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Papillion public meetings in 2025

37 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Wed Dec 17, 2025

Planning Commission

Commission to consider ordinance amendment on supplemental agricultural and residential uses

The Papillion Planning Commission will first approve the meeting agenda and the minutes from the November 19, 2025 meeting. It will then review a final plat request for the Trumble Hills property located southwest of S 66th Street and Cedardale Road. Finally, the commission will consider an ordinance amendment to the supplemental use regulations for agricultural and residential uses.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission approved new supplemental use regulations for farms and home businesses

The commission approved its agenda and the November 17, 2025 minutes. It approved the Final Plat for the Trumble Hills development (FP-25-0008). It also approved amendments to the supplemental use regulations to reinstate roadside stands and modify home‑based business rules. The meeting was then adjourned.

Tue Dec 16, 2025

City Council

City Council to vote on infrastructure contracts and pension plan amendments

The Papillion City Council will consider contracts for a pumping station upgrade and fieldhouse netting. The body will also review amendments to police and firefighter pension plans and a request for Sarpy County to transfer land jurisdiction.

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✓ Decided: City Council approved $112,550 contract for Summit Ridge Booster Station upgrade

The council approved the consent agenda, including a $149,133.50 final payment for a motorized netting system at the Papillion Landing Fieldhouse and a $112,550.00 contract award to Judds Brothers Construction Co. for the Summit Ridge Booster Station Pumping Capacity Upgrade. The council also approved the 2026 trash hauling permits. Ordinance 2072 and 2073 were introduced for first reading concerning police and firefighter pension plan amendments.

Mon Dec 15, 2025

Board of Trustees of Sump Memorial Library

Board will elect library officers and set 2026 meeting dates

The Papillion Library Board of Advisors will approve the meeting agenda and the minutes from the November 17, 2025 meeting. It will review policy exhibits and provide an update on the Library Master Plan. New business includes setting the 2026 board meeting dates and electing officers. The meeting will close with any applicable litigation, personnel, or negotiation matters before adjournment.

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✓ Decided: Board elected new officers for 2026

The Papillion Public Library Board approved the 2026 meeting schedule, moving the December meeting to the 14th. The board also elected Stephanie Albers as Chair, Erin Jones as Vice‑Chair, and Melissa Panko as Secretary. All motions were carried with unanimous roll votes. No other substantive actions were taken.

Tue Dec 2, 2025

City Council

City Council to approve police radios, fuel, and a new medic unit

The Papillion City Council will consider approving the purchase of portable radios, fuel, and a medic unit, as well as the appointment of a new City Street Superintendent. The body will also hold public hearings on a mixed-use development agreement and a housing resilience plan.

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✓ Decided: Council approved the Generations Mixed Use Development Agreement

The Papillion City Council approved the consent agenda items, including reappointments, easements, and several purchases, with a 6‑0 vote. An ordinance to amend 2025/2026 salary ranges for management positions was also approved 6‑0. The council voted 6‑0 to approve the Generations Mixed Use Development Agreement and the Bellevue‑Papillion Housing Resilience Plan.

Wed Nov 19, 2025

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to consider Bellevue Papillion Housing Resilience Plan

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to review a request from the City of Papillion for the approval of the Bellevue Papillion Housing Resilience Plan. The body will also approve the 2026 Planning Commission schedule.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission approved the Bellevue‑Papillion Housing Resilience Plan

The commission approved its agenda and the September 24, 2025 minutes, each by a 7‑yea, 0‑nay vote. It then accepted the Bellevue‑Papillion Housing Resilience Plan (MISC‑25‑0019) with seven yeas and no nays. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent.

Tue Nov 18, 2025

City Council

Council considers zoning change for Sarpy West Industrial project

The City Council will review a zoning change from Agricultural to Limited Industrial and a final plat for a property at S 156th St and Schram Rd. The body is also deciding on salary range amendments for management positions and several city contracts.

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✓ Decided: Council approved $292,393 for Hickory Hill & Halleck Parks playground resurfacing

The council elected Councilmember Hoch as Acting Council President. It approved the meeting agenda, the November 4 minutes, and three resolutions: R25-0212 (claims), R25-0213 authorizing a $292,393 final payment for Hickory Hill and Halleck Parks playground resurfacing, and R25-0227 authorizing a $90,420 purchase of water meters. All seven voting members voted yes on each item, with no votes against and Councilmember Glover absent.

Mon Nov 17, 2025

Board of Trustees of Sump Memorial Library

Board will consider policy review, master plan update, and military cards.

The Papillion Library Board of Advisors will approve the meeting agenda and the minutes from the October 27, 2025 meeting. It will discuss old business items including a policy review of exhibits and displays, an update to the Library Master Plan, and a proposal to provide library cards to military personnel. The meeting will also include routine reports from the director, committees, the public, and city officials before adjourning.

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✓ Decided: Board approves library cards for active-duty military personnel

The board voted to adopt the Library Cards for Military Personnel policy, which will take effect on January 2 2026. They also secured a contract extension for the library master plan, moving the final deadline to April 1 2026. Routine approvals were made for the agenda, the October 27 2025 minutes, and the adjournment.

Tue Nov 4, 2025

City Council

City Council to consider rezoning of agricultural land to residential in Trumble Hills

The Papillion City Council will vote on several resolutions and ordinances, including a zoning change from agricultural to residential for a parcel in the Trumble Hills area. Other items include a special fireworks permit for the Salvation Amy Kroc Center, a purchase of fire turnout gear for $77,030.20, and an amendment to the professional services agreement for the Halleck Park Road design project. The council will also consider an ordinance to adjust 2025/2026 salary ranges for management and exempt positions.

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✓ Decided: Council approved $1.2 million final payment for Water Treatment Plant Clearwell

The council approved the consent agenda, which included a series of resolutions covering claims, engineering services, a fireworks permit, park renovation changes, tax and membership report postings, a $1.2 million final payment for the Water Treatment Plant Clearwell, purchase of fire turnout gear, and an updated design‑build procurement policy. All eight council members voted yes on the consent agenda. The council also approved a preliminary plat for a Trumble Hills development (RES R25‑0204) with seven votes in favor and one abstention. No other ordinances were adopted; a zoning change ordinance and an alley right‑of‑way vacation were only heard without a vote.

Mon Oct 27, 2025

Board of Trustees of Sump Memorial Library

Sump Memorial Library board meets to approve minutes and discuss policy updates

The Sump Memorial Library Board of Advisors will meet to approve the September 2025 minutes and agenda. The board will review policy updates and the Library Master Plan. The meeting will include reports from the director, committees, and the Friends of the Library.

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✓ Decided: Board approved agenda and minutes, then adjourned the meeting

The Board of Advisors approved the meeting agenda and the September 22, 2025 minutes, each with a unanimous roll vote. The meeting was then adjourned at 5:40 pm by a unanimous motion.

Tue Oct 21, 2025

City Council

Papillion City Council to consider zoning changes and road improvements

The Papillion City Council will consider approving zoning changes for two industrial projects and a residential development, as well as a road improvement project and liquor license.

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✓ Decided: Council approves corporate manager for FOE liquor license (7-0 vote)

The City Council approved the consent agenda items, including the agenda, minutes, and two resolutions, with a 7‑0 vote and one member absent. The council also approved Resolution R25‑0203, appointing Tami Kologenski as the corporate manager for the Fraternal Order of Eagles Class CK liquor license, with the same 7‑0 vote and one absent member. No opposition was voiced for either item.

Tue Oct 7, 2025

City Council

City Council to vote on multiple contracts, zoning changes, and a liquor license

The Papillion City Council will consider several consent agenda items, including contracts for an annual maintenance agreement for the City Hull generator with Cummins Inc, engineering services for the 6th Street widening project with The Schemmer Associates Inc, and a five‑year EMS equipment preventative maintenance agreement with Stryker. It will also hear public‑hearing resolutions for a lease extension at 145 W 2nd St with 360 Community Services Inc, a Class I liquor license for DuBois Events LLC d/b/a Fireside Banquet Room, and a zoning change from Agricultural to Limited Industrial for the property at the southwest corner of S 156th St and Schram Rd. Additionally, ordinances to rename a code chapter, amend curfew hours, and create penalties for panhandling will be read. The council will approve the agenda and the minutes from the September 16, 2025 meeting.

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✓ Decided: Council approved a Construction Manager at Risk process for the Papio Bay Expansion project

The Papillion City Council approved its consent agenda, which included the meeting agenda, the September 16 minutes, and six resolutions covering a generator maintenance contract, a 6th Street widening engineering agreement, EMS equipment maintenance, a construction‑manager‑at‑risk process for the Papio Bay Expansion and Renovation, and change orders for the water‑treatment plant. All consent agenda items passed unanimously with no opposing votes. The council also received first‑reading presentations of two zoning‑related ordinances.

Wed Sep 24, 2025

Planning Commission

Papillion Planning Commission considers replat and zoning changes for E 2nd & N Beadle

The commission will approve the meeting agenda and July 30, 2025 minutes. Public hearings will address Papillion Replat Three, including a preliminary plat, a change of zone from R-2 Single-Family Residential to General Commercial, and a special use permit for trade services. Additional items include a preliminary plat and zone change for the Bellino at Cornhusker development, and approval of the city's One and Six Year Road Plan.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission approved replat, zone change, special use permit and final plat

The commission unanimously approved a preliminary plat, a change of zone, a special use permit, and a final plat for Papillion Replat 3. Each motion received eight yeas and no nays. The approvals align the project with the comprehensive plan, zoning, and subdivision regulations.

Mon Sep 22, 2025

Board of Trustees of Sump Memorial Library

Library Board holds focus group on Master Plan and approves agenda

The Papillion Library Board of Advisors will approve the meeting agenda and the minutes from the August 25, 2025 meeting. The board will hold a Library Master Plan Focus Group Session to gather public input on the library’s long‑range plan. The meeting also includes routine reports and a closed session for any litigation, personnel matters, or negotiations if applicable.

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✓ Decided: Board approved agenda and minutes, then adjourned

The Board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the August 25, 2025 meeting. Both motions were carried. The meeting was adjourned at 5:39 p.m. No other substantive actions were taken.

Tue Sep 16, 2025

City Council

City Council to vote on FY2025-2026 budget and property tax request

The City Council will hold public hearings and vote on the FY2025-2026 budget and property tax request. The body is also considering a zoning change and final plat for the Bellino Seventy Two development and updates to the municipal code regarding curfews and panhandling.

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✓ Decided: Council approved a $111,690 engineering contract for the 84th & Valley Channel Project.

The council adopted the consent agenda, approving the meeting agenda and the minutes from September 2. It also approved four resolutions: a claim settlement, an intent to apply for a 2025 Recreational Trails Program grant, a professional services agreement for engineering work on the 84th and Valley Channel Project (up to $111,690), and an insurance brokerage agreement with First National Insurance Group. The consent agenda motion passed with a 7‑0 vote; no council member opposed.

Tue Sep 2, 2025

City Council

City Council to hold public hearing on FY2025-2026 Budget

The Papillion City Council will hold a budget hearing to discuss and consider the approval of the FY2025-2026 Budget. This item is listed for a second reading and public hearing.

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✓ Decided: Council voted unanimously to adjourn the meeting

The council held a public hearing on Ordinance 2064 to approve the FY2025‑2026 budget, but no members of the public spoke. No vote on the budget ordinance is recorded in the minutes. The council then moved to adjourn, with eight members voting yes and none voting no.

Tue Sep 2, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: Council approves FY2024‑2025 budget amendment and multiple service agreements

The Papillion City Council approved the consent agenda, which included the meeting agenda, prior minutes, and several resolutions for claims, a storage building design‑build, water‑treatment chemical feed equipment, security monitoring services, and a planning‑commission reappointment. The council also adopted Ordinance 2063 to amend the FY2024‑2025 budget and approved a deed of right‑of‑way dedication for Metro Crossing Drive. All votes were unanimous.

Mon Aug 25, 2025

Board of Trustees of Sump Memorial Library

✓ Decided: Board approved agenda, minutes and Customer Service policy

The Board of Advisors approved the meeting agenda and the July 28, 2025 minutes, each by unanimous roll vote. The Board also voted to keep the Customer Service policy unchanged as written, with all members voting yes. Additionally, the board authorized library and city staff to review and revise the October Exhibits and Displays policy for future presentation.

Tue Aug 19, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: City Council approved $1.124 million UBAS payment and other consent agenda items

The council voted to adopt the consent agenda, approving twelve resolutions. Key actions include a $1,124,076.05 final payment to McAnany Construction for the Ultra‑Thin Bonded Asphalt System, a $169,919.77 final payment for the fire‑training facility, and the appointment of Leanne Sotak to the Board of Adjustment. The consent agenda passed with six votes in favor and none against; two members were absent.

Tue Aug 5, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: Council approved $114,000 OPPD power‑line burial in City Park

The Papillion City Council unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included the July 15 minutes and eight resolutions. Among the resolutions was a $114,000 contract with OPPD to bury overhead power lines in City Park. All items were approved with an 8‑yes, 0‑no vote.

Wed Jul 30, 2025

Planning Commission

✓ Decided: Planning Commission approves multiple plats, zone changes and elects new chair

The commission approved a final plat for Sarpy West Industrial and three preliminary plats, two of which involved a change of zone. All approvals were unanimous (7‑0). The commission also elected Raymond Keller as Chairperson and Howard Carson as Vice Chairperson. The meeting was adjourned at 7:58 PM.

Mon Jul 28, 2025

Board of Trustees of Sump Memorial Library

✓ Decided: Board approves Confidentiality of Patron Records policy

The board approved its agenda and the minutes from the June 23 meeting. The Confidentiality of Patron Records policy was adopted after a roll‑call vote with all present members voting yes. The meeting was adjourned at 5:19 p.m.

Tue Jul 15, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: Council approved consent agenda, including $30K property purchase and water contract amendment

The Papillion City Council approved the agenda and minutes from prior meetings. Seven councilmembers voted yes and one was absent, passing all seven consent‑agenda resolutions, which included a $30,000 real‑estate purchase and an $80,362 amendment to the water‑treatment plant contract. No other ordinances were adopted during the meeting.

Wed Jul 9, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: Council restated its previously adopted goals

The City Council decided to restate its previously adopted goals after discussion. A motion to adjourn the retreat was approved with five members voting yes and no votes recorded. No other substantive actions were taken.

Tue Jul 1, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: Council approved zoning change for Belterra area and three development resolutions

The council approved the first reading of Ordinance 2062 to change the zone from R‑4 to R‑4/PUD‑2 for lots 310‑407 and Outlots G‑I at the SW corner of S 114th St and Schram Rd. It also approved three resolutions: adding an outdoor patio for Goose's Bar & Grill, a final plat for R & R Realty Group’s Commerce Park South Phase 5, and a second amendment to the R & R Commerce Park South Subdivision Agreement. All three resolutions passed unanimously (8‑0).

Mon Jun 23, 2025

Board of Trustees of Sump Memorial Library

✓ Decided: Board approved the Collection Development policy

The Board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the April 28 and May 19 meetings. The Collection Development policy was adopted after a roll‑call vote of all five members. No new business was taken and the meeting was adjourned.

Tue Jun 17, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: Council approved consent agenda and park dedication ordinance

The Papillion City Council voted to approve the consent agenda, which included the meeting agenda, minutes from the June 3 meeting, and four resolutions (R25-0124, R25-0116, R25-0117, R25-0126). The motion passed unanimously with five yes votes and no no votes. The council also approved Ordinance 2060, amending the park dedication provisions of the municipal code, again with a 5‑0 vote. Both actions were recorded as passed motions.

Tue Jun 3, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: Council appointed Rebecca Hoch to fill vacant Ward III seat

The Papillion City Council approved its consent agenda, which included the appointment of Rebecca Hoch to the vacant Ward III council seat and the appointment of Councilmember David Fanslau to the Limited Community Redevelopment Authority. The council also approved a final plat for the Shadow Creek Phase 2 development and adopted an ordinance renaming Matthies Dr to Bellino Blvd. All motions passed without opposition.

Wed May 28, 2025

Planning Commission

✓ Decided: Planning Commission approved final plat for Bellino Seventy Two

The commission approved the Final Plat (FP-24-0005) for Bellino Land Development, LLC with a 7‑yea vote and no nays. It also approved a Special Use Permit for PrairieQueen, LLC (MISC-25-0009) by an 8‑yea vote. Continuations were approved for the Trumble Hills Preliminary Plat (PP-25-0003) and its Change of Zone (CZ-25-0003), each by an 8‑yea vote. The commission announced that Joe Hunter will replace Leanne Sotak as a member.

Tue May 20, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: Council approved Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Schram Rd improvement

The Papillion City Council approved the consent agenda, including the meeting agenda, prior minutes and several routine resolutions. The council then voted on RES. R25-0098, approving an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with Sarpy County for the Schram Rd, 132nd‑144th St Improvement Project. The agreement passed with seven yes votes and one no vote.

Mon May 19, 2025

Board of Trustees of Sump Memorial Library

✓ Decided: No decisions made as meeting lacked quorum

The Board of Advisors could not meet because a quorum was not present. The meeting was adjourned at 4:30 pm. No actions were approved, denied, or tabled.

Tue May 6, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: City Council approved an interlocal law‑enforcement mutual‑aid agreement

The Papillion City Council approved its consent agenda, which included the meeting agenda, prior minutes, and eight resolutions. All items on the consent agenda were approved with a 7‑yes, 0‑no vote (Councilmember Sunde absent). The resolutions covered wastewater service with Omaha, reappointments to the Planning Commission, a professional services contract for the Adams St Reconstruction, a special liquor license for Twisted Vine, and an interlocal law‑enforcement mutual‑aid agreement among multiple jurisdictions.

Wed Apr 30, 2025

Planning Commission

✓ Decided: Planning Commission approved two final plats, including Belterra and Granite Falls projects

The commission approved its agenda and the March 26 minutes without opposition. It then approved the Final Plat for Belterra Replat 1 (FP‑24‑0002) by a 5‑2 vote. Finally, it approved the Final Plat for Granite Falls Commercial (FP‑25‑0003) unanimously.

Mon Apr 28, 2025

Board of Trustees of Sump Memorial Library

✓ Decided: Board approves Library Code of Ethics policy

The Board approved the meeting agenda and the March 24 minutes. It then unanimously approved the April Code of Ethics policy. The Collection Development policy was postponed for a vote at the May meeting, and the library facility master plan’s top proposal was recommended for contract negotiations. The meeting was adjourned.

Tue Apr 15, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: Council unanimously approved all consent‑agenda items

The Papillion City Council approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from April 1, 2025. A single motion covering four resolutions—claims approval, a lease with Bryden & Son LLC, a remodel contract with KelCon Construction, and an engineering‑services amendment with Confluence—was passed with eight votes in favor and none against. No opposition was recorded.

Tue Apr 1, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: City Council approved all items on the consent agenda

The council approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the March 18 meeting. Six resolutions were approved, covering claims, police department furnishings, a planning commission reappointment, a fire‑training facility contract extension, and a water‑treatment system service agreement. The consent agenda passed unanimously with eight votes in favor and none against.

Wed Mar 26, 2025

Planning Commission

✓ Decided: Commission approved final plats for R&R Commerce Park and Sarpy West Industrial

The Planning Commission unanimously approved the Final Plat for R&R Commerce Park South – Phase 5 and the Final Plat for Sarpy West Industrial. It also approved a Revised Preliminary Plat and a Change of Zone from Agricultural to Limited Industrial for Sarpy West Industrial. All motions passed with seven yeas and no nays.

Mon Mar 24, 2025

Board of Trustees of Sump Memorial Library

✓ Decided: Board hired Danielle Shultz as assistant director, starting April 7

The board approved the meeting agenda and prior minutes, and unanimously adopted the March Code of Conduct policy. It hired Danielle Shultz as the new assistant director, effective April 7. The library received an $8,250 META grant and noted an anticipated $75,000 energy‑efficiency grant and a pending request for a full‑building generator.