Scottsbluff public meetings in 2025

Liquor License Holders Investigatory Board

The Liquor License Holders Investigatory Board will consider a new Class CK liquor license application for Green & Tangled, LLC d/b/a The Tangled Tumbleweed at 1823 Avenue A, with Ronetta Green as manager. The board will also discuss requiring alcohol server-seller training for employees and license holders. The board will approve minutes from the November 12, 2025 regular meeting.

• New Class CK liquor license application for Green & Tangled, LLC d/b/a The Tangled Tumbleweed at 1823 Avenue A, manager Ronetta Green
• Discussion of requiring alcohol server-seller training as a condition of liquor licenses
• Approval of November 12, 2025 meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council will consider several equipment and infrastructure bids, including park lighting and vehicle purchases. The body will also discuss the City Manager's employment agreement and the sale of city-owned property at 1502 21st Ave.

• Bid for Lacy Park LED lighting from Techline Sports Lighting, LLC for $704,900
• Purchase of 2026 Elgin Broom Bear Sweeper for $336,555.40
• Demolition of homes at 1216 and 1220 5th Ave. by Infinity Construction for $40,050
• Sale of city-owned property at 1502 21st Ave. to Florencio and Keven Casillas
• Public hearing settings for a Class CK Liquor License for 1823 Ave. A and a Zoning Text Amendment

Park, Cemetery, and Tree Board

The Park, Cemetery, and Tree Board is holding a regular meeting with standard procedural items, including approval of minutes and financial reports. Discussion items include a tree inventory report and appointment of a new board member. The meeting is largely routine with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Tree Inventory Report under Other Business
• New Board Member appointment under Other Business
• Financial Reports for Park Foundation and Cemetery Foundation
• Approve minutes of October 8, 2025 meeting

The board approved the minutes from the August 13, 2025 meeting. A motion to accept the financial report was carried. The meeting was adjourned at 6:47 PM after a motion was passed.

• Approved August 13, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Accepted financial report (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:47 PM (motion carried)

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission and Personnel Advisory Board will meet to address staffing requests for public safety departments. The body will consider certifying a firefighter eligible list and setting a test date for police officers.

• Request to certify the Firefighter Eligible List
• Request to set a tentative test date for Police Officer testing
• Approval of November 7, 2025, special meeting minutes

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will conduct a public hearing on a variance request to reduce the rear yard setback for Lot 7A, Block 4, Amended Five Oaks Subdivision (3612 Maple Drive). The meeting also includes routine items such as roll call, approval of July 28, 2025 minutes, and notice of agenda changes. No other decisions are scheduled.

• Public hearing on variance request for rear yard setback reduction at 3612 Maple Drive
• Approval of minutes from the July 28, 2025 meeting

Planning Commission

The Scottsbluff Planning Commission will hold public hearings on an amended plat, a special use permit for a residential dwelling in the C-3 district, a salon in the R-1A district, and a zoning text amendment regarding conditional use permits. The commission will also consider approving the minutes from November 10, 2025, and schedule the next meeting for January 12, 2026.

• Public hearing on zoning text amendment regarding Conditional Use Permits to multiple chapters of the municipal code
• Public hearing on Amended Plat of Lot 1 and 2A, Block 2, Clemens-Reinhardt Subdivision (802 & 826 W. 36th Street)
• Public hearing on Special Use Permit for a Residential Dwelling in C-3 Heavy Commercial District at Lot 1B, Block 4, East Portal Addition Replat (2012 E. Portal Place)
• Public hearing on a Salon in R-1A Single-Family Residential District at Lot B, Block C, Second Addition (215 & 217 E. 15th Street)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider first reading of an ordinance to rezone a tract at 1900 South Beltline Highway West from A Agricultural to C-2 Neighborhood and Retail Commercial. Other business includes approving bid specifications for 28th Street & Avenue K Storm Drain Improvements, appointing a street superintendent, authorizing a contract with Tri-City Stormwater, amending the city manager's employment agreement, and discussing offers on the sale of property at 1502 21st Ave. The consent calendar includes acknowledging a withdrawn sewer claim from Thompson Appliance Repair.

• Rezone of 1900 South Beltline Highway West from A Agricultural to C-2 (public hearing and first reading)
• Approve bid specs for 28th Street & Avenue K Storm Drain Improvements, authorize advertising for bids due Jan 12, 2026
• Appoint Douglas Gompert as Street Superintendent for 2026 highway incentive payment
• Authorize contract between Tri-City Stormwater and Keep Scottsbluff/Gering Beautiful
• Discuss amended employment agreement with City Manager Kevin E. Spencer

Library Board

The Library Board will discuss developing a social media policy based on ALA guidelines. They will introduce new Board member Jackie de Payer and new Library Tech Chris Reisig. An update on Community Response Plan Goals will be presented. The board will also review monthly library statistics and approve minutes from September.

• Development of social media policy starting with ALA guidelines
• Introduction of new Library Board member Jackie de Payer
• Introduction of Library Tech Chris Reisig
• Update on Community Response Plan Goals
• Approval of minutes from September 2025 meeting

City Council

The city council will hold public hearings on two liquor license applications and consider a consent calendar that includes setting a December 1 public hearing to rezone 1900 South Beltline Highway West from Agricultural to C-2 Commercial. Other consent items include authorizing demolition bids for two dilapidated homes and appointing members to the Board of Adjustment and Library Board. The council will also discuss bids for shade umbrellas, a booster station change order, two new trucks, and a building plan at 1722 1st Avenue, plus conduct an annual evaluation of the city manager.

• Public hearing and recommendation on Class D liquor license for Waheguru Ji Scottsbluff, LLC at 323 East Overland
• Public hearing and recommendation on Class A liquor license for Auto Plaza Joe Hessler, Inc. at 2425 Avenue I
• Set public hearing for December 1, 2025 to rezone 1900 South Beltline Highway West from A Agricultural to C-2 Neighborhood and Retail Commercial
• Award bid for four Hypar Shade Umbrellas ($45,718) for 18th Street Plaza to Crouch Recreation
• Award bid for two one-ton trucks with platform bodies and hoists ($120,674.64) to Fremont Motor Company

Liquor License Holders Investigatory Board

The Liquor License Holders Investigatory Board will make recommendations on two new liquor license applications: a Class D license for Waheguru Ji Scottsbluff, LLC and a Class A license for Auto Plaza Joe Hessler, Inc. The board will also approve minutes from the previous meeting.

• Recommendation on Class D Liquor License for Waheguru Ji Scottsbluff, LLC at 323 East Overland Drive, with Courtney Michael-Robinson as manager
• Recommendation on Class A Liquor License for Auto Plaza Joe Hessler, Inc. d/b/a Auto Plaza at 2425 Ave. I, with Lawrence J. Hessler as manager
• Approval of minutes from October 15, 2025 Regular Meeting

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a request to rezone a tract at 1900 South Beltline Highway West from A Agricultural to C-2 Neighborhood and Retail Commercial. The commission will also elect officers for the upcoming term and consider approving previous meeting minutes.

• Public hearing on rezone of Part of Tax Lot 12, Section 27, Township 22 North, Range 55 West (1900 South Beltline Highway West) from A Agricultural to C-2 Neighborhood and Retail Commercial
• Officer elections for Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson for October 2025-September 2026 term
• Approval of Planning Commission minutes from October 13, 2025
• Schedule next meeting for December 8, 2025

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission will hold a special meeting to discuss personnel actions including a resignation, a termination, a conditional offer of employment, and removal of names from an eligibility list. The commission will enter executive session to interview firefighter candidates. The meeting is mostly procedural, focused on human resources matters.

• Chief Schingle reports a resignation to the commission.
• Chief Brass reports a termination to the commission.
• Chief Brass reports a conditional offer of employment.
• Chief Brass requests removal of names from an eligibility list.
• Executive session to interview firefighter candidates.

City Council

The City Council will consider several equipment purchases and the sale of city-owned property. The body is also deciding on liquor licenses and an ordinance regarding nonconforming development.

• Purchase of three John Deere wide area mowers for $194,242.16
• Sale of city-owned property at 1502 21st Avenue and related listing agreement with Haun Nelson Real Estate, LLC
• Third reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 25, Article 12, regarding Nonconforming Development
• Special Designated Liquor License for Flyover Brewing Company for the Very Merry Christmas Market on Broadway
• Public hearing scheduling for liquor licenses for Waheguru Ji Scottsbluff, LLC and Auto Plaza Joe Hessler, Inc.

City Council

The Scottsbluff City Council will hold a regular meeting on October 20, 2025. Key items include the second reading of an ordinance to rezone lots in the Papa Moon Subdivision from agricultural to rural residential, and consideration of two large equipment purchases for the Compost Facility totaling $524,000. The council will also discuss exiting the OneLibrary Consortium and a liquor license manager change for Walmart.

• Second reading of Ordinance to rezone Lots 1 & 2, Block 1, Papa Moon Subdivision from A-Agricultural to R-1B Rural Residential Estate
• Purchase of a Case 621G XR Wheel Loader for Compost Facility for $199,000 via Sourcewell
• Purchase of a Komptech Hurrikan Wind Sifter for Compost Facility for $325,000 via Sourcewell
• Consideration of claim to Intralinks for $10,956.42 removed from consent calendar
• Ordinance amending Chapter 25, Article 12 on Nonconforming Development

General

The Liquor License Holders Investigatory Board will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, welcome a new member, and elect officers. The board will also recommend a new liquor license manager for Walmart #867 and receive information about a compliance failure at Montez Liquor.

• Approval of minutes from June 11, 2025 meeting
• Welcome new board member Jennifer Heggem of Taco De Oro
• Election of Chairman and Vice-Chairman
• Recommend Keith A. Stoney as liquor license manager for Walmart #867 at 3322 Avenue I
• Compliance failure information from Montez Liquor at 1311 East Overland

Library Board

The Lied Scottsbluff Public Library Board will discuss updates to Community Response Plan goals and a board opening. The meeting includes the introduction of new library tech Faith (Chris) Reisig and a review of September 2025 statistics.

• Update on Community Response Plan Goals
• Discussion regarding Library Board Opening
• Introduction of new library tech Faith (Chris) Reisig
• Review of Monthly Statistics for September 2025

Park, Cemetery, and Tree Board

The Park, Cemetery, and Tree Board will hold a regular meeting with routine items: approval of August minutes, financial reports, and updates. New business includes appointing a new board member and discussing the Kite Festival (Oct 11-12) and Husker Watch Party (Oct 17). The board will also schedule its next meeting for December 10.

• Approve minutes of August 13, 2025 meeting
• Financial reports from Park Foundation and Cemetery Foundation
• New board member appointment
• Kite Festival – Oct 11-12
• Husker Watch Party – Oct 17

The board approved the minutes from the June 11, 2025 meeting and accepted the financial report. It approved a $1,700 bid to remove a large pine tree where the new cemetery office will be built. The board finalized paperwork for a $225,000 Urban & Community Forestry Grant. The meeting was adjourned at 6:58 PM.

• Approved June 11, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Accepted financial report (motion carried)
• Approved $1,700 bid to remove large pine tree for new cemetery office
• Finalized paperwork for $225,000 Urban & Community Forestry Grant
• Adjourned meeting at 6:58 PM (motion carried)

City Council

The Scottsbluff City Council will vote on items in the consent calendar, including a $2,886 change order for the Fairview Cemetery sanitary sewer extension. Council members will hold public hearings on the One‑and‑Six Year Street Improvement Plan, the rezoning of Lots 1 and 2 in the Papa Moon Subdivision, and a zoning text amendment for nonconforming development. They will also consider resolutions and ordinances related to the Papa Moon subdivision and approve renewal of sewer cleaning and fire‑hydrant maintenance agreements.

• Change order decrease from Mark Chrisman Trucking, Inc. for Fairview Cemetery sanitary sewer extension – $2,886
• Public hearing on the One‑and‑Six Year Street Improvement Plan
• Public hearing and first reading of ordinance to rezone Lots 1 and 2, Block 1, Papa Moon Subdivision from A‑Agricultural to R‑1B Rural Residential Estate
• Public hearing and first reading of zoning text amendment to Chapter 25, Article 12 regarding Nonconforming Development
• Renewal of existing Sewer Cleaning and Fire Hydrant Maintenance Agreements for a five‑year term

City Council

The Scottsbluff City Council will consider the third reading of the 2025-2026 budget and the final tax request, along with a rezoning of Bomgaars Addition and several liquor and festival permits.

• Third reading of Ordinance adopting FY 2025-2026 budget
• Resolution authorizing final tax request for 2025-2026
• Rezone Proposed Lot 1, Block 1, Bomgaars Addition from Agricultural to Heavy Commercial
• Special Designated Liquor License for Flyover Brewing Company at 18th Street Plaza
• Community Festival Permit for Downtown Scottsbluff Association’s Christmas Market

Library Board

The board will approve minutes from April and August 2025, introduce staff members who have moved to new positions, and discuss the library’s opening. A presentation on the proposed Apollo Integrated Library System will be given, and the board will be asked to recommend it to the city council. The meeting will also include an update on the Community Response Plan goals and a report on recertification credit progress.

• Approve minutes from April 2025 and August 2025 meetings
• Introduce new staff positions for Michael Wright and Dawn Tallmon
• Presentation on Apollo, the proposed new Integrated Library System, and request for city council recommendation
• Update on Community Response Plan goals
• Report on Library Board recertification credits (11.5 earned, 8.5 needed by 5/31/2027)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on Community Development Block Grant funding for the Downtown Revitalization Project. Members will also consider the FY 2025-2026 annual appropriation bill and various wage agreements for police, fire, and electrical workers.

• Public hearing for CDBG funding of the Downtown Revitalization Project
• Second reading of the FY 2025-2026 annual appropriation bill
• Claim to Intralinks for $14,202.46
• Micro Tif application for FITT project at 1605 Avenue A
• Second reading of ordinance to annex land northeast of Highland Road and US Highway 26

City Council

The Scottsbluff City Council will convene a special meeting to conduct a public hearing regarding the FY 2025-2026 budget. No other business is scheduled to be transacted unless an emergency is declared and all members are present.

• Public hearing on FY 2025-2026 budget
• Emergency declaration required for other business
• Meeting at City Hall Council Chambers, 2525 Circle Drive

City Council

The council will hold a public hearing and consider first readings on rezoning Lot 1, Block 1, Bomgaars Addition from A-Agricultural to C-3 Heavy Commercial, along with annexing adjacent parcels. They will also take first reading of the FY 2025-2026 annual appropriation bill, second reading of police fee amendments, and third reading of utility fee updates. Additional actions include a change order for the 42nd Street Mill & Overlay Project and a presentation on waiving fees for West Nebraska Football Club at Landers Soccer Complex.

• Public hearing and first reading to rezone Lot 1, Block 1, Bomgaars Addition from A-Agricultural to C-3 Heavy Commercial (Parcel ID 010230610).
• First reading of ordinance to annex Lots 1 and 2, Block 1, Bomgaars Addition and land near Highland Road and US Highway 26.
• First reading of FY 2025-2026 annual appropriation bill (budget adoption).
• Second reading of ordinance amending miscellaneous police fees; third reading updating utility user fees (water, sewer, solid waste).
• Consent calendar: Change order decrease of $16,735.50 for 42nd Street Mill & Overlay Project; public hearing set for September 15 on CDBG Downtown Revitalization Project.

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission will meet to interview candidates for a Patrol Officer position in a closed session. The meeting is procedural, focusing on electing a chair and following state open meeting laws.

• Election of temporary chairperson
• Closed session interview for Patrol Officer candidate
• Public comment on non-agenda items
• Review of Nebraska Open Meetings Act

Library Board

The regular meeting includes roll call, public comment, and approval of May 2025 minutes. New staff members Jill Winchell (Public Services Librarian) and Katy Friedrichsen (Library Tech) will be introduced. A report on the upcoming Adult Reading Program will be presented. The board will review the monthly library report and June/July 2025 statistics, and discuss board recertification credits (currently 11.5 of 20 needed by 5/31/2027).

• Approval of minutes from May 2025 meeting
• Introduction of new staff: Public Services Librarian Jill Winchell and Library Tech Katy Friedrichsen
• Report on upcoming Adult Reading Program
• Library statistics and activities for June & July 2025
• Board recertification credits: currently 11.5, need 8.5 more by 5/31/2027

City Council

The City Council will discuss updating utility user fees for water, sewer, and solid waste, as well as amending miscellaneous police fees. The body is also scheduling public hearings for the FY 2025-2026 budget and a specific property rezone.

• Second reading of Ordinance updating water, sewer, and solid waste collection fees
• First reading of Ordinance amending Miscellaneous Police Fees
• Public hearing set for September 2, 2025, regarding the FY 2025-2026 budget
• Public hearing set for September 2, 2025, to rezone Lot 1, Block 1, Bomgaars Addition from Agricultural to C-3 Heavy Commercial
• Claim from Intralinks for $16,413.50

Park, Cemetery, and Tree Board

The board will meet to approve minutes from June 11, 2025, and review financial reports for the Park and Cemetery Foundations. Members will also receive updates regarding parks, recreation, and the cemetery.

• Financial report for Park Foundation
• Financial report for Cemetery Foundation
• Park, Recreation, and Cemetery updates

The Park, Cemetery, and Tree Board did not have a quorum, so the minutes were tabled to the next meeting. No financial reports were presented. The board was informed that the Urban & Community Forestry Grant of $225,110 for the Cemetery Tree Canopy Renewal project was awarded, with paperwork pending. A movie screen was set up for the evening event, and the Parks Department will purchase drinks while Eugene will bring popcorn.

• Minutes tabled to next meeting (no quorum)
• No financial reports given (staff absent)
• Urban & Community Forestry Grant awarded $225,110 for cemetery tree canopy renewal (grant awarded, paperwork pending)
• Movie screen set up; drinks to be purchased by Parks Dept.; popcorn to be provided by Eugene (planned)
• Trees for Nebraska Towns grant application to be prepared; vote deferred to email due to lack of quorum

City Council

The Scottsbluff City Council will hold a regular meeting on August 4, 2025. Items include a first reading of an ordinance to update water, sewer, and solid waste collection fees. The council will also consider awarding a $332,345.91 bid for a new office building at Fairview Cemetery and discuss a change of location for a liquor license. Additional agenda items include a review of dangerous dog code sections and approvals of several plat amendments.

• First reading of ordinance updating utility user fees (water, sewer, solid waste)
• Bid award of $332,345.91 for Fairview Cemetery New Office Building to Anderson-Shaw Construction, Inc.
• Change of Location of Liquor License for G & T Billiards Unlimited from 1214 3rd Avenue to 1211 3rd Avenue
• Council to review and discuss sections of Municipal Code relating to dangerous dogs
• Amended Final Plat approvals for Panhandle Cooperative Subdivision and Hilltop Estates Subdivision

City Council

The Scottsbluff City Council will convene a special meeting on July 29, 2025, to conduct a work session for the FY 2025-2026 budget. No other business is scheduled to be transacted unless an emergency is declared.

• FY 2025-2026 budget work session
• Emergency declaration required for other business
• Public input and communications session

City Council

The council will take action on a preliminary and final plat for Lots 2A and 4A in the Clemens Reinhardt Subdivision, along with a contract for public improvements. Other business includes a $20,293 claim from Intralinks removed from the consent calendar, a liquor license relocation for G & T Billiards Unlimited, and an amended permit for National Night Out 2025 with street closures. The council will also designate no-parking zones and review National Functional Classification routes.

• Claim from Intralinks in the amount of $20,293.09 removed from consent calendar
• Change of location of liquor license for T & A Investments d/b/a G & T Billiards Unlimited from 1214 to 1211 3rd Avenue
• Amended Community Festival Permit for National Night Out 2025 closing Broadway Avenue (Railway to 19th Street) and parking lot south of Bluffs Bakery
• Resolution designating No Parking Zones citywide
• Preliminary and final plat and Contract for Public Improvements for Lots 2A and 4A, Block 2, Clemens Reinhardt Subdivision

Planning Commission

The Scottsbluff Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider amended plats for the Hilltop Estates and Panhandle Cooperative subdivisions. The meeting will also include the approval of previous commission minutes.

• Public Hearing: Amended Plat of Lots 3A & 4A, Block 7, Hilltop Estates Subdivision (3918 & 3928 Hilltop Estate Place)
• Public Hearing: Amended Plat of Lots 1 & 2, Block 1, Panhandle Cooperative Subdivision (401 S Beltline Hwy and 710 Avenue B)
• Approval of Planning Commission Minutes from June 9, 2025
• Schedule next meeting for August 11, 2025

City Council

The council will adopt the consent calendar, including minutes, liability claim acknowledgments, and appointments to the Business Improvement Board. Council members will discuss a special liquor license for Backaracks at the Movie Night in the Park event and a community festival permit for the police department’s National Night Out. The council will take third‑reading action on rezoning two parcels to Office/Professional, annex a portion of the same land, approve subdivision plats, and award construction contracts totaling $435,121.

• Award bid to Mark Chrisman Trucking for Equipment Building at Compost Facility – $288,108
• Award bid to Mark Chrisman Trucking for Fairview Cemetery Sanitary Sewer Project – $147,013
• Third‑reading ordinance to rezone parcels 010237089 and 010226966 to Office/Professional
• Third‑reading ordinance to annex portion of parcel 010226966
• Discuss special designated liquor license for Racks Sports Bar (Backaracks) for Movie Night in the Park on July 25, 2025

City Council

The council will vote on awarding a $624,237.50 contract for the 42nd Street Mill & Overlay Project. They will also hold public hearings on a new liquor license for El Molcajete Restaurant and consider the third reading of an ordinance updating occupation taxes for various liquor license classes. Additionally, the council will consider rezoning and annexation of land southwest of 21st Avenue and East 27th Street.

• Award bid for 42nd Street Mill & Overlay Project to Simon Contractors for $624,237.50
• Public hearing on Class I Liquor License for El Molcajete Restaurant at 1013 East Overland
• Third reading of ordinance updating Occupation Taxes to include liquor license classes IB, L, M, Y, YK, Z, ZK
• Second reading of ordinance to rezone two tracts southwest of 21st Avenue and East 27th Street from AR to O-P
• Special Designated Liquor License for Backaracks at Beef, Beans, & Bluegrass Festival on August 23

Liquor License Holders Investigatory Board

The Liquor License Holders Investigatory Board will consider a recommendation for a Class I liquor license application. The board will also address a compliance issue and a committee member resignation.

• Class I Liquor License Application for El Molcajete, LLC (1013 East Overland)
• Liquor License Compliance Issue for Family Dollar (1412 East Overland)
• Resignation of committee member Russ Knight

Park, Cemetery, and Tree Board

The board will review financial reports for the Park and Cemetery Foundations. Members will discuss the Movies in the Park schedule and the Urban & Community Forestry Grant. The meeting includes a new business item regarding the Trees for Nebraska Towns Program.

• Movies in the Park dates: June 13, July 18, August 8 (Frank Park) and July 25 (Plaza)
• Urban & Community Forestry Grant discussion
• Trees for Nebraska Towns Program
• Financial reports for Park Foundation and Cemetery Foundation

The board approved the minutes from the February 12, 2025 meeting and accepted the financial report. A motion to reimburse Larry $28 for the nonprofit corporation biennial filing fee was carried. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved February 12, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Accepted financial report (motion carried)
• Reimbursed Larry $28 for nonprofit filing fee (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:08 PM (motion carried)

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission and Personnel Advisory Board will meet on June 10, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. They will approve the minutes from the May 30, 2025 special meeting. The board will consider Chief Brass’s request to certify the Police Captain and Sergeant eligible list. The meeting may include an executive‑session portion whose purpose will be stated at that time.

• Approve minutes from the May 30, 2025 special meeting
• Review Chief Brass’s request to certify the Police Captain and Sergeant eligible list
• Hear unscheduled citizen business, limited to emergency matters
• Potential executive session; presiding officer must state its purpose
• Standard procedural items (roll call, posting Open Meetings Act notice)

Planning Commission

The Scottsbluff Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to discuss a proposed text amendment that would rename Special Use Permits to Conditional Use Permits. The meeting also includes hearings for a special use permit for auto sales, a zoning rezone, and preliminary and final plats.

• Public hearing for Special Use Permit for Auto Sales at 1914 E 20th Street
• Public hearing for rezone from Agricultural to C-3 Heavy Commercial (Parcel ID 010230610)
• Public hearing for Preliminary and Final Plats at 1902 W. Overland
• Public hearing for Zoning Text Amendment to rename Special Use Permits to Conditional Use Permits
• Discussion on revised Planning Commission Rules and Procedures

City Council

The Scottsbluff City Council will hold public hearings to revise the 2025 One-Year Street Plan and to rezone two parcels southwest of 21st Avenue and East 27th Street from Agricultural Residential to Office/Professional. The council will also approve plans and specifications for an equipment building at the Compost Facility and a sanitary sewer extension at Fairview Cemetery, and set a hearing on a Class I liquor license for El Molcajete Restaurant. Additional items include appointing a civil service commissioner and considering several ordinances related to annexation, plat vacations, and occupation taxes.

• Rezoning of parcels 010237089 and 010226966 from AR to O‑P
• Approval of plans for Equipment Building at the Compost Facility
• Approval of plans for Fairview Cemetery Sanitary Sewer Extension
• Public hearing on Class I liquor license for El Molcajete Restaurant (1013 East Overland)
• First reading of ordinance to annex portion of land southwest of 21st Ave and East 27th St

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission will discuss a tentative test date for a Police Patrol Officer and consider removing names from the Police Officer eligibility list. An executive session is scheduled to interview candidates for Police Sergeant and Captain positions. The meeting will also approve minutes from the April 8 regular meeting and post the Nebraska Open Meetings Act for public information.

• Consider tentative test date for Police Patrol Officer (Chief Brass request)
• Consider removal of names from the Police Officer eligibility list (Chief Brass request)
• Executive session to interview Police Sergeant and Captain candidates
• Approve minutes of the regular meeting held April 8, 2025
• Post a copy of the Nebraska Open Meetings Act for public information

Library Board

The Library Board will approve the April 2025 meeting minutes, introduce two new assistants, receive an update on library funding, discuss pricing for the United for Libraries virtual conference, and review a Return on Investment report from the Nebraska Library Commission.

• Approve minutes from April 2025 meeting
• Introduce new assistants Leah Wright and Ashlyn Ibero
• Update on library funding (no amount specified)
• United for Libraries Virtual Conference discount: $37.25 per person (1‑2), $24.58 (3‑6), $119.75 for whole group
• Presentation of ROI Report from the Nebraska Library Commission

City Council

The council will consider the first reading of an ordinance adding liquor license classes IB, L, M, Y, YK, Z, and ZK to the occupation tax. They will also set public hearings for a rezone of two tracts southwest of 21st Avenue and E. 27th Street from AR Agricultural Residential to O-P Office and Professional, and for a revision to the 2024 One Year Street Plan. Other actions include awarding a $109,600 bid for Veteran's Park Mini-Pitch Concrete Improvements to Mark Chrisman Trucking and authorizing bid specifications for the 42nd Street Mill and Overlay Project. The council will also consider ten special liquor licenses for Hight's Tavern's Bands on Broadway Summer Series and a community festival permit for Flyover Brewing Company's Flyover to Flyover event.

• Setting a public hearing for June 2, 2025 to consider rezoning parcels 010237089 and 010226966 southwest of 21st Ave & E 27th St from AR to O-P
• Approving bid specifications and advertising for the 42nd Street Mill and Overlay Project (Avenue I to west city limits, 5th Avenue to east city limits)
• Awarding bid for Veteran's Park Mini-Pitch Concrete Improvements to Mark Chrisman Trucking for $109,600
• First reading of ordinance adding liquor license classes IB, L, M, Y, YK, Z, ZK to occupation taxes
• Ten special liquor licenses for Hight's Tavern Bands on Broadway Summer Series at 18th Street Plaza (June–August 2025)

City Council

The City Council will conduct public hearings on rezoning 1902 W. Overland Drive from R-1A to C-3 and Blocks 2 & 4, Whistle Creek Subdivision from C-3 to M-1, plus amendments to zoning text for adult day services and parking surfaces. First readings of ordinances for these changes are also scheduled. Other actions include setting a May 19 public hearing on an LB840 report, awarding a bid for a $44,330.84 pickup truck and $158,679.88 hail damage repair, and discussing liquor licenses for the Bands on Broadway Summer Series.

• Public hearing to rezone 1902 W. Overland Drive from R-1A to C-3 Heavy Commercial
• Public hearing to rezone Blocks 2 & 4, Whistle Creek Subdivision from C-3 to M-1 Light Manufacturing
• First reading of ordinances for both rezones and zoning text amendments
• Award bid for Public Works pickup truck to Transwest Ford for $44,330.84
• Award bid for Public Works hail damage repair to Schank Roofing for $158,679.88

City Council

The City Council will set public hearings for May 5 on three rezoning requests and zoning text amendments, including a rezone of 1902 W. Overland Drive from R-1A to C-3 Heavy Commercial and of Whistle Creek Subdivision from C-3 to M-1. Additionally, it will consider awarding a $85,000 bid for Westmoor Park pickleball court paving, approve ten special liquor licenses for Bands on Broadway, and discuss a memorandum of agreement between the sheriff and police. The council will also receive the 2024 annual audit and March financial report, and hear an update on Riverside Discovery Center.

• Set public hearing for rezone of 1902 W. Overland Drive from R-1A to C-3 Heavy Commercial
• Set public hearing for rezone of Whistle Creek Subdivision Blocks 2 & 4 from C-3 to M-1 Light Manufacturing
• Consider awarding bid for Westmoor Park Pickleball Courts Paving to Mark Chrisman Trucking for $85,000
• Consider ten special designated liquor licenses for Rosita’s at Bands on Broadway Summer Series (June 5–August 7)
• First reading of ordinance removing term requirements for Economic Development Citizen Advisory Commission

Library Board

The Library Board will approve minutes from March and receive an update on the hiring of Elaine Bleisch as Library Director. New business includes an explanation of library funding, board CEUs, and summer reading programs. The Director's report and March statistics will also be presented.

• Approval of March 2025 meeting minutes
• Elaine Bleisch hired as Library Director
• Explanation of how the library is funded
• Board CEUs: United for Libraries Virtual Conference, July 29-30
• Summer Reading program discussion

Park, Cemetery, and Tree Board

The Park, Cemetery, and Tree Board will discuss and plan the Movies in the Park series, including dates, movie selections, and a contingency plan. Other business includes a recap of the Easter Egg Hunt, discussion of the Nebraska Memorial Forest, and a reimbursement request for a nonprofit corporation biennial report. The board will also approve minutes from February and hear financial updates.

• Plan Movies in the Park: dates, movie selections, contingency plan
• Recap of Easter Egg Hunt
• Discussion of Nebraska Memorial Forest
• Reimbursement to Larry for Nonprofit Corporation Biennial Report
• Approve minutes of February 12, 2025 meeting

The board approved the minutes from the December 11, 2024 meeting and accepted the financial report. For the Easter Egg Hunt, the board withdrew its motion to fund a new bunny suit, and Dan pledged to donate the needed money. Candy for the hunt will be ordered by the city at a cost similar to last year.

• Approved Dec 11 2024 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Accepted financial report (motion carried)
• Board withdrew motion to pay for Easter Egg Hunt bunny suit
• Dan committed to donate funds for the bunny suit

Board of Adjustment

The Scottsbluff Board of Adjustment holds a regular meeting with a single public hearing. The board will consider a variance request from Ben Nagel to reduce the required building setback for Lot 6, Block 3, Sunrise Hills Addition, located at 3717 Spruce Street. No other substantive decisions are on the agenda.

• Public hearing on variance request by Ben Nagel for building setback reduction at 3717 Spruce Street

Planning Commission

The Scottsbluff Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a plat vacation, a new subdivision plat (Rockstep Subdivision), two rezoning requests (Whistle Creek to M-1; 1902 W. Overland Drive to C-3), and two zoning text amendments (adult day care/respite definitions and off-street parking surface materials). The commission will also receive a staff update on the Comprehensive Plan and schedule the next meeting.

• Public hearing on plat vacation of Lots 2 & 3, Block 3, Northeast Second Addition Replat No. 3 (2302 & 2410 Frontage Road)
• Public hearing on preliminary and final plat of Blocks 1-3, Rockstep Subdivision (same Frontage Road addresses)
• Public hearing to rezone Blocks 2 & 4, Whistle Creek Subdivision from C-3 Heavy Commercial to M-1 Light Manufacturing and Industrial (west of city, near US 26 & NE 92)
• Public hearing to rezone part of Lot 1, Tax Lot 13, and accreted lands from R-1A Single-family Residential to C-3 Heavy Commercial (1902 W. Overland Drive)
• Public hearings on zoning text amendments: definitions of Adult Day Service Facility & Respite Care Service Facility, and off-street parking surface material requirements

Civil Service Commission

The Scottsbluff Civil Service Commission will consider certifying the Police Officer list and receive notice of a conditional offer of employment. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and possible executive session.

• Request to certify the Police Officer list
• Notification of a conditional offer of employment
• Approval of minutes from March 21, 2025 special meeting

City Council

The Scottsbluff City Council will consider approving the rezoning of a subdivision to residential use, awarding contracts for hail damage repairs and a new cemetery mower, and signing agreements for softball umpire coordination and mobile health services.

• Rezone Block 1, Pieper Family Subdivision from Agricultural to R-1A Single-Family Residential
• Award hail damage repair bid to Twin City Roofing & Sheet Metal for $106,320.30
• Award cemetery mower bid to Panhandle Automotive for $15,340 after trade
• Authorize Mayor to sign agreements for softball umpire coordination and mobile health services
• Approve Special Designated Liquor License for Next Young Professionals at 18th Street Plaza

Civil Service Commission

The Scottsbluff Civil Service Commission will meet to approve minutes from December 2024 and set test dates for police promotions and patrol officer positions. The meeting will also include a report on officer resignations and a closed session to interview a Patrol Officer candidate.

• Approve minutes from December 10, 2024
• Set test date for Captain and Sergeant promotions
• Set test date for police patrol officer
• Receive report on officer resignations
• Closed session to interview Patrol Officer candidate

Library Board

The board will vote on February 2025 meeting minutes and receive updates on maintenance issues (new back door installed, keyless entry, door closer ordered), the director search process, and a volunteer policy review. A monthly library report for February will also be presented.

• Approve February 2025 meeting minutes
• Maintenance update: new back door and keyless entry installed; new door closer ordered for leaking hydraulic fluid
• Director search update
• Volunteer policy review
• Monthly library report for February 2025

City Council

The Scottsbluff City Council will meet to approve the minutes from the last meeting, consider a rezoning request for a subdivision, and award a bid for a new truck. The council will also hold a public hearing on a liquor license and discuss a resolution to update bank signatures.

• Rezone Block 1, Pieper Family Subdivision (1605 W. 42nd Street) to R-1A
• Award bid for new 4x4 truck to Reganis Auto Center for $47,200
• Public hearing for Class C Liquor License at El Barrio Cantina (1802 E. 20th Place)
• Approve Special Designated Liquor License for West Nebraska Arts Center (106 E. 18th Street)
• Authorize agreement with M.C. Schaff Associates for Safe Streets for All Action Plan

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission will consider a request from Police Chief Brass to certify the Police Corporal and Detective Eligible List. They will also approve minutes from the February 28 special meeting and may enter executive session for personnel matters.

• Request by Chief Brass to certify the Police Corporal and Detective Eligible List
• Approval of minutes from the special meeting held February 28, 2025

Planning Commission

The Scottsbluff Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a rezone request for a tract at 1605 W. 42nd Street from Agricultural to R-1A and on a preliminary and final plat for Lot 3a, Block 1, Kings Acres Subdivision at 719 Mountain View Avenue. The meeting also includes approval of February minutes, a staff update, and scheduling of the April meeting.

• Public hearing to rezone a tract in Section 10 from Agricultural to R-1A, commonly identified as 1605 W. 42nd Street
• Public hearing on preliminary and final plat for Lot 3a, Block 1, Kings Acres Subdivision at 719 Mountain View Avenue
• Approval of minutes from February 10, 2025
• Staff report on Development Services Department update
• Next meeting scheduled for April 14, 2025

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a liquor license for In Out Liquor and consider several special event permits for Flyover Brewing Company. The body is also deciding on a new vehicle for the cemetery and a manager agreement for Riverside Park Campground.

• Bid award for a Kubota RTV-X1100 for the Cemetery to Sandberg Implement, Inc. for $21,816.22
• Public hearing for Class C Liquor License for ATTIOL, LLC d/b/a In Out Liquor at 615 S. Beltline Hwy E, Suite A
• Special Designated Liquor Licenses and Community Festival Permit for Flyover Brewing Company for events at 18th Street Plaza and 19th Street
• Bid specifications for hail repairs to city park facilities
• Agreement for Lori Lore to serve as Campground Host and Manager of Riverside Park Campground

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission and Personnel Advisory Board will hold a special meeting to conduct interviews for Patrol Corporal and Detective positions. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes and a possible executive session for candidate interviews. No other action items are listed.

• Executive session to interview Patrol Corporal and Detective candidates
• Approve minutes of the February 11, 2025 regular meeting
• Citizens may address non-scheduled business deemed an emergency

Liquor License Holders Investigatory Board

The Liquor License Holders Investigatory Board will consider two Class C liquor license applications: Attiol, LLC d/b/a In Out Liquor at 615 S Beltline Hwy E, Ste A, and El Barrio Cantina at 1802 East 20th Place. The board will also address a compliance issue concerning East ‘O’ Watering Hole at 503 East Overland. Minutes from the December 11, 2024 meeting will be approved, and any citizen business may be heard under item 5.

• Class C Liquor License Application – Attiol, LLC d/b/a In Out Liquor, 615 S Beltline Hwy E, Ste A
• Class C Liquor License Application – El Barrio Cantina, 1802 East 20th Place
• Liquor License Compliance Issue – East ‘O’ Watering Hole, 503 East Overland
• Approve December 11, 2024 meeting minutes
• Citizen business may be considered under item 5

Library Board

The Library Board will discuss maintenance updates including a water heater installation and keyless entry, review the city's volunteer policy regarding background checks, and update on the director search with four applicants. They will also consider foundation grants from the Nebraska Arts Council and State Historical Society, and revisit the suspended $2 guest pass fee for computer use.

• Water heater installation by Oregon Trail Plumbing scheduled for late February
• Keyless entry equipment ordered, installation coordinated with Mobius
• Director search: four applicants, interviews expected soon
• Foundation grants from Nebraska Arts Council and State Historical Society
• Revisit Computer Use Policy $2 guest pass fee (suspended since Sept 2023)

City Council

The council will approve the minutes from the February 3, 2025 meeting and set a public hearing on March 3, 2025 for a Class C liquor license for ATTIOL, LLC. It will approve bid specifications for a new ¾‑ton 4×4 truck for the Environmental Services Department and authorize advertising for bids. The council will also consider the Intralinks claim and discuss the Micro TIF application for the 1715 Broadway Redevelopment Project.

• Approve minutes of the February 3, 2025 regular meeting
• Set public hearing March 3, 2025 for Class C liquor license for ATTIOL, LLC, 615 S. Beltline Hwy E, Suite A
• Approve bid specs for purchase of a new ¾‑ton 4×4 truck for Environmental Services; advertise for bids due March 11, 2025
• Consider and take action on Intralinks claim for $7,852.82
• Discuss and approve Micro TIF application for 1715 Broadway Redevelopment Project and authorize mayor to sign resolution

Park, Cemetery, and Tree Board

The Scottsbluff Park, Cemetery, and Tree Board will meet to approve minutes from December 2024, receive financial reports for the Park and Cemetery foundations, and hear updates from staff. New business includes planning the Easter Egg Hunt scheduled for April 12 at Lander's Soccer Complex and discussing dates and movie selection for Movies in the Park. The board will also schedule the next meeting for April 9, 2025.

• Easter Egg Hunt planned for April 12, 2025, at Lander's Soccer Complex; new bunny costume, candy, and eggs discussed
• Movies in the Park: dates and movie selection to be discussed
• Approval of minutes from the December 11, 2024 meeting
• Financial reports for Park Foundation and Cemetery Foundation
• Next meeting scheduled for April 9, 2025

Civil Service Commission

The Scottsbluff Civil Service Commission will meet to approve minutes from January 31 and consider requests to certify the Police Chief Eligible List and set a test date for Police Patrol Officers. The Fire Chief will also present the 2024 Fire Annual Report.

• Approve minutes for special meeting held January 31, 2025
• Request to certify Police Chief Eligible List
• Request to set test date for Police Patrol Officer
• Present 2024 Fire Annual Report

City Council

The City Council will consider approving a $141,000 bid for a slide gate replacement project and a revised interlocal agreement with Terrytown for construction permits and inspections. Other business includes approval of meeting minutes, excusing a council member's absence, and receiving the 2024 Annual Fire Department Report.

• Award $141,000 bid to Midwest Mechanical Industrial Services for slide gate replacement
• Revised Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with Terrytown for construction permits and inspections
• Approve minutes of January 21, 2025 regular meeting
• Excuse absence of Council Member McKerrigan from January 21 meeting
• Receive 2024 Annual Fire Department Report

Civil Service Commission

The commission will consider staff reports that include interviews with the Police Chief. It will also approve minutes from the January 10 and January 14 meetings. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as roll call, public information, and the possibility of an executive session.

• Approve minutes from the special meeting on Jan 10, 2025 and the regular meeting on Jan 14, 2025
• Review staff reports containing Police Chief interview information
• Potential closed executive session if deemed necessary

City Council

The council will hold a public hearing and consider a resolution to approve a Redevelopment Plan from Northfield Retirement Communities, Inc. for the Garden Homes Redevelopment Project. Other business includes consent calendar items: approving minutes, acknowledging two sewer claims with no action, appointing James Guzman to the Park, Cemetery & Tree Board, and a claim from Intralinks for $18,307.54 removed from consent calendar. The council will also receive the December 2024 Financial Report.

• Public hearing and resolution on Northfield Retirement Communities Garden Homes Redevelopment Project
• Appointment of James Guzman to Park, Cemetery & Tree Board (term ending September 30, 2029)
• Claim from Intralinks for $18,307.54 removed from consent calendar
• Acknowledgment of sewer claims from Steven Hewett (1330 6th Ave) and Adain Sakala (2424 Avenue F) with no action
• Receive December 2024 Financial Report

Community Redevelopment Authority

The Community Redevelopment Authority will review a redevelopment plan, conduct a cost-benefit analysis, and vote on resolutions to approve the plan and forward it to the City Council. They will also review a redevelopment contract and consider authorizing a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) note.

• Review and approval of the Redevelopment Plan
• Conduct a Cost-Benefit Analysis
• Resolution to approve Redevelopment Plan and forward to City Council
• Review and approval of Redevelopment Contract
• Resolution to approve Redevelopment Contract and authorize TIF Note

Library Board

The Library Board will consider and vote on an updated volunteer policy. The meeting will also review maintenance updates for the cooling tower, staff door, keyless entry equipment, and sliding glass doors. Additional items include a new library director conversation and routine reports on library statistics and recertification credits.

• Vote on revised Volunteer Policy (requires board approval)
• Update on cooling tower maintenance – heat exchanger pending
• Staff door ordered and awaiting delivery
• Keyless entry equipment ordered, ready for installation
• Quotes pending for sliding glass doors from Paul Reed and Thompson Glass

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission will consider a request from the Interim Police Chief to certify the Police Officer Eligible List. This is the only substantive item on the agenda; the meeting otherwise consists of procedural items.

• Interim Police Chief requests certification of the Police Officer Eligible List

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the Redevelopment Plan for the Northfield Retirement Communities Garden Homes Project and consider a resolution recommending approval. They will also hear a progress report on the Comprehensive Plan from Marvin Planning Consultants. Other items include approval of December 9, 2024, minutes and scheduling the February 10, 2025, meeting.

• Public hearing on the Redevelopment Plan for the Northfield Retirement Communities Garden Homes Project
• Resolution recommending approval of the redevelopment plan
• Progress report on Comprehensive Plan by Marvin Planning Consultants
• Approval of December 9, 2024, Planning Commission minutes
• Scheduling next meeting for February 10, 2025

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission will hear a report from Chief Spencer regarding a resignation and his own retirement from law enforcement. He will recommend appointing Captain Kite and Captain Brass as interim Police Chief. The commission will also enter executive session to interview patrol officer candidates.

• Report on a resignation and retirement of Police Chief Spencer
• Appointment of Captain Kite and Captain Brass as interim Police Chief
• Executive session to interview patrol officer candidates
• Approval of minutes from December 10, 2024 meeting

City Council

At its regular meeting, the Scottsbluff City Council will conduct a public hearing on a Class M Bottle Club Liquor License for T & A Investments, LLC d/b/a Billiards Unlimited at 1223 3rd Avenue, then consider recommending it to the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission. The consent calendar includes approving meeting minutes, setting a January 21 public hearing for the Northfield Retirement Communities Garden Homes Redevelopment Project, approving revised plans for the wastewater treatment plant slide gate replacement and authorizing bids, and acknowledging a liability claim from Tansy Lynn Reed. Other action items include approving a Community Clean Up event, selecting M.C. Schaff & Associates for the Safe Streets for All Implementation Project, and signing a certificate of compliance and a retirement plan amendment. No financial amounts are specified in the agenda.

• Public hearing and possible action on Class M Bottle Club Liquor License for Billiards Unlimited at 1223 3rd Avenue
• Setting a public hearing for January 21 on Northfield Retirement Communities Garden Homes Redevelopment Project
• Approving revised plans for slide gate replacement at Wastewater Treatment Plant and authorizing bids due January 27
• Acknowledging liability claim from Tansy Lynn Reed at 2602 4th Ave., Apt. #4, forwarded to insurance carrier
• Consideration of M.C. Schaff & Associates for Safe Streets for All Implementation Project engineering services