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Nancy Scott reported the tree board recertified Bellevue as a Tree City USA community for the thirteenth year and earned the Arbor Day Foundation’s growth award. The board said it completed an updated inventory of city trees in a new TreePlotter program and provided the inventory to parks staff; the city’s total inventoried trees on city property is 3,126 (including annexations).

Scott said tree-planting in 2024 included eight trees planted on city property (two for Arbor Day and six at the Eastern Nebraska Veterans Home), plus 11,184 volunteer-planted trees over time (note: the board reported a cumulative total of 11,192 when adding city plantings). The board said drought limited plantings in 2024 and that some watering grant support may be needed. The EAB response status: 179 ash trees have been inventoried and 105 remaining ash trees on city parks and land are being monitored; EAB has been identified in Bellevue.

Board members described volunteer work (pollinator gardens, rain-garden maintenance, veteran-tree carvings in Washington Park), coordination with UNL Extension and other regional partners, and donation of mulch with an estimated in-kind value. The board reported 549 volunteer hours in 2024 valued at approximately $19,215 and 2,764 volunteer miles driven (reimbursements at $0.58 per mile noted in the report).

Why it matters: Bellevue’s inventory, EAB monitoring and volunteer programs inform park planning, tree-planting priorities and potential maintenance funding needs. The council thanked the tree board and noted plans for additional memorial plantings when Banner Park is returned to city control.

Next steps: The tree board will continue EAB monitoring, seek grant support for watering and pursue the Banner Park memorial planting program for fallen heroes when the park becomes available.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Bellevue City Council - March 4, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Bellevue Tree Board reported planting and maintenance activities, completion of an updated city tree inventory, continued Emerald Ash Borer monitoring, grant-funded plantings and 549 volunteer hours valued at roughly $19,215 in 2024.","taxTitle","Bellevue, Sarpy County, Nebraska","taxId",3789,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6650534,"Grow Sarpy briefs council on workforce, building-permit trends and construction training programs",291,1658000,1949000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2506096-e02749015823e329f0b21743502492f7&start=1658&end=1949","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2506096-e02749015823e329f0b21743502492f7/thumbnail_1658000.jpg","/articles/6650534/Bellevue/Sarpy-County/Nebraska/Grow-Sarpy-briefs-council-on-workforce-building-permit-trends-and-construction-training-programs","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6650534-12f7de12b4cc20ae212cba4dd974fc12/orig.mp4?Expires=1771198994&Signature=WP9~SbVYz1do07I3JhCsGo22cfj7fMNNVjSTHkIuNHD4CxBS9CPSXNg7Cs6NWRJfpmtQV858AHM-PmRLozWM5y0W-5W0VoUTaMGLcdaawG7lkFy7b8Pstf6Eh6TUynZANbzEcXG25SJxKOUbA3wXEAB5qmcNCMf2dIgaVu7p00YZpjNuxzii8dMhLHy9sCn8BQpbTno4WiwY~nlr3t593UZ43w2S5P8nnd7m-61TrQWAnyj0O2gcFw0zSo3LYgdtk6a~KqEbHF~J87RrFV2GILgY-fKsasZPWwDab69iQfqeS9AUsV8YfPBOWUz0l9-tWy8AVWjfvqQ2zHWzR797AA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Lisa Schieve, executive director of Grow Sarpy, gave a quarterly update to the Bellevue City Council on March 4, reporting on economic-development activity, workforce issues and education-to-workforce programs across Sarpy County.

Schieve said Grow Sarpy monitors state legislative proposals that could modify or eliminate economic development programs used locally, including site-and-building development funds, customized job training and certain tax incentives. She asked the council to be prepared to advocate for programs that the organization and local employers rely on.

Schieve highlighted an expanded construction/trades outreach program: after distributing 1,200 construction kits to trades programs in area schools in the fall, Grow Sarpy will pilot a trades day in April during the second semester to provide hands-on experience with construction organizations. She said each participating school district expects roughly 12–14 students per class and estimated about 100 participants for the pilot.

On business and building trends, Schieve said 2024 building permit activity remained healthy over 2023 levels, though she does not expect to return to early-2000s permit volumes. She said a site-visit program reached 74 businesses last year and most employers she surveyed did not plan to decrease workforce levels, with many expecting to grow.

Council members asked about labor and permit spikes. Schieve said retention—not hiring—has become a more common challenge as employers face barriers such as schedule conflicts and unreliable transportation; she flagged transit and scheduling adjustments as employer responses. She declined to attribute specific $450 million permit figures without reviewing the report, saying she would verify details later.

Why it matters: Grow Sarpy’s work connects education and industry pipelines for local labor needs and monitors policy changes that could affect incentives used by Bellevue-area projects.

Next steps: Schieve said she will return with quarterly updates and may request council advocacy if state legislation affects local economic-development tools.","Lisa Schieve of Grow Sarpy updated Bellevue council on county economic-development work, building-permit trends, a new trades-day program expansion and the organization’s role monitoring state legislative changes affecting incentives.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6650540,"Omaha FFA students present on urban expansion and sustainability to Bellevue council",680,560000,1240000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2506096-e02749015823e329f0b21743502492f7&start=560&end=1240","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2506096-e02749015823e329f0b21743502492f7/thumbnail_560000.jpg","/articles/6650540/Bellevue/Sarpy-County/Nebraska/Omaha-FFA-students-present-on-urban-expansion-and-sustainability-to-Bellevue-council","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6650540-6f5d1162f00a0bf01cb61bd28f9447c4/orig.mp4?Expires=1771198994&Signature=VU~KldADVsXIS2pEB64l4fu23t~Cum1OhnVDq-qyFJTDJFCBESyg2K1iiy3EUkqyJDedc~uQ7GWmbx713y6m0dlycWvs4iOShByMSZ9OzSwB0IFEp3zb1R07VK3I1uUeUQtqmpAxgbpIqH~AAnRRZXBEAiWXwa-tiiS2lyw8O29BIOflIlagbRcvBO-Kzml5lc~jQlw7baWBZCqmxv4~h9UjnyOqR5QZXihEIGxM42Ta8mbvIOdSCD0I~n9f6epZ-Sm4U6lPUOvOCLmiyUIOyvu9twG4sQfZrBfP2nT9ne8jhzV7FYUWD9vGz4JInqxDjIxVc5JhB1gOyNFxaIyJvw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Three seniors from Omaha Bryan High School’s FFA chapter presented to the Bellevue City Council on March 4 about urban expansion, its causes, consequences and possible mitigation measures.

Taylor Wilson Cooper introduced the student team; senior presenters Brian Latacamacho, Sergio Velez and Albert Rodriguez Nunez described how population growth, economic opportunity and improved infrastructure drive urban expansion. They cited potential consequences including loss of cropland, pressure on farmers to sell land, habitat destruction, decreased biodiversity and increased food insecurity. Latacamacho referenced Food Bank of the Heartland statistics in summarizing local food-insecurity concerns.

The students suggested green infrastructure and community gardens as partial solutions and cited local examples including Hanscom Park and a Vincent Street green-infrastructure project designed to control stormwater runoff. In response to a council question, the students said they were conducting multiple community forums and planned to present to Farm Credit and other local groups to reach stakeholders who can affect change.

Why it matters: The student presentation framed urban growth as a multifaceted issue affecting food security, housing affordability, farmland preservation and environmental health. The council praised the students’ research and recommended they present to additional civic and industry audiences.

Next steps: The students plan further forums and presentations; the transcript records the council’s compliments but no formal city action resulted from this presentation.","Three Omaha Bryan High School FFA seniors presented research on urban expansion, discussing impacts on farmland, marginalized communities and environmental concerns and suggesting green-infrastructure solutions.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6650545,"Heartland Family Service asks Bellevue council to support ASAP case-management work tied to opioid funds",267,252000,519000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2506096-e02749015823e329f0b21743502492f7&start=252&end=519","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2506096-e02749015823e329f0b21743502492f7/thumbnail_252000.jpg","/articles/6650545/Bellevue/Sarpy-County/Nebraska/Heartland-Family-Service-asks-Bellevue-council-to-support-ASAP-case-management-work-tied-to-opioid-funds","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6650545-3c31518d9edea1dc84cc89ef3cdb1b1f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771198994&Signature=ikRgF9EjbsG~ozEmR8zUXFEWqe~-p5tmJm5iQAzM9csxLT8lGmFuk9uWrAj3aI2-MYyWamUKPOdYYnolHIeuQuifEfeNAewY2DjnTIZGrFmVXUKJnul-S8UeF8GN9UaTiMURkR0cF-M-lQ89s19ezeiV8iG~E22hypFCo3jzZdsXXQQ9hm9wfDcINupVQzh48EwYs0eT3kM-UBtqSjlKVAcc68rC3cqujwH13Ou6BZXEbu99gZIgTmEnwnOj-bVwBdDCjufD5Dem-SIadJhoVbcWW1QENOcKKqvLSqunX1UoBXRHMaw61aq0zjfD~-VYCu7qVsZb~PTCEMHLtWxrQg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Emily Boardman, director of community-based crisis services at Heartland Family Service, and ASAP case manager Brenton Donaldson presented the agency’s ASAP case-management program at the Bellevue City Council meeting on March 4, urging support for continued funding through Sarpy County opioid-related funds.

Boardman said the ASAP case manager responds when local law enforcement encounters people in mental-health crisis, including those who are suicidal, under the influence, unhoused, or without access to basic resources. “Our case manager was born because our law enforcement agencies themselves identified that there was a gap in services among people who were exiting crisis,” Boardman said, adding the program helps connect people to housing, Medicaid, SNAP benefits and therapy.

Donaldson described his role: “What I try to do is give people the tools necessary that they need in order to be successful…It’s my job to kind of keep them routed and help them get to that next level,” he said, describing hands-on assistance with applications and follow-up contact.

Boardman told the council the position began last April–May and that caseloads have increased: the first case manager had about 30 clients; after tracking referrals more closely since January, the team has seen about 25–27 referrals in recent months and expects growth. She said the presentation included handouts summarizing top needs from referrals.

Why it matters: The ASAP case-management role bridges law enforcement contacts and community services. Council acceptance of funding requests or partnership would affect how people are routed after crisis contacts and could reduce repeated emergency interactions.

Next steps: Boardman and Donaldson left handouts with the council and thanked members for their time; the transcript records the presentation and the funding request but does not record a formal council vote on financial support at this meeting.","Heartland Family Service presented its ASAP crisis-case management program and requested funding through Sarpy County opioid funds to continue case management for people encountered by law enforcement after behavioral-health crises.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6650550,"Bellevue council approves rezoning, public-works contracts and multiple city purchases in unanimous votes",3704,228000,3932000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2506096-e02749015823e329f0b21743502492f7&start=228&end=3932","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2506096-e02749015823e329f0b21743502492f7/thumbnail_228000.jpg","/articles/6650550/Bellevue/Sarpy-County/Nebraska/Bellevue-council-approves-rezoning-public-works-contracts-and-multiple-city-purchases-in-unanimous-votes","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6650550-8b44e7c4ec1fa487f64dba45d089d4b9/orig.mp4?Expires=1771198994&Signature=FT~uGHtKseRvBPndmbAmKZnjY6ModHck7EWV7IzujhwNhoq-XxWJGpLx8fQW~zIdfbGV08aiauGkxD-w1BY5X2AFEX6vX3~U9~1pqsFeHEzqGWY7GpxTzTmbuNBDF4TvmEz6ts6v6Gjlc1Cs6Zs7klds0N9Em3wDMXH9VRrNmV0gVkTmoK2hyUInbPgH-BY9fyl9qGZMAH3A3UCV7x9nGSVKFDo7cWMB7AwOSap272ZY1JBhlDCRufq6XW92E8ucpwqgCBBo1yDxFy8-193YQXB6hGvmH4OSCTmwoDsHUYgBRAYjKL9OETE~gH32hNokNHfToVZMHAsye4Kk7ZfExw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Bellevue City Council voted unanimously on a series of ordinances, contracts and purchases at its March 4 meeting, approving a rezoning and preliminary plat for the Quail Crossing development, adopting code changes to the city plumbing regulations and authorizing multiple public-works contracts and equipment purchases.

The council approved ordinance No. 4,176 to change zoning for the Quail Crossing property at South 40 Second Street and Highway 370, and separately approved the preliminary plat for Lots 1–6 and Out Lots A and B (Quail Crossing). The council also adopted ordinance No. 4,178 to vacate a portion of Lot 7 in Trageran Town Center, and approved ordinance No. 4,180 to amend Bellevue’s adoption of the 2021 Uniform Plumbing Code after a public hearing and suspension of the usual three readings.

Other items approved by unanimous vote included: recommending approval to the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission for an amendment naming Araceli (Aracela) Hernandez as manager at Aldi 40 (2112 Cornhusker Road); a Douglas–Sarpy mutual aid interlocal agreement; multiple contracts for mowing, right-of-way maintenance, and storm-pipe rehabilitation; equipment purchases for the street department; and design and grant contracts for parks and recreation projects.

Key awarded contracts and amounts (motion, mover, seconder; all motions passed unanimously):
- Parks mowing to Crow Lawn Care LLC, not to exceed $35,078.40 (motion by Welch; second McCaw).
- Right-of-way mowing to Crow Lawn Care LLC, not to exceed $123,192 (motion by Preister; second McCaw).
- Two mini-body axle dump trucks with plows and hydraulics from Cornhusker International Trucks, not to exceed $521,600 (motion by Preister; second Casey).
- An aerial lift truck from Aspen Equipment, not to exceed $205,340 (motion by Preister; second McCaw).
- Aspen Pool demolition design agreement with HGM Associates, not to exceed $11,975 (motion by Preister; second McCaw).
- Library parking-lot resurfacing with HGM Associates, not to exceed $32,155 (motion by Welch; second Collins).
- Old Town cured-in-place pipe rehabilitation package to SAK Construction, not to exceed $822,795 (motion by Preister; second McCaw).
- Entertainment District master agreement work order No. 3 with Olsen, not to exceed $93,550 (motion by Welch; second Collins).
- Nebraska Environmental Trust grant contract for the Whitted Creek Rehabilitation Project, $300,000 (motion by Welch; second Preister).
- Design work for the Bellevue Bay indoor water park, not to exceed $148,790 (motion by Casey; second Collins).

Procedural votes that carried without substantive debate included approval of the agenda, the consent agenda, and claims.

Why it matters: The votes clear the way for private development (Quail Crossing), public-works rehabilitation (Old Town storm infrastructure), and recreation investments (Bellevue Bay water park design and Whitted Creek rehabilitation). The unanimous roll calls indicate council consensus on the listed procurement and land-use items but do not replace later permitting or contract deliverables.

What’s next: Several of the approved items (rezoning, plats and contract awards) will proceed to implementation steps handled by city staff or contract partners; additional readings and hearings are scheduled for other ordinances (for example, an ordinance creating a Mixed Use Entertainment District was introduced and set for a second-reading public hearing on 2025-03-18).","At its March 4 meeting the Bellevue City Council unanimously approved a package of zoning changes, contracts and purchases including a rezoning for Quail Crossing, multiple public-works contracts, and a $300,000 Nebraska Environmental Trust grant contract for Whitted Creek rehabilitation.","actionData","errors"]

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