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Hayden reported the pantry served 5,107 people last year, averaging 57 households per month and about 28 new clients per month; the pantry relies on about 65 volunteers and a 16-member board. She also said the state helped fund a Spanish-speaking staff person, Margie Potter, who previously volunteered and is now paid through a state program to assist Spanish-speaking clients.

Council members thanked the pantry volunteers and board. No action or funding request was taken at the meeting; Hayden invited council members to visit the pantry to see operations.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Council Meeting - April 7, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Representatives of the Beatrice Community Food Pantry thanked the council for providing rent- and utility-free space and reported serving 5,107 people last year, with a corps of volunteers and new Spanish-language support through a state program.","taxTitle","City Council Meetings, City of Beatrice, Gage County, Nebraska","taxId",69713,"location","Nebraska","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6081022,"Council approves consent agenda, bond ordinance and housing study contract; key votes at a glance",490,146000,636000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2944374-996cbc5b5d07384e44803f7537c3d30e&start=146&end=636","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2944374-996cbc5b5d07384e44803f7537c3d30e/thumbnail_146000.jpg","/articles/6081022/Nebraska/Council-approves-consent-agenda-bond-ordinance-and-housing-study-contract-key-votes-at-a-glance","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6081022-24025588ec33ffea400bb3530c848745/orig.mp4?Expires=1771147122&Signature=M~LMG3-JzLCuEDdjnFsBKAKaIbGhkVpuvttCN4AjOTAwhK2BhfrZt-eljLQoDvlDAM-z-UJeSHzRWBuOx9POBsNsa~FSU46Br8vhwOnG75jboJzfPOp5XoHwTVUPSjxINmv4TFFNCdW5yXE~g5x-o88cBs9I9rDRUsDHqAoYhfM8dobFYocIZNDpWe-mTTz7Og2zVSRckL3mCg2WVXjAuQPUk1kYFGwfCQXoWNubRhGEyfz4~YnR5q-MaXQqzafsWADIG7dgCNXbCX5n18GWlqDRwy2sOnYW2SE7fCbRgXSE4yM8P9V9RlrigoNGGh6GpAYVylS7z8DGmMMcD~8rYg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Beatrice City Council on April 7 approved the consent agenda, adopted an ordinance authorizing the issuance of combined utilities revenue bonds up to $5,000,000, and approved several resolutions and contracts related to housing studies, owner-occupied rehabilitation loan subordination, and community revitalization planning. All motions passed by an 8-0 vote.

Items included in the consent agenda covered routine approvals and a set of resolutions and contracts: treasurer reports and claims, permission for Pappy's Camels to operate at the skate park, a data-cable installation agreement for the library, a temporary library alcohol permit for an event, subscription services for the airport fuel kiosk, aerial applicator agreements and operating lease for Heinem Brothers Agri Service Incorporated, a contract with Vogue Parga Construction LLC for a new T-hangar and taxiway upgrades (contingent on FAA concurrence and federal grant award), and an agreement with Omaha Public Power District to reimburse city storm restoration costs. Tobias, a city staff member, explained the airport T-hangar procurement and noted that the low bidder was disqualified as nonresponsive because they failed to provide required Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) documentation for the federal grant requirement.

Council also ratified a previously considered ordinance (No. 25-11) authorizing the combined utilities revenue bond series 2025 (not to exceed $5,000,000). The ordinance was read three times in a single meeting and re-ratified after a publication issue prevented earlier notice.

Other measures approved by unanimous vote included:
- A contract with Hannah Keelan & Associates to conduct a blight and substandard determination study and general redevelopment plan (resolution 7534), budgeted at $9,500 and estimated at 55 days for completion; the study would support potential tax increment financing (TIF) for redevelopment.
- A subordination agreement related to a CDBG owner-occupied rehabilitation forgivable loan (resolution 7535) allowing the city’s security interest to become secondary at a property owner’s bank request.
- Adoption of a concerted community revitalization plan (resolution 7536) to qualify future projects for competitive grant scoring; the plan contains goals, implementation partners, and funding tools but does not obligate the city to specific expenditures.

All motions to approve the consent agenda and the listed ordinances and resolutions were moved, seconded, and carried 8-0.","The Beatrice City Council unanimously approved the consent agenda of routine items, a $5 million combined utilities revenue bond ordinance, a blight and substandard study contract, and several grant- and contract-related resolutions. The council adopted multiple measures by a recorded 8-0 vote.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6081027,"Council approves transfer and sale of Stoddard School parcels to Hoppy and Sons for senior and affordable housing; playground lots returned to city",1257,662000,1919000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2944374-996cbc5b5d07384e44803f7537c3d30e&start=662&end=1919","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2944374-996cbc5b5d07384e44803f7537c3d30e/thumbnail_662000.jpg","/articles/6081027/Nebraska/Council-approves-transfer-and-sale-of-Stoddard-School-parcels-to-Hoppy-and-Sons-for-senior-and-affordable-housing-playground-lots-returned-to-city","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6081027-6595757e020608168d572d2d15fa5352/orig.mp4?Expires=1771147122&Signature=PfjirYikcuzATle-0B7VQtQkoSMyd6KTFd~wUfXDlK~Eln9ajdlzZcPr3Oorhtix~JGHjSyrnd87ovX2mfZoWXcAbiudqo0F2oPTlzAf9MkkGTDs~w40sFnbgnWZ64iU4X1hTMC9uvBA2ippr5CfF2uu2DOmKuxjIQouajwBJcCzyoDCOmjSL8OCikxRtoleOd4IAksnvc8Lr3dG9JUoFXegNtalFWbxTvytI0IC~c38J-NUfBh0VRtgCHfinuhQNMy~w0IR92YbT61KiEtnvfl0B~WDihjBGnKEwXgNfmylptyKYcbDkweh4vp0I5DwX3jEJDKewmVlWNaQaf3TxQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Beatrice City Council on April 7 approved a package of sales and conveyances of land at the former Stoddard School site to Hoppy and Sons LLC, including the transfer of two lots back to the city for a playground and the sale of adjacent parcels and a narrow vacated-alley strip for development, with all measures passing 8-0.

The council heard a public hearing on acquisition of Lots 23 and 24 from Hoppy and Sons LLC, parcels described as part of South Beatrice that the city will accept back for $1 so the city can place a playground there using an RCRP (Rehabilitation and Community Revitalization Program) grant. Tobias, a city staff member, told the council the state agency (DED) required city ownership of the playground parcel as a condition of using the grant funds.

Tobias described Hoppy and Sons’ immediate plans for the Stoddard School building itself: “They plan to gut the entire inside of that building and come back with, I believe, 25 apartments inside the existing school footprint. Each one of those apartments will exit to the exterior of the building,” Tobias said. He added the project would retain parking on the south side of the structure.

At a later ordinance and companion resolution, the council approved sale of the south side of the Stoddard School site to Hoppy and Sons for $1, contingent on the developer receiving grant funding. Tobias said that parcel would accommodate about 45 housing units if the developer secures grants; the developer’s application is due in early May and, if awarded, Tobias estimated construction could begin in spring 2026 and finish before winter 2026.

Councilmember Jane Neider (speaking during public comment) asked whether the school conversion would be senior housing. Tobias replied that the building project is being planned as senior housing (commonly age-restricted to 55+ or similar). He also explained the adjacent south-side parcels were being planned as affordable housing—designed to serve households in the 30–80% area median income ranges, and he provided example income bands for Gage County: roughly $18,500 to $49,200 for a single-person household in that range.

The council also approved an ordinance and resolution conveying to Hoppy and Sons the south 3 feet, 8 inches of a long-vacated alley abutting the Kensington Building, at a sale price of $1. Tobias said the city will retain a utility easement over that strip because of existing poles and lines.

A councilmember raised concern that items tied to housing and property sales were being acted on in a single meeting without extended public notice, asking the council to consider allowing more time for public comment on matters of community interest. The record shows that despite the comment, all related ordinances and resolutions were moved, seconded, and passed 8-0.

Votes and next steps: the deeds and agreements approved tonight are contingent where noted on the developer receiving external grant awards; the city will accept Lots 23 and 24 for playground use and proceed with the RCRP grant process. The council retained a utility easement over the vacated-alley strip sold to Hoppy and Sons.","The Beatrice City Council approved multiple ordinances and resolutions to transfer school property and small alley segments to Hoppy and Sons LLC for a phased housing project and to accept deeded land for a playground funded by an RCRP grant. All related measures passed unanimously.","actionData","errors"]

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