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Scottsbluff public meetings in 2024

47 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Mon Dec 16, 2024 · 16:30

Library Board

Library Board reviews several policies and discusses new Library Director

The Library Board will review multiple internal policies including dress code, conduct, and tobacco use. The meeting also includes a conversation regarding the new Library Director and an update on the cooling tower.

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1809 3rd Avenue, Scottsbluff
Mon Dec 16, 2024 · 18:00

City Council

Council considers redevelopment plan, rezoning, and equipment bids

The City Council will review a redevelopment plan for the Scottsbluff Inn Renovation Project and a second reading of a rezoning ordinance. Additional items include awarding bids for park porta potties and a new truck chassis, as well as discussing various city agreements.

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Wed Dec 11, 2024 · 00:00

Community Redevelopment Authority

CRA to review redevelopment plan and TIF note for Scottsbluff Inn renovation

The Community Redevelopment Authority will review the redevelopment plan and cost-benefit analysis for the Scottsbluff Inn Renovation Redevelopment Project. The body will consider resolutions to approve the plan and authorize a TIF Note.

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Wed Dec 11, 2024 · 14:00

Liquor License Holders Investigatory Board

Board reviews liquor license application for G&T Billiards Unlimited

The Liquor License Holders Investigatory Board will meet to review a new liquor license application. The board will also consider the approval of minutes from the November 20, 2024 meeting.

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Wed Dec 11, 2024 · 18:00

Park, Cemetery, and Tree Board

Park, Cemetery, and Tree Board to approve minutes and discuss updates

The Park, Cemetery, and Tree Board will meet to approve minutes from October 2024 and receive updates on park and cemetery operations. The board will also schedule its next meeting for February 12, 2025.

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2525 Circle Drive, Scottsbluff
Mon Dec 9, 2024 · 18:00

Planning Commission

Planning Commission will hear and vote on the Scottsbluff Inn Renovation Redevelopment Plan

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to review comments on the Redevelopment Plan for the Scottsbluff Inn Renovation Project. After the hearing, the commission will consider a resolution recommending approval of the redevelopment plan. The meeting also includes routine items such as approving minutes, officer elections, and scheduling the next meeting.

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Mon Dec 2, 2024 · 18:00

City Council

City Council to seat new members and vote on real estate and zoning changes

The City Council will seat newly elected members and elect a Mayor and Vice President. The body is also considering a real estate purchase from Scottsbluff Public Schools and a zoning change at Avenue K and South Beltline Highway West.

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Wed Nov 20, 2024 · 12:00

Community Redevelopment Authority

CRA to vote on TIF note for 1802 Broadway redevelopment

The Community Redevelopment Authority will consider a resolution authorizing a tax increment financing note for the 1802 Broadway Redevelopment Project. They will also review TIF applications, conduct preliminary cost-benefit analyses, and consider creation of redevelopment plans for the Northfield Retirement Communities Garden Homes Project and the Scottsbluff Inn Renovation Project.

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2525 Circle Drive, Scottsbluff
Wed Nov 20, 2024 · 14:00

Liquor License Holders Investigatory Board

Board will consider a new Class C liquor license for Holiday Inn Express

The Liquor License Holders Investigatory Board will approve the minutes from its April 3, 2024 meeting. It will review a new Class C liquor license application from Virk Hospitality Scottsbluff, LLC d/b/a Holiday Inn Express and Suites‑Scottsbluff. The board will also consider a manager application for Walgreens Co. at 205 W. 27th Street and a compliance issue concerning Chen’s Express Mart at 405 W. 27th Street.

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Mon Nov 18, 2024 · 16:30

Library Board

Library board to review multiple policies, cooling tower update

The Lied Scottsbluff Public Library Board will hold its regular meeting on November 18, 2024, with agenda items including approval of previous minutes, a cooling tower update, and reviews of several library policies such as Internet Use, Emergency Procedures, Advocacy, Library Use, Non-Discrimination, Personnel, and Resource Sharing Policies. The board will also receive the monthly library report and statistics for October 2024. No new proposals or financial items are on the agenda.

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1809 3rd Avenue, Scottsbluff
Mon Nov 18, 2024 · 18:00

City Council

Council to consider first reading of sales tax extension

The council will hold the first reading of an ordinance extending the city sales and use tax and amended economic development plan. Other actions include setting public hearings for a liquor license at Holiday Inn Express, a rezone at Avenue K and Beltline Highway West, and property acquisition at 1722 1st Avenue. The council will also consider awarding bids for baseball facility hail damage repair ($106,523.90) and new LED lighting at Cleveland Field ($289,900). Additionally, the council will evaluate the city manager's second-year job performance.

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Tue Nov 12, 2024 · 18:00

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to hold public hearings on three land-use items

The Scottsbluff Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three items: a special use permit for residential use in a commercial building at 202 E. Overland Drive, a final plat for lots at 905 and 917 Flamingo Court, and a rezone at the northeast corner of Avenue K and South Beltline Highway West. The commission will also receive a resignation announcement and updates on the comprehensive plan and zoning code.

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Thu Nov 7, 2024 · 08:30

Business Improvement District

Board to discuss reducing members from 7 to 5, changing name

The Business Improvement Board will discuss and make recommendations to the City Council on changing the board's name and reducing its membership from 7 to 5 members and alternates from 2 to 1. They will also discuss parking lot improvements for FY2024-2025 and consider changing the regular meeting day. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes and scheduling the next meeting.

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2525 Circle Drive, Scottsbluff
Mon Oct 21, 2024 · 16:30

Library Board

Library Board to review internet use and emergency procedures

The Lied Scottsbluff Public Library Board will review the internet use policy and emergency procedures. The board will also discuss the Library Code of Ethics and various freedom to read and view statements.

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1809 3rd Avenue, Scottsbluff
Mon Oct 21, 2024 · 18:00

City Council

Council to award $71,046.21 contract for Cemetery and Soccer Complex hail‑damage repair

The council will adopt consent calendar items, including approval of the October 7 minutes, bid specifications for baseball facilities hail repairs, and the appointment of Kevin Spencer. It will consider first‑reading ordinances for special assessments in Paving District No. 314 and Sanitary Sewer District No. 167, discuss the micro‑tif application for the 1802 Broadway redevelopment, and address amendments to the city employees’ pension plan. The council will also vote on bids to purchase a $58,980 water‑department truck and to repair the Cemetery and Soccer Complex for $71,046.21.

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Mon Oct 21, 2024 · 18:05

Board of Equalization

Board to consider special assessments for paving and sewer districts

The Board of Equalization will hold a public hearing regarding special assessments for properties benefiting from specific infrastructure projects. The board will then take action on assessing those improvements.

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Wed Oct 9, 2024 · 18:00

Park, Cemetery, and Tree Board

Scottsbluff Park, Cemetery, and Tree Board to meet October 9

The board will review financial reports for the Park and Cemetery Foundations. The meeting includes updates on parks and cemeteries and the introduction of Recreation & Events Supervisor Tevia Daly.

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Mon Oct 7, 2024 · 18:00

City Council

Council to award $356,689 pickleball court contract at Westmoor Park

The Scottsbluff City Council will hold a public hearing on the One- and Six-Year Street Improvement Plan and consider a resolution to certify program compliance with the Nebraska Board of Public Roads. It will review an ordinance amendment to solid waste collection fees and receive an update on the Scottsbluff Power Project. The council will also discuss permits for several downtown community festivals and award a $356,689 contract for six pickleball courts at Westmoor Park.

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Mon Sep 16, 2024 · 18:00

City Council

Council to consider blight designation for east edge of Scottsbluff

The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider a resolution to declare an area north of US Highway 26 and south of East 20th Street as substandard and blighted. The body is also reviewing several labor contracts and the FY 2024-2025 budget appropriation bill.

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Tue Sep 3, 2024 · 12:00

General

City Council to hold public hearing on FY 2024-2025 budget

The Scottsbluff City Council will convene a public hearing to receive taxpayer feedback on the proposed FY 2024-2025 budget. The meeting is scheduled for September 3, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. at City Hall.

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Tue Sep 3, 2024 · 18:00

City Council

Council will vote on a $63,135 fence replacement contract for Cleveland Field

The City Council will adopt the August 19 minutes, set a public hearing on a blighted area, and discuss a community festival permit for the Festival of Freedom. Council members will consider several ordinances, including fire department residency requirements, utility user fee updates, the FY 2024-2025 budget statement, and a growth‑limit amendment. They will also vote on awarding the Cleveland Field fence replacement contract to Van Pelt Fencing for $63,135.

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Mon Aug 19, 2024 · 18:00

City Council

Scottsbluff City Council to consider utility fee updates and budget hearing

The City Council will consider updating water, sewer, solid waste, and stormwater fees. The body is also setting a public hearing for the FY 2024-2025 budget and reviewing a plat for the Blue Oak Addition.

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Mon Aug 5, 2024 · 18:00

City Council

Council to hold public hearing on Broadway Bar & Arcade Class C liquor license

The council will conduct a public hearing at 6:00 p.m. on a Class C liquor license application for Broadway Bar & Arcade, 1717 Broadway, and consider a recommendation to the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission and the appointment of Christopher Hayward as Liquor License Manager. The council will also consider a resolution to renew the sales and use tax and the amended Economic Development Plan, adopt the 2023 National Electric Code, and update utility user fees for water, sewer, solid waste, and stormwater. Additional consent‑calendar items include an audit services agreement with BerganKDV and bid specifications for the Cleveland Field fence replacement.

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Mon Jul 1, 2024 · 18:00

City Council

Council considers fee changes, platting, and economic development agreements

The City Council will review several ordinances regarding land use and fire inspection fees. The meeting also includes discussions on subdivision plats and an economic development agreement with Walther Investment, LLC.

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Mon Jun 17, 2024 · 18:00

City Council

Council considers land use fee changes and City Hall hail damage repairs

The City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding proposed ordinance text changes for land use fees. The council is also scheduled to consider awarding a contract for City Hall hail damage repair.

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Wed Jun 12, 2024 · 18:00

Park, Cemetery, and Tree Board

Park, Cemetery & Tree Board meeting scheduled for June 12, 2024

The board will review financial reports for the Park and Cemetery Foundations. Discussion items include updates on parks and cemeteries, Movies in the Park, and pathway signage.

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2525 Circle Drive, Scottsbluff
Mon Jun 10, 2024 · 18:00

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to consider three platting and vacation items

The Planning Commission will conduct public hearings regarding several land development requests. These include preliminary and final plats for properties on W. Overland Drive, W. 27th Street, and Avenue F, as well as a plat vacation.

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Mon Jun 3, 2024 · 08:00

LB 840 Application Review Committee

Committee reviews economic development application for Walther Farms LLC

The LB 840 Application Review Committee will review an economic development assistance application from Walther Farms LLC. Staff will also provide updates on the LB840 and Sales and Use Tax Renewal Campaign, as well as Blight Studies #18 and #19.

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Mon Jun 3, 2024 · 18:00

City Council

Council considers blight declarations and public safety building repairs

The City Council will conduct public hearings regarding potential blight in two study areas. They will also consider a bid for hail damage repair at the Public Safety Building and an application for an Agriculture Estate Dwelling Site.

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Mon May 20, 2024 · 16:30

Library Board

Library Board discusses community response planning and cooling tower updates

The Library Board will receive updates on community response planning and the cooling tower. The meeting includes a demonstration of Mango Languages and Chilton’s Library, alongside discussions regarding the Nebraska Library Commission.

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1809 3rd Avenue, Scottsbluff
Mon May 20, 2024 · 18:00

City Council

Council considers redevelopment plans, city plan rewrite, and blight hearings

The City Council will review a redevelopment plan for the Element Sports Summit Project and a Micro TIF application for The Dugout Project. Additionally, the council may award a contract to rewrite the City's Comprehensive Plan and set public hearings regarding potential blight in two areas.

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Mon May 13, 2024 · 18:00

Planning Commission

Commission reviews blight studies and redevelopment plans

The Planning Commission will review two blight and substandard determination studies for Study Areas #18 and #19. The commission will also hold public hearings regarding the ELEMENT Sports Summit Project and potential land use fee changes.

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Mon May 6, 2024 · 18:00

City Council

Council considers annexation, park fees, and redevelopment plans

The City Council will consider several ordinances including an annexation and changes to park and recreation fees. The agenda also includes a proposed public hearing for the Element Sports Summit Redevelopment Project.

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Mon Apr 29, 2024 · 18:00

City Council

Council considers rezoning, annexation, and fee amendments

The City Council will review several ordinances including a residential rezoning and an annexation for the Seth Raymond Subdivision. The meeting also includes discussions on motor vehicle child restraint laws and updates to park and recreation fees.

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Wed Apr 17, 2024 · 12:00

Community Redevelopment Authority

Redevelopment discussions for Element Sports Summit and Mall/K-Mart site

The Community Redevelopment Authority will review the Element Sports Summit Project application and cost benefit analysis. The body will also consider a redevelopment contract and bond issuance for the Mall/Former K-Mart Site Project.

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2525 Circle Drive, Scottsbluff
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Adjournment
4 yea
Bill Trumbull yea · William Knapper yea · Maricia Guzman yea · Mary Skiles yea
Mon Apr 15, 2024 · 18:00

City Council

Scottsbluff Council considers sanitation vehicle bids and liquor licenses

The City Council will hold public hearings for two liquor license applications. The council is also considering bids for new sanitation vehicles and several ordinance changes. Additionally, the meeting includes discussions on rezoning and redevelopment contracts.

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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Consent Calendar
2 yea
Jeanne McKerrigan yea · Jordan Colwell yea
Wed Apr 10, 2024 · 18:00

Park, Cemetery, and Tree Board

Park, Cemetery, and Tree Board meeting scheduled for April 10, 2024

The board will review financial reports from the Park and Cemetery Foundations. Discussion topics include a recap of the Easter Egg Hunt, pathway signage, the Pathway Master Plan, and Movies in the Park.

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2525 Circle Drive, Scottsbluff
Wed Apr 3, 2024 · 14:00

Liquor License Holders Investigatory Board

Review of new liquor license applications in Scottsbluff

The Liquor License Holders Investigatory Board will review two new liquor license applications. The board will also consider approving the minutes from the February 21, 2024 meeting.

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2525 Circle Drive, Scottsbluff
Mon Apr 1, 2024 · 18:00

City Council

Council to consider $682,632 contract for a new water booster pump station

The City Council will consider rezoning and annexation requests for the Seth Raymond Subdivision. The agenda also includes reviewing liquor license applications and a street closure permit for a community festival.

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Mon Mar 18, 2024 · 18:00

City Council

Scottsbluff City Council discusses liquor licenses, annexations, and equipment bids

The City Council will consider several special designated liquor licenses for various community events and organizations. The agenda also includes an ordinance for the annexation of Triple Peaks Subdivision and bids for city vehicles and equipment.

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2525 Circle Drive, Scottsbluff
Mon Mar 11, 2024 · 18:00

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to consider Seth Raymond Subdivision and property vacation

The Planning Commission will review an annexation request for the Seth Raymond Subdivision. The meeting also includes public hearings regarding a vacation request at 210570 W. 42nd Street and platting/rezoning for the Seth Raymond Subdivision.

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Mon Mar 4, 2024 · 18:00

City Council

Public hearings for Papa Moon Vineyards & Winery liquor licenses

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding Class YK and Class I liquor licenses for Papa Moon Vinements & Winery, LLC at 3109 Ave. B. The council will also consider several rezoning ordinances and a street name change. Additionally, the agenda includes discussions on festival permits and a campground management agreement.

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2525 Circle Drive, Scottsbluff
Tue Feb 20, 2024 · 18:00

City Council

Council to consider $2,740,000 contract for 20th Street improvements

The Scottsbluff City Council will consider several rezoning ordinances and street name changes. The council will also discuss awarding contracts for road improvements and HVAC replacement.

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Mon Feb 5, 2024 · 18:00

City Council

City Council considers rezoning, plats, and street name changes

The Council will consider several ordinances regarding property rezoning and platting. Action is also requested for a street name change and a special liquor license.

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Tue Jan 16, 2024 · 18:00

City Council

Scottsbluff City Council discusses redevelopment plans and liquor licenses

The Council will conduct several public hearings regarding rezoning requests and redevelopment plans for the Uptown Mall and a Chrysler dealership site. Additionally, the body will consider liquor license recommendations and approve bid specifications for city infrastructure projects.

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Mon Jan 8, 2024 · 18:00

Planning Commission

Planning Commission considers rezoning and plat vacation

The Planning Commission will conduct public hearings regarding a property rezone and a plat vacation. The commission will also review the minutes from the December 11, 2023 meeting.

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Tue Jan 2, 2024 · 18:00

City Council

Scottsbluff City Council discusses water main replacement and zoning changes

The City Council will consider several rezoning ordinances, a water main replacement bid, and various lease renewals. The meeting includes setting public hearings for a liquor license and a subdivision rezoning.

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