City Council
Regular MeetingPapillion, NE · April 4, 2023
Minutes
MINUTE RECORD
PAPILLION CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
TUESDAY, APRIL 4, 2023 7: 00 P. M.
The City Council of the City of Papillion met in open and public session in the City Council
Chambers at Papillion City Hall, 122 E Third St, on April 4, 2023, at 7: 00 PM. City Clerk Nicole
Brown called the roll. Present were Councilmembers Steve Sunde, Tom Mumgaard, Jason
Gaines, Jim Glover, Dave Fanslau, Lu Ann Kluch, Bob Stubbe, Steve Engberg, and Mayor David
P. Black. Also present were City Administrator Amber Powers, Deputy City Administrator Phil
Green, Deputy Administrator of Community Development Mark Stursma, Finance Director Nancy
Hypse, Recreation Director Tracy Stratman, Parks and Facilities Director Tony Gowan, Police
Chief Chris Whitted, Assistant City Attorney Carla Heathershaw Risko, Planning Director Travis
Gibbons, Fire Chief Bill Bowes, Public Works Director Michael Kleffner, Human Resources
Director Carrie Svendsen, and Library Director Matt Kovar.
Mayor Black led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Affidavit of Publication:
Notice of the meeting was given in the Sarpy County Times, the
designated method of giving notice. A copy is available in the office of the City Clerk. Incorporated
herein by reference as if fully set out herein is the audio and visual recording of the council
meeting.
Public announcement that a current copy of the Open Meetings Act is posted in the Council
Chambers.
Oaths of Office: Mayor Black introduced new Fire Chief Robb Gottsch, briefly explained the hiring
process, and thanked the Civil Service Commission and all those involved in the process. Mayor
Black administered the oath of office. Chief Gottsch introduced his family present and thanked
everyone who participated in the hiring.
Presentation: Amy Shreck with FORVIS presented the 2022 Annual Comprehensive Financial
Report. Ms. Hypse briefly explained the financial statements. Mayor Black explained the sales tax
rebate programs offered by the State and steps the City has taken to protect itself financially when
large calls are made on the programs.
Councilmember Stubbe stated that it was mentioned that the City set aside money in anticipation
of the State taking money back, and asked if enough was set aside. Ms. Hypse confirmed that
there was. Councilmember Mumgaard asked how much the State will take back and whether it is
part of the economic development incentive program. Ms. Hypse confirmed and stated that the
State will be taking back approximately $ 42, 000, 000. 00. Ms. Hypse explained the process for a
company to qualify to receive a refund on sales tax through the State and how the rebate is given.
Councilmember Mumgaard asked if this will negatively impact the City financially. Mayor Black
stated that the City would only be negatively impacted if it did not already reserve funds like it
does.
ADMINISTRATOR' S REPORT: City Administrator Amber Powers provided an update: ( 1) Thank
you to Ms. Hypse and the Finance Department for their work on the 2022 Audit; ( 2)
Congratulations to Chief Gottsch on his appointment and swearing in; ( 3) The Library hosted its
first Library- Con on March 25th; ( 4) The Recreation Department hosted the Easter
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Eggstravaganza on April 1st; ( 5) The RFPs for the Police Department will be presented to the
Public Facilities Committee on April 18th; ( 6) The RV Park at Walnut Creek is now open for 2023;
7) Spring Clean- Up Days will be April 24th- 30th; ( 8) The Finance and Administration Committee
will be meeting tonight after the City Council Meeting.
2) Approval of the
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS: ( 1) Approval of the agenda as presented; (
minutes from the March 21, 2023, City Council Meeting; ( 3) RES.
R23- 0047 - A resolution
597- 2020; ( 4) RES. R23- 0048 - A
to approve claims as presented - Nancy Hypse -
resolution to approve a Request for Proposals for Trash and Recycling Services at City
Gowan - 597- 2049; ( 5) RES. R23- 0049 - A resolution to approve a
Facilities - Tony
Professional Services Construction Administration Agreement between the City of
Street Maintenance Project- Alex
Papillion and Lamp Rynearson for the City' s 2023 UBAS
Evans - 597- 2043; ( 6) RES. R23- 0051 - A resolution to approve the NDOT liability waiver
required for 2023 City events that span portions of State Highways N- 370 and N- 50 -
Michael Kleffner- 597- 2043; ( 7) RES. R23- 0054- A resolution to approve the appointment
of Councilmember Jason Gaines to the Papillion Municipal Facilities Corporation -
Introduced by Mayor David P Black, Staff Report by Amber Powers - 827- 1111. Motion to
approve the Consent Agenda by Councilmember Kluch, second by Councilmember Sunde. Mayor
Black called for proponents and opponents. None came forward. Upon roll call vote, Sunde,
Mumgaard, Gaines, Glover, Fanslau, Kluch, Stubbe, and Engberg all voted yes. Voting no: none.
Motion passed.
Abante 680. 50/ service; Acushnet Company: $ 12271. 56/ merchandise;
BILLS: Marketing: $
Advanced Office Automation Inc: $ 1095. 00/ service; Aetna: $ 342. 93/ insurance; AKRS Equipment
Solutions Inc: $ 112. 39/ supplies; All Copy Products Inc: $ 108. 00/ supplies; All Traffic Solutions:
85. 00/ service; American Red Cross: $ 252. 00/ training; Anderson Auto Group: $ 75. 00/ vehicles;
Aramark: $ 513. 01/ service; Arcoro Holdings Corp: $ 5. 50/ service; Associated Fire Protection:
2289. 45/ service; Back9 700. 00/ service; Batteries Plus Bulbs 073: $ 81. 49/ supplies;
Marketing: $
Baxter Ford of Papillion: $ 461. 91/ parts; Beacon Athletics LLC: $ 100. 00/ supplies; Bennington
Suburban Fire District 7: $ 2745. 00/ supplies; Black Hills Energy: $ 30983. 88/ natural gas;
Blair Construction and Remodeling Inc:
Blackstone Publishing: $ 231. 97/ supplies;
6147. 50/ service; Blue Cross Blue Shield: $ 417929. 85/ insurance; Bobcat Of Omaha:
Basics Fitness Equipment: $ 1023. 05/ equipment; Boot Barn Inc:
337. 85/ supplies; Body
Bound Tree Medical LLC: $ 5431. 33/ supplies; Bridgestone Golf Inc:
152. 99/ apparel;
Brownells Inc: $ 1649. 46/ supplies; Bryan Rock Products Inc:
8375. 71/ supplies;
Golf: $ 2535. 78/ merchandise; Carol Gupton:
2308. 97/ supplies; Callaway
126. 72/ reimbursement; Carrot- Top Industries Inc: $ 785. 25/ supplies; Cengage Learning Inc /
Gale: $ 745. 01/ books; Cezario Gomez: $ 64. 72/ refund; Charleston Homes: $ 76. 79/ refund;
Chemtrade Chemicals Corporation: $ 10292. 20/ supplies; CHI Health Clinic: $ 329. 00/ Medical;
Cintas Loc 749: $ 150. 00/ service; City of Council Bluffs: $ 225. 00/ government; City of Papillion
Recreation Department: $ 375. 00/ service; Cobra PUMA Golf Inc: $ 4698. 00/ supplies; Coca- Cola
of Omaha: $ 1882. 06/ merchandise; Commonwealth Communications: $ 170. 00/ service; Conner
Psychological Services PC: $ 1275. 00/ service; Constellation NewEnergy Gas Division:
1857. 21/ utilities; Cornhusker International Trucks Inc: $ 292. 26/ supplies; Cox Business:
Creative Sites LLC: $ 16812. 00/ supplies; Curbside Rewards LLC:
3111. 00/ utilities;
300. 00/ service; D. R. Horton: $ 8014. 82/ refund; Deck Bros Unlimited: $ 306. 13/ refund; Derek
Concrete Construction LLC: $ 4400. 00/ service;
Larson: $ 32. 00/ reimbursement; Doug Kelley
Office: $ 812. 50/ service; Dultmeier Sales LLC: $ 593. 00/ supplies; Dylan
Douglas County Sheriffs
Jacobson: $ 426. 25/ service; Dynamic Brands: $ 630. 21/ apparel; Eakes Office Solutions:
106. 58/ supplies; Envirotech Services Inc: $ 6103. 68/ chemicals; Eric Andres:
35. 00/ reimbursement; ESI: $ 7692. 63/ services; Exchange Bank Leasing Division:
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1175. 92/ lease; Express Enterprises: $ 125. 00/ service; Fastenal Company: $ 14. 07/ supplies;
FastSigns: $ 344. 10/ supplies; Feld Fire: $ 34347. 00/ supplies; Fikes Commercial Hygiene LLC:
56. 00/ service; First Tee Omaha: $ 585. 00/ service; Force America Distributing LLC:
15. 72/ supplies; Futureware Partners LLC: $ 300. 00/ supplies; GPS
Inc: Technologies
1494. 00/ service; Grainger Inc: $ 353. 97/ supplies; Great Plains Uniforms LLC: $ 4607. 03/ service;
Gretna Sanitation Inc: $ 117. 00/ service; Grunwald Mech Contr
and Eng: $ 430. 28/ service; GT
Distributors Inc: $ 251. 97/ supplies; H & H Chevrolet: $ 198. 13/ supplies; H2I Group Inc:
2100. 00/ service; Harm' s Concrete: $ 256. 88/ Hawkins Inc: $ 40. 00/ supplies; Heartland
goods;
Tires & Treads- Omaha: $ 1120. 40/ supplies; Helm Mechanical/ Helm Service: $ 4161. 00/ service;
Home Depot Credit Services: $ 775. 07/ supplies; Hotsy Equipment Co / A NE Corp:
1043. 17/ supplies; Hubbell Homes: $ 153. 58/ refund; Hy- Vee: $ 846. 50/ supplies; InfoSafe
Shredding Inc: $ 30. 00/ service; Interstate Power Systems: $ 37. 73/ supplies; Jeremy Nelson:
118. 50/ reimbursement; Jerry Prazan: $ 147. 50/ reimbursement; Johnson Drywall Co Inc:
500. 00/ service; Joseph LaPuzza: $ 25. 00/ reimbursement; Josh Neville: $ 32. 00/ reimbursement;
JP Cooke Company: $ 127. 15/ supplies; K Electric Company Inc: $ 3470. 52/ service; Kari Brickman:
145. 83/ refund; Kevin Pflager: $ 119. 50/ reimbursement;
Kimberly Miller: $ 206. 50/ reimbursement;
Koley Jessen PC LLO: $ 1044. 00/ legal; Kriha Fluid Power Co Inc: $ 1183. 65/ supplies; Kronos
SaaShr Inc: $ 7302. 86/ payroll; KSI Construction: $ 6018. 00/ refund; Kuker Rankin Inc:
2689. 50/ supplies; Landport Systems Inc: $
125. 00/ service; Lands' End Business Outfitters:
58. 18/ supplies; Lane Gries: $ 1000. 00/ training; Larsen Supply Company: $ 377. 63/ supplies;
Lawrence Plumbing: $ 3866. 26/ service; Lawson Products Inc: $
100. 70/ supplies; Libra Safety
Products: $ 27. 00/ supplies; Lincoln Financial Group: $ 10121. 80/ insurance;
Linde Gas &
Equipment: $ 58. 93/ supplies; Logo Logix Embroidery & Screen: $ 1071. 00/ service; Maeghan
Weygandt: $ 50. 00/ refund; Matheson Tri- Gas Inc: $ 28. 10/ supplies; Menards - Ralston:
93. 84/ supplies; Metropolitan Utilities District: $ 258. 26/ utilities; Michael Kleffner:
644. 87/ reimbursement; Midlands Community Foundation: $ 1776. 88/ organization; Midlands
Printing & Business Forms: $ 182. 67/ supplies; Midwest Tape: $ 368. 05/ audio; Midwest Turf &
Irrigation: $ 3236. 11/ supplies; Monroe Truck Equipment Inc: $ 453. 24/ supplies; Motorola Solutions
Inc: $ 627. 55/ supplies; Municipal
Supply Inc of Omaha: $ 18990. 00/ supplies; Napa Auto Parts:
251. 58/ supplies; National Safety Council Nebraska: $
650. 00/ training; NE Dept of Roads c/ o
Controller Div: $ 9814. 80/ service; NE Public Health Environ Laboratory: $ 1121. 00/ service;
Nebraska Golf Association: $ 263. 00/ membership; Nebraska Snow Equipment: $ 319. 00/ supplies;
Nebraska State Fire Marshal Agency: $ 240. 00/ registration; Nebraska- Iowa Industrial Fasteners
Corp: $ 671. 34/ supplies; NGCSA: $ 105. 00/ membership; Nicholas Gunia: $ 32. 00/ reimbursement;
Omaha Compound Company: $ 6292. 85/ supplies; Omaha Winnelson Company:
861. 00/ supplies; OMNI Engineering: $ 257. 25/ supplies; O' Reilly Auto Parts: $ 1413. 94/ supplies;
Orin Orchard: $ 147. 50/ training; P & H Electric Inc: $ 744. 25/ supplies; Papilllion Times:
136. 99/ subscription; Patrick Neville: $ 25. 00/ reimbursement; Pinnacle Bank: $ 2019. 50/ service;
Postmaster: $ 4000. 00/ service; Prestige
Flag: $ 52. 27/ supplies; Quadient Finance USA Inc:
195. 00/ service; Rita Moravec: $ 44. 67/ refund;
RJ Thomas Mfg Co Inc: $ 7330. 00/ supplies;
Robert Osborn: $ 32. 00/ reimbursement; Mountain
Rocky Accreditation Network:
175. 00/ organization; Rotella' s Italian Bakery Inc: $ 32. 04/ supplies; Sam' s Club - Public Works:
258. 35/ supplies; Sandry Fire Supply LLC: $ 1507. 20/ supplies; Sapp Bros Inc - Omaha:
77124. 15/ fuel; Shawna Biodrowski: $ 206. 50/ reimbursement; Social Landscapes:
1051. 49/ service; Spin Linen Management: $ 339. 08/ supplies; SRIXON/ Cleveland Golf/XXIO:
2142. 24/ merchandise; Stacia Luther: $ 250. 00/ service; Staples Inc: $ 1448. 60/ supplies; Taylor
Made Golf Company: $ 1241. 10/ merchandise; The Sherwin- Williams Co: $ 166. 11/ supplies; The
UPS Store - 5359: $ 43. 39/ service; Thryv Inc: $ 153. 52/ service; Tilmer' s Tree Care Inc:
100. 00/ service; TK Elevator Corporation: $ 650. 00/ service; Todd Grosse:
32. 00/ reimbursement; Tool Shed Of Omaha Inc: $ 192. 53/ supplies; Tool Inc:
Supply
43. 62/ supplies; Tour Edge: $ 4794. 00/ merchandise; Turfwerks: $ 903. 61/ supplies;
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Equipment Company: $ 3636. 19/ supplies; Verizon
USABlueBook: $ 3482. 43/ supplies; Utility
Wireless: $ 808. 65/ utilities; Vessco Inc: $ 712. 04/ supplies; VW Golf Inc: $ 911. 66/ re- sale items;
Walmart Community/ Capital $ 384. 13/ supplies;
One: Wells Fargo Financial Leasing:
Westlake Ace Hardware: $ 20. 83/ merchandise; White Cap LP: $ 114. 95/ supplies;
892. 00/ service;
Woodland Homes: $ 83. 41/ refund; Zep Sales & Service: $ 899. 94/ supplies; Zimco Supply Co:
9584. 04/ supplies; Payroll: $ 992, 906. 03; Totals: $ 1, 837, 683. 97.
ORDINANCES FIRST READING:
ORD. 1987 — An ordinance to approve a Change of Zone from AG ( Agricultural) to LI
Limited Industrial) for the property legally described as Tax Lot 27 and Tax Lot 29, both
located in the Section 21, T14N, R12E of the 6th P. M., Sarpy County, NE, generally located
on the SW corner of S 99th Cir and Portal Rd. The applicant is Ehrhart Griffin & Associates.
LJI Addition)— Travis Gibbons — 597- 2077. Introduced by Councilmember Engberg.
ORD. 1994 — An ordinance to amend Papillion Municipal Code Chapter 100, currently
Unsafe," to be amended to be entitled " Property Maintenance:" to
entitled " Buildings,
adopt the International Property Maintenance Code, 2018 Edition, with local amendments;
for enforcement and appeal; to repeal Chapter 89 entitled " Brush,
to adopt procedures
Grass And Weeds" and Chapter 137 entitled " Nuisances;" to amend Chapter 9 and
Sections 92- 1 and 92- 9 to define the Code Official and to provide for a Board of Appeals;
to move Section 137- 4 regarding plastic bags to new Section 125- 24; to amend Chapter
184 now to be entitled " Abandoned Vehicles;" to amend Chapter 206 to include references
to nuisances under Chapter 100; to repeal the amended sections as previously enacted;
and to provide for an effective date. ( Property Maintenance Code)— Brad Soika— 597- 2072.
Introduced by Councilmember Kluch.
ORDINANCES SECOND READING AND PUBLIC HEARING: None.
ORDINANCES THIRD READING AND RESOLUTIONS:
ORD. 1989 — An ordinance to annex certain real estate to the City of Papillion, Nebraska,
and to provide for an effective date thereof— Mark Stursma — 597- 2077. Motion to approve
ORD. 1989 by Councilmember Glover, second by Councilmember Fanslau. Councilmember
Mumgaard briefly explained the area to be annexed. Upon roll call vote, Sunde, Mumgaard,
Gaines, Glover, Fanslau, Kluch, Stubbe, and Engberg all voted yes. Voting no: none. Motion
passed.
ORD. 1990 — An ordinance to change the official zoning map of the City of Papillion in
accordance with Section 205- 32 of the Papillion Municipal Code to adopt a zoning map and
future zoning regulations, property use regulations, building
to apply existing or
ordinances, electrical ordinances, plumbing ordinances, and all other regulatory
ordinances of the City of Papillion pursuant to Neb. Rev. Stat. § 16- 901 and to provide for
an effective date thereof — Travis Gibbons — 597- 2077. Motion to approve ORD. 1990 by
Councilmember Mumgaard, second by Councilmember Sunde. Upon roll call vote, Sunde,
Mumgaard, Gaines, Glover, Fanslau, Kluch, Stubbe, and Engberg all voted yes. Voting no: none.
Motion passed.
RES. R23- 0050 — A resolution to approve an amendment to the Interlocal Agreement
related to the provision of animal control services by the Nebraska Humane Society— Chris
Whitted — 597- 2035. Motion to approve RES. R23- 0050 by Councilmember Engberg, second by
Councilmember Gaines. Mayor Black called for proponents and opponents. None came forward.
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Upon roll call vote, Sunde, Mumgaard, Gaines, Glover, Fanslau, Kluch, Stubbe, and Engberg all
voted yes. Voting no: none. Motion passed.
RES. R23- 0052 — PUBLIC HEARING AND VOTE — A resolution to approve the First
Amendment to the North Shore 2 Subdivision Agreement — Travis Gibbons — 597- 2077.
Mayor Black opened the public hearing and called for proponents and opponents.
Proponent: Pat Sullivan, 1246 Golden Gate Dr# 1, spoke on behalf of the developer and district.
Mr. Sullivan provided a brief update on the project and stated he was available for any questions.
Opponents: None.
No one else came forward and the public hearing was closed. Motion to approve RES. R23- 0052
by Councilmember Stubbe, second by Councilmember Gaines. Upon roll call vote, Sunde,
Mumgaard, Gaines, Glover, Fanslau, Kluch, Stubbe, and Engberg all voted yes. Voting no: none.
Motion passed.
RES. R23- 0053 — A resolution to approve Ronald J Dupell as the Corporate Manager for
American Legion Post 32 for their Class C Liquor License — Nicole Brown — 597- 2021.
Motion to approve RES. R23- 0053 by Councilmember Kluch, second by Councilmember Stubbe.
Mayor Black called for proponents and opponents. None came forward. Upon roll call vote,
Sunde, Mumgaard, Gaines, Glover, Fanslau, Kluch, Stubbe, and Engberg all voted yes. Voting
no: none. Motion passed.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
Committee Reports: Audit Ad Hoc Committee: Councilmember Kluch stated that the Committee
was presented with the 2022 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report.
Comments from the Floor: Edward Weniger, 1709 Ridgeview Dr, discussed his concern with
specific books in school libraries.
Students from Papillion- La Vista South introduced themselves.
Comments from Mayor and Council: Mayor Black provided an update on his events: ( 1) Mayor
Black
Board 2) Mayor
Black attended Sarpy County and Cities Wastewater Agency
a Meeting; (
attended a Grow Sarpy Board Meeting; ( 3) Mayor Black and Ms. Powers attended the United
Cities Meeting.
Mayor Black reminded those present of the following: ( 1) Spring Clean- Up Days will be April 24th-
30th; ( 2) ALLO will begin construction in April; ( 3) Wilby' s Comfort Food 2. 0 will have a Ribbon
Cutting on April 28th; ( 4) The Half Marathon will be May 21st
Closed Session: Mayor Black stated for the record that the purpose of the closed session was
to protect the public interest to discuss contract negotiations and potential litigation. Motion by
Councilmember Gaines, second by Councilmember Glover to go into closed session. Mayor Black
called for proponents and opponents. None came forward. Upon roll call vote, Sunde, Mumgaard,
Gaines, Glover, Fanslau, Kluch, Stubbe, and Engberg all voted yes. Voting no: none. Motion
passed. Mayor Black restated for the record that the purpose of the closed session was only to
discuss contract negotiations and potential litigation. Mayor Black then stated that the closed
session would include the following: Mayor, City Council, City Administrator, Deputy City
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Administrator, Deputy Administrator of Community Development, City Clerk, Assistant City
Attorney, Police Chief, and Human Resources Director. The closed session began at 7: 44 PM.
Upon returning from closed session, Mayor Black stated for the record that the only topics
discussed in closed session were contract negotiations and potential litigation. Motion by
Councilmember Fanslau, second by Councilmember Kluch to come out of closed session. Upon
roll call vote, Sunde, Mumgaard, Gaines, Glover, Fanslau, Kluch, Stubbe, and Engberg all voted
yes. Voting no: none. Motion passed. Council returned from closed session at 8: 22 PM.
ADJOURNMENT:
Motion to adjourn by Councilmember Glover, second by Councilmember Sunde. Upon roll call
vote, Sunde, Mumgaard, Gaines, Glover, Fanslau, Kluch, Stubbe, and Engberg all voted yes.
Voting no: none. Motion passed. Meeting adjourned at 8: 22 PM.
CITY OF PAPILLION
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