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Bellevue council approves ward-boundary change, fee schedule update and several contracts
Summary
At its Feb. 18 meeting the Bellevue City Council adopted an ordinance changing Ward 1 boundaries, approved a liquor license recommendation to state regulators, adopted a master fee schedule resolution and approved several purchases and contracts including a flow study and a seasonal ball‑field agreement.
The Bellevue City Council on Feb. 18, 2025, took a series of routine but consequential actions: it adopted Ordinance No. 4,175 to revise Ward 1 boundaries following recent annexation, recommended approval of a liquor license manager change to the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission for Redwood Liquor, adopted Resolution No. 2025-01 updating the master fee schedule, and approved several city purchases and contracts.
Ordinance No. 4,175, read into the record by city staff, would amend section 9-3 of the Bellevue municipal code to provide revised council ward boundaries. Councilwoman Watts moved for adoption and Councilwoman Burns seconded; the council voted and the mayor announced, "All in favor, motion carried."
On liquor licensing (item 10a) the council recommended approval to the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission of an amendment application naming Gassa Abud as manager for Dowd and Satoff LLC doing business as Redwood Liquor at 2609 Chandler Road, West Bellevue. Councilman Casey made the recommendation and Councilwoman Collins seconded; no members of the public spoke during the hearing.
The council adopted Resolution No. 2025-01 to update the city's master fee schedule on a motion by Councilman Preister, seconded by Councilwoman Burns.
In current business, the council approved the purchase of a 2025 Ford Ranger XLT 4x4 SuperCrew for building maintenance (item 16a). The council also authorized a flow study contract with GPM Environmental Solutions for rental flow meters and sensors, installation and removal, "in an amount not to exceed $18,156" (item 16b). Councilman Preister moved the flow-study approval; Councilman Casey seconded and the motion carried.
The council approved an agreement with USA Prime Omaha for use of the Aspen ball fields from March 1 through Oct. 31, 2025 (item 16c). Councilman Preister raised concerns about prior tenant organizations and whether money was owed; staff responded that the prior tenant had satisfied outstanding debt and that the new organization is a different entity. Preister asked for confirmation; staff said city staff and a named staffer, Mr. Shada, were comfortable with the new group taking the lease.
Other routine actions included approval of the consent agenda and claims. Where motions were recorded, the council followed the standard process of motion, second and roll-call vote. For items where the transcript records only "All in favor, motion carried," the motion passed with no dissent recorded on the meeting record.
