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- Consent agenda — Motion passed (7-0). The minutes show the consent agenda was approved with seven ayes and no nays.

- Resolution R250053: Adoption of the Downtown Papillion Redevelopment Plan (pursuant to the Nebraska Community Development Law) — Motion by Councilman Inberg; second by Councilman Stuby; passed (7-0).

- Resolution R25‑56: Approval of a preliminary plat for property generally located at 200 North Adams Street (Lots 3–8, Block 15, Papillion; Old Public Works site) — Motion by Councilman Mungard; second by Councilman Glover; passed (7-0).

- Ordinance 2,035: Amend Article 4 (zoning district frontage requirements) — Motion by Councilman Stuby; second by Councilman Glover; passed (6-1). The meeting record notes one nay vote; the transcript identifies the lone dissent as Councilman Fanslow.

- Ordinance 2,049: Amendment to telecommunications occupation tax to coincide with changes to Nebraska Revised Statute 86,704 — Motion by Councilman Stuby; second by Councilman Inberg; passed (7-0).

- Resolution R250059: Amendments to the master fee schedule regarding golf fees to align with Nebraska statute — Motion by Councilman Glover; second by Councilman Gaines; passed (7-0).

- Resolution R250061: Approve AIA contract and guaranteed maximum price with Samsung Construction for the pavilion department expansion/renovation project — Motion by Councilman Glover; second by Councilman Fanslow; passed (7-0).

Other ordinances and items were introduced or continued during the meeting (including proposed changes to water and sewer rates and multiple zone-change and vacation items connected to the downtown public works redevelopment application); those were listed for introduction or public hearing but not all had final votes recorded in the excerpt.

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Lisa told the council Gross RP recorded no landed projects in 2024 in its annual report but attributed that in part to recent leadership changes and a decision to \"start with a clean slate.\" She said community engagement in Papillion increased and Gross RP completed 24 business retention and expansion visits within the city and 74 countywide in 2024—about one‑third of the county total.

She said most companies visited reported no plans to reduce employees and that many planned capital investments within the next three years. Gross RP marked its 50th anniversary in 2024 and said the construction kit program distributed about 1,200 kits to school districts; due to demand the program will continue into a second semester. Lisa said Gross RP will hold a trades event at the Sarpy County Fairgrounds in April for high school students to explore construction careers.

Council questions focused on what attracts businesses to Papillion; Lisa said labor access, proximity to transportation networks and the county’s growth were commonly cited by firms as reasons they locate or expand here.

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Jensen said the audit found the city’s financial records were “properly reported” and that there were no significant deficiencies or material weaknesses identified. He also noted no instances of noncompliance with laws and regulations that would need to be reported. Jensen praised the finance department’s work in preparing the hundreds‑page report and noted the department received a certificate of achievement in financial reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association.

Mayor David Black and council members thanked the finance staff. Jensen offered to answer questions; none were raised that changed the audit findings during the meeting.

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The issue drew more than a dozen residents to a public hearing. Maria Hage, who gave her name and address for the record, told the council, \"I support keeping chickens in Papillion.\" Rachel Dunham and several other residents cited education, food access and children’s learning as reasons to allow chickens. Trina Mann said a petition supporting the change had gathered about 884 signatures.

Supporters, including Shelby Zivni and John Wynne, urged the council to adopt rules that would require coops to meet construction and sanitation standards, to limit the number of hens and to include an education requirement for permit holders. The ordinance drafted by Councilman Jason Gaines and city staff proposed licensing, a required training course for applicants, limits on numbers and hours outside the coop, and a ban on roosters.

Opponents and several council members raised concerns about enforcement, covenants and homeowners associations, predator attraction, noise and the practical burden on neighbors. Joe Chase, speaking in opposition, recommended explicit language to exclude multifamily units and to require landlord permission for renters. Council members asked whether the city’s complaint and enforcement procedures were adequate and whether private covenants would override the city allowance in many neighborhoods.

Council debate focused on those implementation details. Councilman Gaines emphasized the ordinance’s education requirement and said it was designed to reduce nuisance and disease risks; he asked colleagues to work with him on further refinements. Several council members said they were sympathetic to the arguments for local food and education but remained unconvinced the ordinance as written protected neighbors enough.

The motion to approve ordinance 2,048 failed on a 3-4 vote. The minutes reflect the tally but do not list a full roll-call of how each council member voted in the transcript excerpt. No related ordinance or amendment passed that night.

The council record shows the conversation and public input will remain available in the meeting file; Councilman Gaines invited colleagues to meet to refine the ordinance for possible future consideration.

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Votes at a glance: Papillion council actions, March 18, 2025

Gross RP reports no 2024 project wins but increased local engagement and workforce programs

City finance audit returns unmodified opinions; no material weaknesses reported

Papillion council rejects ordinance to allow backyard chickens after extended public comment