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On the 20 Third Street reconstruction project staff said crews are finishing driveways, sidewalks and electrical work and expect lanes to be reopened around early September, subject to final landscaping and remaining work. Staff noted recent rain had caused slight delays but said the project is generally on track.

On the Loop River South Bridges project, staff said cleanup from a recent blast is complete, contractors are building temporary construction bridges, and another controlled blast is scheduled. Staff said a new underpass will open soon for pedestrian and trail access but will not be available to vehicles until 2027.

Council took no formal action on either update; staff presented information and accepted questions.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Columbus Nebraska, City Council Meeting 8/18/2025","oneSentenceSummary","City staff reported progress on Nebraska Department of Transportation projects: 20 Third Street reconstruction approaching lane reopenings and Loop River South Bridges work progressing with planned blasts and a pedestrian underpass opening for trail use.","taxTitle","Columbus City, Platte County, Nebraska","taxId",44978,"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},6486244,"City approves emergency boiler repair for aquatic center; YMCA offers temporary member access",148,1230000,1378000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5595131-56b3b9f111c3632a3ccea203a6b88bc5&start=1230&end=1378","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5595131-56b3b9f111c3632a3ccea203a6b88bc5/thumbnail_1230000.jpg","/articles/6486244/Columbus-City/Platte-County/Nebraska/City-approves-emergency-boiler-repair-for-aquatic-center-YMCA-offers-temporary-member-access","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6486244-84d9420353ec3e0a063642ccc5d7cf62/orig.mp4?Expires=1777294735&Signature=Q57aed9FasNkxwMrFaO~KaNWLsjz8mx49dKRAX0pIe4IXEJp64tGtxPQZ9D6GKyvZzQVB8jY~ARlAjI8KzwUibBihNsq66Z2ioEyUW-RcsL1eWYkcz4oAekOE6YAmgxQdz6yzJkgJ~os7TlMlWWTeMXufjpIVOii4BBWphkEH~Zqews5o6jccI4zhGOkpV7AFOHPztaog6lZjxTVCk6SY20Qn7GF12OwuvMqVmBm7bLudBIY97R3X6e48mkYH~Pl1~5DWtjWZYZV6YIzPd2pErzQGkWGi63MfNVLS9wfyPkxCqxV-7ibthwUP7256onwNAJnudTGhB9pJIZySovVwA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Columbus City Council on Aug. 18 approved an emergency purchase of $11,577.50 to replace a heat exchanger in a boiler at the city aquatic center.

Staff explained that after refilling the pool and starting heaters, one boiler failed to operate; an initial replacement part did not resolve the problem and staff determined the heat exchanger needed replacement. The quoted emergency purchase from Rhett's Heating and Air Conditioning Inc. is being reallocated from CIP 24‑17.

A staff member said pool temperatures are maintained \"roughly 83 degrees,\" typically between 80 and 85.

Council members noted the repair delayed the aquatic center opening and that the YMCA has agreed to allow aquatic center members to swim free at the YMCA during the shutdown, provided members show their aquatic center membership.

The motion to approve the emergency quote was made and seconded and passed by voice vote.","Columbus City Council approved an $11,577.50 emergency purchase to replace a heat exchanger at the aquatic center; during the shutdown the YMCA is allowing city aquatic center members to use its pools at no charge.",{"_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},6486248,"Columbus council reviews draft 2025‑26 budget; staff outlines personnel changes and 2% COLA",239,1415000,1654000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5595131-56b3b9f111c3632a3ccea203a6b88bc5&start=1415&end=1654","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5595131-56b3b9f111c3632a3ccea203a6b88bc5/thumbnail_1415000.jpg","/articles/6486248/Columbus-City/Platte-County/Nebraska/Columbus-council-reviews-draft-202526-budget-staff-outlines-personnel-changes-and-2-COLA","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6486248-b6081440cfee06f4b494766d93e9128d/orig.mp4?Expires=1777294735&Signature=ZcMvqU2wsqk9VvS7-BGf~T~u24ST2nUL3fRJmuCAbHAe1pF85OC7josB3fw43xWq6qf4snZAMml9RBaDMGXQOdg8fKCzxm9A9Bg5djZlppk52Vd~lWaAxyJlxpQiAtSKptlicTNilvca4WY0Cn5HHJeN50tSYZ6B17NhJs7Nn1u1y0GUBOHZ2r2d1JdWikwJxK5ya4keRFweMbejwDKEl0PBvD5pyD~-i28xJXMJ0EwQjjy~Cp9-B5HY6SGDxlgPd8qxZ0tzhtJuC-s7okzknwLgTvp3u7DPm1Q7Yw-CQqFP5hIQVgG2ioZ~Ywj1Cu3RBsRSRUVp-l7AX18PRwuTiw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City staff presented draft materials for the 2025‑26 budget during the Aug. 18 Columbus City Council meeting, summarizing proposed personnel changes, a 2% cost‑of‑living adjustment and capital/discretionary items.

Staff said the draft materials include the capital improvement plan, a discretionary capital list and a personnel sheet. The personnel changes described include eliminating an administrative assistant position (projected savings of over $100,000), adding a director of general services position, reallocating public‑property director duties, creating a park and rec coordinator, renaming a community coordinator position to community building outreach associate (about $20,000 in savings), promoting a project engineer to assistant city engineer, several library staffing adjustments (net cost of about $5,000) and changing a wastewater collection position classification.

Staff reported a net change to the general fund of less than $50,000 based on these draft personnel items. The proposed cost‑of‑living adjustment is 2%.

On discretionary items, staff said the draft funds half the cost of a fire engine and half the cost of a ladder truck this year, with the remaining half planned for next year. A council member noted the lead time for apparatus builds is lengthy: \"14 month build, at the best.\" A council member testing the discretionary list said they had their questions answered after follow‑up research.

The items presented were draft materials; staff emphasized they are not final and will depend on final valuations and further council direction. No budget adoption vote took place at the meeting.","Council members reviewed draft budget documents including a proposed 2% cost‑of‑living adjustment, personnel reallocations and a capital/discretionary list that defers half the cost of two fire apparatus to next year.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6486253,"Council adopts two‑year extension for Deerfield Park Townhouse subdivision despite calls for shorter timeline",316,870000,1186000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5595131-56b3b9f111c3632a3ccea203a6b88bc5&start=870&end=1186","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5595131-56b3b9f111c3632a3ccea203a6b88bc5/thumbnail_870000.jpg","/articles/6486253/Columbus-City/Platte-County/Nebraska/Council-adopts-twoyear-extension-for-Deerfield-Park-Townhouse-subdivision-despite-calls-for-shorter-timeline","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6486253-3102e827540e37fa50db61df57429642/orig.mp4?Expires=1777294735&Signature=SsUSP1Jxmk5ktmBGcykQpw7Yv0myr6MppGfIJisTHVn2QxfvPq~Sc772Rik4P57bhnv9lDreFGga6dTiBY88SZP39E~cVbD-8H7t9f7c~1gErwlfgoiWKqyYs0fRKhmXdTbdKqq5GVFWV5Fq33q7TP5abMZyvB5exYGepxTZ6fZgNGZ-mSxZKVDGObn~pE4zS0VF2wP-g7txDF4Tyg99rd6eoMn6gKSKuo4r7Xa1MOHUdDw3d-dYDHK9w6Rc8FBw4qDsfxtIKIifUZwdgXlTUnd8orpL6GCrW2aujktcxXG1jRd8tjMOLCgracx-2u6ZibggjXef2LaJOoaZbaRgEQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Columbus City Council on Aug. 18 adopted a committee recommendation extending the deadline for completion of public improvements for Deerfield Park Townhouse Second subdivision from Sept. 18, 2025, to Sept. 18, 2027.

The extension was part of the Public Property, Safety and Works Committee report and was adopted by motion and voice vote.

During discussion, one council member said, \"I think 2 years is too long. I think it should be a year, to keep them moving on their projects.\" A staff member responded that the Land Development Ordinance (LDO) does not prescribe a specific extension length and that the council sets the dates.

Other council members noted on‑the‑ground progress at the site and said they believed the developer (Ferguson Properties Inc.) has been diligent, with some townhomes complete and additional units underway. A council member said the council has been willing to be flexible with developers and suggested the council could revisit extension policies when specific projects return before it.

The motion to adopt the committee report passed by voice vote. No roll‑call tally was requested.

Council discussion and staff comments indicated the timing for remaining work is affected by utilities and paving; staff noted water, sanitary and storm work would need to be finished before significant progress on the second subdivision.

The adopted extension takes effect immediately and runs through Sept. 18, 2027.","Columbus City Council approved a two‑year extension to complete public improvements for the Deerfield Park Townhouse Second subdivision, prompting debate among council members over whether one year would better ensure timely completion.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6486257,"Columbus City Council approves consent items, multiple resolutions and vacates gas easement",1045,711000,1756000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5595131-56b3b9f111c3632a3ccea203a6b88bc5&start=711&end=1756","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5595131-56b3b9f111c3632a3ccea203a6b88bc5/thumbnail_711000.jpg","/articles/6486257/Columbus-City/Platte-County/Nebraska/Columbus-City-Council-approves-consent-items-multiple-resolutions-and-vacates-gas-easement","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6486257-c7ee2749fc49f52ef1e36594032afa1d/orig.mp4?Expires=1777294735&Signature=fWVrN32MnUTUWgirxmNB0z4tczUdISfksjXBqd2KVnzeQMZkLyTJkmI3AxYiVmR9mZCY5afWO20q~4yxYLRhgGgrOWcID4rG-0tG~AljH82dHGW-k9l1f5fp--92q5g-lHtl5TS~U5Skcb5y-40LiKD2i55DNxWKgiyxVao1bJq2Kwsh0fPeTZmCt3KsfZRXLEtDCsLLMnXYNUvZM00YKrAOxwPvtWj89AlC2ScHI71vDrnwVDWGw7dpiYy6arJwGy4gJGEdAmnaAJCfD1rq3d7Xm-IFWyPRg9IM2w2eu8Dxt5sa69Db4oWuj6DNofQXy1NxkQic7OPjNRxHxRqCqw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Columbus City Council on Aug. 18 approved its consent agenda, adopted five resolutions and enacted an ordinance vacating a 10‑foot gas easement on Lot 1 of the Super Saver Subdivision.

The council approved routine consent items including minutes, personnel certifications and contracts, then adopted resolutions and an ordinance read by number only and passed on voice votes.

Votes at a glance

- Consent agenda (Item 4, including resolutions R25‑108, R25‑109, R25‑110 and payroll/bills on file): approved by voice vote.

- Resolution R25‑111: accepted deed of dedication for Super Saver Second Subdivision (north side of 20 Third Street west of 30 Third Avenue): adopted by voice vote.

- Resolution R25‑112: awarded Community Development Block Grant funds to Anthony Kreshaw for downtown revitalization (identified as Traditions property): adopted by voice vote.

- Resolution R25‑113: established a sister‑city relationship with Zacapa, Mexico: adopted by voice vote.

- Resolution R25‑114: approved sale and transfer of police dog Eros and a body armor vest to Grand Island for $6,600: adopted by voice vote.

- Resolution R25‑115: authorized application to the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission Land and Water Conservation Fund for $600,000 for a centralized concession stand at Girard Park: adopted by voice vote.

- Ordinance 25‑13: vacated a 10‑foot gas easement on Lot 1 of the Super Saver Subdivision (first reading and adoption by suspension of rules): adopted by voice vote.

Councilmembers and staff did not request roll‑call tallies for these items and motions were approved by voice vote throughout the meeting.

The council next moved on to other agenda matters, including committee reports and updates on Nebraska Department of Transportation projects.","The Columbus City Council on Aug. 18 approved the consent agenda, several resolutions including a CDBG award, a sister‑city agreement and a grant application, and adopted an ordinance vacating a 10‑foot gas easement.","actionData","errors"]

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