Papillion council approves consent agenda, budget amendment and right-of-way deed; introduces panhandling and salary ordinances

The Papillion City Council on Sept. 2 approved routine business items and took several formal actions, including adopting a budget amendment and approving a deed dedication.

Consent agenda: Council approved the consent agenda on a motion by Councilman Sundae, seconded by Councilman Gaines. The clerk announced an 8–0 vote. The motion passed.

Ordinance 2,063 (amend FY2024–25 budget): Councilman Glover moved to approve Ordinance 2,063; Councilman Fanslow seconded. The clerk announced an 8–0 vote and the motion passed, adopting the ordinance to amend the fiscal year 2024–25 budget.

Resolution R250168 (Metro Crossing Drive deed dedication): Councilman Stuve moved to approve Resolution R250168 and Councilwoman Hoch seconded. The clerk announced an 8–0 vote and the motion passed, approving the deed of right-of-way dedication for Metro Crossing Drive.

Ordinance 2,066 (rename chapter 104; amend curfew; create criminal violations for aggressive panhandling and disorderly conduct): The ordinance was introduced by Councilman Engberg. The introduction was noted on the record; no final vote was recorded in the transcript.

Ordinance 2,065 (management-exempt salary ranges): The council opened and closed the public hearing on Ordinance 2,065. The hearing record shows no proponents or opponents and no vote on adoption was recorded at the Sept. 2 meeting.

Adjournment and next steps: The council adjourned and immediately convened a separate, statutorily noticed budget hearing at 7:30 p.m. (the public hearing for the FY2025–26 budget), which was presented that evening and closed with no public comment. Formal adoption and levy setting are expected at a later meeting.

Votes at a glance

- Consent agenda: Motion by Councilman Sundae; second by Councilman Gaines; 8–0; outcome: approved. - Ordinance 2,063 (amend FY2024–25 budget): Motion by Councilman Glover; second by Councilman Fanslow; 8–0; outcome: adopted. - Resolution R250168 (deed dedication for Metro Crossing Drive): Motion by Councilman Stuve; second by Councilwoman Hoch; 8–0; outcome: approved. - Ordinance 2,066 (curfew and aggressive panhandling—introduced): Introduced by Councilman Engberg; no vote recorded. - Ordinance 2,065 (management-exempt salary ranges—public hearing held): Public hearing opened and closed with no speakers; no adoption vote recorded.