Chadron public meetings in 2025

City Council

The Chadron City Council will vote on several resolutions, including approving a liquor license for Katelyn A. Strode, d/b/a The Ridge. The council will also consider an agreement with the Nebraska Department of Water, Energy, and Environment for the Chadron Water Source Monitoring Project, and payment applications to Fuller Construction for ADA restrooms at the Downtown Plaza. Additional items include renewing the highway maintenance agreement with the Nebraska Department of Transportation for US‑20 and a report from the Chadron Public Library Board.

• Resolution 2025-108 – Approve liquor license for Katelyn A. Strode, d/b/a The Ridge
• Resolution 2025-109 – Approve agreement for Chadron Water Source Monitoring Project
• Resolution 2025-111 – Approve Payment Application No. 5 to Fuller Construction for ADA restrooms
• Resolution 2025-112 – Approve Payment Application No. 6 to Fuller Construction for ADA restrooms
• Resolution 2025-113 – Approve maintenance agreement renewal with NDOT for US‑20

The council approved a Retail Class C liquor license for The Ridge at 164 Main Street, effective November 1 2025 through October 31 2026. It also approved the water‑source monitoring grant agreement, designated city depositories for 2026, and authorized payments for ADA restrooms, highway maintenance, and a swim meet. All motions passed with a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved Retail Class C liquor license for The Ridge (5‑0)
• Approved agreement for Chadron Water Source Monitoring Project (5‑0)
• Approved designation of depositories for Calendar Year 2026 (5‑0)
• Approved Chadron Sharks swim meet at reduced rate (5‑0)
• Approved Payment Application No. 5 to Fuller Construction for ADA Restrooms ($96,484.61) (5‑0)
• Approved Payment Application No. 6 to Fuller Construction for ADA Restrooms ($14,634.04) (5‑0)
• Approved maintenance agreement renewal with NDOT for Highway US‑20 ($9,237.80) (5‑0)

Public Library

The Board of Directors will meet to approve November 2025 bills and review the final draft of the Policy Manual. The meeting includes reports on library renovations and a search for a temporary location during construction.

• Review of Policy Manual final draft
• Approval of November 2025 bills
• Report on search for temporary library location during renovation
• Discussion on flashing work surrounding the library
• Presentation of FY 2025 Annual Statistical Report

The minutes contain garbled text with no clear decisions, votes, or approvals. Only procedural or unclear items are noted, and no concrete actions were documented.

City Council

The City Council will meet to approve claims, set the 2026 meeting calendar, and recognize city departments for safety and forestry awards. The body will also consider resolutions regarding a vehicle purchase and surplus property.

• Resolution No. 2025-105: Bid for one new 2025 or newer half-ton crew cab 4x4 pickup truck for the Streets Department
• Resolution 2025-106: Declaration of surplus property for sale or disposal
• Approval of 2026 City Council meeting dates
• Appointment to the Panhandle Area Development District
• Recognition of Chadron Urban and Community Forestry Project Grant

The council unanimously approved the purchase of a 2026 Ford F150 pickup truck for $47,200, authorized the sale of surplus personal property at public auction, set the 2026 council meeting dates, and approved a comprehensive list of city claims and payments. They also appointed John Reed to the Panhandle Area Development District, excused Councilmember Clay Andersen’s absence, and adopted both the agenda and consent agenda.

• Approved purchase of 2026 Ford F150 pickup for $47,200 (4-0)
• Approved surplus personal property to be sold at public auction (4-0)
• Approved council meeting dates for 2026 (4-0)
• Approved list of claims and payments (4-0)
• Appointed John Reed as representative to Panhandle Area Development District (4-0)
• Excused Clay Andersen's absence from the meeting (4-0)
• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda (4-0)

Public Library

The Chadron Public Library Board of Directors will meet to review bid specifications recommended by Engineer Keenan Johnson. The board will also make a decision regarding the color of the roof flashing.

• Review of Engineer Keenan Johnson's recommendations for bid specifications
• Decision on roof flashing coloring

The board declared the meeting properly publicized and open to the public. The agenda included a presentation of ADA bathroom plans by Keenan Johnson and a report from the Renovation and Expansion Committee. No votes or formal actions were recorded. The next regular meeting is scheduled for November 10, 2025.

City Council

The council will consider several consent agenda items, including approval of meeting minutes and routine reports. It will discuss and vote on resolutions to purchase a new 4x4 utility vehicle for the Parks/Cemetery Department, to allocate Community Development Funds to the American Legion Bill Dowling Post 12, and to approve payment to Fuller Construction Company for the 6th and Maple Repair Project. Additional items include an introduction of a new Aquatics Center assistant manager, a report from the Northwest Nebraska Development Corporation, and a city manager evaluation.

• Resolution 2025-104: Approve Payment Application No. 1 to Fuller Construction Company for the 6th and Maple Repair Project
• Resolution 2025-102: Approve specifications for one 2025 or newer 4x4 utility vehicle for the Parks/Cemetery Department
• Resolution 2025-103: Approve application of the American Legion Bill Dowling Post 12 for Community Development Funds
• Introduction of Ryan Weatherman as New Aquatics Center Assistant Manager
• Report and update from Deb Cottier, Executive Director of Northwest Nebraska Development Corporation

The council unanimously approved a $1,619,300 payment to Feld Fire for a new ladder truck. It also approved a $340,930.55 ambulance purchase, a $13,980 grant to the American Legion, a $4,297.44 payment to Fuller Construction, and the specifications for a new 4x4 utility vehicle. All motions carried with no dissent.

• Approved $1,619,300 ladder truck payment to Feld Fire (unanimous)
• Approved $340,930.55 ambulance purchase from Danko (unanimous)
• Approved $13,980 grant to American Legion Bill Dowling Post 12 (unanimous)
• Approved $4,297.44 payment to Fuller Construction for 6th & Maple Street repair (unanimous)
• Approved specifications for one 2025+ 4x4 utility vehicle for Parks/Cemetery Dept (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items including prior meeting minutes and reports (unanimous)

City Council

The Chadron City Council will conduct a workshop to examine ordinances in Chapter 16 of the City Code. It will also consider Resolution 2025-101 to excuse the absence of one or more councilmembers. The meeting may be adjourned into executive session or concluded with an adjournment.

• Workshop to review ordinances in Chapter 16 of the City Code
• Resolution 2025-101 to excuse the absence of councilmember(s)
• Potential adjournment into executive session or formal adjournment

The City Council adopted Resolution 2025-101 to excuse Councilmember Clay Andersen's absence, with all four members voting aye and none voting nay. The council then voted to adjourn the meeting, also unanimously. No other actions were taken.

• Excused Clay Andersen's absence (4 ayes, 0 nays)
• Adjourned meeting (4 ayes, 0 nays)

Public Library

The Chadron Public Library Board of Directors will meet to approve bills, review committee reports, and discuss a draft proposal from an architect regarding renovation and expansion.

• Approval of October 2025 bills
• Review of First Draft of Policy Manual
• Tuckpointing Report
• Discussion of Open Meeting Law
• Draft Proposal from architect

The board approved the consent agenda, including October 2025 minutes and reports, with unanimous support. It then approved October 2025 bills totaling $4,463.79, also unanimously. The meeting was adjourned by a unanimous vote.

• Approved consent agenda (5-0)
• Approved October 2025 bills totaling $4,463.79 (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Public Library

The Chadron Public Library Board will hear a presentation of ADA bathroom plans from Keenan Johnson. The board will then receive a report from Shane Shepherd of the Renovation and Expansion Committee and discuss a list of building renovation projects. No formal decisions are noted in the agenda.

• Presentation of ADA bathroom plans by Keenan Johnson
• Renovation and Expansion Committee report from Shane Shepherd
• Discussion of building renovation project list

The Library Board voted to authorize Keenan Johnson to prepare a full engineering packet for the proposed ADA bathroom renovation. The motion was carried unanimously with four yes votes. The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous motion.

• Authorized Keenan Johnson to prepare full engineering packet (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will discuss appointing two members to a steering committee for library projects funded by a state grant. The body will also consider resolutions regarding street superintendent certification and temporary highway use for a parade.

• Appointment of two council members to a library project steering committee for a State of Nebraska-Department of Economic Development grant
• Resolution 2025-99 for temporary use of Highway US-20 at Main Street for the December 4, 2025 Parade of Lights
• Resolution 2025-98 for the 2025 Year-End Certification of City Street Superintendent
• Discussion of City Clerk salary
• Introduction of new staff: Brandon Hartzell, Holly Real, and Autumn Calkins

The council approved the agenda and consent agenda unanimously. It decided not to appoint members to the library steering committee, approved the Year‑End Certification of the City Street Superintendent, and authorized the temporary use of Highway US‑20 for the Parade of Lights on Dec 4 2025. The council also approved a 3% salary increase for City Clerk Katie Parks, a comprehensive list of city claims, and a resolution excusing Councilmember Clay Andersen’s absence.

• Approved agenda (4‑0, Andersen absent)
• Approved consent agenda (4‑0, Andersen absent)
• Decided not to appoint council members to library steering committee (4‑0, Andersen absent)
• Approved Resolution 2025-98, Year‑End Certification of City Street Superintendent (4‑0, Andersen absent)
• Approved Resolution 2025-99, temporary use of Highway US-20 for Parade of Lights Dec 4 2025 (4‑0, Andersen absent)
• Approved 3% salary increase for City Clerk Katie Parks, effective Oct 1 2025 (4‑0, Andersen absent)
• Approved payment of listed city claims as presented (4‑0, Andersen absent)
• Approved Resolution 2025-100, excusing absence of Councilmember Clay Andersen (4‑0, Andersen absent)

City Council

The Chadron City Council will consider Resolution 2025-96, which recommends awarding the bid for one 2026‑or‑newer, 2,000‑gallon‑per‑minute custom‑built UL‑certified ladder truck for the Chadron Volunteer Fire Department. The council will also vote on Resolution 2025-97 to excuse absent councilmembers. Afterward, an executive session will be held for personnel matters before adjournment.

• Resolution 2025-96 – Recommend award of bid for one new 2026+ 2,000 GPM custom‑built UL‑certified ladder truck for the Chadron Volunteer Fire Department
• Resolution 2025-97 – Excuse the absence of councilmember(s)
• Executive session – Personnel matters

The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda and adopted a resolution amending the purchase price for a new ladder truck, authorizing up to $1,752,087 for the Chadron Volunteer Fire Department. They also excused Councilmember Kevin Oleksy’s absence, entered an executive session for personnel matters, returned to open session, and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved agenda (4-0-1)
• Amended ladder truck purchase resolution to authorize up to $1,752,087 (4-0-1)
• Excused absence of Councilmember Kevin Oleksy (4-0-1)
• Entered executive session for personnel matters (4-0-1)
• Returned to open session (4-0-1)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0-1)

City Council

The Chadron City Council will discuss a range of items, including a donation to Shop With a Cop and an award for Chadron City Transit. Key decisions include a recommendation to award the bid for the Stockade Road Improvement Project, approval of specifications for a new half‑ton crew‑cab 4x4 pickup truck for the Streets Department, and posting notice of grant availability for the Chadron Community Betterment Funds. The council will also consider a memorandum of understanding for Carnegie Library repairs and a grant application to the Nebraska Arts Council.

• Resolution 2025-95 – Recommend award of bid for the Stockade Road Improvement Project
• Resolution 2025-93 – Approve specifications for one new half‑ton crew‑cab 4x4 pickup truck for the Streets Department
• Resolution 2025-94 – Authorize posting notice of grant availability for Chadron Community Betterment Funds (KENO Lottery and ACE revenues)
• Resolution 2025-92 – Authorize Creative District Development Grant application to the Nebraska Arts Council
• Discussion of the Memorandum of Understanding for repair and rehabilitation of the Carnegie Library building

The council unanimously approved the consent agenda and several resolutions, including a $72,500 Creative District Development Grant, specifications for a new half‑ton crew‑cab pickup, and the posting of a $18,500 Community Betterment Grant notice. It also awarded the Stockade Road Improvement Project to Paul Reed Construction for a total of $382,790.65. All motions carried with a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved consent agenda (5-0)
• Approved $72,500 Creative District Development Grant to Nebraska Arts Council (5-0)
• Approved specifications for one new 2025 or newer half‑ton crew‑cab 4x4 pickup (5-0)
• Authorized posting of $18,500 Community Betterment Grant notice (5-0)
• Awarded Stockade Road Improvement Project to Paul Reed Construction for $382,790.65 (5-0)

Public Library

The Chadron Public Library Board will approve September 2025 minutes and bills, hear reports from the Friends of the Library, the Library Foundation, and the Renovation and Expansion Committee, and consider revising the second part of the policy manual. The board will also discuss a tuckpointing report and a possible classical guitar program.

• Approval of September 2025 minutes (consent agenda)
• Approval of September 2025 bills
• Revision and approval of second part of Policy Manual (old business)
• Renovation and Expansion Committee report
• Possible Classical Guitar Program (new business)

The library board approved the September 2025 minutes and two sets of bills totaling $22,139.29. The second half of the policy manual was approved, and the proposal for a classical guitar program was tabled pending more information. All approvals were passed with unanimous or recorded yes votes.

• Approved September 2025 minutes (consent agenda) – unanimous approval
• Approved September 2025 bills for $17,271.34 – all five members voted Yes
• Approved additional September 2025 bills for $4,867.95 – Drew, Heather, Robin, John voted Yes
• Approved second half of the policy manual – all five members voted Yes
• Tabled approval of the classical guitar program until more site information is available

City Council

The Chadron City Council will consider a consent agenda that includes minutes and special licenses. It will discuss a report on the Ten Free Trees program and vote on several resolutions: specifications for a new ladder truck for the volunteer fire department, a payment application and a change order for Fuller Construction’s ADA restrooms at the Downtown Plaza, and two appointments to the Planning Commission. The meeting also includes motions to approve claims and to excuse councilmember absences before public comment and closing remarks.

• Resolution No. 2025-89 – Approve specifications for a new 2,000‑gallon ladder truck for the Chadron Volunteer Fire Department and authorize notice to bidders
• Resolution 2025-90 – Approve Payment Application No. 4 to Fuller Construction Company, LLC for construction of ADA restrooms at the Downtown Plaza
• Resolution No. 2025-91 – Approve Change Order No. 2 to Fuller Construction Company, LLC for the ADA restrooms at the Downtown Plaza
• Motion to approve two appointments to the Planning Commission
• Motion to approve claims

The council unanimously approved the specifications for a new 2,000‑gpm custom ladder truck for the volunteer fire department (Resolution 2025‑89). It also approved payment to Fuller Construction for ADA restrooms at the Downtown Plaza and a $1,375 change order to increase that contract. Additionally, the Planning Commission membership was changed and routine expenditures were authorized.

• Approved specifications for a new 2,000‑gpm custom ladder truck for the volunteer fire department (Resolution 2025‑89) – all five members aye
• Approved Payment Application No. 4 to Fuller Construction for ADA restrooms at Downtown Plaza, amount due $54,177.08 (Resolution 2025‑90) – all five members aye
• Approved Change Order No. 2 for Fuller Construction, increasing contract price by $1,375 to $261,747 (Resolution 2025‑91) – all five members aye
• Approved consent agenda items (previous meeting minutes, Problem Resolution Team minutes, special licenses) – all five members aye
• Changed Planning Commission membership: Bob Hardy moved to regular member, Katherine Burrows appointed as alternate – all five members aye
• Approved financial claims as presented – all five members aye
• Approved routine city expenditures (insurance, phone, water, etc.) – all five members aye
• Adjourned the meeting at 6:34 PM – all five members aye

Public Library

The Chadron Public Library Board will open the meeting, take roll call, and allow the public to address the board. It will receive updates on the library renovation project and a report from the Renovation and Expansion Committee. The board may adjourn to an executive session if needed.

• Public address period for community comments
• Renovation project updates on works in progress
• Renovation and Expansion Committee report
• Roll call of board members
• Potential adjournment to executive session

City Council

The City Council will meet to approve payment applications for two infrastructure projects. The body will also review claims and handle administrative resolutions.

• Resolution 2025-86: Payment Application No. 1-Final for the 2025 Chip Seal Project
• Resolution 2025-87: Payment Application No. 1 for the Ann Street Water Main Replacement Project
• Approval of claims

The council approved the meeting agenda and two payment applications: $301,121.37 to Midwest Coatings Co., Inc. for the 2025 Chip Seal Project and $49,918.24 to Buettner Construction for the Ann Street Water Main Replacement Project. A resolution excusing Councilmember Clay Andersen’s absence was also adopted, and the meeting was adjourned at 4:00 PM.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved $301,121.37 payment to Midwest Coatings Co., Inc. for Chip Seal Project (unanimous)
• Approved $49,918.24 payment to Buettner Construction for Ann Street Water Main Replacement (unanimous)
• Mayor’s motion to approve the claims as presented carried (unanimous)
• Excused Councilmember Clay Andersen’s absence (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:00 PM (unanimous)

Public Library

The board will hold a public comment period, receive a renovation project update from Keenan Johnson, and hear a report from the Renovation and Expansion Committee. No specific decisions are listed on the agenda; the items appear to be informational updates.

• Public comment period – opportunity for the public to address the Board
• Renovation Project Update – presentation by Keenan Johnson
• Renovation and Expansion Committee report

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on the One and Six Year Street Improvement Plan for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. The body will also review bids for street repairs and payments for downtown plaza construction.

• Public hearing and approval of the One and Six Year Street Improvement Plan (FY 2025-2026)
• Resolution 2025-81: Bid award for Maple and 6th Street Repair Project
• Resolution 2025-84: Payment Application No. 3 to Fuller Construction for Downtown Plaza ADA Restrooms
• Resolution 2025-82: Adoption of the Region 23 Hazard Mitigation Plan
• Resolution 2025-83: Revised Special Designated License (SDL) guidelines

The City Council approved the One and Six Year Street Improvement Plan for FY 2025‑2026. It adopted the Region 23 Hazard Mitigation Plan and approved new guidelines for special designated liquor licenses. The council also awarded the Maple and 6th Street Repair Project to Fuller Construction for $49,847 and approved a $54,876.27 payment to Fuller for ADA restrooms at the Downtown Plaza.

• Approved One and Six Year Street Improvement Plan (4‑0)
• Adopted Region 23 Hazard Mitigation Plan (4‑0)
• Awarded Maple & 6th Street Repair Project to Fuller Construction for $49,847 (4‑0)
• Approved revised Special Designated License guidelines (4‑0)
• Authorized Mayor to sign Annual Certification of Program Compliance (4‑0)
• Approved payment of $54,876.27 to Fuller Construction for ADA Restrooms (4‑0)
• Approved consent agenda items including minutes, reports, and special licenses (4‑0)
• Approved agenda (4‑0)

City Council

The council approved the amended agenda and consent items, including the minutes and a special license. It adopted Ordinance 1443, the 2025‑2026 appropriations ordinance, establishing the city’s budget. The council set the final property tax request at $1,343,544.25 for the General Fund. Additional actions included approving a fees ordinance, establishing fiscal‑year funds, increasing the NPPD lease payment to 13.5%, writing off an $18.41 utility account, appointing advisory members, and extending the lease for the City Transit office.

• Approved amended agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 1443 – FY 2025‑2026 budget (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑74 – final tax levy $1,343,544.25 (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 1442 – fees and taxes schedule (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑75 – establishment of FY 2025‑2026 funds (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑76 – increase NPPD lease to 13.5% effective Jan 1 2026 (4-1)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑77 – write‑off delinquent utility account $18.41 (5-0)

Public Library

The board approved the consent agenda, including the August 2025 minutes, librarian report and statistics. It approved $4,744.42 in August 2025 bills and adopted changes to half of the policy manual. The board also resolved to ask the City to pursue acquisition of the former hospital property for future library use. Weekly meetings were scheduled in September to handle renovation project approvals.

• Approved consent agenda (minutes, librarian report, statistics) – motion passed
• Approved August 2025 bills totaling $4,744.42 – motion by Rob, seconded by Drew, approved
• Approved changes to policy manual pages 5-36 – motion by Rob, seconded by Drew, approved
• Board will ask the City to acquire the old hospital land for future library options

City Council

The council approved the meeting agenda and consent agenda, then accepted the Action Communications outdoor warning siren bid at $36,435.00 per unit. It awarded the Cowboy Trail Phase 1 construction contract to Mark Chrisman Trucking for $199,999.00 and adopted the amendment that raises the trail project cost to $250,000.00, while also adopting the FY 2025‑2026 salary scale, approving the final plat for the Big Bordeaux Creek Subdivision, and authorizing a $23,619.85 payment to Fuller Construction for ADA restrooms at the Downtown Plaza.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda (5-0)
• Approved Action Communications siren bid $36,435.00 per unit (5-0)
• Awarded Cowboy Trail Phase 1 contract to Mark Chrisman Trucking $199,999.00 (5-0)
• Approved Trails amendment increasing Cowboy Trail cost to $250,000.00 (5-0)
• Adopted FY 2025‑2026 salary scale effective Oct 1 2025 (5-0)
• Approved final plat for Big Bordeaux Creek Subdivision (5-0)
• Approved payment to Fuller Construction $23,619.85 for ADA Restrooms (5-0)

Public Library

The Board reviewed the Chadron Public Library Policy Manual, including its mission statement, Library Bill of Rights, and Freedom to Read policies. No new actions, approvals, denials, or votes were recorded. The meeting was procedural and did not result in any substantive decisions.

City Council

The council approved the meeting agenda and consent agenda, and adopted a resolution to approve the State Department of Transportation financial agreement. It awarded the $192,000 bid to Cooper Cogdill for a new street‑department building and authorized the temporary use of US‑20 for the Chadron State College Homecoming Parade on September 27. The council also approved a three‑year renewal of the city’s LARM insurance policies and tabled the FY 2025‑2026 salary scale until the August 18 meeting.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑52 to approve the State DOT financial agreement (unanimous)
• Awarded $192,000 contract to Cooper Cogdill for 60'x80'x16' post‑frame building (unanimous)
• Approved temporary US‑20 use for Homecoming Parade Sep 27, 2025, 9:00‑11:00 AM (unanimous)
• Tabled FY 2025‑2026 salary scale until Aug 18 meeting (unanimous)
• Renewed city insurance policies with LARM for three years starting Oct 1, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved listed city claims and payments as presented (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council unanimously approved a motion to close the public hearing at 6:48 PM. Immediately after, they approved a motion to adjourn the meeting. No other substantive actions or budget approvals were taken.

• Closed public hearing (motion carried, 5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried, 5-0)

City Council

The council amended and approved Resolution 2025‑54, installing stop signs at West 8th Street and Westhills Terrace and adding a crosswalk between Westhills Terrace and Centennial Drive. It also approved a $13,964 grant to Chadron Natural Food Co‑Op, placed a $304.92 lien on a delinquent property, and authorized the preliminary plat for the Big Bordeaux Creek subdivision. Additionally, the council approved the consent agenda items and the listed expense claims. All votes were 4‑0 with one absent member.

• Amended and approved Resolution 2025‑54 to install stop signs at West 8th & Westhills Terrace and add a crosswalk (4‑0)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑55 granting up to $13,964 to Chadron Natural Food Co‑Op (4‑0)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑56 placing a $304.92 lien on Lot 6, Block 52, Pioneer Town Site (4‑0)
• Approved preliminary plat for Tracts 1 & 2, Big Bordeaux Creek Subdivision (4‑0)
• Approved consent agenda items (minutes, reports) (4‑0)
• Approved listed expense claims (4‑0)

Public Library

The July 8, 2025 meeting consisted of standard procedural items such as declaring the meeting public, roll call, and agenda reviews. No approvals, denials, or votes on substantive matters were recorded in the minutes.

City Council

The City Council unanimously approved the Cowboy Trail Phase 1 project plans and authorized a notice to bidders. It also approved the 5311 Federal‑Aid transportation agreement, the outdoor warning siren RFP, and placed a lien on two utility‑charge delinquent lots. The municipality financial agreement for State Highway 20 was tabled for future consideration.

• Approved Cowboy Trail Phase 1 plans and notice to bidders (5‑0)
• Approved 5311 Program Agreement with Nebraska DOT (5‑0)
• Approved Request for Proposals for outdoor warning sirens (5‑0)
• Tabled Municipality Financial Agreement for State Highway 20 project (5‑0)
• Approved placement of lien on Lot 264 and west half of Lot 265 (5‑0)
• Approved consent agenda items including minutes and special licenses (5‑0)
• Approved agenda for the meeting (5‑0)

City Council

The council voted to excuse the absences of George Klein and Kevin Oleksy, and later voted to adjourn the meeting at 5:57 PM. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Excused absences of George Klein and Kevin Oleksy (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:57 PM (motion carried)

City Council

The Chadron City Council approved its agenda and consent agenda, then adopted Resolution 2025‑45 authorizing the revised 60‑by‑80‑foot post‑frame building for the Street Department. It also approved use of Greenwood Cemetery’s north entrance for the July 12 historic walking tours, declared surplus property authorized for sale, and approved the posted financial claims before adjourning.

• Approved meeting agenda (motion carried)
• Approved consent agenda items (minutes, water report, fire dept update, licenses, fairground dinner) (motion carried)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑45 for post‑frame building plans for Street Department (motion carried)
• Approved use of Greenwood Cemetery north entrance for July 12 historic walking tours (motion carried)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑48 to declare property surplus and authorize its sale or disposal (motion carried)
• Approved the financial claims listed in the payment schedule (motion carried)
• Adjourned the meeting at 6:33 PM (motion carried)

Public Library

The Chadron Public Library Board of Trustees met on June 3, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber. The meeting followed the agenda items listed, including a presentation on renovation project priorities and reports from the Friends of the Library, the Library Foundation, and other committees. No motions, votes, or approvals were recorded in the minutes. The next regular meeting is set for July 8, 2025 at 6:30 p.m.

City Council

The council approved the Chadron Chamber’s Bands on Bordeaux concert series in Railroad Park, approved a three‑year interlocal law‑enforcement agreement with Chadron State College, and awarded the $270,187.65 Ann Street water‑main replacement contract to Hennings Construction. It also tabled the street‑department building plan, approved a free swim day, a sidewalk improvement plan, appointed a new member to the Problem Resolution Team, and approved a $3,386.75 payment to Fuller Construction for ADA restrooms.

• Approved Bands on Bordeaux concert series (Resolution 2025-43) – unanimous
• Approved interlocal law‑enforcement agreement with Chadron State College (Resolution 2025-44) – unanimous
• Tabled street‑department post‑frame building plan (Resolution 2025-45) – unanimous
• Awarded Ann Street water‑main replacement contract to Hennings Construction for $270,187.65 (Resolution 2025-46) – unanimous
• Approved free swim day on June 20, 2025 (Resolution 2025-47) – unanimous
• Approved Sidewalk Improvement Plan for FY 2024‑2025 – unanimous
• Appointed Rick Hickstein to the Problem Resolution Team – unanimous
• Approved payment of $3,386.75 to Fuller Construction for ADA restrooms (Resolution 2025-47) – unanimous

City Council

The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda items. It accepted the City’s 2023‑2024 audit and approved a municipality program agreement with the Nebraska Department of Transportation to pave Stockade Road, with the city covering initial costs and the state reimbursing later. The council also approved a series of city expense claims and then adjourned the meeting.

• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items (5-0)
• Accepted 2023‑2024 audit (5-0)
• Approved Stockade Road paving agreement with state DOT (5-0)
• Approved city expense claims (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

City Council

The council adopted a special assessment of $1.75 per front foot for Business Improvement District No. 1, totaling $6,776.58. It also approved a contract with Ayres Associates to add an energy element to the Comprehensive Plan and a change order for the 2025 Chip Seal Project that lowered the contract price by $82,322.25. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved Business Improvement District 2025 special assessment $1.75 per front foot (5-0)
• Approved contract with Ayres Associates to update Comprehensive Plan with energy element (5-0)
• Approved Change Order No. 1 for Chip Seal Project, revised contract $294,696.05 (5-0)
• Approved list of city claims and payments totaling $279,575.48 (5-0)
• Approved agenda and consent agenda (5-0)
• Proclaimed May 11‑17, 2025 as National Police Week (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:29 PM (5-0)

City Council

The council approved the meeting agenda, consent items and appointed Steve Weber to the Tree Board. It also adopted resolutions approving a Fraternal Order of Police agreement, the final plat for the Werdel Subdivision, the Ann Street water main replacement plan, and contracts for ADA restrooms and a chip‑seal road project.

• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items (5-0)
• Appointed Steve Weber to the Tree Board (5-0)
• Approved Fraternal Order of Police agreement (5-0)
• Approved final plat for Werdel Subdivision (5-0)
• Approved Ann Street water main replacement plans (5-0)
• Approved contract for ADA restrooms at Downtown Plaza (5-0)
• Approved contract for 2025 Chip Seal Project (5-0)

Public Library

The board approved the consent agenda, which included the March 2025 minutes, librarian report, and statistics. It then approved the March 2025 bills for a total of $6,911.65. The meeting was moved into executive session before adjourning. No members of the public addressed the board and a scheduled Zoom meeting with architects was cancelled.

• Approved consent agenda (minutes, librarian report, statistics) – motion by Drew Petersen, seconded by Heather Crofutt
• Approved March 2025 bills totaling $6,911.65 – motion by Rob Wahlstrom, seconded by Heather Crofutt
• Moved to executive session – motion by Rossella Tesch, seconded by Drew Petersen

City Council

The City Council unanimously approved the bid from Midwest Coatings Company, Inc. for the 2025 Chip Seal Project on First and Second Streets, contingent on reducing the project scope to fit the budget. It also approved the $278,817.00 bid for ADA restrooms at the Downtown Plaza, a $18,445.00 change order decreasing that contract, an $80,000 comprehensive‑plan update, and the temporary use of Highway US‑20 for the Lions Club Parade on July 12, 2025. Additionally, the Council authorized five free City Transit Passes for Public Transit Week, accepted a resignation and appointed a replacement, and approved a list of municipal expense claims.

• Approved Midwest Coatings Co. bid $377,028.30 for Chip Seal Project (unanimous)
• Approved Fuller Construction bid $278,817.00 for ADA restrooms at Downtown Plaza (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order No. 1 decreasing ADA restroom contract by $18,445.00 (unanimous)
• Approved $80,000 contract with Ayres Associates to update Comprehensive Plan with energy element (unanimous)
• Approved temporary use of Highway US‑20 for Lions Club Parade on July 12, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved giveaway of five free City Transit Passes during Public Transit Week (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Austin Stephens and appointed Christian Miller to the Problem Resolution Team (unanimous)