Fremont, NE

Civil Service Commission

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

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

Local Option Review Team

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

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

Citizens Advisory Review Committee

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

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

City Council

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

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

Utility and Infrastructure Board (June 2017 - Present)

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

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

City Council

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

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

Airport Advisory Committee

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

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

Civil Service Commission

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

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

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

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

Business Improvement District

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

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

Library Board

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

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

Planning Commission

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

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

Library Board

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

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

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

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

City Council

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

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

Utility and Infrastructure Board (June 2017 - Present)

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

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

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

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

Park & Recreation Board

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

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

Utility and Infrastructure Board (June 2017 - Present)

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

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

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

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

City Council

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

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

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

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

Board of Adjustment

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

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

Business Improvement District

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

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

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

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

Planning Commission

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

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

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

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

Library Board

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

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

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

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

Airport Advisory Committee

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

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

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

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

Public Safety Answering Point

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

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

City Council

El Concejo Municipal revisará una adjudicación de $450,000 del Fondo de Desarrollo Económico de Opción Local para Quad County Property Management LLC. El cuerpo también está considerando segundas lecturas para las tarifas de electricidad, gas natural, alcantarillado y agua de 2026-2027.

• Resolución 2026-145: Adjudicación de $450,000 del Fondo de Desarrollo Económico de Opción Local para Quad County Property Management LLC
• Resolución 2026-181: Renovación anual de la póliza de propiedad y responsabilidad por $1,094,805
• Ordenanzas 5743-5746: Establecimiento de las tarifas de electricidad, gas natural, alcantarillado y agua para 2026 y 2027
• Resolución 2026-179: Acuerdo de alquiler uniforme por 4 años con Cintas por $78,374 por año
• Resolución 2026-183: Acuerdo de Servicios con Keep Fremont Beautiful por $16,000 por año

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

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

Utility and Infrastructure Board (June 2017 - Present)

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

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

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

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

Civil Service Commission

La Comisión de Servicio Civil se reunirá para aprobar actas, designar un asesor legal y un investigador para una petición ciudadana, y realizar entrevistas a oficiales de policía. La reunión es abierta al público.

• Designación de Ryan Kun</strong>hart de Dvorak Law
• Designación de Investigador de la Comisión
• Entrevistas a Oficiales de Policía
• Aprobación de las actas del 11 de febrero de 2026
• Revisión de las Reglas de Reuniones Abiertas

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

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

City Council

El Concejo Municipal llevará a cabo las primeras lecturas de las ordenanzas que establecen las tarifas de electricidad, gas natural, alcantarillado y agua para el Departamento de Servicios Públicos de Fremont para 2026-2027. Otros asuntos nuevos incluyen una adjudicación de desarrollo económico de $475,000 a Habitat for Humanity y un contrato de consultoría de $662,170 para la sustitución de líneas de servicio de plomo. La agenda de consentimiento cubre 24 artículos de rutina que incluyen arrendamientos de equipos, un acuerdo de auditoría y la retirada de una coalición de residuos sólidos.

• Primera lectura de las ordenanzas que establecen las tarifas de electricidad, gas, alcantarillado y agua para 2026-2027 (Artículos 32-35)
• Resolución 2026-146: Adjudicación de $475,000 del Local Option Economic Development Fund a Fremont Area Habitat for Humanity
• Resolución 2026-164: Contrato de $662,170 con JEO para Servicios de Consultoría de Sustitución de Líneas de Servicio de Plomo
• Ordenanza 5747: Cambio de zonificación condicional de R1 a R2 para Washington Heights 6th Addition (primera lectura)
• Ordenanza 5748: Ordenanza de emergencia que enmienda los impuestos de recolección de basura y de ocupación (primera lectura, segunda lectura suspendida)

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

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

Utility and Infrastructure Board (June 2017 - Present)

La Junta de Servicios Públicos e Infraestructura considerará reemplazar cuatro ordenanzas de tarifas de servicios públicos (electricidad, gas natural, alcantarillado, agua) con nuevas, un contrato de $662,170 para consultoría de reemplazo de líneas de servicio de plomo y varios arrendamientos de equipos. También recibirán un informe financiero trimestral y considerarán la ratificación de una declaración de emergencia para los límites de gastos. La reunión incluye artículos de consentimiento para actas y cuentas por pagar.

• Derogar y reemplazar la Ordenanza de Tarifas Eléctricas No. 5704 con la No. 5743
• Derogar y reemplazar la Ordenanza de Tarifas de Gas Natural No. 5680 con la No. 5744
• Derogar y reemplazar la Ordenanza de Tarifas de Alcantarillado No. 5666 con la No. 5745
• Derogar y reemplazar la Ordenanza de Tarifas de Agua No. 5693 con la No. 5746
• Considerar contrato con JEO para Servicios de Consultoría de Reemplazo de Líneas de Servicio de Plomo por $662,170

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

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

City Council

El Concejo Municipal está considerando la Resolución 2026-150 para autorizar a Fremont como solicitante principal de una subvención federal CRISI en nombre de Rail Modal Group. El proyecto de $10.3 millones ampliaría la terminal intermodal en 549 E County Rd T, con RMG proporcionando el aporte local requerido de $5.17 millones. La ciudad actuaría inicialmente como receptora de la subvención, con la intención de transferir la administración al NDOT antes de la aceptación de la adjudicación. El concejo puede aprobar o rechazar la resolución.

• Resolución 2026-150 que autoriza a la Ciudad de Fremont como solicitante principal para la solicitud de subvención CRISI
• El proyecto ampliaría la terminal de exportación intermodal de Fremont, aumentando la capacidad de 30,000 a 40,000 contenedores por año
• Costo total del proyecto $10,349,000; solicitud federal $5,174,500; RMG proporciona la parte de contrapartida
• La ciudad sería inicialmente la entidad responsable ante el gobierno federal; se espera que el NDOT asuma la administración antes de la ejecución de la adjudicación
• RMG proporcionó la verificación del depósito de los fondos de contrapartida; no se solicita financiamiento de la ciudad

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

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

Airport Advisory Committee

El Comité Asesor del Aeropuerto de Fremont se reunirá el 19 de junio de 2026 a las 8:15 a.m. en la terminal del aeropuerto. Se espera que voten para elegir un nuevo presidente y cubrir dos escaños vacantes en la junta (uno por renuncia, uno por finalización de mandato). El comité también recibirá actualizaciones sobre la reconstrucción de la calle de rodaje paralela (contrato adjudicado, inicio en julio), el espectáculo de fuegos artificiales del 3 de julio (aprobación de la FAA asegurada), el cumplimiento del mantenimiento de los hangares y el presupuesto incluyendo aumentos de alquiler.

• Votación para nuevo presidente y cobertura de dos vacantes en la junta
• Actualización de la Reconstrucción de la Calle de Rodaje Paralela – contrato adjudicado a Paulsen Inc., inicio tentativamente en julio
• Actualización del Espectáculo de Fuegos Artificiales del 3 de julio – aprobación de la FAA obtenida, se requiere formulario de evento especial y aprobación del concejo
• Actualización del Estado del Presupuesto – se discutirán los aumentos de alquiler
• Discusión sobre el Patrón de Vuelo de la FAA

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

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

Business Improvement District

La Junta del Distrito de Mejora Comercial del Centro discutirá y posiblemente tomará medidas sobre la situación de las personas sin hogar en el centro, decoraciones de Navidad, estacionamientos, basureros, bancos, mesas de picnic, el sistema de altavoces y espacios verdes para mascotas. La reunión anterior señaló un déficit de $40,000 para las decoraciones de Navidad y la retirada de la ciudad del financiamiento de este y otros proyectos no esenciales. La junta también recibirá informes de comités y comentarios del público.

• Discusión y posible acción sobre personas sin hogar en el centro
• Discusión y posible acción sobre decoraciones de Navidad (la reunión anterior informó un déficit de $40,000 y que la ciudad finalizará su apoyo)
• Informe de la ciudad sobre los estacionamientos
• Discusión y posible acción sobre basureros, bancos y mesas de picnic (la instalación fue aprobada previamente)
• Discusión y posible acción sobre el sistema de altavoces (la carta adjunta indica que no hay un plan de servicio continuo; servicio por solicitud a $175/hora)

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

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