UTV issue back on City Council agenda

UTV issue back on agenda for City Council

McCOOK Neb. — Further discussion regarding the proposed UTV ordinance will be held at the upcoming McCook City Council meeting on Monday, Aug. 5, 2024. During the July 15 meeting, Mayor Linda Taylor requested staff to schedule a discussion of the UTV ordinance prior to the third and final reading.

The impetus of the discussion is to address safety concerns associated with the potential ordinance. The Council will review ordinances from Beatrice and Norfolk that address potential safety concerns.

The city council had hoped the Legislature would address the issue, but has picked it up again after lawmakers took no action.

Other items on the regular agenda include an update regarding the ballpark project and the annual evaluation of City Manager Nathan A. Schneider’s job performance; as allowed by state law, upon a majority vote, the Council may go into Closed Session for consideration of this item.

The Economic Development Plan Citizen’s Advisory Review Committee will hold a public hearing regarding a meeting held on July 22, 2024. The McCook City Council will be asked to accept the minutes of that meeting.

The consent agenda includes the following:

Approve the Grant of License with Mark and Betty Wilcox for the use of City of McCook property on a portion of land located in the Southeast Quarter of Section 29, Range 3, Township 29, for installing irrigation infrastructure to maintain the property and authorize the Mayor to sign.

Award the bid for two new Refuse Transport Trailers to KNL Holdings LLC. for $99,998, which is the best responsive bid.

Approve Kris Hanchera’s request on behalf of Peace Lutheran Church to utilize city-owned property at Felling Field and close the alley between them for their annual Back to School of Religion Kickoff event on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024, from 5 to 8 p.m.

Approve an application from Great Plains Communications to occupy the city right-of-way to install one above-ground fiber cabinet on East 11th Street.

Approve an application from Great Plains Communications to occupy the city right-of-way to install underground fiber optic conduit and cable at East “C” Street and East 10th Street. 

Approve an application from Great Plains Communications to occupy the city right-of-way to install one underground fiber optic conduit, cable, and two new ground-level vaults between East “C” Street and East 9th Street.

Declare one 4,500-gallon poly tank surplus and authorize staff to dispose of it in the appropriate legal manner.

Any item listed on the Consent Agenda may be considered a separate item under the Regular Agenda by the request of any single Council member or public in attendance.