Gretna public meetings in 2022
13 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission approved several residential rezones and subdivision plats, including the Gretna Landing and Aspen Creek West projects. The commission also approved a Comprehensive Plan amendment to increase housing density and a conditional use permit for a driver training facility.
- Recommended approval of Revised Final Plat for Gruenther Ridge (All in favor)
- Approved Comprehensive Plan amendment for MHDR density of 20 to 30 units per acre (All in favor)
- Recommended approval of Conditional Use Permit for firearm repair home occupation (All in favor)
- Approved rezoning of Lot 4 BDC Commons from GC to R-3 High Density Residential (All in favor)
- Recommended approval of Conditional Use Permit for commercial driver training facility (All in favor)
- Approved Preliminary Plat and rezone for Aspen Creek West (All in favor)
- Approved Revised Preliminary Plat, Final Plat, and rezone for Gretna Landing (All in favor)
- Approved Final Plat for The Ridge subdivision (All in favor)
City Council
The City Council approved Ordinance 2130 to issue bonds for new recreational facilities. The council also approved several zoning changes, subdivision plats, and a conditional use permit for a shopping center. Additionally, Bill Proctor was elected as the 2023 City Council President.
- Approved Ordinance 2130 to issue up to $19,500,000 in municipal improvement bonds (4-0)
- Approved expansion of KOA campgrounds via conditional use permit (4-0)
- Approved preliminary and final plat for John Schram Farm Two subdivision (4-0)
- Approved final plat and rezone to R-2, R-3, and R-4 for Magnolia subdivision (4-0)
- Approved conditional use for a strip center near 189th and north of Oakmont Drive (4-0)
- Approved preliminary plat and rezone to I-1 Light Industrial for Kersten Industrial (4-0)
- Approved final plat and rezone to Flex Space for Buffalo Creek Industrial Subdivision (4-0)
- Elected Bill Proctor as 2023 City Council President (4-0)
Library Board
The Library Board of Trustees approved the 2019 Computer and Internet Use Policy and the 2019 Confidentiality Policy. The board also approved an employee review for Heba Thiele following an executive session.
- Approved November 2022 meeting minutes
- Approved November 2022 claims and reports
- Approved Computer and Internet Use Policy (2019)
- Approved Confidentiality Policy (2019)
- Approved review of Heba Thiele
Board of Adjustment
The Board of Adjustments denied a request for a variance regarding the size, height, and digital requirements of a monument sign for Tidal Wave Auto Spa. The board determined that no evidence was presented to meet the state law requirements for a variance.
- Approved Consent Agenda and December 14, 2021 meeting minutes
- Denied variance request for monument sign size, height, and content at 16170 Steven Pointe Circle (5-0)
City Council
The City Council adopted three rezoning ordinances for industrial, residential, and mixed-use developments. The council also awarded three water main improvement contracts to Cedar Construction and Vrba Construction Inc. and approved a liquor license for The Candle House.
- Approved Class I Liquor License for The Candle House (4-0)
- Adopted Ordinance 2127 rezoning Gretna Logistics Park Phase 2 to Heavy Industrial (3-0-1)
- Adopted Ordinance 2128 rezoning Mirabel Subdivision to Highest Density Residential (3-0-1)
- Adopted Ordinance 2129 rezoning Aspen Creek lots to Mixed Use Commercial and Business Park (3-0-1)
- Awarded Gretna Logistics Park Phase 1 Water Main contract to Cedar Construction (3-0-1)
- Awarded Harvest Creek and Lincoln Road Water Main contract to Cedar Construction (3-0-1)
- Awarded Hwy 31 and Platteview Rd Water Main contract to Vrba Construction (3-0-1)
- Approved Mayor appointments of Jason Stahr to Planning Commission and Marlene Knight to Board of Adjustment (4-0)
Library Board
The Board approved the October 2022 financial reports and the 2019 Bulletin Board Policy. Members also approved adjusted library holiday hours and staff pay for December. One employee review was approved, while another was deferred to December.
- Approved October 2022 meeting minutes (All Aye)
- Approved October 2022 claims and reports (All Aye)
- Approved 2019 Bulletin Board Policy (All Aye)
- Approved adjusted December holiday hours and staff pay (All Aye)
- Approved review of Jennifer Lockwood pending City pay rate info (All Aye)
- Moved review of Heba Thiele to December (All Aye)
- Moved December meeting date to December 19, 2022 (All Aye)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission approved a strip shopping mall permit and the John Schram Farm Two plat. It recommended approval for the KOA campground expansion, Magnolia subdivision, and Kersten Industrial subdivision. The Buffalo Creek Industrial subdivision plat was approved with specific conditions.
- Recommended approval of KOA campgrounds expansion without RV storage and requiring a Hwy 6 left turn lane (All in favor)
- Approved Preliminary and Final Plat for John Schram Farm Two (All in favor)
- Recommended approval of Final Plat and rezone to R-2, R-3, and R-4 for Magnolia subdivision (All in favor)
- Approved conditional use permit for a strip shopping mall in Aspen Creek Subdivision (All in favor)
- Recommended approval of Preliminary Plat and rezone to I-1 for Kersten Industrial, contingent on S. 204th Street access solution (All in favor)
- Approved Final Plat for Buffalo Creek Industrial Subdivision without asphalt millings waiver and requiring resolution of Schram property access (3-1)
City Council
The City Council approved several rezoning requests for commercial and residential developments, including a new cellular tower. The council also passed a consent agenda covering numerous infrastructure pay requests and approved second readings for three zoning ordinances.
- Approved Giles Pointe Replat 2 rezoning to General Commercial (4-0)
- Approved Windsor West final plat and rezoning (4-0)
- Approved preliminary plat for The Ridge in Mixed Commercial Zone (4-0)
- Approved new cellular tower for Omaha Cellular Telephone Co (4-0)
- Approved second reading of Ordinance 2127 for Heavy Industrial zoning (4-0)
- Approved second reading of Ordinance 2128 for Highest Density Residential zoning (4-0)
- Approved second reading of Ordinance 2129 for Mixed Use Commercial zoning (4-0)
- Approved consent agenda including $823,547 payment for Gretna Crossing Park (4-0)
Tree Board
The board approved the minutes from the October 11, 2022 meeting. Members discussed future tree planting locations and the 2023 NRD grant request, with final decisions pending. The board scheduled the 2023 poster contest awards for April 27 and the Arbor Day event for April 28.
- Approved October 11, 2022 meeting minutes
City Council
The Community Development Agency approved a recommendation to the City Council for an amendment to the Gretna Senior Living Redevelopment Plan. The agency also approved an amendment to the redevelopment contract for the same project.
- Approved Resolution 11-22 (1) recommending Amendment No. 1 to the Gretna Senior Living Amended Redevelopment Project (3-0)
- Approved Resolution 11-22 (2) approving Amendment No. 3 to the Gretna Senior Living Amended Redevelopment Contract (3-0)
- Approved consent agenda including November 1, 2022 agenda and October 19, 2021 minutes (3-0)
City Council
The City Council adopted Ordinance 2125 to rezone Silver Oaks Estates to Residential Estates. The council also introduced three other rezoning ordinances and approved several agreements and contracts related to senior living and city infrastructure.
- Adopted Ordinance 2125 rezoning Silver Oaks Estates Lots 1-23 to Residential Estates (3-0)
- Approved first reading of Ordinance 2127 rezoning Gretna Logistics Park Phase 2 to Heavy Industrial (3-0)
- Approved first reading of Ordinance 2128 rezoning Mirabel Subdivision to Highest Density Residential (3-0)
- Approved first reading of Ordinance 2129 rezoning Aspen Creek lots to Mixed Use Commercial and Business Park (3-0)
- Approved Resolution 11-22 (3) amending the Gretna Senior Living Redevelopment Plan (3-0)
- Awarded Lincoln Place Lift Station Abandonment construction contract to Larson Backhoe Services (3-0)
- Approved GYSBA to manage, schedule, and maintain athletic fields at Gretna Crossing Park (3-0)
- Approved Consent Agenda including $18,735.65 for YMCA pool and $161,169.94 for park grading (3-0)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission recommended approval for the Giles Pointe Replat 2 and Windsor West Phase 4 subdivisions and a new Verizon Wireless cell tower. The commission approved the preliminary plat for The Ridge Subdivision and held over the Buffalo Creek Industrial Subdivision plat pending a property access resolution.
- Recommended approval of revised preliminary plat, final plat, and rezone to GC General Commercial for Giles Pointe Replat 2 (6-1)
- Recommended approval of final plat and rezone to R-3 High Density Residential for Windsor West Phase 4 (6-1)
- Approved preliminary plat for The Ridge Subdivision (unanimous)
- Recommended approval of cellular tower at 10177 S. 168th Avenue (unanimous)
- Held over Buffalo Creek Industrial Subdivision plat until property owner access issue is resolved (6-1)
- Postponed KOA campgrounds expansion request
- Postponed Gruenther Ridge Replat 1 revised final plat
Library Board
The board approved the annual review of Kristina Reed and elected officers and committee members for the coming term. The meeting also included a review of the wireless policy and a move to executive session for personnel discussion. No vote tallies were recorded in the minutes.
- Approved September 2022 meeting minutes
- Approved September 2022 financial claims and reports
- Approved Kristina Reed's annual employee review
- Elected officers and committee members
- Reviewed wireless policy and form (2018)
- Moved to executive session for personnel discussion