Fremont, Nebraska
Fremont Nebraska average (US Census ACS)
Population27,321
Per-capita income$33,144
Median home value$194,400
Typical home value $261,080 +5.5% yr/yr · +33% 5-yr
Próximas reuniones
Mon Jul 27, 2026
Board of Adjustment
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BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MEETING
July 27th, 2026 – 4:30 p.m.
City Council Chambers
Fremont Municipal Building
400 East Military Ave.
Fremont, Nebraska
1. Meeting called to order.
2. Roll call.
3. Overview of role and duties of Board of Adjustment.
4. Election of Vice Chair.
5. A request by Casey's Retail Company for a variance to increase the allowable
square footage for a pole sign from one hundred twenty (120) square feet to three
hundred seventy-four (374) square feet and sixty (60) feet in height and a second
pole sign twenty-five (25) feet tall with an eighty-two (82) square feet sign. The
property is zoned FC - Flex Commercial District. The property is generally located
at 4461 N. Broad Street Fremont, NE 68025.
6. Adjourn Meeting.
THIS MEETING WAS PRECEDED BY PUBLICIZED NOTICE IN THE FREMONT TRIBUNE, THE AGENDA
DISPLAYED IN THE LOBBY OF THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING AND POSTED ONLINE AT
WWW.FREMONTNE.GOV IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE NEBRASKA OPEN MEETINGS ACT, A COPY OF
WHICH IS POSTED CONTINUALLY IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION, AND SAID
MEETING IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. A COPY OF THE AGENDA WAS ALSO KEPT CONTINUALLY
CURRENT AND AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC IN THE PRINCIP AL OFFICE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF
PLANNING, 400 EAST MILITARY AVENUE. THE PLANNING COMMISSION RESERVES THE RIGHT TO
ADJUST THE ORDER OF ITEMS ON THIS AGENDA.
Staff Report
TO: Board of Adjustment
FROM: Jeffrey B Ray, AICP, Director of Planning
DATE: July 20, 2025
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Reuniones recientes
Tue Jul 21, 2026
Business Improvement District
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Downtown Business Improvement District Board
Tuesday July 21, 2026
12:00 P.M.
Fremont Art Association, 92 West 6 th Street Fremont NE
1. Meeting called to order, announcement of Open Public Meeting Law and Roll Call
2. Approval of the Minutes of the June 16, 2026 Meeting.
3. Discussion and possible aciton on homless in downtown.
4. Discussion and possible action on Christmas decorations.
5. Report from the city on parking lots
6. Discussion and possible action on the speaker system
7. Committee reports:
1. Financial Report
2. Marketing Committee report
3. Future Projects Committee Report
4. Design Committee Report
5. Comments from the public
8. MainStreet Report – Lainey Paquette
Our Next meeting will be August 18, 2026 at 92 West 6 th Street.
Agenda posted at the Municipal building on july 17, 2026. The Board reserves the right to go into Executive Session when necessary. A copy of the Open
Meeting Law is available for review by the public. The Board reserves the right to adjust the order of the items on this agenda.
Mon Jul 20, 2026
Planning Commission
Planning Commission to consider fuel sales permit and subdivision plans
The Fremont Planning Commission will meet to approve minutes, consider a conditional use permit for a fuel sales convenience store, and review subdivision and planned development amendment requests.
- Conditional Use Permit for Casey's Retail Store at 4461 N. Broad Street
- Preliminary Plat for VA clinic subdivision in Diers 4th Addition
- Planned Development Amendment for Fire Station at 757 N. Johnson Rd
- Approval of June 15, 2026 Planning Commission minutes
- Review of Comprehensive Plan Action MATRIX
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REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
July 20th, 2026 - 5:00 p.m.
City Council Chambers
Fremont Municipal Building
400 East Military Ave.
Fremont, Nebraska
1. Meeting called to order.
2. Roll call.
3. Dispense with the reading and approve the minutes of June 15th, 2026, Planning
Commission meeting as prepared.
4. A request by Casey's Retail Store for a Conditional Use Permit for convenience
store with fuel sales in a FC - Flex Commercial District. The property is generally
located at 4461 N. Broad Street Fremont, NE 68025.
5. A request by Brett Powell (Highlands Enterprises, LLC) for a Preliminary Plat and
Final Plat submission for subdividing parcels for the purpose of developing Lot 1
into a VA clinic. The property is generally located in lot 5, block 5, Diers 4th
Addition and the east 124 feet of outlot B, Diers 8th Addition and unplatted
remnant parcel between Fremont, NE 68025.
6. A request by the City of Fremont for a Planned Development Amendment to Lot 1
Johnson Park Subdivision in the Johnson Mixed Use Planned Development,
generally located at 757 N. Johnson Rd. Fremont, NE 68025. The proposed
amendment will change the existing entitlement from school expansion and
residential to a Fire Station on the 5.6 acres parcel.
7. Adjourn Meeting.
THIS MEETING WAS PRECEDED BY PUBLICIZED NOTICE IN THE FREMONT TRIBUNE, THE AGENDA
DISPLAYED IN THE LOBBY OF THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING AND POSTED ONLINE AT
WWW.FREMONTNE.GOV IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE NEBRASKA OPEN MEETINGS
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Mon Jul 20, 2026
Library Board
Library Board to discuss communicating library value to stakeholders
The Keene Memorial Library Board will review the director's report and June 2026 expenditures. The board will also watch and discuss a webinar regarding the 'E's of Libraries' to improve communication with elected officials and community leaders.
- Review of June 2026 Library Expenditures Reports
- Discussion of 'What's Your E™? - The E's of Libraries ®' webinar content
- Library Director's report on the transition to the CivicPlus website platform
- Update on Board Continuing Education (CE) hours
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Keene Memorial Library Board Meeting
Pinnacle Bank Board Room (1st Floor)
1030 N Broad St, Fremont NE 68025
6:30 P.M.
July 20, 2026
AGENDA
Call to Order/Notice of Meeting
1. Roll Call
2. Motion to adopt the current agenda for July 20, 2026, regular meeting
3. Dispense with and approve June 15, 2026, minutes (attachment)
4. Reports
a. Library Director’s Report
i. Month in Review – (attachment)
ii. Statistics – (attachment)
iii. Board CE Update (need 20 hours by 12/7/2028 – project having 5 as of
7/21/2026)
b. Friends of the Library Report
c. Finance-Library Expenditures Reports for June 2026 (attachment)
5. CE Opportunity: What's Your E™? - The E's of Libraries ® – 60-minute webinar
recording from United for Libraries. Description: You know that your library is vital to
your community, but how do you communicate its importance to elected officials,
community leaders, funders, and other key stakeholders? How can you talk about what
your library does using their language? Learn how to use The E’s of Libraries® –
Education, Employment, Entrepreneurship, Empowerment, and Engagement – to
demonstrate why your library is essential.
6. Discussion of What’s Your E™? – The E’s of Libraries ® content
7. Adjournment
Next Regular Board Meeting – Monday, August 17, 2026, Pinnacle Bank Board Room
Agenda posted online at www.fremontne.gov/library and emailed to Library Board members on
July 15, 2026. This meeting is preceded by a publicized notice in t
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Fri Jul 17, 2026
Airport Advisory Committee
Airport Advisory Committee reviews beacon light estimate and taxiway progress
The committee will review an estimate for beacon light installation and receive updates on parallel taxiway reconstruction and the Airport Layout Plan (ALP). The meeting also includes updates on the budget, maintenance, and the firework display schedule.
- Beacon light installation estimate presented by Eric Johnson
- Parallel Taxiway Reconstruction update
- Airport Layout Plan (ALP) update
- Discussion of board vacancies
- Budget status update
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AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
July 17th, 2026
8:15 A.M.
Fremont Municipal Airport Terminal Building
West 23rd Street, Fremont, Nebraska
1. Meeting called to order with Open Meetings Act announcement.
2. Roll call.
3. Approval of the June 19th, 2026 meeting minutes.
4. Estimate on Beacon Light Installation Presented by Eric Johnson.
5. Parallel Taxiway Reconstruction Update.
6. ALP Update.
7. Firework Display Schedule Update.
8. Discuss Board Vacancies.
9. Budget Status Update.
10. Action Items to Discuss – None.
11. Maintenance Items Update.
12. Adjournment.
The agenda was distributed to the Mayor, City Council, and Advisory Committee members on July 15th,
2026. The official current copy is available at City Hall, 400 East Military, Public Works Department Office.
The Advisory Committee reserves the right to go into Executive Session when necessary. A copy of the
Open Meeting Law is posted at the Airport terminal building for review by the public. The Board reserves the
right to adjust the order of items on this agenda.
Thu Jul 16, 2026
Public Safety Answering Point
PSAP Board discusses radio upgrades and backup center space
The PSAP Governance Board is meeting to discuss unbudgeted costs for ORION microwave network upgrades. The board will also consider proposing a 911 backup center at a satellite fire station and review information regarding equipment vendors.
- Unbudgeted invoice for ORION microwave network upgrades
- Proposal for 911 backup center space in satellite fire station
- Information on 911 equipment vendor for new PSAP
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400 East Military Avenue, Fremont, NE 68025-5141
Administration • Phone: 402-727-2630 • Fax: 402-727-2667
PSAP GOVERNANCE BOARD MEETING
Meeting Room – 1st Floor Police Dept
725 N. Park Ave, Fremont
July 16, 2026 – 8:00 a.m.
AGENDA
1. Meeting called to order
2. Open Meeting Act
3. Roll Call
4. Approve minutes December 2, 2025 meeting.
5. Discussion and action on unbudgeted invoice for ORION microwave network
upgrades.
6. Propose 911 backup center space in satellite fire station
7. Present information on 911 equipment vendor for new PSAP
8. Adjourn
A current copy of the meeting agenda is available in the Communications Center at 725 N. Park
December 2, 2025
PSAP GOVERNANCE BOARD MEETING
MINUTES
Meeting Room – 1st Floor Police Dept.
725 N. Park Ave, Fremont
7:30 a.m.
A meeting of the Fremont/Dodge County PSAP (public safety answering point) Governing Board
was held on December 2, 2025, in the first floor meeting room of the Fremont Police
Department at 725 N. Park Avenue, Fremont, Nebraska. The meeting was called to order by
Mayor Dev Sookram at 7:30 a.m. The meeting was preceded by a publicized notice in the
Fremont Tribune and the agenda displayed in the Fremont Police/PSAP lobby and is open to the
public. A copy of the open meeting law is available for public inspection.
Roll call showed Board Members Dev Sookram, Blair Horner, Bob Missel, Greg Beam, and Mark
Jensen present in the room. James Vaugh
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Tue Jul 14, 2026
City Council
Council to consider $450,000 economic development award and utility rate updates
The City Council will review a $450,000 Local Option Economic Development Fund award for Quad County Property Management LLC. The body is also considering second readings for 2026-2027 electric, natural gas, sewer, and water rates.
- Resolution 2026-145: $450,000 Local Option Economic Development Fund award to Quad County Property Management LLC
- Resolution 2026-181: One-year property and liability policy renewal for $1,094,805
- Ordinances 5743-5746: Setting 2026 and 2027 rates for electric, natural gas, sewer, and water
- Resolution 2026-179: 4-year uniform rental agreement with Cintas for $78,374 per year
- Resolution 2026-183: Services Agreement with Keep Fremont Beautiful for $16,000 per year
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✓ Decidido: City Council approved $1.09M property and liability policy renewal
The council adopted the meeting agenda and consent agenda items unanimously. It approved several resolutions including a $450,000 economic development award to Quad County Property Management LLC and a $1,094,805 renewal of the city’s property and liability insurance policy. The council also authorized special events, utility rate ordinances, and the appointment of Stan Darling to the Board of Adjustment.
- Adopted amended agenda – vote 6-0
- Consented to Mayor's appointment of Stan Darling to Board of Adjustment – vote 6-0
- Approved consent agenda items (3,4,6-7,9,11-14,16) – vote 6-0
- Authorized Rotary Club Fly-In Breakfast event at Fremont Municipal Airport – vote 6-0
- Approved $450,000 Local Option Economic Development Fund award to Quad County Property Management LLC – vote 6-0
- Authorized renewal of city’s property and liability policy for $1,094,805 – vote 6-0
- Passed second readings of utility rate ordinances for electric, natural gas, sewer, and water – vote 6-0 each
- Authorized $16,000 per year Services Agreement with Keep Fremont Beautiful – vote 6-0
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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
July 14, 2026 - 7:00 PM
City Council Chambers 400 East Military, Fremont NE
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
MAYOR COMMENTS: There will be no discussion from the Council or the public regarding
comments made by the Mayor. Should anyone have questions regarding the comments, please
contact the Mayor after the meeting
1. Motion to adopt agenda for the July 14, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting
CONSENT AGENDA: All items in the consent agenda are considered to be routine by the City
Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items
unless a Council Member or Staff so requests, in which eve nt the item will be removed from the
consent agenda and considered separately.
2. Motion to approve July 1, 2026 through July 14, 2026 claims and authorize checks to be
drawn on the proper accounts
3. Motion to dispense with and approve June 30, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
4. Motion to receive report of the Treasury
5. Motion to approve the Cement/Asphalt/Excavate workers license applications as
presented subject to fulfillment of all licensing requirements
6. Motion to authorize the City Clerk to sign the outdoor Special Designated License Local
Recommendation for Archbishop Bergan for an event on August 22, 2026
7. Resolution 2026-158 authorizing the special event request of Fremont Rotary Club for use
of a portion of the Fremont Municipal Airport for August 22 and August 23
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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
July 14, 2026 - 7:00 PM
City Council Chambers 400 East Military, Fremont NE
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER Following the Pledge of Allegiance, Mayor Sookram called the
Regular City Council Meeting to order and stated that a copy of the open meeting law is posted
continually for public inspection located near the entrance door by the agendas.
ROLL CALL Roll call showed Councilmembers Ganem, Lathrop, Jensen, Horner, Peterson,
Vaughan present. Marsh , Von Behren absent. 6 Members present, 2 Member s absent.
MAYOR COMMENTS: There will be no discussion from the Council or the public regarding
comments made by the Mayor. Should anyone have questions regarding the comments, please
contact the Mayor after the meeting
1. Motion to adopt agenda for the July 14, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting Motion
made by Horner, seconded by Jensen to remove item 10 from the July 14, 2026 Regular
City Council Meeting . Voting Yea: Ganem, Lathrop, Jensen, Horner, Peterson, Vaughan.
Absent: Marsh , Von Behren . Motion carried 6 -0. Motion made by Horner, seconded by
Jensen to adopt the agenda for the July 14, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting as
amended. Voting Yea: Ganem, Lathrop, Jensen, Horner, Peterson, Vaughan. Absent:
Marsh, Von Behren. Motion carried 6-0.
APPOINTMENTS:
2. Motion to consent to the Mayor ’s appointment of Stan Darling to the Board of
Adjustment Motion made by Vaughan, seconded by Jensen to consent to the Mayor ’s
appointment of Stan Darli
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Tue Jul 14, 2026
Utility and Infrastructure Board (June 2017 - Present)
Board recommends new utility rate ordinances and infrastructure contracts
The Utility and Infrastructure Board met to review various service agreements, infrastructure projects, and upcoming utility rate changes. The board recommended several actions to the City Council, including new electric, natural gas, sewer, and water rate ordinances for 2026 and 2027.
- Recommended JEO contract for lead service line replacement consulting ($662,170)
- Recommended Forvis Mazars, LLP agreement for consulting and auditing ($124,000 plus up to $15,000)
- Recommended Luther Road South Phase 2 Project final acceptance ($54,451.35)
- Proposed new electric, natural gas, sewer, and water rate ordinances for 2026-2027
- Proposed contract with Thiele Geotech for 5th Street drainage ditch radar
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✓ Decidido: Board approved a $78,373.88‑per‑year uniform rental contract with Cintas
The Utility and Infrastructure Board voted to recommend three contracts to the City Council. It approved a $5,915 contract with Thiele Geotech for ground‑penetrating radar on the 5th Street drainage ditch. It also approved a service agreement with Great Plans Communications for fiber‑optic at John C. Fremont Park Amphitheater and a four‑year uniform rental agreement with Cintas at $78,373.88 per year. All motions passed unanimously.
- Approved recommendation for $5,915 Thiele Geotech GPR contract (5‑0)
- Approved recommendation for Great Plans fiber‑optic service at John C Fremont Park Amphitheater (5‑0)
- Approved recommendation for 4‑year uniform rental agreement with Cintas at $78,373.88 per year (5‑0)
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UTILITY & INFRASTRUCTURE BOARD
July 14, 2026 - 4:00 P.M.
Fremont Municipal Building, City Council Chambers
400 East Military, Fremont, Nebraska
REGULAR MEETING:
1. Meeting called to order
2. Roll call
CONSENT AGENDA: All items in the consent agenda are considered to be routine by the Utility
and I nfrastructure Board and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion
of these items unless a Board Member or a citizen so requests, in which event the item will be
removed from the consent agenda and considered separately.
3. Approve Minutes of June 30, 2026
4. Consider Accounts Payable through July 14, 2026
REGULAR AGENDA:
5. Consider contract with Thiele Geotech for ground penetrating radar for 5th Street drainage
ditch
6. Consider authoriz ing the Mayor to execute a Service Agreement with Great Plans
Communications for fiber optic connection at John C Fremont Park Amphitheater
7. Consider Uniform Rental Agreement with Cintas
8. General Manager Update
a. Finance and Accounting Overview
9. Adjournment
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he agenda was posted at the Municipal Building on July 9, 2026. The agenda and enclosures are distributed to the Board
and posted on the City of Fremont’s website. The official current copy of the agenda is available at Municipal Building, 400
East Military, office of the City Administrator. A copy of the Open Meeting Law is posted in the City Council Chambers for
review by the public. The Utility & Infrastructure Board reserves the right to adjus
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CITY OF FREMONT UTILITY AND INFRASTRUCTURE BOARD
July 14, 2026 - 4:00 P.M.
A meeting of the Utility and Infrastructure Board was held on July 14, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. in the Fremont Municipal Building, City Council Chambers at 400 East Military, Fremont, Nebraska. The meeting was preceded by publicized notice in the Fremont Tribune and the agenda displayed in the Municipal Building. The meeting was open to the public. A continually current copy of the agenda was available for public inspection at the office of the City Administrator, 400 East Military. The agenda was distributed to the Utility and Infrastructure Board on July 9, 2026, and posted, along with the supporting documents, on the City’s website. A copy of the open meeting law is posted continually for public inspection.
ROLL CALL
Roll call showed Board Members Bolton, Fryklind, Taylor, Wiese, Wilson present. 5 members present. Others in attendance included Jeff Shanahan, Utility Gen. Mgr.; Troy Schaben, Asst. Utility Gen. Mgr.; Dan Gillis, Dir. of Public Works; Scott Seelhoff, WWTP Supt.; Anna Allen, City Engineer; Patty Hernandez, Grant Asst.; Dan Reznicek, Power Plant Supt.; Angie Olson, Executive Assistant-Comm & Grants; Eric Fuhrmeister, Water/Wastewater Supt.; Dean Kavan, Store Sup.; Cari Hoffart, Street Supt; and Chris Gunderson, Dir. of Information Systems.
CONSENT AGENDA
Moved by Member Bolton and seconded by Member Fryklind to approve items 3 and 4 (Approve Minutes from June 30, 2026 and Approve Accounts P
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Thu Jul 9, 2026
Civil Service Commission
Civil Service Commission to appoint legal counsel and investigator
The Civil Service Commission will meet to approve minutes, appoint legal counsel and an investigator for a citizen petition, and conduct police officer interviews. The meeting is open to the public.
- Appointment of Ryan Kunhart of Dvorak Law
- Appointment of Commission Investigator
- Police Officer Interviews
- Approval of February 11, 2026 minutes
- Review of Open Meeting Rules
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CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING
July 9 , 2026
Large Conference Room , 2 nd Floor
400 East Military, Fremont NE
8 :00 A .M.
AGENDA
1 . Meeting called to order
2 . Review Posting of Open Meeting Rules
3 . Roll call
4 . Approve minutes of February 11, 2026 , meeting
5 . Appointment of Ryan Kunhart of Dvorak Law to represent the Commission regarding citizen petition.
6 . Appointment of Commission Investigator regarding citizen petition.
7 . Police Officer Interviews (May go into executive s ession)
8 . Adjournment
Agenda posted at the Municipal Building on Ju ly 7 , 2026 . Agenda distributed to the Civil Service Commission on Ju ly 7 , 2026 . This meeting is
preceded by publicized notice in the Fremont Tribune and the agenda is displayed in the Municipal Building and is open to the public . The
official current copy is available at City Hall, 400 East Military, City Clerk ’s during normal business hours . The Civil Service Commission reserves
the right to go into Executive Session at any time. A copy of the Open Meeting Law is posted in the Large Conference Room for review by the
public. The City of Fremont reserves the right to adjust the order of items on this agenda.
Tue Jun 30, 2026
City Council
Primera lectura de las ordenanzas de tarifas de electricidad, gas, alcantarillado y agua
El Concejo Municipal llevará a cabo las primeras lecturas de las ordenanzas que establecen las tarifas de electricidad, gas natural, alcantarillado y agua para el Departamento de Servicios Públicos de Fremont para 2026-2027. Otros asuntos nuevos incluyen una adjudicación de desarrollo económico de $475,000 a Habitat for Humanity y un contrato de consultoría de $662,170 para la sustitución de líneas de servicio de plomo. La agenda de consentimiento cubre 24 artículos de rutina que incluyen arrendamientos de equipos, un acuerdo de auditoría y la retirada de una coalición de residuos sólidos.
- Primera lectura de las ordenanzas que establecen las tarifas de electricidad, gas, alcantarillado y agua para 2026-2027 (Artículos 32-35)
- Resolución 2026-146: Adjudicación de $475,000 del Local Option Economic Development Fund a Fremont Area Habitat for Humanity
- Resolución 2026-164: Contrato de $662,170 con JEO para Servicios de Consultoría de Sustitución de Líneas de Servicio de Plomo
- Ordenanza 5747: Cambio de zonificación condicional de R1 a R2 para Washington Heights 6th Addition (primera lectura)
- Ordenanza 5748: Ordenanza de emergencia que enmienda los impuestos de recolección de basura y de ocupación (primera lectura, segunda lectura suspendida)
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✓ Decidido: Fremont council approves $475K Habitat grant and utility rate ordinances
The Fremont City Council approved a $475,000 economic development grant for Habitat for Humanity and authorized a $662,170 contract for lead service line replacement consulting. The council also passed an emergency ordinance updating garbage hauling taxes and approved zoning changes for a residential development at Washington Heights 6th Addition. First readings were held for 2026–2027 electric, gas, sewer, and water rate adjustments that will apply to customer bills next year.
- Approved $475,000 economic development grant for Fremont Area Habitat for Humanity (7-0)
- Authorized $662,170 contract with JEO for lead service line replacement consulting services (7-0)
- Approved emergency ordinance amending garbage hauling and occupation taxes on haulers (7-0)
- Approved zoning change from R1 to R2 for Washington Heights 6th Addition lots 6A-10B, Block 1 (7-0)
- Approved consent agenda items including utility agreements, equipment leases, and a $57,406 co-responder agreement with Lutheran Family Services (7-0)
- Recommended Class C liquor license location change for Reinita Restaurant to the state commission (7-0)
- Continued animal control code amendment to July 14, 2026 meeting (7-0)
- Held first readings for 2026–2027 electric, natural gas, sewer, and water rate ordinances (7-0)
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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
June 30, 2026 - 7:00 PM
Public Comment – 6:30 PM
City Council Chambers 400 East Military, Fremont NE
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
MAYOR COMMENTS: There will be no discussion from the Council or the public regarding
comments made by the Mayor. Should anyone have questions regarding the comments, please
contact the Mayor after the meeting
1. Motion to adopt current agenda for the June 30, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
2. Resolution 2026-151 making a recommendation to the Nebraska Liquor Control
Commission for a Class C liquor license location change application of Reinita Restaurant
to 709 N Broad St
3. Resolution 2026-152 making a recommendation to the Nebraska Liquor Control
Commission for a manager amendment for Innexcea Hospitality dba Fairfield Inn & Suites
at 2410 N Yager Rd
4. Ordinance 5747 conditionally approving zoning change from R1 to R2 for Washington
Heights 6th Addition lots 6A-10B, Block 1 at the request of Quad County Property
Management (first reading)
CONSENT AGENDA: All items in the consent agenda are considered to be routine by the City
Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items
unless a Council Member or Staff so requests, in which event the item will b e removed from the
consent agenda and considered separately.
5. Motion to approve June 10, 2026 through June 30, 2026 claims and authorize checks to
be drawn on the pr
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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
June 30, 2026 - 7:00 PM
Public Comment – 6:30 PM
City Council Chambers 400 East Military, Fremont NE
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER Following the Pledge of Allegiance, Mayor Sookram called the
Regular City Council Meeting to order and stated that a copy of the open meeting law is posted
continually for public inspection located near the entrance door by the agendas.
ROLL CALL Roll call showed Councilmembers Ganem, Lathrop, Jensen, Horner, Peterson,
Vaughan, Von Behren present. Marsh absent. 7 Members present, 1 Member absent.
MAYOR COMMENTS: There will be no discussion from the Council or the public regarding
comments made by the Mayor. Should anyone have questions regarding the comments, please
contact the Mayor after the meeting .
1. Motion to adopt current agenda for the June 30, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting
Motion made by Horner, seconded by Ganem to adopt current agenda for the June 30,
2026 Regular City Council Meeting. Voting Yea: Ganem, Lathrop, Jensen, Horner,
Peterson, Vaughan, Von Behren. Absent: Marsh. Motion carried 7-0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
2. Resolution 2026-151 making a recommendation to the Nebraska Liquor Control
Commission for a Class C liquor license location change application of Reinita
Restaurant to 709 N Broad St Mayor Sookram opened the public hearing, after receiving
no public comments, Mayor Sookram closed the public hearing. Motion made by
Vaughan, seconded by Horner to make a recommendation to the Nebraska L
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Tue Jun 30, 2026
Utility and Infrastructure Board (June 2017 - Present)
La Junta considerará nuevas tarifas de electricidad, gas, alcantarillado y agua; contrato de $662K para tuberías de plomo
La Junta de Servicios Públicos e Infraestructura considerará reemplazar cuatro ordenanzas de tarifas de servicios públicos (electricidad, gas natural, alcantarillado, agua) con nuevas, un contrato de $662,170 para consultoría de reemplazo de líneas de servicio de plomo y varios arrendamientos de equipos. También recibirán un informe financiero trimestral y considerarán la ratificación de una declaración de emergencia para los límites de gastos. La reunión incluye artículos de consentimiento para actas y cuentas por pagar.
- Derogar y reemplazar la Ordenanza de Tarifas Eléctricas No. 5704 con la No. 5743
- Derogar y reemplazar la Ordenanza de Tarifas de Gas Natural No. 5680 con la No. 5744
- Derogar y reemplazar la Ordenanza de Tarifas de Alcantarillado No. 5666 con la No. 5745
- Derogar y reemplazar la Ordenanza de Tarifas de Agua No. 5693 con la No. 5746
- Considerar contrato con JEO para Servicios de Consultoría de Reemplazo de Líneas de Servicio de Plomo por $662,170
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✓ Decidido: Board recommends new utility rates and lead service line consulting contract
The Utility and Infrastructure Board recommended several rate ordinances for 2026-2027 and a $662,170 consulting contract for lead service line replacement. The board also recommended approvals for engineering services, auditing fees, and infrastructure repairs.
- Recommended $662,170 JEO contract for Lead Service Line Replacement Consulting (4-0)
- Recommended Ordinance 5743 for 2026-2027 electric rates (4-0)
- Recommended Ordinance 5744 for 2026-2027 natural gas rates (4-0)
- Recommended Ordinance 5745 for 2026-2027 sewer rates (4-0)
- Recommended Ordinance 5746 for 2026-2027 water rates (4-0)
- Recommended $124,000 plus up to $15,000 consulting agreement with Forvis Mazars, LLP (4-0)
- Approved three one-year equipment leases with Nebraska Machinery Company (4-0)
- Recommended final acceptance of Luther Road South Phase 2 Project and $54,451.35 payment (4-0)
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UTILITY & INFRASTRUCTURE BOARD
June 30, 2026 - 4:00 P.M.
Fremont Municipal Building, 2nd Floor Conference Room
400 East Military, Fremont, Nebraska
REGULAR MEETING:
1. Meeting called to order
2. Roll call
CONSENT AGENDA: All items in the consent agenda are considered to be routine by the Utility
and Infrastructure Board and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion
of these items unless a Board Member or a citizen so requests, in which event the item will be
removed from the consent agenda and considered separately.
3. Approve Minutes of June 9, 2026
4. Consider Accounts Payable through June 30, 2026
REGULAR AGENDA:
5. Consider Proposal from P&E Engineering Co. for Engineering Design Services for Substation G
Terminal Relocation
6. Receive Quarterly Financial Report
7. Consider Contract with JEO for Lead Service Line Replacement Consulting Services in the
amount of $662,170
8. Consider Agreement with Nebraska Machinery Company for a One-Year Lease of a Caterpillar
303.5 Mini Excavator
9. Consider Agreement with Nebraska Machinery Company for a One-Year Lease of a Caterpillar
305 Mini Excavator
10. Consider Agreement with Nebraska Machinery Company for a One-Year Lease of a 265 Skid
Steer
11. Consider Agreements with Contractors and Property Owners for the Gas Infrastructure Repair
Project
12. Consider Agreement with Forvis Mazars, LLP for Consulting Fees and Auditing Services
13. Consider Repealing El
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CITY OF FREMONT UTILITY AND INFRASTRUCTURE BOARD
June 30 , 202 6 - 4:00 P.M.
A meeting of the Utility and Infrastructure Board was held on June 30 , 202 6 , at 4:00 p.m. in the Fremont
Municipal Building, City Council Chambers at 400 East Military, Fremont, Nebraska . The meeting was
preceded by publicized notice in the Fremont Tribune and the agenda displayed in the Municipal Building.
The meeting was open to the public. A continually current copy of the agenda was available for public
inspection at the office of the City Administrator, 400 East Military. The agenda was distributed to the
Utility and Infrastructure Board on June 26 , 20 2 6 , and posted, along with the supporting documents, on
the City ’s website. A copy of the open meeting law is posted continually for public inspection.
ROLL CALL
Roll call showed Board Members Fryklind , Taylor, Wiese, Wilson present. Bolton Absent. 4 members
present , 1 member absent . Others in attendance included Jeff Shanahan, Utility Gen. Mgr.; Troy Schaben,
Asst. Utility Gen. Mgr.; Ryon Palmer, Fleet Manager ; Dan Gillis, Dir. of Public Works; Alan Kaspar, Dir . of
Transmission and Distribution ; Scott Seelhoff, W WTP Sup t.; Anna Allen, City Engineer ; Lottie Mitchell,
Customer Service Dir. ; Patty Hernandez, Grant Asst. ; Dan Reznicek, Power Plant Supt.; Angie Olson,
Executive Assistant -Comm & Grants ; and Eric Fuhrmeister, Water/ WasteWater Supt .
CONSENT AGENDA
Moved by Member Fryklind and seconded by Member Wilson to approve
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Tue Jun 23, 2026
City Council
El Concejo decidirá sobre el papel de solicitante principal para la subvención ferroviaria de $10.3M
El Concejo Municipal está considerando la Resolución 2026-150 para autorizar a Fremont como solicitante principal de una subvención federal CRISI en nombre de Rail Modal Group. El proyecto de $10.3 millones ampliaría la terminal intermodal en 549 E County Rd T, con RMG proporcionando el aporte local requerido de $5.17 millones. La ciudad actuaría inicialmente como receptora de la subvención, con la intención de transferir la administración al NDOT antes de la aceptación de la adjudicación. El concejo puede aprobar o rechazar la resolución.
- Resolución 2026-150 que autoriza a la Ciudad de Fremont como solicitante principal para la solicitud de subvención CRISI
- El proyecto ampliaría la terminal de exportación intermodal de Fremont, aumentando la capacidad de 30,000 a 40,000 contenedores por año
- Costo total del proyecto $10,349,000; solicitud federal $5,174,500; RMG proporciona la parte de contrapartida
- La ciudad sería inicialmente la entidad responsable ante el gobierno federal; se espera que el NDOT asuma la administración antes de la ejecución de la adjudicación
- RMG proporcionó la verificación del depósito de los fondos de contrapartida; no se solicita financiamiento de la ciudad
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✓ Decidido: City Council rejected a rail safety grant application
On June 23, 2026, the Fremont City Council voted on a proposal to apply for the Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements Program. The council rejected Resolution 2026-150 by a 3-5 vote, declining to serve as the lead applicant for the Rail Modal Group. The special meeting concluded with an 8-0 vote to adjourn.
- Rejected Resolution 2026-150 to apply for a rail infrastructure grant (3-5)
- Adjourned special meeting (8-0)
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SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
June 23, 2026 - 5:30 PM
City Council Chambers 400 East Military, Fremont NE
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
NEW BUSINESS: Requires individual associated action
1. Resolution 2026-150 authorizing the City of Fremont to be the lead applicant for a
Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements Program application on behalf
of Rail Modal Group
ADJOURNMENT
Agenda posted at the Municipal Building on June 17, 2026 and online at www.fremontne.gov.
Agenda distributed to the Mayor and City Council on June 17, 2026. This meeting is preceded by
publicized notice in the Fremont Tribune on the last Thursday of the preceding month and the
agenda, including any notice of study session or public hearing, is displayed in the Municipal
Building and is open to the public. The official current copy is available at City Hall, 400 East
Military, City Clerk’s Office. The City Council reserves the right to go into Executive Session at any
time. A copy of the Open Meeting Law is posted in the City Council Chambers for review by the
public. The City of Fremont reserves the right to adjust the order of items on the agenda.
§2-109 Audience / Participant; Rules of Conduct.
The following rules are established for audience members and participants at a Council meeting:
1. At the discretion of the presiding officer, any person may address the Council, on any agenda item; however, questions to
City officials or staff, other speakers, or m
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Fri Jun 19, 2026
Airport Advisory Committee
Comité votará para elegir nuevo presidente y cubrir dos vacantes, discutirá la reconstrucción de la calle de rodaje
El Comité Asesor del Aeropuerto de Fremont se reunirá el 19 de junio de 2026 a las 8:15 a.m. en la terminal del aeropuerto. Se espera que voten para elegir un nuevo presidente y cubrir dos escaños vacantes en la junta (uno por renuncia, uno por finalización de mandato). El comité también recibirá actualizaciones sobre la reconstrucción de la calle de rodaje paralela (contrato adjudicado, inicio en julio), el espectáculo de fuegos artificiales del 3 de julio (aprobación de la FAA asegurada), el cumplimiento del mantenimiento de los hangares y el presupuesto incluyendo aumentos de alquiler.
- Votación para nuevo presidente y cobertura de dos vacantes en la junta
- Actualización de la Reconstrucción de la Calle de Rodaje Paralela – contrato adjudicado a Paulsen Inc., inicio tentativamente en julio
- Actualización del Espectáculo de Fuegos Artificiales del 3 de julio – aprobación de la FAA obtenida, se requiere formulario de evento especial y aprobación del concejo
- Actualización del Estado del Presupuesto – se discutirán los aumentos de alquiler
- Discusión sobre el Patrón de Vuelo de la FAA
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✓ Decidido: Stan Darling elected as new Airport Advisory Committee chairman
The committee approved the May 15th meeting minutes and elected Stan Darling as chairman. Updates were provided regarding taxiway reconstruction, the airport's airport layout plan, and upcoming rent increases.
- Approved May 15th, 2026 meeting minutes (6-0)
- Approved Stan Darling as new chairman (5-0, one abstention)
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AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
June 19th, 2026
8:15 A.M.
Fremont Municipal Airport Terminal Building
West 23rd Street, Fremont, Nebraska
1. Meeting called to order with Open Meetings Act announcement.
2. Roll call.
3. Approval of the May 15th, 2026 meeting minutes.
4. Updates for the State Fly-In Scheduled June 20th, 2026.
5. Hangar Maintenance and Compliance Inspection Update.
6. Parallel Taxiway Reconstruction Update.
7. ALP Update.
8. July 3rd Firework Display Update.
9. Discuss FAA Flight Pattern.
10. Discuss Board Vacancies.
a. Vote for chairman.
b. Clerk and mayor to fill the two open spots.
11. Budget Status Update.
a. Rent increases.
12. Action Items to Discuss – None.
13. Maintenance Items Update.
14. Adjournment.
The agenda was distributed to the Mayor, City Council, and Advisory Committee members on June 17th,
2026. The official current copy is available at City Hall, 400 East Military, Public Works Department Office.
The Advisory Committee reserves the right to go into Executive Session when necessary. A copy of the
Open Meeting Law is posted at the Airport terminal building for review by the public. The Board reserves the
right to adjust the order of items on this agenda.
AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Meeting Minutes: May 15th, 2026
1. Meeting called to order with Open Meetings Act announcement.
Meeting was called to order at 8:15 A.M. Open Meeting Act is posted on the wall of the Airport
T
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AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Meeting Minutes: June 19th, 2026
1. Meeting called to order with Open Meetings Act announcement.
Meeting was called to order at 8:16 A.M. Open Meeting Act is posted on the wall of the Airport
Terminal, the Act Poster was pointed out to those in attendance.
2. Roll call.
Board Members Present: Mallory Larsen, Stephen Barr, Robert Steenblock, Stan Darling, Levi
Entz, and Dave Mitchell. Absent members: Kirk Diers and Vic Roeder.
3. Approval of the May 15th, 2026 meeting minutes.
Motion by Stan Darling and seconded by Mallory Larsen to approve. Motion passed by vote of
members: Stan Darling, Mallory Larsen, Stephen Barr, Robert Steenblock, Levi Entz, and Dave
Mitchell. Absent members: Kirk Diers and Vic Roeder.
4. Updates for the State Fly-In Scheduled June 20th, 2026.
Brochure provided. Overview given of itinerary and plans for parking. Morning volunteers can meet
at 7:30 A.M.
5. Hangar Maintenance and Compliance Inspection Update.
Dan Gillis confirmed letters went out to tenants that had findings today.
6. Parallel Taxiway Reconstruction Update.
Map with phasing attached. Pre-con meeting is scheduled for June 24th with construction to begin
July 6th. Closure will most likely occur for around 30 days from September to October. Will follow
same reimbursement policies as last closure.
7. ALP Update.
Final document is on the NDOT-Aeronautics site. Waiting for FAA to approve title letters which are
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Tue Jun 16, 2026
Business Improvement District
La Junta discutirá sobre personas sin hogar, decoraciones de Navidad y mejoras del centro
La Junta del Distrito de Mejora Comercial del Centro discutirá y posiblemente tomará medidas sobre la situación de las personas sin hogar en el centro, decoraciones de Navidad, estacionamientos, basureros, bancos, mesas de picnic, el sistema de altavoces y espacios verdes para mascotas. La reunión anterior señaló un déficit de $40,000 para las decoraciones de Navidad y la retirada de la ciudad del financiamiento de este y otros proyectos no esenciales. La junta también recibirá informes de comités y comentarios del público.
- Discusión y posible acción sobre personas sin hogar en el centro
- Discusión y posible acción sobre decoraciones de Navidad (la reunión anterior informó un déficit de $40,000 y que la ciudad finalizará su apoyo)
- Informe de la ciudad sobre los estacionamientos
- Discusión y posible acción sobre basureros, bancos y mesas de picnic (la instalación fue aprobada previamente)
- Discusión y posible acción sobre el sistema de altavoces (la carta adjunta indica que no hay un plan de servicio continuo; servicio por solicitud a $175/hora)
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✓ Decidido: Board appoints representative to address downtown homeless issue
The Business Improvement District Board appointed Joel Jelkin as its representative to work on the downtown homeless issue. The board also approved hiring Audio Video to repair the downtown speaker system at a cost of up to $800. The board did not take action on funding for Christmas decorations or the downtown parking lots.
- Appointed Joel Jelkin as BID representative for homeless issue (5/3)
- Approved hiring Audio Video to fix downtown speakers up to $800 (7/0)
- Accepted minutes of May 19, 2026 meeting (6/0)
- Adjourned meeting at 1:24 pm (6/0)
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CITY OF
FREMUNT
NEBRASKA PATHFINDERS
Downtown Business Improvement District Board
Tuesday June 16, 2026
12:00 P.M.
Fremont Art Association, 92 West 6" Street Fremont NE
Meeting called to order, announcement of Open Public Meeting Law and Roll Call
Approval of the Minutes of the May 19, 2026 Meeting.
Discussion and possible aciton on homless in downtown.
Discussion and possible action on Christmas decorations.
Report from the city on parking lots
Discussion and possible action on trashcans, benches and picnic tables.
Discussion and possible action on the speaker system
Discussion and possible action on green space for pets downtown.
erent awk YDS
Committee reports:
1. Financial Report
2. Marketing Committee report
3, Future Projects Committee Report
4. Design Committee Report
5
Comments from the public
8. MainStreet Report — Lainey Paquette
Our Next meeting will be July 21, 2026 at 92 West 6" Street.
Agenda posted at the Municipal building on June 12, 2026, The Board reserves the right to go into Executive Session when necessary. A copy of the Open
Meeting Law is available for review by the public. The Board reserves the right to adjust the order of the items on this agenda.
Business Improvement District Board Minutes
Noon, May 19, 2026
Fremont Art Association, 92 W 6" St. Fremont Ne
Board Present: Tom Coday. Roxie Kracl, J J Bixby, Berta Quintero, Jazmine Deluna, Lindi Janulewicz, Kevin
Main, Daniel Cech arrived at 12:16 left at 12:54
Absent:
Brenden Mur
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Mon Jun 15, 2026
Planning Commission
Solicitud de cambio de zonificación para 10 lotes en Washington Heights 6th Addition de R-1 a R-2
La Comisión de Planificación considerará una solicitud de cambio de zona de Mitch Sawyer-Quad County Property Management para rezonificar 10 lotes en Washington Heights 6th Addition de R-1 (Residencial de Baja Densidad) a R-2 (Residencial de Baja/Media Densidad) para permitir dúplex por derecho. La comisión también discutirá actualizaciones de sus estatutos y continuará con la revisión anual de la Matriz de Acción del Plan Integral.
- Solicitud de cambio de zona para los Lotes 6A-10B, Block 1, Washington Heights 6th Addition (Westside Street) de R-1 a R-2
- Propuesta para actualizar y enmendar los Estatutos y Reglas de Procedimiento de la Comisión de Planificación
- Continuación de la revisión anual de la Matriz de Acción del Plan Integral desde la reunión anterior
- El informe del personal recomienda la aprobación del cambio de zona por ser compatible con la zonificación adyacente y el Mapa de Uso de Suelo Futuro
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REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
June 15th, 2026 - 5:00 p.m.
City Council Chambers
Fremont Municipal Building
400 East Military Ave.
Fremont, Nebraska
1. Meeting called to order.
2. Roll call.
3. Dispense with the reading and approve the minutes of May 18th, 2026, Planning
Commission meeting as prepared.
4. A request by Mitch Sawyer-Quad County Property Management for a Zoning Change
R-1: Low Density Residential District to R-2: Low/Medium Density Residential District on
property generally located at Washington Heights 6th Addition: Lots 6A through 10B –
Block 1 Fremont, Nebraska.
5. A request by the Planning Director to update and amend the Planning Commission By-
Laws and Rules of Procedure.
6. A request by the Planning Director to continue the annual review of the Comprehensive
Plan Action MATRIX.
7. Adjourn Meeting.
THIS MEETING WAS PRECEDED BY PUBLICIZED NOTICE IN THE FREMONT TRIBUNE, THE AGENDA
DISPLAYED IN THE LOBBY OF THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING AND POSTED ONLINE AT
WWW.FREMONTNE.GOV IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE NEBRASKA OPEN MEETINGS ACT, A COPY OF
WHICH IS POSTED CONTINUALLY IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION, AND SAID
MEETING IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. A COPY OF THE AGENDA WAS ALSO KEPT CONTINUALLY
CURRENT AND AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC IN THE PRINCIPAL OFFICE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF
PLANNING, 400 EAST MILITARY AVENUE. THE PLANNING COMMISSION RESERVES THE RIGHT TO
ADJUST THE ORDER OF ITEMS ON THIS AGENDA.
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
May 18th, 2026
Cit
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Mon Jun 15, 2026
Library Board
La junta de la biblioteca revisará informes de rutina y aprobará las actas de mayo
Esta reunión es principalmente de carácter procedimental; se espera que la junta adopte la agenda, apruebe las actas del 18 de mayo de 2026 y reciba los informes de la Directora de la Biblioteca, de Friends of the Library y de los gastos financieros de la biblioteca para mayo de 2026. No se enumeran decisiones importantes ni audiencias públicas; el resumen mensual y las estadísticas de la directora se aplazarán a la reunión de julio.
- Aprobación de las actas de la reunión del 18 de mayo de 2026
- Informe de la Directora de la Biblioteca (el resumen mensual y las estadísticas se aplazan para julio)
- Informe de Gastos Financieros de la Biblioteca para mayo de 2026
- Actualización de CE de la Junta: 0 de 20 horas de educación continua completadas al 3 de junio de 2026
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Keene Memorial Library Board Meeting
Pinnacle Bank Board Room (1st Floor)
1030 N Broad St, Fremont NE 68025
6:30 P.M.
June 15, 2026
AGENDA
Call to Order/Notice of Meeting
1. Roll Call
2. Motion to adopt the current agenda for June 15, 2026, regular meeting
3. Dispense with and approve May 18, 2026, minutes (attachment)
4. Reports
a. Library Director’s Report
i. Month in Review - will have May and June at July meeting
ii. Statistics – will have May and June at July meeting
iii. Board CE Update (need 20 hours by 12/7/2028 – have 0 as of 6/3/2026)
b. Friends of the Library Report
c. Finance-Library Expenditures Reports for May 2026 (attachment)
5. Adjournment
Next Regular Board Meeting – Monday, July 20, 2026, Pinnacle Bank Board Room
Agenda posted online at www.fremontne.gov/library and emailed to Library Board members on
June 10, 2026. This meeting is preceded by a publicized notice in the Fremont Tribune, and the
agenda is available at the front Circulation Desk of the Keene Memorial Library, 1030 North
Broad Street. A Copy of the Open Meetings Act is posted at the entrance of the meeting room.
The Library Board reserves the right to go into Executive Session at any time. The Library Board
reserves the right to adjust the order of items on this agenda.
Keene Memorial Library Board Meeting
Pinnacle Bank Board Room (1st Floor)
1030 N. Broad St, Fremont, NE
6:30 P.M.
May 18, 2026
Minutes
Held in the Pinnacle Bank Board Room (1st
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Tue Jun 9, 2026
City Council
El Concejo considerará un bono de $14.5M para la sede de la policía y el centro de 911
El Concejo Municipal llevará a cabo audiencias públicas sobre un permiso de uso condicional para un hogar de grupo juvenil en 749 E 32nd St y sobre recomendaciones de licencias de licores para Lakeshore Marina y Side Piece Sushi. En asuntos nuevos, el concejo considerará la primera lectura de una ordenanza que autoriza hasta $14.5 millones en bonos de mejoras municipales para una nueva sede de la policía y un centro conjunto de 911. La agenda de consentimiento incluye artículos de rutina como un contrato de rehabilitación de pavimentos de $355,735 y una enmienda a un proyecto de paisajismo urbano de $67,000.
- Audiencia pública: permiso de uso condicional para un hogar de grupo para jóvenes en 749 E 32nd St
- Audiencia pública: recomendación para el endoso de licencia de licores Clase K para Lakeshore Marina en 1440 W Military Ave
- Audiencia pública: recomendación para cambio de ubicación de la licencia de licores para Side Piece Sushi en 343 N Main St
- Ordenanza 5742: primera lectura de un bono de mejoras municipales de $14.5 millones para la Sede de la Policía y el Centro de 911
- Resolución 2026-148: contrato de $355,735 con J&R Concrete para el Proyecto de Rehabilitación de Pavimentos 2026
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✓ Decidido: City Council approved $14.5 M bond issue for police HQ and 911 center
The council adopted the agenda and appointed Ashley Fowler to the Local Option Review Team. It authorized a conditional use permit for a youth group home at 749 E 32nd St and approved liquor‑license recommendations for Lakeshore Marina and Side Piece Sushi. The council also approved Ordinance 5742, issuing up to $14.5 million in bonds to fund a new police headquarters and a 911 communications center, voting 8‑0.
- Adopted meeting agenda (8-0)
- Appointed Ashley Fowler to Local Option Review Team (8-0)
- Authorized conditional use permit for group home at 749 E 32nd St (7-1)
- Approved recommendation for Class K liquor license for Lakeshore Marina (8-0)
- Approved recommendation for Class I liquor license location change for Side Piece Sushi (8-0)
- Approved $14.5 M bond issuance for police headquarters and 911 center (Ordinance 5742) (8-0)
- Authorized landfill service agreement with Waste Management of Nebraska (8-0)
- Approved $355,735.25 contract for 2026 Pavement Rehab Project with J&R Concrete (8-0)
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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
June 09, 2026 - 7:00 PM
City Council Chambers 400 East Military, Fremont NE
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
MAYOR COMMENTS: There will be no discussion from the Council or the public regarding
comments made by the Mayor. Should anyone have questions regarding the comments, please
contact the Mayor after the meeting
1. Motion to adopt current agenda for the June 9, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting
APPOINTMENTS:
2. Motion to consent to the Mayor’s appointment of Ashley Fowler to the Local Option
Review Team of the City for a term ending June 2027
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
3. Resolution 2026-085 authorizing a conditional use permit for a group home for youth in the
NC District on property generally located at 749 E 32nd St (continued from the March 31,
2026 City Council Meeting)
4. Resolution 2026-135 making a recommendation to the Nebraska Liquor Control
Commission for a Class K secondary liquor license endorsement application of Lakeshore
Marina at 1440 W Military Ave
5. Resolution 2026-136 making a recommendation to the Nebraska Liquor Control
Commission for a change of location for a liquor license Class I for Savage Restaurant
Group LLC dba Side Piece Sushi at 343 N Main St.
CONSENT AGENDA: All items in the consent agenda are considered to be routine by the City
Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items
unless a Council Member or Staff so requests, in which event the
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Tue Jun 9, 2026
Utility and Infrastructure Board (June 2017 - Present)
La Junta considera contratos de infraestructura y enmiendas de proyectos
La Junta de Servicios Públicos e Infraestructura revisará varios acuerdos de servicios y enmiendas de contratos. La agenda incluye discusiones sobre rehabilitación de pavimentos, revitalización de paisajes urbanos y diversas reclamaciones del departamento de servicios públicos.
- Acuerdo con CentralSquare Consultant HHTCS por servicios
- Acuerdo con Waste Management Landfill Service
- Enmienda de contrato para el North Downtown Streetscape Revitalization Project con Veenstra & Kimm, Inc.
- Adjudicación del 2026 Pavement Rehab Project a J&R Concrete and Construction LLC
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✓ Decidido: Board approved $355,735.25 Pavement Rehab contract (5-0)
The Utility and Infrastructure Board approved the May 26 minutes and accounts payable through June 9. It recommended the City Council authorize a $130‑per‑hour consulting agreement with CentralSquare, a landfill service agreement with Waste Management of Nebraska, a $67,000 streetscape contract amendment, and a $355,735.25 pavement rehabilitation contract with J&R Concrete and Construction. All four recommendations were adopted unanimously.
- Approved May 26 minutes (5-0)
- Approved accounts payable through June 9 (5-0)
- Recommended City Council authorize CentralSquare consulting up to 50 hours at $130/hr (5-0)
- Recommended City Council approve Waste Management landfill service agreement (5-0)
- Recommended City Council approve $67,000 streetscape contract amendment (5-0)
- Recommended City Council approve $355,735.25 pavement rehab contract with J&R Concrete (5-0)
- Adjourned meeting at 4:43 p.m. (5-0)
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UTILITY & INFRASTRUCTURE BOARD
June 9, 2026 - 4:00 P.M.
Fremont Municipal Building, 2nd Floor Conference Room
400 East Military, Fremont, Nebraska
REGULAR MEETING:
1. Meeting called to order
2. Roll call
CONSENT AGENDA: All items in the consent agenda are considered to be routine by the Utility
and Infrastructure Board and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion
of these items unless a Board Member or a citizen so requests, in which event the item will be
removed from the consent agenda and considered separately.
3. Approve Minutes of May 26, 2026
4. Consider Accounts Payable through June 9, 2026
REGULAR AGENDA:
5. Consider Agreement with CentralSquare Consultant HHTCS for Services on an As-Incurred
Billing Basis
6. Consider Agreement with Waste Management Landfill Service
7. Consider Contract Amendment for the North Downtown Streetscape Revitalization Project with
Veenstra & Kimm, Inc.
8. Consider Award of 2026 Pavement Rehab Project to J&R Concrete and Construction LLC
9. General Manager Update
a. Customer Service Department Overview
10. Adjournment.
The agenda was posted at the Municipal Building on June 4, 2026. The agenda and enclosures are distributed to the Board
and posted on the City of Fremont’s website. The official current copy of the agenda is available at Municipal Building, 400
East Military, office of the City Administrator. A copy of the Open Meeting Law is posted in the 2nd floor conferen
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Tue May 26, 2026
Utility and Infrastructure Board (June 2017 - Present)
La Junta considerará la adjudicación del Proyecto de Reconstrucción de 1st Street
La Junta de Servicios Públicos e Infraestructura votará sobre la adjudicación del Proyecto de Reconstrucción de 1st Street a Sawyer Construction Company y considerará la colocación de señales de 'No Parking Anytime' en Calvary Cemetery. La junta también aprobará las actas y las cuentas por pagar que totalizan $4,106,572.35 hasta el 26 de mayo de 2026.
- Considerar la adjudicación del Proyecto de Reconstrucción de 1st Street a Sawyer Construction Company
- Considerar señales de 'No Parking Anytime' en ambas entradas de Calvary Cemetery
- Aprobar cuentas por pagar que totalizan $4,106,572.35
- Aprobar las actas del 12 de mayo de 2026
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✓ Decidido: Utility board recommends $465K street reconstruction contract
The Utility and Infrastructure Board recommended City Council approve a $465,032.90 contract with Sawyer Construction Company for the 1st Street Reconstruction Project. The board also recommended approving “No Parking Anytime” signs at both entrances of Calvary Cemetery on W 16th Street. Consent agenda items (minutes and accounts payable) were approved unanimously.
- Approved consent agenda (minutes from May 12, 2026 and accounts payable through May 26, 2026) 4-0
- Recommended City Council approve No Parking Anytime signs at Calvary Cemetery entrances on W 16th Street (4-0)
- Recommended City Council award 1st Street Reconstruction Project to Sawyer Construction Company for $465,032.90 via resolution 2026-127 (4-0)
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UTILITY & INFRASTRUCTURE BOARD
May 26, 2026 - 4:00 P.M.
Fremont Municipal Building, 2nd Floor Conference Room
400 East Military, Fremont, Nebraska
REGULAR MEETING:
1. Meeting called to order
2. Roll call
CONSENT AGENDA: All items in the consent agenda are considered to be routine by the Utility
and In frastructure Board and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion
of these items unless a Board Member or a citizen so requests, in which event the item will be
removed from the consent agenda and considered separately.
3. Approve Minutes of May 12, 2026
4. Consider Accounts Payable through May 26, 2026
REGULAR AGENDA:
5. Consider Placement of “No Parking Anytime” Signs at both entrances of Calvary Cemetery
6. Cons
ider Award of 1st Street Reconstruction Project to Sawyer Construction Company
7. Adj
ournment.
The agenda w
as posted at the Municipal Building on May 22, 2026. The agenda and enclosures are distributed to the Board
and posted on the City of Fremont’s website. The official current copy of the agenda is available at Municipal Building, 400
East Military, office of the City Administrator. A copy of the Open Meeting Law is posted in the 2nd floor conference room for
review by the public. The Utility & Infrastructure Board reserves the right to adjust the order of items on this agenda.
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May 12, 2026 - 4:00 P.M.
A meeting of the Utility and Infrastructure Board was held on
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Tue May 26, 2026
City Council
El Concejo Municipal votará sobre una nota TIF de $268,000 para RVR Bank y un contrato de $465K para calles
El Concejo Municipal de Fremont y la Agencia de Desarrollo Comunitario se reunirán conjuntamente. El Concejo decidirá sobre la emisión de una nota de Financiamiento de Incremento de Impuestos (TIF) de $268,000 para el proyecto de redesarrollo de RVR Bank y la adjudicación de un contrato de $465,032.90 a Sawyer Construction para la reconstrucción de 1st Street. Se ha programado una audiencia pública para una ordenanza que permita letreros electrónicos de mensajes variables a lo largo del corredor de Highway 275. El Concejo también considera nombramientos en juntas, un acuerdo de Oficial de Recursos Escolares con Fremont Public Schools y una exención de fuegos artificiales.
- Resolución 2026-001/125: nota TIF de $268,000 para el redesarrollo de RVR Bank (demolición y nuevo edificio bancario)
- Resolución 2026-127: contrato de $465,032.90 con Sawyer Construction para el proyecto de reconstrucción de 1st Street
- Ordenanza 5741 (primera lectura): enmendar el código para permitir letreros electrónicos de mensajes variables en el corredor de Highway 275
- Resolución 2026-131: acuerdo interlocal con Fremont Public Schools para un Oficial de Recursos Escolares
- Exención del código de fuegos artificiales (Sección 7-301) para Midwest Fireworks LLC en cuatro fechas en junio/julio de 2026
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✓ Decidido: Council approves $268K TIF note for RVR Bank redevelopment
The council approved a $268,000 TIF note for the RVR Bank Redevelopment Project (8-0) and passed Ordinance 5741 adding the Highway 275 corridor to electronic changeable message off-premises sign rules. A $465,032.90 contract with Sawyer Construction for 1st Street reconstruction was awarded, and several board appointments and license approvals were made.
- Approved $268,000 TIF note for RVR Bank Redevelopment Project (8-0)
- Passed Ordinance 5741 amending sign code for Highway 275 corridor (8-0)
- Awarded $465,032.90 contract to Sawyer Construction for 1st Street Reconstruction (8-0)
- Consented to appointments of Mike Raasch and Michelle Knapp to Library Advisory Board (8-0)
- Consented to appointment of Matt Taylor to Utility and Infrastructure Board (8-0)
- Consented to appointment/reappointments to Local Option Review Team (6-0-2)
- Approved outdoor beer garden license for Sidner Ice Arena on six dates (6-2)
- Approved consent agenda including claims, minutes, licenses, and agreements (8-0)
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY & REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
May 26, 2026 - 7:00 PM
Public Comment – 6:30 PM
City Council Chambers 400 East Military, Fremont NE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY AGENDA
7:00 PM
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Resolution 2026-001 authorizing issuance of TIF Note in the amount of $268,000 for the
RVR Bank Redevelopment Project
ADJOURNMENT
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
7:00 PM – Following the preceding Meeting
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
MAYOR COMMENTS
(There will be no discussion from the Council or the public regarding comments made by the
Mayor. Should anyone have questions regarding the comments, please contact the Mayor after the
meeting)
1. Motion to adopt agenda for the May 12, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting
APPOINTMENTS:
2. Motion to consent to the Mayor’s appointment of Mike Raasch for an unexpired term
ending January 2029 and Michelle Knapp for a term ending August 2030 to the Library
Advisory Board
3. Motion to consent to the Mayor’s appointment of Matt Taylor to the Utility and
Infrastructure Board for an unexpired term ending June of 2030
4. Motion to consent to the Mayor’s appointment of Alli Greene and reappointments of Lori
Lathrop, Kevin Eairleywine, Scott Meister, Mark Jensen, and Matt Mueller to the Local
Option Review Team of the City for terms ending June of 2027
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
5. Ordinance 5741 amending Fremont Municipal Code section 11-708 to include the
Highw
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Tue May 19, 2026
Business Improvement District
El Distrito de Mejora de Negocios del Centro discute mobiliario urbano y servicios públicos
La Junta discutirá soluciones de servicios públicos, amenidades de la calle y decoraciones estacionales. La reunión incluye informes de funcionarios de la ciudad con respecto a lotes de estacionamiento y varios comités internos.
- Aportes de Fremont Utilities sobre servicios públicos compartidos para negocios
- Compra de nuevas banderas para postes de luz
- Informe de la ciudad sobre lotes de estacionamiento
- Discusión sobre botes de basura, bancos y mesas de picnic
- Subvenciones de marketing y discusión del mercado de agricultores del centro
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✓ Decidido: Board approves flag replacement and downtown market sponsorship
The Business Improvement District Board approved the purchase of new flag and pole assemblies and a $1,000 sponsorship for the downtown Farmers Market. The meeting concluded with the approval of the prior meeting's minutes.
- Approved purchase of new flag and pole assemblies ($4,979.04)
- Approved $1,000 sponsorship for downtown Farmers Market
- Approved April 21, 2026 meeting minutes
- Adjourned meeting at 1:11 pm
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Downtown Business Improvement District Board
Tuesday May 19, 2026
12:00 P.M.
Fremont Art Association, 92 West 6 th Street Fremont NE
1. Meeting called to order, announcement of Open Public Meeting Law and Roll Call
2. Approval of the Minutes of the April 21, 2026 Meeting.
3. Discussion and possible action on Fremont Utilities input and solutions on businesses sharing the
same utilities.
4. Discussion and Possible action on purchasing new flags for the light poles.
5. Report from the city on parking lots
6. Discussion and possible action on trashcans, benches and picnic tables.
7. Discussion and possible action on the speaker system
8. Discussion and possible action on Christmas decorations.
9. Discussion and possible action on marketing grants.
10. Discussion and possible action on downtown farmer ’s market
11. Committee reports:
1. Financial Report
2. Marketing Committee report
3. Future Projects Committee Report
4. Design Committee Report
5. Comments from the public
8. MainStreet Report – Lainey Paquette
Our Next meeting will be June 16, 2026 at 92 West 6 th Street.
Agenda posted at the Municipal building on May 13, 2026. The Board reserves the right to go into Executive Session when necessary. A copy of the Open
Meeting Law is available for review by the public. The Board reserves the right to adjust the order of the items on this agenda.
Mon May 18, 2026
Library Board
La junta de la biblioteca analiza el aumento propuesto de la cuota de la tarjeta para no residentes a $45
La Junta de la Biblioteca Memorial de Keene discutirá un aumento propuesto en la cuota de la tarjeta de la biblioteca para no residentes a $45 anuales (antes $35). La junta también escuchará el informe de la Directora de la Biblioteca que cubre las estadísticas de abril, una actualización de educación continua de la junta y revisará los informes de gastos de abril.
- Discusión de la cuota para no residentes: propuesta de cuota anual de $45 por una tarjeta de 12 meses
- Informe de la Directora de la Biblioteca: revisión del mes, estadísticas, actualización de educación continua de la junta (0 de 20 horas completadas)
- Informe de Gastos de la Biblioteca - Finanzas para abril de 2026 ($907,489.24 gastados de un presupuesto de $1,673,664 hasta la fecha)
- Informe de Friends of the Library
- Aprobación de las actas de la reunión del 20 de abril de 2026
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✓ Decidido: Board adopted agenda, approved minutes, and adjourned the meeting
The Library Board adopted the May 18 agenda and approved the April 20 minutes, each by a 3‑0 vote. No other actions were taken, and the meeting was adjourned by a unanimous vote.
- Adopted agenda for May 18, 2026 meeting (3-0)
- Approved April 20, 2026 minutes (3-0)
- Adjourned meeting (3-0)
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Keene Memorial Library Board Meeting
Pinnacle Bank Board Room (1st Floor)
1030 N Broad St, Fremont NE 68025
6:30 P.M.
May 18, 2026
AGENDA
Call to Order/Notice of Meeting
1. Roll Call
2. Motion to adopt the current agenda for May 18, 2026, regular meeting
3. Dispense with and approve April 20, 2026, minutes (attachment)
4. Non-Resident Fee discussion (attachment)
5. Reports
a. Library Director’s Report
i. Month in Review (attachment)
ii. Statistics (attachment)
iii. Board CE Update (need 20 hours by 12/7/2028 – have 0 as of 5/11/2026)
b. Friends of the Library Report
c. Finance-Library Expenditures Reports for April 2026 (attachment)
6. Adjournment
Next Regular Board Meeting – Monday, June 15, 2026, Pinnacle Bank Board Room
Agenda posted online at www.fremontne.gov/library and emailed to Library Board members on
May 13, 2026. This meeting is preceded by a publicized notice in the Fremont Tribune, and the
agenda is available at the front Circulation Desk of the Keene Memorial Library, 1030 North
Broad Street. A Copy of the Open Meetings Act is posted at the entrance of the meeting room.
The Library Board reserves the right to go into Executive Session at any time. The Library Board
reserves the right to adjust the order of items on this agenda.
Keene Memorial Library Board Meeting
Pinnacle Bank Board Room (1st Floor)
1030 N. Broad St, Fremont, NE
6:30 P.M.
April 20, 2026
Minutes
Held in the Pinnacle Bank Board Room (1st Floor) and Board President Becky P
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Mon May 18, 2026
Planning Commission
La Comisión votará sobre una enmienda de letreros fuera de las premisas para el corredor de la Highway 275
La Comisión de Planificación de Fremont considerará una enmienda recomendada por el personal al Código de Desarrollo Unificado, agregando “a lo largo del corredor de la Highway 275” a la Sección 11-708 para permitir letreros electrónicos de mensajes intercambiables fuera de las premisas. La comisión también continuará su revisión anual de la Matriz de Acción del Plan Integral, un tema de discusión sin que se solicite ninguna acción formal. La reunión incluye la aprobación de rutina de las actas de la Comisión de Planificación del 20 de abril de 2026.
- Enmendar la Sección 11-708 para permitir letreros electrónicos de mensajes intercambiables fuera de las premisas a lo largo del corredor de la Highway 275
- Continuar la revisión anual de la Matriz de Acción del Plan Integral (solo discusión)
- Aprobar las actas de la reunión de la Comisión de Planificación del 20 de abril de 2026
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✓ Decidido: Planning Commission amends sign ordinance for off-premises signs along 275 corridors
The Planning Commission approved an amendment to Section 11-708 of the city code to allow off-premises signs along 275 corridors. The motion to amend the wording and the motion to approve with amendment both passed 7-0. The commission also approved the April 20, 2026, meeting minutes and continued the annual review of the Comprehensive Plan Action Matrix, which had reached item 62.
- Approved minutes of April 20, 2026, meeting (7-0)
- Amended Section 11-708 to allow off-premises signs along 275 corridors (7-0)
- Approved the amendment with revised wording (7-0)
- Continued annual review of Comprehensive Plan Action Matrix (7-0)
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REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
May 18th, 2026 - 5:00 p.m.
City Council Chambers
Fremont Municipal Building
400 East Military Ave.
Fremont, Nebraska
1. Meeting called to order.
2. Roll call.
3. Dispense with the reading and approve the minutes of April 20th, 2026, Planning
Commission meeting as prepared.
4. A request by the Planning Director to amend Section 11-708. Permanent, Off-Premises
Signs. To allow Off-Premises Signs along 275 corridors.
5. A request by the Planning Director to continue the annual review of the Comprehensive
Plan Action MATRIX.
6. Adjourn Meeting.
THIS MEETING WAS PRECEDED BY PUBLICIZED NOTICE IN THE FREMONT TRIBUNE, THE AGENDA
DISPLAYED IN THE LOBBY OF THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING AND POSTED ONLINE AT
WWW.FREMONTNE.GOV IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE NEBRASKA OPEN MEETINGS ACT, A COPY OF
WHICH IS POSTED CONTINUALLY IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION, AND SAID
MEETING IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. A COPY OF THE AGENDA WAS ALSO KEPT CONTINUALLY
CURRENT AND AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC IN THE PRINCIPAL OFFICE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF
PLANNING, 400 EAST MILITARY AVENUE. THE PLANNING COMMISSION RESERVES THE RIGHT TO
ADJUST THE ORDER OF ITEMS ON THIS AGENDA.
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
April 20th, 2026
City Council Chambers, Fremont Municipal Building, Fremont, NE
5:00 p.m. Meeting
Chair Darling called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. He stated that a copy of the Open Meetings Act is posted continually for public
inspection located near the entra
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Fri May 15, 2026
Airport Advisory Committee
El comité del aeropuerto escuchará actualizaciones sobre la reconstrucción de la calle de rodaje, el vuelo estatal y los fuegos artificiales
El Comité Asesor del Aeropuerto de Fremont discutirá actualizaciones sobre la reconstrucción de la calle de rodaje paralela, el Nebraska State Fly-In programado para el 20 de junio de 2026 y la exhibición de fuegos artificiales del 3 de julio. El comité también considerará vacantes en la junta y un artículo de mantenimiento para una luz de rampa. No hay temas de acción en la agenda.
- Actualización de la reconstrucción de la calle de rodaje paralela
- State Fly-In programado para el 20 de junio de 2026, con desayuno gratuito y vuelos para jóvenes
- Actualización de la exhibición de fuegos artificiales del 3 de julio
- Discusión sobre vacantes en la Junta
- Mantenimiento: La luz de rampa cerca de Civil Air Patrol está fuera de servicio
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✓ Decidido: Airport committee approves April minutes, awards taxiway contract
The Airport Advisory Committee approved the April 2026 meeting minutes and awarded a contract for the Parallel Taxiway Reconstruction to Paulsen Inc. The committee also discussed upcoming events and maintenance items.
- Approved April 17th, 2026 meeting minutes (5-0)
- Awarded Parallel Taxiway Reconstruction contract to Paulsen Inc.
- Vic Roeder appointed to assist with July 3rd Firework Display process
- Board to vote for new chairman following June meeting
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AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
May 15th, 2026
8:15 A.M.
Fremont Municipal Airport Terminal Building
West 23rd Street, Fremont, Nebraska
1. Meeting called to order with Open Meetings Act announcement.
2. Roll call.
3. Approval of the April 17th, 2026 meeting minutes.
4. Compass Rose Installation Update.
5. Updates for the State Fly-In Scheduled June 20th, 2026.
6. Hangar Maintenance and Compliance Inspection Update.
7. Parallel Taxiway Reconstruction Update.
8. July 3rd Firework Display Update.
9. Discuss Board Vacancies.
10. Action Items to Discuss – None.
11. Maintenance Items Update.
a. Ramp light near Civil Air Patrol is out.
12. Adjournment.
The agenda was distributed to the Mayor, City Council, and Advisory Committee members on May 13th,
2026. The official current copy is available at City Hall, 400 East Military, Public Works Department Office.
The Advisory Committee reserves the right to go into Executive Session when necessary. A copy of the
Open Meeting Law is posted at the Airport terminal building for review by the public. The Board reserves the
right to adjust the order of items on this agenda.
Nebraska State Fly-In
Fremont Municipal Airport
1777 W 23 St Fremont, NErd
Opening Ceremony Begins at 8:30 AM
Saturday, June 20 , 2026th
Event will last until 2:00 PM
C e l e b r a t e a v i a t i o n i n N e b r a s k a a t t h i s f a m i l y - f r i e n d l y e v e n t !
F R E E B r e a k f a s t P r o v i d e d 8 A M -
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Tue May 12, 2026
City Council
El Concejo considerará la adopción del plan Safe Streets con el objetivo de lograr cero muertes por tráfico para 2036
El concejo decidirá sobre la adopción del Safe Streets 4 Fremont Safety Action Plan, comprometiéndose a cero fatalidades y lesiones graves en las vías para 2036. También considerarán renombramientos a varias juntas, aprobarán reclamaciones de rutina que suman más de $6.3 millones y autorizarán contratos para la gestión de capacitación del departamento de policía y servicios de ingeniería de la planta de energía. Varias resoluciones autorizan solicitudes de subvenciones y renovaciones de software.
- Resolución 2026-121: Adoptar el Safe Streets 4 Fremont Safety Action Plan
- Resolución 2026-118: Contrato con PowerDMS para la gestión de capacitación policial, $9,074.65 el primer año
- Resolución 2026-123: Enmienda al acuerdo HDR para las líneas de transporte de agua de la planta de energía, $15,139
- Resolución 2026-120: Renovación de tres años del software SolarWinds Help Desk, $19,841.82
- Resolución 2026-122: Participación del Departamento de Bomberos en el Nebraska Rural Health Workforce Incentive Program
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✓ Decidido: Council adopts Safe Streets plan aiming for zero traffic deaths by 2036
The City Council unanimously approved the Safe Streets 4 Fremont Safety Action Plan, committing to zero roadway fatalities and serious injuries by 2036, and authorized staff to apply for federal Safe Streets for All funding. The council also consented to several reappointments to city boards and approved a consent agenda including contracts for police training software ($9,074.65 first year) and IT help desk software ($19,841.82), as well as an engineering contract amendment for power plant water lines ($15,139).
- Adopted Safe Streets 4 Fremont Safety Action Plan with goal of zero fatalities by 2036 (7-0)
- Authorized staff to apply for Safe Streets for All supplemental funding (7-0)
- Reappointed Maggie Zarate, Marty Gifford, Kimberly Brown to Housing Agency Board (7-0)
- Reappointed Michelle Wiese to Utility and Infrastructure Board (7-0)
- Reappointed Levi Entz and Vic Roeder to Airport Advisory Committee (7-0)
- Approved consent agenda items including claims, minutes, report, license applications (7-0)
- Approved PowerDMS contract for police policy management ($9,074.65 1st yr; $9,663.95 2nd yr) per Resolution 2026-118
- Approved SolarWinds IT help desk renewal ($19,841.82) per Resolution 2026-120
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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
May 12, 2026 - 7:00 PM
City Council Chambers 400 East Military, Fremont NE
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
MAYOR COMMENTS: There will be no discussion from the Council or the public regarding
comments made by the Mayor. Should anyone have questions regarding the comments, please
contact the Mayor after the meeting
1. Motion to adopt current agenda for the May 12, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting
APPOINTMENTS:
2. Motion to consent to the Mayor’s reappointment of Maggie Zarate, Marty Gifford and
Kimberly Brown to the Fremont Housing Agency Board for terms ending September of
2031
3. Motion to consent to the Mayor’s reappointment of Michelle Wiese to the Utility and
Infrastructure Board for a term ending June of 2031
4. Motion to consent to the Mayor’s reappointment of Levi Entz and Vic Roeder to the Airport
Advisory Committee for terms ending June of 2029
CONSENT AGENDA: All items in the consent agenda are considered t o be routine by the City
Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items
unless a Council Member or Staff so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the
consent agenda and considered separately.
5. Motion to approve April 29, 2026 through May 12, 2026 claims and authorize checks to be
drawn on the proper accounts
6. Motion to dispense with and approve April 28, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
7. Motion to receive Report of the T
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Tue May 12, 2026
Utility and Infrastructure Board (June 2017 - Present)
La Junta considerará el plan Safe Streets, una enmienda de la planta de energía y una renuncia
La Junta de Servicios Públicos e Infraestructura votará sobre una agenda de consentimiento que incluye actas y cuentas por pagar que totalizan más de $3.8 millones. Los puntos de la agenda regular incluyen aceptar la renuncia de un miembro de la junta, renovar el software de ayuda SolarWinds por tres años, aprobar una enmienda con HDR Engineering para la planta LDW Power Plant y adoptar el plan Safe Streets 4 Fremont Safety Action Plan.
- Aceptar la renuncia de la miembro de la junta Maggie Lipsys
- Considerar la renovación de tres años del software SolarWinds Help Desk Software
- Considerar la enmienda con los servicios de HDR Engineering para la planta LDW Power Plant
- Considerar la adopción del plan Safe Streets 4 Fremont Safety Action Plan
- Aprobar las cuentas por pagar y reclamaciones que totalizan $3,855,615.19
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✓ Decidido: Board recommends Safe Streets 4 Fremont safety plan to City Council
The Utility and Infrastructure Board recommended several expenditures and a transportation safety plan to the City Council. The board also accepted the resignation of a board member.
- Approved April 28, 2026 minutes and accounts payable through May 12, 2026 (4-0)
- Accepted resignation of Maggie Lipsys from the Board (4-0)
- Recommended City Council authorize $19,841.82 plus taxes for SolarWinds Help Desk software renewal (4-0)
- Recommended City Council approve $15,139.00 HDR Engineering services amendment for LDW Power Plant (3-0)
- Recommended City Council approve Resolution 2026-121 adopting the Safe Streets 4 Fremont Safety Action Plan (4-0)
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UTILITY & INFRASTRUCTURE BOARD
May 12, 2026 - 4:00 P.M.
Fremont Municipal Building, 2nd Floor Conference Room
400 East Military, Fremont, Nebraska
REGULAR MEETING:
1. Meeting called to order
2. Roll call
CONSENT AGENDA: All items in the consent agenda are considered to be routine by the Utility
and In frastructure Board and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion
of these items unless a Board Member or a citizen so requests, in which event the item will be
removed from the consent agenda and considered separately.
3. Approve Minutes of April 28, 2026
4. Consider Accounts Payable through May 12, 2026
REGULAR AGENDA:
5. Motion to receive the resignation of Maggie Lipsys from the Utilities and Infrastructure Board
6. Cons
ider a three-year renewal of IT’s SolarWinds Help Desk Software
7. Cons
ider Amendment with HDR Engineering services in connection with LDW Power Plant
8. Cons
ider Adoption of the Safe Streets 4 Fremont, Safety Action Plan (SAP)
9. Gener
al Manager Update
a. Pr
oject Updates
10. Adj
ournment.
The agenda w
as posted at the Municipal Building on May 8, 2026. The agenda and enclosures are distributed to the Board
and posted on the City of Fremont’s website. The official current copy of the agenda is available at Municipal Building, 400
East Military, office of the City Administrator. A copy of the Open Meeting Law is posted in the 2nd floor conference room for
review by the public. The Utility & Infrastructure Board reserv
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Mon May 4, 2026
Park & Recreation Board
La junta de parques escuchará el informe del director sobre el plan de capital
La Junta de Parques y Recreación de Fremont se reúne para una sesión de negocios de rutina que incluye la aprobación de actas anteriores e informes administrativos. La reunión incluye un Informe del Director que cubre instalaciones, parques/silvicultura y una actualización del Plan de Mejoras de Capital. No se detallan temas de acción específicos ni audiencias públicas; la agenda es mayormente de carácter procedimental.
- Lectura y aprobación de las actas de la reunión del 6 de abril de 2026
- Informe de Recreación – actualización de recreación de primavera de Schwanke
- Informe del Director – instalaciones, parques/silvicultura y Plan de Mejoras de Capital de Hansen
- Próxima reunión programada para el 1 de junio de 2026
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✓ Decidido: Board suspended prior minutes reading and adopted master fees
The Parks & Recreation Board voted to suspend the reading of the April 6, 2026 minutes. The board also adopted the master fees. The meeting was then adjourned by motion.
- Suspend reading of April 6, 2026 minutes (motion carried)
- Adopt master fees (adopted)
- Adjourn meeting (motion carried)
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AGENDA
PARKS & RECREATION BOARD MEETING
Monday, May 4th, 2026
City Auditorium East Room – 7:30pm
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Open Meeting Law posted for public review.
4. Reading of the Parks & Recreation Board Minutes, April 6th, 2026.
5. Action Item Request for use:
6. Action items to discuss:
7. Recreation Report –Schwanke
*Spring Recreation report
8. Director Report- Hansen
*Facilities update
*Parks/Forestry update
*Capital Improvement Plan
9. Next Meeting – Monday June 1st, 2026, 7pm, City Auditorium East Room
10. Adjournment
Agenda posted at City Hall and distributed to the Park Board, Mayor and City Council on Wednesday,
April 29th, 2026. The official current copy is available at City Hall located at 400 E Military Avenue,
Parks and Recreation Office. A copy of the Open Meeting Law is posted for review by the public.
Tue Apr 28, 2026
Citizens Advisory Review Committee
Comité de Fremont considerará revisiones a la matriz de financiamiento de LB840 y dos solicitudes
El Citizens Advisory Review Committee discutirá las actualizaciones propuestas para la matriz de niveles de elegibilidad del programa de desarrollo económico LB840, que incluyen el cambio a compensación total, el ajuste de los umbrales de creación de empleo y la reducción de los topes de asistencia para los Niveles Dos y Tres. También considerarán una nueva matriz de niveles de vivienda y dos solicitudes de financiamiento de Quad County y Fremont Area Habitat for Humanity.
- Revisiones propuestas a la matriz de elegibilidad: cambio a compensación total, creación de empleo de Nivel Dos de 6-15 con tope de $175,000, Nivel Tres de 16-50 con tope de $300,000
- Nueva Matriz de Niveles de Vivienda para las solicitudes de vivienda de LB840, con topes de nivel de hasta $750,000
- Solicitud de Quad County (detalles no especificados en la agenda)
- Solicitud de Fremont Area Habitat for Humanity (detalles no especificados en la agenda)
- Revisión del saldo de los fondos de LB840: $4,619,939.23 en activos totales, $1,158,307.45 comprometidos, $3,461,631.78 no comprometidos
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✓ Decidido: Committee recommends City Council approve two economic development applications (5-0)
The Citizens Advisory Review Committee voted 5-0 to recommend that the Fremont City Council approve two Local Option Economic Development Fund applications for Quad County and Fremont Area Habitat for Humanity. These applications seek funding that would support local economic and community initiatives. The committee also approved the minutes from its March 3 meeting. Members discussed revisions to the eligibility tier matrix for housing projects, but no action was taken on those items.
- Recommended City Council approve Quad County Local Option Economic Development Fund application (5-0)
- Recommended City Council approve Fremont Area Habitat for Humanity Local Option Economic Development Fund application (5-0)
- Approved minutes from March 3, 2026 meeting (5-0)
- Discussed eligibility tier matrix revisions for housing projects (no motion)
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CITIZENS ADVISORY REVIEW COMMITTEE
Tuesday, April 28, 2026 – 12:00 p.m.
Fremont Municipal Building – 400 E Military Ave, Fremont, NE 68025
1. Cal
l to Order
2. Appr
oval of minutes from the March 3, 2026 meeting
3. Rev
iew Fund Balance
4. Con
sider Eligibility Tier Matrix Revisions
5. Con
sider Eligiblity Tier Matrix for housing related projects
6. Cons
ider application from Quad County
7. Cons
ider application from Fremont Area Habitat for Humanity
8. Adj
ourn
Th
is agenda was posted at the Municipal Building and distributed to the members of
the Citizens Advisory Review Committee on April 24 , 2026 , and online at
www.fremontne.gov. The official current copy is available at City Hall, 400 East Military
Avenue. A copy of the Open Meeting Law is posted for review by the public.
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CITY OF FREMONT CITIZENS ADVISORY REVEW COMMITTEE
March 3, 2026 – 12:00 p.m.
A meeting of the Citizens Advisory Review Committee was held on March 3, 2026, at 12:00 p.m.
at the Municipal Building, 400 E Military Ave , Fremont, Nebraska. The meeting was preceded by
publicized notice in the Fremont Tribune and the agenda displayed in the Municipal Building. The
meeting was open to the public. A continually current copy of the agenda was available for public
inspection at the office of the City Administrator, 400 East Military Avenue. The agenda was
distributed to the Citizens Advisory Review Committee on November 25, 2025 and posted, along
with the supporting documents on the Cit
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Tue Apr 28, 2026
Utility and Infrastructure Board (June 2017 - Present)
La Junta considerará contratos de la calle de rodaje del aeropuerto y del lote de estacionamiento del centro
La Junta de Servicios Públicos e Infraestructura considerará varios contratos y nombramientos, incluyendo un nuevo Superintendente de Calles, un contrato para el Proyecto de Reconstrucción de la Calle de Rodaje Paralela del Aeropuerto con Paulsen Inc., y la adjudicación de una licitación a McGill Restoration para la Reconstrucción del Lote de Estacionamiento del Centro. También se discutirán los pagos finales para el proyecto del Garaje de Estacionamiento Kavich, la compra de reemplazos de computadoras móviles de la policía y la actualización anual de la Lista Maestra de Tarifas.
- Nombramiento de Cari Hoffart como Superintendente de Fremont Street
- Contrato con Paulsen Inc. para el Proyecto de Reconstrucción de la Calle de Rodaje Paralela del Aeropuerto
- Adjudicación de licitación a McGill Restoration para los Proyectos de Reconstrucción del Lote de Estacionamiento del Centro
- Solicitud de pago final de Vogt Enterprises para el Proyecto del Garaje de Estacionamiento Kavich
- Actualización Anual de la Lista Maestra de Tarifas
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✓ Decidido: Board recommends $3.13M airport taxiway contract
The Utility and Infrastructure Board unanimously recommended approval of a $3.13 million contract with Paulsen Inc. for the Airport Parallel Taxiway Reconstruction project. The board also recommended appointing Cari Hoffart as Street Superintendent, awarded a $460,343 parking lot reconstruction contract to McGill Restoration, and approved several other contracts and purchases. All votes were 5-0.
- Recommended appointment of Cari Hoffart as Fremont Street Superintendent (5-0)
- Recommended $3,130,133 contract with Paulsen Inc. for Airport Parallel Taxiway Reconstruction (5-0)
- Recommended $460,343.36 award to McGill Restoration for downtown parking lot reconstruction (5-0)
- Recommended final pay application of $12,721.52 and change order for Kavich Parking Garage project (5-0)
- Recommended 4-year $86,140.08 floor mat and mop service agreement with Max I. Walker (5-0)
- Recommended purchase of backup hardware appliance from CDW-G (5-0)
- Recommended purchase of computer replacements for Fremont Police mobile units (5-0)
- Recommended $250,640.82 award to HPC Industrial Services for boiler chemical cleaning (5-0)
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UTILITY & INFRASTRUCTURE BOARD
April 28, 2026 - 4:00 P.M.
Fremont Municipal Building, 2nd Floor Conference Room
400 East Military, Fremont, Nebraska
REGULAR MEETING:
1. Meeting called to order
2. Roll call
CONSENT AGENDA: All items in the consent agenda are considered to be routine by the Utility
and In frastructure Board and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion
of these items unless a Board Member or a citizen so requests, in which event the item will be
removed from the consent agenda and considered separately.
3. Approve Minutes of April 14, 2026
4. Consider Accounts Payable through April 28, 2026
REGULAR AGENDA:
5. Consider Appointment of Cari Hoffart as Fremont Street Superintendent beginning April 28, 2026
6. Cons
ider Contract with Paulsen Inc. for the Airport Parallel Taxiway Reconstruction Project
7. Cons
ider Award of Bid to McGill Restoration for the Downtown Parking Lot Reconstruction
Projects
8. Cons
ider Final Pay Application from Vogt Enterprises for the Kavich Parking Garage Project
9. Cons
ider 4-year agreement for Utility & City floor mats, mops, and towels services with Max I.
Walker
10. Cons
ider Purchase of the Replacement of Back-up Hardware Appliance from CDW-G
11. Cons
ider Purchase of Computer Replacements for all of the Fremont Police Department Mobile
Units
12. Cons
ider Award of Bid to HPC Industrial Services for Unit 8 Boiler Chemical Clean
13. Cons
ider Annual Master Fee Schedule Update
14. Cons
ider Contr
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Tue Apr 28, 2026
Local Option Review Team
El Equipo de Revisión de la Opción Local considerará la matriz de elegibilidad revisada y las solicitudes de vivienda
El Equipo de Revisión de la Opción Local discutirá las revisiones propuestas a la matriz de elegibilidad de desarrollo económico de LB840, incluyendo cambios en los niveles de creación de empleo y los topes de asistencia. También considerarán una matriz de niveles de vivienda de borrador para financiar proyectos relacionados con la vivienda. Dos solicitudes de Quad County y Fremont Area Habitat for Humanity están sujetas a consideración.
- Considerar revisiones a la matriz de niveles de elegibilidad (niveles de creación de empleo 2 y 3, topes de asistencia)
- Considerar el borrador de la matriz de niveles de vivienda para las solicitudes de vivienda de LB840
- Considerar la solicitud de Quad County
- Considerar la solicitud de Fremont Area Habitat for Humanity
- Revisar el saldo de los fondos de LB840 (aprox. $4.6M en total, $3.46M no comprometidos)
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✓ Decidido: Team recommends $925K in loans for Quad County, Habitat for Humanity
The Local Option Review Team recommended City Council approve two loans: a $450,000 performance-based forgivable loan for Quad County and a $475,000 repayable loan at 0% interest for Fremont Area Habitat for Humanity. Both motions passed 3-0. The team also considered but took no action on revisions to the eligibility tier matrix. Minutes from the previous meeting were approved.
- Approved minutes from February 25, 2026 meeting (3-0)
- Recommended approval of Quad County’s $450,000 performance-based forgivable loan to City Council (3-0)
- Recommended approval of Fremont Area Habitat for Humanity’s $475,000 repayable loan at 0% interest to City Council (3-0)
- No action taken on eligibility tier matrix revisions
- No action taken on eligibility tier matrix for housing-related projects
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LOCAL OPTION REVIEW TEAM
Tuesday, April 28, 2026 – 1:00 p.m.
Fremont Municipal Building – 400 E Military Ave, Fremont, NE 68025
1. C
all to Order
2. A
pproval of minutes from the February 25, 2026 meeting
3. R
eview Fund Balance
4. Co
nsider Eligibility Tier Matrix Revisions
5. Co
nsider Eligiblity Tier Matrix for housing related projects
6. C
onsider application from Quad County
7. C
onsider application from Fremont Area Habitat for Humanity
8. A
djourn
T
his agenda was posted at the Municipal Building and distributed to the members of
the Local Option Review Team on April 24, 2026, and online at www.fremontne.gov .
The official current copy is available at City Hall, 400 East Military Avenue . A copy of
the Open Meeting Law is posted for review by the public.
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CITY OF FREMONT LOCAL OPTION REVIEW TEAM
February 25, 2026 – 1:00 p.m.
A meeting of the Local Option Review Team was held on February 25, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. in the
Municipal Building, 400 E Military Ave, Fremont, Nebraska. The meeting was preceded by
publicized notice in the Fremont Tribune and the agenda displayed in the Municipal Building. The
meeting was open to the public. A continually current copy of the agenda was available for public
inspection at the office of the City Administrator, 400 East Military Avenue. The agenda was
distributed to the Local Option Review Team on February 23, 2026, and posted, along with the
supporting documents on the City’s website. A copy of the open meeting
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Tue Apr 28, 2026
City Council
Designación de zona degradada para el área de 23rd & Cedar St en la agenda para reurbanización
El concejo llevará a cabo una audiencia pública sobre la Resolución 2026-111 que declara el área de 23rd y North Cedar Street como degradada y de estándares insuficientes, lo que permitiría un plan de reurbanización y el uso de financiamiento por incremento de impuestos. Otros temas importantes incluyen la adjudicación de un contrato de $3.13 millones para Airport Parallel Taxiway Reconstruction, un contrato de $460,343 para Downtown Parking Lots Reconstruction y un contrato de $369,904 para la rehabilitación de colectores y pozos de inspección. El concejo también votará sobre una actualización anual del Master Fee Schedule que afecta diversas tarifas de la ciudad.
- Audiencia pública sobre la designación de zona degradada/estándares insuficientes para el área de 23rd y N. Cedar St (Resolución 2026-111)
- Resolución 2026-112: contrato de $3,130,133 con Paulsen Inc para Airport Parallel Taxiway Reconstruction
- Resolución 2026-101: contrato de $460,343.36 con McGill Restoration para Downtown Parking Lots Reconstruction
- Resolución 2026-102: contrato de $369,904 con Ace Pipe Cleaning para la rehabilitación de colectores y pozos de inspección
- Resolución 2026-109: actualización anual combinada del Master Fee Schedule de la Ciudad y Servicios Públicos
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✓ Decidido: Council approves contracts for parking, airport, and dispatch services
The City Council approved multiple contracts totaling over $3.6 million for infrastructure and public safety, including parking lot reconstruction, airport taxiway work, and incident response services. They also declared a blighted area and approved routine consent agenda items.
- Declared 23rd and North Cedar Street Area blighted (5-1)
- Approved Downtown Parking Lots Reconstruction contract ($460,343.36)
- Authorized Airport Parallel Taxiway Reconstruction contract ($3,130,133)
- Authorized incident response and dispatch services contract ($90,000)
- Authorized Police Department mobile unit computer replacements ($72,775.36)
- Authorized purchase of 2026 Ford F-250 Pickup ($59,163)
- Authorized Kavich Parking Garage final acceptance ($12,721.52)
- Appointed Cari Hoffart as Fremont Street Superintendent
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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
April 28, 2026 - 7:00 PM
Public Comment – 6:30 PM
City Council Chambers 400 East Military, Fremont NE
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
MAYOR COMMENTS: There will be no discussion from the Council or the public regarding
comments made by the Mayor. Should anyone have questions regarding the comments, please
contact the Mayor after the meeting
1. Motion to adopt current agenda for the April 28, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
2. Resolution 2026-111 declaring the 23rd and North Cedar Street Area be blighted and
substandard
CONSENT AGENDA: All items in the consent agenda are considered t o be routine by the City
Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items
unless a Council Member or Staff so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the
consent agenda and considered separately.
3. Motion to approve April 15, 2026 through April 28, 2026 claims and authorize checks to be
drawn on the proper accounts
4. Motion to dispense with and approve April 14, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
5. Motion to approve the Cement/Asphalt/Excavate workers license applications as
presented subject to fulfillment of all licensing requirements
6. Motion to authorize the City Clerk to sign the outdoor Special Designated License Local
Recommendation for Tin Lizzy Tavern for an event on May 16, 2026
7. Resolution 2026-099 authorizing the special event appl
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Tue Apr 21, 2026
Business Improvement District
El Distrito de Mejora de Negocios del Centro discute mobiliario urbano y mercadotecnia
La Junta discutirá temas del centro, incluyendo la falta de vivienda y reportes de estacionamiento de la ciudad. Los miembros pueden tomar medidas sobre artículos relacionados con botes de basura, bancas, mesas de picnic, un sistema de altavoces y decoraciones de Navidad.
- Discusión sobre personas sin hogar en el Centro
- Reporte de la ciudad sobre lotes de estacionamiento
- Posible acción sobre botes de basura, bancas y mesas de picnic
- Posible acción sobre el sistema de altavoces
- Posible acción sobre decoraciones de Navidad
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✓ Decidido: Board approved $2,500 sponsorship for JCF Days.
The Business Improvement District Board approved the March 17 meeting minutes and a $2,500 sponsorship for JCF Days. Two other sponsorship requests were denied. Updates on parking lot bids and public seating placement will affect downtown visitor access and amenities, though no action was taken.
- Approved March 17, 2026 meeting minutes (7/0)
- Approved $2,500 sponsorship for JCF Days (7/0)
- Denied 505 Brewery sponsorship request (0/7)
- Denied Color the Core sponsorship request (2/6)
- Adjourned meeting at 1:14 p.m. (6/0)
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Downtown Business Improvement District Board
Tuesday April 21, 2026
12:00 P.M.
Fremont Art Association, 92 West 6 th Street Fremont NE
1. Meeting called to order, announcement of Open Public Meeting Law and Roll Call
2. Approval of the Minutes of the March 17, 2026 Meeting.
3. Discussion on homeless individuals in Downtown
4. Report from the city on parking lots
5. Discussion and possible action on trashcans, benches and picnic tables.
6. Discussion and possible action on the speaker system
7. Discussion and possible a ction on Christmas decorations.
8. Discussion and possible action on marketing grants.
9. Committee reports:
1. Financial Report
2. Marketing Committee report
3. Future Projects Committee Report
4. Design Committee Report
5. Comments from the public
8. MainStreet Report – Lainey Paquette
Our Next meeting will be May 19, 2026 at 92 West 6 th Street.
Agenda posted at the Municipal building on April 16, 2026. The Board reserves the right to go into Executive Session when necessary. A copy of the Open
Meeting Law is available for review by the public. The Board reserves the right to adjust the orde r of the items on this agenda.
Mon Apr 20, 2026
Planning Commission
La Comisión de Planificación considerará la designación de zona de deterioro para un área de 22 acres cerca de North Cedar y 23rd
La Comisión de Planificación revisará un estudio de deterioro y condiciones subestándar para aproximadamente 22.1 acres cerca de North Cedar Street y East 23rd Avenue North, lo que podría permitir un plan de redesarrollo y financiamiento de incremento de impuestos. También en la agenda se encuentra un plano preliminar para 47 lotes de dúplex cerca de Pathfinder Drive y Wilmont Street, así como discusiones sobre áreas de posible anexión y la revisión anual de la Matriz de Acción del Plan Integral.
- Considerar la designación de deterioro y condiciones subestándar para 22.1 acres cerca de North Cedar Street y East 23rd Avenue North
- Plano preliminar para 47 lotes de dúplex (distrito 46-R2) cerca de Pathfinder Drive y Wilmont Street
- Discusión de posibles áreas de anexión a los límites de la ciudad
- Revisión anual de la Matriz de Acción del Plan Integral
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✓ Decidido: Planning Commission approves Blight and Substandard Study for 22.1 acres
The commission approved a Blight and Substandard Study for land northeast of North Cedar Street and East 23rd Avenue North. A preliminary plat request for duplex units southeast of Pathfinder Drive and Wilmont Street was tabled indefinitely. The commission also reviewed potential annexation areas and the annual Comprehensive Plan Action Matrix.
- Approved March 16, 2026, meeting minutes (6-0)
- Tabled Deerfield Fremont LLC preliminary plat for 47 duplex lots indefinitely (7-0)
- Approved Blight and Substandard Study for 22.1 acres near North Cedar Street and East 23rd Avenue North (5-2)
- Agreed with proposed potential annexation areas
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REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
April 20th, 2026 - 5:00 p.m.
City Council Chambers
Fremont Municipal Building
400 East Military Ave.
Fremont, Nebraska
1. Meeting called to order.
2. Roll call.
3. Dispense with the reading and approve the minutes of March16th, 2026, Planning Commission meeting as
prepared.
4. Old Business:
A. A request by Deerfield Fremont LCC (Michael Maley) for a Preliminary Plat Submiss ion for 46-R2 (Low/
Medium Density Residential Dis
trict) Duplex Units (47 Lots). The property is generally located s outheast of
Pathfinder Drive and Wilmont Street Fremont, Nebraska.
5. New Business:
A. A request by the MBEE and Marvin Planning Consultants to consider a Blight and Substandard Study
covering approximately 22.1 acres described as a part of TL 50, 120 and 132 in Sec 12 T 17 R8E. The site
is generally located northeast of the intersection of North Cedar Street and
East 23rd Avenue North. A map
of the area and copies of the Blight and Substandard Study may be viewed at the Planning Department
Office, City of Fremont Planning Department, 400 E Military Ave, Fremont, NE.
B. A request by the Planning Director to review and discuss potential annexation areas to the Corporate
Limits of the City of Fremont.
C. A request by the Planning Director for the annual review the Comprehensive Plan Action MATRIX.
6. Adjourn Meeting.
THIS MEETING WAS PRECEDED BY PUBLICIZED NOTICE IN THE FREMONT TRIBUNE, THE AGENDA
DISPLAYED IN THE LOBBY OF THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING AND
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Mon Apr 20, 2026
Library Board
La junta de la biblioteca recibe informes mensuales sobre operaciones, estadísticas y finanzas
La Junta de la Biblioteca Memorial de Keene se reunirá para adoptar la agenda, aprobar las actas de la reunión de marzo y recibir el informe de la Directora de la Biblioteca que cubre programas recientes, nuevo software (LibraryIQ y CloudLibrary) y estadísticas de asistencia. La junta también revisará el Informe de Gastos de Finanzas de la Biblioteca para marzo de 2026. No hay votaciones programadas sobre políticas o gastos.
- La directora de la biblioteca informa que se espera que el servicio digital CloudLibrary (eBooks/eAudiobooks) entre en funcionamiento en mayo de 2026
- Plant It Forward Seed Library entregó 270 paquetes de semillas del 9 al 31 de marzo
- La búsqueda anual de huevos Eggstravaganza contó con un total de 500 asistentes, casi el doble que el año pasado
- El informe de finanzas muestra $780,470.70 gastados de un presupuesto original de $1,673,664.00 hasta el 31 de marzo de 2026
- Requisito de CE de la junta: se necesitan 20 horas para el 7 de diciembre de 2028; cero completadas al 13 de abril
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✓ Decidido: Board adopted agenda, approved prior minutes, and adjourned meeting
The board voted to adopt the April 20 agenda, approving it 3‑0 with one member absent. It then approved the March 16 board minutes, also 3‑0 with one member absent. Finally, the board adjourned the meeting with a 4‑0 vote and no absences.
- Adopt agenda for April 20, 2026 (3-0, 1 absent)
- Approve March 16, 2026 board minutes (3-0, 1 absent)
- Adjourn meeting (4-0, 0 absent)
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Keene Memorial Library Board Meeting
Pinnacle Bank Board Room (1st Floor)
1030 N Broad St, Fremont NE 68025
6:30 P.M.
April 20, 2026
AGENDA
Call to Order/Notice of Meeting
1. Roll Call
2. Motion to adopt the current agenda for April 20, 2026, regular meeting
3. Dispense with and approve March 16, 2026, minutes (attachment)
4. Reports
a. Library Director’s Report
i. Month in Review (attachment)
ii. Statistics (attachment)
iii. Board CE Update (need 20 hours by 12/7/2028 – have 0 as of 4/13/2026)
b. Friends of the Library Report
c. Finance-Library Expenditures Reports for March 2026 (attachment)
5. Adjournment
Next Regular Board Meeting – Monday, May 18, 2026, Pinnacle Bank Board Room
Agenda posted online at www.fremontne.gov/library and emailed to Library Board members on
April 15, 2026. This meeting is preceded by a publicized notice in the Fremont Tribune, and the
agenda is available at the front Circulation Desk of the Keene Memorial Library, 1030 North
Broad Street. A Copy of the Open Meetings Act is posted at the entrance of the meeting room.
The Library Board reserves the right to go into Executive Session at any time. The Library Board
reserves the right to adjust the order of items on this agenda.
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Keene Memorial Library Board Meeting
Pinnacle Bank Board Room (1st Floor)
1030 N. Broad St, Fremont, NE
6:30 P.M.
March 16, 2026
Minutes
Held in the Pinnacle Bank Board Room (1st Floor) and Board President Becky Pe
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Fri Apr 17, 2026
Airport Advisory Committee
El Comité Asesor del Aeropuerto de Fremont revisa actualizaciones sobre calle de rodaje, hangares y eventos
El Comité Asesor del Aeropuerto de Fremont revisará actualizaciones sobre la reconstrucción de la calle de rodaje paralela, el mantenimiento de hangares y las inspecciones de cumplimiento. Los miembros discutirán los preparativos para el State Fly-In del 20 de junio y la exhibición de fuegos artificiales del 3 de julio. Estos puntos cubren la infraestructura del aeropuerto, próximos eventos públicos y el mantenimiento de las instalaciones que afectan las operaciones locales del aeródromo y las reuniones comunitarias.
- Actualización de la reconstrucción de la calle de rodaje paralela
- Actualización de mantenimiento de hangares e inspección de cumplimiento
- Actualizaciones para el State Fly-In del 20 de junio
- Actualización de la exhibición de fuegos artificiales del 3 de julio
- Remoción por parte del Departamento de Calles de los indicadores de pista para la RW1-19 fuera de servicio y mantenimiento de rieles para los hangares F1-F4
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✓ Decidido: Airport Advisory Committee approved the March 20, 2026 meeting minutes
The committee voted to approve the minutes from the March 20, 2026 meeting. The motion was made by Vic Roeder, seconded by Stephen Barr, and passed with all five members present voting in favor. No other formal actions or votes were recorded during the meeting.
- Approved March 20th, 2026 meeting minutes (5-0)
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AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
April 17th, 2026
8:15 A.M.
Fremont Municipal Airport Terminal Building
West 23rd Street, Fremont, Nebraska
1. Meeting called to order with Open Meetings Act announcement.
2. Roll call.
3. Approval of the March 20th, 2026 meeting minutes.
4. Compass Rose Installation Update.
5. Updates for the State Fly-In Scheduled June 20th, 2026.
6. Hangar Maintenance and Compliance Inspection Update.
7. Parallel Taxiway Reconstruction Update.
8. July 3rd Firework Display Update.
9. Action Items to Discuss.
a. Status update.
10. Maintenance Items Update.
a. Street Department staff have removed the landing runway indicators for the previously
decommissioned RW1-19 and the holes have been filled.
b. Discuss rail maintenance and update for hangars F1-F4.
11. Adjournment.
The agenda was distributed to the Mayor, City Council, and Advisory Committee members on April 16th,
2026. The official current copy is available at City Hall, 400 East Military, Public Works Department Office.
The Advisory Committee reserves the right to go into Executive Session when necessary. A copy of the
Open Meeting Law is posted at the Airport terminal building for review by the public. The Board reserves the
right to adjust the order of items on this agenda.
Tue Apr 14, 2026
Utility and Infrastructure Board (June 2017 - Present)
La Junta recibirá los estados financieros auditados para el año fiscal 2025
La Junta de Servicios Públicos e Infraestructura considerará artículos que incluyen los estados financieros auditados para el año fiscal que finaliza el 30 de septiembre de 2025, presentados por FORVIS LLP, la compra de una camioneta Ford F-250 XLT 2026, un contrato con Ace Pipe Cleaning Inc. para la rehabilitación de cámaras de colectores y pozos de visita, el pago de $53,564.96 en tarifas de arancel adicionales para un transformador de subestación, y la autorización para emitir una orden de compra para los ahorros identificados a través de una auditoría de telecomunicaciones. La junta también considerará la adjudicación de una licitación para servicios de despacho y gestión de respuesta a incidentes de servicios públicos.
- Recibir los estados financieros auditados para el año fiscal que finaliza el 30 de septiembre de 2025
- Considerar la compra de una camioneta Ford F-250 XLT 2026 de Woodhouse Ford
- Considerar el contrato con Ace Pipe Cleaning Inc. para la rehabilitación de cámaras de colectores y pozos de visita
- Considerar el pago de $53,564.96 en tarifas de arancel adicionales a Virginia Transformer Corporation por un transformador de subestación
- Considerar la adjudicación de licitación de servicios de despacho y gestión de respuesta a incidentes de servicios públicos a Daupler Inc.
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✓ Decidido: Board approves purchase of truck and pipe rehabilitation contract
The Utility and Infrastructure Board approved the purchase of a 2026 Ford F-250 pickup for $59,163 and a contract for collector vault and manhole rehabilitation for $396,904. The board also recommended authorizing payments for a substation transformer and approved a purchase order for telecommunications savings.
- Approved minutes from March 31, 2026 (4-0)
- Approved Accounts Payable through April 14, 2026 (4-0)
- Recommended purchase of 2026 Ford F-250 XLT Pickup for $59,163 (4-0)
- Recommended contract with Ace Pipe Cleaning Inc. for $396,904 (4-0)
- Recommended approval of payment of $53,564.96 to Virginia Transformer Corporation (4-0)
- Recommended approval of purchase order for $3,097.32 for Spyglass audit savings (4-0)
- Recommended award of Utility Incident Response Management contract to Daupler Inc. (4-0)
- Adjourned meeting at 4:49 p.m. (4-0)
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UTILITY & INFRASTRUCTURE BOARD
April 14, 2026 - 4:00 P.M.
Fremont Municipal Building, 2nd Floor Conference Room
400 East Military, Fremont, Nebraska
REGULAR MEETING:
1. Meeting called to order
2. Roll call
CONSENT AGENDA: All items in the consent agenda are considered to be routine by the Utility
and Infrastructure Board and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion
of these items unless a Board Member or a citizen so requests, in which event the item will be
removed from the consent agenda and considered separately.
3. Approve Minutes of March 31, 2026
4. Consider Accounts Payable through April 14, 2026
R EGULAR AGENDA:
5. Receive Audited Financial Statements for FYE September 30, 2025 as presented by FORVIS LLP
and City Staff
6. Consider Purchase of 2026 Ford F-250 XLT Pickup from Woodhouse Ford
7. Consider Contract with Ace Pipe Cleaning Inc. for the Collector Vault and Manhole Rehabilitation
8. Consider Payment of Additional Tariff fees in the amount of $53,564.96 to Virginia Transformer
Corporation for the purchase of a Substation Transformer.
9. Consider Approval of Staff to Issue Purchase Order to Implement Savings Identified Through
Spyglass Telecommunications Audit
10. Consider bid award of Utility Incident Response Management and Supplemental Dispatch
Services to Daupler Inc.
11. Adjournment.
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Tue Apr 14, 2026
City Council
El Concejo considerará una subvención de la FAA para el aeropuerto de $5.1M y una inspección de la planta de energía de $591K
El Concejo Municipal de Fremont votará sobre la solicitud de una subvención de mejora aeroportuaria de la FAA de $5.1 millones con una contrapartida local de $192,750 y autorizará un contrato de $591,604.64 para la inspección de turbinas y generadores en la Lon D. Wright Generating Station. El concejo también considerará la primera lectura (con una solicitud de suspensión de reglas para la lectura final) de la Ordenanza 5740 que ajusta los salarios de los servicios públicos. Los artículos de consentimiento de rutina incluyen nombramientos para la Planning Commission y la Dangerous Animal Appeals Commission, la aprobación de $7.7 millones en reclamaciones y varios permisos de eventos especiales para cierres de calles.
- Resolución 2026-093: Autorizar la solicitud de una subvención de la FAA para el aeropuerto de $5,103,000 con una contrapartida local de $192,750
- Resolución 2026-094: Contrato con HPI para la inspección de turbinas/generadores en la Lon D. Wright Generating Station por $591,604.64
- Ordenanza 5740: Ordenanza de Salarios de Servicios Públicos – primera lectura con solicitud de suspensión de reglas para la lectura final
- Resolución 2026-095: Pago de $53,564.96 por tarifas de aranceles adicionales en un transformador de subestación de Virginia Transformer
- Resolución 2026-097: Acuerdo con Prairie Mechanical para reemplazar el humidificador de la biblioteca y añadir un ablandador de agua por $26,050
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✓ Decidido: Council approves Utility Salary Ordinance on final reading (8-0)
The City Council unanimously approved the Utility Salary Ordinance (Ordinance 5740) after suspending rules to pass it on first and final reading in a single meeting. It also authorized a $5.1 million FAA grant application for airport improvements and a $591,604 turbine inspection contract for the Lon D. Wright Generating Station. Appointments to the Planning Commission and Dangerous Animal Appeals Commission were confirmed, and a consent agenda covering claims, minutes, licenses, financial reports, and special event permits was adopted. All votes were 8-0.
- Approved Utility Salary Ordinance 5740 on final reading after suspending rules (8-0)
- Authorized FAA grant application for $5,103,000 with $192,750 local match (8-0)
- Approved $591,604.64 contract with HPI for turbine and generator inspection (8-0)
- Reappointed Becca Robertson to Dangerous Animal Appeals Commission (8-0)
- Appointed Jose Ortiz, reappointed Steve Landholm and Joy McKay to Planning Commission (8-0)
- Adopted consent agenda including claims, minutes, licenses, financial statements, TIF report, and special event permits (8-0)
- Continued appointment of Cari Hoffart as Street Superintendent to April 28 (8-0)
- Authorized nondisclosure agreement with U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (8-0)
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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
April 14, 2026 - 7:00 PM
City Council Chambers 400 East Military, Fremont NE
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
MAYOR COMMENTS: There will be no discussion from the Council or the public regarding
comments made by the Mayor. Should anyone have questions regarding the comments, please
contact the Mayor after the meeting
1. Motion to adopt current agenda for the April 14, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting
APPOINTMENTS:
2. Motion to consent to the Mayor’s reappointment of Becca Robertson to the Dangerous
Animal Appeals Commission for a term ending April of 2030
3. Motion to consent to the Mayor’s appointment of Jose Ortiz and reappointment of Steve
Landholm and Joy McKay to the Planning Commission for terms ending April 2029
CONSENT AGENDA: All items in the consent agenda are cons idered to be routine by the City
Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items
unless a Council Member or Staff so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the
consent agenda and considered separately.
4. Motion to approve April 1, 2026 through April 14, 2026 claims and authorize checks to be
drawn on the proper accounts
5. Motion to dispense with and approve March 31, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting
Minutes
6. Motion to approve the Cement/Asphalt/Excavate workers license applications as
presented subject to fulfillment of all licensing requirements
7. Motion to Receive Audited
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Mon Apr 6, 2026
Park & Recreation Board
Board will discuss the Master Fee Schedule and drainage work at Johnson Park
The Parks & Recreation Board will consider two action items: adopting a Master Fee Schedule and approving placement of clay and 4" drainage tubes at the RC Track in Johnson Park. The meeting also includes a spring recreation report, facility and parks/forestry updates, and a review of the Capital Improvement Plan.
- Master Fee Schedule
- RC Track Johnson Park: place down clay and 4" drainage tubes on inside corners
- Spring recreation report
- Facilities update
- Capital Improvement Plan
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✓ Decidido: Board suspended Feb. 2 minutes and approved master fee schedule recommendation
The board moved to suspend the reading of the February 2, 2026 minutes; the motion was made by Paden, seconded by Giese, and carried. The board approved a recommendation that the city council approve the master fee schedule after discussing two options, and the motion carried. The board approved a recommendation that the RC track organization provide city insurance and a drainage site plan for the Johnson Park track, and the motion carried. The board adjourned the meeting by a motion from Paden, seconded by Giese, which was carried.
- Suspend reading of Feb. 2 minutes (motion carried)
- Recommend council approve master fee schedule (motion carried)
- Recommend RC track organization provide insurance and drainage plan (motion carried)
- Adjourn meeting (motion carried)
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AGENDA
PARKS & RECREATION BOARD MEETING
Monday, April 6th, 2026
City Auditorium East Room – 7pm
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Open Meeting Law posted for public review.
4. Reading of the Parks & Recreation Board Minutes, February 2nd, 2026.
5. Action Item Request for use:
6. Action items to discuss:
-Master Fee Schedule
-RC Track Johnson Park place down clay and 4” drainage tubes on the inside corners RC track
7. Recreation Report –Schwanke
*Spring Recreation report
8. Director Report- Hansen
*Facilities update
*Parks/Forestry update
*Capital Improvement Plan
9. Next Meeting – Monday May 4th, 2026, 7pm, City Auditorium East Room
10. Adjournment
Agenda posted at City Hall and distributed to the Park Board, Mayor and City Council on Wednesday,
April 1st, 2026. The official current copy is available at City Hall located at 400 E Military Avenue, Parks
and Recreation Office. A copy of the Open Meeting Law is posted for review by the public.
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AGENDA
MINUTES OF PARKS & RECREATION BOARD MEETING
Monday, April 6th, 2026
City Auditorium East Room – 7pm
Present: Aaron Paden, Connie Giese, Dian Christensen-Hillis, Nick Hansen, Jody Sanders, and Nate
Schwanke.
Call to Order: Meeting was called to order at 7:00pm by Chairman Giese. The agenda displayed at City
Auditorium and was distributed to the Park Board, Mayor and City Council on April 1st, 2026, and is open
to the public. The open meeting law is posted continually for public inspection.
Roll Call: Roll Call showed members Geise, Moran, Christensen-Hillis and Paden present. Absent:
Eairleywine and O’Reilly.
Open Meeting Law posted for public review.
Reading of the Parks & Recreation Board Minutes, February 2nd ,2026. Paden moved to suspend the
reading since the board had read them, seconded by Giese, to suspend the reading of February 2nd,
2026, minutes. Motion carried.
Hansen discussed action items of Master Fee Schedule with two options to the master fees schedule.
Hansen discussed the two options and discussed some minor changes in pools and recreation programs.
The board discussed the amphitheater price and Hansen mentioned that the cost represents similar
amphitheater rentals in the area. Board had no concerns about changes in the master fee and
recommend the council approve the fees. Motion carried.
Hansen discussed RC track usage at Johnson Park and RC track organization requesting placing down
clay and 4” drainage tubes on the
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Tue Mar 31, 2026
City Council
Council to approve $2.5 M North Broad Street Viaduct Rehabilitation contract
The Fremont City Council will adopt its March 31, 2026 agenda and consider routine consent items, reappointments, and public‑hearing resolutions. The Council will vote on a $2,508,584.43 contract with JMN Construction for the North Broad Street Viaduct Rehabilitation project. Additional actions include a $73,625 purchase of a Chevrolet 3500 dump truck for Parks and Recreation, a $273,405.80 asphalt overlay contract for 19th Street, and the sale of city property to private buyers.
- Resolution 2026-076: authorize $2,508,584.43 contract with JMN Construction for North Broad Street Viaduct Rehabilitation
- Resolution 2026-073: authorize purchase of a 2026 Chevrolet 3500 dump truck and snowplow for $73,625 for Parks and Recreation
- Resolution 2026-074: authorize Mayor to sign $273,405.80 contract for 19th Street Asphalt Overlay with Hawkins Construction
- Resolution 2026-087: approve Conditional Use Permit for an indoor recreation (boxing/fitness club) at 346 S. Broad St
- Ordinance 5735: approve sale of city property in Saunders County to Kevin and Lori Yount for $1,000,000
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✓ Decidido: Council approved $2.5M North Broad Street Viaduct rehabilitation contract
The Fremont City Council adopted its agenda and reappointed several board members. It approved multiple permits, zoning changes, and property sales, including a $1 million sale to Kevin and Lori Yount. The council also authorized a $2,508,584.43 contract for the North Broad Street Viaduct rehabilitation and a $273,405.80 asphalt overlay contract, the latter passing 6‑1.
- Adopted agenda (7-0)
- Reappointed Port Authority Board members (7-0)
- Consented to Business Improvement District #1 appointment of Jasmine De Luna (7-0)
- Approved Conditional Use Permit for indoor recreation at 346 S. Broad St (7-0)
- Approved Ordinance 5739 changing zone from Agricultural to Light Industrial (7-0)
- Authorized Mayor to sign North Broad Street Viaduct Rehabilitation contract $2,508,584.43 (7-0)
- Authorized Mayor to sign 19th Street Asphalt Overlay contract $273,405.80 (6-1)
- Approved sale of city property to Kevin and Lori Yount for $1,000,000 (7-0)
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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
March 31, 2026 - 7:00 PM
Public Comment – 6:30 PM
City Council Chambers 400 East Military, Fremont NE
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
MAYOR COMMENTS: There will be no discussion from the Council or the public regarding
comments made by the Mayor. Should anyone have questions regarding the comments, please
contact the Mayor after the meeting
1. Motion to adopt agenda for the March 31, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting
APPOINTMENTS:
2. Resolution 2025-068 accepting and approving the reappointment by the Mayor of the
members of the Port Authority Board of Commissioners whose terms expire April of 2026
3. Motion to consent to the Mayor’s appointment of Jasmine De Luna to the Business
Improvement District #1
4. Motion to consent to the Mayor’s reappointment of Lisa Leonard to the Dangerous Animal
Appeals Commission
5. Motion to consent to the Mayor’s appointment of Dan Witthuhn and reappointment of Mark
Coulter, Juan Garcia and Clayton Timperley and removal of Scott Brown to the Building
Code Advisory and Appeals Board
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
6. Resolution 2026-067 making a recommendation for a Class C liquor license application of
Debbie Fortner, new owner of Dugout Bar at 239 E 6th St
7. Motion to authorize the Mayor to sign form 50G for the Dugout Bar for Satellite Keno
Operations
8. Resolution 2026-085 authorizing a conditional use permit allow an Institutional Residential
for more than eight occupants at 749 E. 32nd S
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CITY OF
=) FREMONT
NEBRASKA
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
March 31, 2026 - 7:00 PM
Public Comment — 6:30 PM
City Council Chambers 400 East Military, Fremont NE
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER Following the Pledge of Allegiance, Mayor Sookram called the
Regular City Meeting to order and stated that a copy of the open meeting law is posted continually
for public inspection located near the entrance door by the agendas.
ROLL CALL Roll call showed Councilmembers Ganem, Lathrop, Vaughan, Marsh, Jensen,
Horner, Peterson present. Von Behren Absent. 7 Members present. 1 Member absent.
MAYOR COMMENTS: There will be no discussion from the Council or the public regarding
comments made by the Mayor. Should anyone have questions regarding the comments, please
contact the Mayor after the meeting
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Motion to adopt agenda for the March 31, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting Motion
made by Horner, seconded by Jensen to adopt the agenda for the March 31, 2026
Regular City Council Meeting. Voting Yea: Jensen, Ganem, Vaughan, Lathrop, Marsh,
Horner, Peterson. Absent: Von Behren. Motion carried 7-0.
APPOINTMENTS:
2.
Resolution 2025-068 accepting and approving the reappointment by the Mayor of
the members of the Port Authority Board of Commissioners whose terms expire
April of 2026 Motion made by Vaughan, seconded by Horner accepting and approving
the reappointment by the Mayor of the members of the Port Authority Board of
Commissioners whose terms expire April of 2026. Voting Yea: Jense
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Tue Mar 31, 2026
Utility and Infrastructure Board (June 2017 - Present)
Board considers infrastructure contracts and city property sales
The Utility and Infrastructure Board will discuss several construction awards and utility service contracts. The body is also considering three ordinances for the sale of city-owned property parcels.
- Contract for North Broad Street Viaduct Rehabilitation Project with JMN Construction LLC
- Bid award to Hawkins Construction for 19th Street Asphalt Overlay Project
- Ordinance 5736 for sale of Parcel ID 270136118 to Seth Coates
- Ordinance 5737 for sale of Parcel ID 270136131 to Victor Roeder
- Ordinance 5738 for sale of property at 9th and Luther Road to William Chamberlain
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✓ Decidido: Board approved $2,508,584.43 contract for North Broad Street viaduct rehab
The Utility and Infrastructure Board approved several contracts and property sales, each by a unanimous 5‑0 vote. It authorized a $2,508,584.43 contract with JMN Construction LLC to rehabilitate the North Broad Street viaduct. Additional approvals covered fiber‑optic service for the police department, electrical conduit installation, asphalt overlay, storm‑sewer clean‑out, turbine inspection, and two city‑property sales.
- Approved $33,000 initial + $60,000 lease for fiber optic connections with Great Plains Communications (5-0)
- Approved contract to Wiese Plumbing & Excavating Inc. for electrical conduits (5-0)
- Approved $2,508,584.43 contract with JMN Construction LLC for North Broad Street viaduct rehabilitation (5-0)
- Approved $273,405.80 contract with Hawkins Construction for 19th Street asphalt overlay (5-0)
- Approved $299,100 change order with Hydro‑Klean LLC for storm sewer clean out (5-0)
- Approved $591,604.64 contract with HPI for turbine and generator inspection at Lon D. Wright Generating Station (5-0)
- Approved Ordinance 5736 to sell parcel ID 270136118 to Seth Coates for $4,100 (5-0)
- Approved Ordinance 5737 to sell parcel ID 270136131 to Victor Roeder (5-0)
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UTILITY & INFRASTRUCTURE BOARD
March 31, 2026 - 4:00 P.M.
Fremont Municipal Building, 2nd Floor Conference Room
400 East Military, Fremont, Nebraska
REGULAR MEETING:
1. Meeting called to order
2. Roll call
CONSENT AGENDA: All items in the consent agenda are considered to be routine by the Utility
and Infr astructure Board and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion
of these items unless a Board Member or a citizen so requests, in which event the item will be
removed from the consent agenda and considered separately.
3. Approve Minutes of March 10, 2026
4. Consider Accounts Payable through March 31, 2026
REGULAR AGENDA:
5. Consider Fiber Optic Connections with Great Plains Communications for the new Police
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epartment and Fleet Maintenance Buildings
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onsider Award of the Installation of Electrical Conduits to Wiese Plumbing & Excavating Inc.
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onsider Contract for the North Broad Street Viaduct Rehabilitation Project with JMN
Construction LLC
8. C
onsider Award of Bid to Hawkins Construction for the 19th Street Asphalt Overlay Project
9. C
onsider Change Order with Hydro-Klean LLC for Additional Storm Sewer Clean Out
10. C
onsider Award of Contract to HPI for the Turbine and Generator Inspection for Unit 7 at the Lon
D
Wright Generating Station
11. C
onsider Ordinance 5736 Regarding sale of City Property Parcel ID 270136118 to Seth Coates
12. C
onsider Ordinance 5737 regarding sale of City Property, Parcel ID 270136131 to Victor Ro
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CITY OF FREMONT UTILITY AND INFRASTRUCTURE BOARD
March 31 , 202 6 - 4:00 P.M.
A meeting of the Utility and Infrastructure Board was held on March 31 , 202 6 , at 4:00 p.m. in the Fremont
Municipal Building, City Council Chambers at 400 East Military, Fremont, Nebraska . The meeting was
preceded by publicized notice in the Fremont Tribune and the agenda displayed in the Municipal Building.
The meeting was open to the public. A continually current copy of the agenda was available for public
inspection at the office of the City Administrator, 400 East Military. The agenda was distributed to the
Utility and Infrastructure Board on March 30 , 20 2 6 , and posted, along with the supporting documents, on
the City ’s website. A copy of the open meeting law is posted continually for public inspection.
ROLL CALL
Roll call showed Board Members Fryklind , Lipsys , Wiese, Wilson , Bolton present. 5 members present .
Others in attendance included Jeff Shanahan, Utility Gen. Mgr.; Troy Schaben, Asst. Utility Gen. Mgr.;
Dan Gillis, Dir. of Public Works; Eric Fuhrmeister , W ater/ WasteWater Supt.; Dan Reznicek, Power Plant
Supt .; Alan Kasper, Dir. of Transmission & Distribution ; Jenn Nabb, Finance Director ; Chris Gunderson,
Dir of Information Systems ; and Patty Hernandez, Grant Asst.
CONSENT AGENDA
Moved by Member Bolton and seconded by Member Wilson to approve items 3 and 4 (Approve Minutes
from March 10, 2026 and Approve Accounts Payable through March 31 , 2026). Ayes: Bolton , Wilso
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Fri Mar 20, 2026
Airport Advisory Committee
✓ Decidido: Airport Advisory Committee approves prior minutes and adjourns
The committee approved the January 16, 2026 meeting minutes, with six members voting in favor and three absent. The meeting was then adjourned, also with six members voting in favor and three absent. No other formal actions were taken during the session.
- Approved January 16, 2026 meeting minutes (6-0)
- Adjourned March 20, 2026 meeting (6-0)
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AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Meeting Minutes: March 20th, 2026
1. Meeting called to order with Open Meetings Act announcement.
Meeting was called to order at 8:15 A.M. Open Meeting Act is posted on the wall of the Airport
Terminal, the Act Poster was pointed out to those in attendance.
2. Roll call.
Board Members Present: Levi Entz, Robert Steenblock, Dave Mitchell, Mallory Larsen, Stephen
Barr, and Stan Darling. Absent members: Mitch Schneringer, Vic Roeder, and Kirk Diers.
3. Approval of the January 16th, 2026 meeting minutes.
Motion by Dave Mitchell and seconded by Mallory Larsen to approve. Motion passed by vote of
members: Dave Mitchell, Mallory Larsen, Levi Entz, Robert Steenblock, Stephen Barr, and Stan
Darling. Absent members: Mitch Schneringer, Vic Roeder, and Kirk Diers.
4. Compass Rose Installation Update.
Cari Hoffart updated that legal is working on hold harmless document. Once completed installation
should take place around May 2026.
5. Updates for the State Fly-In Scheduled June 20th, 2026.
Cari Hoffart updated that Vic Roeder may need to step down from the Fly-In committee due to
other obligations. If anyone else would like to think of volunteering in his place, email Cari Hoffart.
Vendor updates were provided and the Sponsorship flyer is attached to this agenda. Will continue
to reach out to businesses such as banks and car dealerships for sponsorship commitments.
6. Hangar Maintenance and Compliance Inspection Update.
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Tue Mar 17, 2026
Business Improvement District
Downtown BID Board to discuss downtown amenities and marketing grants
The Downtown Business Improvement District Board will meet to discuss potential actions regarding downtown infrastructure and funding. The board will review reports on parks and downtown parking lot progress.
- Possible action on trashcans, benches, and picnic tables
- Possible action on the speaker system
- Possible action on Christmas decorations
- Possible action on marketing grants
- Progress report from the City on downtown parking lots
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✓ Decidido: Board approved prior minutes, $5,000 installation budget, and tabled two applications
The board approved the minutes from the February 17, 2026 meeting by a 7‑0 vote. They approved up to $5,000 for installing trashcans, picnic tables, benches, and related items, with a 9‑0 vote. The board tabled the Color the Core and 505 Brewery applications by an 8‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned at 1:13 p.m. with an 8‑0 vote.
- Approve February 17, 2026 minutes (7-0)
- Approve up to $5,000 for installation of trashcans, benches, etc (9-0)
- Table Color the Core application (8-0)
- Table 505 Brewery application (8-0)
- Adjourn meeting (8-0)
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Downtown Business Improvement District Board
Tuesday March 17, 2026
12:00 P.M.
Fremont Art Association, 92 West 6 th Street Fremont NE
1. Meeting called to order, announcement of Open Public Meeting Law and Roll Call
2. Approval of the Minutes of the February 17, 2026 Meeting.
3. Report from the parks department by Nick Hansen
4. Discussion and possible action on trashcans, benches and picnic tables.
5. Discussion and possible action on the speaker system
6. Discussion and possible aciton on Christmas decorations.
7. Discussion and possible action on marketing grants.
8. Discussion and possible action on Parking Lots Downtown with report from the City on progress
to date.
9. Committee reports:
1. Financial Report
2. Marketing Committee report
3. Future Projects Committee Report
4. Design Committee Report
5. Comments from the public
8. MainStreet Report – Lainey Paquette
Our Next meeting will be April 21, 2026 at 92 West 6 th Street.
Agenda posted at the Municipal building on March 12, 2026. The Board reserves the right to go into Executive Session when necessary. A copy of the Open
Meeting Law is available for review by the public. The Board reserves the right to adjust the order of the items on this agenda.
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Business Improvement District Board Minutes
Noon, March 17, 2026
Fremont Art Association, 92 W 6 th St. Fremont Ne
Board Present: Tom Coday. Roxie Kracl, Brenden Murray, Daniel Cech left at 12:51, Kevin Main, J J Bixby,
Lindi Janulewicz, Berta Quintero arrived 12:06, and Howard Krasne arrived at 12:10
Absent:
Guests: Dan Gillis, Nick Hansen, Jody Sanders and Lainey Paquette
1. Meeting was called to order by Tom Coday at 12:03pm roll call was taken. Those present are identified
above, a quorum was determined present. Identified that a copy of the Open Meeting Act was available
in the room for inspection.
2. Minutes of the February 17, 2026 meeting were passed out. Motion made to approve by J.J. and
seconded by Daniel motion carried 7/0 vote.
3. Nick Hansen from Parks Dept gave report-New restrooms were being installed in the Public Parks,
Christensen Fields ballparks are all being redone. City is partnering with Sifferings for a tree project 60
trees will be available and you can find more information on the website. Over 100 seasonal jobs open
for the City if anyone knows of people ages 15 plus recommend sending them to the City to apply.
Discussion regarding the messes pet owners are leaving in the green spaces and if there were doggie
bags that we could possibly install near the trashcans. Biggest concerns are near the 505 Apartments and
Board members have reached out to Management to discuss with the tenants on cleaning up after their
pets. Lainey will work with
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Mon Mar 16, 2026
Library Board
Board to adopt agenda and approve February minutes at March 16 meeting
The Keene Memorial Library Board will meet on March 16, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. in the Pinnacle Bank Board Room. The board will vote to adopt the current agenda and to approve the minutes from the February 16 meeting. Afterward, the board will hear reports from the Library Director, the Friends of the Library, and the finance staff on February expenditures. No other actions are listed on the agenda.
- Motion to adopt the current agenda for March 16, 2026
- Motion to approve February 16, 2026 minutes
- Library Director’s report (month in review, statistics, CE update)
- Friends of the Library report
- Finance – Library expenditures report for February 2026
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✓ Decidido: Board adopted agenda, approved February minutes, and adjourned
The Keene Memorial Library Board adopted the March 16 agenda, approved the February 16 board minutes, and then adjourned the meeting. Each motion carried unanimously with a 3‑0 vote and two members absent.
- Adopted March 16 agenda (3-0)
- Approved February 16 minutes (3-0)
- Adjourned meeting (3-0)
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Keene Memorial Library Board Meeting
Pinnacle Bank Board Room (1st Floor)
1030 N Broad St, Fremont NE 68025
6:30 P.M.
March 16, 2026
AGENDA
Call to Order/Notice of Meeting
1. Roll Call
2. Motion to adopt the current agenda for March 16, 2026, regular meeting
3. Dispense with and approve February 16, 2026, minutes (attachment)
4. Reports
a. Library Director’s Report
i. Month in Review (attachments
)
ii. Statistics (attachment)
iii. Board CE Update (need 20 hours by 12/7/2028 – have 0 as of 3/10/2026)
b. Friends of the Library Report
c. Finance-Library Expenditures Reports for February 2026 (attachment)
5. Adjournment
Next Regular Board Meeting – Monday, April 20, 2026, Pinnacle Bank Board Room
Agenda posted online at www.fremontne.gov/library and emailed to Library Board members on
March 10, 2026. This meeting is preceded by a publicized notice in the Fremont Tribune, and the
agenda is available at the front Circulation Desk of the Keene Memorial Library, 1030 North
Broad Street. A Copy of the Open Meetings Act is posted at the entrance of the meeting room.
The Library Board reserves the right to go into Executive Session at any time. The Library Board
reserves the right to adjust the order of items on this agenda.
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Keene Memorial Library Board Meeting
Pinnacle Bank Board Room (1st Floor)
1030 N. Broad St, Fremont, NE
6:30 P.M.
February 16, 2026
Minutes
Held in the Pinnacle Bank Board Room (1st Floor) and Board President
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Keene Memorial Library Board Meeting
Pinnacle Bank Board Room (1 st Floor)
1030 N. Broad St , Fremont, NE
6 :30 P.M.
March 16 , 2026
Minutes
Held in the Pinnacle Bank Board Room (1 st Floor) and Board President Becky Pence called the
meeting to order at 6 :36 pm .
R oll Call
The following members were present: Tina Barham, LeAnn Rathke , and Becky Pence. Ryan
Fiala and Amanda Moenning were not present.
Also present for the meeting were Laura England-Biggs, Library Director; Jody Sanders, City
Administrator; Sally Ganem, City Council Liaison ; Dan Gillis, Director of Public Works, and
Tracy Swanson, Senior Office Associate. Senior Office Associate Tracy Swanson will be
recording the meeting minutes.
Notice of Meeting and Agenda
Th is meeting was preceded by a publicized notice in the Fremont Tribune and the agenda posted
at the 1 st floor circulation desk of the Keene Memorial Library , located at 1030 North Broad
Street , and distributed by email . A copy of the O pen M eetings Act is posted continually for
public inspection and is located near the entrance of the meeting room.
Agenda
Motion to adopt the current agenda for the March 16 , 202 6 , regular meeting .
Board Member Rathke made a motion to adopt the current agenda for the March 16 , 2026 ,
Library Board Meeting, and it was seconded by Board Member Barham .
Ayes : Barham , Rathke and Pence .
Motion carried 3 -0 with 2 absent .
Reading of Minutes
Board Member Barham made a motion to approve the February 16 ,
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Mon Mar 16, 2026
Planning Commission
Planning Commission to review zoning changes and conditional use permits
The Planning Commission will consider a preliminary plat for 47 duplex lots and a zoning map amendment. The body will also review requests for a youth therapeutic group home, a boxing club, and a sign plan for a Freddy's restaurant.
- Preliminary Plat for 47 duplex units southeast of Pathfinder Drive and Wilmont Street
- Zoning change from AG-Agriculture to LI-Light Industrial for 2.48 acres at PT TL 20, Section 35-18-8
- Conditional Use Permit for a youth therapeutic group home at 749 E 32nd St
- Conditional Use Permit for a boxing club/fitness center at 346 S. Broad St
- Sign plan for TR Hospitality (Freddy's) at 3350 Elk LN
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✓ Decidido: Planning Commission approves land-use requests, including Light Industrial zoning
The commission approved a zoning map amendment and a sign plan for TR Hospitality at 3350 Elk Lane. It also approved a zoning change for JKL, LLC from Agriculture to Light Industrial, and conditional use permits for a therapeutic group home and a boxing club/fitness center. All approvals passed with a 6‑0 vote. The Deerfield Fremont preliminary plat request was continued for further review.
- Approved amendment to the Zoning Map (6-0)
- Approved sign plan for TR Hospitality, LLC at 3350 Elk Ln (6-0)
- Approved zoning change for JKL, LLC from Agriculture to Light Industrial (6-0)
- Approved Conditional Use Permit for therapeutic group home at 749 E 32nd St (6-0)
- Approved Conditional Use Permit for boxing club/fitness center at 346 S. Broad St (6-0)
- Continued Deerfield Fremont LLC preliminary plat submission (6-0)
- Approved minutes of Feb 16, 2026 meeting (6-0)
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REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
March16th, 2026 - 5:00 p.m.
City Council Chambers
Fremont Municipal Building
400 East Military Ave.
Fremont, Nebraska
1. Meeting called to order.
2. Roll call.
3. Dispense with the reading and approve the minutes of February16th, 2026, Planning Commission meeting
as prepared.
4. Old Business:
A. A request by Deerfield Fremont LCC (Michael Maley) for a Preliminary Plat Submission for 46-R2 (Low/
Medium Density Residential District) Duplex Units (47 Lots). The property is generally located southeast of
Pathfinder Drive and Wilmont Street Fremont, Nebraska.
B. A request by the Planning Director to amend the Zoning Map.
5. New Business:
A. A request by TR Hospitality, LLC for a Sign Plan on behalf of Ron's Sign CO (c/o: Anders Herpolsheimer)
on property generally located at 3350 Elk LN.
B. A request by David C. Mitchell - Yost Law Firm on behalf of JKL, LLC for a Zoning Change AG-
Agriculture District to LI-Light Industrial District on property generally located at PT TL 20, Section 35-18-8 -
2.48 acres
C. A request by David C. Mitchell for a Conditional Use Permit to allow a Therapeutic Group Home for youth
(specifically girls) in NC-Neighborhood Commercial District on property generally located at 749 E 32nd St.
D. A request by Ronald (Skip) and Judy Sawyer for a Conditional Use Permit to allow a Boxing Club/Fitness
Center in a LI-Light Industrial District generally located at 346 S. Broad St.
6. Planning Director Communications.
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PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
March 16th, 2026
City Council Chambers, Fremont Municipal Building, Fremont, NE
5:00 p.m. Meeting
Chair Darling called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. He stated that a copy of the Open Meetings Act is posted continually for public
inspection located near the entrance door by the agendas.
Roll call showed Chair Darling and Commissioners, Landholm, Einspahr, McKay, Nielsen , and Sawtelle were present. Commissioners
Carlson and Jaeger were absent. A quorum was established.
Chair Darling read the item: Dispense with the reading of the minutes of the February 1 6 th, 2026, Planning Commission meeting.
Commissioner Sawtelle made a motion to approve the minutes; Commissioner McKay seconded the motion. Voting Yea: McKay,
Sawtelle, Landholm, Darling , Nielsen, Einspah r. Absent: Carlson, Jaeger . Motion carried 6-0.
Chair Darling read the item: Old Business. A) A request by Deerfield Fremont LLC (Michael Maley) for a Preliminary Plat
Submission for 46-R2(Low/Medium Density Residential District) Duplex Units (47 Lots). The property is generally located
southeast of Pathfinder Drive and Wilmont Street. Commissioner Nielsen made a motion to continue this item ; Commissioner
McKay seconded the motion. Voting Yea: Einspahr, Landholm, Nielsen, McKay, Darling , Sawtelle. Absent: Jaeger, Carlson.
Motion carried 6-0.
Chair Darling read the item: Old Business. B ) A request by the Planning Director to amend the Zoning Map. Chair Darling opened
the public
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Wed Mar 11, 2026
Appeals Commission
Animal Appeal Commission to hear dangerous dog appeal
The Animal Appeal Commission will meet to review a Potentially Dangerous Dog Notice. The body will decide whether to affirm, deny, or modify the notice following presentations and public comment.
- Appeal of Potentially Dangerous Dog Notice for Eduardo Martinez
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✓ Decidido: Animal Appeal Commission meeting adjourned without action due to lack of quorum
The commission did not have the required three members present, so the meeting could not be called to order. No items on the agenda, including the approval of June 5, 2025 minutes and the potentially dangerous dog appeal, were acted upon. The notice regarding the potentially dangerous dog remains unchanged.
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ANIMAL APPEAL COMMISSION MEETING
March 11, 2026 – 1:30 P M
City Council Chambers 400 East Military, Fremont NE
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
1. Approve Minutes of the June 5 , 2025 meeting minutes.
2. Hear the Potentially Dangerous Dog Notice / A ppeal of Eduardo Martinez
a. City presentation
b. Appellant presentation
c. Witness / Public Comments
d. Q&A / Discussion
e. Motion to Affirm, Deny or Modify Notice
f. Vote
3. General Matters Discussion
ADJOURNMENT
This meeting is preceded by publicized notice in the Fremont Tribune on March 10, 2026 , is displayed in the
Municipal Building and is open to the public. Agenda posted at the Municipal Building on March 9 , 2026 , the official
current copy is available at City Hall, 400 East Military, City Clerk ’s Office. The Commission reserves the right to go
into Executive Session at any time. A copy of the agenda is available in the Hearing Room and the Nebraska Open
Meeting Law is posted in the City Council Chambers for review by the public. The Commission reserves the right
to adjust the order of items on the agenda.
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ANIMAL APPEAL COMMISSION MINUTES
March 11 , 202 6 – 1:30 P M
2 nd Floor Conference Room 400 East Military, Fremont NE
NOTE: Commissioners Elliott and Yerger were in attendance for this meeting. However a
quorum of at least three Commissioners was required in order to call this meeting to Order
and to conduct discussion of the Notice at hand. DUE TO THE LACK OF A QUORUM ,, THE
SCHEDULED MEETING COULD NOT BE CALLED TO ORDER AND NO ACTION WAS TAKEN;
this effectively rendered the Potentially Dangerous Dog Notice mute.
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
1. Approve Minutes of the June 5, 2025 meeting minutes.
2. Hear the Potentially Dangerous Dog / Appeal of Eduardo Martinez
a. City presentation
b. Appellant presentation
c. Witness / Public Comments
d. Q&A / Discussion
e. Motion to Affirm, Deny or Modify Notice
f. Vote
3. General Matters Discussion
ADJOURNMENT
This meeting is preceded by publicized notice in the Fremont Tribune on March 10, 2026, is displayed in the
Municipal Building and is open to the public. Agenda posted at the Municipal Building on March 9 , 2026, the official
current copy is available at City Hall, 400 East Military, City Clerk ’s Office. The Commission reserves the right to go
into Executive Session at any time. A copy of the agenda is available in the Hearing Room and the Nebraska Open
Meeting Law is posted in the City Council Chambers for review by the public. The Commission reserves the right to
adjust the order of items on the agenda.
THESE MINUTES CO
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Tue Mar 10, 2026
City Council
City Council to approve $327,600 municipal building design contract
The council will consider a consent agenda and several resolutions authorizing contracts, purchases, and grant acceptances. Notable actions include approving a $327,600 design contract for the Fremont Municipal Building renovation and a $134,714.89 purchase of a Vermeer vacuum trailer. The meeting also includes a public hearing to receive the Local Option Economic Development Fund quarterly report and discussion of Broad Street traffic issues.
- Resolution 2026-056 authorizing the Mayor to sign a contract with Schemmer Associates to design the Fremont Municipal Building renovation ($327,600)
- Resolution 2025-055 authorizing the purchase of a Vermeer LP873SDT HVY Vac Trailer ($134,714.89)
- Resolution 2026-054 accepting a grant award of $30,000 to fund replacement of police cruiser computers
- Resolution 2026-052 authorizing the Mayor to sign the agreement with OCLC for CloudLibrary services at $600 for the first year and $1,200 for the second year
- Resolution 2026-058 authorizing the Mayor to sign a purchase agreement for parcel PID 270139527 at $50,000 per acre (approximately 20.90 acres)
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✓ Decidido: Council approved $327,600 building renovation contract and 20‑acre land purchase
The Fremont City Council approved a contract with Schemmer Associates to design the municipal building renovation for $327,600. It also authorized the Mayor to sign a purchase agreement for a 20.90‑acre parcel at $50,000 per acre. Additional actions included approving emergency backup generators, accepting a $30,000 police‑computer grant, and adopting several other contracts and grants.
- Approved Schemmer Associates design contract for municipal building renovation ($327,600) – vote 8‑0
- Authorized purchase of PID 270139527 parcel (~20.90 acres at $50,000/acre) – vote 7‑1
- Approved contract with Fremont Electric for two emergency backup generators ($300,518.75) – vote 8‑0
- Accepted grant of $30,000 to replace police cruiser computers – vote 8‑0 (consent agenda)
- Accepted $25,000 Visit Nebraska tourism grant – vote 8‑0 (consent agenda)
- Approved amendment increasing Parallel Taxiway Rehabilitation project to $774,180 – vote 8‑0 (consent agenda)
- Approved purchase of Vermeer LP873SDT HVY Vac Trailer ($134,714.89) – vote 8‑0 (consent agenda)
- Approved amendment to Local Option Economic Development loan documents with Wholestone Farms Cooperative – vote 7‑1
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FORMAL CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
March 10, 2026 – 6:30 PM
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
March 10, 2026 - 7:00 PM
City Council Chambers 400 East Military, Fremont NE
FORMAL CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION AGENDA
6:30 PM
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
1. Discussion on Broad Street Traffic
ADJOURNMENT
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
7:00 PM – Following the preceding Meeting
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
MAYOR COMMENTS
(There will be no discussion from the Council or the public regarding comments made by the
Mayor. Should anyone have questions regarding the comments, please contact the Mayor after the
meeting)
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. Motion to receive Local Option Economic Development Fund (LB840) Quarterly Report
CONSENT AGENDA: All items in the consent agenda are considered to be routine by the City
Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items
unless a Council Member or Staff so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the
consent agenda and considered separately.
2. Motion to dispense with and approve February 24, 2026 Board of Equalization and
Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
3. Motion to approve February 25, 2026 through March 10, 2026 claims and authorize
checks to be drawn on the proper accounts
4. Motion to receive Report of the Treasury
5. Motion to approve the Cement/Asphalt/Excavate workers license applications as
presented subject to fulfillment of all licensing req
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CITY OF
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NEBRASKA
FORMAL CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION MINUTES
March 10, 2026 — 6:30 PM
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
March 10, 2026 - 7:00 PM
City Council Chambers 400 East Military, Fremont NE
FORMAL CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION AGENDA
6:30 PM
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER Mayor Sookram called the Formal City Council Study Session to
order and stated that a copy of the open meeting law is posted continually for public inspection
located near the entrance door by the agendas.
ROLL CALL Roll call showed Councilmembers Ganem, Lathrop, Vaughan, Marsh, Jensen,
Horner, Von Behren, Peterson. 8 Members present.
1. Discussion on Broad Street Traffic Presentation provided by City Staff. Discussion held
regarding Broad Street Traffic. No formal action taken.
ADJOURNMENT Motion made by Jensen, seconded by Ganem to adjourn; time: 7:32 PM. Voting
Yea: Jensen, Ganem, Vaughan, Lathrop, Marsh, Horner, Von Behren, Peterson. Motion carried 8-
0.
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
7:00 PM — Following the preceding Meeting
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER Following the Pledge of Allegiance, Mayor Sookram called the
Regular City Council Meeting to order and stated that a copy of the open meeting law is posted
continually for public inspection located near the entrance door by the agendas.
ROLL CALL Roll call showed Councilmembers Ganem, Lathrop, Vaughan, Marsh, Jensen,
Horner, Von Behren, Peterson. 8 Members present.
MAYOR COMMENTS
(There will be no discussion from the Council or the
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Tue Mar 10, 2026
Utility and Infrastructure Board (June 2017 - Present)
Board will consider approving funds for the city’s Lead Line Replacement Project.
The Utility and Infrastructure Board will first approve the February 24 minutes and accounts payable through March 10. It will then review several procurement and contract items, including authorizations for staff signatures, a parcel purchase, utility agreements, and equipment acquisitions. The board will also discuss emergency repairs to the combustion turbine and a declaration for lead line replacement funding. All items are listed on the posted agenda for the March 10, 2026 meeting.
- Authorization for staff to sign WAPA 12-UGPR-1035 Amendment 1, 25-UGPR-82 and related forms
- Purchase agreement for parcel PID 270139527 from Roger and Debra Menn
- Contract with Fremont Electric for supply and installation of two emergency backup generators
- Approval of funds for the Lead Line Replacement Project
- Contract with Schemmer Associates to design the Fremont Municipal Building renovation
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✓ Decidido: Board approves major utility purchases and contracts, including $300K generator deal
The Utility and Infrastructure Board authorized the Mayor to sign several contracts, including a $300,518.75 purchase of two emergency backup generators and a $327,600 design contract for the municipal building renovation. It also approved the purchase of a water pipe trailer, funds for a lead line replacement project, and a parcel acquisition (PID 270139527). Additional approvals covered a Nebraska LIHEAP utility agreement, receipt of the 2025 Collection Activity Report, and staff authority to sign WAPA forms.
- Approved purchase of parcel PID 270139527 from Roger and Debra Menn (4-0, 1 abstention)
- Approved contract with Fremont Electric for two emergency backup generators, $300,518.75 (5-0)
- Approved contract with Schemmer Associates to design municipal building renovation, $327,600 (5-0)
- Approved purchase of Sweetwater Line Tamer CT2786C gas pipe trailer (5-0)
- Approved funds for Lead Line Replacement Project under the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (5-0)
- Approved Nebraska LIHEAP Home Energy Utility Provider Agreement (5-0)
- Approved receipt of the 2025 Collection Activity Report (5-0)
- Authorized staff to sign WAPA 12-UGPR-1035 Amendment 1, 25-UGPR-82 and REC Program Principles Acknowledge Form (5-0)
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UTILITY & INFRASTRUCTURE BOARD
March 10, 2026 - 4:00 P.M.
Fremont Municipal Building, 2nd Floor Conference Room
400 East Military, Fremont, Nebraska
REGULAR MEETING:
1. Meeting called to order
2. Roll call
CONSENT AGENDA: All items in the consent agenda are considered to be routine by the Utility
and I nfrastructure Board and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion
of these items unless a Board Member or a citizen so requests, in which event the item will be
removed from the consent agenda and considered separately.
3. Approve Minutes of February 24, 2026
4. Consider Accounts Payable through March 10, 2026
REGULAR AGENDA:
5. Consider Authorization for Staff to sign WAPA 12-UGPR-1035 Amendment 1, 25-UGPR-82 and
W
APA-UGPR REC Program Principles Acknowledge Form
6. C
onsider Purchase Agreement and Closing Documents for the purchase of the parcel currently
listed as PID 270139527 from sellers Roger and Debra Menn
7. C
onsider Receiving the 2025 Collection Activity Report
8. C
onsider Approval of the Nebraska Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
Utility Provider Agreement
9. C
onsider Purchase of a Sweetwater Line Tamer CT2786C Gas Pipe Trailer from Industrial Sales
10. C
onsider Contract with Fremont Electric for the Supply and Installation of Two Emergency Backup
Generators
11. C
onsider Affirming the Emergency Declaration for Repairs to Combustion Turbine (50T) and
Associated Equipment.
12. C
onsider Approval of Funds for Lea
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CITY OF FREMONT UTILITY AND INFRASTRUCTURE BOARD
March 10 , 202 6 - 4:00 P.M.
A meeting of the Utility and Infrastructure Board was held on March 10 , 202 6 , at 4:00 p.m. in the Fremont
Municipal Building, City Council Chambers at 400 East Military, Fremont, Nebraska . The meeting was
preceded by publicized notice in the Fremont Tribune and the agenda displayed in the Municipal Building.
The meeting was open to the public. A continually current copy of the agenda was available for public
inspection at the office of the City Administrator, 400 East Military. The agenda was distributed to the
Utility and Infrastructure Board on March 6 , 20 2 6 , and posted, along with the supporting documents, on
the City ’s website. A copy of the open meeting law is posted continually for public inspection.
ROLL CALL
Roll call showed Board Members Bolton, Lipsys , Fryklind , Wiese, Wilson present. 5 members present .
Others in attendance included Jeff Shanahan, Utility Gen. Mgr.; Troy Schaben, Asst. Utility Gen. Mgr.;
Dan Gillis, Dir. of Public Works; Eric Fuhrmeister , W ater/ WasteWater Supt.; Dan Reznicek, Power Plant
Supt .; Ryon Palmer, Fleet Manager ; Jenn Nabb, Finance Director ; Gary Ogden, Gas System Sup t.; Lottie
Mitchell, Customer Services Dir .; and Patty Hernandez, Grant Asst.
CONSENT AGENDA
Moved by Member Bolton and seconded by Member Wilson to approve items 3 and 4 (Minutes from
February 24 , 2026 and Approve Accounts Payable through March 10 , 2026). Ayes: Wilson, Wiese,
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Tue Mar 3, 2026
Citizens Advisory Review Committee
Committee to consider amendment request from Wholestone Farms
The Citizens Advisory Review Committee will meet to review the fund balance and quarterly report. The body is scheduled to consider an amendment request from Wholestone Farms Cooperative, Inc. regarding local option economic development loan agreements.
- Consideration of amendment request from Wholestone Farms
- Review of LB 840 fund balance, which is estimated at $4,392,511.13 as of 1/31/2026
- Review of quarterly report
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✓ Decidido: Committee approved prior minutes and recommended Wholestone amendment
The Citizens Advisory Review Committee approved the December 2, 2025 meeting minutes by a 3‑0 vote. The committee reviewed the fund balance and quarterly report but took no action on them. Members voted 4‑0 to recommend that City Council approve Wholestone Farms’ amendment request. The meeting was adjourned at 12:22 p.m. by a 4‑0 vote.
- Approved Dec 2, 2025 minutes (3-0)
- Recommended City Council approve Wholestone amendment (4-0)
- Adjourned meeting at 12:22 p.m. (4-0)
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CITIZENS ADVISORY REVIEW COMMITTEE
Tuesday, March 3, 2026 – 12:00 p.m.
Fremont Municipal Building – 400 E Military Ave, Fremont, NE 68025
1. C
all to Order
2. A
pproval of minutes from the December 2, 2025 meeting
3. Rev
iew Fund Balance
4. R
eview Quarterly Report
5. C
onsider Amendement Request from Wholestone Farms
6. P
lan Administrator Updates
a. Pending applications
7. A
djourn
T
his agenda was posted at the Municipal Building and distributed to the members of
the Citizens Advisory Review Committee on February 25, 2026, and online at
www.fremontne.gov. The official current copy is available at City Hall, 400 East Military
Avenue. A copy of the Open Meeting Law is posted for review by the public.
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CITY OF FREMONT CITIZENS ADVISORY REVEW COMMITTEE
December 2, 2025 – 12:00 p.m.
A meeting of the Citizens Advisory Review Committee was held on December 2, 2025, at 12:00
p.m. at the Municipal Building, 400 E Military Ave, Fremont, Nebraska. The meeting was preceded
by publicized notice in the Fremont Tribune and the agenda displayed in the Municipal Building.
The meeting was open to the public. A continually current copy of the agenda was available for
public inspection at the office of the City Administrator, 400 East Military Avenue. The agenda was
distributed to the Citizens Advisory Review Committee on November 25, 2025 and posted, along
with the supporting documents on the City’s website. A copy of the open meeting law is posted
continually
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CITY OF FREMONT CITIZENS ADVISORY REVEW COMMITTEE
March 3, 2026 – 12:00 p.m.
A meeting of the Citizens Advisory Review Committee was held on March 3, 2026, at 12:00 p.m.
at the Municipal Building, 400 E Military Ave , Fremont, Nebraska. The meeting was preceded by
publicized notice in the Fremont Tribune and the agenda displayed in the Municipal Building. The
meeting was open to the public. A continually current copy of the agenda was available for public
inspection at the office of the City Administrator, 400 East Military Avenue. The agenda was
distributed to the Citizens Advisory Review Committee on November 25, 2025 and posted, along
with the supporting documents on the City’s website. A copy of the open meeting law is posted
continually for public inspection.
ROLL CALL
Roll call showed Members Johannsen, Proskovec, Meyer present. Schulz joined after roll call. Weise
absent. 3 members present 2 absent at time of roll call. Others in attendance included Angie Olson,
Plan Administrator , Jody Sanders, City Administrator . A r epresentative of Wholestone Farms
Cooperative, Inc., was present.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM DECEMBER 2, 2025 MEETING.
Moved by Member Proskovec and seconded by Member Meyer to approve the minutes of the
December 2, 2025 meeting. Ayes: Proskovec, Johansen, Meyer. Motion carried 3-0. Schulz joined
later. Wiese absent.
REVIEW FUND BALANCE.
Olson gave overview and answered questions. No motion received.
REVIEW QUARTERLY REP
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Mon Mar 2, 2026
Park & Recreation Board
Board to consider fee waiver for Casa de Midlands Rubber Duck Race event
The Fremont Parks & Recreation Board will discuss two public‑event requests: a fee waiver for the Casa de Midlands Rubber Duck Race and a request from Debbie Baker for a fishing derby at Johnson Lake on June 20, 2026. The board will also receive reports on winter recreation, facility updates, and the Capital Improvement Plan.
- Debbie Baker request for a fishing derby on June 20, 2026 at Johnson Lake/Park
- Casa de Midlands Rubber Duck Race event fee waiver request
- Winter recreation report presented by Schwanke
- Facilities update in Director Hansen's report
- Capital Improvement Plan discussion
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AGENDA
PARKS & RECREATION BOARD MEETING
Monday, March 2nd , 202 6
City Auditorium West Room – 7pm
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Open Meeting Law posted for public review.
4. Reading of the Parks & Recreation Board Minutes , January 5 th , 202 6 .
5. Action Item Request for us e :
- Debbie Baker fishing derby June 20 th , 202 6 request for Johnson Lake/Park
6. Action items to discuss:
- Casa de Midlands Rubber Duck Race Event and Splash Station Fee Waiver
7. Recreation Report – Schwanke
* Winter Recreation report
8. Director Report- Hansen
* Facilities update
* Parks/Forestry update
* Capital Improvement Plan
9. Next M eeting – Monday April 6 th , 202 6 , 7p m, City Auditorium West Room
10. Adjournment
Agenda posted at City Hall and distributed to the Park Board, Mayor and City Council on Thursday ,
February 26 th , 202 6 . The official current copy is available at City Hall located at 400 E Military Avenue,
Parks and Recreation Office. A copy of the Open Meeting Law is posted for review by the public .
Wed Feb 25, 2026
Local Option Review Team
Team will consider amendment to Wholestone Farms economic development loan
The Local Option Review Team will discuss and vote on an amendment request from Wholestone Farms Cooperative, Inc. The meeting also includes a review of the LB840 fund balance and its quarterly report. The Plan Administrator will provide updates on pending applications, including a $597,500 performance‑based forgivable loan for Structural Components Systems, Inc. The agenda concludes with standard procedural items.
- Consider amendment request from Wholestone Farms Cooperative, Inc.
- Review LB840 fund balance
- Review LB840 quarterly report
- Discuss pending applications, including a $597,500 performance‑based forgivable loan for Structural Components Systems, Inc.
- Plan Administrator updates
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✓ Decidido: Team approved prior minutes and recommended Wholestone amendment to council
The Local Option Review Team approved the minutes from the December 2, 2025 meeting. The team voted to recommend Wholestone Farms Cooperative's amendment request to the City Council. The meeting was then adjourned.
- Approved December 2, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
- Recommended Wholestone Farms amendment request to City Council (4-0)
- Adjourned meeting (4-0)
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Local Option Review Team
Wednesday, February 25 – 1:00 p.m.
Fremont Municipal Building – 400 E Military Ave, Fremont, NE 68025
1. C
all to Order
2. A
pproval of minutes from the December 2, 2025 meeting
3. Rev
iew Fund Balance
4. R
eview LB840 Quarterly Report
5. C
onsider Amendement Request from Wholestone Farms
6. P
lan Administrator Updates
a. P
ending applications
7. A
djourn
T
his agenda was posted at the Municipal Building and distributed to the members of
the Local Option Review Team on February 23, 202 6, and online at
www.fremontne.gov. The official current copy is available at City Hall, 400 East Military
Avenue. A copy of the Open Meeting Law is posted for review by the public.
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CITY OF FREMONT LOCAL OPTION REVIEW TEAM
December 2, 2025 – 12:30 p.m.
A meeting of the Local Option Review Team was held on December 2, 2025, at 12:48 p. m.
(commencing at 12:48pm, after the Citizen’s Advisory Review Committee meeting) at the
Municipal Building, 400 E Military Ave, Fremont, Nebraska. The meeting was preceded by
publicized notice in the Fremont Tribune and the agenda displayed in the Municipal Building. The
meeting was open to the public. A continually current copy of the agenda was available for public
inspection at the office of the City Administrator, 400 East Military Avenue. The agenda was
distributed to the Local Option Review Team on November 25, 2025, and posted, along with the
supporting documents on the City’s website. A copy of the open
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CITY OF FREMONT LOCAL OPTION REVIEW TEAM
February 25, 2026 – 1:00 p.m.
A meeting of the Local Option Review Team was held on February 25, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. in the
Municipal Building, 400 E Military Ave, Fremont, Nebraska. The meeting was preceded by
publicized notice in the Fremont Tribune and the agenda displayed in the Municipal Building. The
meeting was open to the public. A continually current copy of the agenda was available for public
inspection at the office of the City Administrator, 400 East Military Avenue. The agenda was
distributed to the Local Option Review Team on February 23, 2026, and posted, along with the
supporting documents on the City’s website. A copy of the open meeting law is posted continually
for public inspection.
ROLL CALL
Roll call showed Members Lathrop, Jensen, Eairleywine, and Meister present. Mueller absent. 4 present,
1 absent. Others in attendance included Angie Olson, Plan Administrator and Jody Sanders, City
Administrator. A representative of Wholestone Farms Cooperative attended.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE DECEMBER 2, 2025 MEETING
Moved by Member Meister and seconded by Member Eairleywine to approve the minutes of the
December 2, 2025, meeting. Ayes: Lathrop, Meister, Eairleywine, Mueller, Jensen. Motion carried 4
- 0. Mueller absent.
REVIEW OF FUND BALANCE
Olson gave overview and answered questions. No motion received.
REVIEW QUARTERLY REPORT.
Olson gave overview and answered questions. No motion rece
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Tue Feb 24, 2026
Utility and Infrastructure Board (June 2017 - Present)
Board to certify street superintendent and consider two equipment purchases
The Utility & Infrastructure Board will approve the minutes from the February 10 meeting and accounts payable through February 24. It will certify Anna Allen as City Street Superintendent effective March 16, 2026. The board will also consider purchasing electric meters for an Advanced Metering Infrastructure system and a Vermeer LP873SDT heavy vac trailer before adjourning.
- Approve minutes of February 10, 2026 (consent agenda)
- Approve accounts payable through February 24, 2026 (consent agenda)
- Certify Anna Allen as City Street Superintendent beginning March 16, 2026
- Consider purchase of electric meters for Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) system
- Consider purchase of a Vermeer LP873SDT heavy vac trailer
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✓ Decidido: Board approves street superintendent appointment and several purchases
The Utility and Infrastructure Board approved its consent agenda items, including minutes from February 10, 2026 and accounts payable through February 24, 2026. It recommended to City Council the appointment of Anna Allen as Street Superintendent starting March 16, 2026. It also recommended approval of electric meters for the Advanced Metering Infrastructure system and approved the purchase of a Vermeer HVY Vac Trailer. All motions passed unanimously.
- Approved minutes from February 10, 2026 (3-0)
- Approved accounts payable through February 24, 2026 (3-0)
- Recommended appointment of Anna Allen as Street Superintendent (3-0)
- Recommended purchase of electric meters for AMI system (3-0)
- Approved purchase of Vermeer LP873SDT HVY Vac Trailer (3-0)
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UTILITY & INFRASTRUCTURE BOARD
February 24, 2026 - 4:00 P.M.
Fremont Municipal Building, 2nd Floor Conference Room
400 East Military, Fremont, Nebraska
REGULAR MEETING:
1. Meeting called to order
2. Roll call
CONSENT AGENDA: All items in the consent agenda are considered to be routine by the Utility
and Inf rastructure Board and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion
of these items unless a Board Member or a citizen so requests, in which event the item will be
removed from the consent agenda and considered separately.
3. Approve Minutes of February 10, 2026
4. Consider Accounts Payable through February 24, 2026
REG
ULAR AGENDA:
5. Consider Certification of Anna Allen as City of Fremont Street Superintendent beginning March
16, 2026, for the Remainder of the 2026 Calendar Year
6. Consi
der Purchase of Electric Meters for Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) System
7. Consi
der Purchase of a Vermeer LP873SDT HVY Vac Trailer
8. Adjour
nment.
The agenda was posted at the Municipal Building on February 20, 2026. The agenda and enclosures are distributed to the
Board and posted on the City of Fremont’s website. The official current copy of the agenda is available at Municipal Building,
400 East Military, office of the City Administrator. A copy of the Open Meeting Law is posted in the 2nd floor conference room for
review by the public. The Utility & Infrastructure Board reserves the right to adjust the order of items on this agenda.
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CITY OF FREMONT UTILITY AND INFRASTRUCTURE BOARD
February 24 , 202 6 - 4:00 P.M.
A meeting of the Utility and Infrastructure Board was held on February 24 , 202 6 , at 4:00 p.m. in the
Fremont Municipal Building, City Council Chambers at 400 East Military, Fremont, Nebraska . The
meeting was preceded by publicized notice in the Fremont Tribune and the agenda displayed in the
Municipal Building. The meeting was open to the public. A continually current copy of the agenda was
available for public inspection at the office of the City Administrator, 400 East Military. The agenda was
distributed to the Utility and Infrastructure Board on February 20 , 20 2 6 , and posted, along with the
supporting documents, on the City ’s website. A copy of the open meeting law is posted continually for
public inspection.
ROLL CALL
Roll call showed Board Members Fryklind , Wilson , Bolton present. Lipsys and Wiese a bsent. 3 members
present . 2 members absent . Others in attendance included Jeff Shanahan, Utility Gen. Mgr.; Troy
Schaben, Asst. Utility Gen. Mgr.; Dan Gillis, Dir. of Public Works; Scott Seelhoff, WWTP Supt.; Dan
Reznicek, Power Plant Supt .; Ryon Palmer, Fleet Manager ; Alan Kaspar, Dir . of Transmission and
Dis tribution; Mark Jensen, UIB Liaison and Patty Hernandez, Grant Asst.
CONSENT AGENDA
Moved by Member Bolton and seconded by Member Lipsys to approve items 3 and 4 (Minutes from
February 10 , 2026 and Approve Accounts Payable through February 24 , 2026). Ayes: Bolton, Frykl
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Tue Feb 24, 2026
City Council
City Council to approve $782,351.90 purchase of electric meters for AMI system
The Fremont City Council will consider a series of resolutions and ordinances, including appointments of the City Engineer and Street Superintendent, and authorizations for several contracts and purchases. Key items include a $782,351.90 purchase of additional electric meters for the Advanced Metering Infrastructure system, a $34,460.72 purchase of encrypted police radios, and a $69,487.84 special tax assessment for Business Improvement District #1. The agenda also contains public hearings on a community development grant, a conditional use permit, a subdivision re‑plat, and a zoning text change for education use.
- Resolution 2026-046 authorizing purchase of additional electric meters for AMI system – $782,351.90
- Resolution 2026-045 authorizing purchase of four encrypted Motorola police radios – $34,460.72
- Resolution 2026-042 authorizing contract with Mauer Fence Co. for Christensen Field fencing – up to $324,000
- Resolution 2026-043 authorizing contract for 2026 Pavement Rehab Project with C‑R Menn Concrete – $300,777.10
- Resolution 2026-039 levying special tax and assessment on Business Improvement District #1 – $69,487.84
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✓ Decidido: City Council approved $782,351.90 purchase of electric meters
The council adopted a $69,487.84 special tax for Business Improvement District #1 and appointed Anna Allen as City Engineer and Street Superintendent. It approved several contracts, including a $782,351.90 purchase of electric meters, a $324,000 fence contract for Christensen Field, and a $300,777.10 pavement rehab contract. All motions passed unanimously (7‑0) with one member absent.
- Approved Resolution 2026-039 levying $69,487.84 special tax (7-0)
- Appointed Anna Allen as City Engineer (Resolution 2026-040) (7-0)
- Appointed Anna Allen as Street Superintendent (Resolution 2026-041) (7-0)
- Approved appointment of Seth Howard as Police Sergeant (7-0)
- Approved appointment of Daniel Rucker and Darrel Russell as Police Officers (7-0)
- Approved Resolution 2026-046 purchase of electric meters for $782,351.90 (7-0)
- Approved Resolution 2026-042 fence contract for Christensen Field for $324,000 (7-0)
- Approved Resolution 2026-043 pavement rehab contract for $300,777.10 (7-0)
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BOARD OF EQUALIZATION AND REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
February 24, 2026 – 7:00 PM
Public Comment – 6:30 PM
City Council Chambers 400 East Military, Fremont NE
BOARD OF EQUALIZATION AGENDA
7:00 PM
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC HEARING
1. Resolution 2026-039 levying a special tax and assessment on Business Improvement
District #1 Properties in the amount of $69,487.84
ADJOURNMENT
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
7:00 PM – Following the preceding Meeting
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
MAYOR COMMENTS
(There will be no discussion from the Council or the public regarding comments made by the
Mayor. Should anyone have questions regarding the comments, please contact the Mayor after the
meeting)
1. Motion to adopt current agenda for the February 24, 2026, Regular City Council Meeting
APPOINTMENTS:
2. Resolution 2026-040 appointing Anna Allen as City Engineer effective March 16, 2026
3. Resolution 2026-041 appointing Anna Allen as Street Superintendent effective March 16,
2026
4. Motion to consent to the Mayor’s appointment of Seth Howard to Police Sergeant
5. Motion to consent to the Mayor’s appointment of Daniel Rucker and Darrel Russell as
Police Officers
6. Motion to consent to the Mayor’s appointment of Monica Eby to the Creative Council for a
term ending August 13, 2026.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
7. Public hearing concerning the activities of the Nebraska Department of Economic
Development for a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
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NEBRASKA
BOARD OF EQUALIZATION AND REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
February 24, 2026 — 7:00 PM
Public Comment - 6:30 PM
City Council Chambers 400 East Military, Fremont NE
BOARD OF EQUALIZATION MINUTES
7:00 PM
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER Following the Pledge of Allegiance, Mayor Sookram called the
Board of Equalization Meeting to order and stated that a copy of the open meeting law is posted
continually for public inspection located near the entrance door by the agendas.
ROLL CALL Roll call showed Councilmembers Ganem, Lathrop, Vaughan, Marsh, Jensen,
Horner, Von Behren present. Peterson Absent. 7 Members present. 1 Member absent.
PUBLIC HEARING
a.
Resolution 2026-039 levying a special tax and assessment on Business
Improvement District #1 Properties in the amount of $69,487.84 Mayor Sookram
opened the public hearing, after receiving no public comments, Mayor Sookram closed the
public hearing. Motion made by Horner, seconded by Ganem levying a special tax and
assessment on Business Improvement District #1 Properties in the amount of $69,487.84.
Voting Yea: Jensen, Ganem, Vaughan, Lathrop, Marsh, Horner, Von Behren. Absent:
Peterson. Motion carried 7-0.
ADJOURNMENT Motion made by Jensen, seconded by Vaughan to adjourn; time: 7:04
PM. Voting Yea: Jensen, Ganem, Vaughan, Lathrop, Marsh, Horner, Von Behren. Absent:
Peterson. Motion carried 7-0.
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
7:00 PM — Following the preceding Meeting
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
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Fri Feb 20, 2026
Airport Advisory Committee
Airport committee discusses June 20th fly-in and maintenance updates
The Airport Advisory Committee will review the agenda for the June 20, 2026, Nebraska State Fly-In, including sponsorship levels and approach route safety. The meeting will also cover updates on the Compass Rose installation, hangar maintenance, and a parallel taxiway reconstruction project.
- Approval of January 16, 2026 meeting minutes
- Discussion on Approach Route Over City Traffic Pattern
- Parallel Taxiway Reconstruction Update
- Sponsorship opportunities for June 20, 2026 State Fly-In
- Hangar Maintenance and Compliance Inspection Update
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AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
February 20th, 2026
8:15 A.M.
Fremont Municipal Airport Terminal Building
West 23rd Street, Fremont, Nebraska
1. Meeting called to order with Open Meetings Act announcement.
2. Roll call.
3. Approval of the January 16th, 2026 meeting minutes.
4. Compass Rose Installation Update.
5. Updates for the State Fly-In Scheduled June 20th, 2026.
6. Hangar Maintenance and Compliance Inspection Update.
7. Discuss Approach Route Over City Traffic Pattern.
8. Parallel Taxiway Reconstruction Update.
9. Action Items to Discuss - None.
10. Maintenance Items Update.
11. Adjournment.
The agenda was distributed to the Mayor, City Council, and Advisory Committee members on February 18th,
2026. The official current copy is available at City Hall, 400 East Military, Public Works Department Office.
The Advisory Committee reserves the right to go into Executive Session when necessary. A copy of the
Open Meeting Law is posted at the Airport terminal building for review by the public. The Board reserves the
right to adjust the order of items on this agenda.
$500
Name on banner to be displayed at event as well as acknowledgement
in event related media.
$1,000
Above level benefits as well as commemorative plaque.
$1,500
Above level benefits, VIP seating during event, and display of
dedicated banner outside at the airport for 1 year.
$5,000
Above level benefits as well as private flight on specialty aircraft TBD
closer to event d
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Tue Feb 17, 2026
Business Improvement District
Board to discuss trashcans, benches, picnic tables, marketing grants, parking
The Downtown Business Improvement District Board will discuss possible actions on trashcans, benches and picnic tables, as well as marketing grant opportunities. A city report on downtown parking lot progress will also be reviewed. Committee reports on finance, marketing, future projects, and design will be presented, followed by public comments.
- Discussion and possible action on trashcans, benches and picnic tables
- Discussion and possible action on marketing grants
- Discussion and possible action on downtown parking lots (city progress report)
- Financial Report (Committee)
- Marketing Committee Report
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✓ Decidido: Board approved prior minutes and adjourned the meeting
The BID Board accepted the minutes from the January 20, 2026 meeting with a unanimous 5‑0 vote. A motion to adjourn the February 17 meeting was also carried unanimously (5‑0). No other actions were taken on the items discussed.
- Accepted January 20, 2026 minutes (5-0)
- Adjourned meeting at 12:45 pm (5-0)
- Trashcans, benches, picnic tables – no action taken
- Marketing grants – no action taken
- Parking lots downtown – no action taken
- Financial report – no action taken
- Marketing Committee report – no action taken
- Future Project Committee report – no action taken
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Tuesday February, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Fremont Art Association, 92 West 6 th Street Fremont NE
1. Meeting called to order, announcement of Open Public Meeting Law and Roll Call
2. Introduce the Jasmine De Luna with RVR bank. Jasmine is looking at joining our board.
3. Approval of the Minutes of the Jnauary 20, 2026 Meeting.
4. Discussion and possible action on trashcans, benches and picnic tables.
5. Discussion and possible action on marketing grants.
6. Discussion and possible action on Parking Lots Downtown with report from the City on progress
to date.
7. Committee reports:
1. Financial Report
2. Marketing Committee report
3. Future Projects Committee Report
4. Design Committee Report
5. Comments from the public
8. MainStreet Report – Lainey Paquette
Our Next meeting will be March 17, 2026 at 92 West 6 th Street.
Agenda posted at the Municipal building on February 12, 2026. The Board reserves the right to go into Executive Session when necessary. A copy of the
Open Meeting Law is available for review by the public. The Board reserves the right to adjust the order of the items on this agenda.
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Business Improvement District Board Minutes
Noon, February 17, 2026
Fremont Art Association, 92 West 6th Street Fremont NE 68025
Board Present: Tom Coday, J J Bixby, Howard Krasne, Lindi Janulewicz, Daniel Cech
Absent: Roxie Kracl, Kevin Main, Berta Quintero, Brenden Murray
Guests: Lainey Paquette (Mainstreet) Jasmine De Luna
1. Meeting was called to order by Tom Coday at 12:07 pm. Roll call was taken. Those
present are identified above, a quorum was determined. Tom Coday identified that a
copy of the Open Meeting Act was available in the room for inspection.
2. Motion to accept minutes of January 20, 2026, was moved by Howard Krasne. and
seconded by Linda Janulewicz carried 5/0 vote.
Possible Action #1 – Trashcans, benches and picnic tables. Howard reported that benches
have been received. It was discussed that the city would be installing on their timeline. No
action taken.
Possible Action #2 – Marketing grants. There were various discussions on how to proceed.
We will revisit at next meeting. No action taken.
Possible Action #3 Parking Lots Downtown. City is mostly on schedule and will be receiving
bids shortly. They will bid for the screening/walls but expect the screening to come in high.
No action taken.
Committee reports:
a. Financial Report. Provided. No action taken.
1. Marketing Committee Report. No report. No action taken.
c. Future Project Committee Report. No report. No action taken.
d. Design Committee Report No report. No action taken.
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Mon Feb 16, 2026
Library Board
Board will adopt agenda, approve minutes, and hear library reports
The Keene Memorial Library Board will vote to adopt the February 16, 2026 agenda and approve the January 19, 2026 meeting minutes. The board will hear the Library Director’s monthly report, the Friends of the Library report, and the Finance‑Library Expenditures report for January 2026. After discussion, the meeting will be adjourned.
- Motion to adopt the February 16, 2026 agenda
- Motion to approve the January 19, 2026 minutes
- Library Director’s Report (Month in Review and Statistics)
- Friends of the Library Report
- Finance – Library Expenditures Report for January 2026
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✓ Decidido: Board adopted agenda, approved minutes, and adjourned the meeting
The Library Board adopted the February 16 agenda, approved the January 19 minutes, and then adjourned. All motions passed unanimously with three votes in favor and two members absent.
- Adopted agenda (3-0, 2 absent)
- Approved January 19, 2025 minutes (3-0, 2 absent)
- Adjourned meeting (3-0, 2 absent)
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Keene Memorial Library Board Meeting
Pinnacle Bank Board Room (1st Floor)
1030 N Broad St, Fremont NE 68025
6:30 P.M.
February 16, 2026
AGENDA
Call to Order/Notice of Meeting
1. Roll Call
2. Motion to adopt the current agenda for February 16, 2026, regular meeting
3. Dispense with and approve January 19, 2025, minutes (attachment)
4. Reports
a. Library Director’s Report
i. Month in Review (attachment)
ii. Statistics (attachment)
b. Friends of the Library Report
c. Finance-Library Expenditures Reports for January 2026 (attachment)
5. Adjournment
Next Regular Board Meeting – Monday, March 16, 2026, Pinnacle Bank Board Room
Agenda posted online at www.fremontne.gov/library and emailed to Library Board members on
February 12, 2026. This meeting is preceded by a publicized notice in the Fremont Tribune, and
the agenda is available at the front Circulation Desk of the Keene Memorial Library, 1030 North
Broad Street. A Copy of the Open Meetings Act is posted at the entrance of the meeting room.
The Library Board reserves the right to go into Executive Session at any time. The Library Board
reserves the right to adjust the order of items on this agenda.
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Keene Memorial Library Board Meeting
Pinnacle Bank Board Room (1st Floor)
1030 N. Broad St, Fremont, NE
6:30 P.M.
January 19, 2026
Minutes
Held in the Pinnacle Bank Board Room (1st Floor) and Board President Becky Pence called the
meeting to order at 6:4
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Keene Memorial Library Board Meeting
Pinnacle Bank Board Room (1 st Floor)
1030 N. Broad St , Fremont, NE
6 :30 P.M.
February 16 , 2026
Minutes
Held in the Pinnacle Bank Board Room (1 st Floor) and Board President Becky Pence called the
meeting to order at 6 :36 pm .
R oll Call
The following members were present: Ryan Fiala, LeAnn Rathke , and Becky Pence. Tina
Barham and Amanda Moenning were not present.
Also present for the meeting were Laura England-Biggs, Library Director; Sally Ganem, City
Council Liaison ; Dan Gillis, Director of Public Works, and Tracy Swanson, Senior Office
Associate. Senior Office Associate Tracy Swanson will be recording the meeting minutes.
Notice of Meeting and Agenda
Th is meeting was preceded by a publicized notice in the Fremont Tribune and the agenda posted
at the 1 st floor circulation desk of the Keene Memorial Library , located at 1030 North Broad
Street , and distributed by email . A copy of the O pen M eetings Act is posted continually for
public inspection and is located near the entrance of the meeting room.
Agenda
Motion to adopt the current agenda for the February 16 , 202 6 , regular meeting .
Board Member Rathke made a motion to adopt the current agenda for the February 16 , 2026 ,
Library Board Meeting, and it was seconded by Board Member Fiala .
Ayes : Fiala , Rathke and Pence .
Motion carried 3 -0 with 2 absent .
Reading of Minutes
Board Member Fiala made a motion to approve the January 19 , 202 6 , Library Board minutes
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Mon Feb 16, 2026
Planning Commission
Planning Commission to consider zoning map and subdivision changes
The Fremont Planning Commission will review a request to amend the zoning map and consider a preliminary plat for 46 duplex units. The body will also discuss a conditional use permit and a zoning text change regarding education facilities.
- Preliminary Plat for 46 duplex units at southeast of Pathfinder Drive and Wilmont Street
- Request to amend the Zoning Map
- Zoning Text Change to allow Primary & Secondary Education use in GC District
- Pearson Subdivision Final Plat at 425 W Washington St
- Conditional Use Permit for accessory structure at 1130 S. County Road 26
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✓ Decidido: Planning Commission approves education zoning change and multiple development permits
The Fremont Planning Commission approved a zoning text change to treat primary and secondary education uses as substantially similar to college and vocational uses. It also approved a Pearson Subdivision final plat and a conditional use permit for an accessory structure. The commission postponed the proposed zoning‑map amendment until boundary clarification is provided. All motions carried a 6‑0 vote.
- Postponed zoning‑map amendment (motion to continue) – 6-0
- Approved education zoning text change for primary & secondary schools – 6-0
- Approved Pearson Subdivision final plat at 425 W Washington St – 6-0
- Approved conditional use permit for accessory structure at 1130 S County Rd 26 – 6-0
- Approved continuation of drainage criteria for Deerfield Fremont LLC preliminary plat – 6-0
- Approved minutes of the January 19, 2026 meeting – 6-0
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REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
February 16th, 2026 - 5:00 p.m.
City Council Chambers
Fremont Municipal Building
400 East Military Ave.
Fremont, Nebraska
1. Meeting called to order.
2. Roll call.
3. Dispense with the reading and approve the minutes of January 19th, 2026, Planning Commission meeting
as prepared.
4. Old Business.
A request by Deerfield Fremont LLC (Michael Maley) for a Preliminary Plat Submission for 46-
R2(Low/Medium Density Residential District) Duplex Units (47 Lots). The property is generally located
southeast of Pathfinder Drive and Wilmont Street.
5. New Business.
A request by the Planning Director to amend the Zoning Map.
A. A request by Alex Henery, Rainwood Development Partners, for a Zoning Text Change so that
“Education Facility, Primary & Secondary” use can be considered as substantially similar to the
“Education Facility, College, University, and Vocational Use,” which would allow the Primary &
Secondary Education use with the approval of a Conditional Use Permit in GC Zoning District.
B. A request by Pillar 23 Investments for a Pearson Subdivision Final Plat. The property is generally
located at 425 W Washington St.
C. A request by Horacio Lopez for a Conditional Use Permit to expand a nonconforming use to allow the
installation of an accessory structure. The property is generally located at 1130 S. County Road 26.
6. Planning Director Communications.
A request by the Planning Director to continue to review the Comprehensive Plan Ac
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PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
February 16th , 202 6
City Council Chambers, Fremont Municipal Building, Fremont, NE
5:00 p.m. Meeting
Vice Chair Nielsen called the m eeting to order at 5: 0 0 p.m. He stated that a copy of the Open Meetings Act is posted continually for
public inspection located near the entrance door by the agendas. Roll call showed Vice Chair Nielsen and Commissioners, Landholm ,
Einspahr , McKay, Carlson, and Sawtelle were present. Commissioners Darling and Jaeger were absent. A quorum was established.
Vice Chair Nielsen Adjusted the agenda items. Item number #5 New Business. Starting with A request by the Planning Director to
amend the zoning Map as A) and other items move to B), C), and D).
Vice Chair Nielsen read the item: Dispense with the reading of the minutes of the January 1 9 th , 202 6 , Planning Commission meeting.
Commissioner Landholm made a motion to change the language from table to continue in Deerfield item ; Commissioner Einspahr
seconded the motion. By a roll call vote , Landholm , Einspahr , Nielsen, McKay, Carlson, and Sawtelle all vote in favor. Darling and
Jaeger were absent . M otion carried 6 -0. Commissioner Landholm made a motion to approve the minutes; Commissioner Sawtelle
seconded the motion. By a roll call vote, McKay, Sawtelle, Landholm, Carlson, Nielsen, and Einspahr all vote in favor. Darling and
Jaeger were absent. Motion carried 6-0.
Vice Chair Nielsen read the item: Old Business. A request by Deerfield Fremont LLC
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Wed Feb 11, 2026
Civil Service Commission
Civil Service Commission to interview police officers
The Civil Service Commission will review meeting rules, approve minutes from October 2025, and conduct interviews with police officers, potentially entering executive session.
- Review posting of open meeting rules
- Approve minutes of October 31, 2025 meeting
- Police Officer Interviews (may go into executive session)
- Meeting held at 400 East Military, Fremont NE
- Agenda posted at Municipal Building and distributed to Commission
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✓ Decidido: Commission approved minutes from the Oct. 31, 2025 meeting
The Civil Service Commission approved the October 31, 2025 meeting minutes. It then voted to enter executive session to evaluate a job performance, and later voted to exit executive session. The meeting was adjourned after those actions.
- Approved Oct 31, 2025 meeting minutes (3‑0)
- Approved move into executive session for job‑performance evaluation (3‑0)
- Approved exit from executive session (3‑0)
- Approved adjournment of the meeting (3‑0)
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CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING
February 11, 2026
Large Conference Room, 2nd Floor
400 East Military, Fremont NE
8:15 A.M.
AGENDA
1. Meeting called to order
2. Review Posting of Open Meeting Rules
3. Roll call
4. Approve minutes of October 31, 2025, meeting
5. Police Officer Interviews (May go into executive Session)
6. Adjournment
Agenda posted at the Municipal Building on February 11, 2026. Agenda distributed to the Civil Service Commission on February 11, 2026. This
meeting is preceded by publicized notice in the Fremont Tribune and the agenda is displayed in the Municipal Building and is open to the public.
The official current copy is available at City Hall, 400 East Military, Human Resource Director’s Office during normal business hours. The Civil
Service Commission reserves the right to go into Executive Session at any time. A copy of the Open Meeting Law is posted in the Large
Conference Room for review by the public. The City of Fremont reserves the right to adjust the order of items on this agenda.
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Minutes
Civil Service Commission Meeting
February 11, 2026
Chairman Tellatin called the meeting to order at 8:15 AM and stated the Open Meeting Act
is posted continually for public inspection on the wall. Roll call vote showed Members Steve
Tellatin, Doug Backens, and Dave Pinkall present. Also present were Jennifer McDuffee,
Human Resources Director, Jeffrey Elliot, Police Chief, and Dominic Savio, Police Captain.
Motion by Member Pinkall, seconded by Member Backens, to approve minutes from the
October 31, 2025, meeting. Roll call vote: Tellatin, Backens, and Pinkall – Aye. Motion
carried.
Motion by Member Backens, seconded by Member Pinkall, to go into Executive Session for
the purpose of evaluation of the job performance of a person to prevent the needless injury
to the reputation of a person and for the further reason that the executive session is
necessary for the protection of the public interest. The Chairman stated a motion had been
made and seconded to go into executive session for the reason that the executive session
is necessary for the protection of the public interest. The Chairman asked for any
discussion. The Chairman stated the pending motion was to go into executive session for
the reason the executive session is necessary for the protection of the public interest. Roll
call vote: Tellatin, Backens, and Pinkall – Aye. Motion carried.
A motion to go into executive session for the reason that the executive session is necessary
for t
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Tue Feb 10, 2026
City Council
City Council approves IT refresh and Wellfield fencing contracts
The Fremont City Council will consider routine approvals for claims, minutes, and reports, along with resolutions to authorize computer purchases and Wellfield fencing installation. The meeting agenda includes a consent agenda of routine items and new business regarding AI policy and utility financial procedures.
- Resolution authorizing $88,828.30 for IT technology refresh
- Resolution awarding $54,372 contract for Wellfield fencing
- Resolution authorizing $67,601.40 for Well Pump service
- Resolution authorizing AI Policy for Staff and Elected Officials
- Resolution approving cash transaction rounding policy
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✓ Decidido: City Council approved $88,828.30 for replacement computers in IT refresh
The council unanimously adopted the meeting agenda and consent agenda items. It approved several resolutions, notably an $88,828.30 purchase of replacement computers for the 2026 IT technology refresh, a $54,372 contract for wellfield fencing, and policies on facsimile signatures and cash rounding. All motions carried with a 6‑0 vote.
- Adopted agenda for Feb 10, 2026 meeting (6-0)
- Approved consent agenda items 3‑5, 8‑12 (6-0)
- Approved purchase of replacement computers $88,828.30 for IT refresh (6-0)
- Awarded Wellfield fencing contract to Elkhorn Fence $54,372 (6-0)
- Authorized Mayor to sign Civic and Community Center financing amendment (6-0)
- Authorized Mayor to sign Title VI Nondiscrimination Assurances (6-0)
- Approved use of facsimile signatures for checks (6-0)
- Approved cash transaction rounding policy (6-0)
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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
February 10, 2026 - 7:00 PM
City Council Chambers 400 East Military, Fremont NE
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
MAYOR COMMENTS: There will be no discussion from the Council or the public regarding
comments made by the Mayor. Should anyone have questions regarding the comments, please
contact the Mayor after the meeting
1. Motion to adopt current agenda for the February 10, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting
CONSENT AGENDA: All items on the consent agenda are considered to be routine by the City
Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items
unless a Council Member or Staff so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the
consent agenda and considered separately.
2. Motion to dispense with and approve January 24, 2026 Special City Council Meeting
Minutes and January 27, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
3. Motion to approve January 28, 2026 through February 10, 2026 claims and authorize
checks to be drawn on the proper accounts
4. Motion to approve the Cement/Asphalt/Excavate workers license applications as
presented subject to fulfillment of all licensing requirements
5. Motion to authorize the Mayor to sign the Deed of Reconveyance for 1140 E 6th St for
completing CDBG Loan requirements
6. Motion to receive Report of the Treasury
7. Motion to Receive 2025 Transit Program Annual Highlights
8. Resolution 2026-031 authorizing purchase of replacement
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CITY OF
>) FREMONT
NEBRASKA
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
February 10, 2026 - 7:00 PM
City Council Chambers 400 East Military, Fremont NE
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER Following the Pledge of Allegiance, Mayor Sookram called the
Regular City Council Meeting to order and stated that a copy of the open meeting law is posted
continually for public inspection located near the entrance door by the agendas.
ROLL CALL Roll call showed Councilmembers Ganem, Lathrop, Marsh, Jensen, Peterson, Von
Behren present. Vaughn and Horner absent. 6 Members present, 2 Member absent.
MAYOR COMMENTS: There will be no discussion from the Council or the public regarding
comments made by the Mayor. Should anyone have questions regarding the comments, please
contact the Mayor after the meeting
1. | Motion to adopt current agenda for the February 10, 2026 Regular City Council
Meeting Motion made by Jensen, seconded by Ganem to adopt the current agenda for
the February 10, 2026 meeting. Voting Yea: Ganem, Jensen, Von Behren, Peterson,
Lathrop, Marsh. Absent: Vaughn, Horner. Motion carried 6-0.
CONSENT AGENDA: All items in the consent agenda are considered to be routine by the City
Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items
unless a Council Member or Staff so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the
consent agenda and considered separately. Motion made by Jensen, seconded by Ganem to
approve Consent Agenda items 3-5, 8-12 Voti
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Tue Feb 10, 2026
Utility and Infrastructure Board (June 2017 - Present)
Utility Board to consider AI policy and infrastructure bids
The Utility and Infrastructure Board will review the FY 2025 financial report and consider a new AI policy for staff and elected officials. The board will also evaluate bids for wellfield fencing and well pump servicing.
- Bid for installation of Wellfield fencing from Elkhorn Fence
- Bid award for Well Pump servicing from The Cahoy Group
- 2026 Staff and Elected Officials Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy
- Purchase of replacement computers for 2026 IT Technology refresh
- Cash transaction rounding policy for the City and Department of Utilities
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✓ Decidido: Board recommended $400,000 streetscape contract to City Council
The Utility and Infrastructure Board approved its consent agenda items and then unanimously recommended to the City Council approval of several contracts and policies, including a $54,372 wellfield fencing contract, a $67,601.40 well pump service contract, a cash‑transaction rounding policy, a $400,000 North Downtown Streetscape Revitalization contract, an $88,828.30 computer purchase, and the use of facsimile signatures for checks. All motions carried with a 5‑0 vote.
- Approved consent agenda items (minutes and accounts payable) (5-0)
- Recommended City Council approve Elkhorn Fence wellfield fencing contract $54,372 (5-0)
- Recommended City Council approve The Cahoy Group well pump service contract $67,601.40 (5-0)
- Recommended City Council approve cash transaction rounding policy (Resolution 2026-038) (5-0)
- Recommended City Council authorize Mayor to sign $400,000 North Downtown Streetscape Revitalization contract (5-0)
- Recommended City Council authorize Mayor to approve $88,828.30 computer purchase (5-0)
- Recommended City Council consider use of facsimile signatures for checks (5-0)
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UTILITY & INFRASTRUCTURE BOARD
February 10, 2026 - 4:00 P.M.
Fremont Municipal Building, 2nd Floor Conference Room
400 East Military, Fremont, Nebraska
REGULAR MEETING:
1. Meeting called to order
2. Roll call
CONSENT AGENDA: All items in the consent agenda are considered to be routine by the Utility
and In frastructure Board and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion
of these items unless a Board Member or a citizen so requests, in which event the item will be
removed from the consent agenda and considered separately.
3. Approve Minutes of January 27, 2026
4. Consider Accounts Payable through February 10, 2026
REGULAR AGENDA:
5. Review FY 2025 Financial Report for the Department of Utilities
6. Cons
ider bid for installation of Wellfield fencing from Elkhorn Fence
7. Cons
ider bid award for Well Pump servicing from The Cahoy Group
8. Cons
ider cash transaction rounding policy for the City and Department of Utilities
9. Cons
ider 2026 Staff and Elected Officials Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy
10. Cons
ider purchase of replacement computers for the 2026 IT Technology refresh/system lifecycle
11. Cons
ider use of facsimile signatures for checks for the City and Department of Utilities
12. Adj
ournment.
The agenda was posted at the Municipal Building on February 5, 2026. The agenda and enclosures are distributed to the Board
and posted on the City of Fremont’s website. The official current copy of the agenda is available at Muni
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CITY OF FREMONT UTILITY AND INFRASTRUCTURE BOARD
February 10, 2026 - 4:00 P.M.
A meeting of the Utility and Infrastructure Board was held on February 10, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. in the Fremont Municipal Building, City Council Chambers at 400 East Military, Fremont, Nebraska. The meeting was preceded by publicized notice in the Fremont Tribune and the agenda displayed in the Municipal Building. The meeting was open to the public. A continually current copy of the agenda was available for public inspection at the office of the City Administrator, 400 East Military. The agenda was distributed to the Utility and Infrastructure Board on February 5, 2026, and posted, along with the supporting documents, on the City’s website. A copy of the open meeting law is posted continually for public inspection.
ROLL CALL
Roll call showed Board Members Lipsys, Fryklind, Bolton, Wiese, Wilson present. 5 members present.
Others in attendance included Jeff Shanahan, Utility Gen. Mgr.; Troy Schaben, Asst. Utility Gen. Mgr.;
Dan Gillis, Dir. of Public Works; Jenn Nabb, Finance Dir.; Scott Seelhoff, WWTP Supt.; Dan Reznicek, Power Plant Supt.; Chris Gunderson, Information Systems Dir.; Eric Fuhrmeister, Water/WasteWater Supt.; Lottie Mitchell, Customer Services Dir.; and Patty Hernandez, Grant Asst.
CONSENT AGENDA
Moved by Member Bolton and seconded by Member Lipsys to approve items 3 and 4 (Minutes from
January 27, 2026 and Approve Accounts Payable through February 10, 2026). Ayes: Wilson, Wiese, Lip
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Mon Feb 2, 2026
Park & Recreation Board
Parks & Recreation Board to review reports and capital improvement plan
The board will meet to discuss the fall recreation report and updates on facilities and forestry. The meeting includes a review of the Capital Improvement Plan.
- Fall Recreation report
- Facilities update
- Parks/Forestry update
- Capital Improvement Plan
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✓ Decidido: Board suspended reading of prior minutes and adjourned the meeting
The Parks & Recreation Board voted to suspend the reading of the January 5, 2026 minutes, and the motion was carried. The board then moved to adjourn, and that motion was also carried. No other substantive actions were decided at this meeting.
- Suspended reading of Jan 5 2026 minutes (motion carried)
- Adjourned meeting at 7:18 pm (motion carried)
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AGENDA
PARKS & RECREATION BOARD MEETING
Monday, February 2nd , 202 6
City Auditorium West Room – 7pm
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Open Meeting Law posted for public review.
4. Reading of the Parks & Recreation Board Minutes , January 5 th , 202 6 .
5. Action Item Request for us e :
6. Action items to discuss:
7. Recreation Report – Schwanke
* Fall Recreation report
8. Director Report- Hansen
* Facilities update
* Parks/Forestry update
* Capital Improvement Plan
9. Next M eeting – Monday March 2 nd , 202 6 , 7p m, City Auditorium West Room
10. Adjournment
Agenda posted at City Hall and distributed to the Park Board, Mayor and City Council on Thursday ,
January 29 th , 202 6 . The official current copy is available at City Hall located at 400 E Military Avenue,
Parks and Recreation Office. A copy of the Open Meeting Law is posted for review by the public .
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AGENDA
MINUTES OF PARKS & RECREATION BOARD MEETING
Monday, February 2 nd , 202 6
City Auditorium West Room – 7pm
Present : Aaron Paden, Connie Giese, Wendy Eairleywine, Anna O ’Reilly, Dian Christensen-Hillis , Dan
Gillis, Craig Steer, Ayden Swanson Amy Swanson , Nick Hansen , and Nate Schwanke .
Call to Order : Meeting was called to order at 7:0 0 pm by Chairman Giese . The agenda displayed
at City Auditorium and was distributed to the Park Board, Mayor and City Council on January
29 th , 202 6 , and is open to the public. The open meeting law is posted continually for public
inspection.
Roll Call : Roll Call showed members O ’Reilly , Geise , Eairleywine , Christensen-Hillis and Paden
present . Absent: Moran .
Open Meeting Law posted for public review.
Reading of the Parks & Recreation Board Minutes , January 5 th ,202 5 . Paden moved to suspend
the reading since the board had read them , seconded by Christensen-Hillis , to suspend the
reading of January 5 th , 202 6 , minutes. Motion carried.
Hansen mentioned no action item request for use .
Hansen mentioned no action times for discussion.
Schwanke discussed an RFP was sent out for Christensen Field ballfield fencing , backstops, and
dugout project. Schwanke mentioned the project would remove the old fencing around the
ballfield , backstops, and removal of the cinder block dugouts, new fencing would go around all 4
fields, backstops, and fenced dugouts. Schwanke mentioned 3 contractors have reached out
and a good
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Tue Jan 27, 2026
City Council
City Council votes to raise police HQ contract to $19.996 M
The Fremont City Council will consider routine consent agenda items and several contract authorizations. The most significant action is the amendment of the Sampson Construction contract, increasing the guaranteed maximum price to $19,996,125 for the new Fremont Police Headquarters and Fremont/Dodge County 911 Center. Additional resolutions authorize purchases and agreements ranging from a $4,406 electric supply line license to a $400,000 streetscape revitalization contract.
- Resolution 2026-025: amend Sampson Construction contract, raising price to $19,996,125 for Police Headquarters and 911 Center
- Resolution 2026-019: license agreement for electric supply line across railway with BNSF Railroad, $4,406
- Resolution 2026-020: purchase order to GEA Mechanical for WWTP centrifuge repair, $73,061.51
- Resolution 2026-021: purchase of SCBA and facepieces, $329,333 (with $250,909.09 grant funding)
- Resolution 2026-029: contract with Veenstra & Kimm, Inc. for North Downtown Streetscape Revitalization, $400,000
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✓ Decidido: Council amends police headquarters contract, raising cost to $19,996,125
The Fremont City Council adopted the meeting agenda and approved the consent agenda items. It authorized several contracts and purchases, including a $4,406 electric supply line license and a $400,000 streetscape revitalization. The Council amended the Sampson Construction contract, increasing the total cost to $19,996,125 for the new Police Headquarters and 911 Center. All actions were approved by an 8‑0 vote.
- Approved License Agreement for electric supply line with BNSF Railroad ($4,406) (8-0)
- Authorized purchase order to GEA Mechanical for WWTP centrifuge repair ($73,061.51) (8-0)
- Approved purchase of Self‑Contained Breathing Apparatus and facepieces ($329,333; $250,909.09 grant funded) (8-0)
- Approved 3‑year technical support agreement with IDS for LDW Power Plant ($100,000 per year) (8-0)
- Awarded land auction contract to Farmers National Company (5% of gross sale price) (8-0)
- Approved contract with Veenstra & Kimm for North Downtown Streetscape Revitalization ($400,000) (8-0)
- Authorized mayor to sign cooperation agreement with RES Group for parcel 270139527 (8-0)
- Amended Sampson Construction contract, raising total cost to $19,996,125 for Police Headquarters and 911 Center (8-0)
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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
January 27, 2026 – 7:00 PM
Public Comment – 6:30 PM
City Council Chambers 400 East Military, Fremont NE
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
MAYOR COMMENTS: There will be no discussion from the Council or the public regarding
comments made by the Mayor. Should anyone have questions regarding the comments, please
contact the Mayor after the meeting
1. Motion to adopt current agenda for the January 27, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting
CONSENT AGENDA: All items in the consent agenda are considered to be routine by the City
Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items
unless a Council Member or Staff so requests, i n which event the item will be removed from the
consent agenda and considered separately.
2. Dispense with and approve January 13, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes and
January 15, 2026 Special City Council Meeting Minutes
3. Motion to approve January 14, 2026 through January 27, 2026 claims and authorize
checks to be drawn on the proper accounts
4. Motion to authorize the Mayor to sign the Letter of Support for the Fremont Housing
Agency
5. Motion to Receive 2025 Annual Highlights
6. Motion to Receive FY 2025 Financial Report for the Department of Utilities
7. Motion to Receive FY 2025 Financial Report for the City of Fremont
8. Motion to Receive the Keene Memorial Library Board 2024-2025 Annual Report
9. Motion to Receive the Annual Report from MainSt
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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
January 27, 2026 - 6:30 PM
City Council Chambers 400 East Military, Fremont NE
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER Following the Pledge of Allegiance, Mayor Sookram called the
Regular City Council Meeting to order and stated that a copy of the open meeting law is posted
continually for public inspection located near the entrance door by the agendas.
ROLL CALL Roll call showed Councilmembers Ganem, Lathrop, Vaughan, Marsh, Jensen,
Peterson, Horner, Von Behren present. 8 Members present.
MAYOR COMMENTS: There will be no discussion from the Council or the public regarding
comments made by the Mayor. Should anyone have questions regarding the comments, please
contact the Mayor after the meeting
1. Motion to adopt current agenda for the January 27, 2026 Regular City Council
Meeting Motion made by Jensen, seconded by Horner to amend the agenda to remove
item 15. Voting Yea: Jensen, Ganem, Vaughan, Lathrop, Marsh, Horner, Peterson, Von
Behren. Motion carried 8-0. Motion made by Jensen, seconded by Vaughan to approve
the January 27, 2026 Regular City Council meeting agenda as amended. Voting Yea:
Jensen, Ganem, Vaughan, Lathrop, Marsh, Horner, Peterson, Von Behren. Motion carried
8-0.
CONSENT AGENDA: All items in the consent agenda are considered to be routine by the City
Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items
unless a Council Member or Staff so requests, in which event the item will be removed
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Tue Jan 27, 2026
Utility and Infrastructure Board (June 2017 - Present)
Board to consider downtown streetscape revitalization contract
The Utility & Infrastructure Board will approve the minutes from the Jan. 13 meeting and ratify accounts payable for Jan. 14‑27. It will then consider several contracts and agreements, including a license agreement with BNSF Railway for an electric supply line, a purchase order for WWTP centrifuge repair, a 3‑year technical support agreement for the Lon D. Wright Power Plant, the award of a land auction contract to Farmers National Company, and a contract with Veenstra & Kimm, Inc. for the Downtown Streetscape Revitalization Project. The board will also review a private hangar lease transfer and the purchase of a Dodge County property parcel.
- License Agreement with BNSF Railway for an Electric Supply Line Across the Railway
- Purchase Order to GEA Mechanical for Repair of the WWTP Centrifuge Primary Assembly
- Agreement with IDS for 3‑Year Technical Support for the Lon D. Wright Power Plant Control Systems
- Award of the Land Auction Contract to Farmers National Company
- Contract with Veenstra & Kimm, Inc. for the Downtown Streetscape Revitalization Project
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✓ Decidido: Board approves multiple $400K‑$300K contracts and infrastructure agreements
The Utility and Infrastructure Board unanimously approved eight agenda items, including a license agreement with BNSF Railway, a purchase order for WWTP equipment, a three‑year technical support contract for the Lon D. Wright Power Plant, a land auction award, a downtown streetscape contract, and a property purchase with RES Group. All motions passed with a 5‑0 vote. The proposed P4 private hangar lease transfer was removed from the agenda. The meeting adjourned at 4:20 p.m.
- Approved consent agenda items (minutes Jan 13, 2026 and accounts payable Jan 14‑27, 2026) (5-0)
- Approved BNSF Railway electric supply line license agreement, $4,406.00 (5-0)
- Approved purchase order to GEA Mechanical for WWTP centrifuge repair, $73,061.51 (5-0)
- Approved 3‑year IDS technical support agreement for LDW Power Plant, $300,000 total ($100,000 per year) (5-0)
- Approved award of land auction contract to Farmers National Company, 5% of gross sale price (5-0)
- Approved contract with Veenstra & Kim, Inc. for North Downtown Streetscape Revitalization, $400,000 (5-0)
- Approved purchase of Dodge County Parcel 270139527 with RES Group (5-0)
- Removed P4 Private Hangar Lease Transfer to Brett Griess from agenda (no vote)
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UTILITY & INFRASTRUCTURE BOARD
January 27, 2026 - 4:00 P.M.
Fremont Municipal Building, City Council Chambers
400 East Military, Fremont, Nebraska
REGULAR MEETING:
1. Meeting called to order
2. Roll call
CONSENT AGENDA: All items in the consent agenda are considered to be routine by the Utility and
Infrastructure Board and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these
it
ems unless a Board Member or a citizen so requests, in which event the item will be removed from
the consent agenda and considered separately.
3. Approve Minutes of January 13, 2026
4. Consider to Approve Accounts Payable January 14, 2026 through January 27, 2026
REGULAR AGENDA:
5. Consider License Agreement with BNSF Railway for an Electric Supply Line Across the Railway.
6. Consider Purchase Order to GEA Mechanical for Repair of the WWTP Centrifuge Primary
Assembly
7. Consider
Agreement with IDS for 3-Year Technical Support for the Lon D. Wright Power Plant
Control Systems
8. Consider Award of the Land Auction Contract to Farmers National Company
9. Consider
Contract with Veenstra & Kimm, Inc. for the Downtown Streetscape Revitalization
Project
10. Consider Approval of the P4 Private Hangar Lease Transfer to Brett Griess
11. Consider Purchase of Dodge County Property Parcel 270139527 with RES Group
12. Adjourn
The agenda was posted at the Municipal Building on January 23, 2026. The agenda and enclosures are distributed to the Board
and posted on the City of Fremon
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CITY OF FREMONT UTILITY AND INFRASTRUCTURE BOARD
January 27, 2026 - 4:00 P.M.
A meeting of the Utility and Infrastructure Board was held on January 27, 202 6, at 4:00 p.m. in the
Fremont Municipal Building, City Council Chambers at 400 East Military, Fremont, Nebraska. The
meeting was preceded by publicized notice in the Fremont Tribune and the agenda displayed in the
Municipal Building. The meeting was open to the public. A continually current copy of the agenda was
available for public inspection at the office of the City Administrator, 400 East Military. T he agenda was
distributed to the Utility and Infrastructure Board on January 23, 20 26, and posted, along with the
supporting documents, on the City’s website. A copy of the open meeting law is posted continually for
public inspection.
ROLL CALL
Roll call showed Board Members Fryklind, Lipsys, Bolton, Wiese, Wilson present. 5 members present.
Others in attendance included Jeff Shanahan, Utility Gen. Mgr.; Troy Schaben, Asst. Utility Gen. Mgr.;
Dan Gillis, Dir. of Public Works; Jenn Nabb, Finance Dir.; Scott Seelhoff, WWTP Supt.; Al Kaspar, Dir. of
Transmission & Distribution; and Patty Hernandez, Grant Asst.
CONSENT AGENDA
Moved by Member Bolton and seconded by Member Wilson to approve items 3 and 4 (Minutes from
January 13, 2026 and Approve Accounts Payable January 14, 2026 through January 27, 2026). Ayes:
Fryklind, Bolton, Lipsys, Wilson, Wiese. Motion carried 5-0.
REGULAR AGENDA:
Consi
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Sat Jan 24, 2026
City Council
City Council to discuss long-term strategic goals
The City Council will meet to provide an overview and hold a discussion regarding the city's long-term strategic goals and the planning for those goals.
- Discussion on long-term strategic goals and planning
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✓ Decidido: Council adjourned the meeting with a unanimous 6‑0 vote
The council discussed the city’s long‑term strategic goals, the Papillion Landing Project, and reviewed the 2024 Parks and Recreation Master Plan, but no formal action was taken. A motion to adjourn was made by Jensen, seconded by Marsh, and carried unanimously (6‑0). The meeting was officially closed at 12:27 PM.
- Adjourned meeting (motion by Jensen, seconded by Marsh) – vote 6‑0
- No formal action taken on long‑term strategic goals discussion
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SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
January 24, 2026 - 8:30 AM
Fremont Friendship Center, 1730 W 16 th St , Fremont NE
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
1. Overview and discussion on the City ’s long term strategic goals and planning for said
goals
ADJOURNMENT
Agenda posted at the Municipal Building on January 20, 2026 and online at www.fremontne.gov.
Agenda distributed to the Mayor and City Council on January 20, 2026. This meeting is preceded
by publicized notice in the Fremont Tribune on the last Thursday of the preceding month and the
agenda, including any notice of study session or public hearing, is displayed in the Municipal
Building and is open to the public. The official current copy is available at City Hall, 400 East
Military, City Clerk ’s Office. The City Council reserves the right to go into Executive Session at any
time. A copy of the Open Meeting Law is posted in the City Council Chambers for review by the
public. The City of Fremont reserves the right to adjust the order of items on the agenda.
§2-109 Audience / Participant; Rules of Conduct.
The following rules are established for audience members and participants at a Council meeting:
1 . At the discretion of the presiding officer, any person may address the Council, on any agenda item; however, questions to
City officials or staff, other speakers, or members of the audience are not permitted and will not be answered.
2 . Any person wishing to address the Council shall first state their name and ad
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CITY OF
=) FREMONT
NEBRASKA
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
January 24, 2026 - 8:30 AM
Fremont Friendship Center, 1730 W 16" St, Fremont NE
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER Following the Pledge of Allegiance, Mayor Sookram called the
Special City Council Meeting to order and stated that a copy of the open meeting law is posted
continually for public inspection located at the City Clerk's desk.
ROLL CALL Roll call showed Councilmembers Ganem,, Marsh, Jensen, Peterson, Horner, Von
Behren present; Lathrop, Vaughan absent. 6 Members present. 2 Members absent.
MAYOR COMMENTS: There will be no discussion from the Council or the public regarding
comments made by the Mayor. Should anyone have questions regarding the comments, please
contact the Mayor after the meeting.
NEW BUSINESS: Requires individual associated action
1. Overview and discussion on the City’s long term strategic goals and planning for
said goals. Discussion held with City Staff and City Council on roles and responsibilities
of Elected, Appointed and Hired Officials of a First Class City. Mayor David Black, City
Administrator Amber Powers, City Councilmember Tom Mumgaard, and Deputy City
Administrator Mark Stursma from the City of Papillion were welcomed to discuss the
Papillion Landing Project and their planning and implementation of creating the project.
City Council and Staff then reviewed the 2024 Parks and Recreation Master Plan and
discussed long term visions, priorities and opportunities for future project
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Tue Jan 20, 2026
Business Improvement District
Board will discuss the 2026 budget for Mainstreet services
The Downtown Business Improvement District Board will elect officers, approve the December 16, 2025 meeting minutes, and consider actions on trashcans, benches, picnic tables, the 2026 budget for Mainstreet services, and downtown parking lot progress. Committee reports and a MainStreet report by Lainey Paquette will also be presented.
- Election of officers
- Approval of the minutes from the December 16, 2025 meeting
- Discussion and possible action on trashcans, benches, and picnic tables
- Discussion and possible action on the 2026 budget for services provided by Mainstreet
- Discussion and possible action on downtown parking lots with a city progress report
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✓ Decidido: Board elected officers and approved budget payment in unanimous votes
The board approved the December 16, 2025 meeting minutes by a 6‑0 vote. Officers were elected: Tom Coday as Chairman, J.J. Bixby as Vice‑Chair, and Roxie Kracl as Secretary, also by a 6‑0 vote. The board authorized a $1,875.00 check to MainStreet as the first quarterly payment of a $7,500 contract, again unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 12:41 pm with a 6‑0 vote.
- Approved December 16, 2025 minutes (6-0)
- Elected Tom Coday Chairman, J.J. Bixby Vice‑Chair, Roxie Kracl Secretary (6-0)
- Authorized $1,875.00 payment to MainStreet (6-0)
- Adjourned meeting at 12:41 pm (6-0)
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Downtown Business Improvement District Board
Tuesday January 20, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Fremont Art Association, 92 West 6 th Street Fremont NE
1. Meeting called to order, announcement of Open Public Meeting Law and Roll Call
2. Election of officers
3. Approval of the Minutes of the December 16, 2025 Meeting.
4. Discussion and possible action on trashcans, benches and picnic tables.
5. Discussion and possible action on 2026 budget for services provided by Mainstreet
6. Discussion and possible action on Parking Lots Downtown with report from the City on progress
to date.
7. Committee reports:
1. Financial Report
2. Marketing Committee report
3. Future Projects Committee Report
4. Design Committee Report
5. Comments from the public
8. MainStreet Report – Lainey Paquette
Our Next meeting will be February 17, 2026 at 92 West 6 th Street.
Agenda posted at the Municipal building on January 14, 2026. The Board reserves the right to go into Executive Session when necessary. A copy of the
Open Meeting Law is available for review by the public. The Board reserves the right to adjust the order of the items on this agenda.
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Business Improvement District Board Minutes
Noon, January 20, 2026
Fremont Art Association, 92 W 6 th St. Fremont Ne
Board Present: Tom Coday. Roxie Kracl, Brenden Murray, Daniel Cech, Berta Quintero, and Howard Krasne
Absent: Kevin Main, J J Bixby, Lindi Janulewicz,
Guests: Michael, Dan Gillis, Troy and Lainey Paquette
1. Meeting was called to order by Tom Coday at 12:05pm roll call was taken. Those present are identified
above, a quorum was determined present. Identified that a copy of the Open Meeting Act was available
in the room for inspection.
2. Minutes of the December 16, 2025 meeting were passed out. Motion made to approve by Howard and
seconded by Daniel motion carried 6/0 vote.
3. Election of Officers: Motion made by Howard to nominate the following: Tom Coday Chairman, J.J.
Bixby Vice-Chair, and Roxie Kracl Secretary, seconded by Daniel, motion carried 6/0 vote.
4. Chairman Coday announced received resignation letter from Sam Heineman as he will be traveling the
first quarter of the year and will not be able to participate. Tom is working on finding a new member to
fill his spot. In the meantime Sam is still willing to help with items that he had been working on with
Howard. No action at this time.
5. Discussion on Trash cans, Benches and Picnic Tables- Howard reported 10 of the benches came in
already- problem that they were shipped and not suppose to be so he is working with the company to
come up with a reasonable solution to the additional costs. Som
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Mon Jan 19, 2026
Planning Commission
Planning Commission to consider 46-unit duplex subdivision
The Planning Commission will review a preliminary plat for a residential subdivision featuring 46 duplex units. The body will also consider a landscape waiver and a review of the Comprehensive Plan Action.
- Preliminary Plat for 46 duplex units southeast of Pathfinder Drive and Wilmont Street (Deerfield Fremont LLC)
- Landscape waiver request for property at 1800 E. Military (Sunrise Holdings, LLC)
- Review of the Comprehensive Plan Action
- Election of Chair and Vice Chair
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✓ Decidido: Planning Commission approves landscape waiver with conditions (7-0)
The commission approved the November 17th meeting minutes by a 7‑0 vote. Commissioners elected Stan Darling as Chair and Jeff Nielsen as Vice Chair, each by a 6‑0 vote. A request for a preliminary plat for a duplex development was tabled unanimously. The commission approved a landscape waiver for 1800 E. Military with a condition to begin canopy and pump construction within 18 months, also by a 7‑0 vote.
- Approved November 17th meeting minutes (7-0)
- Elected Stan Darling as Chair (6-0)
- Elected Jeff Nielsen as Vice Chair (6-0)
- Tabled Deerfield Fremont LLC preliminary plat request (7-0)
- Approved landscape waiver for 1800 E. Military with construction condition (7-0)
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REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
January 19th, 2026 - 5:00 p.m.
City Council Chambers
Fremont Municipal Building
400 East Military Ave.
Fremont, Nebraska
1. Meeting called to order.
2. Roll call.
3. Dispense with the reading and approve the minutes of November 17th, 2025, Planning
Commission meeting as prepared.
4. Organize and elect Chair and Vice Chair.
5. A request by Deerfield Fremont LLC (Michael Maley) for a Preliminary Plat Submission for
46-R2(Low/Medium Density Residential District) Duplex Units (47 Lots). The property is
generally located southeast of Pathfinder Drive and Wilmont Street.
6. A request by Mark Sanford on behalf of Sunrise Holdings, LLC, for a landscape waiver on
property generally located at 1800 E. Military.
7. A request by the Planning Director to review the Comprehensive Plan Action.
8. Adjourn Meeting.
THIS MEETING WAS PRECEDED BY PUBLICIZED NOTICE IN THE FREMONT TRIBUNE, THE AGENDA
DISPLAYED IN THE LOBBY OF THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING AND POSTED ONLINE AT
WWW.FREMONTNE.GOV IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE NEBRASKA OPEN MEETINGS ACT, A COPY OF
WHICH IS POSTED CONTINUALLY IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION, AND SAID
MEETING IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. A COPY OF THE AGENDA WAS ALSO KEPT CONTINUALLY
CURRENT AND AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC IN THE PRINCIP AL OFFICE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF
PLANNING, 400 EAST MILITARY AVENUE. THE PLANNING COMMISSION RESERVES THE RIGHT TO
ADJUST THE ORDER OF ITEMS ON THIS AGENDA.
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PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
January 1 9 th , 202 6
City Council Chambers, Fremont Municipal Building, Fremont, NE
5:00 p.m. Meeting
Chairman Borisow called the m eeting to order at 5: 0 0 p.m. He stated that a copy of the Open Meetings Act is posted continually for
public inspection located near the entrance door by the agendas. Roll call showed Chairman Borisow and Commissioners, Landholm ,
Einspahr , Jaeger , Nielsen, Darling , and Sawtelle were present. Commissioners McKay and Carlson were absent. A quorum was
established.
Chairman Borisow read the item: Dispense with the reading of the minutes of the November 17 th , 202 5 , Planning Commission meeting.
Commissioner Nielsen made a motion to approve the minutes; Commissioner Landholm seconded the motion. By a roll call vote ,
Landholm , Borisow , Einspahr , Darling, Nielsen, Jaeger , and Sawtelle all vote in favor. McKay and Carlson were absent . M otion carried 7 -
0.
Chairman Borisow read the item: Organize and elect Chair and Vice Chair. Commissioner Landholm made a motion to nominate
Commissioner Darling for Chair. By a roll call vote, Borisow, Landholm, Nielsen, Einspahr, Jaeger, and Sawtelle all vote in favor.
Motion c arried 6-0. Darling abstained. Commissioner Landholm made a motion to nominate Commissioner Nielsen for Vice Chair.
By a roll call vote, Darling, Borisow, Sawtelle, Einspahr, Landholm, and Jaeger all vote in favor. Motion carried 6-0. Nielsen
abstained.
Chairman Borisow read the item : A reques
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Mon Jan 19, 2026
Library Board
Library Board meeting to adopt agenda, approve minutes, and review annual report
The Keene Memorial Library Board will adopt the meeting agenda, approve the December 15, 2025 minutes, and review the draft 2024‑2025 Annual Report to the City Council. The board will also hear the Library Director’s report, the Friends of the Library report, and a finance report on December 2025 expenditures. No other actions are scheduled.
- Motion to adopt the current agenda for January 19, 2026
- Motion to approve the December 15, 2025 meeting minutes
- Review of the draft 2024‑2025 Annual Report to City Council
- Library Director’s Report (Month in Review and Statistics)
- Friends of the Library Report and Finance – Library Expenditures for December 2025
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✓ Decidido: Board adopted agenda, approved prior minutes and annual report, then adjourned
The Library Board adopted the meeting agenda. It approved the December 15, 2025 Board minutes. The board approved the 2025 Keene Memorial Library Annual Report to be sent to the City Council. Finally, the board adjourned the meeting.
- Adopt agenda (5-0)
- Approve December 15, 2025 minutes (5-0)
- Approve 2025 Annual Report to City Council (5-0)
- Adjourn meeting (5-0)
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Keene Memorial Library Board Meeting
Pinnacle Bank Board Room (1st Floor)
1030 N Broad St, Fremont NE 68025
6:30 P.M.
January 19 2026
AGENDA
Call to Order/Notice of Meeting
1. Roll Call
2. Motion to adopt the current agenda for January 19, 2026, regular meeting
3. Dispense with and approve December 15, 2025, minutes (attachment)
4. Review Draft 2024-2025 Annual Report to City Council (attachment)
5. Reports
a. Library Director’s Report
i. Month in Review (attachment)
ii. Statistics (attachment)
b. Friends of the Library Report
c. Finance-Library Expenditures Reports for December 2025 (attachment)
6. Adjournment
Next Regular Board Meeting – Monday, February 16, 2026, Pinnacle Bank Board Room
Agenda posted online at www.fremontne.gov/library and emailed to Library Board members on
January 14, 2026. This meeting is preceded by a publicized notice in the Fremont Tribune, and
the agenda is available at the front Circulation Desk of the Keene Memorial Library, 1030 North
Broad Street. A Copy of the Open Meetings Act is posted at the entrance of the meeting room.
The Library Board reserves the right to go into Executive Session at any time. The Library Board
reserves the right to adjust the order of items on this agenda.
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Keene Memorial Library Board Meeting
Pinnacle Bank Board Room (1st Floor)
1030 N. Broad St, Fremont, NE
6:30 P.M.
December 15, 2025
Minutes
Held in the Pinnacle Bank Board Room (1st Floor) and Board President Bec
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Pinnacle Bank Board Room (1 st Floor)
1030 N. Broad St , Fremont, NE
6 :30 P.M.
January 19, 2026
Minutes
Held in the Pinnacle Bank Board Room (1 st Floor) and Board President Becky Pence called the
meeting to order at 6 :42 pm .
R oll Call
The following members were present: Tina Barham, Ryan Fiala, Amanda Moenning, LeAnn
Rathke , and Becky Pence.
Also present for the meeting were Laura England-Biggs, Library Director; Jody Sanders, City
Administrator; Sally Ganem, City Council Liaison ; Denise Kay, Friends of Keene Memorial
Library Board Member; and Tracy Swanson, Senior Office Associate.
Senior Office Associate Tracy Swanson will be recording the meeting minutes.
Notice of Meeting and Agenda
Th is meeting was preceded by a publicized notice in the Fremont Tribune and the agenda posted
at the 1 st floor circulation desk of the Keene Memorial Library , located at 1030 North Broad
Street , and distributed by email . A copy of the O pen M eetings Act is posted continually for
public inspection and is located near the entrance of the meeting room.
Agenda
Motion to adopt the current agenda for the January 19 , 202 6 , regular meeting .
Board Member Rathke made a motion to adopt the current agenda for the January 19, 2026 ,
Library Board Meeting, and it was seconded by Board Member Fiala .
Ayes: Barham, Fiala , Moenning, Rathke and Pence .
Motion carried 5 -0 with 0 absent .
Reading of Minutes
Board Member Fiala made a motion to approv
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Fri Jan 16, 2026
Airport Advisory Committee
Airport Advisory Committee to discuss infrastructure and June 2026 State Fly-In
The committee will review updates on the parallel taxiway reconstruction and hangar maintenance. Members will also discuss the Compass Rose installation and the approach route over the city traffic pattern.
- Compass Rose installation discussion
- State Fly-In updates for June 20, 2026
- Hangar maintenance and compliance inspection update
- Approach route over city traffic pattern discussion
- Parallel taxiway reconstruction update
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✓ Decidido: Committee approved installing a compass rose at the airport.
The committee amended the December 19, 2025 meeting minutes to correct a spelling error and add Stephen Barr as a voting member, and then approved the amended minutes. A motion to place a compass rose at the airport was approved. The meeting was formally adjourned after a vote.
- Amended minutes (spelling correction, add Stephen Barr) approved by vote of Mitch Schneringer, Levi Entz, Robert Steenblock, Vic Roeder, Dave Mitchell, Mallory Larsen, Stephen Barr
- Amended minutes formally approved by vote of Mitch Schneringer, Levi Entz, Robert Steenblock, Vic Roeder, Dave Mitchell, Mallory Larsen, Stephen Barr
- Approved placement of compass rose at the airport by vote of Mitch Schneringer, Levi Entz, Robert Steenblock, Vic Roeder, Dave Mitchell, Mallory Larsen, Stephen Barr
- Motion to adjourn passed by vote of Stephen Barr, Dave Mitchell, Vic Roeder, Mitch Schneringer, Levi Entz, Robert Steenblock, Mallory Larsen
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AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
January 16th, 2026
8:15 A.M.
Fremont Municipal Airport Terminal Building
West 23rd Street, Fremont, Nebraska
1. Meeting called to order with Open Meetings Act announcement.
2. Roll call.
3. Approval of the December 19th, 2025 meeting minutes.
4. Discuss Compass Rose Installation.
5. Updates for the State Fly-In Scheduled June 20th, 2026.
6. Hangar Maintenance and Compliance Inspection Update.
7. Discuss Approach Route Over City Traffic Pattern.
8. Parallel Taxiway Reconstruction Update.
9. Action Items to Discuss - None.
10. Maintenance Items Update.
11. Adjournment.
The agenda was distributed to the Mayor, City Council, and Advisory Committee members on January 15th,
2026. The official current copy is available at City Hall, 400 East Military, Public Works Department Office.
The Advisory Committee reserves the right to go into Executive Session when necessary. A copy of the
Open Meeting Law is posted at the Airport terminal building for review by the public. The Board reserves the
right to adjust the order of items on this agenda.
Aviation Hall of Fame Display
Children’s Activities
Vendor Fair
Local Entertainment
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AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Meeting Minutes: January 16th, 2026
1. Meeting called to order with Open Meetings Act announcement.
Meeting was called to order at 8:15 A.M. Open Meeting Act is posted on the wall of the Airport
Terminal, the Act Poster was pointed out to those in attendance.
2. Roll call.
Board Members Present: Mitch Schneringer, Levi Entz, Robert Steenblock, Vic Roeder, Dave
Mitchell, Mallory Larsen, and Stephen Barr. Absent members: Stan Darling and Kirk Diers.
3. Approval of the December 19th, 2025 meeting minutes.
Motion by Levi Entz and seconded by Vic Roeder to amend the minutes to correct spelling of a
name and to add Stephen Barr to present and voting members. Vote to amend minutes by Mitch
Schneringer, Levi Entz, Robert Steenblock, Vic Roeder, Dave Mitchell, Mallory Larsen, Stephen
Barr. Absent members: Stan Darling and Kirk Diers.
Motion by Dave Mitchell and seconded by Levi Entz to approve amended minutes. Motion passed
by vote of members: Mitch Schneringer, Levi Entz, Robert Steenblock, Vic Roeder, Dave Mitchell,
Mallory Larsen, and Stephen Barr. Absent members: Stan Darling and Kirk Diers.
4. Discuss Compass Rose Installation.
Motion made to approve the placement of the compass rose by Dave Mitchell and seconded by
Levi Entz. Motion passed by vote of members: Mitch Schneringer, Levi Entz, Robert Steenblock,
Vic Roeder, Dave Mitchell, Mallory Larsen, and Stephen Barr. Absent: Stan Darling and Kirk Diers.
5. State Fl
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Thu Jan 15, 2026
City Council
Facilitated discussion on emergency preparedness for elected officials
The City Council will hold a facilitated discussion with the Nebraska Emergency Management Agency about emergency preparedness for elected officials. No other agenda items are listed for this meeting.
- Facilitated discussion by the Nebraska Emergency Management Agency on emergency preparedness for elected officials
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✓ Decidido: City Council adjourned the special meeting unanimously
The Fremont City Council held a special meeting on Jan. 15, 2026 and heard a presentation on emergency preparedness from the Nebraska Emergency Management Agency. No formal action was taken on the discussion. The council then voted to adjourn the meeting, with all eight members voting in favor.
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SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
January 15, 2026 - 6:30 PM
935 Schneider St, Fremont, NE 68025
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
1. Facilitated discussion by the Nebraska Emergency Management Agency on Emergency
Preparedness for Elected Officials
ADJOURNMENT
Agenda posted at the Municipal Building on January 8, 2026 and online at www.fremontne.gov.
Agenda distributed to the Mayor and City Council on January 8, 2026. This meeting is preceded by
publicized notice in the Fremont Tribune on the last Thursday of the preceding month and the
agenda, including any notice of study session or public hearing, is displayed in the Municipal
Building and is open to the public. The official current copy is available at City Hall, 400 East
Military, City Clerk ’s Office. The Ci ty Council reserves the right to go into Executive Session at any
time. A copy of the Open Meeting Law is posted in the City Council Chambers for review by the
public. The City of Fremont reserves the right to adjust the order of items on the agenda.
§2-109 Audience / Participant; Rules of Conduct.
The following rules are established for audience members and participants at a Council meeting:
1 . At the discretion of the presiding officer, any person may address the Council, on any agenda item; however, questions to
City officials or staff, other speakers, or members of the audience are not permitted and will not be answered.
2 . Any person wishing to address the Council shall first state their name and ad
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NEBRASKA
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
January 15, 2026 - 6:30 PM
935 Schneider St, Fremont, NE 68025
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER Following the Pledge of Allegiance, Mayor Sookram called the
Special City Council Meeting to order and stated that a copy of the open meeting law is posted
continually for public inspection located at the City Clerk's desk.
ROLL CALL Roll call showed Councilmembers Ganem, Lathrop, Vaughan, Marsh, Jensen,
Peterson, Horner, Von Behren present. 8 Members present.
1. Facilitated discussion by the Nebraska Emergency Management Agency on
Emergency Preparedness for Elected Officials Discussion on Emergency
Preparedness and the use of the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and the
role of Elected Officials in emergencies was provided by the Nebraska Emergency
Management Agency. No formal action taken.
ADJOURNMENT Motion made by Horner, seconded by Marsh to adjourn; time: 8:32 PM. Voting
Yea: Ganem, Lathrop, Vaughan, Marsh, Jensen, Peterson, Horner, Von Behren. Motion carried 8-
0.
Agenda posted at the Municipal Building on January 8, 2026 and online at www.fremontne.gov.
Agenda distributed to the Mayor and City Council on January 8, 2026. This meeting is preceded by
publicized notice in the Fremont Tribune on the last Thursday of the preceding month and the
agenda, including any notice of study session or public hearing, is displayed in the Municipal
Building and is open to the public. The official current copy is avai
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Tue Jan 13, 2026
Utility and Infrastructure Board (June 2017 - Present)
Board will consider multiple contracts, a snow‑route ordinance, and a hangar lease
The Utility & Infrastructure Board will approve the December 9, 2025 minutes and recent accounts payable, then discuss several items on the regular agenda. Items include a lease for Hangar Unit #16 at the Fremont Municipal Airport, an amendment to Snow Routes (Ordinance 5731), a three‑year contract with CityLogix for street‑scan services and software, a contract award to Brimhall Industrial for a feedwater heater retube, and agreements for chemical supply at the Lon D. Wright Power Plant, WWTP boiler replacement, and a maintenance renewal with the Nebraska Department of Transportation.
- Authorize a Hangar Lease Agreement for Hangar Unit #16 at the Fremont Municipal Airport
- Amend Snow Routes via Ordinance 5731
- Approve a three‑year contract with CityLogix for street‑scan services and software
- Award contract to Brimhall Industrial for U6‑3 feedwater heater retube
- Enter agreement with ChemTreat for chemical supply to the Lon D. Wright Power Plant
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✓ Decidido: Board approved multiple contracts and ordinance updates, all unanimous
The Utility and Infrastructure Board unanimously approved the minutes from the December 9, 2025 meeting and ratified recent payments. It recommended the City Council authorize a new hangar lease at the municipal airport, adopt an amended snow‑routes ordinance, and approve several contracts for street scanning, power‑plant feedwater heater work, chemical supply, wastewater‑treatment boiler replacement, and a maintenance agreement with the Nebraska Department of Transportation.
- Approved December 9, 2025 minutes and ratified payments (5-0)
- Recommended City Council authorize Hangar Unit #16 lease to Brad Krumel (5-0)
- Recommended City Council adopt Ordinance 5731 amending snow routes (5-0)
- Recommended City Council approve 3‑year CityLogix street‑scan contract for $117,370 (5-0)
- Recommended City Council award feedwater heater retube contract to Brimhall Industrial (5-0)
- Recommended City Council authorize ChemTreat chemical supply agreement for $271,489.59 plus taxes (5-0)
- Recommended City Council award WWTP boiler replacement to Grunwald Mechanical for $147,098 (5-0)
- Recommended City Council authorize renewal of Maintenance Agreement No. 11 with NDOT (5-0)
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UTILITY & INFRASTRUCTURE BOARD
January 13, 2026 - 4:00 P.M.
Fremont Municipal Building, City Council Chambers
400 East Military, Fremont, Nebraska
REGULAR MEETING:
1. Meeting called to order
2. Roll call
CONSENT AGENDA: All items in the consent agenda are considered to be routine by the Utility and
Infrastructure Board and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these
items unless a Board Member or a citizen so requests, in which event the item will be removed from
the consent agenda and considered separately.
3. Approve Minutes of December 9, 2025
4. Consider to Ratify payments made from December 10, 2025 through December 31, 2025 and
Approve Accounts Payable January 1, 2026 through January 13, 2026
R EGULAR AGENDA:
5. Consider Authorizing a Hangar Lease Agreement for Hangar Unit #16 at the Fremont Municipal
Airport
6. Consider Ordinance 5731 Amending Snow Routes
7. Consider Approval of a Three-Year Contract with CityLogix for Street Scan Services and Software
8. Consider Award of Contract to Brimhall Industrial for U6-3 Feedwater Heater Retube
9. Consider Agreement with ChemTreat for Lon D. Wright (LDW) Power Plant Chemical Supply
10. Consider Awarding WWTP Boiler Replacement to Grunwald Mechanical
11. Consider Annual Renewal of Maintenance Agreement No. 11 with the Nebraska Department of
Transportation and the City of Fremont
12. General Manager Update
13. Adjourn
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CITY OF FREMONT UTILITY AND INFRASTRUCTURE BOARD
January 13, 2026 - 4:00 P.M.
A meeting of the Utility and Infrastructure Board was held on January 13, 202 6, at 4:00 p.m. in the
Fremont Municipal Building, City Council Chambers at 400 East Military, Fremont, Nebraska. The
meeting was preceded by publicized notice in the Fremont Tribune and the agenda displayed in the
Municipal Building. The meeting was open to the public. A continually current copy of the agenda was
available for public inspection at the office of the City Administrator, 400 East Military. T he agenda was
distributed to the Utility and Infrastructure Board on January 9, 202 6, and posted, along with the
supporting documents, on the City’s website. A copy of the open meeting law is posted continually for
public inspection.
ROLL CALL
Roll call showed Board Members Bolton, Lipsys, Wiese, Wilson , Fryklind present. 5 members present.
Others in attendance included Jeff Shanahan, Utility Gen. Mgr. ; Troy Schaben, Asst. Utility Gen. Mgr.;
Dan Gillis, Dir. of Public Works; Jenn Nabb, Finance Dir.; Scott Seelhoff, WWTP Supt.; Cari Hoffart, Street
Supt.; Dan Reznicek, Power Plant Supt.; and Patty Hernandez, Grant Asst.
CONSENT AGENDA
Moved by Member Bolton and seconded by Member Lipsys to approve items 3 and 4 (Minutes from
December 9,2025 and Ratify payments made from December 10, 2025 through December 31, 2025 and
Approve Accounts Payable January 1, 2026 through January 13, 2026). Ayes:
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Tue Jan 13, 2026
City Council
Fremont City Council to consider emergency snow route amendments
The City Council will discuss amending the municipal code regarding emergency snow routes. The body is also reviewing several service contracts, equipment purchases, and board reappointments.
- Ordinance 5731 amending emergency snow routes
- Brimhall Industrial contract for U6-3 Feedwater Heater Retube: $382,802.59 plus taxes and freight
- ChemTreat contract for LDW Chemical Supply: approximately $271,489 per year for three years
- Grunwald Mechanical contract for WWTP Boiler Replacement: $147,098
- Purchase of a Chevy Tahoe Police Patrol Vehicle: $55,150
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✓ Decidido: City Council adopts emergency snow route ordinance
The council approved Ordinance 5731, amending Chapter 5 of the municipal code for emergency snow routes. It also approved several contracts, including a $271,489 three‑year agreement with ChemTreat and a $39,123 per‑year CityLogix Street Scan contract. The Business Improvement District #1 members were reappointed for a two‑year term, and the consent agenda items were adopted. All motions passed with a 7‑0 vote.
- Adopted agenda for the meeting (7-0)
- Reappointed members to Business Improvement District #1 for two years (7-0)
- Approved consent agenda items 3‑5, 7‑12, 14‑17, 19‑22 (7-0)
- Approved ChemTreat agreement $271,489 per year for three years (7-0)
- Approved CityLogix Street Scan contract $39,123 per year for three years (7-0)
- Approved Brimhal! Industrial contract $382,802.59 for feedwater heater retube (7-0)
- Approved purchase of Chevy Tahoe police patrol vehicle $55,150 (7-0)
- Adopted Ordinance 5731 amending emergency snow routes (7-0)
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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
January 13, 2026 - 7:00 PM
City Council Chambers 400 East Military, Fremont NE
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
MAYOR COMMENTS: There will be no discussion from the Council or the public regarding
comments made by the Mayor. Should anyone have questions regarding the comments, please
contact the Mayor after the meeting.
1. Motion to adopt current agenda for the January 13, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting
APPOINTMENTS:
2. Resolution 2026-001 reappointing members to the Business Improvement District #1 for a
two-year term
CONSENT AGENDA: All items in the consent agenda are consid ered to be routine by the City
Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items
unless a Council Member or Staff so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the
consent agenda and considered separately.
3. Motion to ratify payments made from December 10, 2025 through December 31, 2025 and
approve January 1, 2026 through January 13, 2026 claims and authorize checks to be
drawn on the proper accounts
4. Dispense with and approve December 9, 2025 Board of Equalization and Regular City
Council Meeting Minutes
5. Motion to receive Report of the Treasury
6. Motion to receive the Animal Control report
7. Resolution 2026-002 authorizing the Mayor to sign the agreement with Creighton
University for paramedic student internships
8. Resolution 2026-003 authorizing the Mayor to sign the agr
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NEBRASKA
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
January 13, 2026 - 7:00 PM
City Council Chambers 400 East Military, Fremont NE
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER Following the Pledge of Allegiance, Mayor Sookram called the
Special City Council Meeting to order and stated that a copy of the open meeting law is posted
continually for public inspection located near the entrance door by the agendas.
ROLL CALL Roll call showed Councilmembers Ganem, Lathrop, Vaughan, Marsh, Jensen,
Peterson, Horner present. Von Behren absent. 7 Members present, 1 Member absent.
MAYOR COMMENTS: There will be no discussion from the Council or the public regarding
comments made by the Mayor. Should anyone have questions regarding the comments, please
contact the Mayor after the meeting
1. Motion to adopt current agenda for the January 13, 2026 Regular City Council
Meeting Motion made by Vaughan, seconded by Jensen to adopt current agenda for the
January 13, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting. Voting Yea: Jensen, Ganem, Vaughan,
Lathrop, Marsh, Horner, Peterson. Von Behren absent. Motion carried 7-0.
APPOINTMENTS:
2. Resolution 2026-001 reappointing members to the Business Improvement District
#1 for a two-year term Motion made by Vaughan, seconded by Horner reappointing
members to the Business Improvement District #1 for a two-year term. Voting Yea:
Jensen, Ganem, Vaughan, Lathrop, Marsh, Horner, Peterson. Von Behren absent. Motion
carried 7-0.
CONSENT AGENDA: All items in the consent a
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Mon Jan 5, 2026
Park & Recreation Board
School and car club requests to use city recreation facilities in 2026
The board will consider two action item requests: one from Fremont and Bergan Schools to use Christensen Arena, its kitchen and meeting room for a post‑prom event in April 2026, and another from the Fremont Area Car Club to use Masonic Park on Thursdays from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. May through September 2026. The meeting also includes a fall recreation report, facility and parks updates, and a review of the Capital Improvement Plan. The board will set the next meeting for February 2, 2026.
- Fremont and Bergan Schools request use of Christensen Arena, kitchen, and meeting room for a post‑prom event in April 2026
- Fremont Area Car Club request use of Masonic Park Thursdays 6‑8 p.m., May–September 2026
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✓ Decidido: Board approved 50% waiver fee reduction for school event
The Parks & Recreation Board suspended the reading of the October 6, 2025 minutes. It approved a 50% reduction on the waiver fee for a Fremont and Bergan Schools event in April 2026. The board also approved the Fremont Area Car Club's request to use Masonic Park West on Thursday evenings from May through September. The meeting was then adjourned.
- Suspended reading of Oct 6 2025 minutes (motion carried)
- Approved 50% waiver fee reduction for Fremont and Bergan Schools event (motion carried)
- Approved use of Masonic Park West by Fremont Area Car Club May‑Sept Thursdays (motion carried)
- Adjourned meeting (motion carried)
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AGENDA
PARKS & RECREATION BOARD MEETING
Monday, January 5th, 2026
City Auditorium West Room – 7pm
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Open Meeting Law posted for public review.
4. Reading of the Parks & Recreation Board Minutes, October 6th, 2025.
5. Action Item Request for use:
a. Request by Fremont and Bergan Schools for use of Christensen Arena, Kitchen, and
Meeting Room Post Prom Waiver Reduction for April 2026
b. Request by Fremont Area Car Club for use of Masonic Park May – September,
Thursday’s 6-8pm
6. Action items to discuss:
7. Recreation Report –Schwanke
*Fall Recreation report
8. Director Report- Hansen
*Facilities update
*Parks/Forestry update
*Capital Improvement Plan
9. Next Meeting – Monday February 2nd, 2026, 7pm, City Auditorium West Room
10. Adjournment
Agenda posted at City Hall and distributed to the Park Board, Mayor and City Council on Tuesday,
December 30th, 2025. The official current copy is available at City Hall located at 400 E Military
Avenue, Parks and Recreation Office. A copy of the Open Meeting Law is posted for review by the
public.
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AGENDA
MINUTES OF PARKS & RECREATION BOARD MEETING
Monday, January 5 th , 202 6
City Auditorium West Room – 7pm
Present : Dan Moran , Aaron Paden, Connie Giese, Aaron Paden, Dan Gillis, Tim Marsh, Nick Hansen , Nate
Schwanke , and Jody Sanders .
Call to Order : Meeting was called to order at 7:0 0 pm by Chairman Moran . The agenda displayed
at City Auditorium and was distributed to the Park Board, Mayor and City Council on December
30 th , 202 5 , and is open to the public. The open meeting law is posted continually for public
inspection.
Roll Call : Roll Call showed members Moran , O ’Reilly , Geise , and Paden present . Absent:
Eairleywine and Christensen-Hillis .
Open Meeting Law posted for public review.
Reading of the Parks & Recreation Board Minutes , October 6 th ,202 5 . Giese moved to suspend
the reading since the board had read them , seconded by Paden , to suspend the reading of
October 6 th , 202 5 , minutes. Motion carried.
Hansen discussed a request by Fremont and Bergan Schools for use of Christensen Arena,
Kitchen, and Meeting Room Post Prom Waiver Reduction for Aprill 2026. The board discussed
the request and had no concerns about the event. The board made a request for a 50%
reduction on the waiver fee. Motion carried .
Hansen discussed a request by Fremont Area Car Club for use of Masonic Park West May-
September Thursday ’s 6pm-8pm. The board discussed the request and had no concerns.
Hansen mentioned that Area Car Club will provide insurance. Mo
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