Fremont public meetings in 2025

Airport Advisory Committee

The Fremont Airport Advisory Committee will discuss updates on the compass rose installation, the state fly‑in scheduled for June 20, 2026, the aeronautic event approval process, hangar maintenance and compliance inspection, the approach route over the city traffic pattern, and the parallel taxiway reconstruction. No action items are listed for decision at this meeting.

• Compass Rose Installation discussion
• State Fly‑In scheduled for June 20, 2026
• Aeronautic Event Approval Process discussion
• Hangar Maintenance and Compliance Inspection update
• Parallel Taxiway Reconstruction update

The Airport Advisory Committee approved the meeting minutes and voted to form a new aeronautic event committee composed of volunteers. The meeting was then adjourned. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous vote of all nine members)
• Created aeronautic event committee (volunteers: Levi Entz, Ron Vloch, Vic Roeder, Cari Hoffart) – unanimous vote
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous vote of all nine members)

Business Improvement District

The board approved the minutes from the November 18, 2025 meeting with an 8‑0 vote. A motion to increase the 2026 budget for flags and banners to $10,000 was approved unanimously. The meeting was adjourned with an 8‑0 vote.

• Approved November 18 minutes (8-0)
• Approved $10,000 increase for flags/banners budget (8-0)
• Motion to adjourn carried (8-0)

Library Board

The Keene Memorial Library Board will vote to adopt the December 15 agenda and approve the November 17 minutes. After those motions, the board will hear the Library Director’s report, the Friends of the Library report, and the Finance‑Library Expenditures report for November 2025. No other actions are scheduled.

• Motion to adopt the current agenda for December 15, 2025 regular meeting
• Motion to approve the November 17, 2025 minutes
• Library Director’s Report – Month in Review and Statistics
• Friends of the Library Report
• Finance‑Library Expenditures Report for November 2025

The Library Board adopted the meeting agenda, approved the November 17, 2025 minutes, and adjourned the session. All three motions passed unanimously with a 3‑0 vote and two members absent.

• Adopted agenda (3-0)
• Approved November 17, 2025 minutes (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

City Council

The Fremont City Council will consider several appointments, a public hearing recommendation for a liquor license, and a series of resolutions authorizing contracts and purchases. Key decisions include a special tax assessment for weed removal at 249 W Washington St, a $226,796 line truck purchase, and an $800,014 contract with Motorola for a Central Command radio console. The council will also adopt the agenda, approve minutes, and receive routine reports.

• Resolution 2025-311: authorize $800,014 contract with Motorola for Central Command AXS radio console project
• Resolution 2025-307: authorize purchase of an Altec AT41M Line Truck with a 48‑foot boom for $226,796
• Resolution 2025-313: award $400,000 design contract for North Downtown Streetscape Revitalization to Veenstra & Kimm, Inc.
• Resolution 2025-304: levy a special tax and assessment of $1,379.30 on 249 W Washington St for weed and debris cleanup
• Resolution 2025-310: authorize a two‑year HVAC maintenance contract for the Police Station with Ray Martin Company at $3,640 per year

The Fremont City Council adopted several major contracts, including an $800,014 agreement with Motorola for a Central Command AXS radio console. It also approved a $400,000 design award for the North Downtown Streetscape Revitalization and a $226,796 purchase of an Altec line truck. Council members appointed Timothy (TJ) Marsh to the vacant Ward 2 seat and levied a $1,379.30 special tax on 249 W Washington St for weed and debris cleanup.

• Approved $800,014 Motorola Central Command AXS radio console contract (8-0)
• Awarded $400,000 North Downtown Streetscape Revitalization design to Veenstra & Kimm, Inc (8-0)
• Authorized purchase of Altec AT41M Line Truck for $226,796 (8-0)
• Approved Change Order 02 for ELG equipment at Lon D. Wright Power Plant for $44,920 (8-0)
• Authorized three‑year $43,500 support agreement with Trinity Consultants for emissions inventories (8-0)
• Approved interlocal agreement with Fremont Public Schools for emergency camera access (8-0)
• Appointed Timothy (TJ) Marsh to vacant Ward 2 City Council seat (7-0)
• Levyed $1,379.30 special tax on 249 W Washington St for weed and debris cleanup (7-0)

Utility and Infrastructure Board (June 2017 - Present)

The Utility and Infrastructure Board will meet to discuss personnel appointments and equipment procurement. The board is also reviewing utility fund claims totaling $4,010,327.13.

• Appointment of Troy Schaben as City Street Superintendent for 2026
• Purchase of an Altec AT41M Line Truck with 48-foot Boom from Altec Industries Inc.
• Change Order 02 with Day and Zimmermann for a control cabinet at Lon D. Wright Power Plant
• Resignation of Todd Hansen from the Utility and Infrastructure Board
• Approval of utility fund claims totaling $4,010,327.13

The Utility and Infrastructure Board approved the appointment of Troy Schaben as City Street Superintendent for 2026. It also authorized the purchase of an Altec AT41M line truck for $226,796 plus tax and a change order with Day and Zimmermann for a control cabinet at the Lon D. Wright Power Plant. The board accepted Todd Hansen's resignation and approved the consent agenda items.

• Approved consent agenda items: minutes from Nov 25, 2025 and accounts payable through Dec 9, 2025 (4-0)
• Approved appointment of Troy Schaben as City Street Superintendent for 2026 (4-0)
• Authorized purchase of Altec AT41M line truck with 48‑foot boom for $226,796 plus tax (4-0)
• Authorized Change Order 02 with Day and Zimmermann for control cabinet at Lon D. Wright Power Plant (4-0)
• Accepted resignation of Todd Hansen from the Utilities and Infrastructure Board (4-0)

Public Safety Answering Point

The PSAP Governance Board will discuss and act on an agreement with Motorola Solutions to provide dispatch consoles for the new communications center in the new police building. The board will also consider an agreement with Fremont Public Schools for emergency access to their camera system. Additional items include approval of the July 9, 2025 meeting minutes and an informational update on the county radio system.

• Agreement with Fremont Public Schools for emergency access to their camera system
• Agreement with Motorola Solutions for radio system dispatch consoles for the new communications center in the new police building
• Information‑only update on the county radio system
• Approval of minutes from the July 9, 2025 meeting
• Procedural items: meeting called to order, Open Meeting Act, roll call

The PSAP Governance Board accepted the July 8 minutes and approved an interlocal agreement giving dispatchers access to Fremont Public Schools' camera system. The board also approved signing Motorola Solutions' proposal for six new radio consoles and allocated the $500,000 equipment fund exclusively for that project. All motions passed unanimously.

• Accepted July 8, 2025 minutes (5 ayes, 0 no)
• Approved interlocal agreement for FPS camera access (5 ayes, 0 no)
• Approved signing Motorola Solutions radio console proposal (5 ayes, 0 no)
• Allocated $500,000 set‑aside funds to Motorola project (5 ayes, 0 no)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:57 a.m. (5 ayes, 0 no)

Citizens Advisory Review Committee

The Citizens Advisory Review Committee will meet to review the fund balance and quarterly report. The body is also tasked with considering a Local Option Economic Development Fund loan application from Structural Components Services, Inc.

• Loan application from Structural Components Services, Inc.
• Review of LB 840 fund balance
• Review of quarterly report

The committee approved the June 24, 2025 meeting minutes by a 4‑0 vote. It voted 5‑0 to recommend Structural Components Systems, Inc.'s application to the City Council and asked staff and the Local Option Review Team to review the suggested award amount. The meeting was adjourned at 12:44 p.m. by a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved June 24, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Recommended SCS application to City Council, request staff review (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Local Option Review Team

The Fremont Local Option Review Team will meet on December 2, 2025 at the Municipal Building. The meeting will approve minutes from the June 26, 2025 session, review the fund balance and quarterly report, and consider an application for a loan from Structural Components Services, Inc. The agenda ends with adjournment.

• Approve minutes from the June 26, 2025 meeting
• Review fund balance
• Review quarterly report
• Consider application from Structural Components Services, Inc.
• Adjourn the meeting

The Local Option Review Team met on December 2, 2025. The team approved the minutes from the June 26 meeting by a 5‑0 vote. It then recommended Structural Components Systems, Inc.'s application for a $597,500 100% performance‑based forgivable loan to the City Council, also by a 5‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned at 1:21 p.m. with a unanimous 5‑0 vote.

• Approved June 26 minutes (5-0)
• Recommended $597,500 performance‑based forgivable loan to Structural Components Systems, Inc. to City Council (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 1:21 p.m. (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on proposed fare increases and a new flex route for the Fremont Transit Program. The body is also deciding on several high-value infrastructure contracts and a Unified Development Code update.

• Resolution 2025-296: Proposed transit fare increases and $78,000 ADA-accessible minivan purchase
• Resolution 2025-294: $1,173,876.10 contract to Muth Electric, Inc for 2025 Traffic Signal Improvement Project
• Resolution 2025-301: $555,285 professional services agreement with Olsson for Parallel Taxiway Rehabilitation
• Resolution 2025-298: $249,841 contract to HDR Engineering, Inc for transmission line relocation
• Ordinance 5730: Final reading to update the Unified Development Code (UDC)

The council approved a $1,173,876.10 contract to Muth Electric, Inc. for the 2025 Traffic Signal Improvement Project (6-1 vote). It also amended the Unified Development Code to allow alternate dwelling units up to 800 sq ft and authorized a flex route and fee increase for the Fremont Transit Program (both 7-0). Additional actions included renewing the lease with Midland University at Moller Field, awarding contracts for engineering design, no‑parking signs, and a professional services agreement for the Parallel Taxiway Rehabilitation, all approved by unanimous votes.

• Approved $1,173,876.10 traffic signal contract to Muth Electric (6-1)
• Amended UDC to permit alternate dwelling units up to 800 sq ft (7-0)
• Authorized Fremont Transit Program flex route, fee increase, and minivan purchase (7-0)
• Renewed lease with Midland University at Moller Field for 5 years (7-0)
• Awarded $249,841 engineering design contract to HDR Engineering for transmission line relocation (7-0)
• Authorized placement of ‘No Parking Any Time’ signs on N Wyoming Avenue (7-0)
• Awarded $555,285 professional services agreement to Olsson for Parallel Taxiway Rehabilitation (7-0)
• Provided notice of vacancy for City Council Ward 2 (7-0)

Utility and Infrastructure Board (June 2017 - Present)

The Utility & Infrastructure Board approved routine items on the consent agenda, then voted on several contracts and leases. Key decisions included awarding a $556,324.62 inspection contract for the Derril G. Marshall Generating Station and approving a $104,327.39 final payment for the 2023 Traffic Signal Improvements Project. The board also authorized leases for several skid steers and a mini excavator ranging from $7,600 to $8,600 each.

• Award contract to HDR Engineering, Inc. for engineering design services for the Substation G to Substation B Transmission Line Relocation Project
• Approve $556,324.62 inspection and bearing inspection contract with HPI for the Derril G. Marshall Generating Station
• Approve final payment of $104,327.39 for the 2023 Traffic Signal Improvements Project
• Authorize lease of a Caterpillar 265 Skid Steer for $8,600.00 plus tax
• Authorize lease of a Caterpillar 255 Skid Steer for $7,600.00 plus tax

The Utility and Infrastructure Board approved the minutes and accounts payable, then recommended to City Council several contracts: a $249,841 engineering design contract with HDR Engineering, a coal supply contract for 2026‑2027 with Navajo Transitional Energy, a multi‑year emissions inventory purchase from Trinity Consultants, a two‑year HVAC/boiler maintenance agreement with Helm Mechanical, and a change extending the completion date for the Street‑Parks‑Fleet Maintenance Building contract with Meco‑Henne. All motions passed unanimously (4‑0).

• Approved November 12, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Approved accounts payable through Nov. 25, 2025 (4-0)
• Recommended City Council approve HDR Engineering design contract for $249,841 (4-0)
• Recommended City Council authorize coal purchase contract with Navajo Transitional Energy for 2026‑2027 (4-0)
• Recommended City Council issue purchase order to Trinity Consultants for emissions inventory ($13,800‑2025, $14,500‑2026, $15,200‑2027) (4-0)
• Recommended City Council approve two‑year HVAC/boiler maintenance agreement with Helm Mechanical at $13,992 annually (4-0)
• Recommended City Council approve change to Meco‑Henne contract to extend substantial completion date (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:19 p.m. (4-0)

Airport Advisory Committee

The Fremont Airport Advisory Committee will review the current budget status, the progress of taxiway improvements, the upcoming state fly‑in scheduled for June 20, 2026, updates on hangar maintenance and compliance inspections, and the status of a planned firework display. No action items are slated for discussion.

• Budget Status
• Taxiway Improvement Status
• State Fly‑In scheduled June 20, 2026
• Hangar Maintenance and Compliance Inspection Update
• Firework Display Status

The Airport Advisory Committee approved the minutes from the October 17, 2025 meeting. The committee also adopted a motion to adjourn the November 21, 2025 meeting. No other substantive actions or approvals were taken.

• Approved October 17, 2025 meeting minutes (7-0 vote)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0 vote)

Business Improvement District

The Downtown Business Improvement District Board will discuss possible actions on trashcans, benches and picnic tables, and on recommendations for the new UDC. It will also consider parking lots downtown and a request to sponsor the Fremont Community Claus event. Committee reports on finance, marketing, future projects, and design will be presented.

• Trashcans, benches and picnic tables – discussion and possible action
• Recommendations for the new UDC – discussion and possible action
• Parking lots downtown – discussion and possible action
• Request to sponsor the Fremont Community Claus event – discussion
• Committee reports: financial, marketing, future projects, design

The board approved the October 21, 2025 meeting minutes with a unanimous 6‑0 vote. It also voted 6‑0 to forgo sponsoring the Community Claus program in 2025 and to have the BID submit a proposal again in early 2026. No action was taken on trash‑can, bench, or picnic‑table orders, the UDC amendment schedule, or the parking‑lot budget issue. The meeting adjourned at 12:36 pm.

• Approved October 21, 2025 minutes (6‑0)
• Declined to sponsor Community Claus in 2025; recommend re‑apply in early 2026 (6‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (6‑0)

Planning Commission

The Fremont Planning Commission will review a Sign Plan request submitted by Love Signs Inc. on behalf of DPA Properties LLC for the property at 100 E 6th St. Staff recommends approval because the plan reduces overall signage area. The commission will vote on the request after the usual approval of the October 20 minutes.

• Review and vote on Sign Plan for 100 E 6th St. submitted by Love Signs Inc. for DPA Properties LLC
• Approve minutes of the October 20, 2025 Planning Commission meeting
• Adjourn the meeting

Library Board

The Keene Memorial Library Board will vote to adopt the agenda for the November 17, 2025 meeting and to approve the minutes from the September 15, 2025 meeting. The board will hear the Library Director’s report, the Friends of the Library report, and the finance report covering library expenditures for September and October 2025. No other actions are listed on the agenda.

• Motion to adopt the November 17, 2025 agenda
• Motion to approve the September 15, 2025 minutes
• Library Director’s Report (months in review and statistics)
• Friends of the Library Report
• Finance – Library Expenditures Reports for September & October 2025

The Library Board adopted the November 17 agenda with a 4‑0 vote (one absent). It approved the September 15, 2025 Board minutes with a 4‑0 vote (one absent). The meeting was then adjourned by a 5‑0 vote.

• Adopt agenda (4-0, 1 absent)
• Approve September 15 minutes (4-0, 1 absent)
• Adjourn meeting (5-0, 0 absent)

City Council

The Fremont City Council will affirm Mayor Joey Spellerberg’s resignation and elect a new Council President. It will consider several lease and contract approvals, including equipment leases and a $90,000 digitization contract for the Police Department. New business includes final acceptance of traffic signal improvements, a change order for 23rd Street turn lane, and a $556,324 combustion inspection contract for the Derril G. Marshall Generating Station.

• Resolution 2025-278 affirming Mayor Joey Spellerberg’s resignation
• Resolution 2025-287 authorizing final acceptance of 2023 Traffic Signal Improvements ($104,327.39)
• Resolution 2025-279 approving change order for 23rd Street Turn Lane Improvements ($290,733.72)
• Resolution 2025-291 authorizing a farm lease agreement for 2026 ($3,788.20)
• Resolution 2025-292 awarding contract for combustion inspection at Derril G. Marshall Generating Station ($556,324.62)

The council affirmed Mayor Joey Spellerberg's resignation and elected Council Member Lathrop as President. It confirmed two police officer appointments and approved a $48,750 Keno grant. Major contracts and leases were authorized, including a fire station satellite construction contract, traffic signal project acceptance, and a change order for 23rd Street turn lane improvements.

• Affirmed resignation of Mayor Joey Spellerberg (Resolution 2025-278) – vote 7-0
• Elected Council Member Lathrop as Council President – 7 votes
• Confirmed appointments of Tyler Saxton and Ryan Rusche as Police Officers – vote 7-0
• Approved Keno Grant Awards totaling $48,750 (Resolution 2025-290) – vote 7-0
• Authorized lease of a Bobcat E38 Mini Excavator for $8,000 (Resolution 2025-281) – vote 7-0
• Authorized CMAR contract for Fire Station Satellite and Headquarters (Resolution 2025-270) – vote 7-0
• Accepted final payment for 2023 Traffic Signal Improvements project $104,327.39 (Resolution 2025-287) – vote 7-0
• Approved change order for 23rd Street Turn Lane Improvements $290,733.72 (Resolution 2025-279) – vote 7-0

Utility and Infrastructure Board (June 2017 - Present)

The Utility and Infrastructure Board will discuss several equipment leases and the final acceptance of the 2023 Traffic Signal Improvements Project. The board is also considering a bid award for inspections at the Derril G. Marshall Generating Station.

• Final acceptance of the 2023 Traffic Signal Improvements Project
• Bid award to HPI for Derril G. Marshall Generating Station combustion and bearing inspections
• Leases for two Caterpillar skid steers (265 and 255) from Nebraska Machinery Company
• Leases for a Bobcat T66 skid steer and E38 mini excavator from Bobcat of Omaha
• Proposed 'No Parking Any Time' signs on East Side of N Wyoming Avenue from W Dakota Street to W Jones Drive

The Utility and Infrastructure Board approved a five‑year Right of First Refusal extension with Northern Natural Gas, approved final acceptance of the 2023 traffic signal improvements project for $104,327.39, and approved a $556,324.62 inspection contract for the Derril G. Marshall Generating Station. The board also approved four equipment leases totaling $32,200 and appointed Troy Schaben as Street Superintendent. All motions carried 5‑0.

• Approved extension of Right of First Refusal for Contract 111012 with Northern Natural Gas, 5‑0
• Approved final acceptance of 2023 Traffic Signal Improvements Project, $104,327.39, 5‑0
• Approved award of inspection contract to HPI for Derril G. Marshall Generating Station, $556,324.62, 5‑0
• Approved 1‑year/250‑hour lease of Caterpillar 265 Skid Steer from Nebraska Machinery Co., $8,600.00 plus tax, 5‑0
• Approved 1‑year/250‑hour lease of Caterpillar 255 Skid Steer from Nebraska Machinery Co., $7,600.00 plus tax, 5‑0
• Approved 1‑year/250‑hour lease of Bobcat T66 Skid Steer from Bobcat of Omaha, $8,000.00 plus tax, 5‑0
• Approved 1‑year/250‑hour lease of Bobcat E38 Mini Excavator from Bobcat of Omaha, $8,000.00 plus tax, 5‑0
• Approved appointment of Troy Schaben as Street Superintendent and certification for 2025, 5‑0

Park & Recreation Board

The Park & Recreation Board will review fall recreation activities and receive updates on facilities and the Capital Improvement Plan. The agenda lists items for use requests and discussion but does not specify details.

• Review fall recreation report
• Receive facilities and parks updates
• Discuss Capital Improvement Plan
• Review Open Meeting Law posting

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission will open the meeting, review the posting of Open Meeting Rules, and take roll call. It will consider approving the minutes from the July 30, 2025 meeting. The commission may discuss police officer interview results, which could be taken into executive session. The meeting will then be adjourned.

• Approve minutes of July 30, 2025 meeting
• Review posting of Open Meeting Rules
• Police officer interviews (possible executive session)
• Meeting called to order and adjournment

City Council

The Fremont City Council will adopt the agenda, consent to the mayor's appointment of Doug Backens to the Civil Service Commission, and hold public hearings on several items. Council members will decide on a conditional use permit for the Omaha Collision Center at 3303 N Broad St, amend the 2022 Comprehensive Plan, and consider the first reading of an ordinance updating the Unified Development Code. Additional resolutions will authorize contracts and purchase orders, including a $59,946 Morphisec licensing renewal and a $37,758.49 change order for the Street‑Parks‑Fleet Maintenance Building.

• Resolution 2025-268 approving conditional use permit for Omaha Collision Center at 3303 N Broad St
• Resolution 2025-267 amending the 2022 Comprehensive Plan
• Ordinance 5730 updating the Unified Development Code (first reading)
• Resolution 2025-273 authorizing a $59,946 purchase order to Morphisec for a 24‑month licensing renewal
• Resolution 2025-275 authorizing a $37,758.49 change order to Meco‑Henne for the Street‑Parks‑Fleet Maintenance Building

The Fremont City Council adopted its agenda, appointed Doug Backens to the Civil Service Commission, and approved a conditional use permit for the Omaha Collision Center at 3303 N Broad St. The council also amended the 2022 Comprehensive Plan, took the first reading of Ordinance 5730 updating the Unified Development Code, and removed the "Canopy Tree" requirement from the code. Additionally, the council authorized the mayor to sign a $37,758.49 change order for the Street‑Parks‑Fleet Maintenance Building and entered an executive session to discuss real‑estate matters. All motions carried with unanimous yea votes of the seven present members; Councilmember Von Behren was absent.

• Adopted meeting agenda (7-0)
• Appointed Doug Backens to Civil Service Commission (7-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for Omaha Collision Center at 3303 N Broad St (7-0)
• Amended 2022 Comprehensive Plan (7-0)
• First reading of Ordinance 5730 updating Unified Development Code (7-0)
• Removed "Canopy Tree" requirement from UDC Section 11-603D (7-0)
• Authorized Mayor to sign Change Order 005 with Meco‑Henne for $37,758.49 (7-0)
• Entered executive session to discuss real‑estate matters (7-0)

Utility and Infrastructure Board (June 2017 - Present)

The Utility & Infrastructure Board will consider several operational items, including a renewal of the city’s anti‑ransomware software. It will also review contracts for a telecommunications billing audit, a change order for the Street‑Parks‑Fleet Maintenance Building, and a decommissioning proposal for Substation A transformers. Additionally, the board will vote on moving the November meeting and canceling the December meeting to align with City Council.

• Renewal of the City of Fremont’s anti‑ransomware software with Morphisec (Item 5)
• Agreement with Spyglass to audit the city’s telecommunications billing and contracts (Item 6)
• Approval of Change Order 005 to the Meco‑Henne contract for the Street‑Parks‑Fleet Maintenance Building (Item 7)
• Proposal from Sunbelt Solomon for decommissioning and salvage credit of Substation A transformers (Item 8)
• Rescheduling the November 11 meeting to November 12 and canceling the December 30 meeting to align with City Council (Item 9)

The Utility and Infrastructure Board approved the October 14 minutes and accounts payable through October 28. It recommended the City Council approve a $59,946 renewal of Morphisec anti‑ransomware software and authorize a cost‑free telecommunications audit by Spyglass. The board also approved a $37,758.49 change order for the Street‑Parks‑Fleet Maintenance Building contract and a $15,280.61 salvage credit for Substation A. Finally, it moved the November 11, 2025 meeting to November 12 and cancelled the December 30, 2025 meeting; all motions carried 4‑0 with one member absent.

• Approved October 14, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Approved accounts payable through October 28, 2025 (4-0)
• Recommended City Council approve $59,946 Morphisec anti‑ransomware software renewal (4-0)
• Recommended City Council authorize cost‑free Spyglass telecommunications audit (4-0)
• Approved $37,758.49 change order 005 to Meco‑Henne contract (4-0)
• Approved $15,280.61 salvage credit from Sunbelt Solomon for Substation A (4-0)
• Moved November 11, 2025 meeting to November 12, 2025 and cancelled December 30, 2025 meeting (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:27 p.m. (4-0)

Business Improvement District

The Downtown Business Improvement District Board is meeting to discuss various downtown improvements and regulations. The board will consider actions regarding the 2026 and 2027 budgets and recommendations for the new UDC.

• BID budget for 2026 and 2027
• Recommendations for the new UDC
• Downtown parking lots
• Food trucks in Downtown
• Trashcans, benches, and picnic tables

The board approved the September 16, 2025 meeting minutes with a 7‑0 vote. A motion to prohibit food trucks, except for business events, failed because it received no second. The meeting was adjourned at 1:17 pm with a 6‑0 vote.

• Approved September 16, 2025 minutes (7-0)
• Food‑truck ban motion failed (no second)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will discuss requested amendments to the Comprehensive Plan and the Unified Development Code (UDC) official zoning map. The body will also consider a conditional use permit for an auto business.

• Conditional Use Permit request for car sales and auto repair at 3303 N. Broad St.
• Proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendments to align with City Council requests
• Public hearing to review the Unified Development Code (UDC) official zoning map, Sec.11-204
• Appointment of Jeri Holt as Planning Commission Secretary

The commission approved the September 15, 2025 meeting minutes and appointed Jeri Holt as commission secretary. It granted a Conditional Use Permit for Omaha Collision Center to operate car sales and auto repair at 3303 N. Broad St. The commission also approved comprehensive‑plan amendments and a public hearing to review the Unified Development Code zoning map.

• Approved September 15, 2025 Planning Commission minutes (6‑0)
• Appointed Jeri Holt as Planning Commission Secretary (7‑0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for Omaha Collision Center at 3303 N. Broad St. (7‑0)
• Approved Fremont City Council comprehensive‑plan amendments (7‑0)
• Approved public hearing to review UDC official zoning map Sec.11‑204 (6‑1)
• Adjourned meeting (7‑0)

Airport Advisory Committee

The committee will review updates on the Airport Hangar Project and a notice regarding a taxiway closure. The meeting includes the introduction of a new Public Works Director and a review of maintenance items from the FBO. No formal action items are scheduled for this meeting.

• Airport Hangar Project updates
• Main taxiway closure for core sampling on October 20-21, 2025
• Introduction of New Public Works Director
• Review of FBO maintenance items

The Airport Advisory Committee approved the minutes from the September 19, 2025 meeting. No new action items were adopted. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved September 19, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider a guaranteed maximum price for the Fremont Police Headquarters and 911 Center. The body is also reviewing a liquor license application and several city appointments.

• Resolution 2025-264: Setting Guaranteed Maximum Price for Police Headquarters Bid Package #1 at $6,351,688
• Resolution 2025-254: Public hearing for Class C liquor license for Reinita Restaurant at 343 N Main St
• Resolution 2025-255: Accepting Assistance to Firefighters Grant of $250,909.09
• Resolution 2025-259: Change order to C-R Menn Concrete LLC for 2025 Pavement Rehab project for $197,320.69
• Resolution 2025-265: Throughput Service Agreement with Northern Natural Gas for approximately $270,000 per year

The Council adopted the agenda and appointed Anthony Harvey as a firefighter and Daniel Gillis as Director of Public Works. It approved a recommendation for Reinita Restaurant’s Class C liquor license and accepted several routine consent items. Major actions included amending the police headquarters contract, authorizing a $270,000‑per‑year gas throughput agreement, and accepting a $250,909.09 fire‑fighter grant. All motions carried with a 7‑yea vote and one member absent.

• Adopted meeting agenda (7-0)
• Appointed Anthony Harvey as firefighter (7-0)
• Appointed Daniel Gillis as Director of Public Works (7-0)
• Recommended approval of Reinita Restaurant Class C liquor license (7-0)
• Amended police headquarters contract, GMP $6,351,688 and notice to proceed (7-0)
• Authorized Utility GM to sign gas throughput agreement (~$270,000 per year) (7-0)
• Accepted Assistance to Firefighters Grant $250,909.09 (7-0)
• Affirmed Emergency Declaration for Power Plant Unit 8 expenses (7-0)

Utility and Infrastructure Board (June 2017 - Present)

The Utility and Infrastructure Board will consider approving accounts payable, a pavement rehabilitation change order, HVAC maintenance, and an emergency declaration for generator repairs.

• Approve Accounts Payable through October 14, 2025
• Consider Approval of Change Order to C-R Menn Concrete LLC for 2025 Pavement Rehab Project
• Consider Proposal from Ray Martin Company for HVAC Maintenance
• Consider Affirming Emergency Declaration for Repairs to U8 Generator
• Consider Approval of Throughput Service Agreement with Northern Natural Gas

The Utility and Infrastructure Board approved a change order for the 2025 pavement rehabilitation project ($197,320.69) and a resolution authorizing HVAC preventative maintenance with Ray Martin Company ($10,010.00). It also affirmed the mayor's emergency declaration for repairs to the U8 generator and approved a throughput service agreement with Northern Natural Gas. All motions passed with a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved change order to C‑R Menn Concrete LLC for pavement rehab ($197,320.69) (5‑0)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑261 for HVAC preventative maintenance with Ray Martin Co. ($10,010.00) (5‑0)
• Affirmed emergency declaration for U8 generator repairs exceeding spending limit (5‑0)
• Approved throughput service agreement with Northern Natural Gas for additional capacity (5‑0)
• Approved consent agenda items (minutes and accounts payable) (5‑0)

Park & Recreation Board

The Fremont Parks & Recreation Board meeting on Oct 6, 2025 will include a reading of the September 8 minutes, a fall recreation report, and director updates on facilities, parks/forestry, and the capital improvement plan. No specific actions, contracts, or ordinances are listed for decision. The next meeting is scheduled for Nov 3, 2025.

The Parks & Recreation Board voted to suspend the reading of the September 8, 2025 minutes; the motion was carried. Later, a motion to adjourn the meeting was made and carried. No other formal actions or votes were recorded.

• Suspend reading of Sep 8, 2025 minutes – motion carried
• Adjourn meeting – motion carried

City Council

The Fremont City Council will vote on authorizing a loan agreement with the Nebraska Department of Water, Energy, and Environment for an $8,000,000 lead line replacement project. It will also consider a purchase of a 45% interest in a Johnson Park subdivision lot for $87,750 and award a $579,472.02 contract for the Luther Road South Phase 2 project. Additional items include zoning changes for the Hammer Handle Residential Project and renewal of utilities insurance.

• Resolution 2025-247 authorizes signature of a loan agreement for the $8,000,000 Lead Line Replacement Project
• Resolution 2025-252 approves purchase of Fremont Public Schools’ 45% interest in Lot 1, Johnson Park Subdivision for $87,750
• Resolution 2025-248 awards a $579,472.02 contract to Constructors, Inc. for Luther Road South Phase 2
• Ordinance 5729 (and 5727) conditionally approves zone changes to Planned Development for the Hammer Handle Residential Project (first reading, suspend rules)
• Resolution 2025-250 renews the Department of Utilities excess property insurance for $251,273.65

The minutes consist of a contract agreement for the Luther Road South paving and drainage improvements project. The document outlines the contractor’s obligations, bond requirements, payment terms, and completion schedule, but does not record any council vote, approval, or other decision. Consequently, no substantive actions were decided by the City Council during this meeting.

Utility and Infrastructure Board (June 2017 - Present)

The Utility & Infrastructure Board will approve routine items on the consent agenda, including minutes from September 9 and accounts payable through September 30. It will then consider several regular agenda items: a loan agreement (D311713) for the Lead Line Replacement Project with the Nebraska Department of Water, Energy, and Environment; a bid award to Polydyne Inc. for a two‑year chemical agreement at the wastewater treatment plant; a proposal from AEGIS for excess property insurance renewal; adoption of an updated cash reserve policy (Resolution 2025-249); and a contract award to Constructors, Inc. for Luther Road South Phase 2. The meeting will conclude with a receipt of the STARR Property Insurance Report and a motion to adjourn.

• Approve Loan Agreement D311713 for Lead Line Replacement Project with NDWEE
• Award bid to Polydyne Inc. for two‑year chemical agreement at WWTP
• Consider AEGIS proposal for Department of Utilities excess property insurance renewal
• Adopt updated Cash Reserve Policy (Resolution 2025-249)
• Award contract to Constructors, Inc. for Luther Road South Phase 2

The Utility and Infrastructure Board approved a loan agreement (D311713) with the Nebraska Department of Water, Energy, and Environment for an $8,000,000 lead line replacement project (4‑0). It also approved the award of a two‑year chemical agreement to Polydyne Inc. for the wastewater treatment plant, the renewal of excess property insurance for $251,273.65, an updated cash reserve policy, and a $579,472.02 contract for Luther Road South Phase 2 (each 4‑0). The board received the STARR property insurance report and renewal (4‑0).

• Approved $8,000,000 loan agreement D311713 for Lead Line Replacement Project (4-0)
• Awarded two‑year chemical agreement to Polydyne Inc. for WWTP (4-0)
• Approved excess property insurance renewal for $251,273.65 (plus tax) (4-0)
• Adopted updated Cash Reserve Policy, superseding Resolution 2021-067 (4-0)
• Awarded Luther Road South Phase 2 contract to Constructors, Inc. for $579,472.02 (4-0)
• Received STARR property insurance report and renewal (4-0)
• Approved minutes from September 9, 2025 (4-0)
• Approved accounts payable through September 30, 2025 (4-0)

Airport Advisory Committee

The Airport Advisory Committee will hear updates on the airport hangar project and the airport layout plan. The committee will continue reviewing maintenance items submitted by the fixed-base operator. No action items are scheduled for decision at this meeting. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

• Airport Hangar Project Updates
• Airport Layout Plan Update
• Continue review of maintenance items from FBO

The committee approved the July 18, 2025 meeting minutes after a motion and second. A subcommittee for Future Airport Development was created by vote. No other actions were decided, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved July 18, 2025 meeting minutes (motion by Dave Mitchell, seconded by Kirk Diers; passed by vote of Dave Mitchell, Kirk Diers, Mitch Schneringer, Vic Roeder, Stan Darling, Levi Entz, Robert Steenblock)
• Created subcommittee for Future Airport Development (motion by Levi Entz, seconded by Stan Darling; passed by vote of Levi Entz, Stan Darling, Robert Steenblock, Dave Mitchell, Kirk Diers, Mitch Schneringer, Vic Roeder)
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Kirk Diers, seconded by Vic Roeder; passed by vote of Kirk Diers, Vic Roeder, Stan Darling, Dave Mitchell, Mitch Schneringer, Levi Entz, Robert Steenblock)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will meet to elect leadership and review a variance request from Casey’s Retail Company. The company seeks to exceed municipal code limits for a freestanding sign at a proposed development on the north side of Morningside Drive.

• Request to increase sign height from 60 feet to 80 feet
• Request to increase sign size from 450 square feet to 720 square feet
• Proposed 4,569-square-foot convenience store and gas station on Morningside Drive
• Election of Board Chair and Vice Chair

The Board of Adjustment elected Lonnie Dooley as chair, Scott Marsh as vice chair, and Brown as alternate. The board heard a variance request from Aaron Wolfe on behalf of Casey’s Retail to raise a sign from 60 to 80 feet and increase its size. Motions to deny and to approve the variance both failed, resulting in the request being denied. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Elected Lonnie Dooley as Chair (6-0)
• Elected Scott Marsh as Vice Chair (6-0)
• Elected Brown as alternate (5-1)
• Motion to deny sign variance passed (3-2)
• Motion to approve sign variance failed (2-3)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Business Improvement District

The Downtown Business Improvement District Board will meet to discuss the 2026 and 2027 budgets. The board is also considering actions regarding downtown parking lots and recommendations for the new UDC.

• Possible action on 2026 and 2027 BIB budget
• Possible action on downtown parking lots
• Possible action on recommendations for the new UDC
• Possible action on trashcans, benches, and picnic tables

The board approved the minutes from the August 19 meeting. It adopted a revised budget that reduces trashcans to 24 and allocates funds for four picnic tables and benches. The board also authorized the Fremont School to use downtown flags for a veterans event. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved August 19 minutes (6-0)
• Approved revised budget for 24 trashcans, 4 picnic tables and benches (8-0)
• Authorized Fremont School to use downtown flags for veterans event (8-0)
• Adjourned meeting (8-0)

City Council

The council will hold the final reading of Ordinance 5724 to adopt the 2025‑2027 biennial budget statement. It will also move Ordinance 5725, the Government Salary Ordinance, from a second reading to a final reading after a request to suspend rules. A resolution will authorize the mayor to sign the 2025‑2029 IAFF collective bargaining agreement. Another resolution will approve the Department of Utilities’ property insurance renewal with Starr Technical Risks Agency for $1,769,225 plus tax for the period Oct 1 2025‑Oct 1 2026.

• Ordinance 5724 – final reading to adopt the 2025‑2027 biennial budget (Appropriation Bill)
• Ordinance 5725 – second reading of the Government Salary Ordinance with request to suspend rules and move to final reading
• Resolution 2025‑244 – authorizes the mayor to sign the 2025‑2029 IAFF collective bargaining agreement
• Resolution 2025‑245 – approves utility property insurance renewal with Starr Technical Risks Agency, Inc. for $1,769,225 plus tax (Oct 1 2025‑Oct 1 2026)

The council adopted Ordinance 5724, approving the 2025‑2027 biennial budget. They also approved Ordinance 5725, the government salary ordinance. The council authorized the mayor to sign the IAFF 2025‑2029 collective bargaining agreement (Resolution 2025‑244). They approved the Department of Utilities’ property insurance renewal for $1,769,225 plus tax (Resolution 2025‑245).

• Approved Ordinance 5724 (2025‑2027 budget) – Yea: Jensen, Sookram, Ganem, Vaughan, Lathrop, Von Behren, Horner, Peterson
• Approved Ordinance 5725 (government salary) – Yea: Jensen, Sookram, Ganem, Vaughan, Lathrop, Von Behren, Horner, Peterson
• Approved Resolution 2025‑244 (authorize mayor to sign IAFF 2025‑2029 agreement) – Yea: Jensen, Sookram, Ganem, Vaughan, Lathrop, Von Behren, Horner, Peterson
• Approved Resolution 2025‑245 (utilities property insurance renewal $1,769,225 plus tax) – Yea: Jensen, Sookram, Ganem, Vaughan, Lathrop, Von Behren, Horner, Peterson

Planning Commission

The Fremont Planning Commission approved the Hammer Handle Planned Unit Development, including its preliminary and final plats, for 42 residential lots located west of S. Howard Street near Donna Street. The commission also denied the Les Schwab Tire Center sign plan at 3551 E. 24th Street, providing notes on sign type options. Additionally, the commission approved an amendment to the city’s five‑year Capital Improvement Plan for improvements only.

• Approval of Hammer Handle Planned Unit Development – 42 residential lots west of S. Howard Street near Donna Street
• Approval of Hammer Handle Preliminary Plat – 42 lots
• Approval of Hammer Handle Final Plat – 42 lots
• Denial with notes of Les Schwab Tire Center sign plan at 3551 E. 24th Street (choice of monument, pole, or wall signs)
• Approval of amendment to the five‑year Capital Improvement Plan (improvements only)

The commission approved the minutes of the August 18th, 2025 Planning Commission meeting (5‑0). It approved a sign plan for Les Schwab Tire Center at 3551 E. 24 th Street (4‑1). It also approved a sign plan for 7-Brew – High Plains Brew at 3440 Elk Lane (5‑0).

• Approved August 18th, 2025 minutes (5‑0)
• Approved sign plan for Les Schwab Tire Center, 3551 E. 24 th Street (4‑1)
• Approved sign plan for 7-Brew – High Plains Brew, 3440 Elk Lane (5‑0)

Library Board

The Keene Memorial Library Board will meet to perform a final review of the policy manual. The board is expected to recommend changes to the City Council for approval in October.

• Final review of the Policy Manual
• Review of July 2025 library expenditure reports
• Library Director's month in review and statistics report
• Friends of the Library report

The Library Board adopted the meeting agenda, approved the August 18 minutes, and voted to approve and recommend the policy manual to the City Council. The board then adjourned the meeting. All motions passed unanimously or with full support.

• Adopt agenda (3-0, 2 absent)
• Approve August 18, 2025 minutes (4-0, 1 absent)
• Approve and recommend policy manual to City Council (5-0, 0 absent)
• Adjourn meeting (5-0, 0 absent)

City Council

The City Council will hold a second reading of the 2025-2027 biennial budget statement. Members will also consider collective bargaining agreements for FOP, IBEW, and AFSCME, as well as salary ordinances for government and utility employees.

• Public hearing for the 2025-2030 One and Six Year Street Improvement Plan
• Public hearing for the Hammer Handle Subdivision Preliminary Plat
• Engineering services for ash water line replacement at Lon D Wright Power Plant for $140,900
• Department of Utilities liability insurance renewal for $217,558 plus taxes
• Purchase of fuel pump dispensers and kiosk for $59,964.48 plus tax

The meeting included a presentation of the City of Fremont One and Six Year Street Improvement Plan prepared by Public Works staff. No approvals, denials, or votes were recorded in the minutes. The council did not take any formal action on the plan.

Utility and Infrastructure Board (June 2017 - Present)

The Utility & Infrastructure Board will first approve routine items on the consent agenda, including the minutes from the August 26, 2025 meeting and accounts payable through September 9, 2025. The board will then consider a proposal from North Risk Partners to renew the utilities’ general and excess liability insurance. It will also consider adoption of the 2025‑2027 Biennial Budget Appropriation Bill, a purchase of fuel pump dispensers from Midwest Petroleum Equipment, and an agreement with Omaha Public Power District to extend energy marketing and meter‑agent services.

• Approve minutes from August 26, 2025 (Consent Agenda)
• Approve accounts payable through September 9, 2025 (Consent Agenda)
• Consider North Risk Partners proposal for utilities’ general and excess liability insurance renewal
• Consider adoption of the 2025‑2027 Biennial Budget Appropriation Bill
• Consider Midwest Petroleum Equipment proposal to purchase fuel pump dispensers

The Utility and Infrastructure Board approved the minutes from August 26, 2025 and accounts payable through September 9, 2025. It recommended that City Council approve the utilities’ general and excess liability insurance renewal for $217,558 plus taxes, adopt the 2025‑2027 biennial budget statement, purchase fuel pump dispensers for $59,964.48 plus tax, and approve a third amendment with Omaha Public Power District for marketing and meter agent services. All motions carried unanimously (4‑0) with one member absent.

• Approved minutes from August 26, 2025 and accounts payable through Sep 9, 2025 (4-0)
• Recommended City Council approve insurance renewal $217,558 plus taxes (4-0)
• Recommended City Council adopt 2025‑2027 biennial budget statement (4-0)
• Recommended City Council approve purchase of fuel pump dispensers $59,964.48 plus tax (4-0)
• Recommended City Council approve third amendment with OPPD for marketing and meter agent services (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:50 p.m. (4-0)

Park & Recreation Board

The board voted to suspend the reading of the August 4, 2025 minutes. It approved a 50 percent fee waiver for the Chamber of Commerce’s Manufacturing Resource Fair on Oct. 28 and a 50 percent waiver for Midland University’s inauguration on Oct. 16. The board also endorsed staff’s recommendation on ballfield lease options. The meeting was adjourned after the motions were carried.

• Suspend reading of August 4, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Waive 50 % auditorium fee for Chamber of Commerce Manufacturing Resource Fair (Oct 28) (motion carried)
• Waive 50 % auditorium fee for Midland University inauguration (Oct 16) (motion carried)
• Approve staff’s recommendation on ballfield lease options (motion carried)
• Adjourn meeting (motion carried)

City Council

The council moved several line items into the FY2025 Capital Improvement Program, including the Animal Control building and Van Anda restroom costs. It recorded budget reductions based on discussions with the Police Department and emails from the Fire Department. The council approved the purchase of a scissor lift, the sale of city land, and designated donations for the StoryWalk and amphitheatre projects.

• Moved Animal Control building expense to FY2025-CIP
• Reduced budget items per discussion with Police Department
• Reduced budget items per email from Fire Department
• Purchased a scissor lift under the CIP
• Moved Van Anda restroom costs to current-year CIP
• Approved sale of city land
• Designated donations as funding source for StoryWalk CIP
• Allocated local grant/donation for amphitheatre CIP

City Council

The Fremont City Council will hold a public hearing on the 2025-2030 Street Improvement Plan and vote on a consent agenda of routine items, including the renewal of liquor licenses and the purchase of new equipment. The council will also consider a contract for 23rd Street turn lane improvements and review the draft budget for 2025-2027.

• Public hearing on 2025-2030 Street Improvement Plan
• Resolution 2025-213: Purchase of three pad mounted switchgears ($77,802.12)
• Resolution 2025-219: New restroom facility at Van Anda Park ($97,118)
• Resolution 2025-220: Renewal of Microsoft Enterprise Agreement ($497,389.72)
• Resolution 2025-223: Airport brick work and resurfacing project ($116,367)

The August 26, 2025 meeting consisted of a budget submission covering the biennial period October 1 2025‑September 30 2027. The document details property tax requests, projected revenues, and expenditures but records no votes or formal approvals. No substantive decisions were made during this session.

Utility and Infrastructure Board (June 2017 - Present)

The Utility and Infrastructure Board will consider approving accounts payable totaling $2,464,763.70 and discuss contracts for gas updates, airport work, and street improvements.

• Approve accounts payable through August 26, 2025
• Consider USDI proposal for natural gas updates
• Consider Mid-Continental Restoration bid for airport brick work
• Consider Sawyer Construction bid for 23rd Street turn lane improvements
• Consider 2025 One and Six-Year Street Improvement Plan

The Utility and Infrastructure Board approved several contracts and agreements, including a $797,639 contract for 23rd Street turn lane improvements, a $459,277.50 purchase order for natural‑gas pre‑construction engineering, and a $116,367 airport hangar brick work award. All motions were carried unanimously (5‑0). The board also approved the consent agenda, a Microsoft Enterprise Agreement renewal, a Sand Creek Construction project‑management contract, an HDR engineering agreement for the LDW Power Plant ash water line, and adopted the draft 2025 one‑and‑six‑year street improvement plan.

• Approved consent agenda items (minutes and accounts payable) – 5-0
• Recommended City Council approve $459,277.50 purchase order to Utility Safety & Design Inc. – 5-0
• Recommended City Council award $116,367 airport hangar brick work to Mid‑Continental Restoration Co. – 5-0
• Authorized Microsoft Enterprise Agreement renewal (FY 2026‑2028) – 5-0
• Approved contract with Sand Creek Construction for city‑wide insurance repairs – 5-0
• Approved HDR Engineering services for LDW Power Plant ash water line replacement ($140,900 estimated) – 5-0
• Recommended City Council award $797,639 contract to Sawyer Construction for 23rd Street turn lane improvements – 5-0
• Adopted draft of the 2025 one‑and‑six‑year street improvement plan – 5-0

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will elect a Chair and Vice Chair and review the roles of the board. The body will also consider a request to increase the height and size of a sign for Casey’s Retail Company.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Request by Aaron Wolfe for Casey’s Retail Company to increase sign height from 60 feet to 80 feet
• Request by Aaron Wolfe for Casey’s Retail Company to increase sign size from 450 square feet to 720 square feet

Business Improvement District

The Downtown Business Improvement District Board will meet to discuss the 2026 and 2027 budgets. The board will also consider actions regarding street furniture and specific parking lots.

• Budget for 2026 and 2027
• Parking lot on Park and 6th Street
• Parking lot on 3rd and Main Street
• Recommendations for the new UDC
• Trashcans, benches, and picnic tables

The board approved the July 15, 2025 meeting minutes with a 6‑0 vote. It adopted a recommendation to the City and Planning Board to revise signage regulations for the proposed UDC, passing the motion 8‑0. The meeting was then adjourned at 1:05 pm with a 7‑0 vote.

• Approved July 15, 2025 meeting minutes (6‑0)
• Recommended signage changes for the UDC (8‑0)
• Adjourned meeting at 1:05 pm (7‑0)

Planning Commission

The commission approved the Hammer Handle Planned Unit Development, including its preliminary and final plats, for a project of 42 residential lots west of S. Howard Street near Donna Street. The commission also approved an amendment to the city's five‑year Capital Improvement Plan as requested by the Director of Finance. The commission denied the sign plan submitted by Carlson Sign Company for Les Schwab Tire Center at 3551 E. 24th Street, providing notes on sign placement.

• Approved Hammer Handle Planned Unit Development (42 lots) (7-0)
• Approved Hammer Handle Preliminary Plat (42 lots) (7-0)
• Approved Hammer Handle Final Plat (42 lots) (7-0)
• Approved amendment to five-year Capital Improvement Plan (7-0)
• Denied sign plan for Les Schwab Tire Center at 3551 E. 24th St with notes (7-0)

Library Board

The Library Board adopted the August 18 agenda with a 3‑0 vote. It then approved the July 21, 2025 minutes, also by a 3‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned by a unanimous 3‑0 motion.

• Adopted agenda (3-0)
• Approved July 21, 2025 minutes (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

City Council

The City Council will meet for a special session to discuss the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). The provided draft document lists various proposed projects for public safety, facilities, and engineering through FY 2030.

• Proposed Fire Station construction and site preparation estimated at $23,150,000
• Proposed Fieldhouse Turf Facility, parking, and landscaping phase 2a estimated at $65,000,000
• Proposed Law Enforcement Center engineering estimated at $1,200,000
• Proposed Fire Engine replacement estimated at $970,000
• Proposed Humane Society project estimated at $950,000

The council discussed the city's Capital Improvement Plan but took no formal action on it. A motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Councilmember Jensen, seconded by Sookram, and carried with six votes in favor. Two council members were absent.

• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

City Council

The council removed the blight designation from North Broad Street and declared the Inland Port Area blighted and substandard. It approved the Inland Port Redevelopment Plan and awarded the $2,298,000 Phase 1 contract for the John C. Fremont Park development. Three ordinances expanding signage size, bar/tavern uses, and truck‑tractor‑trailer sales were also approved. Additional resolutions authorized street closures for upcoming events and other routine actions.

• Approved Resolution 2025-198 awarding $2,298,000 Phase 1 John C. Fremont Park contract (7‑0)
• Approved Ordinance 5720 increasing wall signage size in Rural District (7‑0)
• Approved Ordinance 5721 changing Bar/Tavern use to permitted in GC, DC, BP districts (7‑0)
• Approved Ordinance 5722 allowing truck/tractor/trailer sales as conditional use in GC, BP, LI, GI districts (7‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-193 removing blight designation from North Broad Street Area (7‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-194 declaring Inland Port Area blighted and substandard (7‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-195 authorizing Inland Port Redevelopment Plan (7‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-197 authorizing street closures for Five-0-Five Brewing Co events Sep 12‑13‑27 (7‑0)

Utility and Infrastructure Board (June 2017 - Present)

The Utility and Infrastructure Board will meet to discuss an audit services agreement and a recycling grant application. The board is also considering the purchase of three pad mounted switchgears and reviewing utility fund claims totaling $4,385,699.47.

• Agreement for Audit Services and Software License for 2025 with Forvis Mazers, LLP
• Application for the Waste Reduction & Recycling Incentive Grant Program
• Purchase of three pad mounted switchgears from Border States
• Utility funds claims totaling $4,385,699.47

The board approved the minutes from July 29, 2025 and accounts payable through August 12, 2025. It recommended that the mayor be authorized to sign an audit services and software license agreement with Forvis Mazers, LLP. It recommended staff be authorized to apply for the Waste Reduction & Recycling Incentive Grant, which could provide up to $330,000 in grant funds with $110,000 in FY27 match funds. It approved the purchase of three pad‑mounted switchgears from Boder States for $77,802.12 plus tax.

• Approved July 29, 2025 minutes (3-0)
• Approved accounts payable through Aug 12, 2025 (3-0)
• Recommended mayor sign audit services/software license agreement with Forvis Mazers, LLP (4-0)
• Recommended staff apply for Waste Reduction & Recycling Incentive Grant ($110,000 match, up to $330,000 grant) (4-0)
• Approved purchase of three pad‑mounted switchgears from Boder States for $77,802.12 plus tax (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Park & Recreation Board

The board voted to suspend the reading of the June 2, 2025 minutes. It approved the use of Clemmons Park for an FPS JV and HS XC event on Oct. 17, 2025, the 1st Lutheran Church mobile banquet at JCF Park on Aug. 14, 2025, and Habitat for Humanity’s Rock the Block setup at Rotary Park on Sep. 13, 2025. The Eagle Scout project to build a chess‑piece cabinet at Van Anda Park was also approved. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Suspended reading of June 2, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved FPS JV & HS XC use of Clemmons Park Oct 17, 2025 (motion carried)
• Approved 1st Lutheran Church banquet at JCF Park Aug 14, 2025 (motion carried)
• Approved Habitat for Humanity Rock the Block at Rotary Park Sep 13, 2025 (motion carried)
• Approved Van Anda Park Eagle Scout cabinet project (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

City Council

The council adopted the meeting agenda and reappointed Matt Mueller to the Local Option Review Team. It recommended approval of a Class K liquor license for the Bergan Booster Club and approved a consent agenda covering items 4‑9 and 11‑19. Several resolutions were adopted, including use of city property at Johnson Lake for a school event, closure of Main St between 2nd and 3rd St, and a $196,419 contract with Insituform Technologies for sanitary sewer lining.

• Adopted agenda for July 29, 2025 meeting (7-0)
• Reappointed Matt Mueller to Local Option Review Team (7-0)
• Recommended approval of Class K liquor license for Bergan Booster Club (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda items 4‑9, 11‑19 (7-0)
• Authorized use of city property at Johnson Lake for school cross‑country event (7-0)
• Authorized closure of Main St between 2nd and 3rd St (7-0)
• Approved $196,419 sanitary sewer lining project to Insituform Technologies (7-0)
• Approved purchase of Chevy 3500 DWR for $89,680 (7-0)

Utility and Infrastructure Board (June 2017 - Present)

The Utility and Infrastructure Board approved the July 8 minutes and accounts payable. It recommended the mayor sign a proof of loss for storm damage. It approved contracts for a sanitary sewer lining project, a municipal vehicle purchase, and an airport hangar re‑sheeting project. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved July 8, 2025 minutes and accounts payable (5-0)
• Recommended mayor sign second proof of loss for May 21, 2024 storm (5-0)
• Recommended award of sanitary sewer lining contract to Insituform Technologies for $196,419 (5-0)
• Recommended purchase of Chevy 3500 DWR for gas department for $89,680 plus tax (5-0)
• Recommended award of airport hangar re‑sheeting contract to Strong1, LLC for $76,000 (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Fremont Planning Commission approved a series of requests, most unanimously. Key actions included adopting meeting minutes, removing agenda items, and amending the municipal code to allow bars and taverns as permitted uses in several commercial districts. All motions were carried with votes of either 7‑0 or 8‑0.

• Approved minutes of the June 16, 2025 Planning Commission meeting (7-0)
• Approved minutes of the June 25, 2025 Planning Commission study session (7-0)
• Approved removal of Item #5 and Item #6 concerning North Broad redevelopment area (7-0)
• Approved removal of the Blight and Substandard designation from the North Broad Street Redevelopment Area (7-0)
• Approved review and approval of the Port Authority Blight & Substandard Study (8-0)
• Approved change to table 11-502.03 to permit bars and taverns in GC, DC, BP, PD, LI, and GI districts (8-0)
• Approved amendment adding Truck/Tractor/Trailer sales as primary and accessory uses (8-0)
• Approved increase of attached sign allowance in R district from 1 linear foot to 2 square feet (8-0)

Library Board

The Library Board adopted the meeting agenda and approved the June 16, 2025 minutes. It voted to receive a report on meeting‑room policies from other cities. No changes were made to the proposed policy, and the board adjourned the meeting.

• Adopted meeting agenda (4-0, 1 absent)
• Approved June 16, 2025 minutes (4-0, 1 absent)
• Received meeting‑room policy report (5-0)
• No action taken on display and meeting‑room use policy changes
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Airport Advisory Committee

The committee approved the minutes from the June 20, 2025 meeting. The motion was made by Vic Roeder, seconded by Mallory Larsen, and passed by the six members present: Mitch Schneringer, Mallory Larsen, Vic Roeder, Stan Darling, Dave Mitchell, and Robert Steenblock. No other substantive actions were decided. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved June 20, 2025 meeting minutes (vote: Mitch Schneringer, Mallory Larsen, Vic Roeder, Stan Darling, Dave Mitchell, Robert Steenblock)
• Adjourned meeting (vote: Stan Darling, Vic Roeder, Dave Mitchell, Mitch Schneringer, Mallory Larsen, Robert Steenblock)

Business Improvement District

The board approved the minutes from the June 17, 2025 meeting (7‑0). It adopted the 2026‑2027 budget (7‑0) and authorized funding for new trashcans ($30,000), street signs ($10,000) and picnic tables ($10,000), each approved 7‑0. The board also moved to issue an RFP for parking‑lot paving and screen work (7‑0) and adjourned the meeting (7‑0).

• Approved June 17, 2025 meeting minutes (7‑0)
• Approved up to $30,000 for new trashcans (7‑0)
• Approved up to $10,000 for new street signs (7‑0)
• Approved up to $10,000 for new picnic tables (7‑0)
• Approved issuance of RFP for parking‑lot paving and screen work (7‑0)
• Approved 2026‑2027 BID budget (7‑0)
• Adjourned meeting at 1:15 pm (7‑0)

Public Safety Answering Point

The board accepted the minutes from the April 29, 2025 meeting. It approved a sole‑source purchase to replace a broken Xybix ergonomic dispatch desk using capital‑budget funds. A report on lightning damage to the Dodge radio tower was given, but no action was taken. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Accepted April 29 minutes (5-0)
• Approved desk replacement with Xybix quote (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

City Council

The council approved a conditional use permit for a self‑storage facility and the final plat for the Spence addition. It also adopted two annexation ordinances (5717 and 5718) and authorized several equipment purchases totaling over $600,000. A $1.9 million grant subaward for electric grid resilience was approved, and the council entered and exited an executive session on labor negotiations.

• Approved Resolution 2025-157 Conditional Use Permit for self‑storage facility (Yea: Ganem, Jensen, Sookram, Vaughan, Lathrop, Von Behren, Horner, Peterson)
• Approved Resolution 2025-155 Spence addition Final Plat (Yea: Ganem, Jensen, Sookram, Vaughan, Lathrop, Von Behren, Horner, Peterson)
• Approved Ordinance 5717 annexing property south of Morningside Rd and east of South Luther Rd (Yea: Ganem, Jensen, Sookram, Vaughan, Lathrop, Von Behren, Horner, Peterson)
• Approved Ordinance 5718 annexing Hills Farm property (Yea: Ganem, Jensen, Sookram, Vaughan, Lathrop, Von Behren, Horner, Peterson)
• Approved Resolution 2025-161 purchase of 4 hydrogen coolers for Unit 8 Generator, $144,828 (Yea: Ganem, Jensen, Sookram, Vaughan, Lathrop, Von Behren, Horner, Peterson)
• Approved Resolution 2025-163 purchase of Ditch Witch HX30A hydro‑vacuum excavator, $127,373.09 (Yea: Ganem, Jensen, Sookram, Vaughan, Lathrop, Von Behren, Horner, Peterson)
• Approved Resolution 2025-164 purchase of Ditch Witch JT21 directional drill, $324,010.55 (Yea: Ganem, Jensen, Sookram, Vaughan, Lathrop, Von Behren, Horner, Peterson)
• Approved Resolution 2025-171 subaward agreement for electric‑grid resilience grant, $1,914,455 (Yea: Ganem, Jensen, Sookram, Vaughan, Lathrop, Von Behren, Horner, Peterson)

Utility and Infrastructure Board (June 2017 - Present)

The Utility and Infrastructure Board approved eight items, all with unanimous 5-0 votes. Major actions included a $3,072,307 budgeted subaward and $1,914,455 grant from the Nebraska Grid Resiliency program, and several equipment purchases. The board also endorsed the airport land lease, insurance renewal, and a sewer connection application.

• Approved purchase of hydrogen coolers for Unit 8 Generator ($144,828.00 plus tax) (5-0)
• Approved update to Fremont Municipal Airport land lease contract (5-0)
• Approved renewal of property and liability insurance with LARM (5-0)
• Approved purchase of 2025 Ditch Witch JT21 directional drill ($324,010.55 plus tax) (5-0)
• Approved purchase of 2025 Ditch Witch HX30 hydro vacuum excavator ($127,373.09) (5-0)
• Approved subaward agreement for Nebraska Grid Resiliency Grant ($3,072,307 budgeted funds and $1,914,455.00 grant award funds) (5-0)
• Approved installation contractor for Lon D. Wright Unit 6 superheater tube replacement (5-0)
• Approved application for outside city sewer connection at 840 E County Road T (5-0)

Local Option Review Team

The Local Option Review Team approved the minutes from the November 21, 2024 meeting by a 5-0 vote. The team then voted 5-0 to recommend that City Council approve a $200,000 loan to Dostofarm, with 75% performance‑based forgiveness and the remaining 25% repayable at 2% interest. The meeting was adjourned at 12:14 p.m. by a unanimous 5-0 vote.

• Approved November 21, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Recommended $200,000 Dostofarm loan (75% forgiveness, 2% interest) to City Council (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 12:14 p.m. (5-0)

Citizens Advisory Review Committee

The Citizens Advisory Review Committee approved the minutes from the May 27, 2025 meeting. It voted unanimously to recommend Dostofarm’s application to the City Council. The meeting was then adjourned at 12:25 p.m.

• Approved May 27, 2025 meeting minutes (3 ayes, 1 abstention)
• Recommended Dostofarm application to City Council (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 12:25 p.m. (5-0)

City Council

The Fremont City Council approved an $814,120 contract with FGM Architects to design new fire‑station facilities, authorized an $84,657 grant to purchase a Ford Transit van, and adopted a $57,039.51 special tax for the Jack Sutton sidewalk. It also adopted the agenda, approved consent‑agenda items, and passed two property annexations (Ordinances 5717 and 5718).

• Approved $814,120 fire‑station architecture contract (vote Yea: all 8 members)
• Approved $84,657 grant to purchase a Ford Transit van (vote Yea: all 8 members)
• Approved $57,039.51 special tax for Jack Sutton sidewalk (vote Yea: all 8 members)
• Approved consent‑agenda items 3‑7, 9‑17 (vote Yea: all 8 members)
• Adopted the meeting agenda (vote Yea: all 8 members)
• Approved Ordinance 5717 annexing property south of Morningside Road (vote Yea: all 8 members)
• Approved Ordinance 5718 annexing Hills Farm property (vote Yea: all 8 members)

Utility and Infrastructure Board (June 2017 - Present)

The Utility and Infrastructure Board approved the June 10 minutes and accounts payable through June 24. It recommended awarding a $249,247.00 bid for a non‑potable water main replacement, amending the Broad Street resurfacing contract for $60,900.00, and accepting the final change order for the 1st Street asphalt overlay. The board also approved purchase of two crew‑cab pickups costing $61,299.00 plus tax and $53,150.00. All motions carried 4‑0.

• Approved June 10, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Approved accounts payable through June 24, 2025 (4-0)
• Recommended award of $249,247.00 WWTP water main bid to Thompson Construction (4-0)
• Recommended amendment of Broad Street Resurfacing contract for $60,900.00 to Civil Solutions, LLC (4-0)
• Approved final acceptance of 1st Street Asphalt Overlay project, including change order and Pay Application No. 5 (4-0)
• Approved purchase of 1‑ton SRW 4x4 crew cab pickup for $61,299.00 plus tax from Sid Dillon Chevrolet (4-0)
• Approved purchase of ¾‑ton SRW 4x4 crew cab pickup for $53,150.00 from Sid Dillon Chevrolet (4-0)

Airport Advisory Committee

The Airport Advisory Committee approved the May 16th meeting minutes and voted to host the Flight Team Regionals in October 2026. It also approved an application to host the 2026 Nebraska State Fly‑In, and ratified the final private hangar lease. All motions passed unanimously among the six members present.

• Approved May 16th, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved hosting Flight Team Regionals in fall 2026 (6-0)
• Approved applying to host the 2026 Nebraska State Fly‑In (6-0)
• Approved final private hangar lease (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Business Improvement District

The BID Board approved the May 20, 2025 meeting minutes with a 6‑0 vote. It also approved a motion to change the agenda order, moving Item #5 to the top, also by a 6‑0 vote. No other actions were taken during the meeting.

• Approved May 20, 2025 minutes (6-0)
• Approved agenda change moving Item #5 to top (6-0)

Library Board

The Library Board adopted the meeting agenda and approved the May 19, 2025 minutes. It also voted to receive the library director's report and then adjourned. All motions were procedural and passed unanimously with one member absent.

• Adopted agenda (4-0, 1 absent)
• Approved May 19, 2025 minutes (4-0, 1 absent)
• Received library director's report (4-0, 1 absent)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0, 1 absent)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission met on June 11, 2025, but a quorum was not established. Commissioners Landholm and McKay were present; the others were absent. The commission discussed revisions to the Unified Development Code zoning procedures and fire department guidance on awning heights, but no actions were approved or denied.

City Council

The council approved a Conditional Use Permit to expand a non‑standard use at 976 S. County Rd. 26. It also approved first readings of two annexation ordinances and several resolutions covering land use, licensing, and city services. A discussion on animal control was held with no formal action. All motions were adopted with recorded vote tallies.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit to expand non‑standard use at 976 S. County Rd. 26 (Resolution 2025‑132) – Yea: Ganem, Jensen, Sookram, Vaughan, Lathrop, Von Behren, Peterson; Nay: Horner
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 5717 annexing property south of Morningside Rd. – Yea: Ganem, Jensen, Sookram, Vaughan, Lathrop, Von Behren; Nay: Horner, Peterson
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 5718 annexing Hills Farm property – Yea: Ganem, Jensen, Sookram, Vaughan, Lathrop, Von Behren, Horner, Peterson
• Approved Resolution 2025‑133 for Hills Farm first addition final plat – Yea: Ganem, Jensen, Sookram, Vaughan, Lathrop, Von Behren, Horner, Peterson
• Approved Resolution 2025‑130 recommending a Class C liquor license for Southern Style LLC – Yea: Ganem, Jensen, Sookram, Vaughan, Lathrop, Von Behren, Peterson; Abstain: Horner
• Approved Resolution 2025‑131 authorizing Fremont Rotary Club use of part of the municipal airport – Yea: Ganem, Jensen, Sookram, Vaughan, Lathrop, Von Behren, Horner, Peterson
• Approved Resolution 2025‑135 contracting JEO Consulting for building construction administration up to $200,000 – Yea: Ganem, Jensen, Sookram, Vaughan, Lathrop, Von Behren, Horner, Peterson
• Approved Resolution 2025‑111 waiving all park fees for John C Fremont Days (as amended) – Yea: Ganem, Jensen, Sookram, Vaughan, Lathrop, Von Behren, Horner, Peterson

Utility and Infrastructure Board (June 2017 - Present)

The Utility and Infrastructure Board approved the minutes from the May 27, 2025 meeting and the accounts payable through June 10, 2025 by a 5‑0 vote. The board also approved a $200,000 purchase order for JEO Consulting Group to provide construction administration services for the Street‑Parks‑Fleet Maintenance Building, also by a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved minutes from May 27, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved accounts payable through June 10, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved $200,000 purchase order for JEO Consulting construction administration services (5-0)

Appeals Commission

The commission approved the minutes from the June 4 meeting (3‑0). It then affirmed the Reckless Owner notice and declaration issued to Matt Harless regarding the dog named Rex (3‑0). The meeting was adjourned (3‑0).

• Approved June 4 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Affirmed Reckless Owner notice to Matt Harless (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission study session reviewed updates to the Unified Development Code but did not establish a quorum, so no formal actions were approved, denied, or tabled.

Appeals Commission

The commission approved the minutes from the May 21, 2025 meeting by a 3‑0 vote. It modified the dangerous‑dog notices for the dogs Malachite and Diamond to “Potentially Dangerous Dog” declarations and affirmed that classification for both dogs, also by a 3‑0 vote. Commissioners Elliott, Leonard, and Yerger voted yea on each action.

• Approved May 21, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Modified Dangerous Dog notice to Potentially Dangerous Dog declaration for Malachite (3-0)
• Modified Dangerous Dog notice to Potentially Dangerous Dog declaration for Diamond (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Park & Recreation Board

The Parks & Recreation Board voted to suspend the reading of the May 5, 2025 minutes; the motion was carried. Afterwards, a motion to adjourn the meeting was made and also carried. No other actions or approvals were recorded.

• Suspended reading of May 5, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission met on May 28, 2025 as a study session. A quorum was not established, so no official actions could be taken. Commissioners discussed proposed updates to the Unified Development Code sign regulations, but no approvals, denials, or votes were recorded.

Citizens Advisory Review Committee

The Citizens Advisory Review Committee approved the minutes from the November 26, 2024 meeting by a 4‑0 vote. The committee then adjourned the May 27, 2025 meeting at 12:11 p.m. by a 4‑0 vote. No other actions were taken.

• Approved November 26, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 12:11 p.m. (4-0)

City Council

The council gave final approval to Ordinance 5715, authorizing about $83 million in combined revenue bonds for the Department of Utilities. It also approved the purchase of a lot in Christensen Business Park for Dostofarm Real Estate and awarded major contracts for city building remodel and street paving. Additional actions included appointing a new police officer, recommending a Class C liquor license, and adopting the consent agenda of routine items.

• Approved $83,000,000 utility revenue bond issuance (8-0)
• Approved purchase of lot in Christensen Business Park for Dostofarm Real Estate (8-0)
• Awarded $282,419 remodel contract for City Municipal Building 2nd Floor Phase 2 (8-0)
• Awarded $745,801.75 contract for 16th Street Asphalt Overlay (8-0)
• Authorized amendment no. 4 to RD Leasing Redevelopment Agreement and $50,700 TIF Note (8-0)
• Appointed Otis Seals as Police Officer (8-0)
• Recommended approval of Class C liquor license for Innexcea Hospitality LLC dba Fairfield Inn & Suites (8-0)
• Approved consent agenda of routine resolutions (8-0)

Utility and Infrastructure Board (June 2017 - Present)

The Utility and Infrastructure Board approved its May 13 minutes and accounts payable through May 27. It unanimously recommended that City Council receive the May 6 Traffic Committee Report, award the 16th Street Asphalt Overlay contract to Western Engineering for $745,801.75, and adopt Ordinance 5715 to issue multiple series of combined utility revenue bonds.

• Approved May 13, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Approved accounts payable through May 27, 2025 (4-0)
• Recommended City Council receive Traffic Committee Report from May 6, 2025 (4-0)
• Recommended award of 16th Street Asphalt Overlay contract to Western Engineering Company, Inc., $745,801.75 (4-0)
• Recommended adoption of Ordinance 5715 authorizing multiple series of combined utility revenue bonds (4-0)

Appeals Commission

The Animal Appeal Commission approved the minutes from the August 21, 2024 meeting. It affirmed and upheld the Potentially Dangerous Dog Notice issued to Joshua Warner for his Australian Shepherd named Baby. The commission then adjourned the meeting.

• Approved August 21, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Affirmed Potentially Dangerous Dog Notice for Joshua Warner’s Australian Shepherd 'Baby' (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Business Improvement District

The board approved the minutes from the April 15, 2025 meeting (8‑0). It also approved a $5,000 increase for flags and banners, a veterans‑honor project, and invited two planning officials to the next meeting, each passing unanimously. Additional motions to have Audio Video attend the next meeting and to adjourn were also approved (10‑0).

• Approved April 15, 2025 minutes (8-0)
• Invited Jennifer Dam and Jerod Borisow to next meeting (10-0)
• Increased flag and banner budget by $5,000, not to exceed $10,000 (10-0)
• Authorized veterans association banner project (10-0)
• Requested Audio Video attend next meeting to discuss speaker issues (10-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 1:12 pm (10-0)

Planning Commission

The Fremont Planning Commission approved a combined agenda, received prior study‑session minutes, and approved several land annexations, a final plat, and a conditional use permit. It also adopted amendments to Unified Development Code articles 3, 4, and 5. All motions passed with votes ranging from 6‑1 to 8‑0. No items were denied or tabled.

• Combined agenda items 3‑12 (8‑0)
• Received May 14 study‑session minutes (8‑0)
• Approved annexation of land south of East Sandcherry Rd (8‑0)
• Approved final plat of 18 lots on Juneberry Rd (8‑0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for swimming pool at 976 County Rd 26 (8‑0)
• Approved corrective annexation of Morningside Pointe First Addition (8‑0)
• Approved UDC Article 3 amendments (lot minimum, awnings) (7‑0)
• Approved UDC Article 5 changes with amendments (6‑1)

Library Board

The board adopted the May 19, 2025 agenda with a 3‑0 vote. It approved the March 17, 2025 board minutes, also 3‑0. The meeting was adjourned by a 5‑0 vote. No other actions were taken.

• Adopt agenda (3-0)
• Approve March 17, 2025 minutes (3-0)
• Adjourn meeting (5-0)

Airport Advisory Committee

The committee approved the minutes from the April 18, 2025 meeting by unanimous vote of the seven members present. The mayor’s new appointment of Mallory Larsen and the re‑appointments of Dave Mitchell and Kirk Diers were recorded as approved. A motion to adjourn was passed by unanimous vote of the seven members present. No other actions were taken; the private hangar lease will be reviewed at the next meeting.

• Approved April 18, 2025 meeting minutes (7‑0 vote)
• Approved new mayoral appointment of Mallory Larsen
• Approved re‑appointments of Dave Mitchell and Kirk Diers
• Motion to adjourn passed (7‑0 vote)
• Deferred final review of private hangar lease to next meeting

Planning Commission

The commission discussed proposed updates to sign regulations in the Unified Development Code, but no formal actions on those proposals were taken. A motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Commissioner Darling, seconded by Commissioner Landholm, and carried unanimously (5‑0). The meeting ended at approximately 4:25 p.m.

• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

City Council

The council adopted two ordinances updating municipal code and changing zoning for the Meadow Brook mobile home community. It also approved several large procurement contracts, including a directional drill and a wheel loader. Additional actions included appointing members to advisory boards and approving the consent agenda.

• Approved Ordinance 5713 amending Chapter 10, Article 7, Sec 10-710 (Yea: Ganem, Jensen, Sookram, Vaughan, Lathrop, Von Behren, Horner, Peterson)
• Approved Ordinance 5712 changing zoning to R, Rural and GC, General Commercial to Mobile Home‑Planned Development for Meadow Brook (Yea: Ganem, Jensen, Sookram, Vaughan, Lathrop, Von Behren, Horner, Peterson)
• Authorized purchase of a 2025 Ditch Witch JT5 Directional Drill for $136,081.12 (Yea: Ganem, Jensen, Sookram, Vaughan, Lathrop, Von Behren, Horner, Peterson)
• Authorized purchase of a Cat 930 14A Wheel Loader for $285,200 (Yea: Ganem, Jensen, Sookram, Vaughan, Lathrop, Von Behren, Horner, Peterson)
• Authorized sending Notice of Public Nuisance and Notice of Condemnation to owners of 85 S. Irving Street (Yea: Ganem, Jensen, Sookram, Vaughan, Lathrop, Von Behren, Horner, Peterson)
• Consented to Mayor’s appointment of Mallory Larsen and reappointment of Dave Mitchell and Kirk Diers to the Airport Advisory Committee (Yea: Ganem, Jensen, Sookram, Vaughan, Lathrop, Von Behren, Horner, Peterson)
• Consented to Mayor’s re‑appointments of Stan Darling, Rol Horeis, and Zach Carlson to the Planning Commission (Yea: Ganem, Jensen, Sookram, Vaughan, Lathrop, Von Behren, Horner, Peterson)
• Approved the Consent Agenda (Yea: Ganem, Jensen, Sookram, Vaughan, Lathrop, Von Behren, Horner, Peterson)

Utility and Infrastructure Board (June 2017 - Present)

The Utility and Infrastructure Board approved several equipment purchases and leases, recommending the City Council authorize each. Items included a $136,081.12 directional drill, three Caterpillar excavator leases, a $285,200 wheel loader purchase, and an $8,600 skid steer lease. The board also approved a supplement to the SRF Environmental Services Agreement and adopted the April 29 minutes and accounts payable through May 13. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved minutes from April 29, 2025 – 5-0
• Approved accounts payable through May 13, 2025 – 5-0
• Recommended City Council authorize purchase of 2025 Ditch Witch JT5 directional drill for $136,081.12 plus taxes – 5-0
• Recommended City Council authorize lease of Caterpillar 303.5 Mini Excavator for $6,600.00 plus tax – 5-0
• Recommended City Council authorize lease of Caterpillar 305 Mini Excavator for $7,900.00 plus tax – 5-0
• Recommended City Council authorize purchase of Cat 930 14AS Wheel Loader for $285,200 – 5-0
• Recommended City Council authorize lease of Caterpillar 265 Skid Steer for $8,600.00 plus tax – 5-0
• Recommended City Council approve Supplement No.1 to SRF Environmental Services Agreement (Resolution 2025-113) – 5-0

Planning Commission

The commission voted to adjourn the May 7, 2025 study session, with five members in favor and no opposition. No formal actions on the Unified Development Code updates were taken; the commission only discussed proposed changes to Article 6 (General Development Standards) and Article 7 (Signs) and will continue the review next week.

• Adjourned meeting (5-0 vote)

Park & Recreation Board

The board suspended the reading of the April 7 minutes. It approved several community event requests for park and auditorium use, including JCF Days, a Bergan elementary graduation, and a vendor ice‑cream stand, with no concerns. The board also approved fee waivers for the YLA Graduation and for certain days of the JCF Days auditorium use, and it renewed Midland University’s lease of Moller Field and removed set‑up/take‑down days from rental contracts.

• Suspended reading of April 7 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved JCF Days committee usage of multiple parks and auditorium July 10‑14 (motion carried)
• Approved Bergan 6th grade foam‑party graduation at Clemmons Park May 21 (motion carried)
• Approved Bryon Monterroso vendor use of Milliken and Johnson Parks on Sundays (motion carried)
• Approved 50% fee waiver for YLA Graduation auditorium use May 14 (motion carried)
• Approved 50% fee waiver for Thursday and Monday of JCF Days auditorium use; full price Fri‑Sun; restrooms closed (motion carried)
• Approved renewal of Midland University lease of Moller Field (motion carried)
• Approved removal of set‑up and take‑down days from rental contracts (motion carried)

Public Safety Answering Point

The board accepted the January 31, 2025 meeting minutes. It voted to recommend that the city and county sign a new interlocal agreement for the Nebraska Regional Interoperability Network. The board approved building six dispatch stations in the new PSAP and adopted the 2025‑26 and 2026‑27 budgets, adding one dispatcher full‑time position. All motions passed unanimously.

• Accepted Jan 31, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended city and county sign new NRIN interlocal agreement (unanimous)
• Approved construction of six dispatch stations in new PSAP (unanimous)
• Approved 2025/26 and 2026/27 PSAP budgets and addition of one dispatcher FTE (unanimous)

City Council

The council voted 8‑yes to adopt Ordinance 5714, which raises city employee salaries. It also approved a $1,526,233.90 contract for the Broad Street Overlay Project with a unanimous vote. Additional actions included several contract awards, grant approvals, and firefighter appointments, all carried by unanimous votes.

• Ordinance 5714 (government salary increase) approved (8 yea)
• Awarded Broad Street Overlay contract to Oldcastle Materials Midwest $1,526,233.90 (8 yea)
• Authorized Change Order with JEO Consulting for traffic signal improvement $56,500 (5 yea, 3 nay)
• Awarded Cable‑In‑Conduit contract to Valley Corporation $248,576.25 (8 yea)
• Authorized Change Order with Meco‑Henne for Streets‑Parks‑Fleet building $183,094.00 (8 yea)
• Awarded rental rehabilitation grant from Nebraska Affordable Housing Trust Fund $40,000 (8 yea)
• Awarded Downtown Revitalization CDBG funding $43,500 (8 yea)
• Confirmed appointments of Grant Jordan, Ryan Sullivan, Ethan Mullally as firefighters (8 yea)

Utility and Infrastructure Board (June 2017 - Present)

The Utility and Infrastructure Board approved several financial items, including a $51,400 repair cost for Centrifuge #3 and a $183,094 change order for the Street‑Parks‑Fleet Maintenance Building. It also recommended the City Council approve contracts for a $248,576.25 cable‑in‑conduit installation, a $98,000 traffic‑signal engineering change order, and a Broad Street resurfacing contract. Additionally, the board approved placement of no‑parking signs on Union Street and adopted the meeting minutes and accounts payable.

• Approved minutes from April 8, 2025 and accounts payable (items 3‑4) – 5-0
• Approved additional repair cost for Centrifuge #3 – $51,400 – 5-0
• Approved Change Order 004 for Street‑Parks‑Fleet Maintenance Building – $183,094 – 5-0
• Approved contract award to Valley Corporation for cable‑in‑conduit installation – $248,576.25 – 5-0
• Approved change order agreement with JEO Consulting Group for traffic signals – $98,000 – 4-1
• Approved contract award to Oldcastle Materials Midwest Co. dba Omni Engineering for Broad Street resurfacing – 5-0
• Approved placement of ‘No Parking During School Hours’ signs on Union Street – 5-0

Planning Commission

The commission held a study session on April 23, 2025 to discuss updates to Article 6 General Development Standards of the Unified Development Code. No formal actions or approvals were taken; the only vote was to adjourn the meeting, which passed 6‑0.

• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Library Board

The Library Board adopted the April 21 agenda with a 4‑0 vote. It then approved the March 17, 2025 board minutes, also 4‑0. The meeting was adjourned by a 5‑0 vote.

• Adopted agenda for April 21, 2025 meeting (4-0)
• Approved March 17, 2025 board minutes (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Airport Advisory Committee

The Airport Advisory Committee approved the March 21, 2025 meeting minutes after a motion by Mitch Schneringer and second by Alison Adams, with all five present members voting in favor. No new action items were proposed. The committee discussed several maintenance topics but took no formal actions. The meeting was adjourned by a motion from Alison Adams, seconded by Mitch Schneringer, with the same five members voting to adjourn.

• Approved March 21, 2025 meeting minutes (5‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (5‑0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission discussed proposed updates to Article 6 of the Unified Development Code, including landscape definitions, tier distinctions, invasive species links, parking lot interior landscaping, and irrigation standards. No formal approvals or rejections were recorded. The only decision made was to adjourn the meeting, carried by a 5-0 vote.

• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Business Improvement District

The board approved an amendment to Ordinance No5713, exempting owner‑occupied single‑family residences from the special assessment. It also approved a design and survey contract for the 6th & Park parking lot, limited to $18,000. Additional actions included approving flag‑related invoices up to $5,000 and accepting a board member’s resignation.

• Approved amendment to Ordinance No5713 to exempt single‑family residential (owner occupied) – vote 8‑0
• Approved design and survey for 6th & Park parking lot, contract not to exceed $18,000 – vote 9‑0
• Approved flag invoices not to exceed $5,000 for replacement and installation – vote 8‑0
• Accepted resignation of Vince O'Conner and directed recommendation for replacement to the Mayor – vote 7‑1
• Approved minutes of March 18, 2025 meeting with amendments – vote 8‑0
• Adjourned meeting at 1:15 pm – vote 8‑0

Planning Commission

The commission reviewed proposed updates to Article 6 of the Unified Development Code, discussing parking calculations, downtown district parking, bicycle parking, occupancy load calculations, vertical clearance authority, and front‑yard surfacing. No formal approvals, amendments, or rejections were adopted. The meeting was adjourned by a motion that passed 5‑0.

• Motion to adjourn carried 5-0

Housing Rehabilitation Board

The Fremont Housing Rehabilitation Board unanimously adopted the minutes from the July 13, 2023 meeting. It also unanimously approved rental rehabilitation funds of up to $40,000 for applicant #101825. The board then adjourned the meeting at 12:19 p.m.

• Approved July 13, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved rental rehabilitation funds up to $40,000 for applicant #101825 (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 12:19 p.m. (4-0)

City Council

The council approved a resolution authorizing the mayor to execute the development agreement with Kenna Investments II for the Meadowbrook Manufactured Home Community Project. Several other actions were approved, including a $447,525 professional services contract with Burns & McDonnell and an increase to city credit‑card limits. A proposal to remove traffic lights and add stop signs at 23rd Street and Somers Avenue was rejected.

• Approved Development Agreement with Kenna Investments II for Meadowbrook project (8-0)
• Approved $447,525 professional services contract to Burns & McDonnell Engineering (8-0)
• Approved increase of City credit‑card limits (8-0)
• Approved interlocal agreement with Dodge County for turn lane construction (7-1)
• Approved purchase agreement with Waterflex Software for city‑owned property (8-0)
• Confirmed appointment of Gavin Peterson as Police Officer (8-0)
• Confirmed appointment of Nickalaus Heidlage as Police Detective (8-0)
• Failed motion to remove traffic lights and add four stop signs at 23rd St & Somers Ave (3-5)

Utility and Infrastructure Board (June 2017 - Present)

The Utility and Infrastructure Board voted unanimously to recommend the removal of the traffic signal at 23rd Street and Somers Avenue to the City Council. It also approved a professional‑services award to Burns & McDonnell for the Airport Layout Plan and recommended the FAA grant application for the plan. Additional items approved included the consent agenda, receipt of audited financial statements, and the March 25 traffic committee report.

• Approved consent agenda items (minutes and accounts payable) (4‑0)
• Recommended City Council receive FY 2024 audited financial statements (4‑0)
• Recommended City Council receive March 25 traffic committee report (4‑0)
• Recommended award of professional services for Airport Layout Plan to Burns & McDonnell (4‑0)
• Recommended City Council approve FAA grant application for Airport Layout Plan (4‑0)
• Recommended City Council approve removal of traffic signal at 23rd & Somers (4‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (4‑0)

Park & Recreation Board

The Parks & Recreation Board suspended the reading of the March 3, 2025 minutes. It approved the Full Life Church’s request to use Ronin Park on June 7. The board recommended that the City Council approve minor changes to the Master Fee Schedule and also recommended hiring full‑time staff for the parks and forestry departments.

• Suspended reading of March 3, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved Full Life Church use of Ronin Park June 7, 9 am‑7 pm (motion carried)
• Recommended council approve minor changes to Master Fee Schedule (motion carried)
• Recommended hiring full‑time staff for parks and forestry departments (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission held a study session without a quorum and discussed updates to the Unified Development Code. Commissioners decided to keep the accessory dwelling provisions as they are, to treat car wash uses separately from drive‑throughs, and to move child‑care center provisions out of the Home Occupation section. Additional language was proposed for outdoor accessory uses, outdoor dining, floodway setbacks, and yard‑sale limits, but no formal votes were recorded.

• Leave Accessory Dwelling provisions unchanged
• Treat car wash uses separately from drive‑through primary use
• Move child‑care center out of Home Occupation section
• Add definition for Outdoor Activity/Operation/Storage accessory uses
• Add drinking allowance to Outdoor Dining category and conditional use in AG District
• Require concrete or asphalt patch plants to be at least 600 ft from floodways
• Limit garage/yard sales to no more than four per year
• No quorum; meeting adjourned without formal approvals

City Council

The council approved several financial and procurement actions, including a $2,615,000 TIF note for the Wholestone Farms redevelopment and a $447,000 wheel loader purchase. It also awarded major contracts for a substation transformer and a viaduct rehabilitation. Salary ordinances for city officials were finalized after votes. All listed actions were carried by unanimous or majority votes.

• Approved Mayor's authority to sign First Amendment to Wholestone Farms Redevelopment Agreement (Yea: Ganem, Lathrop, Von Behren, Jensen, Horner, Vaughan, Sookram)
• Authorized issuance of TIF Note Phase 1 for Wholestone Farms Redevelopment Project, $2,615,000 (Yea: Ganem, Lathrop, Von Behren, Jensen, Horner, Vaughan, Sookram)
• Approved Consent to Pledge and Collateral Assignment of TIF notes for Yager Hospitality LLC (Yea: Ganem, Lathrop, Von Behren, Jensen, Horner, Vaughan, Sookram)
• Authorized purchase of 2025 972Cat Wheel Loader, $447,000 (Yea: Ganem, Jensen, Sookram, Lathrop, Von Behren, Vaughan, Horner)
• Awarded Substation Transformer Project contract to Virginia Transformer Corp, $1,837,338.73 (Yea: Ganem, Jensen, Sookram, Lathrop, Von Behren, Vaughan, Horner)
• Awarded North Broad Street Viaduct Rehabilitation contract to Speece Lewis Engineers Inc, $376,850 (Yea: Ganem, Jensen, Sookram, Lathrop, Von Behren, Vaughan, Horner)
• Approved Government Salary Ordinance (Ordinance 5710) (Yea: Ganem, Jensen, Sookram, Vaughan, Lathrop, Horner; Nay: Von Behren)
• Approved Salary Ordinance for Mayor, Council, and Utility Board (Ordinance 5709) (Yea: Ganem, Jensen, Sookram, Vaughan, Lathrop, Horner, Von Behren)

Utility and Infrastructure Board (June 2017 - Present)

The Utility and Infrastructure Board unanimously approved a series of resolutions and contract actions. It ratified the temporary emergency credit limit increases as permanent and approved change orders and awards for the Broad Street resurfacing, Northern Natural Gas right of first refusal, a substation transformer, traffic signal improvements, the North Broad Street viaduct rehabilitation, and an integrated resource plan. All motions passed with a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved Resolution 2025-076 affirming emergency declaration (5-0)
• Approved change order to Civil Solutions contract, $33,693, revising total to $92,478 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-068 authorizing utility GM to sign Northern Natural Gas Right of First Refusal notice (5-0)
• Awarded substation transformer contract to Virginia Transformer Corporation (5-0)
• Approved change order to Sadler Electric for 2024 Traffic Signal Improvements, $81,976.73 (5-0)
• Awarded North Broad Street Viaduct Rehabilitation Project to Speece Lewis Engineers, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-074 authorizing GDS and Associates Integrated Resource Plan, $137,400 sole source (5-0)
• Ratified emergency credit limit increases on a permanent basis (5-0)

Airport Advisory Committee

The Airport Advisory Committee approved the February 21, 2025 meeting minutes. Members agreed that decommissioning the REILs would be a safety issue and will draft a supportive letter. The committee noted the ALP project estimate of $440,000 and that the grant application is due April 8, 2025. The meeting was adjourned at 9:12 A.M.

• Approved February 21, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous vote of present members)
• Agreed to support keeping REILs functioning; letter to be drafted (no formal vote recorded)
• Noted ALP project estimate of $440,000 and grant deadline (no decision made)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous vote of present members)