CITY OF GRETNA, NEBRASKA City Council June 2, 2009

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1 The Regular Meeting of the Mayor and was held. Mayor Sally McGuire announced that the open meetings laws are posted in the back of the council chambers. Mayor McGuire called the meeting to order. The Pledge of Allegiance was spoken. Present were, Council Members Jeff Wollenburg, Gregg Dahlheim, Charles Brewer, and Doug Clark. Zoning Administrator Donna Lynam, Attorney John Green, Engineer Steve Perry, and Fire Chief Rod Buethe were also present. Absent was City Clerk Colleen Lawry. Notice of the meeting was given in advance thereof to the Mayor and, published in the Gretna Breeze and posted in at least three Public places as shown by the Certificate of Posting Notice attached to these minutes. All proceedings hereafter shown were taken while the convened meeting was open to the attendance of the Public. Motion by Clark, second by Dahlheim to approve the agenda. Voting aye: All. Voting nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. RECOMMENDED ACTIONS Approval of Consent Agenda: 1). Approval of Minutes, May 19, ). Acceptance of Water Report, May, 2009 Motion by Brewer, second by Clark to approve the consent agenda. Voting aye: All. Voting nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continuation from May 19, 2009) Jasper Stone Partners of 2637 S 158 th Plaza, Suite 110, Omaha NE requests approval of a preliminary plat of a subdivision to be known as Heritage Square being a platting of the NW ¼ of Sec 31, Twp. 14N, Rng 11E of the 6 th P.M. Sarpy County, Nebraska. Southeast corner of 192 nd and Hwy 370. Mayor McGuire re-opened the public hearing from the May 19, 2009 meeting for public comment. Jared Morris with Olsson Associates of 2637 S. 158 th Plaza, Omaha, NE was present to answer any questions related to the Preliminary Plan request. Hearing no additional comments, motion by Brewer, second by Clark, to close the public hearing. Voting aye: All. Voting nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. Motion by Clark, second by Dahlheim to approve the Preliminary Plat of a subdivision to be known as Heritage Square. Engineer Perry stated that a copy of his April 27, 2009 letter to Olsson Associates expressing concerns (attached) was discussed at the Planning Commission meeting and most items have been addressed adequately. Further details must be addressed in a subdivision agreement prior to Final Plat including the park land set aside and any credits that may be given for a trail system and/or payment in lieu of parkland. Additional discussion was held regarding a proposed right-in/right-out on Hwy 370. Voting aye: All. Voting nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS Ordinance 955 Amend the Official Zoning Map: Good Shepherd Lutheran Church - Change of Zone from R-2 to R-2/MUC Overlay Attorney Green read Ordinance 955 in title only as follows:

2 ORDINANCE 955 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF GRETNA, NEBRASKA; TO REZONE A SPECIFIC PARCEL OF REAL PROPERTY; TO REPEAL ANY ORDINANCE IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND TO PROVIDE A TIME WHEN THIS ORDINANCE SHALL TAKE EFFECT. Motion by Clark, second by Dahlheim to approve the first reading of Ordinance 955. Voting aye: Dahlheim, Clark, Brewer and Wollenburg. Voting nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. Motion by Dahlheim, second by Clark to waive second and third readings and adopt Ordinance 955. Voting aye: All. Voting nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. Resolution 6-09 (1) Revision of Personnel Policy Manual Augment section and 7-139, Gretna Revised Municipal Code Attorney Green read Resolution 6-09 (1) in its entirety as follows: RESOLUTION 6-09 (1) AMENDING PERSONNEL POLICIES MANUAL FOR THE CITY OF GRETNA, NEBRASKA. WHEREAS, the original Personnel Policies Manual was put into effect on March 10, 1986 as a result of Resolution 3-86 (1), revised in it entirety by Resolution 3-00 (1) with a revision by Resolution 5-01 (3) on May 15, 2001, Resolution 7-03 (2) on July 15, 2003, Resolution (3) on October 07, 2003 Resolution 10-3(9) on October 20, 2003; and Resolution 2-04 (3); WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the municipality and its employees to have a set of guidelines concerning the operational procedures of the municipality, and WHEREAS, a Manual of Personnel Policies provides useful information which contributes to the harmonious and efficient operation of the City; and WHEREAS, the Personnel Policies Manual is not intended to be a contract and will not, and is not intended to, alter the employment of the employees of the Municipality, or to serve as a set of rules and obligations as might be defined in a legal contract; and WHEREAS, the purpose of the policy is as follows: a) to provide the highest quality of service to the City; b) to establish an efficient, functional system of personnel administration based on merit principles; c) to guide administrative action concerning the various personnel activities and transactions; d) to inform the public and employees of the conditions and the circumstances which govern employment with the City; e) to fairly compensate employees and give recognition for efficient service; f) to assist the personal and career development of employees; and g) to ensure compliance with all federal, state and local laws in relation to employment and working conditions; and WHEREAS, the Personnel Policies Manual may be modified from time to time by Resolution of the.

3 THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and the of the City of Gretna, Nebraska, that the Personnel Policies Manual of the City of Gretna, Nebraska, is hereby revised. PASSED AND APPROVED this 2nd day of June, ATTEST: Sally L. McGuire, Mayor Colleen K. Lawry City Clerk/Treasurer Motion by Wollenburg, second by Dahlheim to approve Resolution 6-09 (1) and adopt the revision of the Personnel Policy Manual. Voting aye: All. Voting nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. CURRENT BUSINESS Request for approval of Special Designated Liquor License Brag N Rights & McKenna Street Tavern- Gretna Days A letter from Eric Beacom, Owner/Manager of 5 O clock Somewhere (attached to these minutes) stated that his establishment would not be open on July 18, As such, motion by Dahlheim, second by Clark to approve the request for a Special Designated Liquor License for Brag N Rights & McKenna Street Tavern on July 18, 2009 for the purpose of the Gretna Days Street Dance. Voting aye: All. Voting nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. Request for Approval of Premise/Reconstruction - McKenna Street Tavern Motion by Wollenburg, second by Clark to approve the request by McKenna Street Tavern approve the premise/reconstruction for the purpose of extending the Class C liquor license into a beer garden. Voting aye: All. Voting nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. Request for Approval of Premise/Reconstruction HAK Restaurant Ventures Inc dba Twisters Bar & Grill Motion by Dahlheim, second by Wollenburg to approve the request by HAK Restaurant Ventures Inc dba Twisters Bar & Grill to approve the premise/reconstruction for the purpose of extending the Class C liquor license into a beer garden. Voting aye: All. Voting nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. New Municipal Well No. 7- Project Contract No. 2 Neurvirth's Construction - Change Order No. 1 Engineer Perry explained the net increase amount of $18, was warranted by the increase from an 8 water main to a 12 water main in order to accommodate the blending of waters in Wells 6 & 7; due to the increase in pipe size, the contract extension finish date will be July 15, 2009 instead of April 30, 2009 as originally proposed. Motion by Wollenburg, second by Dahlheim to approve Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $18, net increases with the contract extension of July 15, Voting aye: All. Voting nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried Water Distribution System Improvements 1. Review of Bids Received May 28, Award of Construction Contract Held over until June 16, 2009.

4 Downtown Concept Plan 1. Interview Committee Recommendation for Consultant Services 2. Approve Consultant for Downtown Concept Plan Engineer Perry reported that the Interview Committee, comprised of members of the Gretna Downtown Association, other Gretna businesses, and Gretna City Staff, recommended Schemmer, Associates be named as the consultant for Downtown Streetscape Concept Plan. Motion by Wollenburg, second by Clark to approve Schemmer, Associates as the consultant. Voting aye: All. Voting nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. Mayor s Appointment of Park Board Mayor McGuire appointed Shelly Peterson, Jessica German, Adam Shanesy, Kevin Svec, and Kristine Bremer to serve on the Mayor s Advisory Park Committee. This committee will make suggestions to the Mayor/Council regarding playground equipment; overseeing a Sundawg type summer recreation program for kids, etc. Mayor McGuire expects that the committee will have a small operating budget in FY 2009/10. Motion by Dahlheim, second by Wollenburg to approve the Mayor s appointments. Voting aye: All. Voting nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS GENERAL Abes ex Ad off ex 7.00 Alltel ex Baker ex Buethe ex Buethe r ex Burmeister ex Burnmeister j ex Chief ex Comfort ex Core ex Coventry ex Cox ex Danko ex Dp rk ex D thomsen ex Elan ex Fertilizing ex Ft dear ex Green ex Gr eng ex Gr pay sa Gr pay tx Gr guide ex H johnson ex Henderson ex Hewlet ex Hr ex Id ex Ing ex Jr lib ex Keepers ex Krajicek ex Lockhart ex Lowes ex 44.75

5 O mally ex Mckinneys ex Midwest ex Mid tape ex Mun emer ex Nat wat ex 3.20 Ne rev ex Ne health ex Ne lib ex N pierce ex Olmsted ex Oppd ex Om wrld ex Pitney ex Qwest ex R miller ex Srpy tr ex S yager ex Two river ex Un health ex Van diest ex Verizon ex Whitted ex Total STREET Amsan ex Coventry ex Gr pay sa Gr pay tx Ing ex Ne rev ex Olmsted ex Un health ex 8.00 Verizon ex Wessels ex Total WATER Blk hl ex Ctrl col ex Coventry ex Dp rk ex Elan ex Gr pay sa Gr pay tx Henderson ex Ing ex M parrott ex Nat wat ex Ne rev ex Ne health ex Olmsted ex Pitney ex Qwest ex Verizon ex Total

6 Motion by Clark, second by Wollenburg to approve the claims for the months of May/June with additional claims. Voting aye: All. Voting nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. DEPARTMENT REPORTS Zoning Administrator Lynam passed along an invitation to the Elected/Appointed Officials, and Staff to attend a tour of the existing Journey s facility on June 4 th and announced that a neighborhood meeting would also be held on June 11 th at City Hall; she also discussed the outdated but currently used Gretna sewer fee policy for development outside the corporate limits which requires 100% payment up front and is suggesting that sewer fees be paid on only the final platted phase she will work on revisiting the policy and return the same to Council for approval; Engineer Perry stated the Downtown Steering Committee has been formed and approval of a contract with Schemmer will be forthcoming; he also stated that the proposed Water Main Extension and Pioneering Policy was prepared for the Council s review, would go to Staff in two weeks and back to Council; Council Member Clark asked if Jackson s Pub had applied for a beer garden to comply with the new smoking regulations Ms. Lynam stated that there are some conditions at Jackson s that would prohibit blocking off parking stalls for smoking but that they are working on possible alternative solutions; Council Member Clark also stated that the Arbor Society has expressed concerns: the spruce trees have bag worms; the condition of the flower beds (specifically in Leo Royal Park) is poor; the West Plains sign has not been removed; Council Member Brewer was thanked for his part in the repair of the Gretna Municipal Pool. EXECUTIVE SESSION Motion by Dahlheim, second by Wollenburg to go into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing in Executive Session Personnel and Real Estate. Mayor McGuire stated, A motion and a second has been had to go into Executive Session. Will the Clerk please read the roll. Voting aye: All. Voting nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. Mayor McGuire stated: The vote having been taken and the majority are in favor, we will now go into Executive Session at 7:45 o clock p.m. for the purpose of discussing in Executive Session the items voted upon; that being Personnel and Real Estate. Motion by Clark, second by Dahlheim to come out of Executive Session. Voting aye: All. Voting nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. Upon reconvening in open session, Attorney Green checked the hall to invite the public and press to return to the Council Chamber. Mayor McGuire stated, We are reconvening at 8:14 o clock p.m. having been in Executive Session in which nothing was discussed other than the items voted upon; that being Personnel and Real Estate. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Clark second by Wollenburg to adjourn at 8:16 PM. Voting aye: All. Voting nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. The next regular meeting will be June 14, 2009 at 7:00 o clock p.m. Minutes respectfully submitted by Donna Lynam. ATTEST: Sally L. McGuire, Mayor Colleen K. Lawry City Clerk/Treasurer

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