Bellevue public meetings in 2025

City Council

The Bellevue City Council will consider a series of contract approvals and resolutions, including a $79,977,029 construction agreement with ARCO/Murray National Holdings, Inc. Council members will also adopt Ordinance No. 4200 updating compensation for the HR Director and adopt the Bellevue and Papillion Housing Resilience Plan. Additional items include approval of demolition and infrastructure contracts for specific sites and a public hearing for the Wild Blue Running American Heroes Half Marathon event.

• Ordinance No. 4200 – Updated Compensation Ordinance for the HR Director (3rd reading)
• Resolution No. 2025‑29 – Adoption of the Bellevue and Papillion Housing Resilience Plan (public hearing required)
• Amended and Restated Agreement with ARCO/Murray National Holdings, Inc. for construction, not to exceed $79,977,029
• Contract with Christensen Excavation Co. for demolition at 11320 South 47th Street, up to $16,600
• Agreement with Felsburg Holt & Ullevig for Fort Crook and Child Road traffic signal improvements, up to $100,925

The council adopted Resolution No. 2025-29, formally adopting the Bellevue and Papillion Housing Resilience Plan. It also approved Ordinance No. 4200 updating city employee compensation, and authorized the Wild Blue Running American Heroes Half Marathon. Additional approvals included HUD funding release, and demolition contracts for 11320 South 47th Street ($16,600) and 1416 Fairfax Road ($13,400).

• Approved Ordinance No. 4200 (Updated Compensation Ordinance) – vote: Welch, Preister, Casey, Burns, Collins, McCaw yes; Preister abstain
• Approved Wild Blue Running American Heroes Half Marathon event – vote: Welch, Preister, Casey, Burns, Collins, McCaw yes; Preister abstain
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025-29 (Housing Resilience Plan) – vote: Welch, Preister, Casey, Burns, Collins, McCaw yes; Preister abstain
• Approved Resolution No. 2025-30 (Authorize CDBG CAPER report submission) – vote: Welch, Preister, Casey, Burns, Collins, McCaw yes; Preister abstain
• Authorized Mayor to sign HUD Form 7015.15 for release of CDBG funds – vote: Welch, Preister, Casey, Burns, Collins, McCaw yes
• Approved demolition contract for 11320 South 47th Street up to $16,600 – vote: Welch, Preister, Casey, Burns, Collins, McCaw yes
• Approved demolition contract for 1416 Fairfax Road up to $13,400 – vote: Welch, Preister, Casey, Burns, Collins, McCaw yes

City Council

The City Council will discuss a redevelopment agreement for GLC Wilshire Housing, Inc. and hold a public hearing on an updated compensation ordinance. The body is also reviewing several equipment purchases and professional service contracts.

• Redevelopment Agreement for GLC Wilshire Housing, Inc. at 1724 Wilshire Drive up to $1,500,000.00
• Public hearing on Ordinance No. 4200: Updated Compensation Ordinance
• Sublicense Agreement with Project Play Holdings for Bellevue Bay Waterpark up to $250,000.00
• Agreement with Stanley J. How Architects for Police Training Facility plans up to $131,500.00
• Purchase of 2026 Ford Explorer Police Cruiser not to exceed $44,113.00

The Bellevue City Council approved a redevelopment agreement and promissory note worth up to $1,500,000 for the GLC Wilshire Housing project. It also approved several procurement and service contracts, including a police cruiser, a fire department vehicle, architectural plans for a new police training facility, a temporary easement, and a waterpark sub‑license. Council members elected Jerry McCaw as the 2026 Council President.

• Approved $1,500,000 redevelopment agreement for GLC Wilshire Housing (6-0)
• Approved purchase of 2026 Ford Explorer Police Cruiser, not to exceed $44,113 (6-0)
• Approved Professional Services Agreement with JEO Consulting Group, not to exceed $54,010 (6-0)
• Approved Temporary Easement Contract with Midwest ROW, not to exceed $910 (6-0)
• Approved architectural plans for Police Training Facility with Stanley J. How Architects, not to exceed $131,500 (6-0)
• Approved purchase of 2026 Ford Expedition for Fire Department, not to exceed $54,692 (6-0)
• Approved Sub‑License Agreement for Bellevue Bay Waterpark with Project Play Holdings, not to exceed $250,000 (6-0)
• Elected Jerry McCaw as City Council President for 2026 (6-0)

Board of Equalization

The Bellevue Board of Equalization will hold a public hearing on levying liens against property owners who have not paid for mowing, trimming, debris removal, demolition or general clean‑up services performed by the city. It will then consider Resolution BOE No. 2025‑1202‑01 to approve those liens. The agenda lists the owners and amounts owed, ranging from $250 to $2,450.

• Public hearing to consider levy of liens for non‑payment of mowing, trimming, debris removal, demolition and clean‑up services
• Resolution BOE No. 2025‑1202‑01 to approve the levying of those liens
• Bills listed for owners such as Bonnie Bacon – $450, Melisa Comes – $550, Nicole Davenport – $250, Scott Dixon – $550, Thomas Dunkleman – $550
• Additional amounts include $1,550 for Harrison Properties LLC and $2,450 for Stanley Plebanek
• All listed services were performed on properties within Bellevue and its extra‑territorial jurisdiction

Planning Commission

The Bellevue Planning Commission will consider a draft housing resilience plan for Bellevue and Papillion. The document outlines strategies to protect homes from natural hazards like floods and storms. The plan was developed with support from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

• Public hearing to approve Bellevue & Papillion Housing Resilience Plan
• Approval of 2026 Planning Commission Uniform Review Schedule
• Election of Planning Commission Officers

Library Advisory Board

The Library Advisory Board will meet to review reports from the 2025 Nebraska Makerspace Conference and the Nebraska Library Association annual conference. The board will also receive monthly statistics for October 2025 and a building update.

• Report on the 2025 Nebraska Makerspace Conference
• October 2025 monthly statistics
• Reports on the Nebraska Library Association 2025 annual conference
• Building update

The Bellevue Public Library Advisory Board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the October 15, 2025 meeting. Both approvals passed unanimously with one member absent. The board then adjourned the meeting. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved agenda (motion by Stortvedt, seconded by Moore; 6-0, Clopton absent)
• Approved October 15 minutes (motion by Minarik, seconded by Ady; 6-0, Clopton absent)
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Minarik, seconded by Stortvedt; 6-0, Clopton absent)

City Council

The Bellevue City Council approved several procurement contracts, including a new fountain for American Heroes Park, retractable walls for the fire training site, and new trucks for city departments. It also extended the professional services agreement with RDG Planning & Design Inc. for the CDBG-DR Multijurisdictional Housing Resilience Plan at a cost up to $425,000. The Council recommended a liquor‑license amendment for Switchgear Entertainment LLC and adopted a resolution supporting Papillion’s request for jurisdictional change.

• Approve purchase of a fountain for American Heroes Park, up to $150,667.29 (Midwest Turf and Irrigation)
• Approve purchase of retractable walls for the fire training site, up to $83,750.00 (Porter Trustin Carlson)
• Approve purchase of two trucks for the Cemetery Department and one for Facility Maintenance, up to $226,701.00 (Anderson Auto Group)
• Extend professional services agreement with RDG Planning & Design Inc. for the CDBG‑DR Housing Resilience Plan, up to $425,000
• Recommend approval of liquor‑license amendment for Katey S. Brewer, manager of Switchgear Entertainment LLC (The Alley) at 601 Chateau Drive

The council unanimously approved a recommendation to the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission for a manager amendment at The Alley. It also approved a resolution supporting Papillion's request for Sarpy County to cede jurisdiction over Parcel #010485368. Several capital purchases were authorized, including a new fountain for American Heroes Park, retractable walls for the fire training site, three trucks for city departments, and temporary easement contracts for roadway projects. Finally, the council approved extending a professional services agreement for the CDBG‑DR Multijurisdictional Housing Resilience Plan up to $425,000.

• Recommended approval of liquor license amendment for Switchgear Entertainment LLC dba The Alley (601 Chateau Drive)
• Approved Resolution 2025-28 supporting Papillion's request to have Sarpy County cede Parcel #010485368
• Approved purchase of new fountain set for American Heroes Park up to $150,667.29
• Approved purchase of retractable walls for fire training site up to $83,750.00
• Approved purchase of three trucks (2 Cemetery Dept., 1 Facility Maintenance Dept.) up to $226,701.00
• Approved three temporary easement contracts for Whitted Creek 25th St. project up to $7,430.00
• Approved eight temporary easement contracts for Mission Avenue reconstruction up to $8,360.00
• Approved extension of professional services agreement with RDG Planning & Design Inc. up to $425,000

City Council

The Bellevue City Council will consider several zoning amendment ordinances, including changes to multifamily density and rezoning of specific parcels. It will hold show‑cause hearings on proposed condemnations at 11320 S. 47th Street and 1416 Fairfax Road. The council will vote on multiple contracts and purchases, notably a $2,998,559.98 construction agreement for the Bellevue Entertainment District Phase I and a $76,403.29 purchase of cruiser and body cameras. Additional items include approvals for easements, equipment, and a police motorcycle lease.

• Ordinance No. 4194: amend Section 5.17 of the zoning ordinance to change multifamily density (Applicant: Great Lakes Capital)
• Ordinance No. 4198: rezone Lot 1 and Outlot A at 1902 Lola Ave from AG to RA and RG‑8 (Applicant: Orchard Valley, Inc.)
• Ordinance No. 4199: rezone Lot 6 at 1724 Wilshire Dr from BG to RG‑8‑PS for multifamily development (Applicant: Ehrhart Griffin & Associates)
• Approve construction agreement with Chas. Vrana & Sons for Bellevue Entertainment District Phase I, up to $2,998,559.98
• Approve purchase of cruiser and body cameras from Motorola Solutions, not to exceed $76,403.29

The council approved a $5,000 donation from the Community Betterment Fund to ENCAP for the Bellevue Food Pantry (6‑0). It adopted Ordinance 4194 to amend Section 5.17 of the zoning ordinance for workforce housing (6‑0). It also approved rezoning of Lot 1/Outlot A at 1902 Lola Ave (Ordinance 4198, 6‑0), a small subdivision plat for the same site (5‑1), and rezoning of Lot 6 at 1724 Wilshire Dr (Ordinance 4199, 5‑1).

• Approved $5,000 donation to ENCAP for food pantry (6‑0)
• Approved Ordinance 4194 – workforce housing zoning amendment (6‑0)
• Approved Ordinance 4198 – rezoning 1902 Lola Ave (6‑0)
• Approved small subdivision plat for Lot 1/Outlot A, Lola Ave (5‑1)
• Approved Ordinance 4199 – rezoning 1724 Wilshire Dr (5‑1)

City Council

The Bellevue City Council will consider several liquor license recommendations, multiple rezoning ordinances, and a series of purchase contracts for fire, public works, and police equipment. Current business items include a new medical unit, fire siren replacement, and a major integrated technology platform for the city. All items are presented for council approval or recommendation.

• Recommend approval of a Class "C" liquor license for Varsity Hospitality LLC at 3504 Samson Way Suites 1-5
• Ordinance No. 4197: Rezone Lots 1‑3, Michalek Estates (12009 S. 25th St) from AG to AG, RA, RE
• Ordinance No. 4198: Rezone Lot 1 and Outlot A, Mora Acres (1902 Lola Ave) from AG to RA and RG‑8
• Approve purchase of a new Med Unit (up to $379,864.00) from North Central Emergency Vehicles
• Approve agreement with Samsara/Carahsoft Technology Corp. for an integrated platform (up to $545,564.60 over 5 years)

The Bellevue City Council approved three Class C liquor license applications and their temporary permits. It also adopted Ordinance No. 4197 to rezone 12009 South 25th Street and approved related subdivision plat and waiver measures. All actions passed with unanimous yes votes from the present members.

• Approved Class C liquor license for Varsity Sports Café, 3504 Samson Way, and temporary permit (yes: Preister, Casey, Collins, McCaw; absent: Burns, Welch)
• Approved amendment for Walmart Inc. dba "Walmart 2847" manager Cole Douglas Gordner, 10504 S. 15th Street (yes: Preister, Casey, Collins, McCaw; absent: Burns, Welch)
• Approved amendment for Walmart Inc. dba "Walmart 3154" manager Alishia L. Willis, 2109 Towne Centre Drive (yes: Preister, Casey, Collins, McCaw; absent: Burns, Welch)
• Approved Ordinance No. 4197 to amend the official zoning map for 12009 South 25th Street (yes: Preister, Casey, Collins, McCaw; absent: Burns, Welch)
• Approved small subdivision plat Lots 1‑3, Michalek Estates (yes: Preister, Casey, Collins, McCaw; absent: Burns, Welch)
• Approved waiver of Section 6‑7(7) Subdivision Regulations regarding lot depth‑to‑width ratio (yes: Preister, Casey, Collins, McCaw; absent: Burns, Welch)
• Approved the agenda (yes: Preister, Casey, Collins, McCaw; absent: Burns, Welch)
• Approved the consent agenda (yes: Preister, Casey, Collins, McCaw; absent: Burns, Welch)

Library Advisory Board

The Bellevue Public Library Advisory Board will review the library’s accreditation process and the Community Needs Plan covering 2019‑2022. It will provide an update on the library building project. The meeting will also include updates from the Foundation and Friends groups and a period for public requests to be heard.

• Review accreditation process and Community Needs Plan 2019‑2022
• Building project update
• Foundation updates
• Friends updates
• Public requests to be heard

The advisory board unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the September 17 meeting. The Bellevue Library Foundation approved approximately $4,000 to purchase a new table for the adult area, providing extra workspace and notary services. The board also announced the Friends of the Library annual meeting for October 26.

• Approved agenda (7-0)
• Approved September 17 minutes (7-0)
• Foundation approved approx $4,000 funding for new adult area table

City Council

The City Council is deciding on the issuance of general obligation bonds for improvement districts and reviewing several rezoning requests. The body is also considering various police equipment purchases and infrastructure contracts.

• Ordinance No. 4195: General obligation bonds for improvement districts not to exceed $35,000,000.00
• Construction Contractor Assignment Agreement for Bellevue Bay Indoor Water Park not to exceed $792,526.00
• Purchase of six Explorer Police Cruisers from Anderson Ford not to exceed $263,226.00
• CDBG Funding Approval and Agreement for FY-25 not to exceed $315,457.00
• Rezoning requests for 12009 S. 25th Street, 1902 Lola Ave, and 1724 Wilshire Dr

The council adopted Ordinance No. 4195 authorizing up to $35,000,000 in general obligation bonds for improvement districts. It also approved Ordinance No. 4196 amending the official zoning map boundaries. Additional approvals included a liquor‑license amendment for a Quik Trip manager, CDBG funding and amendment agreements, and several temporary easement contracts for public‑works projects.

• Approved Ordinance No. 4195 authorizing up to $35,000,000 in general obligation bonds (6‑0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 4196 amending city code boundaries of the official zoning map (6‑0)
• Recommended approval to NLCC of amendment for Quik Trip manager at 1311 Fort Crook Road (6‑0)
• Approved CDBG funding agreement up to $315,457 (6‑0)
• Approved CDBG amendment for cost reimbursement up to $140,000 (6‑0)
• Approved three temporary easement contracts for Mission Ave reconstruction up to $1,700 (6‑0)
• Approved nine temporary easement contracts for Whitted Creek 25th St. project up to $30,970 (6‑0)
• Approved compressor replacement proposal at 1500 Wall Street up to $12,035 (6‑0)

Planning Commission

The Bellevue Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two rezoning applications. One request seeks to rezone Lot 1 and Outlot A at 1902 Lola Ave from AG to RA and RG‑8 for residential development. Another request seeks to rezone Lot 6 at 1724 Wilshire Dr from BG to RG‑8‑PS for multi‑family residential development with site‑plan approval. The commission will also consider a consent agenda request to approve the final plat for Quail Crossing, LLC at the southwest corner of S 48th Street and Highway 370, and will approve minutes from the August 28, 2025 meeting.

• Consent agenda: approve final plat for Lots 1‑7 and Outlots A & B, Quail Crossing, LLC, SW corner of S 48th St & Highway 370 (Case S‑2508‑17)
• Public hearing: rezone Lot 1 and Outlot A, Mora Acres, 1902 Lola Ave, from AG to RA and RG‑8 (Cases Z‑2507‑07, S‑2507‑13)
• Public hearing: rezone Lot 6, Tiller’s 4th Addition, 1724 Wilshire Dr, from BG to RG‑8‑PS for multi‑family residential (Case Z‑2506‑06)
• Approve minutes of the August 28, 2025 regular meeting

City Council

The Bellevue City Council will consider a request to approve the 2026‑2031 Capital Improvement Plan, which lists total capital projects of $63,324711, with $59,742,965 funded by the city and $3,581,746 from outside sources. Council members will also vote on Ordinance No. 4192 to adopt the Annual Appropriations Bill and on Resolution No. 2025-22 to set the 2025‑2026 property tax request of $39,456,562.89. Standard procedural items such as the pledge of allegiance and roll call will be completed before the votes.

• Approve 2026‑2031 Capital Improvement Plan – total $63,324711 (city $59,742,965, outside $3,581,746)
• Ordinance No. 4192 – adoption of the Annual Appropriations Bill
• Resolution No. 2025-22 – set 2025‑2026 property tax request of $39,456,562.89
• Review of FY 2025‑26 budget figures including capital and operating expenditures
• Standard procedural items (pledge, roll call, agenda approval)

The council unanimously approved the agenda, the 2026‑2031 Capital Improvement Plan, the annual appropriations ordinance, and a resolution setting the 2025‑2026 property tax levy. All motions carried with every member voting yes and none voting no.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved 2026‑2031 Capital Improvement Plan (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 4192 – Annual Appropriations (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025‑22 – 2025‑2026 Property Tax Levy (unanimous)

Library Advisory Board

The Bellevue Public Library Advisory Board will meet to approve the agenda and minutes from the August 20, 2025 meeting. Members will review the Teen and Children’s 2025 Summer Library Programs and hear director reports and a holiday schedule for FY 2025‑2026. The board will discuss the Nebraska Library Association conference scheduled for Oct. 22‑24 in York, NE, and receive updates on the building and the Foundation and Friends groups.

• Review of Teen 2025 Summer Library Program
• Review of Children’s 2025 Summer Library Program
• Discuss Nebraska Library Association (NLA) Conference, Oct. 22‑24, in York, NE
• Building Update
• Foundation and Friends updates

The advisory board approved the FY 2025‑2026 holiday schedule with a unanimous 7‑0 vote. It also approved funding for additional tables and computers for the computer lab. The agenda and amended minutes were approved unanimously. A foundation request to purchase picnic tables and shade sails was tabled until the next meeting.

• Approved agenda for September 17 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved amended minutes of August 20 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2025‑2026 holiday schedule (7‑0)
• Approved funding for additional tables and computers for the computer lab (board approval)
• Tabled foundation request for picnic tables and shade sails (postponed)

City Council

The City Council will discuss the Annual Appropriations Bill and a proposal to issue general obligation bonds up to $35 million for improvement districts. The body is also reviewing zoning amendments, a compensation ordinance, and various municipal service contracts.

• Ordinance No. 4195: General obligation bonds for improvement districts not to exceed $35,000,000.00
• Ordinance No. 4192: Adoption of the Annual Appropriations Bill budget statement
• Property Casualty Insurance renewal with FNIC for $815,980.00
• Ordinance No. 4194: Proposed multifamily residential density amendment for Great Lakes Capital
• Building Automation System for District 1 Fire Station for $38,840.00

The Bellevue City Council approved Ordinance No. 4193, setting employee compensation ranges, with a 5‑0 vote. It postponed Ordinance No. 4194 (zoning density amendment) to November 4, 2025, and also postponed the conditional use permit request for Lot 3D and the 2026‑2031 Capital Improvement Plan. The council approved the annual trick‑or‑treat event application and two resolutions to allow satellite keno locations at Varsity Sports Cafe and Beardmore Event Center.

• Approved Ordinance No. 4193 (employee compensation ranges) (5-0)
• Postponed Ordinance No. 4194 (zoning density amendment) to Nov 4, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved Event Application for Annual Bellevue Trick or Treat (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025-20 to operate satellite keno at 3504 Samson Way (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025-21 to operate satellite keno at 3930 Raynor Parkway (5-0)
• Postponed conditional use permit request for Lot 3D, Twin Ridge II (5-0)
• Postponed approval of 2026‑2031 Capital Improvement Plan until Sep 23, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved agenda, consent agenda, and claims (5-0 each)

City Council

The Bellevue City Council approved its agenda, consent agenda, and claims without opposition. It voted to recommend the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission approve an amendment for Corbin Delgado as manager of Snap Productions at 2221 Thurston Circle. The council also postponed the public hearing on the Annual Appropriations Bill to September 16, 2025.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda, including August 19, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved claims (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of liquor license amendment for Snap Productions (Welch, Preister, Casey, Burns, Collins, McCaw voted yes)
• Postponed public hearing on Ordinance No. 4192 (Annual Appropriations Bill) to September 16, 2025 (Welch, Preister, Casey, Burns, Collins, McCaw voted yes)

Library Advisory Board

The board approved the meeting agenda and re‑elected its officers. It also approved the minutes from the June 18 meeting. The Library Foundation approved approximately $10,000 from its Capital Fund to expand the computer lab, covering new furniture, computers, privacy shields and software. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved agenda (5‑0, Ady & Minarik absent)
• Re‑elected Evonne Edgington as President (5‑0, Ady & Minarik absent)
• Re‑elected Deb Stortvedt as Vice President (5‑0, Ady & Minarik absent)
• Approved minutes of June 18 meeting (5‑0, Ady & Minarik absent)
• Foundation approved approx $10,000 for computer lab expansion (no vote recorded)
• Adjourned meeting (5‑0, Ady & Minarik absent)

City Council

The council approved Ordinance No. 4188, rezoning lots at 42nd Street and Highway 370 from agricultural/residential to business and multifamily residential (BG and RG‑20‑PS) with a 5‑1 vote (Councilwoman Welch opposed). The council also approved the accompanying preliminary plat for those lots with the same 5‑1 vote. Additional actions included authorizing the mayor to sign the 2025 municipal compliance certification, approving a grant for the American Heroes Park improvement, and approving contracts for an employee wellness program ($22,500), a crack‑sealer purchase ($81,500), a new flagpole ($15,489), and a change order for pipe rehabilitation ($811,795.50). All motions carried.

• Approved Ordinance No. 4188 rezoning 42nd St & Hwy 370 (5‑1)
• Approved preliminary plat for the same lots (5‑1)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑16 authorizing mayor to sign 2025 compliance certification (6‑0)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑17 grant for American Heroes Park improvement (6‑0)
• Approved $22,500 employee wellness program agreement with Lockton (6‑0)
• Approved purchase of Etnyre ECS400 crack sealer up to $81,500 (6‑0)
• Approved purchase of new flagpole for Washington Park up to $15,489 (6‑0)
• Approved Change Order #1 with Sak Construction for Olde Towne CIPP rehab up to $811,795.50 (6‑0)

City Council

The council unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included several reappointments and a bridge commission appointment. It also approved the claims with one abstention. The council waived the three‑reading requirement and adopted Ordinance 4189 to amend peddler regulations and Ordinance 4190 to repeal the second‑hand goods rules, both passing unanimously.

• Approved agenda (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda (all items) (6-0)
• Approved claims (5-0, 1 abstain)
• Waived three‑reading rule for Ordinance 4189 (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 4189 regulating peddlers (6-0)
• Waived three‑reading rule for Ordinance 4190 (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 4190 repealing second‑hand goods rules (6-0)

City Council

The Bellevue City Council unanimously approved the meeting agenda, consent agenda and claims. It then approved Resolution 2025‑13, authorizing the mayor to sign a redevelopment plan for Lot 6 that includes a $1.5 million affordable‑housing project. The council also adopted the 2025‑2026 Community Development Block Grant budget of up to $342,457 and several service agreements for fiber installation, traffic‑signal upgrades, library parking lot design, and a cemetery parking pad.

• Approved agenda – unanimous (Welch, Preister, Casey, Burns, Collins, McCaw)
• Approved consent agenda – unanimous (Welch, Preister, Casey, Burns, Collins, McCaw)
• Approved claims – unanimous (Welch, Preister, Casey, Burns, Collins, McCaw)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑13 for Lot 6 redevelopment, authorizing mayor to sign – unanimous (Welch, Preister, Casey, Burns, Collins, McCaw)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑14 CDBG Action Plan budget up to $342,457, authorizing mayor to sign – unanimous (Welch, Preister, Casey, Burns, Collins, McCaw)
• Approved Master Services Agreement with Allo Communications for fire‑training site fiber, up to $3,048/year – unanimous (Welch, Preister, Casey, Burns, Collins, McCaw)
• Approved traffic‑signal improvement agreement with Felsburg Holt & Ullevig, up to $13,200 – unanimous (Welch, Preister, Casey, Burns, Collins, McCaw)
• Approved amendment with HGM Associates for library parking lot design services, up to $20,700 – unanimous (Welch, Preister, Casey, Burns, Collins, McCaw)

City Council

The council voted unanimously to adopt Ordinance No. 4187, authorizing up to $5,100,000 in bonds for water main improvements. It also approved an amendment to the Cornhusker Creek Subdivision Agreement (SID #379) and several land‑acquisition agreements for a new Public Works Facility. Additional approvals included an interlocal IT services agreement with Sarpy County, a water‑main extension contract, and a lease for the Bellevue Police North Site.

• Approved Ordinance No. 4187 authorizing up to $5,100,000 in bonds for water main improvements – vote: Welch, Preister, Casey, Burns, Collins, McCaw yes
• Approved amendment to Cornhusker Creek Subdivision Agreement (SID #379) – vote: Welch, Preister, Casey, Burns, Collins, McCaw yes
• Approved Mayor to execute Commercial Purchase Agreement with Dana Partnership LLP for land up to $1,445,946.60 for new Public Works Facility – vote: Welch, Preister, Casey, Burns, Collins, McCaw yes
• Approved Mayor to execute Commercial Purchase Agreement with Armor Storages IX LLC for land up to $654,053.40 for new Public Works Facility – vote: Welch, Preister, Casey, Burns, Collins, McCaw yes
• Approved Mayor to sign Interlocal Agreement with Sarpy County for IT services, $150,318.00 – vote: Welch, Preister, Casey, Burns, Collins, McCaw yes
• Approved Mayor to sign Water Main Extension Agreement with Metropolitan Utilities District, up to $4,968,504.00 – vote: Welch, Preister, Casey, Burns, Collins, McCaw yes
• Approved Mayor to sign lease for Bellevue Police “North Site,” 726 Fort Crook Road North, $40,417.44 – vote: Welch, Preister, Casey, Burns, Collins, McCaw yes

Library Advisory Board

The Library Advisory Board voted to approve the June 18 agenda and the May 21 minutes. Both motions passed with all present members voting yes and one member absent. The board then moved to adjourn, which also passed.

• Approved agenda (yes:6, no:0, absent:1)
• Approved May 21 minutes (yes:6, no:0, absent:1)
• Adjourned meeting (yes:6, no:0, absent:1)

City Council

The Bellevue City Council unanimously approved a $6,742,482.97 agreement with Valley Corp. for Mission Avenue Improvements. It also adopted Ordinance No. 4185 rezoning the South 36th St. and Cornhusker Rd. area and approved a small subdivision plat for Lots 1 & 2. Additional unanimous approvals included a waiver of subdivision regulations, a fee waiver for a Kiwanis Club event, the FY 2025‑2026 wastewater agency budget, an MOU with the Sarpy County Force Investigation Team, and contracts with HGM Associates, HDR, Alfred Benesch, and NL&L.

• Approved Ordinance No. 4185 rezoning South 36th St. & Cornhusker Rd (6‑0)
• Approved small subdivision plat for Lots 1 & 2, Mr. T’s Addition Replat II (6‑0)
• Approved waiver of Section 6‑7(7) subdivision regulation (5‑0, Welch absent)
• Recommended approval of Kiwanis Club event and waived $50 fee (6‑0)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑09 authorizing Mayor to sign Sarpy County Wastewater Agency FY 2025‑2026 budget (6‑0)
• Approved MOU with Sarpy County Force Investigation Team (6‑0)
• Approved $222,220 contract with HGM Associates for 2025 Concrete Projects – Package 2 (6‑0)
• Approved $6,742,482.97 agreement with Valley Corp for Mission Avenue Improvements (6‑0)

Library Advisory Board

The Bellevue Public Library Advisory Board unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the April 16 meeting. They also approved an amendment to the Code of Conduct Policy that adds language about e‑cigarettes, vaping, and a 100‑foot smoking restriction from the library entrance. The meeting was then unanimously adjourned.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous yes, no votes)
• Approved April 16 minutes (unanimous yes, no votes)
• Approved Code of Conduct Policy amendment on vaping and smoking (unanimous yes, no votes)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous yes, no votes)

City Council

The Bellevue City Council approved the site‑plan request for Lots 3A and 3B at Normandy Hills, allowing a 90‑unit multi‑family development. It also adopted Ordinance No. 4184 to vacate a portion of alley right‑of‑way and amended the Future Land Use Map to reflect Offutt AFB boundaries. Several financial agreements were authorized, including a construction supplemental agreement, an NDOT reimbursement, and a fire‑EMS records‑management contract.

• Approved Ordinance No. 4184 to vacate alley right‑of‑way (5‑0)
• Approved site‑plan for Lots 3A and 3B Normandy Hills multi‑family development (6‑0)
• Approved amendment to Future Land Use Map for Offutt AFB boundaries (6‑0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025‑08 authorizing Mayor to sign Construction Engineering Supplemental Agreement #3 ($24,750 total, city share $4,950) (6‑0)
• Approved Maintenance Agreement No. 5 and NDOT Certificate of Compliance for $20,787.20 reimbursement (6‑0)
• Approved agreement with ESO for Fire and EMS Records Management up to $40,859.30 per year (6‑0)
• Approved agenda (6‑0)
• Approved consent agenda (6‑0)

City Council

The council approved several items, including a Class C liquor license for Pat & Wally's, the detachment of several tax lots, and an amendment to Ward One boundaries. It also approved a real‑estate exchange transferring roughly 25 acres to Bellevue University after waiving the three‑reading requirement. Additional approvals covered a small subdivision plat, an update to the master fee schedule, policy‑resolution amendments, and a subrecipient agreement for up to $13,662.50.

• Approved Class C liquor license for Pat & Wally's (701 Galvin Road South Suite 114) and temporary permit (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 4182 detaching Tax Lot 26 and part of Tax Lot 28 (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 4183 amendment to Ward One boundary (de‑annexation of Offutt AFB property) (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 4186 real‑estate exchange of ~25 acres to Bellevue University, waiving three‑reading rule (5-0)
• Approved small subdivision plat for Lot 1, Jena’s Corner at 2520 Olive Street (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025-07 updating the Master Fee Schedule (5-0)
• Approved amendments to City Council Policy Resolutions (5-0)
• Approved Subrecipient Agreement with Lift Up Sarpy County for Bellevue Community Response and Outreach, up to $13,662.50 (5-0)

Library Advisory Board

The Library Advisory Board approved the meeting agenda and the February minutes. The board voted to adopt the Security Camera Policy, allowing signage at library entrances. Discussion of the Code of Conduct Policy was postponed to the May meeting. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved agenda (motion by Ady, seconded by Stortvedt; yes: Ady, Clopton, Edgington, Holmes, Minarik, Stortvedt; no: none; absent: Moore)
• Approved February minutes (motion by Ady, seconded by Stortvedt; yes: Ady, Clopton, Edgington, Holmes, Minarik, Stortvedt; no: none; absent: Moore)
• Approved Security Camera Policy (motion by Minarik, seconded by Clopton; yes: Ady, Clopton, Edgington, Holmes, Minarik, Stortvedt; no: none; absent: Moore)
• Postponed Code of Conduct Policy discussion to May meeting
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Minarik, seconded by Stortvedt; yes: Ady, Clopton, Edgington, Holmes, Minarik, Stortvedt; no: none; absent: Moore)

City Council

The council approved a $3,560,000 purchase of a Pierce Velocity fire tanker and rescue vehicle. It also adopted a zoning map amendment for the South 22nd Street and Kennedy Avenue site, approved a related subdivision plat and an AutoZone site‑plan, and recommended a liquor‑license amendment for Kum & Go. Additionally, the council authorized three Community Development Block Grant extensions totaling $55,056.13.

• Approved recommendation to NLCC for Jennifer Miller manager of Kum & Go (13905 Williamsburg Drive) – 6 yes, 0 no
• Approved Ordinance No. 4181 to amend zoning map for South 22nd St & Kennedy Ave – 6 yes, 0 no
• Approved Small Subdivision Plat Lots 1 & 2, Kennedy Town Center Replat Eight – 6 yes, 0 no
• Approved site‑plan for AutoZone store at Lot 1, Kennedy Town Center Replat Eight – 6 yes, 0 no
• Approved purchase of fire department Pierce Velocity PUC Tanker and Heavy Duty Rescue‑Non‑Walk‑In up to $3,560,000 – 6 yes, 0 no
• Approved CDBG amendment with Bellevue Junior Sports Association up to $6,000 – 6 yes, 0 no
• Approved CDBG amendment with Lift Up Sarpy County up to $12,919.13 – 6 yes, 0 no
• Approved CDBG amendment with Habitat for Humanity of Sarpy County up to $36,137 – 6 yes, 0 no

City Council

The council approved the FY‑24 Community Development Block Grant funding agreement for $315,504. It also adopted Ordinance No. 4179 rezoning five lots to a mixed‑use entertainment district and approved the preliminary plat for those lots. Additional contracts were authorized for forensic services, a cemetery retaining wall, and a fire‑station roof. A request for an AutoZone site‑plan was tabled until the April 15 meeting.

• Approved Ordinance No. 4179 rezoning Lots 1‑5 to MU for entertainment district (6‑0)
• Approved preliminary plat for Lots 1‑5 Bellevue Entertainment District (6‑0)
• Approved Community Development Block Grant Funding Agreement FY‑24 for $315,504 (6‑0)
• Approved Services Agreement with Douglas County for forensic services (6‑0)
• Approved estimate to replace cemetery retaining wall up to $16,020 (6‑0)
• Approved agreement with KenBrooke Roofing to install fire‑station roof up to $11,200 (6‑0)
• Tabled site‑plan approval for AutoZone auto parts store at Lot 1, Kennedy Town Center (6‑0)