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 Those present were Alderman Bauer, Alderman Cooper, Alderman
Hoinacki, Alderman Horn, Alderman Mourning, and Alderman Neitzel.
Also present were Street Department Superintendent Mr. Landers, Fire
Chief Miller, Building and Safety Officer Mr. Lebegue, EMC/American
Water Manager Mr. Ferguson, and Police Chief Greenslate. Also
present were Mayor Snyder, City Clerk Mrs. Gehlbach, City Attorney
Mr. Blinn Bates, City Administrator Mr. Johnson, City Treasurer Mr.
Conzo, and Recording Secretary Mrs. Riggs.
Mayor Snyder called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. There were six
Aldermen present (Alderman Bauer, Alderman Cooper, Alderman Hoinacki,
Alderman Horn, Alderman Mourning, and Alderman Neitzel), one absent
(Alderman Tibbs), and one seat vacant.
Mayor Snyder led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Public Participation:
There was no public participation.
Presentation from Will D’Andrea – Logan County GIS Update:
Mr. Will D’Andrea presented the newest layer of the GIS site which
is now available through the County’s website. There are different
layers in different zoning categories. Anyone can look up property
to see where it stands for things such as flood plains, school
districts, and property can be found by parcel number.
Request to Temporarily Close 100 Block of S. McLean Street for
Bike Rodeo Sponsored by Health Communities Partnership:
Josh Slightom was present to discuss the request to temporarily
close the 100 block of South McLean Street on Saturday, April 25,
2015. This will be for local kids and the children will be learning
bicycle safety and how to make simple repairs to a bicycle. They
will also have a safety course for children to learn different
aspects of safety. The Healthy Community Partnership is hoping to
bring activity to the downtown.
Mayor Snyder said the post office would need the availability for
trucks to get into the Post Office. Alderman Bauer suggested Mr.
Slightom contact Mr. Jim Drew to see if the parking lot next to his
building might be available. This will be placed on the Consent
Agenda for Tuesday, February 17, 2015.
Request to Temporarily Close 100 Block of S. Kickapoo Street for
Railsplitter Antique Auto Club:
Mayor Snyder said a meeting had been held earlier this evening. The
proposal will assist in promoting the car show and access to the
downtown businesses. The car show will rotate around the Courthouse
block each month and will have overflow on the courthouse side. The
Logan County Alliance will assist by having people come to the car
show and have a promotion to bring more people in and perhaps more
cars. The car show will only be once a month from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00
p.m.
Alderman Mourning was glad to see that the Car Club and the City are
working together. This will be on the Regular Agenda for Tuesday,
February 17, 2015.
 Logan County Safety Complex Lease Agreement:
Mayor Snyder said at the joint meeting Board Member Mr. Ruben asked
if the agreement had been sent over. The lease agreement had not
been approved and therefore had not gone out. The City will be
paying $2,740.00 per month. This will be placed on the Consent
Agenda for Tuesday, February 17, 2015.
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City Administrator Mr. Johnson said this the expansion of the
Enterprise Zone was hashed out at the last Committee of the
Whole workshop session. This is a $7M investment by the grain
elevators into the community and jobs will also be added. If the
Council wishes to approve this, City Attorney Mr. Bates wanted
them to know that he represents the elevators. The agenda will
have the Ordinance on as well as the understanding that Mr.
Bates represents the elevators.
Agreement with Debt Collection Partners:
City Administrator Mr. Johnson said this is at no cost to the
City and the debt collection partners put their fee on top of
what is owed.
Mr. Bates represents this company and wanted to disclose that
fact. An agreement will be needed. Alderman Hoinacki thought
they should review this every year.
This will be placed on the Agenda for Tuesday, February 17,
2015.
Selection of Mayor Pro Temp:
Mayor Snyder said the City’s code does not match the State’s
code. Alderman Bauer said the language needs to be revised. City
Administrator said the code could be more restrictive than the
State’s code. Mayor Snyder said they would work on the language.
Other Discussion:
City Hall will be closed on Thursday, February 12, 2015 in
observance of Lincoln’s Birthday and on Monday, February 16,
2015 in observance of President’s Day.
Mayor Snyder said he will have some commission assignments.
Historic Preservation Commission will add Kay Dobson with her
term ending April 30, 2015 and Karen Sager’s term would end on
April 30, 2016.
Fire Chief Miller said on February 12, 2015 the flag will fly at
half mass through the Governor’s Proclamation for the line of
duty death of the Fire Chief of Medora.
Executive Session:
There was no Executive Session.
Upcoming Meetings:
Council: Tuesday, February 17, 2015 – 7:00 p.m. (City Hall
closed on Monday, February 16, 2015 due to President’s Day)
Committee of Whole: Tuesday, February 24, 2015 – 7:00 p.m.
Alderman Neitzel made a motion to adjourn the meeting and
Alderman Hoinacki seconded it. There were six yeas (Alderman
Bauer, Alderman Cooper, Alderman Hoinacki, Alderman Horn,
Alderman Mourning, and Alderman Neitzel), one absent (Alderman
Tibbs), and one seat vacant.
The City of Lincoln Committee of the Whole Meeting adjourned at
7:56 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Risa Riggs
Recording Secretary
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