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Scottsbluff City Council Regular Meeting - August 3, 2026

City Council — Monday, August 3, 2026
BodyScottsbluff, Nebraska
SessionCity Council
DateMonday, August 3, 2026
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Speaker 1

9:04

I'm so right

Unassigned speaker

9:06

with

Speaker 2

9:06

this for a little bit stuff.

9:09

We think it'll be a good addition to the downtown.

Speaker 3

9:17

Are they applying for any of our new grants that we have for

Speaker 2

9:21

business working?

9:23

And I should say this is not for a conventional use program.

Unassigned speaker

9:54

And then later on in the agenda, we have exhibit number two, which is close to public hearing.

Unassigned speaker

10:00

come before the planning promotion conditional okay okay anything else we have exhibits to him okay um we have exhibit number one the planning commission agenda package set section that contains a staff report by development services director globius and then later on in the agenda uh we have exhibit number two which is the work okay clause the public hearing nine resolution and ordinances council to consider action on the first reading of the ordinance defining micro food processing to include a conditional use in the C1 central business district for micro food processing non-meat okay go ahead and read it in ordinance of the city of Scottsville Nebraska amending and revising the Scottsville municipal code at chapter 25 article two by adding a section to define food processing micro in chapter 25 article three section 13 by including a conditional use in the central business district for micro food processing non-mute to provide for an effective date and to provide for publication in pamphlet thoughts okay anything else to add none and unless you have questions okay questions comments well I guess the only thing is it's only for the downtown this won't be citywide it's in the C One C one okay most of us downtown yeah and that's all this applies to yes okay and conditional use for any any micro food processing as long as it's definition I'll read you the definition um it's a facility or portion there of which cleans processes and packages food products for retail for sale on or off premises move it to 6400 square feet of any single facility incidental non-nuisance producer process and packaging with that it is permitted it's conducted entirely within a building and it's licensed by me very well backing that's good because they smell all right the council to consider action on the second reading of the ordinance relating to electric bicycles electric scooters mini bikes involved car vehicles with regard to their definition operation and regulations council um after um last council meeting we did make the changes that were suggested um we are allowing them on the pathway we are allowing them the same as bicycles in the downtown area they can't be on the sidewalks but they can be on the streets find uh a one wheeled uh unicycle or scooter we got it we have it we got that in there looks like a skateboard with a big wheel in the center yeah uh well and there's other ones that are got a bigger wheel that like scraps that on yeah broke around down on model what do you call it monopard monopoly and then the other one's called one wheel and that's what you the one wheels one you stand on like a skateboard yeah so all of the adjustments that were suggested last time we do need to make a fix in 51 dash 10 but uh we'll we'll have that done ready to go for 30 by what's that fix fix is to change any language where the second sentence starts out it shall be unlawful okay but it's not a law it will be lawful okay that would be okay okay Kevin read that to me like oh yeah it's not supposed to be a law well i'll actually have to say provide yeah that electric personal assisted devices wheelchairs electrify scooters and maintenance vehicles may be operated within our valley i'm gonna take out that unlawful stuff uh the prohibited apps letter gas an electric scooter shall not be used at night time within the city did someone ring up last time about allowing them if they had a headlight on them yes I don't want to go that way okay I just want to ask okay okay any other comments or questions on that did you want to come up today you can state your name and address and sign excuse Terry Jesson uh council and staff I appreciate the opportunity to speak to you first of all I want to thank you uh maybe can't do most of it or Kevin Damplett for making the revisions that you proposed at this point um I do have a couple concerns and I think maybe Kevin you just responded to that indirectly well I want to first say that I'm new to the e-bike I've had it less than 30 days I've done well over 100 miles

Speaker 4

15:00

I appreciate the opportunity to speak to you.

15:03

First of all, I want to thank you.

15:06

Maybe can't do most of it or Kevin Deb, but for making the revisions that you proposed at this

Unassigned speaker

15:12

point.

Speaker 4

15:14

I do have a couple concerns.

15:17

And I think maybe Kevin, you just responded to that indirectly.

15:22

Well, I want to first say that I'm new to the e-bike.

15:25

I've had it less than 30 days.

15:28

I've done well over 100 miles.

Unassigned speaker

15:31

I'm

Speaker 4

15:31

in the 300 mile challenge for the month of August with raising money for American Cancer Society.

15:40

I think what's done for me, I mean 75, it's given me new freedom.

15:46

Yes, I can drive a

Unassigned speaker

15:47

car,

Speaker 4

15:48

but this is totally different than driving a

Unassigned speaker

15:50

car.

Speaker 4

15:51

And so it's been very positive for me, even though I've had two flat tires and challenges.

16:00

So the first thing I'd like to suggest on page three, pages one and two, I really have no problems with.

16:07

Page three dash three-six-two operation H.

16:13

Uh, I would like to suggest, and I'm sure there's an answer for this, that uh I understand that you don't want bikes on the downtown area on Broadway, and I totally agree with

Unassigned speaker

16:27

that.

Speaker 4

16:28

But I think to uh

Unassigned speaker

16:31

go

Speaker 4

16:31

two blocks out to Avenue B to uh second Avenue is farther than necessary.

16:41

Uh so I would like to suggest that you go to Avenue A and just first avenue on the other side.

16:48

Um if there are kids that live in those areas that would be within the larger area, uh you know, riding to school or or wherever they want to ride, I think that would be a little

Unassigned speaker

17:01

bit

Speaker 4

17:01

restricting.

17:03

Um probably more than anything, it really depends on enforcement.

Unassigned speaker

17:06

Um

Speaker 4

17:08

if enforcement becomes necessary, then obviously they're that's why you're doing this to think through in advance what these

Unassigned speaker

17:17

are.

Speaker 4

17:18

But I have a question, and this is the way that I read things.

17:22

I think that you haven't described the parameters the way you really attend to because when you're saying Avenue B, so that being the on the west side of Broadway, I would read that as avenue B is a street.

17:41

The street is where motorized vehicles, cars can drive on the west side of Avenue B is a sidewalk.

17:50

I would say that sidewalk is not within what you've described, and that's okay with

Unassigned speaker

17:57

me.

Speaker 4

17:57

Uh but if you think it's in there, then I'd suggest that the writing is is incorrect.

18:04

Um, I know what a street is, and I know what a sidewalk is, and they're two different things, and in some a lot of those places, the sidewalk doesn't touch the street, it's it's back a few feet.

18:17

Um writing uh some places sidewalks are really hard to ride

Unassigned speaker

18:24

on

Speaker 4

18:24

for a number of reasons.

18:26

It's trash day, so the trash can't wrap.

18:28

There's tree branches that come down.

18:30

There's people sometimes parked over that sidewalk area.

18:36

Um then at the end of the block can be the other challenge.

18:42

You know, a lot of those locks I've written, uh you put in nice ramps right there so you can get on and off, whether it's blocking or wheelchair or whatever, but in others, it's it's a little kink around

Unassigned speaker

18:55

there,

Speaker 4

18:56

and it's really hard to turn and get off that kink.

19:00

Uh

Unassigned speaker

19:01

so

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
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Engineering And Infrastructure███████████████████████████████31%
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Affordable Housing█████5%
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Fiscal Sustainability███3%
Summary of Proceedings

Scottsbluff City Council Regular Meeting - August 3, 2026

The Scottsbluff City Council held its regular meeting on August 3, 2026, at 6:00 PM in the City Hall Council Chambers. Key actions included approving a zoning text amendment for micro food processing, adopting an ordinance regulating electric bicycles and scooters, extending the LARM insurance agreement for a 5% discount, awarding a sewer extension bid, approving a chip seal change order, and terminating the 2007 landfill agreement.

Public Hearings

  • Zoning Text Amendment (Micro Food Processing): The council conducted a public hearing and discussed the first reading of an ordinance to define micro food processing and allow it as a conditional use in the C-1 Central Business District (non-meat only). Staff clarified that it applies only to the downtown C-1 zone. The definition limits facilities to 6,400 square feet, requires indoor operations, and state licensing. No public testimony was offered; the council had a brief discussion and proceeded to first reading passage.

Discussion Items

  • Ordinance on Electric Bicycles, Scooters, etc. (Second Reading): Councilmember Kevin Damplett presented revisions based on previous feedback, including allowing these devices on pathways and treating them like bicycles downtown (allowed on streets but not sidewalks). A correction was noted to change “unlawful” language. Public comment was received from Terry Jesson, a resident and new e-bike user (over 100 miles in 30 days), who expressed support but raised concerns: (1) The boundary for the downtown no-ride zone should be Avenue A and First Avenue instead of Avenue B and Second Avenue to reduce restrictions. (2) The definition of “street” vs. “sidewalk” needed clarification—he noted that the west side of Avenue B sidewalk is excluded from the prohibition. (3) He questioned the violation penalty (Class II: up to $500) and strongly objected to the provision allowing impoundment of a device for up to six months, calling it excessive. Councilmember explained the impoundment is per state statute (60-678) and intended for repeat offenders; the six-month maximum allows discretion. Council also discussed that sidewalk riding is prohibited for adults but walking the device is allowed. The ordinance was approved on second reading with a planned minor fix to change “unlawful” language.
  • Resolution Extending LARM Notice Date: Staff presented the annual extension to lock in a 5% discount for a three-year commitment (four percent for two years). The insurance pool had no increase on property/liability and 5% on workers’ comp, though premiums rose due to increased insurable values. Total contributions will be $1,291,730 after discount, saving about $68,000. The resolution was approved unanimously.
  • Bid Award – Lincoln Court Sanitary Sewer Extension: Staff reported extending the sewer main to serve residences that previously lacked city connection. Four bids were received; the lowest from Hennings Construction for $94,470.97 (corrected by ~$300). It is within budget ($94,000). No homes are connected yet; the main will allow future connections. The bid was awarded.
  • Change Order – 2026 Chip Seal Project: Staff recommended approving an increase of $9,509.33 to finalize the job. The actual quantity was 140 tons less, but the city opted to purchase surplus rock (200 tons at $48.25/ton, a discount from the typical $65-$85/ton) for alleys and roads. The change order was approved.
  • Termination of Landfill Agreement: Staff explained that attempts since 2007 to site a new landfill have been unsuccessful. The current agreement with HDR (from January 2025) will be terminated. The city will receive its portion of reserve funds back with interest, estimated at $772,000 (plus future interest and proceeds from appraised equipment – an excavator and shredder). The funds will be used for a transfer station. The city is negotiating with Waste Connections for roll-off services. HDR will complete a report identifying five potential landfill sites for future reference. The termination agreement was approved.

Council Reports

  • National Night Out event scheduled at 6 PM (temperature ~70 degrees).
  • Capwood’s 60th celebration on Thursday.
  • Regional Governance meeting Wednesday at noon.
  • Comp Plan review ongoing; typos being sent back.
  • Zoo evening event this Saturday, open until 10 PM, $8 admission.

Key Outcomes

  • Zoning Text Amendment (First Reading): Approved (micro food processing definition and conditional use).
  • Electric Vehicle Ordinance (Second Reading): Approved with a minor correction to be made.
  • LARM Resolution: Approved unanimously (motion by Solomon, second by Stricker; all ayes).
  • Lincoln Court Sewer Bid: Awarded to Hennings Construction for $94,470.97.
  • Chip Seal Change Order: Approved ($9,509.33 increase).
  • Landfill Agreement Termination: Approved (motion by Solomon, second by Stricker; all ayes).

Meeting Transcript

I'm so right with this for a little bit stuff. We think it'll be a good addition to the downtown. Are they applying for any of our new grants that we have for business working? And I should say this is not for a conventional use program. And then later on in the agenda, we have exhibit number two, which is close to public hearing. come before the planning promotion conditional okay okay anything else we have exhibits to him okay um we have exhibit number one the planning commission agenda package set section that contains a staff report by development services director globius and then later on in the agenda uh we have exhibit number two which is the work okay clause the public hearing nine resolution and ordinances council to consider action on the first reading of the ordinance defining micro food processing to include a conditional use in the C1 central business district for micro food processing non-meat okay go ahead and read it in ordinance of the city of Scottsville Nebraska amending and revising the Scottsville municipal code at chapter 25 article two by adding a section to define food processing micro in chapter 25 article three section 13 by including a conditional use in the central business district for micro food processing non-mute to provide for an effective date and to provide for publication in pamphlet thoughts okay anything else to add none and unless you have questions okay questions comments well I guess the only thing is it's only for the downtown this won't be citywide it's in the C One C one okay most of us downtown yeah and that's all this applies to yes okay and conditional use for any any micro food processing as long as it's definition I'll read you the definition um it's a facility or portion there of which cleans processes and packages food products for retail for sale on or off premises move it to 6400 square feet of any single facility incidental non-nuisance producer process and packaging with that it is permitted it's conducted entirely within a building and it's licensed by me very well backing that's good because they smell all right the council to consider action on the second reading of the ordinance relating to electric bicycles electric scooters mini bikes involved car vehicles with regard to their definition operation and regulations council um after um last council meeting we did make the changes that were suggested um we are allowing them on the pathway we are allowing them the same as bicycles in the downtown area they can't be on the sidewalks but they can be on the streets find uh a one wheeled uh unicycle or scooter we got it we have it we got that in there looks like a skateboard with a big wheel in the center yeah uh well and there's other ones that are got a bigger wheel that like scraps that on yeah broke around down on model what do you call it monopard monopoly and then the other one's called one wheel and that's what you the one wheels one you stand on like a skateboard yeah so all of the adjustments that were suggested last time we do need to make a fix in 51 dash 10 but uh we'll we'll have that done ready to go for 30 by what's that fix fix is to change any language where the second sentence starts out it shall be unlawful okay but it's not a law it will be lawful okay that would be okay okay Kevin read that to me like oh yeah it's not supposed to be a law well i'll actually have to say provide yeah that electric personal assisted devices wheelchairs electrify scooters and maintenance vehicles may be operated within our valley i'm gonna take out that unlawful stuff uh the prohibited apps letter gas an electric scooter shall not be used at night time within the city did someone ring up last time about allowing them if they had a headlight on them yes I don't want to go that way okay I just want to ask okay okay any other comments or questions on that did you want to come up today you can state your name and address and sign excuse Terry Jesson uh council and staff I appreciate the opportunity to speak to you first of all I want to thank you uh maybe can't do most of it or Kevin Damplett for making the revisions that you proposed at this point um I do have a couple concerns and I think maybe Kevin you just responded to that indirectly well I want to first say that I'm new to the e-bike I've had it less than 30 days I've done well over 100 miles I appreciate the opportunity to speak to you. First of all, I want to thank you. Maybe can't do most of it or Kevin Deb, but for making the revisions that you proposed at this point. I do have a couple concerns. And I think maybe Kevin, you just responded to that indirectly. Well, I want to first say that I'm new to the e-bike. I've had it less than 30 days. I've done well over 100 miles. I'm in the 300 mile challenge for the month of August with raising money for American Cancer Society. I think what's done for me, I mean 75, it's given me new freedom. Yes, I can drive a car, but this is totally different than driving a car. And so it's been very positive for me, even though I've had two flat tires and challenges. So the first thing I'd like to suggest on page three, pages one and two, I really have no problems with. Page three dash three-six-two operation H. Uh, I would like to suggest, and I'm sure there's an answer for this, that uh I understand that you don't want bikes on the downtown area on Broadway, and I totally agree with that. But I think to uh go two blocks out to Avenue B to uh second Avenue is farther than necessary. Uh so I would like to suggest that you go to Avenue A and just first avenue on the other side. Um if there are kids that live in those areas that would be within the larger area, uh you know, riding to school or or wherever they want to ride, I think that would be a little bit restricting. Um probably more than anything, it really depends on enforcement. Um if enforcement becomes necessary, then obviously they're that's why you're doing this to think through in advance what these are. But I have a question, and this is the way that I read things. I think that you haven't described the parameters the way you really attend to because when you're saying Avenue B, so that being the on the west side of Broadway, I would read that as avenue B is a street. The street is where motorized vehicles, cars can drive on the west side of Avenue B is a sidewalk. I would say that sidewalk is not within what you've described, and that's okay with me. Uh but if you think it's in there, then I'd suggest that the writing is is incorrect. Um, I know what a street is, and I know what a sidewalk is, and they're two different things, and in some a lot of those places, the sidewalk doesn't touch the street, it's it's back a few feet. Um writing uh some places sidewalks are really hard to ride on

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