LYONS CITY COUNCIL MEETING Proceedings October 9, 2025 A regular meeting of the Council of the City of Lyons was called to order by Council President Phillips at 5:30 P.M., October 9, 2025, at Lyons City Hall. Upon roll call, the following Council members were present: Brantley Vavra, Matthew Carr , Tyler Vacha, and Kyle Phillips. Absent: Mayor Kyle Brink. *AMPVF (All Members Present Voted For) *MC (Motion Carried) PUBLIC HEARING 1. Motion by Vacha, seconded by Carr to enter into a Public Hearing. AMPVF. MC. Council President Phillips opened the Public Hearing at 5:31 PM for the purpose of hearing support, opposition, criticism, suggestions, or observations to the adoption of a General Redevelopment Plan and for the purpose of hearing support, opposition, criticism, suggestions, or observations to making a determination of blighted and substandard areas within the jurisdiction of the City of Lyons. Jeff Ray with JEO Consulting presented the General Redevelopment Plan, Lyons Downtown Blight Study, and Lyons Blight Study. There being no other verbal or written comments or objections, a motion by Carr, seconded by Vavra was made to adjourn the Public Hearing. AMPVF. MC. Council President Phillips closed the Public Hearing at 5:51 PM. CONSENT AGENDA 1. Approval of minutes of special meeting on September 16, 2025, as on file in the City Clerk’s Office. 2. Claims as presented, except claims of KB’s Mini Mart and Megan Vavra. 3. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-11: INCREASE THE RESTRICTED FUNDS AUTHORITY BY ONE PERCENT, TO BECOME THREE AND ONE HALF PERCENT was adopted and signed. 4. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-12: 2025-2026 BUDGET YEAR - SET PROPERTY TAX REQUEST AT A DIFFERENT AMOUNT THAN PRIOR YEAR was adopted and signed. 5. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-13: ADOPT THE 2025-2026 BUDGET was adopted and signed. 6. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-14: ADOPTING THE LOCAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN UPDATE PREPARED BY LOWER ELKHORN NATURAL RESOURCES DISTRICT & LEWIS AND CLARK NATURAL RESOURCES DISTRICT was adopted and signed. 7. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-15: LARM Insurance Agreement was adopted and signed. 8. ORDINANCE NO. 783 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LYONS, NEBRASKA, TO AMEND MUNICIPAL CODE SECTIONS 95.01 (DEFINING TERMS, INCLUDING “SIDEWALK SPACE”) AND 95.09 (PERTAINING TO WEEDS); TO REPEAL ANY AND ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; TO PROVIDE AN EFFECTIVE DATE; TO PROVIDE FOR PUBLICATION IN PAMPHLET FORM was adopted and signed. 9. ORDINANCE NO. 784 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LYONS, NEBRASKA, TO ESTABLISH A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR THE CITY; TO DESIGNATE ITS MEMBERSHIP; TO ESTABLISH ITS POWERS AND AUTHORITIES; TO REPEAL ALL ORDINANCES AND PARTS THEREOF IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; TO PROVIDE AN EFFECTIVE DATE; TO PROVIDE FOR PUBLICATION IN PAMPHLET FORM was adopted and signed. 10. ORDINANCE NO. 786 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LYONS, NEBRASKA, ESTABLISHING A FEE AND TAX SCHEDULE TO INCLUDE THE VARIOUS AND CERTAIN FEES AND TAXES CHARGED BY THE CITY FOR VARIOUS PERMITS, SERVICES, LICENSES, AND OTHER MATTERS; REPEALING CONFLICTING ORDINANCES AND SECTIONS THEREOF; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION IN PAMPHLET FORM was adopted and signed. CLAIMS ALAN ROCKY LANE TREE PRUNING $750.00 ANDREW CULLEN OFFICE 365 $494.50 BCBS OF NEBR INSURANCE $11,870.84 BOO INC MTCE MINI EX $109.10 BURT CO. INDEPENDENT LEGAL PRINTING $173.93 BURT COUNTY SHERIFF TELETYPE FEES $48.00 CENGAGE LEARNING BOOKS $135.70 CITY OF LYONS UTILITIES UTILITIES $2,553.38 CLASSIC CLEAN CARWASH SEPT SERV $11.17 CNA AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES LLC MTCE $209.95 DALE VITITO CLOTHING/EQUIP $626.35 DALE'S TRASH SERV INC SERV SEPT $70.00 DUDLEY LAUNDRY COMPANY CLOTHING $489.55 EFTPS TAXES $4,931.94 FASTWYRE BROADBAND SERV $490.77 GUARDIAN INS $1,168.84 CITY EMPLOYEES HSA $1,046.17 J.P. COOKE CO. DOG TAGS $75.50 JASON TROUTMAN CLAIM REIMBURSEMENT $4,282.32 JENSEN PLUMBING & HEATING MTCE $80.00 JOSH SVENDSEN MILEAGE REIMBURSMENT $260.40 LEAGUE ASSOCIATION OF RISK 25-26 INSURANCE $117,577.00 LORENSEN LUMBER & GRAIN LLC ROCK/CONCRETE $3,490.52 MATTHEW R SCHERE ROOF REPAIR $903.00 MCNALLY OPERATIONS LLC SUPPL $537.04 MIDWEST LABORATORIES INC TESTING $30.00 MILESTONE LAND SURVEYING SURVEY LOCATE $800.00 MURPHY TRACTOR & EQUIP CONDITIONER RENTAL $1,500.00 NEBR DEPT OF REVENUE SALES AND USE TAX $7,508.28 NELSON CONSTRUCTION LLC ROCK/HAULING $23,208.31 NPGA GAS PURCHASE $3,243.14 NPPD ELECTRIC $45,369.90 ONE CALL CONCEPTS INC LOCATE FEE $62.51 ORTMEIER CPA P.C. BUDGET PREP $6,300.00 REAMS OF SIOUX CITY IA INC MTCE PARK FOUNTAINS $1,908.89 AMERITAS RETIREMENT $2,646.99 STAN HOUSTON EQUIPMENT CO SUPPL $104.00 STEINY'S GENERAL STORE SUPPL $386.29 T & H ELECTRIC MTCE $1,198.75 TMS, INC SERVICE $176.00 ULINE, INC. SUPP $801.38 US BANK/CORP PAYMENT SYSTEMS SUPPL/TRAINING $638.29 UTILITIES SECTION ANNUAL DUES $710.00 VERIZON WIRELESS SERV UTIL $193.04 WASTE CONNECTIONS OF NE GARBAGE FEE $9,027.83 WESTERN AREA POWER ADMIN ELECTRIC $6,202.65 Motion by Carr, seconded by Vacha to approve the consent agenda. AMPVF. MC. REGULAR AGENDA / NEW BUSINESS Motion by Vacha, seconded by Carr to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 2025-16: Adoption of City of Lyons General Redevelopment Plan. AMPVF. MC. Motion by Vavra, seconded by Carr to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 2025-17: Adoption of City of Lyons Blighted and Substandard Studies. AMPVF. MC. Motion by Carr, seconded by Vacha to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 2025-09: Approving Wholesale Power Contract with NPPD. AMPVF. MC. Council President Phillips introduced ORDINANCE NO. 787-AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LYONS, NEBRASKA, AMENDING THE DATE ON WHICH A PENALTY SHALL BE ASSESSED TO ANY DELINQUENT UTILITY BILL; AMENDING, HARMONIZING, AND REPEALING MUNICIPAL CODE SECTIONS ACCORDINGLY; REPEALING ANY AND ALL OTHER ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION IN PAMPHLET FORM. Motion by Carr, seconded by Vavra for the suspension of the statutory rule requiring reading on three separate days. AMPVF. MC. ORDINANCE NO. 787 was read by title, and Carr moved for the passage of the ordinance, seconded by Vavra. On roll call, AYE: Vacha, Vavra, Carr. NAY: None. MOTION CARRIED. ORDINANCE NO. 787 has been passed, approved, and available in pamphlet form. Motion by Vacha, seconded by Carr to approve LB840 application for Pinnacle Plumbing LLC for a Grant of $6,250 and a loan of $6,250 at 0% interest for 10 years, with loan payment to commence one year after the disbursement of funds. Project to be completed within one year. AMPVF. MC. Motion by Vavra, seconded by Carr to approve Option #2 for the Ball Association to install a third field east of the concession stands. AMPVF. MC. Motion by Vacha, seconded by Carr to approve the 2024/2025 Audit Agreement with Ortmeier CPA, P.C. for $22,500. AMPVF. MC. Motion by Carr, seconded by Vacha to approve a change in wage for Lacy Hollman to $18/hr, Tereva Scott to $15.50/hr, Kaylina Schuster to $15.50/hr, and a change in status for Mike Heavrin to Librarian and a change in wage to $16/hr, effective Oct 1, 2025. AMPVF. MC. Motion by Vacha, seconded by Carr to accept Clerk Anderson’s Treasurer Report. AMPVF. MC. Motion by Vavra, seconded by Carr, to approve a pre-approval lease agreement up to $1,000 per month to be signed by Mayor Brink. AMPVF. MC. ServPro provided a scope of work for asbestos testing, lead testing, carpet removal, and floor prep for resilient flooring, totaling $10,234.51. Council would like to obtain a second opinion. Motion by Vacha, seconded by Vavra to table the bid from ServPro. AMPVF. MC. Anderson and Ueding met with Clint from LARM and reviewed the City’s insurance. Council agreed to increase the property deductible to $2,500 and add physical damage coverage to the 03 International. Savings on deductible will be $3,747.37, and full coverage on 03 International will be $327.60. Motion by Vavra, seconded by Vacha to approve payment of $2,045.88 for fuel to KB’s Mini Mart. AMPVF. MC. Motion by Carr, seconded by Vacha to approve payment of $300 to Megan Vavra for Janitor Services. On roll call, AYE: Vacha, Carr, Phillips. NAY: None. ABSTAIN: Vavra. MC. Motion by Vacha, seconded by Vavra to enter into executive session at 6:53 PM to discuss annual review for Terry Ueding, Ron Daberkow, and Mike Heavrin. AMPVF. MC. Motion by Vacha, seconded by Carr to return to regular sessions at 7:05 PM. AMPVF. MC. Motion by Vacha, seconded by Carr to approve a wage increase of 5% for Terry Ueding. AMPVF. MC. Motion by Vavra, seconded by Carr to approve a wage increase of 5% for Ron Daberkow. AMPVF. MC. Motion by Vacha, seconded by Carr to approve a wage increase of 5% for Mike Heavrin for Grant Writing. AMPVF. MC. Council President Kyle Phillips adjourned the meeting at 7:06 PM. Whitney Anderson, City Clerk A complete text of the minutes is on file in the office of the City Clerk, 335 Main Street, during regular business hours or online at www.lyonsne.com ZNEZ BCI 10-30-25
