Group, Inc
• Change Order 004 for the Street – Parks – Fleet Maintenance Building
• Approval of 'No Parking During School Hours' signs on Union Street

The Utility and Infrastructure Board approved several financial items, including a $51,400 repair cost for Centrifuge #3 and a $183,094 change order for the Street‑Parks‑Fleet Maintenance Building. It also recommended the City Council approve contracts for a $248,576.25 cable‑in‑conduit installation, a $98,000 traffic‑signal engineering change order, and a Broad Street resurfacing contract. Additionally, the board approved placement of no‑parking signs on Union Street and adopted the meeting minutes and accounts payable.

• Approved minutes from April 8, 2025 and accounts payable (items 3‑4) – 5-0
• Approved additional repair cost for Centrifuge #3 – $51,400 – 5-0
• Approved Change Order 004 for Street‑Parks‑Fleet Maintenance Building – $183,094 – 5-0
• Approved contract award to Valley Corporation for cable‑in‑conduit installation – $248,576.25 – 5-0
• Approved change order agreement with JEO Consulting Group for traffic signals – $98,000 – 4-1
• Approved contract award to Oldcastle Materials Midwest Co. dba Omni Engineering for Broad Street resurfacing – 5-0
• Approved placement of ‘No Parking During School Hours’ signs on Union Street – 5-0

Planning Commission

The Fremont Planning Commission will hold a study session to review and discuss proposed updates to Chapter 11 of the Municipal Code, specifically Articles 6 (General Development Standards) and 7 (Signs) of the Unified Development Code. No votes or decisions will be taken; this is a discussion-only item.

• Review of proposed updates to Unified Development Code Article 6: General Development Standards
• Review of proposed updates to Unified Development Code Article 7: Signs

The commission held a study session on April 23, 2025 to discuss updates to Article 6 General Development Standards of the Unified Development Code. No formal actions or approvals were taken; the only vote was to adjourn the meeting, which passed 6‑0.

• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Library Board

The Library Board will meet to discuss updates to the Policy Manual and check in on board continuing education. The session will also include reports on library statistics and March 2025 expenditures.

• Review of Policy Manual updates
• Board Continuing Education check-in
• Finance-Library Expenditures Reports for March 2025
• Library Director’s Report including statistics

The Library Board adopted the April 21 agenda with a 4‑0 vote. It then approved the March 17, 2025 board minutes, also 4‑0. The meeting was adjourned by a 5‑0 vote.

• Adopted agenda for April 21, 2025 meeting (4-0)
• Approved March 17, 2025 board minutes (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Planning Commission

The April 21, 2025 Planning Commission meeting has been cancelled because of an error in notification. No items were scheduled for discussion or decision.

Airport Advisory Committee

The Fremont Airport Advisory Committee will receive an update on REIL status and discuss maintenance items, including PAPI light and hangar re-sheeting updates. No action items are scheduled. The committee will also approve the minutes from the March 21st meeting.

• Update on REIL status
• Discussion of PAPI light update
• Discussion of hangar re-sheeting update
• Approval of March 21st meeting minutes

The Airport Advisory Committee approved the March 21, 2025 meeting minutes after a motion by Mitch Schneringer and second by Alison Adams, with all five present members voting in favor. No new action items were proposed. The committee discussed several maintenance topics but took no formal actions. The meeting was adjourned by a motion from Alison Adams, seconded by Mitch Schneringer, with the same five members voting to adjourn.

• Approved March 21, 2025 meeting minutes (5‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (5‑0)

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission will hold a routine meeting to approve prior minutes and conduct interviews for Firefighter/EMT positions. The interviews may be held in executive session. No other substantive actions or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Approve minutes of March 25, 2025 meeting
• Conduct Firefighter/EMT interviews (may go into executive session)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a study session to review and discuss proposed comprehensive updates to the Fremont Municipal Code. The discussion focuses on Chapter 11, specifically Articles 6 and 7.

• Proposed update to Unified Development Code (UDC) Article 6: General Development Standards
• Proposed update to Unified Development Code (UDC) Article 7: Signs

The Planning Commission discussed proposed updates to Article 6 of the Unified Development Code, including landscape definitions, tier distinctions, invasive species links, parking lot interior landscaping, and irrigation standards. No formal approvals or rejections were recorded. The only decision made was to adjourn the meeting, carried by a 5-0 vote.

• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Business Improvement District

The Downtown Business Improvement District Board will discuss and possibly take action on a proposed amendment to an ordinance, parking lot design, special assessments, recommendations for the new Unified Development Code, and the Arches on 6th and Main Street. The meeting also includes committee reports and a MainStreet report. The board may adjust the order of items and enter executive session if necessary.

• Discussion and possible action on proposed amendment to Ordinance
• Discussion and possible action on parking lot design
• Discussion and possible action on Special Assessments
• Discussion and possible action on recommendations for the new UDC
• Discussion and possible action on the Arches on 6th and Main Street

The board approved an amendment to Ordinance No5713, exempting owner‑occupied single‑family residences from the special assessment. It also approved a design and survey contract for the 6th & Park parking lot, limited to $18,000. Additional actions included approving flag‑related invoices up to $5,000 and accepting a board member’s resignation.

• Approved amendment to Ordinance No5713 to exempt single‑family residential (owner occupied) – vote 8‑0
• Approved design and survey for 6th & Park parking lot, contract not to exceed $18,000 – vote 9‑0
• Approved flag invoices not to exceed $5,000 for replacement and installation – vote 8‑0
• Accepted resignation of Vince O'Conner and directed recommendation for replacement to the Mayor – vote 7‑1
• Approved minutes of March 18, 2025 meeting with amendments – vote 8‑0
• Adjourned meeting at 1:15 pm – vote 8‑0

Planning Commission

The Fremont Planning Commission will hold a study session to review proposed updates to the Unified Development Code (UDC), specifically Articles 6 (General Development Standards) and 7 (Signs). No votes or decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting.

• Review of proposed amendments to UDC Articles 6 (General Development Standards) and 7 (Signs)

The commission reviewed proposed updates to Article 6 of the Unified Development Code, discussing parking calculations, downtown district parking, bicycle parking, occupancy load calculations, vertical clearance authority, and front‑yard surfacing. No formal approvals, amendments, or rejections were adopted. The meeting was adjourned by a motion that passed 5‑0.

• Motion to adjourn carried 5-0

City Council

The council will hold a public hearing and first reading of Ordinance 5712 to rezone 32 acres of the Meadow Brook mobile home community from Rural and General Commercial to Mobile Home-Planned Development. They will also consider appointments of a police officer and detective, a $447,525 contract for engineering services, a construction manager at risk contract for a new police/911 center, and an interlocal agreement with Dodge County for a turn lane. Several consent agenda items include FAA grant application, waiver of approach width, and annual reports.

• Ord. 5712: Change of zoning for Meadow Brook mobile home community (5776 Platte River Rd.) to Mobile Home-Planned Development
• Res. 2025-079: Award $447,525 to Burns & McDonnell for ALP engineering
• Res. 2025-088: Authorize CMAR contract with Sampson Construction for Police/911 Center
• Res. 2025-089: Interlocal agreement with Dodge County for turn lane construction
• Appointments: Gavin Peterson as Police Officer, Nickalaus Heidlage as Police Detective

The council approved a resolution authorizing the mayor to execute the development agreement with Kenna Investments II for the Meadowbrook Manufactured Home Community Project. Several other actions were approved, including a $447,525 professional services contract with Burns & McDonnell and an increase to city credit‑card limits. A proposal to remove traffic lights and add stop signs at 23rd Street and Somers Avenue was rejected.

• Approved Development Agreement with Kenna Investments II for Meadowbrook project (8-0)
• Approved $447,525 professional services contract to Burns & McDonnell Engineering (8-0)
• Approved increase of City credit‑card limits (8-0)
• Approved interlocal agreement with Dodge County for turn lane construction (7-1)
• Approved purchase agreement with Waterflex Software for city‑owned property (8-0)
• Confirmed appointment of Gavin Peterson as Police Officer (8-0)
• Confirmed appointment of Nickalaus Heidlage as Police Detective (8-0)
• Failed motion to remove traffic lights and add four stop signs at 23rd St & Somers Ave (3-5)

Utility and Infrastructure Board (June 2017 - Present)

The Utility and Infrastructure Board will meet on April 8, 2025, to discuss several items including the removal of a traffic signal at 23rd and Somers Avenue. They will also consider awarding a professional services contract for the Airport Layout Plan to Burns & McDonnell and approving a related FAA grant application. The consent agenda includes approving minutes and accounts payable totaling over $5.4 million. Additionally, they will receive audited financial statements and a traffic committee report.

• Consider removal of traffic signal at 23rd and Somers Avenue
• Consider award of professional services for Airport Layout Plan to Burns & McDonnell Engineering Company, Inc.
• Consider approval of Airport Layout Plan grant application to FAA
• Approve accounts payable through April 8, 2025, totaling $5,435,803.58
• Receive audited financial statements for fiscal year ending September 30, 2024 from Forvis LLP

The Utility and Infrastructure Board voted unanimously to recommend the removal of the traffic signal at 23rd Street and Somers Avenue to the City Council. It also approved a professional‑services award to Burns & McDonnell for the Airport Layout Plan and recommended the FAA grant application for the plan. Additional items approved included the consent agenda, receipt of audited financial statements, and the March 25 traffic committee report.

• Approved consent agenda items (minutes and accounts payable) (4‑0)
• Recommended City Council receive FY 2024 audited financial statements (4‑0)
• Recommended City Council receive March 25 traffic committee report (4‑0)
• Recommended award of professional services for Airport Layout Plan to Burns & McDonnell (4‑0)
• Recommended City Council approve FAA grant application for Airport Layout Plan (4‑0)
• Recommended City Council approve removal of traffic signal at 23rd & Somers (4‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (4‑0)

Housing Rehabilitation Board

The board will consider approving a $40,000 forgivable loan for rental rehabilitation of a Fremont property. They will also approve minutes from the July 2023 meeting.

• Consider rental rehabilitation application for $40,000 forgivable loan
• Approve minutes of July 13, 2023 meeting

The Fremont Housing Rehabilitation Board unanimously adopted the minutes from the July 13, 2023 meeting. It also unanimously approved rental rehabilitation funds of up to $40,000 for applicant #101825. The board then adjourned the meeting at 12:19 p.m.

• Approved July 13, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved rental rehabilitation funds up to $40,000 for applicant #101825 (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 12:19 p.m. (4-0)

Park & Recreation Board

The Fremont Parks & Recreation Board will discuss proposed changes to Master Fees and the creation of a Ridge Cemetery Assistant Position. The board will also vote on a request from Linda Brammer to use Ronin on June 7th from 9am-7pm. Updates from the Recreation Director and Director on spring programs, facilities, parks/forestry, and the Capital Improvement Plan will be presented.

• Action item: Request from Linda Brammer to use Ronin on June 7th, 9am-7pm.
• Discussion: Proposed changes to Master Fees.
• Discussion: Ridge Cemetery Assistant Position.
• Recreation Report: Spring Recreation program update.
• Director Report: Facilities, Parks/Forestry, and Capital Improvement Plan updates.

The Parks & Recreation Board suspended the reading of the March 3, 2025 minutes. It approved the Full Life Church’s request to use Ronin Park on June 7. The board recommended that the City Council approve minor changes to the Master Fee Schedule and also recommended hiring full‑time staff for the parks and forestry departments.

• Suspended reading of March 3, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved Full Life Church use of Ronin Park June 7, 9 am‑7 pm (motion carried)
• Recommended council approve minor changes to Master Fee Schedule (motion carried)
• Recommended hiring full‑time staff for parks and forestry departments (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Planning Commission

The Fremont Planning Commission will hold a study session to review and discuss proposed updates to Articles 5 and 6 of the Unified Development Code, covering use-specific standards and general development standards. No votes or decisions are scheduled. The session is open to the public.

• Review of proposed comprehensive update to Chapter 11 (Unified Development Code), Articles 5 and 6

The Planning Commission held a study session without a quorum and discussed updates to the Unified Development Code. Commissioners decided to keep the accessory dwelling provisions as they are, to treat car wash uses separately from drive‑throughs, and to move child‑care center provisions out of the Home Occupation section. Additional language was proposed for outdoor accessory uses, outdoor dining, floodway setbacks, and yard‑sale limits, but no formal votes were recorded.

• Leave Accessory Dwelling provisions unchanged
• Treat car wash uses separately from drive‑through primary use
• Move child‑care center out of Home Occupation section
• Add definition for Outdoor Activity/Operation/Storage accessory uses
• Add drinking allowance to Outdoor Dining category and conditional use in AG District
• Require concrete or asphalt patch plants to be at least 600 ft from floodways
• Limit garage/yard sales to no more than four per year
• No quorum; meeting adjourned without formal approvals

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is establishing a schedule to review a proposed comprehensive update of chapter 11 of the Fremont Municipal Code, also known as the Unified Development Code (UDC).

• Review of proposed comprehensive update of chapter 11 of the Fremont Municipal Code (UDC)

Civil Service Commission

The Fremont Civil Service Commission will meet to approve past meeting minutes, appoint a chairman, and conduct interviews for police detective and officer positions. The Commission may enter executive session for the interviews.

• Approve minutes of October 21, 2024 meeting
• Appoint Chairman
• Police Detective Interviews (may go into executive session)
• Police Officer Interviews (may go into executive session)

City Council

The City Council and Community Development Agency will hold a joint meeting that includes public hearings on the Wholestone Farms redevelopment project, specifically a $2,615,000 TIF note (Phase 1) and an amendment to extend project deadlines to 2029-2030. The council will also vote on several contracts, including a wheel loader purchase for $447,000, a substation transformer project for $1.84 million, and the North Broad Street Viaduct rehabilitation design for $376,850. Consent agenda items cover routine approvals such as minutes, claims, a police forensic services MOU renewal, and a farmers market parking lot use.

• Resolution 2025-003: Authorizing TIF Note Phase 1 for Wholestone Farms Redevelopment ($2,615,000)
• Resolution 2025-002: First Amendment to Wholestone Farms Redevelopment Agreement (extending project completion to 2029)
• Resolution 2025-066: Purchase of a 2025 972Cat Wheel Loader ($447,000)
• Resolution 2025-072: Substation Transformer Project contract to Virginia Transformer Corp ($1,837,338.73)
• Resolution 2025-065: Award of North Broad Street Viaduct Rehabilitation design bid to Speece Lewis Engineers ($376,850)

The council approved several financial and procurement actions, including a $2,615,000 TIF note for the Wholestone Farms redevelopment and a $447,000 wheel loader purchase. It also awarded major contracts for a substation transformer and a viaduct rehabilitation. Salary ordinances for city officials were finalized after votes. All listed actions were carried by unanimous or majority votes.

• Approved Mayor's authority to sign First Amendment to Wholestone Farms Redevelopment Agreement (Yea: Ganem, Lathrop, Von Behren, Jensen, Horner, Vaughan, Sookram)
• Authorized issuance of TIF Note Phase 1 for Wholestone Farms Redevelopment Project, $2,615,000 (Yea: Ganem, Lathrop, Von Behren, Jensen, Horner, Vaughan, Sookram)
• Approved Consent to Pledge and Collateral Assignment of TIF notes for Yager Hospitality LLC (Yea: Ganem, Lathrop, Von Behren, Jensen, Horner, Vaughan, Sookram)
• Authorized purchase of 2025 972Cat Wheel Loader, $447,000 (Yea: Ganem, Jensen, Sookram, Lathrop, Von Behren, Vaughan, Horner)
• Awarded Substation Transformer Project contract to Virginia Transformer Corp, $1,837,338.73 (Yea: Ganem, Jensen, Sookram, Lathrop, Von Behren, Vaughan, Horner)
• Awarded North Broad Street Viaduct Rehabilitation contract to Speece Lewis Engineers Inc, $376,850 (Yea: Ganem, Jensen, Sookram, Lathrop, Von Behren, Vaughan, Horner)
• Approved Government Salary Ordinance (Ordinance 5710) (Yea: Ganem, Jensen, Sookram, Vaughan, Lathrop, Horner; Nay: Von Behren)
• Approved Salary Ordinance for Mayor, Council, and Utility Board (Ordinance 5709) (Yea: Ganem, Jensen, Sookram, Vaughan, Lathrop, Horner, Von Behren)

Utility and Infrastructure Board (June 2017 - Present)

The Utility and Infrastructure Board is meeting to review several infrastructure project bids, contract change orders, and utility resolutions. The board will also consider approving utility fund claims totaling $3,130,854.64.

• Bid from Steenblock Erectors to re-sheet exterior of T-Hangers Unit# 1-8
• Contract award to Speece Lewis Engineers, Inc. for North Broad Street Viaduct Rehabilitation Project
• Contract award to Virginia Transformer Corporation for a substation transformer
• Change orders for Broad Street Resurfacing (Civil Solutions, LLC) and 2024 Traffic Signal Improvements (Sadler Electric)
• Resolution 2025-074 to authorize GDS and Associates to complete an Integrated Resource Plan (IRP)

The Utility and Infrastructure Board unanimously approved a series of resolutions and contract actions. It ratified the temporary emergency credit limit increases as permanent and approved change orders and awards for the Broad Street resurfacing, Northern Natural Gas right of first refusal, a substation transformer, traffic signal improvements, the North Broad Street viaduct rehabilitation, and an integrated resource plan. All motions passed with a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved Resolution 2025-076 affirming emergency declaration (5-0)
• Approved change order to Civil Solutions contract, $33,693, revising total to $92,478 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-068 authorizing utility GM to sign Northern Natural Gas Right of First Refusal notice (5-0)
• Awarded substation transformer contract to Virginia Transformer Corporation (5-0)
• Approved change order to Sadler Electric for 2024 Traffic Signal Improvements, $81,976.73 (5-0)
• Awarded North Broad Street Viaduct Rehabilitation Project to Speece Lewis Engineers, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-074 authorizing GDS and Associates Integrated Resource Plan, $137,400 sole source (5-0)
• Ratified emergency credit limit increases on a permanent basis (5-0)

Airport Advisory Committee

The Fremont Airport Advisory Committee will discuss the REIL decommission study from the FAA, receive an Airport Layout Plan (ALP) update from Public Works, and address intermittent PAPI light issues. The committee will also follow up on a sublet letter and hear maintenance updates, including concrete repair and hangar re-sheeting. The meeting is primarily informational with no major decisions expected.

• REIL decommission study by FAA
• ALP update from Public Works
• Intermittent PAPI light issue update
• Follow up on sublet letter
• Hangar re-sheeting update

The Airport Advisory Committee approved the February 21, 2025 meeting minutes. Members agreed that decommissioning the REILs would be a safety issue and will draft a supportive letter. The committee noted the ALP project estimate of $440,000 and that the grant application is due April 8, 2025. The meeting was adjourned at 9:12 A.M.

• Approved February 21, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous vote of present members)
• Agreed to support keeping REILs functioning; letter to be drafted (no formal vote recorded)
• Noted ALP project estimate of $440,000 and grant deadline (no decision made)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous vote of present members)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission study session scheduled for March 19, 2025, has been cancelled because of the weather. No items were discussed or decided.

Planning Commission

The Fremont Planning Commission will hold a study session to review and discuss proposed updates to Articles 5 (Use Specific Standards) and 6 (General Development Standards) of the Unified Development Code (UDC), which is Chapter 11 of the Fremont Municipal Code. This is a discussion-only work session; no votes or public hearings are scheduled. The meeting is open to the public.

• Review and discuss proposed comprehensive update of Chapter 11 (Unified Development Code), Articles 5 and 6

Business Improvement District

The Downtown Business Improvement District Board will consider contracts for service with MainStreet, event sponsorships, and recommendations for the new UDC (Urban Development Code). They will also discuss the Arches on 6th and Main Street, parking lots, and receive committee reports. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and public comment.

• Discussion and possible action on contracts for service with MainStreet
• Discussion and possible action on event sponsorships
• Discussion and possible action on recommendations for the new UDC
• Discussion and possible action on the Arches on 6th and on Main Street
• Discussion and possible action on the Parking Lots

The Fremont Business Improvement District Board approved the Mainstreet contract at $7,500 paid quarterly and increased the event sponsorship program to $15,000, with a requirement that at least 50% be spent on direct marketing. The board also voted to recommend several land-use classifications for the new UDC codes, including permitting automotive (except on Main and 6th Streets), fuel sales, drive-thrus, childcare (except on Main Street), retail over 5,000 sq ft, and multi-tenant units. No action was taken on the arches project or parking lots.

• Approved Mainstreet contract at $7,500 paid quarterly (9-0)
• Approved event sponsorship program increase to $15,000 with 50% direct marketing requirement (10-0)
• Recommended automotive as permitted except on Main and 6th Streets from Broad to D Street (10-0)
• Recommended fuel sales as permitted (10-0)
• Recommended drive-thrus as permitted if meeting downtown criteria (10-0)
• Recommended childcare as permitted except on Main Street (10-0)
• Recommended retail over 5,000 sq ft as permitted with no restriction (10-0)
• Recommended multi-tenant units as permitted (10-0)

Library Board

The Keene Memorial Library Board will consider approving the January 27, 2025, meeting minutes and review a policy manual with winter 2025 revisions. The board will also receive the library director's report, statistics, and library expenditure reports for January and February 2025.

• Review of proposed policy manual updates (Winter 2025 revision)
• Approval of January 27, 2025, meeting minutes
• Library expenditure reports for January and February 2025 (attached)
• Library director's report including monthly review and statistics
• Board continuing education update

The Keene Memorial Library Board met on March 17, 2025, and approved the meeting agenda and the January 27, 2024 minutes, both by 4-0 votes with one member absent. The board discussed continuing education webinars and policy manual updates, but took no formal action on either item. Reports were presented with no action taken.

• Adopted current agenda (4-0, 1 absent)
• Approved January 27, 2024 minutes (4-0, 1 absent)
• Adjourned at 8:10 p.m. (4-0, 1 absent)

Planning Commission

The regularly scheduled March 17, 2025 Planning Commission meeting has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a study session to review and discuss proposed updates to Articles 5 (Use Specific Standards) and 6 (General Development Standards) of the Unified Development Code (Chapter 11 of the Fremont Municipal Code). This is a discussion only; no votes or decisions are scheduled.

• Review and discuss proposed comprehensive update of UDC Articles 5 and 6

Ridge Cemetery Association

The Ridge Cemetery Association Board will meet to review reports from the secretary, treasurer, sexton, and Parks and Recreation. The agenda contains no specific items for decision or discussion.

City Council

The City Council and Community Development Agency will jointly consider resolutions to amend the Downtown Redevelopment Plan and authorize Tax Increment Financing (TIF) for the RVR Bank project. A separate public hearing will be held for a conditional use permit for RVR Bank. The council will also vote on several contracts, including a $350,000 Safe Streets plan, $319,089 centrifuge maintenance agreement, and $69,485 well repairs, plus change orders with Meco-Henne totaling over $1.5 million. Two salary ordinances (government and utility) will receive their third and final readings.

• Resolution 2025-060: Redevelopment agreement with TIF for RVR Bank project
• Resolution 2025-055: Public hearing for RVR Bank conditional use permit
• Resolution 2025-061: Contract with JEO for Safe Streets for All Comprehensive Plan ($350,000)
• Resolution 2025-062: Change order with Meco-Henne for $1,673,148
• Resolution 2025-064: Repairs to well casing and screen ($69,485)

The Fremont City Council approved a series of resolutions to amend the Downtown Redevelopment Plan and authorize the RVR Bank Redevelopment Project, including the use of Tax Increment Financing (TIF). The council also approved a redevelopment agreement for the project. All votes were unanimous with 8 members present.

• Approved Resolution 2025-004 amending the Downtown Redevelopment Plan.
• Approved Resolution 2025-005 amending the Redevelopment Project to implement the RVR Bank project.
• Approved Resolution 2025-006 authorizing the use of TIF for the RVR Bank Redevelopment Agreement.
• Approved Resolution 2025-055 granting a Conditional Use Permit for RVR Bank.
• Approved Resolution 2025-058 amending the Downtown Redevelopment Plan.
• Approved Resolution 2025-059 amending the Redevelopment Project for the RVR Bank project.
• Approved Resolution 2025-060 approving the Redevelopment Agreement including TIF for the RVR Bank project.
• Approved Ordinance 5706 (Government Salary) and Ordinance 5707 (Utility Salary) on final reading.

Utility and Infrastructure Board (June 2017 - Present)

The Utility and Infrastructure Board will discuss several infrastructure projects, including wellfield maintenance and airport loan requests. The board is also considering the purchase of a new wheel loader and a safety action plan contract.

• Purchase of a 2025 972-14 Cat Wheel Loader from Nebraska Machinery Cat (NMC)
• Award of the Safe Streets for All (SS4A) Comprehensive Safety Action Plan to JEO Consulting Group, Inc.
• Resolution 2025-064 for casing and screen replacement to Wellfield Well #1 by Layne Christiansen
• Resolution 2025-062 for additional storage at the Street – Parks – Fleet Maintenance Building with Meco-Henne
• Utility funds claims totaling $3,031,256.55

The Utility and Infrastructure Board unanimously recommended several items to the City Council, including the purchase of a 2025 Cat wheel loader for $447,000, a $60,600 airport hangar loan, and a $70,000 safety plan contract. All votes were 5-0. The board also approved the consent agenda and received the treasury report.

• Approved consent agenda (minutes, accounts payable) 5-0
• Recommended APPA-NERCA Mutual Aid Agreement to City Council 5-0
• Recommended $60,600 Revolving Hangar Loan for airport to City Council 5-0
• Recommended JEO Consulting for SS4A Safety Action Plan ($70,000 local match) to City Council 5-0
• Recommended $447,000 Cat wheel loader purchase to City Council 5-0
• Recommended change order credit with Meco-Henne to City Council 5-0
• Recommended change order for additional storage with Meco-Henne to City Council 5-0
• Recommended $69,485 well #1 repair payment to Layne Christiansen to City Council 5-0

Park & Recreation Board

The Parks & Recreation Board will vote on a request from Debbie Baker to hold a fishing derby at Johnson Lake on June 14, 2025. They will also receive the Recreation Report and Director's Report covering facilities, parks/forestry updates, and the Capital Improvement Plan. The meeting includes one action item and routine reports.

• Action item: Debbie Baker's request for a fishing derby at Johnson Lake on June 14, 2025
• Recreation report by Schwanke on winter recreation activities
• Director's report by Hansen on facilities, parks/forestry, and the Capital Improvement Plan

The board approved the Debbie Baker Fishing Derby's use of Johnson Park/Lake on June 14, 2025, with no concerns. They also suspended the reading of the February minutes. The meeting included reports on winter activities, summer staffing, and park projects, but no other formal votes were taken.

• Approved Debbie Baker Fishing Derby use of Johnson Park/Lake on June 14, 2025
• Suspended reading of February 3, 2025 minutes

Planning Commission

The Fremont Planning Commission will hold a study session to review and discuss proposed updates to Articles 5 (Use Specific Standards) and 6 (General Development Standards) of the Unified Development Code (Chapter 11 of the Municipal Code). No decisions or votes are scheduled; the session is for discussion only.

• Review of proposed update to Article 5: Use Specific Standards
• Review of proposed update to Article 6: General Development Standards

City Council

The City Council will hold a Board of Equalization public hearing on Business Improvement District #1 assessments totaling $62,661.12, then move to a regular meeting. Among several items, the Council will consider a conditional use permit for an event center, a liquor license for Greens Tavern, and second readings of salary and truck-traffic ordinances. New business includes a development agreement for the Menn Event Center and a bid for the 2025 pavement rehabilitation project.

• Resolution 2025-040 setting Business Improvement District #1 assessments at $62,661.12
• Public hearing for a Class I liquor license at 1441 N Bell St (Greens Tavern, LLC)
• Conditional use permit for an event center at 3551 N Somers Ave
• Award of 2025 Pavement Rehab bid to C-R Menn Concrete LLC for $257,408.50
• Development agreement with Rodger and Debra Menn for the Menn Event Center project

The Fremont City Council approved a final reading of Ordinance 5708 prohibiting through semi-truck traffic, a conditional use permit for an event center at 3551 N. Somers Ave., and a $257,408.50 pavement rehab contract. It also awarded a 3-year audit services contract to Forvis Mazars for $363,250 and approved a change order for the Street-Parks-Fleet Maintenance Building. A proposed amendment to the Government Salary Ordinance failed, and the council held second readings for salary ordinances.

• Approved Ordinance 5708 prohibiting through semi-truck traffic (8-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for event center at 3551 N. Somers Ave. (8-0)
• Awarded 2025 Pavement Rehab bid to C-R Menn Concrete LLC for $257,408.50 (consent agenda)
• Awarded audit services to Forvis Mazars, LLP for 3 years, $363,250 (8-0)
• Authorized change order to Meco-Henne for Street-Parks-Fleet Maintenance Building, $251,505 (8-0)
• Approved Development Agreement with Rodger and Debra Menn for Menn Event Center Project (8-0)
• Failed to amend Government Salary Ordinance (2-6)
• Approved liquor license for Greens Tavern, LLC at 1441 N Bell St (8-0)

Utility and Infrastructure Board (June 2017 - Present)

The Fremont Utility and Infrastructure Board will consider awarding a bid for audit services to Forvis Mazars, LLP, approving an outside sewer connection at 5776 W Platte River Road, and authorizing a change order for additional user IDs and digital certificates for the OATI AMI software. The board will also receive the 2024 Collection Activity Report and consider a centrifuge maintenance agreement. Consent items include approval of minutes and accounts payable totaling nearly $5 million.

• Consider award of bid to Forvis Mazars, LLP for audit services
• Consider approval of application for outside city sewer connection at 5776 W Platte River Road
• Consider change order for additional user IDs and digital certificates for OATI AMI software
• Consider resolution authorizing change order to Meco-Henne for Street-Parks-Fleet Maintenance Building
• Consider approval of centrifuge maintenance agreement with GEA Mechanical Equipment

The Utility and Infrastructure Board voted 5-0 to recommend City Council approve awarding the audit services bid to Forvis Mazars, LLP. The board also recommended approval of an outside city sewer connection at 5776 W Platte River Road, a change order for OATI AMI software user IDs, receiving the 2024 Collection Activity Report, a change order for the Street-Parks-Fleet Maintenance Building, and a centrifuge maintenance agreement with GEA Mechanical Equipment. All recommendations passed unanimously.

• Recommended awarding audit services bid to Forvis Mazars, LLP (5-0)
• Recommended approving outside city sewer connection at 5776 W Platte River Road (5-0)
• Recommended authorizing change order for OATI AMI software user IDs and digital certificates (5-0)
• Recommended receiving the 2024 Collection Activity Report (5-0)
• Recommended approving Resolution 2025-047 change order to Meco-Henne for Street-Parks-Fleet Maintenance Building, $251,505 plus taxes (5-0)
• Recommended approving Centrifuge Maintenance Agreement with GEA Mechanical Equipment, $104,267 year one, $106,349 year two, $108,476 year three (5-0)

Citizens Advisory Review Committee

The Citizens Advisory Review Committee will consider approving minutes from its November 2024 meeting and review the fund balance and quarterly report for the LB840 economic development program. No new applications or policy decisions are on the agenda; the meeting is primarily procedural and informational.

• Approval of minutes from November 26, 2024 meeting
• Review of LB840 fund balance showing $3,054,980.58 total assets and $1,358,307.45 in committed funds
• Review of quarterly report summarizing project statuses, including defaults and performance-based agreements

Airport Advisory Committee

The Airport Advisory Committee will meet to discuss maintenance and operational requests. The body is conducting a final review of a private hangar and land lease contract for a site in the northeast portion of the airport property.

• Final review of a private hangar/land lease contract for 0.317 acres at $200.00 per month
• Civil Air Patrol request for additional landscaping item storage
• Update on intermittent Papi light issues
• Discussion of concrete damage caused by snow removal

The committee voted to approve the January meeting minutes and discussed several items. It declined to approve a storage container for Civil Air Patrol landscaping items but is open to considering an approved shed. The committee also discussed upgrading intermittent Papi lights and will have legal review suggested amendments to the private hangar/land lease contract.

• Approved January 17, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Denied storage container for Civil Air Patrol landscaping items
• Agreed to consider an approved shed for Civil Air Patrol
• Discussed future budgeting for Papi light upgrades
• Referred contract amendments to legal review

Planning Commission

The Fremont Planning Commission holds a study session to review and discuss proposed updates to Chapter 11 of the Municipal Code (Unified Development Code), focusing on Use Specific Standards (Article 5) and General Development Standards (Article 6). No decisions are made; this is a discussion-only meeting.

• Review and discuss proposed comprehensive update of Chapter 11 (Unified Development Code), Articles 5 and 6

Business Improvement District

The Downtown Business Improvement District Board will discuss updates for a February 25 City Council public hearing regarding BID assessments. The board will also consider actions regarding downtown parking, food trucks, and street decorations.

• Preparation for February 25 City Council public hearing on BID assessments
• Discussion on UDC
• Action on Christmas decorations
• Action on arches on 6th and Main Street
• Discussion on parking lot partnerships

The Business Improvement District Board met and approved the previous meeting's minutes, but took no substantive action on any agenda item. Discussions covered BID assessments and delinquent payments, the UDC, Christmas decorations, arches, parking lots, and food truck regulations, with no votes taken on these topics.

• Approved September 17, 2024 meeting minutes (8-0)
• No action on BID assessment update for public hearing
• No action on UDC update
• No action on Christmas decoration projects
• No action on arches project status
• No action on parking lot regulations
• No action on food truck complaints
• Adjourned at 1:12 pm (8-0)

Library Board

The Library Board will meet to discuss the Director's report and January 2025 financial expenditures. The meeting includes a review of monthly library statistics and a board continuing education update.

• Review of January 2025 Library Expenditures Reports
• Review of January 2025 statistics including 17,013 total checkouts
• Board Continuing Education Update
• Approval of January 27, 2024, minutes

The Keene Memorial Library Board held a regular meeting with no substantive decisions. Members adopted the meeting agenda and approved the December 16, 2024 minutes, both by 4-0 votes. The library director presented the annual report and reminded the board about Open Meetings Act rules, but no action was taken on any reports or other items.

• Adopted meeting agenda (4-0)
• Approved December 16, 2024 board minutes (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will vote on amending the Downtown Redevelopment Plan to revise the redevelopment area and add a sub-area plan bounded by Broad, 9th, D, and Military. They will also consider three requests from RVR Bank for a redevelopment project, a conditional use permit for a drive-thru, and a sign plan at 210 E. Military Avenue. The meeting includes approval of four sets of minutes and a study session on Unified Development Code articles.

• Update to Downtown Redevelopment Plan with revised area and sub-area plan (Resolution PC2025-001)
• RVR Bank redevelopment project amendment to include bank, drive-thru, parking at 210 E. Military (Resolution PC2025-002)
• Conditional Use Permit for drive-thru accessory to bank at 210 E. Military
• Sign Plan for property at 210 E. Military
• Study session on UDC Articles 5, 6, and 7

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will vote on updating the Downtown Redevelopment Plan to revise its boundaries and include a sub-area plan bounded by Broad, 9th, D, and Military. It will also consider amendments to that plan for RVR Bank's redevelopment at 210 E. Military Ave, along with a conditional use permit for a drive-thru and a sign plan. After the regular meeting, a study session will discuss Unified Development Code articles on use standards, general development standards, and signs.

• Vote on Resolution #PC2025-001 to update Downtown Redevelopment Plan with revised area and sub-area plan bounded by Broad, 9th, D, and Military
• Vote on Resolution #PC2025-002 to amend Downtown Redevelopment Plan for RVR Bank redevelopment at 210 E. Military Ave
• Conditional Use Permit request by RVR Bank for drive-thru facility at 210 E. Military Ave
• Sign Plan request by RVR Bank at 210 E. Military Ave
• Study session on UDC Articles 5 (Use Specific Standards), 6 (General Development Standards), and 7 (Signs)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a study session to review and discuss a proposed comprehensive update to Chapter 11 of the Fremont Municipal Code. This update specifically concerns the Unified Development Code (UDC) Articles 5 and 6.

• Proposed update to UDC Article 5: Use Specific Standards
• Proposed update to UDC Article 6: General Development Standards

Ridge Cemetery Association

The Ridge Cemetery Association Board will hold a regular meeting to review minutes, receive the treasurer's and sexton's reports, discuss old business, and consider reappointments. The board will also hear a report from the Parks and Recreation Department. No specific financial figures or project names are mentioned in the agenda.

• Reappointments to be discussed under new business

City Council

The City Council will hold third readings of ordinances establishing electricity rate schedules and revising municipal code Section 3-318. New business includes awarding the JCF Park Amphitheater construction bid to JEO Architecture, affirming an emergency declaration for utility spending, authorizing memoranda of understanding with two labor unions, and first readings of salary ordinances and a truck traffic prohibition. Several consent items cover routine claims, minutes, appointments, and park use requests.

• Third reading of Ordinance 5704 establishing electricity rate schedules, replacing Ordinance 5670
• Resolution 2025-027 awarding JCF Park Amphitheater and auxiliary building construction bid to JEO Architecture, with capital improvement funding for FY26
• Resolution 2025-031 affirming emergency declaration by the Mayor and Utility General Manager for expenses exceeding the spending limit
• Motions to authorize memoranda of understanding with IBEW and AFSCME regarding wages
• First reading of Ordinance 5708 prohibiting through semi-truck traffic on certain streets

The Fremont City Council approved a bid for the JCF Park Amphitheater, auxiliary building, and landscaping, and passed ordinances establishing electricity rate schedules and revising municipal code. The council also approved several appointments, including a new City Clerk, and authorized the mayor to sign wage memorandums with two unions. All votes were unanimous except for two abstentions on appointments.

• Approved Resolution 2025-027 awarding JCF Park Amphitheater bid to JEO Architecture (7-0)
• Passed Ordinance 5704 establishing electricity rate schedules (7-0)
• Passed Ordinance 5705 revising Municipal Code Section 3-318 (7-0)
• Appointed Michael Chatterson as City Clerk (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-031 affirming emergency declaration for spending limit (7-0)
• Authorized mayor to sign wage MOU with IBEW and AFSCME (7-0 each)
• Approved Resolution 2025-024 for Kiel's Barber Shop parking lot use (7-0)
• Consented to re-appointments to boards; Lathrop abstained on Local Option Review Team, Horner on PSAP Board

Utility and Infrastructure Board (June 2017 - Present)

The Utility and Infrastructure Board will consider affirming an emergency declaration for repairs to U6 and U7 boilers and associated equipment. They will also vote on vacating Gene Steffy's utility easement, approving an addendum from Forvis Mazars for additional scope of work, and approving Supplement No. 1 for the Transportation Alternative Program and FEVR Rail to Trail project. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes and accounts payable totaling $3,908,934.81.

• Consider affirming emergency declaration for repairs to U6 and U7 boiler and associated equipment
• Consider request to vacate Gene Steffy's utility easement
• Consider approval of addendum from Forvis Mazars, LLC for additional scope of work
• Consider approval of Supplement No. 1 for the Transportation Alternative Program and FEVR Rail to Trail project
• Consent agenda: approve accounts payable from January 29 through February 11, 2025 totaling $3,908,934.81

The Utility and Infrastructure Board voted 5-0 to recommend City Council approve the vacation of a utility easement on lots 1 and 2 of Kirkland Addition and lots 5 and 6 of Kirkland First Addition. The board also recommended approving a $75,580 supplement for the FEVR Rail to Trail project, affirming an emergency declaration for boiler repairs, and other items. All votes were unanimous.

• Recommended vacation of utility easement on Kirkland Addition lots 1-2 and Kirkland First Addition lots 5-6 (5-0)
• Recommended receiving report of the treasury (5-0)
• Recommended approving resolution 2025-035 for Forvis Mazars addendum (5-0)
• Recommended approving resolution 2025-031 affirming emergency declaration for U6/U7 boiler repairs (5-0)
• Recommended authorizing mayor to sign supplement no. 1 for FEVR Rail to Trail project, $75,580 (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Fremont Planning Commission will hold a study session to review and discuss proposed updates to Chapter 11 of the municipal code, specifically Article 3 (Base District Standards), Article 4 (Overlay Districts), and Article 5 (Use Specific Standards) of the Unified Development Code. No votes or decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion-only session.

• Review and discuss proposed comprehensive update of Chapter 11 (Unified Development Code), Articles 3-5

Park & Recreation Board

The Fremont Parks & Recreation Board will hold a regular meeting to discuss ball field rentals and a proposed master fee schedule. They will also take action on a standard fee waiver/reduction application. The director will provide updates on facilities, parks/forestry, and the Capital Improvement Plan.

• Discussion of ball field rentals and master fee structure
• Action item on Standard Fee Waiver/Reduction Application
• Winter Recreation report from Schwanke
• Director report including facilities, parks/forestry, and Capital Improvement Plan updates
• Next meeting set for March 3, 2025 at Keene Memorial Library

The Fremont Parks & Recreation Board approved the Fremont Area Car Club's request to use Masonic Park West on Thursdays from Memorial Day to Labor Day, weather permitting, with the club providing insurance. The board also approved a new standard fee waiver/reduction application, which allows fee reductions up to 50 percent, pending council approval. Several other items were discussed, including park maintenance, summer planning, and the Johnson Park playground renovation project estimated at $1.9 million, which will go to council for approval in February.

• Approved Fremont Area Car Club use of Masonic Park West on Thursdays, Memorial Day to Labor Day (motion carried)
• Approved new standard fee waiver/reduction application allowing up to 50% fee reduction, pending council approval (motion carried)
• Suspended reading of January 6, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:44pm (motion carried)

Public Safety Answering Point

The PSAP Governance Board will meet to discuss funding for radio equipment power supplies and phone services. The board will also review draft budgets for 2025 through 2027 and potential contract changes with PS Rad Com.

• Possible action for $10,427.50 to replace Uninterruptible Power Supply for radio equipment at Power Plant
• Discussion on continuing phone services in PSAP EOC
• Possible action on contract changes with PS Rad Com
• Review of draft budgets for 2025/2026 and 2026/2027

The Fremont/Dodge County PSAP Governing Board approved funding for a new uninterruptible power supply (UPS) for radio equipment at the power plant, using $10,427 from reallocated budget funds. They also voted to disconnect all six landline phone circuits in the PSAP training room, freeing up licenses for other uses, and approved a 4% contract increase for radio administrator PS Rad Com, bringing the yearly sum to $84,160. The board reviewed draft budgets for 2025/2026 and 2026/2027, with a final review scheduled for April.

• Approved $10,427 UPS replacement for radio equipment at power plant (4-0)
• Approved disconnecting all six landline phone circuits in PSAP training room (3-1)
• Approved 4% contract increase for PS Rad Com, to $84,160 (4-0)
• Reviewed draft budgets for 2025/2026 and 2026/2027; final review in April

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is holding a study session to review and discuss proposed updates to the Fremont Municipal Code. The discussion focuses on Chapter 11, specifically Article 2 regarding the establishment of districts and Article 3 regarding base district standards.

• Proposed comprehensive update of Chapter 11 (Unified Development Code), Article 2 (Establishment of Districts)
• Proposed comprehensive update of Chapter 11 (Unified Development Code), Article 3 (Base District Standards)

City Council

The Fremont City Council will consider reissuing a $866,034 Tax Increment Financing (TIF) note for the Fountain Springs redevelopment project, originally issued in 2019 and misplaced twice. The agenda also includes routine approvals, equipment purchases totaling $659,994.53, ordinance readings on land-use and utility rates, and an executive session to discuss pending litigation and labor negotiations.

• Reissue $866,034 TIF note for Fountain Springs redevelopment project
• Purchase 2025 International CV515 truck with crane for $183,455
• Buy Cat M315 excavator for $368,320
• Renew three-year $108,219.53 IT equipment contract with Velocity EHS
• Amend Wellhead Protection Overlay District land-use rules via Ordinance 5703

The Fremont City Council approved a Local Option Economic Development Fund loan for Nevada IT Company, LLC dba WaterFlex, and authorized the purchase of a Cat M315 wheeled excavator. They also held readings for ordinances on wellhead protection, electricity rates, and municipal code revisions, and entered executive session for litigation and negotiations without taking action.

• Approved Resolution 2025-001 authorizing Mayor to sign duplicate TIF note for Fremont Enterprises, LLC (8-0)
• Approved consent agenda including claims, minutes, license applications, and Velocity EHS agreement (8-0)
• Received annual report from MainStreet of Fremont (8-0)
• Held third reading of Ordinance 5703 (Wellhead Protection Overlay District) (8-0)
• Held second reading of Ordinance 5704 (Electricity Rate Schedules) (8-0)
• Held second reading of Ordinance 5705 (Municipal Code Section 3-318) (8-0)
• Approved purchase of Cat M315 wheeled excavator with attachments (8-0)
• Approved WaterFlex Local Option Economic Development Fund loan application (8-0)

Utility and Infrastructure Board (June 2017 - Present)

The Utility and Infrastructure Board will discuss purchasing computer replacements for the 2025 IT technology refresh. The board is also reviewing a sewer connection application and a request to waive or reduce billing charges.

• Purchase of computer replacements for 2025 IT Technology Refresh/System Lifecycle
• Outside City Sewer Connection application at 5776 W Platte River Road
• Request from Brian Weber to waive or reduce bill charges

The Utility and Infrastructure Board voted unanimously to recommend City Council approval of a $108,219.53 computer replacement purchase for the 2025 IT refresh. It also recommended approving an outside-city sewer connection at 5776 W Platte River Road with a $100 fee, and recommended reducing Brian Weber's bill by 50% while denying his request to waive it. All votes were 5-0.

• Recommended approval of $108,219.53 computer purchase for 2025 IT refresh (5-0)
• Recommended approval of outside-city sewer connection at 5776 W Platte River Road with $100 fee (5-0)
• Recommended reducing Brian Weber's bill by 50%, denying full waiver (5-0)

Library Board

The Keene Memorial Library Board will meet to adopt the agenda, approve the December 16, 2024 minutes, and receive reports. The main items are the 2023-2024 annual report and December 2024 finance reports. No votes on policy changes or projects are on the agenda.

• Approval of December 16, 2024 meeting minutes
• Review of 2023-2024 annual report with circulation, programming, and budget data
• Finance report for December 2024 showing revenues and expenditures
• Library Director's report including Month in Review and monthly statistics
• Friends of the Library report

The Keene Memorial Library Board held a routine meeting with no substantive decisions. Members adopted the agenda and approved the December 16, 2024 minutes, both by 4-0 votes. Reports were presented but no action was taken on any of them.

• Adopted meeting agenda (4-0)
• Approved December 16, 2024 minutes (4-0)

Business Improvement District

The Downtown Business Improvement District Board will meet to elect officers, approve previous minutes, and discuss potential action on the Urban Development Code (UDC), holiday decorations, arches at 6th and Main Street, and parking lot partnerships. Committee reports and a MainStreet update are also on the agenda.

• Election of officers for the board
• Discussion and possible action on the Urban Development Code (UDC)
• Discussion and possible action on Christmas decorations
• Discussion and possible action on arches at 6th and Main Street
• Discussion and possible action on parking lot partnerships

The Business Improvement District Board voted unanimously to send a notice to Fremont's Planning Director and Planning Commission stating it does not support proposed landscaping requirements for downtown parking lots, preferring no such requirements. The board also elected officers and approved the previous meeting's minutes. No action was taken on archways or parking lots.

• Elected Tom Coday as Chairman, JJ Bixby as Vice Chairman, Howard Krasne as Secretary (6-0)
• Approved minutes of November 19, 2024 meeting (6-0)
• Approved sending notice opposing landscaping requirements for downtown parking lots (6-0)

Planning Commission

The Fremont Planning Commission will review the proposed comprehensive update of Chapter 11 of the Fremont Municipal Code, known as the Unified Development Code (UDC), which includes zoning and subdivision regulations and an updated zoning map. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from previous meetings. No other action items are on the agenda.

• Review of comprehensive update of Unified Development Code (UDC) — zoning and subdivision regulations
• Staff report recommends continuing review of the UDC draft
• Process initiated in November 2020, includes multiple stakeholder meetings and prior drafts

Airport Advisory Committee

The Fremont Airport Advisory Committee will meet to discuss updates on Revolving Hangar Loan Projects and maintenance items including PAPI lights. They will also discuss the Civil Air Patrol's use of buildings not under lease agreements. No action items are scheduled. The meeting will begin with approval of previous minutes.

• Update on Revolving Hangar Loan Projects
• Discussion of Civil Air Patrol use of buildings not under lease
• Update on PAPI lights
• Approval of December 20, 2024 meeting minutes

The Airport Advisory Committee approved the December 20, 2024 meeting minutes. They discussed updates on the revolving hangar loan project, which is awaiting state review before going to City Council, and considered action items including Civil Air Patrol building use, the ALP process, and a private lease contract. No final decisions were made on these discussion items.

• Approved December 20, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:45 A.M. (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council meets as the Board of Equalization to levy a special tax and assessment totaling $202,256.93 for Street Improvement Paving District No. 553 on South Howard Street. In regular session, the council will hold a public hearing on a conditional use permit for a self-storage facility and consider first readings of ordinances establishing electricity rate schedules and revising municipal code section 3-318.

• Levy special assessment totaling $202,256.93 for paving South Howard Street from Donna Street to existing pavement end (15-year repayment at 5% interest on affected properties)
• Public hearing on Resolution 2025-006 for a Conditional Use Permit for a self-storage facility at Diers Parkway and E. 24th Street (Lot 1 Menard Addition)
• First reading of Ordinance 5704 establishing new rate schedules for electricity, repealing Ordinance 5670
• First reading of Ordinance 5705 revising Municipal Code Section 3-318
• Approve purchase of 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD from Husker Auto (Resolution 2025-002)

The Fremont City Council approved a contract with Vogt Enterprises, Inc. for the Kavich Parking Lot Rehabilitation, and approved a work order for construction engineering services for the Kavich Parking Garage Rehabilitation Project. The council also approved a conditional use permit for a self-storage facility, a special tax assessment for street paving, and introduced ordinances on electricity rates and municipal code changes.

• Approved Resolution 2025-011 awarding Kavich Parking Lot Rehabilitation to Vogt Enterprises, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-013 Work Order 2 for construction engineering services for Kavich Parking Garage Rehabilitation (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-006 conditional use permit for self-storage facility at Diers Parkway and E. 24th St. (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-010 special tax assessment for street paving District No. 553 (7-1, Horner nay)
• Introduced Ordinance 5704 establishing electricity rate schedules (first reading)
• Introduced Ordinance 5705 revising Municipal Code Section 3-318 (first reading)
• Approved fee reduction request for Fremont and Bergan Schools Post Prom at Christensen Field (unanimous)
• Approved 'No Parking' signs on South Howard Court and '35 MPH' signs on Business Park Drive (unanimous)

Utility and Infrastructure Board (June 2017 - Present)

The Utility & Infrastructure Board will vote on several items including a new electric rate ordinance (5704) that would replace existing rates, and a special tax levy for street improvement paving District No. 553. Other items include renewing an NDOT banner permit, updating safety data management agreements, and approving purchases of software, a truck, and an excavator. The General Manager will also present a preliminary financial report.

• Consider Ordinance 5704 repealing and replacing Electric Rate Ordinance 5670
• Consider levying a special tax and assessment for Street Improvement Paving District No. 553
• Consider purchase of a 2025 International CV515 4WD Truck with crane and service body from Cornhusker International
• Consider purchase of a CAT M315 Wheeled Excavator with attachments from NMC CAT
• Consider purchase of a Locate Management Software from KorTerra

The Utility and Infrastructure Board voted 4-0 to recommend City Council approve the first reading of Ordinance 5704, which repeals and replaces the electric rate ordinance 5670. The board also recommended approval of several other items, including a $202,256.93 special assessment for street paving District No. 553, a three-year $13,870.68 contract with Velocity EHS for safety data sheet management, and purchases of a $183,455 truck and a $368,320 excavator. All votes were unanimous 4-0 with one member absent.

• Recommended City Council approve annual banner permit renewal with NDOT (4-0)
• Recommended City Council approve $202,256.93 special assessment for street paving District No. 553 (4-0)
• Recommended City Council approve 3-year $13,870.68 Velocity EHS SDS management agreement (4-0)
• Recommended City Council approve first reading of Ordinance 5704 replacing electric rate ordinance 5670 (4-0)
• Recommended City Council hold first reading of Ordinance 5705 amending Municipal Code Sec. 3-318 (4-0)
• Recommended City Council authorize 35 MPH signs on Business Park Drive (4-0)
• Recommended City Council authorize No Parking signs on South Howard Court (4-0)
• Recommended City Council approve resolution 2025-003 revising WAPA Contract exhibits (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Fremont City Council and Planning Commission will hold a joint study session to receive a presentation from Charlie Cowell on the draft Unified Development Code (UDC) and discuss it. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion only.

• Presentation by Charlie Cowell regarding draft UDC
• Joint study session of City Council and Planning Commission
• No public hearings, rezonings, or contracts on the agenda

City Council

The City Council and Planning Commission are holding a joint study session to receive a presentation from Charlie Cowell on the draft Unified Development Code (UDC), followed by discussion. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the session is informational and procedural.

• Presentation by Charlie Cowell regarding draft UDC

The Fremont City Council held a study session on January 7, 2025, with five members present. Planning Director Jennifer Dam introduced Charlie Cowell, who presented an update on the draft Unified Development Code (UDC). Council members asked questions but took no formal action, and the meeting adjourned.

• Adjourned meeting (5-0, with 3 absent)

Park & Recreation Board

The Parks & Recreation Board will hear a request from Fremont and Bergan Schools for a Post Prom fee waiver reduction to use Christensen Arena, kitchen, and meeting room. They will also receive updates on winter recreation, facilities, parks/forestry, and the Capital Improvement Plan. A presentation from the Rawhide Riders is scheduled for discussion.

• Discussion with Rawhide Riders presenter Myron Andrews
• Request by Fremont and Bergan Schools for Christensen Arena, kitchen, and meeting room use post-prom fee waiver reduction
• Winter recreation report from Recreation Department
• Director's report on facilities, parks/forestry, and Capital Improvement Plan
• Reading of November 4, 2024 meeting minutes

The board discussed a request from Rawhide Riders 4H club to continue using Christensen Field at no charge, but took no formal action, suggesting the group apply for a reduced-rate rental in the future. The board also received reports on winter activities, park maintenance, and upcoming projects, but made no substantive decisions.

• Suspended reading of November 4, 2024 minutes (motion carried)
• Discussed Rawhide Riders request for free use of Christensen Field; no formal action taken
• Adjourned meeting at 8:06 p.m. (motion carried)