City Council

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING November 4, 2025; 5:30 p.m. CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the Council of the City of North Platte, Nebraska was convened in open and public session at 5:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers at 211 West 3rd Street. Invocation was given by Craig Fabik and the pledge of allegiance was recited. ROLL CALL Present were Nisley, Dye, Volz, Lucas, Garrick, Flanders, Rieker, McNew. Mayor Brandon Kelliher presided, and City Clerk Angela Gilbert recorded the proceedings. OPEN MEETINGS Mayor Kelliher stated that a current copy of the Open Meetings ACT Act of Nebraska is posted on the wall at the back of the Council Chambers. Notice of the meeting was given in advance thereof by posting in three public places in the City as follows: North Platte Public Library, Lincoln County Courthouse and City Hall; the designated method for giving notice (Certificate of Posting) is attached to these Minutes. Proceedings shown hereafter were taken while the meeting was open to the attendance of the public. ITEM #1 Rieker moved and Volz seconded the motion to approve the CONSENT AGENDA Consent Agenda as follows: A. Approve the Minutes of October 21, 2025. B. Send the application of Locora Fusion Inc. dba Locora Grill for a Class C Liquor License (On & Off Sale) located at 2102 South Jeffers Street to the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission with no recommendation. C. Adopt the Resolution for Signing of the Year-End Certification of City Street Superintendent for 2025 and authorize the Mayor to sign the Year-End Certification of City Street Superintendent for 2025. Roll call vote: "AYE": Nisley, Dye, Volz, Lucas, Garrick, Flanders, Rieker, McNew. "NAY": None. Motion carried. ITEM #2 Mayor Kelliher declared a Public hearing to approve a DEVCO HOUSING Resolution regarding the City of North Platte DEVCO Housing REDEVELOPMENT Project Redevelopment Plan on property described as Lots 6, 7, PROJECT PLAN 8, 9 and 10 Mulligan Meadows Fourth Subdivision, North Platte, Lincoln County, Nebraska, pursuant to Nebraska Community Development Law.  Greg Wilke, Community Redevelopment Authority Chairman, explained that this is a replat of the original plan, with an addition of three four-plex’s for multi-family housing and a plan of how they are going to reroute the drainage ditch. Gary Person, President of North Platte Chamber/DEVCO, said there is still a need for additional single-family homes and this project will help fill that much needed gap. He said twelve houses have been built so far, with three bedrooms, two baths, a two-car garage, and fencing; they also plan to add three four- plex’s for multi-family housing. He stated that as the loan is repaid, they can reinvest it in additional housing for the community. Volz moved and Dye seconded the motion to close the hearing. Roll call vote: "AYE": Nisley, Dye, Volz, Lucas, Garrick, Flanders, Rieker, McNew. "NAY": None. Motion carried. Volz moved and McNew seconded the motion to approve the Resolution regarding the City of North Platte DEVCO Housing Project Redevelopment Plan. Roll call vote: "AYE": Nisley, Dye, Volz, Garrick, Flanders, McNew. "NAY": Rieker. “ABSTAIN”: Lucas. Motion carried. ITEM #3 Flanders moved and Volz seconded the motion to approve the INTERLOCAL renewal of two Interlocal Agreements between the City of North AGREEMENTS FOR Platte and Lincoln County for Maintenance of Roads and MAINTENANCE OF authorize the Mayor to execute all documents for the City. ROADS Jerry Vieyra said the Lincoln County Commissioner’s reviewed a quitclaim deed from 1981 and dedicated Vieyra Road as a County road; he asked the City to maintain the road and correct the name to Vieyra Avenue. Rieker moved and Lucas seconded the motion to remove D. Vieyra Road (NW part of City) from the Interlocal Agreement. Roll call vote: "AYE": Nisley, Dye, Lucas, Garrick, Flanders, Rieker. "NAY": Volz, McNew. Motion carried. Lucas moved and Dye seconded the motion to add the words: subject to the City's/County’s established maintenance policies, in paragraph 2. PURPOSE. Roll call vote: "AYE": Nisley, Dye, Volz, Lucas, Garrick, Flanders, Rieker, McNew. "NAY": None. Motion carried. Roll call vote on the Interlocal Agreements as amended: "AYE":  Nisley, Dye, Volz, Lucas, Garrick, Flanders, Rieker, McNew. "NAY": None. Motion carried. ITEM #4 SECOND Volz moved and Rieker seconded the motion to approve the AMENDMENT TO Resolution to adopt the Second Amendment to the City of North POLICE OFFICERS’ Platte, Nebraska Police Officers’ Pension Plan. Roll call vote: PENSION PLAN "AYE": Nisley, Dye, Volz, Lucas, Garrick, Flanders, Rieker, McNew. "NAY": None. Motion carried. ITEM #5 SECOND Rieker moved and Nisley seconded the motion to approve the AMENDMENT TO Resolution to adopt the Second Amendment to the City of North FIREFIGHTERS’ Platte, Nebraska Firefighters’ Pension Plan. Roll call vote: PENSION PLAN "AYE": Nisley, Dye, Volz, Lucas, Garrick, Flanders, Rieker, McNew. "NAY": None. Motion carried. ITEM #6 Flanders moved and Volz seconded the motion to approve the MIDLANDS bid and authorize the Mayor to sign contract with Midlands CONTRACTING FOR SEWER Contracting, Inc. of Kearney, NE for Sanitary Sewer Connection CONNECTON 23 District No. 23 (east of Buffalo Bill Avenue, starting north of Spring Road thence south along the west alley of Valley Drive to State Farm Road approximately 1,575 feet) in the amount of $169,146.94. Roll call vote: "AYE": Nisley, Dye, Volz, Lucas, Garrick, Flanders, Rieker, McNew. "NAY": None. Motion carried. ITEM #7 Rieker moved and Volz seconded the motion to approve the JEO CONSULTING proposal with JEO Consulting Group for an Engineering GROUP FOR Corridor Study for Buffalo Bill Avenue starting at Rodeo Road BUFFALO BILL AVE CORRIDOR STUDY south to Walker Road and authorize the Mayor to sign the proposal. Roll call vote: "AYE": Nisley, Dye, Volz, Lucas, Garrick, Flanders, Rieker, McNew. "NAY": None. Motion carried. ITEM #8 Mayor Kelliher instructed Ordinance No. 4229 to amend Section APPROVE 54.10 of the Code of the City of North Platte relating to the ORDINANCE 4229 collection of bulky trash to be read by title on its second reading. Rieker moved and Nisley seconded the motion to waive the third reading and approve Ordinance No. 4229. Roll call vote: "AYE": Nisley, Dye, Volz, Lucas, Garrick, Flanders, Rieker, McNew. "NAY": None. Motion carried. ITEM #9 Mayor Kelliher instructed Ordinance No. 4226 to rezone certain APPROVE land from an A-1 Transitional Agricultural District to a B-2 ORDINANCE 4226 Highway Commercial District located at 4684 and 4602 Rodeo ON 3RD READING Road to be read by title on its third reading. Rieker moved and McNew seconded the motion to approve Ordinance No. 4226 on  its third reading. Roll call vote: "AYE": Nisley, Dye, Volz, Lucas, Garrick, Flanders, Rieker, McNew. "NAY": None. Motion carried. ITEM #10 Lucas moved and Dye seconded the motion to adopt the HERRICK recommendation by the City Planning Commission for SUBDIVISION, 4602 RODEO ROAD preliminary and final approval of Herrick Subdivision located at 4602 Rodeo Road. Roll call vote: "AYE": Nisley, Dye, Volz, Lucas, Garrick, Flanders, Rieker, McNew. "NAY": None. Motion carried. ITEM #11 TABLED UNTIL Mayor Kelliher declared a Public hearing to approve the THE NEXT CITY Agreement for Sale of Real Estate with Tyler Bush for property COUNCIL MEETING located at 1021 North Bryan. Tyler Bush, property owner, told the Council the funds from the sale of this property will go towards tearing down another property he owns at 1201 East 6th Street. McNew moved and Nisley seconded the motion to close the hearing. Roll call vote: "AYE": Nisley, Dye, Volz, Lucas, Garrick, Flanders, Rieker, McNew. "NAY": None. Motion carried. Flanders moved and Volz seconded the motion to approve the Agreement for Sale of Real Estate with Tyler Bush for property located at 1021 North Bryan and authorize the Mayor to sign necessary documents. Lucas moved and Garrick seconded the motion to table the Agreement for Sale of Real Estate until the next City Council Meeting. Roll call vote: "AYE": Nisley, Dye, Volz, Lucas, Garrick, Flanders, Rieker, McNew. "NAY": None. Motion carried. ITEM #12 Mayor Kelliher declared a Public hearing on Ordinance No. ORDINANCE 4241 4241 to amend the City of North Platte Code of Ordinances FAILED Section 76.22 regarding Parking and Storing of RV’s. No one appeared. Lucas moved and Volz seconded the motion to close the hearing. Roll call vote: "AYE": Nisley, Dye, Volz, Lucas, Garrick, Flanders, Rieker, McNew. "NAY": None. Motion carried. Mayor Kelliher instructed Ordinance No. 4241 to be read by title  on its first reading. Rieker moved and Volz seconded the motion to leave the RV Ordinance as it is. Rieker withdrew his motion, with the consent of Volz. Rieker moved and Volz seconded the motion to approve Ordinance No. 4241 on its first reading. Roll call vote: "AYE": None. "NAY": Nisley, Dye, Volz, Lucas, Garrick, Flanders, Rieker, McNew. Motion failed. ITEM #13 APPROVE Mayor Kelliher declared a Public hearing on Ordinance No. ORDINANCE 4230 4230 annexing Parcel 0054535.00 described as Lot 13 Cody ON 1ST READING Land & Cattle and Part of Tract E, Lincoln County, Nebraska, into the corporate limits of the City of North Platte, consisting of approximately 2.00 acres. No one appeared. Volz moved and Dye seconded the motion to close the hearing. Roll call vote: "AYE": Nisley, Dye, Volz, Lucas, Garrick, Flanders, Rieker, McNew. "NAY": None. Motion carried. Mayor Kelliher instructed Ordinance No. 4230 to be read by title on its first reading. Rieker moved and McNew seconded the motion to approve Ordinance No. 4230 on its first reading. Roll call vote: "AYE": Nisley, Dye, Volz, Lucas, Garrick, Flanders, Rieker, McNew. "NAY": None. Motion carried. ITEM #14 APPROVE Mayor Kelliher declared a Public hearing on Ordinance No. ORDINANCE 4231 4231 annexing Parcels 0054621.67 and 0054621.68 described as ON 1ST READING Lot 1 & 2 Franzen Second Administrative Subdivision Lincoln County, NE, into the limits of the City of North Platte, consisting of approximately 8.54 acres. Marcene Franzen, 1701 Valley Vista Drive, told the Council they were not aware of the annexation and are against it as it will be a financial burden; she said if they had known, they would have done things differently when they sold their granddaughter the lot. Kaitlyn Holm, 1721 Valley Vista Drive, stated she never expected to put her grandparents’ properties into City limits, and thought only her lot would be annexed. Volz moved and Rieker seconded the motion to close the hearing. Roll call vote: "AYE": Nisley, Dye, Volz, Lucas,  Garrick, Flanders, Rieker, McNew. "NAY": None. Motion carried. Mayor Kelliher instructed Ordinance No. 4231 to be read by title on its first reading. McNew moved and Rieker seconded the motion to approve Ordinance No. 4231 on its first reading. Nisley moved and Dye seconded the motion to amend Ordinance No. 4231 to only annex Parcel 0054621.68 described as Lot 2 Franzen Second Administrative Subdivision Lincoln County, NE, into the limits of the City of North Platte. Roll call vote: "AYE": Nisley, Dye, Volz, Lucas, Garrick, Flanders, Rieker, McNew. "NAY": None. Motion carried. Roll call vote on Ordinance No. 4231 as amended: "AYE": Nisley, Dye, Volz, Lucas, Garrick, Flanders, Rieker, McNew. "NAY": None. Motion carried. ITEM #15 Mayor Kelliher declared a Public hearing to adopt the City of ADOPT 2025 North Platte 2025 Annexation Plan - East 6th Street and proposed ANNEXATION annexations pursuant to Nebraska Revised State Statute §16-117. PLAN FOR EAST 6TH STREET Dotty Erickson, 1708 East 6th Street, told the Council she is strongly against the annexation of the area, and it is not fair. She stated the area is more country in nature, as they have livestock. She said it is not the right time and asked how many City ordinances they will have to follow if they are annexed. Jeff Erickson, 2001 East 6th Street, said he did not request to be annexed, and he does not understand how the land could be developed as everything behind it is owned by the railroad and there are water and drainage issues in the area. He stated that if he is required to pay taxes, he will request things to be fixed by the City. Steve Simpson, property owner in Area D, told the Council he likes where he is and does not want to be annexed. He said he cannot afford the taxes as he already pays extra for utilities and is trying to fix up his property. Brent Kennedy, 1813 East 6th Street, stated he is strongly opposed to the annexation. Ed Sterner, 2101 East 6th Street, stated he has livestock and does not want to be within City limits.  John Erickson, 1708 East 6th Street, told the Council he is against the annexation, as they have horses. He stated that no one would want to develop the land due to all of the issues with flooding. McNew moved and Dye seconded the motion to close the hearing. Roll call vote: "AYE": Nisley, Dye, Volz, Lucas, Garrick, Flanders, Rieker, McNew. "NAY": None. Motion carried. Volz moved and McNew seconded the motion to adopt the City of North Platte 2025 Annexation Plan - East 6th Street. Roll call vote: "AYE": Dye, Volz, Lucas, Garrick, Flanders, McNew. "NAY": Nisley, Rieker. Motion carried. ITEM #16 Mayor Kelliher declared a Public hearing on Ordinance No. APPROVE 4232 annexing certain land referred to as Study Area 2025-A ORDINANCE 4232 East 6th Street (1600 Block East 6th Street). ON 1ST READING John Erickson told the Council he has permits from the State for his junkyard and asked if it would be grandfathered in. Rieker moved and McNew seconded the motion to close the hearing. Roll call vote: "AYE": Nisley, Dye, Volz, Lucas, Garrick, Flanders, Rieker, McNew. "NAY": None. Motion carried. Mayor Kelliher instructed Ordinance No. 4232 to be read by title on its first reading. McNew moved and Lucas seconded the motion to approve Ordinance No. 4232 on its first reading. Roll call vote: "AYE": Dye, Volz, Lucas, Flanders, McNew. "NAY": Nisley, Garrick, Rieker. Motion carried. ITEM #17 Mayor Kelliher declared a Public hearing on Ordinance No. APPROVE 4233 annexing certain land referred to as Study Area 2025-B ORDINANCE 4233 East 6th Street (1700 Block East 6th Street). ON 1ST READING No one appeared. Volz moved and Rieker seconded the motion to close the hearing. Roll call vote: "AYE": Nisley, Dye, Volz, Lucas, Garrick, Flanders, McNew. "NAY": Rieker. Motion carried. Mayor Kelliher instructed Ordinance No. 4233 to be read by title on its first reading. Volz moved and McNew seconded the motion to approve Ordinance No. 4233 on its first reading. Roll call vote: "AYE": Dye, Volz, Lucas, Garrick, Flanders, McNew.  "NAY": Nisley, Rieker. Motion carried. ITEM #18 Mayor Kelliher declared a Public hearing on Ordinance No. APPROVE 4234 annexing certain land referred to as Study Area 2025-C ORDINANCE 4234 East 6th Street (1800 Block East 6th Street). ON 1ST READING Brent Kennedy asked if chickens would be allowed on his property since he does not have any right now. Rieker moved and McNew seconded the motion to close the hearing. Roll call vote: "AYE": Nisley, Dye, Volz, Lucas, Garrick, Flanders, Rieker, McNew. "NAY": None. Motion carried. Mayor Kelliher instructed Ordinance No. 4234 to be read by title on its first reading. Lucas moved and Volz seconded the motion to approve Ordinance No. 4234 on its first reading. Roll call vote: "AYE": Dye, Volz, Lucas, Garrick, Flanders, McNew. "NAY": Nisley, Rieker. Motion carried. ITEM #19 Mayor Kelliher declared a Public hearing on Ordinance No. APPROVE 4235 annexing certain land referred to as Study Area 2025-D ORDINANCE 4235 East 6th Street (1900 Block East 6th Street). ON 1ST READING Steve Simpson told the Council he has a well and is already hooked up to water. McNew moved and Rieker seconded the motion to close the hearing. Roll call vote: "AYE": Nisley, Dye, Volz, Lucas, Garrick, Flanders, Rieker, McNew. "NAY": None. Motion carried. Mayor Kelliher instructed Ordinance No. 4235 to be read by title on its first reading. McNew moved and Flanders seconded the motion to approve Ordinance No. 4235 on its first reading. Roll call vote: "AYE": Dye, Volz, Lucas, Garrick, Flanders, McNew. "NAY": Nisley, Rieker. Motion carried. ITEM #20 Mayor Kelliher declared a Public hearing on Ordinance No. APPROVE ORDINANCE 4236 4236 annexing certain land referred to as Study Area 2025-E ON 1ST READING East 6th Street (2000 Block East 6th Street – North Side). Jeff Erickson asked if he would be able to keep his livestock if he was annexed. Rieker moved and Volz seconded the motion to close the  hearing. Roll call vote: "AYE": Nisley, Dye, Volz, Lucas, Garrick, Flanders, Rieker, McNew. "NAY": None. Motion carried. Mayor Kelliher instructed Ordinance No. 4236 to be read by title on its first reading. Lucas moved and Volz seconded the motion to approve Ordinance No. 4236 on its first reading. Roll call vote: "AYE": Dye, Volz, Lucas, Garrick, Flanders, McNew. "NAY": Nisley, Rieker. Motion carried. ITEM #21 APPROVE Mayor Kelliher declared a Public hearing on Ordinance No. ORDINANCE 4237 4237 annexing certain land referred to as Study Area 2025-F ON 1ST READING East 6th Street (2000 Block East 6th Street – South Side). Dotty Erickson said she has a farm truck and asked if it will have to be licensed if it is inside City limits. Rieker moved and Volz seconded the motion to close the hearing. Roll call vote: "AYE": Nisley, Dye, Volz, Lucas, Garrick, Flanders, Rieker, McNew. "NAY": None. Motion carried. Mayor Kelliher instructed Ordinance No. 4237 to be read by title on its first reading. Volz moved and McNew seconded the motion to approve Ordinance No. 4237 on its first reading. Roll call vote: "AYE": Dye, Volz, Lucas, Flanders, McNew. "NAY": Nisley, Garrick, Rieker. Motion carried. ITEM #22 Mayor Kelliher declared a Public hearing on Ordinance No. APPROVE 4238 annexing certain land referred to as Study Area 2025-G ORDINANCE 4238 East 6th Street (2100 Block East 6th Street). ON 1ST READING John Erickson told the Council he has a petition signed by the property owners who are opposed to the annexation. Rieker moved and Flanders seconded the motion to close the hearing. Roll call vote: "AYE": Nisley, Dye, Volz, Lucas, Garrick, Flanders, McNew. "NAY": Rieker. Motion carried. Mayor Kelliher instructed Ordinance No. 4238 to be read by title on its first reading. Flanders moved and McNew seconded the motion to approve Ordinance No. 4238 on its first reading. Roll call vote: "AYE": Dye, Volz, Lucas, Garrick, Flanders, McNew. "NAY": Nisley, Rieker. Motion carried. Mayor Kelliher declared a Public hearing on Ordinance No. ITEM #23 APPROVE 4239 annexing certain land referred to as Study Area 2025-H ORDINANCE 4239 East 6th Street (2200 Block East 6th Street). ON 1ST READING No one appeared. Rieker moved and Dye seconded the motion to close the hearing. Roll call vote: "AYE": Nisley, Dye, Volz, Lucas, Garrick, Flanders, Rieker, McNew. "NAY": None. Motion carried. Mayor Kelliher instructed Ordinance No. 4239 to be read by title on its first reading. McNew moved and Lucas seconded the motion to approve Ordinance No. 4239 on its first reading. Roll call vote: "AYE": Dye, Volz, Lucas, Garrick, Flanders, McNew. "NAY": Nisley, Rieker. Motion carried. Mayor Kelliher declared a Public hearing on Ordinance No. ITEM #24 4240 annexing certain land referred to as Study Area 2025-I East APPROVE ORDINANCE 4240 6th Street (2300 Block East 6th Street). ON 1ST READING No one appeared. Rieker moved and McNew seconded the motion to close the hearing. Roll call vote: "AYE": Nisley, Dye, Volz, Lucas, Garrick, Flanders, Rieker, McNew. "NAY": None. Motion carried. Mayor Kelliher instructed Ordinance No. 4240 to be read by title on its first reading. Lucas moved and Volz seconded the motion to approve Ordinance No. 4240 on its first reading. Roll call vote: "AYE": Dye, Volz, Lucas, Garrick, Flanders, McNew. "NAY": Nisley, Rieker. Motion carried. ITEM #25 Discussion was held on departmental purchasing history and DISCUSSION WAS procedures. No action was taken. HELD Rieker moved and Nisley seconded the motion to approve the ITEM#26 Claims. Roll call vote: "AYE": Nisley, Dye, Volz, Lucas, CLAIMS Garrick, Flanders, Rieker, McNew. "NAY": None. Motion carried. ADJOURN Rieker moved and Volz seconded the motion to adjourn. Roll call vote: "AYE": Nisley, Dye, Volz, Lucas, Garrick, Flanders, Rieker, McNew. "NAY": None. Motion carried. Adjourned at 9:17 p.m. _________________________ Angela Gilbert, City Clerk