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Kyle Veil, civil engineer with ENA Consulting Group and the project engineer, told the council the current submission modifies a preliminary plat approved in March by removing a short north‑south public street and instead extending an east‑west road (Shannon Drive) through to 40 Fifth Circle. Veil said the change reflected a prospective user’s revised needs and that the planning commission had given unanimous approval to the earlier preliminary plat. \"We are proposing to remove that pink segment of road that dips north‑south and instead continue the east‑west road,\" Veil said.

Traffic and infrastructure: Veil said a traffic study shows most new traffic will use 40 Second Street and the Highway 370 interchange, and the project includes intersection improvements: adding a second westbound left turn lane at the Highway 370/40 Second interchange, signal modifications and an additional southbound lane on 40 Second. Veil said the project will perform intersection improvements and add lanes to help accommodate projected traffic patterns.

Zoning, uses and density: The applicant seeks BG zoning for the commercial parcels and RG20 with a PS (public‑safety overlay) for a multifamily parcel that abuts Moss Road. City staff said BG zoning allows typical highway‑corridor commercial uses; permitted commercial tenants are not specified in the application. Staff said the RG20 multifamily zoning requires 2,000 square feet of lot area per dwelling unit; based on the developer’s land area, staff calculated a theoretical maximum of about 120 units on the multifamily lot, but site plan approval will be required later and would set building height, unit mix and final density.

Residents pressed the council and developer on noise, late‑night uses, safety and wildlife impacts. Theresa Gerlando and Charmaine Howard of Lakewood Villages expressed concerns about increased late‑night activity, the lake’s acoustics amplifying noise, trespassing on private lake property and possible impacts to wildlife. Gerlando asked whether the council could impose use restrictions given the proximity to residences; planning staff replied that BG zoning along the Highway 370 corridor typically permits the standard set of commercial uses and that restrictions would be difficult to impose without a development agreement or covenants. \"Under the present request, they would be zoned for it, and it would be as long as it was a permitted use in the zoning ordinance, they'd be allowed to do it,\" a planning staff member said.

Landscaping and buffers: Staff noted multifamily projects carry significant landscaping requirements, including a 15‑foot deep landscaped area along street frontage, tree and shrub minimums per unit and a requirement of landscaping area in parking lots (staff cited roughly 19 square feet of landscaped area per parking stall). Staff also noted there are two out lots shown on the plat that are designated unbuildable.

Process and next steps: The council left the public hearing open and set the ordinance for third reading and final vote on Aug. 19, 2025. If the rezoning and preliminary plat are approved, the developer will file a final plat and later seek site plan approval for the multifamily parcel and any commercial building plans.

No council vote was taken on Aug. 5. The public record includes traffic‑study review by the city and the Nebraska Department of Transportation, and staff told the council the project team will perform intersection modifications as part of the development approvals.

The developer in the hearing identified himself as Todd Moffitt on the project team and appeared with engineer Kyle Veil. Several residents, including Theresa Gerlando, Charmaine Howard and Larry Reasoner, spoke during the public comment period and asked the council to consider additional protections for nearby neighborhoods.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Bellevue City Council August 5, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Bellevue City Council opened a public hearing Aug. 5 on Ordinance 4188, a rezoning and preliminary plat for Quail Crossing at 40 Second Street and Highway 370.","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},6501466,"OPPD to begin smart‑meter soft launch in Bellevue this October; company says wider rollout through 2028",1150,270000,1420000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5547990-9c466230c9384181f94e0788b25acc06&start=270&end=1420","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5547990-9c466230c9384181f94e0788b25acc06/thumbnail_270000.jpg","/articles/6501466/Bellevue/Sarpy-County/Nebraska/OPPD-to-begin-smartmeter-soft-launch-in-Bellevue-this-October-company-says-wider-rollout-through-2028","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6501466-e011abc1cecc517d00b5cc3d80305dd8/orig.mp4?Expires=1771161161&Signature=LaK7ROa6usaXa9JPEeKcjpc~Qc3atGm~0tL0reC12kha6c6AAkdNqHjMt~2mg0yp3K4Oyy1weepo4QWSaYO0idwweYxnRm7eExQH2rapKo69Lu4SKYss5RqpLN9ZlVby9bhtB6ZzeVP8izWtntAQic2GaXzmLYfOjK25V1lui~mH1hy4Ff7FnCKH6Hb-JIXhJAZN8z1-LL4vM3MlFFzlFY4ak-sIHFWyk3PiUuwKlpSHs~tgqqJT2lq2Kz0UPH4qMuaCf0v2QFtUwqFFjnFwyo6YPEEgZSwqGjiC-oXqHKcm4sAqSIjMRVHUmkF4N2y9c3NWLIVoeVyUv76R1Sr~Cg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Omaha Public Power District plans to begin converting meters for about 2,000 Bellevue customers in an October 2025 soft launch of its advanced metering infrastructure, OPPD told the Bellevue City Council on Aug. 5.

Tim McArvey, vice president for customer service and public affairs at OPPD, said AMI — “advanced metering infrastructure” — includes smart meters, a secure communications network and new data tools that allow two‑way communication between OPPD and customers and enable remote meter reading, faster outage detection and more detailed usage data. “This upgrade allows for remote meter reading, faster outage detection, and improved energy management for our customers,” McArvey said.

The soft launch, McArvey said, will install roughly 11,000 meters across 12 soft‑launch areas in 2025, with about 2,000 of those in Bellevue. OPPD expects to test systems through mid‑2026 and complete a full rollout for all customers by 2028. The utility will hold public open houses for soft‑launch areas; Bellevue’s event is scheduled for Sept. 29 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Bellevue Public Library, McArvey said.

Why it matters: OPPD says AMI will speed outage identification and restoration, reduce the need for customers to report outages, enable more accurate billing and provide customers access to usage data in smaller increments. The utility framed the project as replacement of aging equipment: McArvey said the existing meters are near “end of life,” and replacement during normal meter turnover makes the timing sensible.

Customers will get a redesigned online portal and mobile app with energy‑management tools once they are converted to AMI, McArvey said. He added that after conversion customers can see usage data in 15‑minute increments and subscribe to outage and usage alerts.

Council members pressed OPPD on practical impacts. Councilwoman Welch asked for schedule details; McArvey said physical conversions will begin in October and continue through December, possibly into early January for the soft launch, with field testing into mid‑2026. Councilman Casey asked whether installations would interrupt service; McArvey said customers should expect a prepared window of up to 15 minutes, though the meter swap can often take “less than a minute.”

Health and privacy questions surfaced. Councilman Preister referenced social‑media concerns about radio frequency; McArvey said most U.S. electrical meters are already smart meters and OPPD will use second‑generation devices. He said OPPD will provide federal‑agency and industry information to address radio‑frequency and fire concerns and will present data on data security at public meetings. On data security, McArvey said the utility will share information about protections in place and encourage attendees at the open house to raise questions.

Customers with solar generation and other two‑way metering, McArvey said, will be included in the normal conversion cycle; OPPD intentionally chose soft‑launch areas that include a mix of conditions such as solar customers and electric vehicles to field‑test a range of situations.

Installations, he said, will be performed by a contractor hired by OPPD for residential meters; OPPD crews will handle commercial installations. Installer vehicles and personnel will carry company badges and OPPD identification, and OPPD will send outreach materials to customers in soft‑launch areas and follow up by mail when electronic contact is unavailable.

McArvey and council members also described customer‑facing benefits: an updated outage map, subscription alerts by text/email and reduced surprise billing through usage tools. The utility emphasized customer engagement during the soft launch, with in‑person open houses and printed materials for customers who do not use smartphones.

The council did not take an action on the presentation. OPPD encouraged Bellevue leaders to notify constituents in the soft‑launch area and invited questions at the Sept. 29 open house.

The council meeting record shows the presentation and the public Q&A with OPPD representatives on Aug. 5, 2025.","Omaha Public Power District plans to begin converting meters for about 2,000 Bellevue customers in an October 2025 soft launch of its advanced metering infrastructure, OPPD told the Bellevue City Council on Aug. 5.",{"_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},6501457,"Bellevue council approves ordinances, contracts, event permit and opioid settlement participation — votes at a glance",2237,3240000,5477000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5547990-9c466230c9384181f94e0788b25acc06&start=3240&end=5477","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5547990-9c466230c9384181f94e0788b25acc06/thumbnail_3240000.jpg","/articles/6501457/Bellevue/Sarpy-County/Nebraska/Bellevue-council-approves-ordinances-contracts-event-permit-and-opioid-settlement-participation-votes-at-a-glance","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6501457-9addbe8f80190754e5b4eb5a1366d74f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771161161&Signature=PlEZcfbIdEZ2xrXcz00M-HNmMl7l99U8X~YbdKSNVc3mawhJ9pttcrf66~Q0BrzcQLRXPLvwEulRnvpJS3xZHXlBmhh0FKqmli81kulq3mvd6Bdw2zzE2pwBlT8URI-K3kEmzjF~AwI452aUXM3Agm-C3GjWadoVS8g5UZbwtt0b2S0A4nCe6ZpjBkEiUC9lmbB9~WRauwPylbvi6Q~lKrkziEmN1Bogv1DVtt9mbKPgk-61nJk6jtN1Dt6S3FEQ43K7gqCHHrsoWeUG7zQVMUbwEr7ihUgYtd1ZmpCLZnsiLhevdjfoXB0A3XTF3kgBS3lrFpte0Xbu48dP8l3UBA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Bellevue City Council on Aug. 5 approved a package of routine business items, two municipal‑code ordinances, a land sale agreement, multiple professional‑services and construction authorizations, and a resolution joining the national opioid settlement. The council also approved a multi‑day riverfront event permit and waived the $50 application fee.

Here are the votes and formal actions taken at the Aug. 5 meeting (motions carried unless otherwise noted):

- Approval of the agenda and consent agenda: The council voted to approve the agenda and the consent agenda; votes were recorded as unanimous where noted.

- Approval of claims: The council approved claims; the clerk announced five yes votes and one abstention, with Councilman Preister abstaining.

- Ordinances and code actions:
• Ordinance 4189 — amendments to Chapter 23 regarding peddlers: Council suspended the three‑reading rule, opened and closed the public hearing and approved Ordinance 4189 on the same night. Vote recorded as unanimous.
• Ordinance 4190 — repeal of Chapter 23, Article 5 (sales of secondhand goods): Council suspended the three‑reading rule, opened and closed the public hearing and approved Ordinance 4190 the same night. Vote recorded as unanimous.
• Ordinance 4191 — authorize sale and conveyance of about 22.62 acres of city property to RD Blair LLC and authorize the mayor to sign a purchase agreement: Council suspended the three‑reading rule, held a public hearing, heard from a prospective developer (Foundations Development) describing a potential mixed‑income senior housing project and approved the ordinance. Council discussion noted the street address in the purchase agreement was incorrect and the legal description governs; staff said the address will be corrected in the documents. Vote recorded as unanimous.

- Resolution 2025‑15 (opioid settlement participation): The council approved a resolution authorizing participation in the national opioid settlement with Purdue/Sackler family distributions. Bellevue staff and the police chief described allowable uses (treatment, training, first‑responder interventions) and said the city will route expenditures through an internal review involving fire, police, legal and administration. Vote recorded as unanimous.

- Event permit (Item 14a) — \"Lighthouse Unified Event Christian Music Festival,\" American Heroes Park (alternate dates listed): Tracy Colegrove, representing the applicant, described multi‑day music and food‑truck activity with local musicians; the council approved the event permit and separately approved a motion to waive the $50 application fee. Votes recorded as unanimous on both motions.

- Contract and project authorizations (current business): The council approved a series of professional services and construction authorizations. Among them:
• 16a: Authorize mayor to sign Drug Recognition Expert training coordinator contract for Lt. Joe Milos (compensation by state). Vote unanimous.
• 16b: Interlocal agreement with Sarpy County for IT services, $150,318 not to exceed, term 10/1/2025–9/30/2028. Vote unanimous.
• 16c: Commonwealth Electric signal repairs (Harville Drive & Chateau/Herman Drive), amount not to exceed $71,475.96. Vote unanimous.
• 16d: Amendment 1 to HDR agreement for Landings lift station upgrades, amount not to exceed $61,820. Vote unanimous.
• 16e: HGM Associates bridge inspections for 2025–26, amount not to exceed $41,900. Vote unanimous.
• 16f: Agreement with Schimmer Associates for Highway 370 signal beacons and crosswalk study, amount not to exceed $38,009,956 (as stated in the agenda). Vote unanimous.
• 16g: Amendment 3 to Benesch (Benish/Bennish nomenclature in packet) for Mission Avenue Reconstruction & Streetscape construction administration, amount not to exceed $867,892.23. Council held a public discussion and opened a public hearing on Mission Avenue during which business owners and residents expressed support for infrastructure upgrades and sewer replacement; the motion carried unanimously.
• 16h: Agreement with Felsberg Holt & Eulavich (Felsberg Holt and Eulavich) for conceptual roadway designs at the Highway 75/34 interchange, amount not to exceed $72,000. Vote unanimous.

Several other routine administrative motions — including approval of minutes, conduit claims and advisory committee reports — were approved as part of consent items.

How votes were recorded: Most motions were recorded as \"All voting yes. Motion carries.\" The claims approval included an abstention by Councilman Preister (five yes, one abstain). In several cases staff requested suspension of the three‑reading rule, which the council granted before holding public hearings and voting the same night.

No motions failed or were tabled at the Aug. 5 meeting.","At its Aug. 5 meeting the Bellevue City Council approved multiple consent items, two code updates and a contracts package, voted to participate in the national opioid settlement, and approved a riverfront festival permit with a waived $50 fee. Several capital and professional services contracts were authorized; claims were approved with one","actionData","errors"]

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