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The applicant described plans for a roll-off business and a yard location and said the service would expand commercial hauling options in town. The council recorded a roll-call vote approving the request; there were no public objections recorded during the meeting.

Practical notes: staff and the council discussed operational details in follow-up and confirmed municipal permitting and yard-location readiness. The council's approval authorizes Trash Taxi to proceed under the city’s commercial-hauler rules and staff will track necessary permits and compliance.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","05.20.2025 City Council Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","The City Council approved a request from local business Trash Taxi to operate as a commercial roll-off hauler in the city.","taxTitle","City Council Meetings, City of Holdrege, Phelps County, Nebraska","taxId",69887,"location","Nebraska","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_46":81,"_48":82,"_50":83,"_52":84,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":85,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":86,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},6228596,"Council approves purchase of new aerial bucket truck for electric department",267,4292000,4559000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3471011-6fc6a43b49120bf1433582f048adac77&start=4292&end=4559","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3471011-6fc6a43b49120bf1433582f048adac77/thumbnail_4292000.jpg","/articles/6228596/Nebraska/Council-approves-purchase-of-new-aerial-bucket-truck-for-electric-department","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6228596-a1cb845921b2c60fcd693bc45b2a787c/orig.mp4?Expires=1770447551&Signature=LtGLaFaTDqd~apDRsQsFrMnGtJbp1CLfZVkVYjLk~iYbAWr9WHBFAaxcEwjc0m0Ko6sAQegxE7i4W6PMRTmFJyR~Z5SRILzRgtIx2BSl~8qU-9d99W5zGBvgjKUjZZCbSBKvmPAjgm4qth3wMavv4mdWUqqHnLRFzfC8GvfMVnTnxP8gEizmar~85L3UNTmKySq7DSPXhOs7W7xIDVfucw6VapFgH26ZsgStCmYxVdhzkckJEbPw6EN4j~y5b0rnGQVAxQvVcTSOMUVREjpLArWXQUC37mGr51xmwl-DIc75DidKumReF55VGnbEzb9LFYhUxMOVBxrNSdlYFPWCqg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City Council approved the purchase of a new aerial bucket truck for the electric department to replace a 2006 vehicle.

Staff described the unit as an articulating-telescopic (AT) 41-foot bucket truck to replace the older 2006 unit. Delivery was estimated to occur late 2027 or early 2028 because manufacturers place orders on a build list during specification and contract negotiation. The estimated purchase price discussed at the meeting was approximately $324,000; staff noted the price is approximate and that there is a contract clause allowing withdrawal if the price exceeds a set percentage above estimate. The standard warranty discussed covers the bucket, boom and outriggers for one year; staff will investigate extended-warranty pricing and report back.

Councilmembers moved and seconded the purchase, and the roll call vote carried with council approval.

Practical notes: staff said the older truck will remain in service as a backup until it fails diagnostic testing; the replacement truck will allow the electric department to continue routine maintenance and to support planned undergrounding projects.","Council authorized purchase of a new aerial bucket truck to replace a 2006 unit; delivery is expected in 2027–28 and the approximate cost is $324,000.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_46":93,"_48":94,"_50":95,"_52":96,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":97,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":98,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},6228601,"Council tables decision on Plains Motel conditional-use permit for Crossroads supportive housing",3813,507000,4320000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3471011-6fc6a43b49120bf1433582f048adac77&start=507&end=4320","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3471011-6fc6a43b49120bf1433582f048adac77/thumbnail_507000.jpg","/articles/6228601/Nebraska/Council-tables-decision-on-Plains-Motel-conditional-use-permit-for-Crossroads-supportive-housing","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6228601-9d5035f52cefad398c4b5c8caa447150/orig.mp4?Expires=1770447551&Signature=XtL1MW3UKYSyJqmwSkp3PJakEsYWP9BuvAsbipdo~Bb-1bDhekzZneqRRN2SZ2tS8UuCti5c~j3fYA-gPInQji0CtPFlhvccs1oJbiY3BWM-YeGYKv-T375~TLV-iPLb85TwHjPiAO9cRFJiRbXxwrkamyWaOpm9~G3-P32VZMuGeG3diJb19WqnOaWjgBomxaJ0MS~F6KvQx7cpkFoUfPvnJtPNKqUAShkdqmuZHE4OcEEzftNBsvuAzgCYQdH7BFFVa6eljE8ntDC8dM5TcOTgcAAfSS05j53JKUDs09LcDjkx5lViJwjN2Y6jeqJswbU6u9MrPVmr33oqTdrpeQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City Council tabled action on a conditional use permit application to allow long-term supportive housing at the Plains Motel and directed further local outreach and information gathering before deciding.

The hearing, which drew more than a dozen public speakers, featured a detailed presentation by Daniel Bowler, executive director of Crossroads Mission Avenue, who described the nonprofit’s long-term transitional housing model, funding sources and screening procedures. Bowler said the proposed Plains Motel conversion would provide 20 units of supported living and that residents would pay $575 a month to cover utilities, room and board and programming. He said Crossroads aims for residents to remain roughly a year, calling the model “long term” and adding that the program expects case management, drug and alcohol accountability and wraparound services from partner agencies. Bowler summarized Crossroads’ funding mix: revenue from Mission Avenue Thrift stores (roughly a third), private donors (roughly a third), a recycling program and contract reimbursements; he also said the Federal Home Loan Bank provides grants the organization uses for capital projects and cited a potential $1.5 million grant as an opportunity for the Plains Motel work.

Public commenters included local clergy, social-service providers and residents who both supported and raised concerns about capacity, available follow-up housing in town after program completion, police interactions and local mental-health infrastructure. Pastor Kevin Retell and others described repeated instances of local residents experiencing homelessness and urged the council to provide local options. Owner John Donzak said he is willing to sell the property but clarified no purchase agreement has been signed.

Council deliberations focused on local capacity for supportive services, the limits of local infrastructure for mental health and substance-use care, and whether the permit should be acted on before a purchase agreement and additional community outreach. Members noted concerns about transferability of a conditional use tied to a property sale; staff clarified that a conditional use is tied to the property and would transfer with the property if zoning/conditions remain unchanged. Crossroads asked for a council decision on the current schedule but said tabling would likely push them to the next round of grant funding; Crossroads’ grant cycle begins in June with a December announcement.

Outcome and next steps: Council members moved and seconded a motion to table the matter to allow more time for council study and community feedback; a tentative date of June 30 was discussed for further consideration. The item will return to council after the additional outreach and any updates from the applicant about property purchase or grant timing.","After an extended public hearing with residents and local ministers, the City Council voted to table a conditional use permit for converting the Plains Motel into long-term supportive housing and requested more community engagement and information; a tentative follow-up date was discussed for June 30.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_46":105,"_48":106,"_50":107,"_52":108,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":109,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":110,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},6228606,"City Council approves TIF redevelopment plan, contract for Iron Horse Ag site",119,222000,341000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3471011-6fc6a43b49120bf1433582f048adac77&start=222&end=341","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3471011-6fc6a43b49120bf1433582f048adac77/thumbnail_222000.jpg","/articles/6228606/Nebraska/City-Council-approves-TIF-redevelopment-plan-contract-for-Iron-Horse-Ag-site","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6228606-8f3f4a98bb291be2265745e6f3996ed6/orig.mp4?Expires=1770447551&Signature=P5Cr-4LHIMdHAb87w83wtOGgtNweIbpSRuW7XT~surujbfTJt51iNEqnjwtTPL0w346pHrBFgelsU5Vgu4M4kcrlNkNX6CheI8J5oe6x68YSaVCzeH7fnWMrvX9KheHnrX1Q1q86Gmg6r0tn7ylFGdlYLDTUQIdyqQahGyjcHNwoiQ2JdehhFL1t6Mo55GSQnN4-xObKK8lrxRk1BlmwdyNfQ09UOjFxvSVajuNBb-7avPg63aFpHKDnTGDN08rvV140tNXshRT8rqRgFoiUlBVMVKJLD6iWNPaehE4xYe5-oXWEjXujGOT03WO4-CjEnfafJtp~sLi9pUpfxRZ6SQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City Council voted to accept recommendations from the City’s Community Redevelopment Authority and the Holdridge Planning Commission and authorized the redevelopment contract and tax increment financing for the Iron Horse Ag redevelopment project.

The action, taken after a brief public hearing, authorizes the CRA to execute the redevelopment contract and adopts the redevelopment plan and cost-benefit analysis that support a total TIF amount of $2,178,032 and an estimated annual increment of $156,890, figures incorporated into the plan and contract. Michael Tai, attorney for the applicants, said the plan includes an exhibit showing the site and access and a breakdown of eligible project costs and valuations provided by the Phelps County assessor’s office. Tai said his clients plan to build a fertilizer blend plant at the location and added, “Don’t ask me about a fertilizer blend plant because I probably won't have no idea.”

Why it matters: the council resolution and executed redevelopment contract allow the CRA to capture incremental tax revenues for the project area to repay eligible project costs, shifting the timing of tax collections for the parcels involved as described in the redevelopment plan and contract.

Council discussion and vote: The motion to approve was moved and seconded. Councilmembers recorded their votes in favor: Teller, Hart, Buecker, Johnson and Smith voted yes on the measure as called by the mayor; the motion carried and the council thanked the applicants.

Background and next steps: The redevelopment plan, contract and project valuation were reviewed and unanimously recommended by the CRA board and the planning commission and were presented to the council at the public hearing. With council approval the CRA is authorized to sign the redevelopment contract so the applicant can move forward under the tax increment financing structure described in the plan. The contract and plan specify eligible project costs, current assessed value, and projected post-development valuation as provided to the council.

The council did not request additional conditions during the vote; staff will proceed to finalize the redevelopment contract and related CRA execution steps as described in the plan and contract materials provided to council.","The City Council voted to accept Community Redevelopment Authority and Planning Commission recommendations and authorize a redevelopment contract and tax increment financing for the Iron Horse Ag project.","actionData","errors"]

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