RALSTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING

Tuesday, February 20, 2024

The complete minutes are on file in the office of the City Clerk and are available for public inspection during regular business hours or on the City’s website at www.cityofralston.com.

The Ralston City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at 5:30 PM at Ralston City Hall. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.  Roll was called with the following present: Mayor Groesser, Council members Brousek, Kjar, Preis, Kavanaugh and Fideline. Absent: Krause.  The agenda was available at City Hall for public inspection and posted prior to the meeting.  The legal notice for the meeting was published in the Daily Record.  Claims listed are approved and part of these minutes.

Deacon Lonnie Dinneen, St. Gerald Catholic Church gave the invocation. Mayor Groesser welcomed the press and guests. Groesser said the meeting is subject to the Nebraska Open Meetings Act.  A copy of the Act is posted at the rear of the Council Chambers and is available to view on the City’s website at www.cityofralston.com.

The City Council reviewed the following items under the consent agenda. Approval of City Council Minutes from the February 6th Council Meeting; Approval of Claims; Financial Statements – January 31, 2024; Department Head and/or Commission Reports. Moved and seconded to approve the Consent Agenda.  Aye: Brousek, Kjar, Preis, Kavanaugh, Krause and Fideline. Nay: None.  Absent: None.  Motion carried.

Freshman reported working on the sound system for Independence Day and getting the fence and concrete ready for the dog park.  Dittmer distributed his report. The team is working on pot holes, sign maintenance, tree trimming, and replacing some bleachers. Brousek asked if there is a contract for mowing. Dittmer replied it is still being worked on. Leonardo reported they are in the process of getting cameras installed. Peña noted American Midwest Ballet will come as Cinderella for story time with the kids. Roeder reported working on Ralston’s Clean Up Day scheduled for April 27th, 2024  from 7:30 am-3:00 pm. There will be glass, and electronic recycling and possibly shredding. Hoppe reported that The Artisan Group who owns Wildewood Commons Apartments will be coming for a TIF application. They are also applying for a grant through the Nebraska Housing Trust Fund to help low-income residents.

Summer Stanton, a Ralston resident, gave a presentation regarding a proposal for a Light Ordinance in Ralston.

Kavanaugh introduced Ordinance No. 1327.  Kelly Ryan read Ordinance No. 1327 by title only:

AN ORDINANCE ADDING ARTICLE X, SECTION 9-1001 TO THE RALSTON MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADOPT THE 2018 INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE; TO PROVIDE AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND TO AUTHORIZE THAT SAID ORDINANCE BE PUBLISHED IN PAMPHLET FORM.

Moved and seconded approval of the Agreement between The Nebraska Humane Society and the cities of Ralston, Bellevue, Gretna, LaVista, Papillion, Springfield and Sarpy County. Aye: Brousek, Kjar, Preis, Kavanaugh and Fideline. Nay: None.  Absent: Krause.  Motion carried.

Moved and seconded to approve the lease agreement from Eakes to provide printers. Aye: Brousek, Kjar, Preis, Kavanaugh and Fideline. Nay: None.  Absent: Krause.  Motion carried.

Public Comment: None.

Council Comment: Brousek thanked Summer and Justin for bringing their proposal to council.  Brousek noted that this is what government is all about, getting citizens involved. Groesser stated staff will begin the process for a possible light ordinance.

The meeting adjourned at 6:00 PM. The next meeting is Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at 5:30 PM.

Maura Kelly Ryan

City Clerk

Donald A. Groesser

Mayor

CLAIMS – February 20, 2024: February 20, 2024: a flower basket, flowers, $155.16, access systems leasing, copiers, $2,526.73, agrivision equipment group, equipment, $400.98, athletico physical therapy, physical, $60.00, black hills energy, utilities, $1,749.79, bmi janitorial group, cleaning, $1,240.00, burley, robert, reimbursement, $150.00, caselle, inc, software, $903.00, cengage learning inc, activities, $227.94, center point large print, printing, $49.14, century certified services, pest control, $75.00, city of omaha cashier, sewer fees, $125,123.18, city of ralston lottery jackpot fund, reimbursement, $3,272.03, cox business services, internet, $2,599.07, donald ficenec, lawyer, $5,000.00, eakes office solutions, supplies, $140.25, ebsco information services, books, $817.92, embris group llc, engineering, $1,840.00, emily manhart, reimbursement, 19.07, enterprise fm trust, trust, $9,884.03, experian, reports, $27.48, garage door services, repair, $235.00, geotab usa, inc, pro plus plan, $134.75, hdr architecture,inc, professional fees, $992.50, houghton bradford whitted pc, llo, lawyer, $3,000.00, husch blackwell lp, consulting services, $2,000.00, integrated msp, tech support, $7,965.95, international institute municipal clerks, membership dues, $210.00, jailyn hagaman, reimbursement, $19.07, jeo consulting group, engineers, $13,275.00, john deere financial, lease, $957.66, jones automotive, inc, repair, $66.86, leonardo, marc, petty cash, $176.85, menards-ralston, supplies, $616.38, metro, bus, $1,684.00, michael todd & co,inc, supplies, $947.94, mud-utilities, 1.93, nebraska iowa supply co,inc, fuel, $1,557.36, offutt advisory council, membership, $300.00, omaha compound company, supplies, $82.62, omaha public power district, utilities, $13,322.92, omni engineering, engineer, $368.65, one call concepts,inc, locates, $201.02, park planning services, application preparation, $2,790.00, project control, hinge project, $700.00, quill corporation, supplies, $172.79, ralston arena, transfer, $80,000.00, ralston automotive, repair, $699.01, ralston’s fuel and service, fuel, $409.19, reed design architects, architects, $3,000.00, robertson properties, llc, lease, $616.00, sign it, name tags, $40.00, the daily record, legals, $568.66, trans union risk & alternative, background checks, $75.00, trede electric & lighting,inc, electricians, $435.28, unique, placements, $29.55.

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PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

The Ralston City Council will hold a public hearing at 5:30 PM on Tuesday, March 19, 2024.  The purpose of the public hearing is to consider the 3rd reading of Ordinance No. 1327, an ordinance to consider adding Chapter X, section 9-1001 to the Ralston Municipal Code, 2018 International Fuel Gas Code. Public comments will be accepted.  An agenda will be kept current and available for public inspection at the Office of the City Clerk, 5500 S. 77th Street, Ralston, Nebraska 68127. Written comments should be addressed to the City Clerk at the above address.

Maura Kelly Ryan

City Clerk

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NOTICE OF MEETING

CITY OF RALSTON

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a meeting of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Ralston, Nebraska, will be held at 5:30 PM on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 in the Council Chambers at Ralston City Hall, 5500 S. 77th Street, Ralston, NE.  An agenda, which is kept continuously current is available for public inspection at the office of the City Clerk at City Hall.

Maura Kelly Ryan

City Clerk

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