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Bellevue council approves consent agenda, contracts and resolutions; schedules several ordinance readings
Summary
At its Sept. 2 meeting the Bellevue City Council approved routine consent items, multiple contracts and interlocal agreements, two resolutions (including joining the national opioid settlement), and set several ordinances for subsequent readings. Votes were unanimous where recorded.
The Bellevue City Council took a string of procedural and substantive actions on Sept. 2, approving the meeting agenda, the consent agenda, claims and a series of contracts, purchases and agreements. Most motions recorded in the transcript passed unanimously.
Key outcomes recorded in the meeting (motions are listed with mover/second and the outcome as recorded in the transcript):
- Approval of the agenda — Motion by Councilman Burns; second recorded; outcome: all voting yes.
- Approval of the consent agenda — Motion by Councilman Preister; second by Burns; outcome: all voting yes.
- Approval of claims — Motion by Councilman Preister; second recorded; outcome: all voting yes.
- Liquor license recommendation (10A) — Motion to recommend approval to the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission for an amendment application naming Corbin Delgado as manager for SNAP Productions at 2221 Thurston Circle, Bellevue; motion by Councilman Casey, second by Preister; outcome: all voting yes.
- Ordinance procedural items — The council postponed the public hearing for the annual appropriations bill (Ordinance No. 4,192) to Sept. 16, 2025 (motion by Casey, second by Preister; all voting yes). Several other ordinances were read for second or first reading with dates set for Sept. 16.
- Resolutions — Resolution No. 2025‑18 (amending the master fee schedule regarding watershed, trash hauling, pawn broker and event fees) was approved (motion by Welch; second recorded; all voting yes). Resolution No. 2025‑19 (authorizing participation in the national opioid settlement with multiple manufacturers and distributors) was approved (motion by Welch; second recorded; all voting yes).
- Contracts, purchases and interlocal agreements — The council approved a range of items, including (but not limited to): a subordination agreement for a CDBG deed of trust with Marathon Equity LLC; a 10‑year tri mutual aid interlocal agreement for firefighters; the purchase of a material screener from Orbit Screens (not to exceed $107,310); a rotary top/above-ground turf lift ($14,127.54); a GIS interlocal funding agreement with regional partners ($79,926); a Daniels Farm Recreation Area study with JEO ($30,000); temporary construction easements for Whitted Creek and Fort Crook/Cary Street rehabilitation projects; an amendment with HDR Engineering for entertainment district improvements (not to exceed $45,050); a memorandum of understanding with Omaha Public Schools for a school resource officer program (Aug. 1, 2025–July 31, 2028); collective bargaining agreements with the Civilian Employees Association and IAFF Local 4906 (10/1/25–9/30/26); and a proposal to renovate the Aspen Park disc golf course (not to exceed $18,500). All motions on these items recorded in the transcript carried with “All voting yes.”
- Miscellaneous approvals — The council approved various temporary easements and small equipment purchases as contained in the packet; all recorded votes were affirmative.
The meeting adjourned after approval to adjourn was moved by Councilwoman Collins and seconded by Councilwoman Welch; the transcript records the motion carried unanimously.
