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- Consent agenda: Minutes, renewals of solid waste hauling licenses (ACE Sanitation Services Inc.; Beamer Lumber LLC d/b/a Discount Dumpster; Hilltop Roll Off LLC d/b/a Callaway Roll Off; S2 Roll Offs, Refuse and Recycling; UNI Sanitation LLC; Waste Connections of Nebraska Inc., contingent on bond), finance department reports, payroll and bills on file — approved as a group by motion.

- Licenses and procurement: Application from Smash the Trash Sanitation LLC for a solid waste hauling license — approved. Quote from PNR Sales and Service for a UTV side-by-side for the wastewater treatment plant, $17,750 (CIP No. 25-55) — accepted.

- Resolutions: R25-63 accepting deed of dedication for Zivak Addition (30 Eighth Street east of Thirtieth Avenue) — adopted. R25-64 awarding community block grant funds to Kiara Zimba for downtown revitalization — adopted. R25-65 awarding community block grant funds to Crystal Klug for downtown revitalization — adopted. R25-66 approving professional services agreement with HDR Engineering Inc. in the amount of $149,995 for Eighth Street and Twelfth Avenue intersection design (CIP No. 25-35) — adopted. R25-67 amending the city’s social media policy to disable public comments on all city-owned Facebook pages — adopted after legal clarification that an all-or-nothing approach avoids First Amendment concerns.

- Ordinances: Ordinance No. 25-05 levying special assessments on Street Improvement District Nos. 184 and 189 — adopted. Ordinance No. 25-06 (first reading) amending fireworks discharge times and signage; the first reading was held and council discussed the option to revisit dates at subsequent readings.

- Council committee actions: The Public Property Safety and Works Committee reports were adopted, including extensions of time for completion of public improvements: Centennial Park Eighth Addition (Habitat for Humanity) extended to April 17, 2027; Park Place Tenth Addition (Ferguson Properties Inc.) extended to April 17, 2026. The committee also recommended approval of cost-sharing for 2025 paving and other routine items; traffic-control-device committee report (first quarter 2025) was adopted.

Most motions were seconded and approved by voice vote; the transcript records no individual vote breakdowns. Where the transcript records no substantive discussion, items were approved as presented.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Columbus Nebraska, City Council Meeting 4/21/2025","oneSentenceSummary","At its April 21 meeting the Columbus City Council approved a slate of routine and substantive items including resolutions R25-63 through R25-67, adoption of Ordinance No. 25-05 and multiple committee reports and licenses; comments and votes were recorded by voice with no roll-call tallies in the transcript.","taxTitle","Events, School Districts, Nevada","taxId",80332,"location","Nevada","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},6266459,"Council hears 2024 TIF report: 26 projects, $321 million in estimated project costs",311,1492000,1803000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3087129-a613b4fa55c031e2cf9ca22cf3ec9184&start=1492&end=1803","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3087129-a613b4fa55c031e2cf9ca22cf3ec9184/thumbnail_1492000.jpg","/articles/6266459/Nevada/Council-hears-2024-TIF-report-26-projects-321-million-in-estimated-project-costs","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6266459-ae786a4142d76dca82e24c3b709fad03/orig.mp4?Expires=1771141128&Signature=gOoBuTBTUuCW2nrL-FAgsHDU5lxTwtSUXsHDrjOXQGYGjhaakeIqiit1y6ixV5Xy2nC0kDsizNlXqeE6BMUIXiDo0twLXxXBnuVk-WYHaY5ixhJnOrZTVaAbi-NBO1vrnRFSv6mf4ZiT1nnftSQfg885BZbR~5-EUpYiXGScxNlijnyEmfhWigBEc8-Fd-BMiseoEapCvE5qF8yr6leqK9v5s11s-pcjXDmk60awnBgVG2bPwzYu4iLrN9Af5tnN3-dlNUxWfO6PxaPbquB~RGjmr9wEW-yhNcBHWV5kDMTeuxGKUugo74AFmzcotN4E6yAw8Gj-sh1s1sUGEMmqDQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City staff presented the 2024 tax increment financing (TIF) report to the Columbus City Council on April 21, covering calendar-year 2024 activity.

Staff said the city currently has 26 projects financed in whole or in part through TIF, with combined estimated project costs of approximately $321 million. The base valuation for those 26 properties before TIF was reported as $123 million; the most recent valuations (fall 2024) place those projects’ value at about $305 million. Staff said that two projects — identified in the presentation as Westgate (Hobby Lobby) and NBC Capital (Ramada) — are expected to pay off within roughly a year, one paying off about five years early and the other about four years early.

Staff added that two new projects were added in 2024 (Innate Concepts and Vitality Village) and that most TIF terms in Columbus are 15 years (some projects may extend up to 20 years only in cases of extreme blight). Staff noted no parcels in Columbus currently qualify as extremely blighted under state law. The presentation included a matrix listing each project’s development area, approval year, financing amount, projected costs and taxes paid in the year; the transcript records no requested council action on the report — it was presented as informational.","Staff reported on 2024 tax increment financing activity: 26 TIF projects with an estimated $321 million in project costs, base valuation rising from $123 million to $305 million for those projects, and two projects expected to pay off early.",{"_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},6266462,"Council hears updates on 203rd Street reconstruction and Loop River bridges project",189,1252000,1441000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3087129-a613b4fa55c031e2cf9ca22cf3ec9184&start=1252&end=1441","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3087129-a613b4fa55c031e2cf9ca22cf3ec9184/thumbnail_1252000.jpg","/articles/6266462/Nevada/Council-hears-updates-on-203rd-Street-reconstruction-and-Loop-River-bridges-project","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6266462-58d2ba1e09c613d4ff1a78642e3d9542/orig.mp4?Expires=1771141128&Signature=ZudU7pet0qB0IKgS~V96HaC9i~UJlOVhYMPwkpSvwMs4Fqa~rfiaxFM--vfAJTDiXLNdiN4et2Rk5zPzwTp6xSmxh-IlIVHRLEmPIXS1XiTKq39ZMncfSnUd-3CCfbFy2vhcFX~UC~3U09WgqnSOs-Og5Sgdg6EvdrxHSSWCE68wGRa8-M-YLD5sZaN~amypa1-OjnDQq~smp3fw1Bxuf4PxaYstUdXeslgotZ63W-oC11wIcGlhA-5eHhLbHUw5978ohKVAb5PCAOIo61znPiBOzzqNMMZNXGcZ-szxRKdqpQ2tcBXwtU-YQ5XaSksIqxvAuHKRrlp5Zab8J1hmBg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City staff gave updates on two long-running transportation projects at the April 21 meeting.

Nebraska Department of Transportation staff reported that work on the 20 Third Street reconstruction included recent installation of a water line through an intersection, temporary pavement restoration and ongoing east–west work on storm sewer and paving preparations. The road reopened after the water-line work; officials said future closures will be necessary for final paving. DOT staff said they hope to have roads open in late August or early September but noted the project likely will not be fully complete until around November.

The Loop River South Bridges project is in early stages. DOT staff said crossover lane work was underway with traffic planned to move to the northbound bridge in the week of May 5, leaving one lane in each direction while the southbound bridge is prepared for demolition. They said in-river work is restricted until after Aug. 1 and that the Pawnee Park undercrossing likely will close later in May for south-side construction. Staff estimated the new bridge could open about April 2027; trail and crossing impacts were described as potentially long-term.

Council members asked about access for recreational users (airboats, ATVs) during in-river work; staff said the DOT had coordinated with local user groups and would provide passing areas when safe but that access would be restricted during blasting and other in-river work periods.","Nebraska Department of Transportation updates to the council outlined progress on the 20 Third Street reconstruction (waterline, storm sewer, paving schedule) and early-stage work and closures for the Loop River South Bridges project, including a projected new bridge opening in April 2027.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6266466,"Council approves purchase of two Skydio drones for police department",237,2245000,2482000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3087129-a613b4fa55c031e2cf9ca22cf3ec9184&start=2245&end=2482","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3087129-a613b4fa55c031e2cf9ca22cf3ec9184/thumbnail_2245000.jpg","/articles/6266466/Nevada/Council-approves-purchase-of-two-Skydio-drones-for-police-department","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6266466-2ee6b594a7b4fa59c7a78636ad7b5eca/orig.mp4?Expires=1771141128&Signature=gpg7rwIwh7chALLnx42YjIIDww757SOAWP8ENQTcgQcvD7b4eHLsnFq2lhkftEQWdX6kRjG5irh6gPbQ2zNl56qDKJ-KY~z69V0jJg8yHpgosI3k9~rtBdM3weHl5xmW3w0C91gxjYwKTX4WCncLrsKCL3fzuNgVtuWkMaBfGoipCAkaeuuhHAxWW4pNJhLcd~d0mJfe0RySgWQJNEoEcS12uu~amcRWa9TVd-GA9OS8p70uRHL3w~-JmnLXtAUdt8cCxW3XzUvnHI9~WGYd9f7oSBXjnllwzeZKcL7tBaobfEypxXq7Wk6ZE56YX7s1FJPQnXFYqPgzQSd98OE74Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Columbus City Council on April 21 accepted a quote from Skydio Inc. in the amount of $62,861.40 to purchase two drones for the police department (CIP No. 25-37).

Captain Doug Moltrich detailed the purchase during the meeting: the department originally budgeted for a larger DJI platform but sought U.S.-made alternatives because of procurement policy concerns about Chinese-manufactured equipment. Moltrich described Skydio drones as \"state of the art,\" noting live-streaming capabilities to a command post, four battery packs per purchase, and potential future uses including autonomous rooftop housings and integration with Axon systems.

Council members requested a demonstration when the equipment arrives. The motion to accept the Skydio quote passed by voice vote; the transcript records no roll-call tally by name.","The council approved a $62,861.40 quote from Skydio Inc. for two drones to be used by the police department, with the department describing expanded capabilities and a shift away from DJI products.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6266471,"Council adopts rezoning to allow convenience storage near East 11th–12th Avenue",185,1061000,1246000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3087129-a613b4fa55c031e2cf9ca22cf3ec9184&start=1061&end=1246","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3087129-a613b4fa55c031e2cf9ca22cf3ec9184/thumbnail_1061000.jpg","/articles/6266471/Nevada/Council-adopts-rezoning-to-allow-convenience-storage-near-East-11th12th-Avenue","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6266471-7d6f92547e8ea594fd98516ff9e69bd2/orig.mp4?Expires=1771141128&Signature=SeIONEnBum11gNvTQSZ-zWLq~BJAsvtCvOD1st~frG9t-g5RPMITpc7ByynwXEy-LJc2G-Bkllv2hgm~2I4SDqIzSOFNwlmeszKliWoef5IIlz1JjEsblxqdNkfi5izmIxJa7eIjMcAJ7uZTBv1xrcNT5Pl4C13JwtQqsCek4YQa3MgvkZdEQB0UJpQl62uUqh3LCSmnTMPU7Asp7nbUMjGFB-sOxd~mGaYM5nwqlz7KgaFZCjUl~V3s2xvN0e-0spK-p17G8oAQVAjWNCbzNiCe5oSA4eNnH2CdqbQaXaMI10rbckIk8OSgZ9DYawJtLnDR8LB3OTuzQA0jmU-HTw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Columbus City Council on April 21 adopted Ordinance No. 25-04 to rezone a parcel north of East 19th Street between East 11th and East 12th avenues from B2 General Commercial District to MLC1 Light Industrial District. The planning commission had recommended approval.

Attorney Jason Meilock, appearing on behalf of the applicant, told the council the rezoning would permit the development of convenience storage units. Meilock said the developer planned to use the site for self-storage and that Ethan Brueland of Charity Storage would serve as the project developer. Meilock said no opponents appeared at the planning and zoning hearing on the item.

The council suspended the rules to allow the ordinance to be read by number only and then voted to adopt Ordinance No. 25-04. Council members voiced no discussion on the motion before the vote was called and the motion passed.

The action amends the city’s official zoning map for the described parcel; the council did not discuss site-specific development plans, building design, or a timeline for construction during the public hearing. Any subsequent land-use approvals, building permits or site-plan reviews would occur under the city’s standard permitting process.","After a public hearing, the Columbus City Council adopted Ordinance No. 25-04 to rezone property north of East 19th Street between East 11th and East 12th avenues from B2 General Commercial to MLC1 Light Industrial, clearing the way for a convenience storage development.","actionData","errors"]

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