Kearney County public meetings in 2023
15 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council Meeting
The City Council will consider a public hearing regarding a proposed right of way and utility easement in Buffalo County. The meeting also includes several consent agenda items involving construction payments, equipment purchases, and service agreements.
- Public hearing on land acquisition for a Permanent Right of Way and Utility Easement from Fox Creek Development, LLC
- Bid award to Masek Golf Car Company for 72 EFI Gas Powered Motorized Golf Cars for $294,740.00 (less trade-in)
- Payment approval for Nielsen Contracting, LLC for Talmadge Street & Yanney Avenue paving and storm sewer work
- Payment approval for John T. Jones Construction Co. for $1,401,083.36 for Water Resource Recovery Facility improvements
- Purchase of a Menart SP-30 Tow Behind Compost Turner for $137,118.00
Planning Commission Meeting
The Kearney Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a sand-and-gravel permit, a rezoning to commercial use, and final approval for the Tucker Subdivision plat. The commission will also review proposed code amendments that create new R-1D residential and RR-2 rural residential zoning districts. These items address local land development, housing density standards, and commercial operations in Buffalo County.
- Conditional Use Permit No. 2018-02 for a sand and gravel pumping operation at 335 Cherry Avenue
- Rezoning No. 2023-19 from Agricultural District to C-3 Urban General Commercial near South of 78th Street and West of 2nd Avenue
- Final Plat No. 2023-13 for the Tucker Subdivision (final action)
- Code Amendment No. 2023-01 proposing new R-1D Residential and RR-2 Rural Residential zoning districts
City Council Meeting
The City Council will consider several public hearings regarding land rezoning, annexations, and a utility easement vacation. The meeting also includes consent agenda items for various city contracts, airport lease amendments, and facility improvements.
- Public hearing for rezoning property to District R-1 near East 65th Street and Avenue R
- Public hearing for the annexation of Arbor View Third
- Approval of $307,158.00 for Memorial Field turf replacement
- Approval of $91,251.39 for a carbon fiber net system for the SportsPlex
- Approval of $5,000.00 for the Community Tennis Facility construction
City Council Meeting
The City Council will consider an ordinance to issue a $4,066,550 revenue bond for replacing lead service lines. They will also review updated signage policies regarding weapons in public city buildings. The agenda includes several utility-related payments and agreements.
- Ordinance No. 8656: $4,066,550 bond for lead service line replacement
- $1,367,498.84 payment to John T. Jones Construction Co. for WWTP Phase II Improvements
- Resolution 2023-149A: Signage policy regarding weapons in public City buildings
- Purchase of a 2024 Ford Super Duty F-350 for the Utilities Department ($54,887.10)
- Amendment to Verizon Wireless lease agreement (Resolution No. 2023-166)
Planning Commission Meeting
The commission will consider rezoning, platting, and annexation for the Arbor View Third development. It will also review the presentation and adoption of the City of Kearney Affordable Housing Action Plan. Final action is scheduled for the Prairie View Business Park Third subdivision.
- Rezoning of land south of East 65th Street and Avenue R to Urban Residential (R-1)
- Annexation of Arbor View Third into the City of Kearney
- Adoption of the City of Kearney Affordable Housing Action Plan
- Preliminary and Final Plat for Prairie View Business Park Third
- Easement vacation for 3103/3107 West Highway 30
City Council Meeting
The City Council will conduct public hearings on several rezoning and subdivision applications, including Stone Creek Second and Schumacher Fencing. The meeting also includes a consent agenda for various municipal equipment purchases and city employment agreements.
- Public hearing for land use amendment at 2nd Avenue and 98th Street
- Public hearing for rezoning to M-1 Limited Industrial District at 2nd Avenue and 98th Street
- Public hearing for subdivision agreement for Stone Creek Second
- Public hearing for vacating Greenhill Acres Subdivision lots
- Public hearing for rezoning and planned development at 3107 West Highway 30
City Council Meeting
The Council is reviewing several subdivision and rezoning applications, though some items have been postponed to future meetings. The agenda also includes approving large payments for water infrastructure and the purchase of a new sewer vacuum truck. Additionally, the council will consider liquor license recommendations and parking restrictions near the YMCA.
- Purchase of a $469,347.26 Sewer Combination Jet/Vacuum Truck
- $1,857,276.71 payment for Water Resource Recovery Facility improvements
- $151,965.00 payment for the 2.0 MG Elevated Water Tower
- Rezoning and subdivision applications for Buffalo Island and Stone Creek
- Parking restrictions on portions of 6th Avenue and 7th Avenue
Planning Commission Meeting
The Planning Commission will consider a subdivision vacation and rezoning requests. The agenda includes a proposal to rezone property at 3107 West Highway 30 for a commercial fencing business.
- Subdivision Vacation No. 1980-05: Vacating Lots 1 through 6 of Greenhill Acres Subdivision
- Rezoning No. 2023-17: Rezoning 3107 West Highway 30 from C-3 to C-3/PD
- Planned Development Plan No. 2023-17: Construction of a commercial fencing business at 3107 West Highway 30
City Council Meeting
The council will consider several public hearings, some of which have been postponed to October 24, 2023. The agenda includes a weapons policy for city-owned areas and various construction payments.
- Public hearing for land acquisition at Lot 5, Tony H. Addition
- Resolution establishing a policy regulating weapons on City of Kearney property
- Bid award to Elliott Sanitation Equipment for $240,000.00 for a refuse compactor truck
- Change order for Box Hangar construction at Kearney Regional Airport decreasing amount by $121,090.00
- Certificate for Payment No. 13 of $2,090,158.71 for WWTP Phase II Improvements
City Council Meeting
The council will vote on contracts for new playground equipment and a splashpad at Millennial Park. The agenda also includes a redevelopment project for 220 11th Avenue and a cost increase for the Kearney Regional Airport terminal expansion.
- Awarding $85,000.00 to Cunningham Recreation for Millennial Park playground structure
- Awarding $124,221.98 to Outdoor Recreation Products for Millennial Park splashpad
- $34,651.00 increase for the Kearney Regional Airport Terminal Expansion project
- Redevelopment project approval for 220 11th Avenue
- Removal of parking on Central Avenue near 11 East 39th Street
Planning Commission Meeting
The Planning Commission will consider several applications for Buffalo Island 2nd Subdivision and Stone Creek Second. These include requests for subdivision vacations, rezoning, and preliminary and final plats. The commission will also review a land use amendment for the southwest corner of 2nd Avenue and 98th Street.
- Rezoning of 77 Sweetwater Avenue to Rural Residential District
- Subdivision vacation for Lot 1 of Buffalo Island Subdivision
- Preliminary and final plats for Buffalo Island 2nd Subdivision
- Land use amendment for southwest corner of 2nd Avenue and 98th Street
- Rezoning of property at 2nd Avenue and 98th Street to Limited Industrial District
City Council Meeting
The City Council will consider several public hearings regarding land use and street improvements. The agenda also includes various consent items related to municipal budgets, personnel ordinances, and construction payments.
- Public hearing for a conditional use permit for a resource extraction site near 7310 2nd Avenue
- Public hearing for rezoning and subdivision of Petersen Estates near 11th Street and Sweetwater Avenue
- Public hearing for the One- & Six-Year Street Improvement Plan
- Resolution to increase City budget authority by $170,213.56
- Change order for a Box Hangar at Kearney Regional Airport decreasing amount by $51,615.00
Special City Council Meeting (5:30 PM)
The City Council will conduct several public hearings regarding fiscal year budgets and property tax requests. These items include the 2023-2024 City of Kearney budget and the Offstreet Parking District No. 1 budget.
- Public hearing on the City of Kearney Budget for the 2023-2024 Fiscal Year
- Public hearing on the 2023 City of Kearney property tax request
- Public hearing on the City of Kearney Offstreet Parking District No. 1 Budget for the 2023-2024 Fiscal Year
City Council Meeting
The City Council will consider several rezoning ordinances and public hearings regarding utility easements and land purchases. The agenda also includes approving various levy allocations, construction payments, and street improvement plans.
- Public hearing for a utility easement vacation near 2401 Central Avenue
- Public hearing for property purchase from Economic Development Council of Buffalo County, Inc.
- Levy allocation of $241,390.00 for the Community Redevelopment Authority
- Payment of $1,235,436.18 and a $21,141.00 change order for Water Resource Recovery Facility improvements
- Rezoning applications for properties on West 27th Street and East 39th Street
Planning Commission Meeting
The commission will consider a conditional use permit for a resource extraction site near 7310 2nd Avenue. It will also review rezoning and platting applications for the Petersen Estates subdivision. Additionally, an easement vacation for the Museum of Nebraska Art is scheduled.
- Conditional Use Permit for a resource extraction site west and south of 7310 2nd Avenue
- Rezoning Agricultural District to Rural Residential for Petersen Estates
- Preliminary and Final Plat applications for Petersen Estates
- Easement vacation for an alley north of 2401 Central Avenue