MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
MONDAY, MAY 11, 2026
A meeting of the Mayor and Council of the City of Plainview, Nebraska, was held at the Council Chambers in said City on the 11th day of May at 6:30 o’clock P.M.
Roll call was held and present were: Mayor Smith; Council Members: Born, Sanne and Doty Absent: Janovec
The Pledge of Allegiance was then recited.
Mayor Smith opened the meeting and announced to individuals in attendance that a full copy of the new Nebraska Open Meetings Act was posted on the east wall of the Council Chambers.
Notice of the meeting was given in advance thereof by Publication, a designated method for giving notice, as shown by the Affidavit of Publication attached to these minutes. Notice of this meeting was given to the Mayor and all Members of the Council and a copy of their acknowledgment of receipt of notice and the agenda is attached to the minutes. Availability of the agenda was communicated in the advance notice and in the notice to the Mayor and Council of this meeting. All proceedings hereafter shown were taken while the convened meeting was open to the attendance of the public.
Courtney Retzlaff was present as City Clerk.
Jeremy Tarr was present as City Administrator.
Kyle Petersen was present as City Attorney.
Sanne moved to approve the regular meeting minutes from April 14th. Doty seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.
Doty moved to approve claims and payroll. Sanne seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.
Manor Administrator Juleen Johnson provided updates on employment needs at the facility.
Police Chief Hallock stated that she and Officer Funston had completed Lidar and Radar training and updates were given on nuisance properties.
City Clerk Retzlaff reported that the Manor project will quality for Low-Moderate Cliente and an income survey will not need to be completed for the CDBG grant application.
City Administrator Tarr reported that the second test well site did not have adequate volume, updates at the ballfields are being completed and sod will be placed on the library lawn.
City Attorney Petersen gave updates on agenda items.
Doug Callum of the LENRD and Jesse Korus from UNL were present to discuss the geophysics data collected around the original test well site 5 miles south and 1 mile west of Plainview. The data showed how water was able to flow to the test well site based on the composition of the land surrounding it.
Sanne moved to open the public hearing for the lot split 33-28-4 PT Outlot B PT T.L. 30 13AC 33-2-4 at 7:12 PM. Doty seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.
City Administrator Tarr stated that this was lot split requested by Rory Hoffman with plans for industrial buildings to be placed on the area. The zoning board recommended the lot split.
Sanne moved to close the public hearing at 7:14 PM. Doty seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.
Sanne moved to approve the lot split 33-28-4 PT Outlot B PT T.L. 30 13AC 33-28-4. Doty seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.
Sanne moved to open the public hearing for the lot split Plainview Pioneer Twnste Co Add Blk 11 Lot 3-4-5 at 7:15 PM. Doty seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.
Tarr explained that the owner, Mike Naprstek, currently has 3 parcels and will be combining them into 2, along with adding a garage to his rental property. The zoning board recommended the lot split.
Sanne moved to close the public hearing at 7:16 PM. Doty seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.
Sanne moved to approve the lot split Plainview Pioneer Twnste Co Add Blk 11 Lot 3-4-5. Doty seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.
Sanne moved to open the public hearing for a Special Use Building for Permit Plainview Manor 33 28 4 Pittack’s Add Blk 1 W 78’ Lots 7-8-9 & W 93’ Lots 10-11-12 & Zach’s Add Lot 7 at 7:16 PM. Doty seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.
Tarr explained that the proposed expansion plans for the Manor and Assisted Living are over the setbacks allowed and a variant would need to be approved. The zoning board recommended the setback variant.
Sanne moved to close the public hearing at 7:17 PM. Doty seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.
Sanne moved to approve the Special Use Building Permit for Plainview Manor 33 28 4 Pittack’s Add Blk 1 W 78’ Lots 7-8-9 & W 93’ Lots 10-11-12 & Zach’s Add Lot 7. Doty seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.
Discussion was held on costs presented for the installation of a culvert and dirt work at the intersection of 5th Street and Euclid Avenue on property owned by Randy and Kim Wolken. Total estimated cost for all materials associated with 140’ of culvert would be $7,500 with the City installing the culvert. Sanne moved to split the cost at 50% with Randy and Kim Wolken. Born seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.
Council member Sanne introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption:
RESOLUTION #742
A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING A HANDICAP PARKING SPACE AT 412 W. LOCUST AVENUE AND DIRECTING THE PLACEMENT OF APPROPRIATE SIGNAGE.
WHEREAS, the City Council is vested with the statutory authority to regulate the parking of vehicles upon the streets and public rights-of-way within the corporate limits of the City;
WHEREAS, a request has been made and a recognized need exists to provide designated, accessible parking for individuals with disabilities in the immediate vicinity of the building located at 412 W. Locust Avenue; and
WHEREAS, the City Council determines that designating a handicap-accessible parking space at this location is in the best interest of the public health, safety, and welfare, and facilitates safe and convenient access for citizens and visitors requiring such accommodations.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PLAINVIEW, NEBRASKA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: That one (1) on-street parking space located directly in front of the building at 412 W. Locust Avenue is hereby officially designated as a handicap parking space, reserved exclusively for the use of vehicles displaying a valid state-issued handicap parking permit or license plate.
Section 2: City personnel are hereby authorized and directed to install the appropriate handicap parking signs and the paint the curb blue at the designated location in accordance with Neb. Rev. Stat. §18-1737.
Section 3. Parking in the newly designated space shall be restricted to authorized vehicles only. Any person parking a vehicle in this designated space without a valid handicap permit or license plate shall be subject to ticketing, towing, and fines as prescribed in Article 6 of Chapter 5 of the municipal code of the City of Plainview and the laws of the State of Nebraska.
Section 4. This resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage, approval, and the physical installation of the aforementioned signage and pavement markings.
Section 5. That all resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict be and are hereby repealed.
Council member Born seconded the foregoing motion and on roll call on the passage and adoption of said resolution, the following voted Aye; Born, Sanne and Doty Nay: None. Whereupon the Mayor declared said motion carried and Resolution #742 is passed and adopted.
Council member Sanne introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption:
RESOLUTION #748
RESOLVE: That in order to provide for a coordinated response to a disaster or emergency in Pierce County, the City of Plainview and other cities and villages in Pierce County, the Plainview City Council deems it advisable and in the best interests of the community and the County to approve the attached Pierce County Local Emergency Operations Plan. Acceptance of this 2026 Local Emergency Operations Plan supersedes all previous approved Pierce County Local Emergency Operations Plans.
Council member Born seconded the foregoing motion and on roll call on the passage and adoption of said resolution, the following voted Aye; Born, Sanne and Doty Nay: None. Whereupon the Mayor declared said motion carried and Resolution #748 is passed and adopted.
City Clerk Retzlaff presented two policies for the swimming pool. The first policy provides regulations for City of Plainview pool employees who are providing swimming lessons and the second policy is a waiver for those individuals that participate in swimming lessons. City Attorney Petersen reviewed both policies.
Sanne moved to approve the LARM Swimming Lesson Policy as presented. Born seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.
Sanne moved to approve the LARM Swimming Lesson Participation Waiver as presented. Born seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.
Sanne moved to pay Gayle Sellin $100 per week for cleaning services at the ballfield bathrooms during the summer. Born seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.
Discussion on approval of funding commissioning a mural at 316 W. Locust Avenue contingent upon execution of a mural agreement will be tabled until a specific dollar amount is provided by the PBCF.
Motion was made by Sanne and seconded by Doty to waive the second and third readings of Ordinance No. 1022. Upon roll call vote, the following members voted AYE: Born, Sanne and Doty. The following voted NAY: None. Motion carried 3-0. Whereupon the Mayor declared the second and third readings of said Ordinance No. 1022 waived.
Motion was made by Sanne and seconded by Doty to approve Ordinance No. 1022. Upon roll call vote, the following members voted AYE: Born, Sanne and Doty. The following voted NAY: None. Motion carried 3-0. Whereupon the Mayor declared said Ordinance No. 1022 approved.
ORDINANCE NO. 1022
AN ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH AND AUTHORIZE AN INCREASE IN THE CITY’S EMPLOYER RETIREMENT CONTRIBUTION RATE FROM FIVE PERCENT (5%) TO SEVEN PERCENT (7%) FOR REGULARLY EMPLOYED FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES.
Council member Born moved to amend Resolution #749 to a.) Insert a new section to require building within 12 months b.) Insert a new section to permit the prospective buyer to perform dirt work and site preparation pending the expiration of the remonstrance period c.) Buyer shall be Allen Walton d.) Purchase price shall be $24,995. Doty seconded the amendments to Resolution #749. Motion carried 3-0.
Council member Born introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption as amended:
RESOLUTION #749
A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE SALE OF LOTS 1 THROUGH 5, PINE VIEW ESTATES, A SUBDIVISION OF A PART OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 33, TOWNSHIP 28 NORTH, RANGE 4 WEST OF THE 6TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN THE CITY OF PLAINVIEW, PIERCE COUNTY, NEBRASKA TO Allen Walton FOR $24,995
WHEREAS, the City of Plainview is the owner of real estate legally described as follows (hereinafter the “City Real Estate”):
Lots 1 through 5, Pine View Estates, a Subdivision of a part of the Southwest quarter of Section 33, Township 28 North, Range 4 West of the 6th Principal Meridian, in the City of Plainview, Pierce County, Nebraska.
WHEREAS, Neb. Rev. Stat. § 17-503 provides that the sale of real property owned by the City shall be exercised by resolution directing the sale of such property.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PLAINVIEW, NEBRASKA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The City of Plainview hereby directs the sale of the City Real Estate, specifically to sell the same to Allen Walton for $24,995. The buyer shall receive a warranty deed and shall pay all recording costs, documentary stamp taxes, and any other fee to record the deed.
Section 2. That notice of the proposed sale of property described above and the terms thereof shall be published once each week for three consecutive weeks in The Plainview News.
Section 3. That if within thirty days after the third publication of the notice a remonstrance petition against the sale of the City Real Estate is signed by registered voters of the City of Plainview equal in number to thirty percent of the registered voters of the City voting at the last regular municipal election held in the City and is filed with the City Clerk, the City Real Estate shall not then, nor within one year thereafter, be sold.
Section 4. Buyer of property will be required to begin building within 12 months following closing.
Section 5. The prospective buyer will be permitted to perform dirt work and site preparation pending the expiration of the remonstrance period.
Section 6. That all resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict be and are hereby repealed.
Council member Doty seconded the foregoing motion and on roll call on the passage and adoption of said resolution, the following voted Aye; Born, Sanne and Doty Nay: None. Whereupon the Mayor declared said motion carried and Resolution #749 is passed and adopted.
Born moved to approve the library board recommendation to hire Tammy Korth as co-Children’s Librarian. Sanne seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.
Born moved to approve the library board recommendation for wages for Tammy Korth at $16.88 per hour. Doty seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.
Sanne moved to approve to advertise to hire for a full-time maintenance worker. Doty seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.
Discussion on budget for FY 2026-2027 was held. City Administrator Tarr presented items that he would like to include for purchase this next year. Discussion on hiring of a full time police officer was also held and council would like to add to June agenda to discuss advertising for hire of a part time officer.
No council comments.
Public comments included lowering the hanging flower baskets downtown so that the flowers are visible. City Administrator Tarr stated they would move a few of the baskets to get an idea of what it would look like.
Sanne moved to adjourn the meeting. Doty seconded. Motion carried 3-0
TIME: 8:10 P.M.
_______________________________
Robert Smith, Mayor
(SEAL)
ATTEST:
________________________________
Courtney Retzlaff, City Clerk/Treasurer
I, the undersigned, City Clerk for the City of Plainview, Nebraska, hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of proceedings had and done by the Mayor and Council on 5/11/2026; that all of the subjects included in the foregoing proceedings were contained in the agenda for the meeting, kept continually current and readily available for public inspection at the office of the City Clerk; that such subjects were contained in said agenda for at least twenty-four hours prior to said meeting; that at least one copy of all reproducible material discussed at the meeting was available at the meeting for examination and copying by members of the public; that the said minutes from which the foregoing proceedings have been extracted were in written form and available for public inspection within ten working days and prior to the next convened meeting of said body; that all news media requesting notification concerning meetings of said body were provided advance notification of the time and place of said meeting and the subjects
to be discussed at said meeting.
______________________________
Courtney Retzlaff, City Clerk/Treasurer (SEAL)
GENERAL ACCOUNT
|
16256 |
NMPP |
Conference Registration |
594.68 |
|
16257 |
NDOT Highway Beautification |
Sign Permit |
5.00 |
|
16258 |
ACCO Unlimited Corporation |
Pool Su |
2,809.29 |
|
16259 |
Visa |
Su/Svc |
936.90 |
|
16260 |
Plainview Public Schools |
Yearbook Ad |
50.00 |
|
16261 |
NSA/POAN Law Enforcement Center |
Membership Dues |
400.00 |
|
16262 |
Eakes Office Solutions |
Copier Contract |
234.91 |
|
16263 |
Verizon Wireless |
Cellphones |
439.39 |
|
16264 |
MASA |
Emp Ins |
140.00 |
|
16265 |
City of Plainview |
RBDG Loan Pmt |
256.09 |
|
16266 |
City of Plainview |
IRP Loan Pmt |
1,017.04 |
|
16267 |
City of Plainview Housing Authority |
Housing Loan Pmt |
111.00 |
|
16268 |
Cintas |
Su |
412.75 |
|
16269 |
Postmaster |
Postage |
33.65 |
|
16270 |
NENEDD |
Membership Dues |
1,730.70 |
|
16271 |
City of Plainview |
Pool Sales Tax |
6,508.79 |
|
16272 |
City of Plainview |
Library Sales Tax |
4,339.20 |
|
16273 |
City of Plainview |
Manor Sales Tax |
4,339.20 |
|
16274 |
City of Plainview |
Eco Dev Sales Tax |
4,339.20 |
|
16275 |
New York Life |
Emp Ins |
92.20 |
|
16276 |
Plainview News |
Ads/Legals/Su |
1,296.04 |
|
16277 |
Midwest Bank |
Emp HSA |
881.00 |
|
26762 |
|||
|
THRU |
|||
|
26766 |
City Employees |
Payroll 4-15-2026 |
23,589.85 |
|
26767 |
|||
|
THRU |
|||
|
26770 |
City Employees |
Payroll 4-30-2026 |
20,559.84 |
|
26771 |
Aflac |
Emp Ins |
294.58 |
|
26772 |
Akrs Equipment Solutions Inc |
Su |
239.78 |
|
26773 |
Allo Business |
Svc |
79.20 |
|
26774 |
Allstar Parts LLC |
Su |
167.08 |
|
26775 |
Amazon Capital Services |
Su- Library |
1,430.65 |
|
26776 |
American Legal Publishing Corp |
Code Updates |
1,952.39 |
|
26777 |
Bazile Creek Power Sports |
Su |
266.94 |
|
26778 |
Benchmark Government Solutions LLC |
Svc |
31.85 |
|
26779 |
Big John Mfg Co Inc |
Su- Sprayer |
785.22 |
|
26780 |
Bomgaars |
Su |
550.65 |
|
26781 |
Bud's Sanitary Service LLC |
Svc |
6,133.00 |
|
26782 |
Casey's Business MasterCard |
Fuel |
237.36 |
|
26783 |
City of Plainview |
IRP Loan Pmt |
359.43 |
|
26784 |
City of Plainview |
RBDG Loan Pmt |
300.00 |
|
26785 |
City of Plainview Plv/Osm Housing |
Housing Loan Pmt |
50.60 |
|
26786 |
Classic Rentals |
Su |
181.86 |
|
26787 |
Curt Hart |
Boot Reim |
85.35 |
|
26788 |
Dd Steel LLC |
Su |
26.80 |
|
26789 |
Dell Marketing LP |
Equip- Computer |
1,232.50 |
|
26790 |
Eakes Office Solutions |
Copier Contract |
216.77 |
|
26791 |
Forbes & Son Repair |
Equip Rental |
2,500.00 |
|
26792 |
Freedom and Glory |
Su- Flags |
437.88 |
|
26793 |
Healing Hands Wellness Center |
Svc |
448.00 |
|
26794 |
Hoffart Machine Repair |
Svc |
410.14 |
|
26795 |
Tech Harbor Digital |
Svc |
75.00 |
|
26796 |
Hometown Leasing |
Copier Leases |
347.32 |
|
26797 |
Independent Pest Management |
Svc- Library |
140.00 |
|
26798 |
Ingram Library Services |
Books/Audiobooks |
848.18 |
|
26799 |
Jan X Experts in Janitorial Supply |
Su |
294.10 |
|
26800 |
Jarecki Sharp & Petersen PC LLO |
Legal Fees |
800.00 |
|
26801 |
Kelly Supply Co |
Su |
47.82 |
|
26802 |
LP Gill Inc |
Svc |
8,287.03 |
|
26803 |
Landmark Surveying Associates |
Svc |
435.00 |
|
26804 |
Mahaska |
Su |
97.92 |
|
26805 |
Menards |
Su |
665.23 |
|
26806 |
Miller & Associates Consulting Engineers |
Svc |
6,217.50 |
|
26807 |
Mitch's Food Center |
Su |
1,056.82 |
|
26808 |
Moeller Sprinkler Service |
Svc |
90.19 |
|
26809 |
Municipal Supply Inc of Omaha |
Su/Equip |
7,487.99 |
|
26810 |
NE Public Health Env Lab |
Svc |
46.00 |
|
26811 |
Nebraska Harvestore Systems Inc |
Su |
299.98 |
|
26812 |
Nebraska Library Association |
Membership Dues |
75.00 |
|
26813 |
Nippon Sanson Matheson Inc |
Su/Svc |
112.35 |
|
26814 |
NCPPD |
Svc |
7,755.46 |
|
26815 |
VOID |
||
|
26816 |
Pierce Broadband Networks |
Phone Svc |
56.72 |
|
26817 |
Pierce County Treasurer |
Tax Sale Certificates |
7,761.04 |
|
26818 |
Plainview Public Schools |
Liq Lic Fees/Michael Foods Donation |
2,199.00 |
|
26819 |
Plainview Telephone Co Inc |
Phone Svc |
1,150.10 |
|
26820 |
Sarah Huff |
Meter Deposit Refund |
55.15 |
|
26821 |
Schaefer Grain Co |
Svc- Scale Tickets |
321.00 |
|
26822 |
Special T's & More |
Emp Shirts |
476.25 |
|
26823 |
Stan Houston Equipment Co Inc |
Su |
1,260.10 |
|
26824 |
Truck Center Companies |
Su |
74.01 |
|
26825 |
ULine |
Picnic Tables/Trash Cans |
12,082.48 |
|
26826 |
Volkman |
Svc |
311.00 |
|
26827 |
West Hodson Lumber |
Su |
2,855.75 |
|
26828 |
Western Oil Inc |
Fuel |
840.87 |
|
ACH |
Aflac Dental and Vision |
Emp Ins |
318.20 |
|
ACH |
Allied Benefit Services |
Emp Health Ins |
17,782.94 |
|
ACH |
Best Pool Shop |
Pool Equip |
489.00 |
|
ACH |
Black Hills Energy |
Svc |
870.63 |
|
ACH |
Colonial Life Processing Center |
Emp Ins |
705.64 |
|
ACH |
Crashplan Pro |
Svc |
9.99 |
|
ACH |
EFTPS |
Fed W/H Tax |
7,051.32 |
|
ACH |
EFTPS |
Fed W/H Tax |
6,307.39 |
|
ACH |
Empower Retirement |
Pension |
2,567.52 |
|
ACH |
Empower Retirement |
Pension |
2,567.52 |
|
ACH |
Dearborn Life Ins Co |
Emp Ins |
60.00 |
|
ACH |
FP Finance Program |
Postage Machine Lease |
98.95 |
|
ACH |
Healthplan Svcs Inc |
Emp Ins |
75.90 |
|
ACH |
Midwest Bank |
NSF Return |
86.96 |
|
ACH |
Midwest Bank |
Merch Capture Svc |
50.00 |
|
ACH |
NE Dept of Revenue |
State W/H Tax |
1,738.68 |
|
ACH |
NE Dept of Revenue |
Sales & Use Tax |
1,497.33 |
|
ACH |
NPAIT |
Gen Acct Int |
2,171.74 |
|
ACH |
Nebraska U.C. Fund |
Unemployment Tax |
150.52 |
|
ACH |
POSGuys.com |
Su |
140.00 |
|
ACH |
Synchrony Bank/Amazon |
Su |
50.94 |
|
ACH |
Synchrony Bank/Amazon |
Su |
100.88 |
|
ACH |
Synchrony Bank/Amazon |
Su |
25.71 |
|
ACH |
Synchrony Bank/Amazon |
Su |
137.03 |
|
ACH |
Synchrony Bank/Amazon |
Su |
161.97 |
|
ACH |
Synchrony Bank/Amazon |
Su |
30.66 |
|
ACH |
USPS |
Postage |
355.02 |
|
ACH |
Zoom Video Comm Inc |
Svc |
16.99 |
