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Fri Jul 10, 2026
City Council Meeting
Council to consider TIF redevelopment project for Talmadge Jam, LLC
The Kearney City Council will hold public hearings on several development items, including a liquor license for Axe Holes, a lot vacation, and rezoning and plat approvals for Hoehner Estates and Arbor View Fifth. The consent agenda includes contract change orders and bid awards for street improvements, and the regular agenda features a tax increment financing (TIF) redevelopment project for Redevelopment Area No. 8. The council will also consider an amendment to the UNK aviation lease and several developer infrastructure agreements.
- Public hearing on rezoning six lots (1705-1809 West 50th Street) from R-1 to R-1D
- Public hearings on rezoning, final plat, and annexation of Arbor View Fifth (east of Avenue R, north of 64th Street)
- Consider TIF redevelopment project for Talmadge Jam, LLC in Redevelopment Area No. 8
- Award bid of $448,278 to Circle P Excavation for 2026 Part 4 Improvements on 16th Street
- Change Order No. 1 for Avenue A improvements (increase $30,115.30) and 45th & Avenue N (increase $3,135)
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KEARNEY CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
City Council Chambers, 18 East 22nd Street
July 14, 2026
5:30
p.m.
I.
ROUTINE BUSINESS
1.
Invocation/Moment of Silence.
2.
Pledge of Allegiance.
3.
Announcement on Open Meetings Act.
4.
Roll call.
5.
City Clerk to administer the Oath of Office to Pete Kotsiopulos.
6.
Oral Communication; Recognition of visitors. * Recognition of Kiane Davidson, Event Coordinator for the Buffalo County America 250th Celebration.
II.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
III.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1.
Conduct a public hearing on the Class I (Beer, Wine, Spirits On Sale Only) Liquor License and Manager application for Rising Entertainment, LLC dba Axe Holes located at 5012 3rd Avenue, Suite 150, Kearney, Nebraska and consider Resolution No. 2026-75.
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POSTPONED SINCE JUNE 9, 2026. Conduct a public hearing on the application submitted by Miller & Associates Consulting Engineers, P.C. (Applicant) for DT Development, Inc, a Nebraska Corporation (Owners), to vacate Lot 1 of Stansbury Addition, an addition to the City of Kearney, Buffalo County, Nebraska, being in the Southeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter, Section 34, Township
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Fri Jul 10, 2026
Planning Commission Meeting
Planning Commission to decide rezoning and plats for Three Crosses
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings and take final action on rezoning, subdivision vacation, preliminary plat, and final plat for the Three Crosses development east of M Avenue between 14th and 16th Streets. Also on the agenda is a street vacation for a portion of 32nd Street near 3114 8th Avenue. A proposed code amendment for the Aviation Overlay District has been withdrawn. The commission will also elect a vice-chairperson.
- Rezoning No. 2026-16: Rezone Lots 9-13, Block 2, Taylor Addition from R-1 to R-1D for Three Crosses, LLC (east of M Avenue between 14th and 16th Streets).
- Preliminary Plat No. 2026-09: Final action on preliminary plat for Three Crosses addition (same location).
- Final Plat No. 2026-09: Approval of final plat for Three Crosses addition.
- Street Vacation No. 2026-03: Vacate portions of 32nd Street for owners Abegglen, Zumbrunnen, and Vermaas (north side of 3114 8th Avenue).
- Election of Vice-Chairperson.
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PLANNING COMMISSION
AGENDA
City Council Chambers, 18 East 22nd Street
July 17, 2026
9:00
a.m.
1.
Announcement on Open Meetings Act.
2.
Roll call.
3.
Approve Minutes of meeting held June 22, 2026.
Minutes
4.
Street Vacation No. 2026-03 Application submitted by Miller & Associates Consulting Engineers, P.C. (Applicant) for Jon W. & Leslie G. Abegglen; Tyler W. & Brandee Zumbrunnen; Kenneth & Melanie F. Vermaas, to vacate All of 32nd Street abutting Lot 6, EXCEPT the West 10.00 feet of said Lot 6, Lot 7, and Lot 8, Block 7, and all of 32nd Street abutting Lot 1, Lot 2, and Lot 3, EXCEPT the West 10.00 feet of said Lot 3, Block 8, all in Perkins and Harfords Addition to the City of Kearney, Buffalo County, Nebraska (north side of 3114 8th Avenue).
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5.
Hearing: Rezoning No. 2026-16 Application submitted by Miller & Associates Consulting Engineers, P.C. (Applicant) for Three Crosses, LLC, a Nebraska Limited Liability Company (Owner), to rezone from District R-1, Urban Residential Single-Family District (Low Density) to R-1D, Residential District for property described as Lots 9 through 13, inclusive, Block Two, Taylor Addition, an addition to the City of Kearney, Buffalo County, Nebraska. Together with: the West half of Avenue O as it abuts said Lots 9 through
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Tue Jun 23, 2026
City Council Meeting
City Council approves landfill construction and street name changes
The City Council will vote on a $1.96 million landfill construction contract, a street renaming ordinance, and a resolution for a Big Red Keno lottery operation during the Buffalo County Fair. Two public hearings on property development are postponed to July 14.
- Approve $1,962,416.00 bid for Landfill Cells 9 & 10 construction
- Approve Ordinance No. 8809 renaming 16th Street to 14th Street
- Approve $15,564.96 payment for Harmon Park swimming pool painting
- Approve Developer Constructed Infrastructure Agreement for Western Nebraska Property Development Fourth Addition
- Approve temporary Big Red Keno operation during Buffalo County Fair
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KEARNEY CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
City Council Chambers, 18 East 22nd Street
June 23, 2026
5:30
p.m.
I.
ROUTINE BUSINESS
1.
Invocation/Moment of Silence.
2.
Pledge of Allegiance.
3.
Announcement on Open Meetings Act.
4.
Roll call.
5.
Oral Communication; Recognition of visitors. * Recognition of City of Kearney-UNK Partnerships by Chancellor Neal Schnoor.
II.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
III.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1.
POSTPONED SINCE JUNE 9, 2026. REQUEST TO FURTHER POSTPONE TO JULY 14, 2026. Conduct a public hearing on the application submitted by Miller & Associates Consulting Engineers, P.C. (Applicant) for DT Development, Inc, a Nebraska Corporation (Owners), to vacate Lot 1 of Stansbury Addition, an addition to the City of Kearney, Buffalo County, Nebraska, being in the Southeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter, Section 34, Township 9 North, Range 16 West of the 6th P.M., Buffalo County, Nebraska (west of Country Club Lane, south abutting the NPPD Tail Race Canal/Hike-Bike Trail; PID 606089051) and consider Ordinance No. 8806.
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POSTPONED SINCE JUNE 9, 2026. REQUEST TO FURTHER POSTPONE TO JULY 14, 2026. Conduct a public hearing on the application submitted by
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Mon Jun 22, 2026
Planning Commission Meeting
Planning Commission to consider rezoning, plat approval, and annexation for Arbor View Fifth development
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two rezoning applications, a final plat, and an annexation for the Arbor View Fifth development. They will also consider a code amendment for the Aviation Overlay District (postponed to July) and elect officers. The meeting includes approval of minutes and a review of the annual planning commission report.
- Hearing: Rezoning No. 2026-14 – Hoehner property at 1705-1809 West 50th Street from R-1 to R-1D
- Hearing: Rezoning No. 2026-15 – Fox Creek Development tract east of Avenue R and north of 64th Street from AG to R-1
- Hearing: Final Plat No. 2026-08 – Arbor View Fifth subdivision
- Hearing: Annexation No. 2026-01 – Arbor View Fifth into the city
- Postponed: Code Amendment No. 2026-01 – changes to Aviation Overlay District (now July 17)
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PLANNING COMMISSION
AGENDA
City Council Chambers, 18 East 22nd Street
June 22, 2026
9:00
a.m.
1.
Announcement on Open Meetings Act.
2.
Roll call.
3.
Approve Minutes of meeting held May 15, 2026.
Minutes
4.
Hearing: Rezoning No. 2026-14 Application submitted by Kyle Hoehner (Applicant) for Patricia Hoehner (Owner), to rezone from District R-1, Urban Residential Single-Family District (Low Density) to R-1D, Residential District for property described as Lots 1 – 6, Block One of Hoehner Estates Third Addition, an Addition to the City of Kearney, Buffalo County, Nebraska (1705, 1709, 1713, 1805, 1807, 1809 West 50th Street).
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Hearing: Rezoning No. 2026-15 Application submitted by Miller & Associates Consulting Engineers, P.C. (Applicant) for Fox Creek Development, LLC (Owner), to rezone from District AG, Agricultural District to District R-1, Urban Residential Single-Family District (Low Density) for property described as a tract of land being part of the Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 19, Township 9 North, Range 15 West of the 6th P. M., Buffalo County, Nebraska (east of Avenue R and north of 64th Street).
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6.
Hearing: Final Plat No. 2026-08 Application submitted by Miller & Associ
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Tue Jun 9, 2026
City Council Meeting
Council to consider rezoning agricultural land to business park near 56th and Chase
The Kearney City Council will hold public hearings on a liquor license for Speedee Mart, a vacation of plat and subdivision (postponed to June 23), a utility easement vacation, and a rezoning from Agricultural to Business Park for Butler Machinery property, along with the final plat for Butler Fourth Subdivision. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes, claims, volunteer firefighter appointments, a $449,374.06 decrease change order for the airport apron project, manufactured home court license renewals, and a signatory resolution. Two open account claims for $5,368.00 and $292.50 are also on the regular agenda.
- Public hearing on Class D liquor license for Speedee Mart at 3913 Adams Avenue (Resolution 2026-65)
- Public hearing to rezone from AG to BP for Butler Machinery property near 56th Street and Chase Avenue (Ordinance 8808)
- Public hearing on final plat and subdivision agreement for Butler Fourth Subdivision (Resolution 2026-67)
- Change Order No. 1 decreasing $449,374.06 for Kearney Regional Airport Apron & Taxilanes Rehabilitation Project
- Renewal of manufactured home court licenses: L&M Mobile Home Park, East Lawn Mobile Homes Estates, and conditional renewal for Valley View Mobile Home Court
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KEARNEY CITY COUNCIL
AMENDED AGENDA
City Council Chambers, 18 East 22nd Street
June 9, 2026
5:30
p.m.
I.
ROUTINE BUSINESS
1.
Invocation/Moment of Silence.
2.
Pledge of Allegiance.
3.
Announcement on Open Meetings Act.
4.
Roll call.
5.
Oral Communication; Recognition of visitors.
II.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
III.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1.
Conduct a public hearing on the Class D (beer, wine, spirits off sale only) Liquor License and Manager applications for Western Oil II, LLC dba Speedee Mart 2766 located at 3913 Adams Avenue, Kearney, Nebraska and consider Resolution No. 2026-65.
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2.
REQUEST TO POSTPONE TO JUNE 23, 2026. Conduct a public hearing on the application submitted by Miller & Associates Consulting Engineers, P.C. (Applicant) for DT Development, Inc, a Nebraska Corporation (Owners), to vacate Lot 1 of Stansbury Addition, an addition to the City of Kearney, Buffalo County, Nebraska, being in the Southeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter, Section 34, Township 9 North, Range 16 West of the 6th P.M., Buffalo County, Nebraska (west of Country Club Lane, south abutting the NPPD Tail Race Canal/Hike-Bike Trail; PID 606089051) and consider Ordinan
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Tue May 26, 2026
City Council Meeting
Public hearing on multi-family development at 5110 Parklane Drive; $5.9M airport contract
The City Council will hold public hearings on a proposed multi-family development at 5110 Parklane Drive (postponed from April and May meetings), a catering endorsement for Sip & Swirl Wine Room at 211 11th Avenue, and a land acquisition from the State of Nebraska. The consent agenda includes awarding a $5,872,770.75 contract for apron and taxilane rehabilitation at Kearney Regional Airport, purchasing police training equipment from Faro Technologies, rejecting bids for downtown festoon lighting, and renewing eight manufactured home court licenses. Other routine items include approving minutes, claims, and setting a hearing date for planning commission recommendations.
- Public hearing and resolution on Planned District Development Plan for multi-family development at 5110 Parklane Drive (postponed from April 28 and May 12)
- Public hearing on adding a Catering Endorsement to Class C liquor license for Sip & Swirl Wine Room at 211 11th Avenue
- Public hearing on purchasing a tract of land from the State of Nebraska (Resolution No. 2026-61)
- Award of $5,872,770.75 contract to Constructors, Inc. for Runway Apron and Taxilanes Rehabilitation at Kearney Regional Airport
- Purchase of FARO scanner training equipment for Kearney Police Department from Faro Technologies, Inc.
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KEARNEY CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
City Council Chambers, 18 East 22nd Street
May 26, 2026
5:30
p.m.
I.
ROUTINE BUSINESS
1.
Invocation/Moment of Silence.
2.
Pledge of Allegiance.
3.
Announcement on Open Meetings Act.
4.
Roll call.
5.
Oral Communication; Recognition of visitors.
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Pinning Ceremony for the Kearney Volunteer Fire Department Newly Elected Officers.
II.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
III.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1.
POSTPONED FROM THE APRIL 28, 2026 AND MAY 12, 2026 COUNCIL MEETINGS: Conduct a public hearing on the application submitted by Jacob Reiter (Applicant) for Kearney Mall Associates LTD/Chas DeVetter (Owner), for Planned District Development Plan Approval for the proposed construction of a multi-family development on property zoned District C-2/PD, Community Commercial District/Planned Development Overlay District and described as Lot 1, Block Two, Imperial Village Seventh Addition, a Subdivision to the City of Kearney, Buffalo County, Nebraska (5110 Parklane Drive) and consider Resolution No. 2026-39.
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2.
Conduct a public hearing on the request to add a Catering Endorsement in connection with the Class C 159573 liquo
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Fri May 15, 2026
Planning Commission Meeting
Public hearing on rezoning and final plat for Butler Machinery at 56th & Chase
The Kearney County Planning Commission will conduct public hearings on a rezoning application from Agricultural (AG) to Business Park (BP) for a Butler Machinery Company property near 56th Street and Chase Avenue, along with a related final plat for Butler Fourth Subdivision. Other items include a final plat for Mills Addition, a partial subdivision vacation, and an easement vacation. The commission will also introduce a new member and approve prior meeting minutes.
- Partial Subdivision Vacation No. 1999-21 for Lot 1 of Stansbury Addition (west of Country Club Lane, PID 606089051)
- Final Plat No. 2026-06 for Mills Addition (same location as above)
- Easement Vacation No. 2026-02 for a 10-foot utility easement at 5508 Chase Avenue
- Hearing on Rezoning No. 2026-13 from AG to BP for Butler Machinery property at 56th and Chase
- Hearing on Final Plat No. 2026-07 for Butler Fourth Subdivision (same location as rezoning)
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PLANNING COMMISSION
AGENDA
City Council Chambers, 18 East 22nd Street
May 15, 2026
9:00
a.m.
1.
Announcement on Open Meetings Act.
2.
Roll call.
3.
Introduction of New Planning Commission Member: Jamie Bernu.
4.
Approve the minutes of the meeting held on April 17, 2026.
Minutes
5.
Partial Subdivision Vacation No. 1999-21 Application submitted by Miller & Associates Consulting Engineers, P.C. (Applicant) for DT Development, Inc, a Nebraska Corporation (Owners), to vacate Lot 1 of Stansbury Addition, an addition to the City of Kearney, Buffalo County, Nebraska, being in the Southeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter, Section 34, Township 9 North, Range 16 West of the 6th P.M., Buffalo County, Nebraska (west of Country Club Lane, south abutting the NPPD Tail Race Canal/Hike-Bike Trail; PID 606089051).
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Hearing: Final Plat No. 2026-06 Application submitted by Miller & Associates Consulting Engineers, P.C. (Applicant) for DT Development Inc., a Nebraska Corporation (Owner), for the Final Plat of Mills Addition, an addition to the City of Kearney, Buffalo County, being part of the Southeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter, Section 34, Township 9 North, Range 16 West of the 6th P.M., Buffalo County, Nebraska (west of Country Club Lane, south abutti
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Tue May 12, 2026
City Council Meeting
Council to consider rezoning and development proposals amid multiple public hearings
The Kearney City Council will hold public hearings on several rezoning and development applications, including a multi-family development at 5110 Parklane Drive (further postponed to May 26), a telecommunications tower conditional use permit, and rezoning of properties for business park and mixed-use districts. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes, claims, plans for landfill cell construction, and final payments for street improvements. The regular agenda includes two open account claims for $282.50 and $8,883.00.
- Public hearing on Planned District Development for multi-family housing at 5110 Parklane Drive (postponed to May 26)
- Public hearing on Conditional Use Permit for a telecommunications tower site south of West 11th Street
- Rezoning of 2500 block West 49th Street from R-1 to R-1D (Good Samaritan Society)
- Rezoning of property near 56th Street and Chase Avenue from AG to BP (Butler Machinery Company)
- Rezoning of 2017 Avenue B and 2010 Avenue B from M-1 to CBD (Kearney Center Mixed Use District)
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KEARNEY CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
City Council Chambers, 18 East 22nd Street
May 12, 2026
5:30
p.m.
I.
ROUTINE BUSINESS
1.
Invocation/Moment of Silence.
2.
Presentation of Colors by the Kearney Police Department Honor Guard and Pledge of Allegiance.
3.
Announcement on Open Meetings Act.
4.
Roll call.
5.
Oral Communication; Recognition of visitors.
* Oath of Office to Kearney Police Officers Jacob Gould, Ethan Mroczek and Josh Goodbrake.
II.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
III.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1.
REQUEST TO FURTHER POSTPONE TO MAY 26, 2026 COUNCIL MEETING: Conduct a public hearing on the application submitted by Jacob Reiter (Applicant) for Kearney Mall Associates LTD/Chas DeVetter (Owner), for Planned District Development Plan Approval for the proposed construction of a Multi-family development on property zoned District C-2/PD, Community Commercial District/Planned Development Overlay District and described as Lot 1, Block Two, Imperial Village Seventh Addition, a Subdivision to the City of Kearney, Buffalo County, Nebraska (5110 Parklane Drive) and consider Resolution No. 2026-39.
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Conduct a public hearing
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Tue Apr 28, 2026
City Council Meeting
Council to consider rezoning and annexation for three new residential subdivisions
The council will hold public hearings and consider ordinances and resolutions for rezoning, final plat approval, and annexation of three large residential developments: 12 Kids Addition, Spruce Hollow Estates Ninth Addition, and Fountain Hills Sixteenth Addition. Also up for public hearings are a telecommunications tower conditional use permit, an agricultural market venue, and a new liquor license for Number Juan Mex BBQ. The consent agenda includes approval of claims, minutes, a change order decreasing costs by $89,145 on Younes Drive improvements, and appointment to fill a vacancy on the Planning Commission.
- Rezoning 2106 Avenue E from M-1 to R-3 (medium-density multi-family) - Ordinance 8787
- Conditional use permit for a telecommunication tower at 546 Sweetwater Avenue - Ordinance 8788
- Rezoning, final plat, and annexation for 12 Kids Addition (between Avenue H and M, south of 11th Street) - Ordinances 8790 and Resolutions 2026-40/41
- Rezoning, vacation, final plat, and annexation for Spruce Hollow Estates Ninth Addition (north of 56th Street) - Ordinances 8791/8792 and Resolutions 2026-42/43
- Rezoning, final plat, and annexation for Fountain Hills Sixteenth Addition (Southeast corner of 54th Street and 15th Avenue) - Ordinances 8793-8795 and Resolutions 2026-44/45
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KEARNEY CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
City Council Chambers, 18 East 22nd Street
April 28, 2026
5:30
p.m.
I.
ROUTINE BUSINESS
1.
Invocation/Moment of Silence.
2.
Pledge of Allegiance.
3.
Announcement on Open Meetings Act.
4.
Roll call.
5.
Oral Communication; Recognition of visitors.
* Proclamation in recognition of ALS Awareness Month.
* Proclamation in recognition of Kearney Elks Youth Week.
II.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
III.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1.
Application submitted by Zachary Wolf (Applicant & Owner), to rezone from District M-1, Limited Industrial District to District R-3, Urban Residential Multi-Family District (Medium Density) for property described as Lots 244 and 245, Original Town of Kearney Junction, now the City of Kearney, Buffalo County, Nebraska (2106 Avenue E) and consider Ordinance No. 8787.
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Application submitted by The Grinnell Group on behalf of Vertical Bridge and Verizon Wireless (Applicant) for Joshua and Rachel Weinberg (Owner), for a Conditional Use Permit to locate a telecommunication tower site on property zoned District AG, Agricultural District and described as a tract of land being part of Government Lot 7 located in Section 9, Township 8
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Fri Apr 17, 2026
Planning Commission Meeting
Planning Commission to review multiple rezonings and a new tower site
The Planning Commission will hold hearings on several rezoning requests, including transitions to the Kearney Center Mixed Use District. The body will also consider a conditional use permit for a telecommunications tower and various plat and setback vacations.
- Conditional Use Permit 2026-03 for a telecommunications tower south of West 11th Street
- Rezoning of 2500 Block of West 49th Street from R-1 to R-1D
- Preliminary and Final Plats for Butler Third Subdivision near 56th Street and Chase Avenue
- Rezoning of 2017 Avenue B from M-1 to CBD Kearney Center Mixed Use District
- Rezoning of 2010 Avenue B, 120 East Railroad Street, and 2017-2025 Avenue A to CBD
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PLANNING COMMISSION
AGENDA
City Council Chambers, 18 East 22nd Street
April 17, 2026
9:00
a.m.
1.
Announcement on Open Meetings Act.
2.
Roll call.
3.
Approve Minutes of meeting held March 20, 2026.
Minutes
4.
Hearing: Conditional Use Permit No. 2026-03 Application submitted by The Towers, LLC (by Buell Consulting, Inc., Woody Krog) (Applicant) for Kelly C. Knapp and Stephen P. Knapp, Jeff Knapp and Barbara A. Brandt (Owners), for a Conditional Use Permit (2026-03) to locate a telecommunications tower site on property zoned District AG, Agricultural District and described as part of the north half of Section 9, Township 8 North, Range 16 West of the 6th P.M., Buffalo County, Nebraska and part of the Northeast Quarter of Section 9, Township 8 North, Range 16 West of the 6th P.M., Buffalo County, Nebraska (including lease space and 30’ access/utility easement); (south side of West 11th Street about 1,200 feet west of the intersection of 30th Avenue).
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Hearing: Rezoning No. 2026-08 Application submitted by Kasey Brandt (Applicant) for Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society (Owner), to rezone from District R-1, Urban Residential Single-Family District (Low Density) to R-1D, Residential District for property described as Lots 1, 2, and 3, Block Two, Good Samaritan
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Tue Apr 14, 2026
City Council Meeting
City Council approves purchase of pickup and infrastructure agreement
The Kearney City Council will consider approving the purchase of a 2026 Chevrolet pickup for $48,668 and amending a developer agreement for The Meadows First Addition. The meeting also includes a public hearing and the approval of minutes and claims.
- Approve purchase of 2026 Chevrolet pickup for $48,668
- Amend Developer Constructed Infrastructure Agreement for The Meadows First Addition
- Approve Property Maintenance and Lease Agreement with B & B Bendfeldt Farms
- Consider Resolution for Redevelopment Area No. 10
- Approve Plans and Specs for Downtown Kearney Festoon Lighting
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KEARNEY CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
City Council Chambers, 18 East 22nd Street
April 14, 2026
5:30
p.m.
I.
ROUTINE BUSINESS
1.
Invocation/Moment of Silence.
2.
Pledge of Allegiance.
3.
Announcement on Open Meetings Act.
4.
Roll call.
5.
Oral Communication; Recognition of visitors.
II.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
III.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
IV.
CONSENT AGENDA *
1.
Approve Minutes of Regular Meeting held March 24, 2026.
03-24-2026 Minutes
2.
Approve the Claims.
Claims
3.
Adopt Resolution No. 2023-152A amending the Developer Constructed Infrastructure Agreement for The Meadows First Addition, an addition to the City of Kearney, Buffalo County, Nebraska between the City of Kearney and Danny Starostka, President of Starostka Group Unlimited, Inc., a Nebraska Corporation.
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4.
Adopt Resolution No. 2026-34 approving the purchase of a 2026 Chevrolet ½ ton pickup in the amount of $48,668.00 submitted by Sid Dillon Chevrolet – Wahoo Contract #16215 OC under the Nebraska State Bid program Purchasing program to be used in the Utilities Department.
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Tue Mar 24, 2026
City Council Meeting
City Council to vote on airport construction and utility equipment purchases
The City Council will consider several resolutions regarding infrastructure and equipment. Key items include a cost increase for the Kearney Regional Airport apron project and new equipment for the Wastewater Treatment Division.
- Change Order No. 3 for Kearney Regional Airport Apron Reconstruction increasing cost by $201,554.37
- Purchase of a 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD for $52,878.00 for the Wastewater Treatment Division
- Purchase of a 60 Kw Propane Generator and Transfer Switch for $49,070.00 for the Wastewater Treatment Division
- Amendment to the Guaranteed Maximum Price for Kearney Volunteer Fire Department Fire Station #3
- Closure of the Developer Constructed Infrastructure Agreement for Prairie Meadows Addition
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KEARNEY CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
City Council Chambers, 18 East 22nd Street
March 24, 2026
5:30
p.m.
I.
ROUTINE BUSINESS
1.
Invocation/Moment of Silence.
2.
Pledge of Allegiance.
3.
Announcement on Open Meetings Act.
4.
Roll call.
5.
Oral Communication; Recognition of visitors.
a)
Proclamation for Severe Weather Awareness Week in Nebraska.
II.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
III.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
IV.
CONSENT AGENDA *
1.
Approve Minutes of Regular Meeting held March 10, 2026.
03-10-2026 Minutes
2.
Approve the Claims.
Claims
3.
Receive recommendations of Planning Commission and set April 28, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. as date and time for hearing on those applications where applicable.
4.
Adopt Resolution No. 2026-29 approving the purchase of a 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD in the total unit amount of $52,878.00 submitted by Sid Dillon Chevrolet Contract #16215 under the Nebraska State Bid Purchasing program to be used by the Utilities Department – Wastewater Treatment Division.
IV-04 3-4TonPickupPurchaseUtilities
5.
Adopt Resolution No. 2026-30 approving the purchase o
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Fri Mar 20, 2026
Planning Commission Meeting
Planning Commission to consider Fountain Hills Sixteenth Addition with residential and commercial zoning
The Kearney Planning Commission will hold public hearings on several rezoning requests, conditional use permits, preliminary and final plats, and annexations. Key actions include consideration of the Fountain Hills Sixteenth Addition (three rezoning, plat, annexation) at 54th Street and 15th Avenue; the 12 Kids Addition (rezoning, plat, annexation) south of 11th Street; and the Spruce Hollow Estates Ninth Addition north of 56th Street. Also on the agenda are a CUP for a Verizon wireless tower and a community venue, and a planned development for apartments at the former Hilltop Mall.
- Rezoning 2026-02: 2106 Avenue E from M-1 (Industrial) to R-3 (Medium-Density Residential)
- CUP 2026-01: Verizon Wireless telecommunications tower at 546 Sweetwater Avenue (Agricultural district)
- CUP 2026-02: Bluestem Glasshouse agricultural market/community venue (Agricultural district)
- Planned Development 1991-07: Hilltop Mall Apartments (multi-family) at 5110 Parklane Drive
- Fountain Hills Sixteenth Addition: three rezoning (R-1, R-2, C-2), preliminary/final plat, and annexation at southeast corner of 54th Street and 15th Avenue
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PLANNING COMMISSION
AGENDA
City Council Chambers, 18 East 22nd Street
March 20, 2026
9:00
a.m.
1.
Announcement on Open Meetings Act.
2.
Roll call.
3.
Approve Minutes of meeting held March 20, 2026.
Minutes
4.
Hearing: Rezoning No. 2026-02 Application submitted by Zachary Wolf (Applicant & Owner), to rezone from District M-1, Limited Industrial District to District R-3, Urban Residential Multi-Family District (Medium Density) for property described as Lots 244 and 245, Original Town of Kearney Junction, now the City of Kearney, Buffalo County, Nebraska (2106 Avenue E).
4 - 2106 E Avenue Rezoning
5.
Hearing: Conditional Use Permit No. 2026-01 Application submitted by The Grinnell Group on behalf of Vertical Bridge and Verizon Wireless (Applicant) for Joshua and Rachel Weinberg (Owner), for a Conditional Use Permit to locate a telecommunications tower site on property zoned District AG, Agricultural District and described as a tract of land being part of Government Lot 7 located in Section 9, Township 8 North, Range 15, West of the 6th P.M., Buffalo County, Nebraska (546 Sweetwater Avenue).
5 - Verizon Tower CUP
6.
Hearing: Conditional Use Permit No. 2026-02 Application submitted by Hannah Connealy (Applicant) for Marcile Woodward (Owner), for a Condit
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Tue Mar 10, 2026
City Council Meeting
Kearney City Council to hold public hearings for rezoning at 860 East 1st Street
The City Council will consider a land use map amendment and rezoning for a property at 860 East 1st Street. The body is also reviewing several equipment purchases for water operations and concrete projects for city parks.
- Public hearings for land use amendment and rezoning to General Commercial at 860 East 1st Street
- Purchase of Case Backhoe Loader and attachments for $210,605.55
- Purchase of 150 Kw Propane Generator and Transfer Switch for $81,490.00
- Payment of $76,808.70 to Midlands Contracting, Inc. for 2025 Part 4 Improvements (Box Butte)
- Awarding of 2026 Parks Concrete Projects to Dan Roeder Concrete, Tri City Concrete, and Dandee Concrete
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KEARNEY CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
City Council Chambers, 18 East 22nd Street
March 10, 2026
5:30
p.m.
I.
ROUTINE BUSINESS
1.
Invocation/Moment of Silence.
2.
Pledge of Allegiance.
3.
Announcement on Open Meetings Act.
4.
Roll call.
5.
Oral Communication; Recognition of visitors.
a)
Recognize long-time Planning Commission member, Chairperson Stan Dart.
b)
Proclamation for National Senior Games Week.
c)
Presentation from Kearney Indivisible of an Open Letter to Kearney City Council regarding the protection of trust, transparency and community safety.
II.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
III.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1.
Conduct a public hearing on the application submitted by Miller & Associates Consulting Engineers, P.C. (Applicant) for Merilyn J. Macomber (Owner) for an amendment to the Land Use Map of the City of Kearney Comprehensive Development Plan from General Commercial (COM) and Urban Reserve (UR) to General Commercial (COM) for property described as Lot 2, Abood Addition, an addition to the City of Kearney, Buffalo County, Nebraska (860 East 1st Street) and consider Resolution No. 2026-23.
III-01,2 AmendFLU&Rezone860East1stSreet
2.
Conduc
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Tue Feb 24, 2026
City Council Meeting
Council considers ballot initiative for Good Life Economic Development Program
The City Council will hold a public hearing on a proposition to authorize a Good Life Economic Development Program for a May 12, 2026, vote. The body is also reviewing infrastructure agreements, telecommunications licenses, and city code amendments.
- Resolution No. 2026-18 regarding the Good Life Economic Development Program ballot initiative
- Resolution No. 2026-22 for an $8,300 increase for 2025 Part 4 Improvements (Box Butte) via Midlands Contracting, LLC
- Resolution No. 2026-21 for a public ROW License Agreement with ALLO Asset Entity 1, LLC
- Resolution No. 2026-19 accepting improvements for Arbor View Third and Arbor View Fourth, Phase I
- Ordinance No. 8782 amending Section 8-805 'School zones' of the City Code
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KEARNEY CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
City Council Chambers, 18 East 22nd Street
February 24, 2026
5:30
p.m.
I.
ROUTINE BUSINESS
1.
Invocation/Moment of Silence.
2.
Pledge of Allegiance.
3.
Announcement on Open Meetings Act.
4.
Roll call.
5.
Oral Communication; Recognition of visitors.
II.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
III.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1.
Adopt Resolution No. 2026-18 that a proposition shall be submitted to a vote of the qualified electors of the City of Kearney at the Primary Election to be held on May 12, 2026, to authorize the City to establish a Good Life Economic Development Program.
III-01 GoodLifeDistrictBallotInitiative
IV.
CONSENT AGENDA *
1.
Approve Minutes of Regular Meeting held February 10, 2025.
02-10-2026 Minutes
2.
Approve the Claims.
Claims
3.
Receive recommendations of Planning Commission and set March 10, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. as date and time for hearing on those applications where applicable.
4.
Adopt Resolution No. 2026-19 accepting the public improvements constructed under a Developer Constructed Infrastructure Agreement for Arbor View Third and Arbor View Fourth,
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Fri Feb 20, 2026
Planning Commission Meeting
Rezoning of 860 East 1st St from Rural Residential to General Commercial
The Planning Commission will hold a hearing on a Future Land Use Map amendment for 860 East 1st Street, changing its designation from General Commercial and Urban Reserve to General Commercial. It will also hear a rezoning request for the same property, moving it from Rural Residential District (RR‑1) to General Commercial District (C‑3). The commission will approve the minutes from the December 19, 2025 meeting and address routine items.
- Hearing: Future Land Use Map Amendment No. 2026-01 for 860 East 1st Street
- Hearing: Rezoning No. 2026-01 for 860 East 1st Street from RR‑1 to C‑3
- Approve minutes of the meeting held December 19, 2025
- Announcement on Open Meetings Act
- Roll call
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PLANNING COMMISSION
AGENDA
City Council Chambers, 18 East 22nd Street
February 20, 2026
9:00
a.m.
1.
Announcement on Open Meetings Act.
2.
Roll call.
3.
Approve Minutes of meeting held December 19, 2025.
Minutes
4.
Hearing: Future Land Use Map Amendment No. 2026-01 Application submitted by Miller & Associates Consulting Engineers, P.C. (Applicant) for Merilyn J. Macomber (Owner) for an amendment to the Land Use Map of the City of Kearney Comprehensive Development Plan from General Commercial (COM) and Urban Reserve (UR) to General Commercial (COM) for property described as Lot 2, Abood Addition, an addition to the City of Kearney, Buffalo County, Nebraska (860 East 1st Street).
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5.
Hearing: Rezoning No. 2026-01 Application submitted by Miller & Associates Consulting Engineers, P.C. (Applicant) for Merilyn J. Macomber (Owner) to rezone from District RR-1, Rural Residential District (Rural Standards) to District C-3, General Commercial District for property described as Lot 2, Abood Addition, an addition to the City of Kearney, Buffalo County, Nebraska (860 East 1st Street).
6.
Reports
7.
Adjournment.
Chairperson Dave Malone
4402 Avenue P
Kear
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Tue Feb 10, 2026
City Council Meeting
Council to consider MOU with UNK for softball field at Dryden Park
The council will hold public hearings on three proposed permanent easement acquisitions for sanitary sewer and utility purposes on small parcels in Saadi First addition. It will also consider a consent agenda that includes approving minutes, claims, accepting public improvements for Arbor View Second/63rd Street, and a Memorandum of Understanding with the University of Nebraska at Kearney for the softball field at Dryden Park.
- Public hearings on three permanent easement acquisitions (Resolutions 2026-13, 2026-14, 2026-15) for sanitary sewer and utility purposes totaling about 0.073 acres in Saadi First addition
- Resolution 2026-16 accepting public improvements constructed under a Developer Constructed Infrastructure Agreement for Arbor View Second; 63rd Street
- Resolution 2026-17 approving a Memorandum of Understanding with the University of Nebraska at Kearney for the softball field at Dryden Park
- Consent agenda includes approval of minutes from January 27, 2026, and claims (no dollar amounts specified)
- The meeting begins with routine business including invocation, pledge, and public comment
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KEARNEY CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
City Council Chambers, 18 East 22nd Street
February 10, 2026
5:30
p.m.
I.
ROUTINE BUSINESS
1.
Invocation/Moment of Silence.
2.
Pledge of Allegiance.
3.
Announcement on Open Meetings Act.
4.
Roll call.
5.
Oral Communication; Recognition of visitors.
II.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
III.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1.
Conduct a public hearing on the proposed acquisition of a tract of land being part of the south 10.00 feet of Lot 1, Block 4, Saadi First, an addition to the City of Kearney, Buffalo County, Nebraska, containing 0.05 acres, more or less, dedicated for a Permanent 10’ Sanitary Sewer Easement purposes from Camil Saadi, Managing Member of WinStar Enterprise, LLC, a Nebraska Limited Liability Company and consider Resolution No. 2026-13.
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2.
Conduct a public hearing on the proposed acquisition of a tract of land being a part of Lot 3, Block 4 of Saadi First, an addition to the City of Kearney, Buffalo County, Nebraska, containing 0.003 acres, more or less dedicated for Permanent Sanitary Sewer Easement purposes from Jeffery S. Baker and Kimberly A. Baker, a married couple and consider Resolution No. 2026-14.
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Tue Jan 27, 2026
City Council Meeting
Kearney City Council to hold public hearings on city code amendments
The City Council will conduct two postponed public hearings regarding proposed amendments to the city code's definitions and residential supplemental use regulations. The body will also consider several resolutions related to airport construction and infrastructure.
- Public hearing on Ordinance No. 8780 regarding city code definitions (Subsection 12-122-S)
- Public hearing on Ordinance No. 8781 regarding residential supplemental use regulations
- Resolution No. 2026-11: $10,966.80 increase for Apron Reconstruction Project at Kearney Regional Airport
- Resolution No. 2026-10: Acceptance of public improvements for Oak Park Center Fourth
- Resolution No. 2026-9: Appointment of Adrian Bueno-Hernandez to the Kearney Volunteer Fire Department
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KEARNEY CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
City Council Chambers, 18 East 22nd Street
January 27, 2026
5:30
p.m.
I.
ROUTINE BUSINESS
1.
Invocation/Moment of Silence.
2.
Pledge of Allegiance.
3.
Announcement on Open Meetings Act.
4.
Roll call.
5.
Oral Communication; Recognition of visitors.
II.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
III.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1.
Postponed from January 13, 2026, Meeting: Conduct a public hearing on the proposed amendments to Subsection “12-122 - S”, of Section 12-103 “Definition of Terms”; of Chapter 12, “Definitions” of the Code of the City of Kearney and consider Ordinance No. 8780.
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2.
Postponed from January 13, 2026, Meeting: Conduct a public hearing on the proposed amendments to Section 46-103 “Supplemental Use Regulations: Residential Uses” of Chapter 46 “Supplemental Use Regulations” of the Code of the City of Kearney and consider Ordinance No. 8781.
IV.
CONSENT AGENDA *
1.
Approve Minutes of Regular Meeting held January 13, 2026.
01-13-2026 Minutes
2.
Approve the Claims.
Claims
3.
Receive recommendations of Planning Commission and set F
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Tue Jan 13, 2026
City Council Meeting
Kearney City Council to consider $2.87 million contract for Box Butte improvements
The City Council will hold multiple public hearings regarding land rezoning, annexations, and easement vacations. The body is also deciding on several board appointments and a significant construction contract for city improvements.
- Awarding of 2025 Part 4 Improvements (Box Butte) bid to Midlands Contracting, Inc. for $2,876,284.50
- Public hearing on the annexation and final plat of Oldfather First Addition west of 2915 West 16th Street
- Public hearing to rezone property north of East 56th Street from Urban Residential to Agricultural District
- Proposed use of NorthWestern Energy funds for a Vertical Lift Maintenance Solutions, LLC facility at Kearney Regional Airport
- Authorization for the Mayor to send a letter of no recommendation for a liquor license at 3905 North 2nd Avenue
zoninginfrastructurecontractsannexationappointmentsliquor-license
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KEARNEY CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
City Council Chambers, 18 East 22nd Street
January 13, 2026
5:30
p.m.
I.
ROUTINE BUSINESS
1.
Invocation/Moment of Silence.
2.
Pledge of Allegiance.
3.
Announcement on Open Meetings Act.
4.
Roll call.
5.
Oral Communications
a)
Recognition Ceremony for Promotions of Police Sergeant Derrick Hosick and Police Sergeant Austin Hibberd.
II.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
III.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1.
Conduct a public hearing on the application submitted by Miller & Associates Consulting Engineers, P.C. (Applicant) for OE Engines, LLC, a Nebraska Limited Liability Company (Owners) to vacate all of a 10’ by 890’ Utility Easement described as part of Lot 2, Cherry Avenue Industrial Park, an addition to the City of Kearney, Buffalo County, Nebraska and consider Ordinance No. 8777.
III-01 EasementVacation
2.
Conduct a public hearing on the application submitted by Miller & Associates Consulting Engineers, P.C. (Applicant) for NP Land Development, Inc., a Nebraska Corporation (Owner) to rezone from District R-1, Urban Residential Single-Family District (Low Density) to District AG, Agricultural District for property described as a tract of land being part of the Southea
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