NOTICE OF BUDGET WORK SESSION

CITY OF RALSTON

Notice is hereby given that a Budget Work Session of the Mayor and City Council will be held on Tuesday, August 15, 2023 immediately after the regular City Council meeting in the Council Chambers at Ralston City Hall, 5500 S. 77th Street, Ralston, NE.  An agenda which is kept current is available for public inspection at the Office of the City Clerk, 5500 S. 77th Street, Ralston, Nebraska 68127.

Maura Kelly

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, August 15, 2023 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

City Clerk

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

The Ralston Planning Commission will conduct a Public Hearing on a replat for the property located at 4713 S 77th Avenue, Ralston, Nebraska.

The hearing will be on Monday, August 14, 2023 at 5:30 PM at Ralston City Hall, 5500 S. 77th Street. A complete agenda for this meeting is available at Ralston City Hall.

                                                                                                        Maura Kelly

                                City Clerk

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NOTICE OF MEETING

CITY OF RALSTON

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Ralston, Nebraska, will be held at 5:30 PM on Monday, August 14, 2023, in the Council Chambers at Ralston City Hall, 5500 S. 77th Street, Ralston, NE  68127

An agenda, which is kept continuously current, is available for public inspection at the office of the City Clerk at City Hall.

                                                                    Maura Kelly

                                City Clerk

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Ralston City Council Meeting

Tuesday, July 18, 2023

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, July 18, 2023 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 Krause, Brousek,  Kavanaugh, Preis, Kjar and Fideline. Absent: None. 

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.

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 Special and Regular Council Minutes from June 20, 2023 Council Meeting; Approval of Claims; Liberty First Credit Union Arena Financial Statements for period ending May 31, 2023; Financial Statements – June 30, 2023; Department Head and/or Commission Reports. Moved and seconded to approve the Consent Agenda.   Aye:  Krause, Preis, Kavanaugh, Brousek, Kjar and Fideline. Nay: None.  Absent:  None.   Motion carried.

Freshman reported that JEO and FEMA have been in contact and will have an update soon regarding the LOMR-F for the arena. Dittmer distributed his monthly report.  Leonardo gave the departments June traffic update.  Peña reported on updated statistics for June. 

Hoppe reported on upcoming shows at the arena stating that many are planned with high tickets sales. Roeder stated that new events were added to the Independence Day Celebration. Things went very well.

Groesser opened the public hearing to consider the liquor license application for Ralston Automotive, Inc DBA Ralston Standard Mart located at 7701 Main Street.   Moved and  seconded to approve the liquor license application for Ralston Automotive, Inc DBA Ralston Standard Mart located at 7701 Main Street. Aye:  Brousek, Fideline, Kavanaugh, Krause, and Kjar.  Abstain: Preis. Nay:  None.  Absent:  None.  Motion carried.

Groesser opened consideration of Nebraska Liquor Control Commission Manager Application for Cassandra Gerih, Kwik Shop. Moved and seconded to approve the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission Manager Application for Cassandra Gerih, Kwik Shop. Aye:  Brousek, Fideline, Kavanaugh, Krause, Preis and Kjar.   Nay:  None.  Absent:  None.  Motion carried.

Groesser opened the public hearing to consider adoption of the Ralston Parks Classification Standards.  Hoppe went through the Parks Classification for Capital Improvement Planning July 12, 2023.  Moved and seconded to adopt the Ralston Parks Classification Standards.  Aye:  Brousek, Fideline, Kavanaugh, Krause, Preis and Kjar.   Nay:  None.  Absent:  None.  Motion carried.           

Groesser opened the public hearing to consider adoption of the Ralston Parks Capital Improvement Program 2023-2029. Hoppe summarized the proposed Capital Improvement Projects for City of Ralston Parks and Trails FY 2022-2023 through FY 2030-2031. Moved and seconded to add an amendment to the CIP Improvement Program making clear that the CIP’s proposed changes for new amenities at Ralston Park such as a new shelter, hard courts for various sports, and other changes are being reviewed with three possible outcomes: The proposed changes will occur at Orval Smith Field; OR The proposed changes will occur at Pierson Field; OR The proposed changes will NOT occur and the funding will be spent on repair and replacement at Orval Smith and Pierson fields

Aye:  Brousek, Fideline, Kavanaugh, Krause, Preis and Kjar.   Nay:  None.  Absent:  None.  Motion carried. Moved and seconded to adopt the Ralston Parks Capital Improvement Program 2023-2029 with the amendment. Aye:  Brousek, Fideline, Kavanaugh, Krause, Preis and Kjar.   Nay:  None.  Absent:  None.  Motion carried.

Mayor Groesser opened consideration of a trade-in and purchase of equipment for $37,649.03.  Moved and seconded approval of a trade-in and purchase of equipment for $37,649.03. Aye:  Brousek, Fideline, Kavanaugh, Krause, Preis and Kjar.   Nay:  None.  Absent:  None.  Motion carried.

Mayor Groesser opened consideration of a purchase of a trailered air compressor for public works. Moved and seconded approval of a purchase of a trailered air compressor for public works. Aye:  Brousek, Fideline, Kavanaugh, Krause, Preis and Kjar.   Nay:  None.  Absent:  None.  Motion carried.

Krause introduced Resolution Number 2023-06.  Moved and seconded to approve Resolution Number 2023-06 regarding surplus property. Aye: Brousek, Kavanaugh, Krause, Preis, Kjar and Fideline. Nay: None  Absent:  None.  Motion carried.

Public Comment: Michaela Valentin, Government & Community Relations Manager for OPPD introduced herself noting that her role is to work with local officials. Chloe Hamel  introduced herself. She is a board member of the Millard Business Association.  Hamel stated that the 10th Annual RIBSTOCK 2023 AND Lager Fest with the Nebraska Craft Brewers Guild is at the The Granary this Saturday from 4-11 p.m.

Council Comment: Kjar noted that the Nebraska Department of Transportation is getting ready to replace the 72nd and L street interchange, a major intersection that drives traffic to Ralston. 

There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 7:08 PM.  The next meeting is Tuesday, August 1, 2023 at 5:30 PM.

Maura Kelly

City Clerk

Donald A. Groesser

Mayor

Claims – July 18, 2023; ABANTE MARKETING, MARKETING, $338.35, ACCESS SYSTEMS LEASING, COPIERS, $2,526.73, AFLAC, BENEFITS, $721.14, AGRIVISION EQUIPMENT GROUP, PARTS, $10.80, AMERICAN UNITED LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, BENEFITS, $1,089.73, ANDREW KANNGIESER, DUES, $780.00, BLACK HILLS ENERGY, GAS, $315.98, BLACKSTONE PUBLISHING, BOOKS, $207.98, BLUE CROSS & BLUE SHIELD OF NE, BENEFITS, $51,166.54, BMI JANITORIAL GROUP, CLEANING, $1,875.00, BOHLING, TIMOTHY, REIMBURSEMENT, $152.93, CASELLE, INC, SOFTWARE, $903.00, CASEY’S BUSINESS MASTERCARD, FUEL, $55.00, CENGAGE LEARNING INC, BOOKS, $152.21, CENTER POINT LARGE PRINT, BOOKS, $49.14, CENTURY CERTIFIED SERVICES, PEST CONTROL, $28.00, CHANCELLOR, JERRY, REIMBURSEMENT, $64.00, CITY OF OMAHA CASHIER, SEWER FEES, $61,708.01, CITY OF RALSTON LOTTERY JACKPOT FUND, KENO TRANSFER, $3,679.16, CLEARGOV, SOFTWARE, $8,880.00, CONTROL MASTERS, INC, REPAIRS, $195.17, COX BUSINESS SERVICES, TELEPHONE, $2,204.36, DIGITAL EXPRESS, PRINTING, $1,436.56, DOLPHENS DESIGN & SIGN, SIGNS, $907.60, Donald Ficenec, LEGAL FEES, $5,034.00, DOUGLAS-SARPY COUNTIES 4-H EXTENSION, FEES, $130.00, EAKES OFFICE SOLUTIONS, SUPPLIES, $140.25, EARNEST CONSTRUCTION GROUP INC, CONSTRUCTION, $107,777.56, ELLIOTT EQUIPMENT CO., REPAIRS, $572.00, EMBRIS GROUP LLC, ENGINEERING, $6,335.00, ENTERPRISE FM TRUST, VEHICLE LEASE, $7,332.19, EXPERIAN, FEE, $27.00, FIRST INTERSTATE BANK – PENSION, $25,988.68, FIRST INTERSTATE BANK MASTERCARD, CC CHARGES, $5,485.73, FONTENELLE FOREST, FEE, $160.00, GALLS, FEE, $85.00, Glatfelter Specialty Benefits, BENEFITS, $420.02, GROESSER, DONALD, REIMBURSEMENT, $836.55, HOUGHTON BRADFORD WHITTED PC, LLO, FEES, $3,000.00, HUMANA INSURANCE CO, BENEFITS, $2,703.81, Integrated MSP, IT FEES, $12,749.70, J.P. COOKE COMPANY, SUPPLIES, $102.51, JACK’S UNIFORMS & EQUIPMENT, UNIFORMS, $2,337.52, JEO CONSULTING GROUP, INC, ENGINEERING, $3,252.50, JOHN DEERE FINANCIAL, PARTS, $957.66, JONES AUTOMOTIVE, INC, REPAIRS, $1,935.49, LAVISTA, CITY OF, TRANSPORTATION, $1,126.47, LEAGUE ASSOCIATION OF RISK MGMT, INSURANCE, $891.38, Lemon Fresh Day, EVENT COST, $3,000.00, LEONARDO, MARC, PETTY CASH, $205.63, Liberty First Credit Union Arena, LUNCHEON, $1,500.00, LIBRARY IDEAS, BOOKS, $1,063.80, MAC RAE PRODUCTIONS, AUDIO, $750.00, MAUSBACH GROUNDS MAINTENANCE, MOWING, $16,280.00, MENARDS – RALSTON, SUPPLIES, $376.51, MICHAEL TODD & CO, INC, SUPPLIES, $416.30, MID-AMERICAN BENEFITS, INC, BENEFITS, $2,491.16, MIDWEST LABORATORIES, INC, TESTING, $165.49, MUD-UTILITIES, WATER, $4,363.76, NAPA AUTO PARTS, PARTS, $56.49, NEBRASKA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, FUEL TAX, $126.00, NEBRASKA DEPT OF REVENUE, LOTTERY TAX, $157,228.00, NEBRASKA IOWA SUPPLY CO., INC, FUEL, $3,268.20, Omaha Circus Arts LLC, EVENT COST, $2,000.00, OMAHA COMPOUND COMPANY, SUPPLIES, $391.54, OMAHA PUBLIC POWER DISTRICT, ELECTRICITY, $14,026.35, OMNI ENGINEERING, ASPHALT, $1,908.55, ONE CALL CONCEPTS, INC, LOCATES, $65.70, PAPILLION SANITATION, DISPOSAL, $29,498.40, Papillion Sanitation Waste Connections, DISPOSAL, $2,921.87, PARK PLANNING SERVICES, FEES, $2,706.42, PHILLIPS TILE & STONE, MATERIALS, $300.00, PROJECT CONTROL, FEES, $3,475.00, QUILL CORPORATION, SUPPLIES, $734.27, R & S PRESS, INC, PRINTING, $176.00, RALSTON AUTOMOTIVE, REPAIRS, $1,456.04, RALSTON VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPT, CONTRACT PAYMENT, $17,756.81, RALSTON-BYERS INSURANCE AGENCY, BOND, $50.00, ROBERTSON PROPERTIES, LLC, RENTAL, $620.00, SARPY COUNTY, ANIMAL CONTROL, $1,852.00, Sounds Unlimited, EVENT FEE, $800.00, The Ballon Brigade, EVENT FEE, $659.38, THE DAILY RECORD, PRINTING, $174.48, TREDE ELECTRIC & LIGHTING, INC, REPAIRS, $1,353.38, VERIZON WIRELESS, CELL SERVICE, $1,315.90, Voya Institutional Trust Company, BENFITS, $400.00, WESTLAKE ACE HARDWARE, SUPPLIES, $25.56

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