• December 2, 2025 Regular Session: 7:00 PM - Blue Springs City Hall --Mayor Sedlacek called the meeting to order, and roll call was taken. PRESENT: Mayor Sedlacek, Council members Neumann, Rainey, Reedy, Riensche ABSENT: OTHERS PRESENT: Attorney Andrew Carothers, Kenny Rainey, Rex/Jodi Adams, Rosalee Reedy, Sam Reedy, Cooper Duryea Notice of the Hearing/Meeting was given in advance by posting in at least three public places as shown by the certificate of posting placed on file. Notice of the hearing/meeting was simultaneously given to the Mayor and all members of the City Council and a copy of their acknowledgment of receipt and agenda are placed on file. Availability of the agenda was communicated in the advance notice and in the advance notice to the Mayor and City Council of the hearing/meeting. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Motion (Riensche), second (Neumann), 4-0 affirmative vote to approve minutes of the December 18, 2025 meeting. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS: Motion (Neumann), second (Rainey), 4-0 affirmative vote to approve claims as follow: Internal Revenue Service (941) – $823.57; Automatic w/d by bank (Safety Deposit Box rent) - $50.00; Payroll - $5,317.82; Fairbury Journal-News - $38.21; Industrial Chem Labs - $150.80; Lammel Plumbing - $3,286.80; NE Dept. of Revenue (501N) - $88.00; NE Public Health Environmental Lab - $15.00; Pinecrest Tree Farm (Cabin Trees/fr/Grant) - $600.00; Postmaster - $278.00; Temps Disposal Service (Mandatory) - ­$2,728.00; Winwater Works Co. $3,583.93; Wymore, City of – (Tower) - $1,160.62; TOTAL CLAIMS: $18,120.75 STREET SUPERINTENDENT: (Acknowledgment of 2025 Street Supt. (Evan Wickersham) (S-1139/Class A, JEO Consulting Group, Inc.)—---Resolution 2025-5 ( motion - Neumann ), (second – Riensche) followed by reading of resolution (Carothers) and a vote -4-0 affirmative) ---- (&) Approve, Agree, and Appoint Evan Wickersham (S-1139/Class A – JEO Consulting Group, Inc.) as the Blue Springs 2026 Street Superintendent): Motion (Riensche), second (Rainey), 4-0 affirmative vote. COMMITTEES: Motion (Reedy), second (Neumann), 4-0 affirmative vote for the following designations: (Water System - Reedy/Neumann) (Sewer Lagoon Rainey /Riensche) - (Streets and Alleys Rainey /Neumann) - (City Parks and Properties - Reedy/Riensche) (Finance Rainey /Neumann) (Keno - Reedy/Riensche) COUNCIL PRESIDENT: Motion (Riensche), second (Rainey), 4-0 affirmative vote for the following designation: PRESIDENT OF COUNCIL: Gene (Radar) Reedy COUNCIL SECONDARY COUNCIL PRESIDENT, TEMPORARY CLERK, CITY ATTORNEY, AUDITOR, PHYSICIAN Motion (Riensche), second (Rainey), 4-0 affirmative vote for the following designations: Secondary Council President (Neumann) Temporary Clerk (Carothers) City Attorney (Carothers) Auditor: (Blobaum & Busboom) Physician: No appointee EMPLOYEE BENEFITS: PAY RATE, VACATION, HOLIDAYS, SICK LEAVE, TELEPHONE ALLOWANCE, ETC.: Motion (Reedy), second (Rainey), 4-0 affirmative vote for the following designations:’ EMPLOYEE CONSIDERATIONS (with benefits as listed) 4% payroll increase across the board for the following totals henceforth: Milford Woutzke: Rate is $21.84 hourly. Vacation - 3 wk. paid vacation., 96 hr. annual sick leave $25.00 monthly telephone allowance Paid Holidays: : (11) New Years, Martin Luther King Jr., Presidents, Memorial, Independence, Labor, Columbus, Veterans, Thanksgiving, Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Katherine Roche City Clerk – Rate - $1,466.65 monthly. Office Hours 8:30AM - Noon - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday Holidays: Office may be closed: (11) - New Years, Martin Luther King Jr., Presidents, Memorial, Independence, Labor, Columbus, Veterans, Thanksgiving Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Linda Hohensee - Rate $70.10 monthly OTHER To be established as needed. PLANNING & ZONING: APPLICATIONS FOR BUILDING PERMITS AS SUBMITTED: No new applications. DEMOLITION PROJECT: Carothers suggested he begin the application for another grant from the Thomas Foundation, and demolition sites were suggested, with evaluation and further suggestions indicated in support of a new grant application. One property was positively identified, with a letter to be sent regarding needs: asbestos testing, remediation if necessary, etc. CLEAN-UP/VEHICLE: Clean-up effort was large scale and successful at one property and gratitude was expressed. A resident who declined to sign for a certified letter has nonetheless shown progress in clean-up efforts. Some aspects remain (tires, wood, metal), and determination was made that an amicable response would be expected by sending an letter offering to meet on the property for further explanation of remaining infractions. VACATE ALLEY EASEMENT: NARRATIVE: Chris Witulski is working on the narrative that will support easement/ordinance. WATER LINE PROJECTS: CDBG CONSIDERATIONS/PROJECT CHOICES/ETC. (Reedy): Between now and July, Reedy will be working with SENDD (Jim/James) to identify grant expected to be $250,00 with a 20% City kick-in SERVICE HOOK UP ASSESSMENTS/ORDINANCE #480: Minor changes were indicated, and the ordinance should be ready for review/approval at the next Regular meeting. TREE/PARK BOARD FORMATION: MEMBERS: Rosalee Reedy indicated that Gene Reedy Sr. is very interested in being a member of the Board. Members stated that he is well-known for applying great effort (time, materials, etc) to restoration/protection of the cabin. It was determined that having one member who does not reside within city limits should be acceptable. Carothers will research. Other people interested are Jodi Adams, Devin Dorn, Ruth Razo. Search will continue for interested individuals. NEXT AGENDA: APPROVAL OF MINUTES APPROVAL OF CLAIMS PLANNING & ZONING: APPLICATIONS FOR BUILDING PERMITS AS SUBMITTED DEMOLITION PROJECT CLEAN-UP/VEHICLE VACATE ALLEY EASEMENT: NARRATIVE WATER LINE PROJECTS: CDBG CONSIDERATIONS/PROJECT CHOICES/ETC. SERVICE HOOK UP ASSESSMENTS/ORDINANCE #480 TREE/PARK BOARD FORMATION: MEMBERS There being no further business, a motion was made by Neumann at 8:50 PM to adjourn. The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved December 16, 2025. Mayor: Tim Sedlacek (Hearing/Regular Session) City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Hearing/Regular Session)

• November 18, 2025 Regular Session: 7:00 PM - Blue Springs City Hall --Mayor Sedlacek called the meeting to order, and roll call was taken. PRESENT: Mayor Sedlacek, Council members Neumann, Rainey,Riensche ABSENT: Council member Reedy OTHERS PRESENT: Rex/Jodi Adams; Devin/Deb Dorn; Phil/Tana Padgett; Alfredo/Ruth Razo Notice of the Hearing/Meeting was given in advance by posting in at least three public places as shown by the certificate of posting placed on file. Notice of the hearing/meeting was simultaneously given to the Mayor and all members of the City Council and a copy of their acknowledgment of receipt and agenda are placed on file. Availability of the agenda was communicated in the advance notice and in the advance notice to the Mayor and City Council of the hearing/meeting. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Motion (Neumann), second (Riensche), 3-0 affirmative vote to approve minutes of Nov. 4th, 2025 meeting. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS: Motion (Riensche), second (Rainey), 3-0 affirmative vote to approve claims as follow: NE Dept. of Rev. (10) - $116.14; Payroll: $951.24; Abbott Portable Toilets - $500.00; Black Hills Energy - $72.80; Fairbury Journal-News - $85.50; Lauby Plumbing/Heating/Air - $9.98; Municipal Supply - $1,209.53; Norris Public Power - $1,002.70; One-Call Concepts - $8.51; Visa - $619.05; Windstream - $110.51; TOTAL CLAIMS: $4,685,96. PLANNING & ZONING: APPLICATIONS FOR BUILDING PERMITS AS SUBMITTED: No new applications. DEMOLITION PROJECT: It is anticipated that the debris from the recent controlled burn will be removed (no earlier than 45 days) along with the debris from a previous burn. CLEAN-UP/VEHICLE: Sedlacek told that he took pictures of one property to support legal proceedings by Carothers for a nuisance infraction. VACATE ALLEY EASEMENT: NARRATIVE: No new information available. WATER LINE PROJECTS: CDBG CONSIDERATIONS/PROJECT CHOICES/ETC.: No new information available. SERVICE HOOK UP ASSESSMENTS/ORDINANCE: Changes/additions will be requested for Ordinance #480. TREE/PARK BOARD FORMATION: MEMBERS: Three possibilities were noted: Jodi Adams, Devin Dorn, and Ruth Razo (when living in Blue Springs). NEXT AGENDA: APPROVAL OF MINUTES APPROVAL OF CLAIMS STREET SUPERINTENDENT: (Acknowledgment of 2025 Street Supt. (Evan Wickersham) (S-1139/Class A, JEO Consulting Group, Inc.) (&) Approve, Agree, and Appoint Evan Wickersham (S-1139/Class A – JEO Consulting Group, Inc.) as the Blue Springs 2026 Street Superintendent) COMMITTEES COUNCIL PRESIDENT COUNCIL SECONDARY COUNCIL PRESIDENT; TEMPORARY CLERK, CITY ATTORNEY, DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY, AUDITOR, PHYSICIAN EMPLOYEE BENEFITS: PAY RATE, VACATION, HOLIDAYS, SICK LEAVE, TELEPHONE ALLOWANCE, ETC. PLANNING & ZONING: APPLICATIONS FOR BUILDING PERMITS AS SUBMITTED DEMOLITION PROJECT CLEAN-UP/VEHICLE VACATE ALLEY EASEMENT: NARRATIVE WATER LINE PROJECTS: CDBG CONSIDERATIONS/PROJECT CHOICES/ETC. SERVICE HOOK UP ASSESSMENTS/ORDINANCE TREE/PARK BOARD FORMATION: MEMBERS There being no further business, a motion was made by Neumann at 7:12 PM to adjourn. The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved December 2, 2025. Mayor: Tim Sedlacek (Hearing/Regular Session) City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Hearing/Regular Session)

• November 4, 2025 Regular Session: 7:00 PM - Blue Springs City Hall --Mayor Sedlacek called the meeting to order, and roll call was taken. PRESENT: Mayor Sedlacek, Council members Neumann, Rainey, Reedy, Riensche ABSENT: OTHERS PRESENT: Verlyn Dodge Notice of the Hearing/Meeting was given in advance by posting in at least three public places as shown by the certificate of posting placed on file. Notice of the hearing/meeting was simultaneously given to the Mayor and all members of the City Council and a copy of their acknowledgment of receipt and agenda are placed on file. Availability of the agenda was communicated in the advance notice and in the advance notice to the Mayor and City Council of the hearing/meeting. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Motion (Neumann), second (Riensche), 4-0 affirmative vote to approve minutes of October 21 meeting. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS: Motion (Riensche), second (Neumann), 4-0 affirmative vote to approve claims as follow: Internal Revenue Service (941) - $1,164.02; Payroll: $2,644.10; Fairbury Journal-News - $73.84; Ideus Tree Service (Trees down ) $2,400.00; Municipal Supply - $229.47; NE Dept. of Revenue (501N) - $140.00; Temps Disposal Service (Mandatory) - $2,711.52; Milford Woutzke – (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; City of Wymore (Tower) - $1,672.12; TOTAL CLAIMS: $11,060.07. . PLANNING & ZONING: APPLICATIONS FOR BUILDING PERMITS AS SUBMITTED: Motion (Riensche), second (Reedy), and 4-0 affirmative vote approved (after recommendation by P & Z Commission) application for building permit #25-5 for Jace Bowhay for a house being moved. DEMOLITION PROJECT: Trees are cut, and controlled burn expected to proceed as scheduled. CLEAN-UP/VEHICLE: No new information. VACATE ALLEY EASEMENT: NARRATIVE: No new information. WATER LINE PROJECTS: CDBG CONSIDERATIONS/PROJECT CHOICES/ETC.: No new information. SERVICE HOOK UP ASSESSMENTS: CONTINUED AS DETERMINED: New ordinance to be drafted. TREE/PARK BOARD FORMATION: CONTINUED AS DETERMINED: Board formation to begin with determination of five members. To be continued at the next Regular meeting. CABIN LANDSCAPING (IF FURTHER DISCUSSION NEEDED): No new information. To be returned to the agenda as per future determination. NEXT AGENDA: APPROVAL OF MINUTES APPROVAL OF CLAIMS PLANNING & ZONING: APPLICATIONS FOR BUILDING PERMITS AS SUBMITTED DEMOLITION PROJECT CLEAN-UP/VEHICLE VACATE ALLEY EASEMENT: NARRATIVE WATER LINE PROJECTS: CDBG CONSIDERATIONS/PROJECT CHOICES/ETC. SERVICE HOOK UP ASSESSMENTS/ORDINANCE TREE/PARK BOARD FORMATION: MEMBERS There being no further business, a motion was made by Riensche at 7:10 PM to adjourn. The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved November 18, 2025. Mayor: Tim Sedlacek (Hearing/Regular Session) City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Hearing/Regular Session)

• October 21, 2025 Regular Session: 7:00 PM - Blue Springs City Hall --Mayor Sedlacek called the meeting to order, and roll call was taken. PRESENT: Mayor Sedlacek, Council members Neumann, Rainey, Reedy, Riensche ABSENT: OTHERS PRESENT: Attorney Andy Carothers, Collin Meints, Phil/Tana Padgett, Aldredo/Ruth Razo, Verlyn Dodge, Deb Dorn, Robin Butler, Dean Cole, Laureen Riedesel, Gene/Rosalee Reedy, Steve Borgman, Rex Adams, Carol Maxson, Shirley Martin, R.P. Harrison Notice of the Hearing/Meeting was given in advance by posting in at least three public places as shown by the certificate of posting placed on file. Notice of the hearing/meeting was simultaneously given to the Mayor and all members of the City Council and a copy of their acknowledgment of receipt and agenda are placed on file. Availability of the agenda was communicated in the advance notice and in the advance notice to the Mayor and City Council of the hearing/meeting. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Motion (Riensche), second (Neumann), 4-0 affirmative vote to approve minutes of the Oct. 7, 2025 Regular meeting. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS: Motion (Neumann), second (Rainey), 4-0 affirmative vote to approve claims as follow: Ne Dept. of Revenue (10) – $102.65; Payroll - $1467.83; Black Hills Energy - $60.65; Fairbury Journal-News - $29.15; Lammel Plumbing (Walnut Street Main Repair) - $1,362.71; Lauby Plumbing/ Heating/Air - $8.99; NE Public Health Environ. Labs - $15.00; Norris Public Power - $1,021.41; Postmaster - $278.00; SENDD – (Membership/Housing FY26) - $360.00; Visa - $718.54; Willet & Carothers - $3,368.00; Windstream - $110.51; TOTAL CLAIMS: $8,903.44. PLANNING & ZONING: APPLICATIONS FOR BUILDING PERMITS AS SUBMITTED: No new applications. DEMOLITION PROJECT: Per Carothers: On schedule for 11/15 (alternate – 11/22) controlled burn of one property. A. J. McCrimmon contacted Carothers to request that trees around the house be knocked down (Jared Epp will be contacted (Carothers). Sedlacek will discuss with employee Woutzke.) Letter will be sent (Carothers) to a property owner about downing a building. Procedures to include arrangements for asbestos testing (Bockman). Plans are to get it down in late December, or January. CLEAN-UP/VEHICLES: Property occupant received a certified letter requiring attention to various nuisances, and was given until November 4 for removal of infractions. One vehicle has been removed, another remains, as well as tires and debris. VACATE ALLEY / EASEMENT: CONTINUED DISCUSSION: Carothers will contact Chris Witulski to request utility easement description for easement for part of Main Street – 30’. Property owners with interest in vacating the alley are Padgetts, Razos (also needs an address for location), Harrisons. Particulars are expected to be worked out by the next meeting, with conclusion hopefully no later than December. CABIN (LANDSCAPING): Laureen Riedesel (Beatrice Arboretum) addressed members to express appreciation that the cabin is on the National Registry, and reflects the efforts of many in regard to restoration, fund raising, maintenance and protection. Long-term supporters of various cabin activities ( Cole – arrangements including City and Park and Cabin efforts to arrange, write grants, follow-up, and conclude grant and other avenues of improvement that included donations and labor, the Reedy family for grant applications, review of service provider activity, donations and labor, and other) were in discord in some ways regarding approach to certain situations, nonetheless agreed that all have the best interest of the cabin at heart. (Note: $2,866.29 remains in the Park Account for the cabin as a result of a grant,). Rosalee Reedy indicated that they are willing to donate a couple trees (scarlet oak). Cole indicated that planting location assessment has been previously marked for the previous grant received ($25,000) -- (inventory, assessment, removal, strategic replacement program), and can be again (hard wood, dwarf trees recommended) to help with the program. A motion (Riensche), second (Neumann), and a 4-0 affirmative vote approved organized effort for location and selection of new trees. WATER LINE- NW SIDE OF TOWN (REEDY): Proposed Water Projects (9-project copy of breakdown attached to the office copy of the minutes and available for public review) were brought up again for review and consideration (Reedy). It was noted that $250,000 CDBG grant funding may be a viable option, with other grant applications (possibly: Morris Foundation, Thomas Foundation) for City match funds ($50,000?) A study will be conducted, as determined by motion (Reedy), second (Riensche), and a 4-0 affirmative vote. FUND TRANSFER: STREET DEPT DEFICIT: $10,141.39: Motion (Riensche), second (Neumann), 4-0 affirmative vote for fund transfer from Keno Fund within Regular Checking to General Fund within Regular checking and then in to Street Department fund within General Checking to cover deficit of $10,141.39. FEES LIST (SEDLACEK): Hook-up fee - $250.00. Discussion of outdated charges and inflationary trend followed by many municipalities (examples were noted), resulted in discretionary changes to be implemented beginning with the next building permit applications, and necessary changes were instigated by motion (Reedy), second (Neumann), and a 4-0 affirmative vote to increase hook-up fees, with customer to pay for the meter and all cost of new water service. RE-ESTABLISHING BLUE SPRINGS PARK-TREE BOARD (DEAN COLE): GOALS FOR FEIT PARK AND BLUE SPRINGS PARK (DEAN COLE): Cole stressed the importance of having a Park/Tree board, a panel of three to five people, and that might include a City official to assess, evaluate needs and assist with a plan to be brought before Mayor and Council. He stressed that goals and objectives are very important to the continued growth, welcome, and beauty of a community, and the City needs to “get going.” He said he would be willing to put the word out. Rex Adams thanked Dean for his long-term interest and involvement and hoped, “we could all work together.” NEXT AGENDA: APPROVAL OF MINUTES APPROVAL OF CLAIMS PLANNING & ZONING: APPLICATIONS FOR BUILDING PERMITS AS SUBMITTED DEMOLITION PROJECT CLEAN-UP/VEHICLE VACATE ALLEY EASEMENT: NARRATIVE WATER LINE PROJECTS: CDBG CONSIDERATIONS/PROJECT CHOICES/ETC. SERVICE HOOK UP ASSESSMENTS: CONTINUED AS DETERMINED TREE/PARK BOARD FORMATION: CONTINUED AS DETERMINED CABIN LANDSCAPING (IF FURTHER DISCUSSION NEEDED) There being no further business, a motion was made by Riensche at 8:10 PM to adjourn. The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved November 4, 2025. Mayor: Tim Sedlacek (Hearing/Regular Session) City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Hearing/Regular Session)

• October 7, 2025 Regular Session: 7:00 PM - Blue Springs City Hall --Mayor Sedlacek called the meeting to order, and roll call was taken. PRESENT: Mayor Sedlacek, Council members Neumann, Rainey, Reedy, Riensche ABSENT: OTHERS PRESENT: Attorney Andy Carothers, Dean Cole, Robin Butler, RP Harrison, Rex Adams, Verlyn Dodge, Deb Dorn, Phil Padgett, Ruth Razo Notice of the Hearing/Meeting was given in advance by posting in at least three public places as shown by the certificate of posting placed on file. Notice of the hearing/meeting was simultaneously given to the Mayor and all members of the City Council and a copy of their acknowledgment of receipt and agenda are placed on file. Availability of the agenda was communicated in the advance notice and in the advance notice to the Mayor and City Council of the hearing/meeting. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Motion (Riensche), second (Neumann), 4-0 affirmative vote to approve minutes of the September 16th Regular meeting. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS: Motion (Neumann), second (Riensche), 4-0 affirmative vote to approve claims as follow: Internal Revenue Service (941) - $1,636.08; Payroll $3,201.76; Fairbury Journal-News - $81.93; NE Dept. of Revenue (941N) - $208.00; NE Dept. of Revenue, Charitable Gaming (51C – July-Sept./25) - $676.00; NE Public Health Environmental Labs - $15.00; Network consulting Services (Comp/printer/monitor/data transfer) - $2,207.50; One-Call Concepts - $1.64; Southern School – (Papa B’s Liq. License) -Local fee - $300.00; Super Foods - $8.77; Temps Disposal Service (Mandatory) - $2,624.00; Milford Woutzke (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; City of Wymore (Tower/Individual) - $1,591.13; Wymore Public Library (Annual Donation) - $750.00; TOTAL CLAIMS:$13,326.81, and from Keno Proceeds Account to Papa B’s (Sept. Report) - $327.76. PLANNING & ZONING: APPLICATIONS FOR BUILDING PERMITS AS SUBMITTED: Planning and Zoning Commission gave recommendations for approval--- followed by Council: Motion (Riensche), second (Neumann), 4-0 affirmative vote to approve United Methodist Church application for a building permit (#25-2) for a fence. Motion (Neumann), second (Rainey), 4-0 affirmative vote to approve building permit (#25-3) for a shouse (Phil Padgett). Motion (Neumann), second (Riensche), 4-0 affirmative vote to approve garage building permit (#25-4) (RuthRazo). Applicants were/will be notified of approval and fees. DEMOLITION PROJECT: Pending signatures on signed owner consent affidavits have been completed. Fire Chief McCrimmon will be contacted (and State Fire Marshal) to complete needed documentation for a controlled burn date and alternate date (anticipated for November), and another property owner will be contacted by Carothers for potential inclusion of his property (house) in the upcoming controlled burn project. CLEAN-UP/VEHICLE: A certified letter (return receipt letter was drafted - Carothers) for an individual with multiple nuisance infractions, which include: vehicles, tires, truck bed trailers (full of trash), construction/demolition debris, tires. Abatement is requested by November 4th,. A courtesy letter will be drafted (Carothers) for another individual with infractions, and action leading to District Court action will proceed for another individual for a semi trailer. EMPLOYEE EVALUATION (WOUTZKE): Dean Cole spoke well of his work with Woutzke, and general consensus was that Woutzke’s work was more than adequate, and a motion (Reedy), second (Rainey), and a 4-0 affirmative vote increased his hourly rate to $21.00 effective the next paycheck, with further evaluation to be made in 90 days. VACATE ALLEY (Harrison): A request was made (Harrison) for consideration for a 30’ft wide general utility easement (Norris Public Power)/vacate the alley (Harrison/Padgett) for designation of the strip as a private drive. Carothers will make contact with Witulski to get a legal description, and to determine the cost --- with Harrison agreeing to “share the cost.” CABIN (Tree): Dean Cole reminded members of the parameter of recently completed tree assessment, removal, trimming, etc for the $25,000 grant he gained for the City, and during which the many professionals involved in the process evaluated the tree in question, and trimmed it during the project. No determination was made for its removal at the time Nonetheless, a motion was made by Neumann, seconded by Reedy, and received a vote of: Riensche – NO, Reedy – YES, Rainey - YES, and Neumann - YES to approve the removal of the tree. Further discussion will continue at the next Regular meeting to determine the service provider. INTRODUCTION: AUNT ROBIN’S BUTTERFLY STITCHES (ROBIN BUTLER): Robin Butler addressed members to introduce her new in-home business, and to request members for support of local businesses, as on the website, Facebook, Instagram, newsletter. Riensche expressed that complications and legal problems might well result from public media involvement by the City, and members were in agreement that it would be best if interested community members enter into such a project individually or as a group. There was no negative intent or criticism intended toward Ms. Butler, who was not pleased with the outcome. NEXT AGENDA: APPROVAL OF MINUTES APPROVAL OF CLAIMS PLANNING & ZONING: APPLICATIONS FOR BUILDING PERMITS AS SUBMITTED DEMOLITION PROJECT CLEAN-UP/VEHICLE VACATE ALLEY (Harrison) EASEMENT: CONTINUED DISCUSSION CABIN (Tree): DETERMINATION OF SERVICE PROVIDER FOR REMOVAL WATER LINE- NW SIDE OF TOWN (REEDY) There being no further business, a motion was made by Neumann at 7:55 PM to adjourn. The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved October 21, 2025. Mayor: Tim Sedlacek (Hearing/Regular Session) City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Hearing/Regular Session)

• September 16, 2025 Regular Session: 7:00 PM - Blue Springs City Hall --Mayor Sedlacek called the meeting to order, and roll call was taken. PRESENT: Mayor Sedlacek, Council members Neumann, Rainey, Reedy, Riensche ABSENT: OTHERS PRESENT: Notice of the Hearing/Meeting was given in advance by posting in at least three public places as shown by the certificate of posting placed on file. Notice of the hearing/meeting was simultaneously given to the Mayor and all members of the City Council and a copy of their acknowledgment of receipt and agenda are placed on file. Availability of the agenda was communicated in the advance notice and in the advance notice to the Mayor and City Council of the hearing/meeting. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Motion (Neumann), second (Riensche), 4-0 affirmative vote to approve September 2, 2025 – 2025-2026 Budget, Special Meeting, and Regular Meeting minutes. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS: Motion (Riensche), second (Neumann), 4-0 affirmative vote to approve claims as herein listed: NE Dept. of Revenue (10) - $111.13; Payroll - $1,168.36; Black Hills Energy - $59.59; Fairbury Journal-News - $58.94; Lauby Plumbing/Heating/Air - $20.73; Norris Public Power - $1,065.06; One-Call Concepts - $1.64; O’Reilly Automotive - $9.09; Postmaster - $278.00; Temp Disposal Service (Mandatory) - $2,669.22; Ullman Auto Sales - $229.95; Visa - $758.39; Windstream - $111.76; TOTAL CLAIMS: $6,541.86. PLANNING AND ZONING APPLICATIONS FOR BUILDING PERMITS AS SUBMITTED: No new applications. DEMOLITION PROJECT: Signatures outstanding yet for owner consent for one property. CLEAN UP/VEHICLES: No new information. NEXT AGENDA: APPROVAL OF MINUTES APPROVAL OF CLAIMS PLANNING & ZONING: APPLICATIONS FOR BUILDING PERMITS AS SUBMITTED DEMOLITION PROJECT CLEAN-UP/VEHICLE EMPLOYEE EVALUATION (WOUTZKE) VACATE ALLEY (Harrison) CABIN (Tree) There being no further business, a motion was made by Riensche at 7:07 PM to adjourn. The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved October 7, 2025. Mayor: Tim Sedlacek (Hearing/Regular Session) City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Hearing/Regular Session)

September 2, 2025 Blue Springs City Hall 7:00 p.m. The 2025-2026 Budget Hearing was opened at Blue Springs City Hall at 7:00 p.m. on September 2, 2025-- by motion (Riensche), second (Neumann), and a 4-0 affirmative vote. Roll call was taken: Present: Mayor Sedlacek, Council members Neumann, Rainey, Reedy, Riensche Absent: Other attendees: Attorney Andrew Carothers, Verlyn Dodge, Carol Hughes, Bev Acton Three copies of the proposed budget statement were available to the public. Notice of the Special Hearing was published in the Fairbury Journal-News newspaper on August 27th, 2025, Wednesday. Brian Blobaum made the presentation of key provisions of the proposed budget statement as directed in the prepared budget notes, including, but not limited to, a comparison with the prior year's budget. A copy of the budget notes is attached to the office copy of the minutes and available for public review. The floor was then opened for public comment on the proposed budget statement. All members of the public wishing to address the governing body were provided a reasonable amount of time to do so. There being no further business, a motion was made by Neumann, seconded by Riensche, and followed by a 4-0 affirmative vote (Neumann, Rainey, Reedy. Riensche) to adjourn the budget hearing at 10 minutes after 7:00 p.m. Tim Sedlacek -Mayor ,- Budget Hearing Katherine Roche - Clerk- Budget Hearing ------------------- At 11 minutes after 7:00 p.m. (September 2,2025) the Special Hearing of Blue Springs, Nebraska, was opened: Motion (Neumann), second (Riensche), followed by a 4-0 affirmative vote: (Neumann, Rainey, Reedy, Riensche). Notice of the Special Hearing was published in the Fairbury Journal-News newspaper on August 27, 2025, Wednesday. Brian Blobaum presented the information relating to the setting of the final tax levy as published. The related Resolution # 2025-4 was prepared. The floor was open for public comment on the tax levy. All members of the public wishing to address the governing body were provided a reasonable amount of time to do so. Special Hearing was closed at 20 minutes after 7: 00 p.m. by motion (Riensche), second (Neumann), and 4-0 affirmative vote: (Neumann, Rainey, Reedy, Riensche). Tim Sedlacek -Mayor - Special Hearing Katherine Roche -Clerk - Special Hearing ---------------- Mayor Sedlacek opened the Regular meeting at 21 minutes after 7:00 p.m, September 2nd, 2025 at Blue Springs City Hall. Notice of the meeting was published in the Fairbury Journal News newspaper on August 27th, 2025, and roll call was taken: Present: Mayor Sedlacek, Council members Neumann, Rainey, Reedy, Riensche Absent: Others Present: Attorney Andrew Carothers, Verlyn Dodge, Carol Hughes, Bev Acton Notice of the hearing / meeting was given in advance by posting in at least three public places as shown by the certificate of posting placed on file. Notice of the hearing / meeting was simultaneously given to the Mayor and all members of the City council, and a copy of their acknowledgment of receipt and agenda are placed on file. Availability of the agenda was communicated in the advance notice and in advance notice to the Mayor and City Council of the hearing / meeting. Motion (Riensche), second (Neumann), and a 4-0 affirmative vote approved the minutes of the August 19th, 2025 Public Hearing of the One and Six Year Plan and the Regular meeting of Mayor and Council. Motion (Neumann), second (Riensche), and a 4-0 affirmative vote approved the payment of claims as follows: Direct Bank Payment - Internal Revenue Service -# 941- 2,577.79; Payroll -- 5,137.11; Blobaum &Busboom -Preliminary Budget - 1,500.00; Fairbury Journal-News - 130.48, LARM - Insurance - 15,623.00; NE Department of Revenue-- 501N - 394.00; Milton Pike - Tel. comp - 25.00; Security First Bank- Pike/IRA- 55.00; City of Wymore - Tower-1,531.72, Milford Woutzke. - Tel comp - 25.00; TOTAL CLAIMS: 26,999.10. CATTLEMAN'S BALL APPRECIATION STATEMENT. Bev Acton expressed gratitude to the City of Blue Springs for support of the event, showed a photo of the event site, and shared info regarding money raised, and amounts shared for various assistance with proceedings. 2025-2026 BUDGET DECISION: Motion (Riensche), second(Neumann), 4-0 affirmative vote (Neumann, Rainey, Reedy, Riensche) approved the 2025-2026 Budget as presented. 2025-2026 Resolution 2O25-4 PROPERTY TAX REQUEST: Motion (Neumann), second (Riensche), reading by Blobaum, followed by 4-0 affirmative vote (Neumann, Rainey, Reedy, Riensche) approved Resolution 2O25-4 , setting the property tax request. A copy of the resolution is attached to the office copy of the minutes and available for public review. Municipal Certification of Program Compliance to Nebraska Board of Public Roads Classifications and Standards 2025 / Resolution 2025-3 . Motion (Riensche),second (Rainey), reading by Carothers, followed by 4-0 affirmative vote approved Resolution 2025-3. PLANNING AND ZONING: APPLICATIONS FOR BUILDING PERMITS AS SUBMITTED: None DEMOLITION PROJECT: One property owner has completed clean-up activity and the court date will be dismissed with agreement of council. Ron Thompson will be contacted to do an asbestos inspection of the structure on the property. Owner affidavit will be completed for a controlled burn of the house. Signatures are still pending for approval for a control burn on another property. October or November is expected to be the schedule for controlled burning of both properties. CLEAN UP / VEHICLES: A certified letter will be sent to one person. Two properties have been cleaned up. And, thanks to Dodge for interest, purchase, and intended additional purchase, nuisance situations are expected to be totally resolved at two other locations. NEXT AGENDA: APPROVAL OF MINUTES APPROVAL OF CLAIMS PLANNING AND ZONING/APPLICATIONS DEMOLITION PROJECT CLEAN UP / VEHICLES There being no further business, a motion was made by /Neumann at 40 minutes after 7 p.m. to adjourn. The minutes of the 2025-2026 Budget Hearing/Special Hearing and the Regular meeting were read and approved on September 16, 2025 Mayor: Tim Sedlacek Hearing/ Regular Session Clerk: Katherine A. Roche Hearing/ Regular Session

August 19, 2025 7:00 PM -- Council President Reedy called for motion to open the Public Hearing of the One & Six Year Plan -- Motion (Riensche), second (Neumann), vote 4-0 affirmative. Notice of the Hearing/Meeting was given in advance by posting in at least three public places as shown by the certificate of posting placed on file. Notice of the hearing/meeting was simultaneously given to the Mayor and all members of the City Council and a copy of their acknowledgment of receipt and agenda are placed on file. Availability of the agenda was communicated in the advance notice and in the advance notice to the Mayor and City Council of the hearing/meeting. PRESENT: Council members Neumann, Rainey, Reedy, Riensche ABSENT: Mayor Sedlacek OTHERS PRESENT: Attorney Carothers, Deb Dorn, Robin Butler, Verlyn Dodge Discussion of One and Six Year Plan/Resolution 2025-2. Close the Public Hearing : Motion (Neumann), second (Riensche), vote - 4-0 affirmative. (Followed by) 7:07 PM Regular Session: Blue Springs City Hall --Council President Reedy called the meeting to order, and roll call was taken. Notice of the Hearing/Meeting was given in advance by posting in at least three public places as shown by the certificate of posting placed on file. Notice of the hearing/meeting was simultaneously given to the Mayor and all members of the City Council and a copy of their acknowledgment of receipt and agenda are placed on file. Availability of the agenda was communicated in the advance notice and in the advance notice to the Mayor and City Council of the hearing/meeting. PRESENT: Mayor Sedlacek (late arrival), Council members Neumann, Rainey, Reedy, Riensche ABSENT: OTHERS PRESENT: Attorney Carothers, Deb Dorn, Robin Butler, Verlyn Dodge Motion (Neumann) , second (Riensche), 4-0 affirmative vote to approve the minutes of the August 5, 2025 Regular meeting of Mayor and Council. Motion (Neumann), second (Riensche), 4-0 affirmative vote to approve claims as follow: Direct Payment- NE Dept. of Revenue (10) - $105.37; Payroll - $3,019.15; Black Hills Energy - $53.70; Fairbury Journal-News - $57.32; Johnny’s Welding - $164.04; Lauby Plumbing/Heating/Air - $48.98; League of NE Municipalities - (Membership) - $422.00; Ne Public Health Environmental Labs - $15.00; Network Consulting Services, Inc (Cameras) - $960.00; Norris Public Power - $1,048.41; One-Call Concepts - $2.46; Security First Bank (Pike/IRA) - $55.00; Visa - $668.21; Windstream - $111.76; TOTAL CLAIMS: $ 6,731.40. RESOLUTION 2025-2 ONE AND SIX YEAR PLAN: Motion (Neumann), second (Riensche), 4-0 affirmative vote to approve Resolution 2025-2/One & Six Year Plan as presented. PLANNING AND ZONING APPLICATIONS FOR BUILDING PERMITS AS SUBMITTED: No new applications. DEMOLITON PROJECT: Arrangements are being made by one of the owners for relocation of the “tiny house” from the property, and signatures are being obtained to facilitate controlled burn planned for fall. Another property clean-up issue under review is anticipated to be fully resolved, including removal of scrap metal from a building planned for demolition), and a 11 AM Sept 9th court date is expected to be dismissed due to of resolution of all issues. Foundation materials may now be removed from the site of a controlled burn and arrangements will be made and notification sent to request removal of tall weeds on the property. CLEAN UP/VEHICLES: One property on the list has been mowed, and two letters will be drafted (Carothers) for courtesy notification of clean up issues . CURRENT EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION, WAGE ASSESSMENT, AND PART TIME SUPPORT WORKER: Discussion resulted in decision to evaluate pay scale of remaining City employee Woutzke at the first meeting in October, when better determinations can be made of responsibilities and workload. 2025-2026 BUDGET LEVY SETTING: No specifics were yet available to make a decision at this time. NEXT AGENDA: APPROVAL OF MINUTES APPROVAL OF CLAIMS PLANNING & ZONING: APPLICATIONS FOR BUILDING PERMITS AS SUBMITTED DEMOLITION PROJECT CLEAN-UP/VEHICLES 2025-2026 BUDGET LEVY SETTING There being no further business, a motion was made by Neumann at 7:30 PM to adjourn. The minutes of the Public Hearing of the One and Six Year Plan and the Regular meeting were read and approved September 2, 2025. Mayor: Tim Sedlacek (Hearing/Regular Session) City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Hearing/Regular Session)

August 5, 2025 Regular Session: Blue Springs City Hall -- Mayor Sedlacek called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. at Blue Springs City Hall, and roll call was taken. Present: Mayor Sedlacek, Council members Neumann, Reedy, Riensche Absent: Council member Rainey Others present: Robin Butler Notice of the hearing / Regular meeting was given in advance by posting it at least three public places as shown by the certificate of posting placed on file. Notice of the hearing / meeting was simultaneously given to the Mayor and all members of the City Council and a copy of their acknowledgment of receipt and agenda are placed on file. Availability of the agenda was communicated in the advanced notice and in the advanced notice to the Mayor and City Council of the hearing/ meeting. Motion (Riensche), second (Neumann), 3-0 affirmative vote to approve the minutes of the July 15th, 2025 Regular meeting of Mayor and Council. Motion (Neumann), second (Riensche), 3-0 affirmative vote to approve claims as follow: Bank Direct - # 941-- $2,164.79; Payroll -- $6,321.64 ; Abbott Portable Toilets - $125.00; Arbor Ink - $163.43; Beatrice Sand and Gravel - $916.56; Blue River Area Agency on Aging -- $687.50; Fairbury Journal-News -- $137.86; Kim Herrera (Meter Dep. Ref. ) - $130.30; NE Department of Revenue--(501N) --$296.00; Ne Public Health Lab --$15.00; Milton Pike - (,Tel.) - $25.00; Postmaster -- $280.00; Security First Bank (Pike/ IRA) -- $55.00; Temps Disposal Service (Mandatory) - $2,840.00; Milford Woutzke (Tel.) -- $25.00; Wymore , City of (Tower) - $1,501.09-- TOTAL CLAIMS: $15,684.17 PLANNING AND ZONING: APPLICATIONS FOR BUILDING PERMITS AS SUBMITTED: No new applications. DEMOLITION PROJECT: Signature phase remaining for one property, per Carothers email. CLEAN UP / VEHICLES: Two letters sent for cleanup,and one property in the final stage of infraction resolution, per Carothers email. JOB APPLICATIONS AS RECEIVED AND PEOPLE SERVICE OPTION UNDER REVIEW: Discussion resulted in determination of delay for retiring employee replacement at this time, with responsibilities of Milford Woutzke increased and under upcoming review for wage increase, and possible activation of support worker. (Reedy). INITIAL DISCUSSION FOR SETTING LEVY FOR 2025-2026 BUDGET YEAR: Initial discussion resulted in determination to delay final decision until full council and City attorney are present. NEXT AGENDA: PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE ONE IN SIX YEAR PLAN (FOLLOWED BY REGULAR SESSION) APPROVAL OF MINUTES APPROVAL OF CLAIMS RESOLUTION 2025-2 FOR THE ONE AND SIX YEAR PLAN PLANNING AND ZONING APPLICATIONS FOR BUILDING PERMITS AS SUBMITTED DEMOLITION PROJECT CLEAN UP / VEHICLES CURRENT EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION, WAGE ASSESSMENT, AND PART TIME SUPPORT WORKER 2025-2026 BUDGET LEVY SETTING There being no further business, motion was made by Neumann at 7:10 p.m. to adjourn. The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved August 19th, 2025. Mayor: Tim Sedlacek (Hearing/ Regular Session) City Clerk: Katherine Roche (Hearing/ Regular Session

July 15, 2025 Regular Session: 7:00 PM - Blue Springs City Hall --Mayor Sedlacek called the meeting to order, and roll call was taken. PRESENT: Mayor Sedlacek, Council members Neumann, Rainey, Reedy, Riensche ABSENT: OTHERS PRESENT: Andy Carothers, Rex Adams, Carol Hughes Notice of the Regular Hearing/meeting was given in advance by posting in at least three public places as shown by the certificate of posting placed on file. Notice of the hearing/meeting was simultaneously given to the Mayor and all members of the City Council and a copy of their acknowledgment of receipt and agenda are placed on file. Availability of the agenda was communicated in the advance notice and in the advance notice to the Mayor and City Council of the hearing/meeting. Motion (Neumann) , second (Riensche), 4-0 affirmative vote to approve the minutes of the July 1, 2025 Regular meeting of Mayor and Council. Motion (Riensche), second (Neumann ), 4-0 affirmative vote to approve claims as follow: Direct Payment - NE Dept. of Revenue (10) - $99.18; Payroll: - $3,103.77; Black Hills Energy - $51.03; Blue Springs Fire Department (Donation/Car Show) - $600.00; Fairbury Journal- News - $56.35; Farmer’s Cooperative - $290.73; Johnny’s Welding - $125.00; NE Dept. of Revenue (51C/2nd qtr) - $762.00; Norris Public Power - $1,085.71; One-Call Concepts, Inc. - $5.31; Schuster’s Outdoor and RV - $134.82; Security First Bank - (IRA/Pike) - $55.00; Visa - $663.02; Windstream - $111.74; Total Claims: $7,143.66 and from Keno Proceeds Account to Papa B’s Keno - (June Report) - $1,601.34. GENERAL UTILITY EASEMENT AGREEMENT (Borgman/Hughes) & ORDINANCES # 478/479 : Acknowledgment of signatures (Borgman/Hughes) on the General Utility Easement Agreement. Motion to suspend rule of three readings for Ordinance #478 (Neumann), second (Reedy), vote 4-0 affirmative vote. Motion to approve/accept Ordinance # 478 (Neumann), second (Riensche), reading of ordinance, per: AN ORDINANCE DECLARING IT NECESSARY AND EXPEDIENT FOR THE PUBLIC GOOD TO VACATE A PORTION OF A PLATTED ALLEY WITHIN THE CITY OF BLUE SPRINGS, NEBRASKA; TO VACATE AN ALLEY WITHIN THE CITY OF BLUE SPRINGS,NEBRASKA; TO DESCRIBE THE ALLEY TO BE VACATED; AND TO PRESCRIBE THE TIME THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE IN FULL FORCE AND TAKE EFFECT, followed by a 4-0 affirmative vote. Motion to suspend rule of three readings for Ordinance # 479 (Neumann), second (Riensche), 4-0 affirmative vote. Motion to approve Ordinance # 479 (Riensche), second (Rainey), reading of ordinance, per: AN ORDINANCE DECLARING IT NECESSARY AND EXPEDIENT FOR THE PUBLIC GOOD TO VACATE A PORTION OF GARFIELD STREET WITHIN THE CITY OF BLUE SPRINGS, NEBRASKA; TO VACATE STREET WITHIN THE CITY OF BLUE SPRINGS, NEBRASKA; TO DESCRIBE THE STREET TO BE VACATED AND TO PRESCRIBE THE TIME THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE IN FULL FORCE AND TAKE EFFECT, followed by 4-0 affirmative vote. PLANNING & ZONING: APPLICATIONS FOR BUILDING PERMITS AS SUBMITTED: No new applications. DEMOLITION PROJECT: Debris may now be removed from the site of a controlled burn. Progress being made with cleanup that should enable controlled burn of one structure by end of August. October is planned for another controlled burn . Suggestions were made (Carothers) for potential future demolitions. CLEAN-UP/VEHICLES: Court date for one property owner but project may be completed by then. One property owner plans to deed the property over to another individual and legal process will be dismissed from original property owner. Rainey identified a problem area whereat there is a potentiality of harm. JOB APPLICATIONS AS RECEIVED, WITH CONDITIONS AND COMPENSATION ADDRESSED: One application has been received. More are anticipated. People Service was a suggestion by Carothers, who will make arrangements for presentation at a future meeting in order to consider an alternative action plan. NEXT AGENDA: APPROVAL OF MINUTES APPROVAL OF CLAIMS PLANNING & ZONING: APPLICATIONS FOR BUILDING PERMITS AS SUBMITTED DEMOLITION PROJECT CLEAN-UP/VEHICLES JOB APPLICATIONS AS RECEIVED, and PEOPLE SERVICE OPTION UNDER REVIEW. There being no further business, a motion was made by Neumann at 7:30 PM to adjourn. The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved August 5, 2025. Mayor: Tim Sedlacek (Hearing/Regular Session) City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Hearing/Regular Session)

July 1, 2025 Regular Session: 7:00 PM - Blue Springs City Hall --Mayor Sedlacek called the meeting to order, and roll call was taken. PRESENT: Mayor Sedlacek, Council members Neumann, Rainey, Reedy ABSENT: Council member Riensche OTHERS PRESENT: Heather McKinney, Tom Creek, Jace Dorn, Kevin Sturm, Verlyn Dodge, Rex Adams, Carol Hughes Notice of the Regular Hearing/meeting was given in advance by posting in at least three public places as shown by the certificate of posting placed on file. Notice of the hearing/meeting was simultaneously given to the Mayor and all members of the City Council and a copy of their acknowledgment of receipt and agenda are placed on file. Availability of the agenda was communicated in the advance notice and in the advance notice to the Mayor and City Council of the hearing/meeting. Motion (Neumann) , second (Rainey), 3-0 affirmative vote to approve the minutes of the June 17, 2025 Regular meeting of Mayor and Council. Motion (Neumann), second (Rainey ), 3-0 affirmative vote to approve claims as follow: Bank Direct: Internal Revenue Service 941- $2,623.73; Payroll - $4,821.49; Beatrice Sand & Gravel - $174.17; Fairbury Journal - News - $89.06; Land Survey Tech (Easement Info) - $250.00; NE Dept of Revenue -941N - $297.00; NE Public Health Environ. Lab - $15.00; Pavers - (Special Project ) - $28,770.10; Milton Pike - (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Security First Bank (Pike/IRA) - $55.00; Temps Disposal Service - (Mandatory) - $2,671.00; Willet & Carothers - $2,390.00; Milford Woutzke - (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; City of Wymore (Individual/Tower) - $1,997.06; TOTAL CLAIMS: $44,203.61 & FROM KENO PROCEEDS ACCOUNT to City of Blue Springs (General Fund) - (Sewer Lining Project) - $23,540.91. PLANNING & ZONING: APPLICATIONS FOR BUILDING PERMITS AS SUBMITTED: No new applications submitted. (One expected soon from Church for fence replacement.) DEMOLITION PROJECT: Signatures pending on owners’ consent for controlled burn. (Carothers’s email attached to office copy of minutes.) CLEAN-UP/VEHICLES: Pending “operational” report regarding one vehicle. Courtesy letters pending for two nuisance situations. (Carothers email attached to office copy of minutes.) EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY/ JOB DESCRIPTION/WAGE: Narrative completed and ready for posting in three places and advertised in newspaper. CAMERA FOR PARK SURVEILLANCE: Project initiated. PARK PLANS: No new information. Removed from agenda pending future determinations. TENNIS COURT PLANS: No new information. Removed from agenda pending future determinations. FIRE DEPARTMENT (CAR SHOW) T. CREEK: Discussion, followed by motion (Reedy), second (Neumann), and 3-0 affirmative vote to approve a donation in the amount of $600.00. Permission was given to close Broad Street Sunday, August 10th (leaving bank drive-thru available to public) going east from that point. NEXT AGENDA: APPROVAL OF MINUTES APPROVAL OF CLAIMS GENERAL UTILITY EASEMENT AGREEMENT (Borgman/Hughes) & ORDINANCES # 478/479 PLANNING & ZONING: APPLICATIONS FOR BUILDING PERMITS AS SUBMITTED DEMOLITION PROJECT CLEAN-UP/VEHICLES JOB APPLICATIONS AS RECEIVED, WITH CONDITIONS AND COMPENSATION ADDRESSED There being no further business, a motion was made by Neumann at 7:15 PM to adjourn. The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved July 15, 2025. Mayor: Tim Sedlacek (Hearing/Regular Session) City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Hearing/Regular Session)

June 17, 2025 Regular Session: 7:00 PM - Blue Springs City Hall --Mayor Sedlacek called the meeting to order, and roll call was taken. PRESENT: Mayor Sedlacek, Council members Neumann, Rainey, Reedy. Riensche ABSENT: OTHERS PRESENT: Attorney Andy Carothers, Employee Milton Pike, Notice of the Regular Hearing/meeting was given in advance by posting in at least three public places as shown by the certificate of posting placed on file. Notice of the hearing/meeting was simultaneously given to the Mayor and all members of the City Council and a copy of their acknowledgment of receipt and agenda are placed on file. Availability of the agenda was communicated in the advance notice and in the advance notice to the Mayor and City Council of the hearing/meeting. Motion (Neumann) , second (Riensche), 4-0 affirmative vote to approve the minutes of the June 3, 2025 Regular meeting of Mayor and Council. Motion (Riensche), second (Neumann), 4-0 affirmative vote to approve claims as follow: NE Dept. of Revenue - Direct Payment - Sales Tax - $89.41; Payroll - $3,060.96; Abbott Portable Toilets - (Feit Park) - $125.00; Beatrice Sand and Gravel - $102.00; Black Hills Energy - $52.70; Constellation Energy - $47.17; Extreme Motorsports (Cattleman’s Ball Welcome Banner) - $1,025.00; Fairbury Journal - News - $107.52; Johnson’s Service Company (Sewer Lining Project) - $80,000.00; Lammel Plumbing - $3,515.47; Lauby Plumbing - $21.56; Norris Public Power - $1,003.14; One-Call Concepts - $5.31; Postmaster - $258.00; Gene (Radar) Reedy - Cattleman’s Ball Supplies Reimb - $23.64; Roehr’s Machinery - Backhoe Repair - $2,366.34; Security First Bank - Pike/IRA - $55.00; Visa - $1,701.94; Windstream - $110.39; TOTAL CLAIMS: $93,670.55. PLANNING & ZONING: APPLICATIONS FOR BUILDING PERMITS AS SUBMITTED: No new applications. DEMOLITION PROJECT: Carothers sent affidavit for consent to burn one property. A structure on another property is expected to be available for controlled burn when contents are cleared. Both structures are anticipated to be burned this summer. Jared Epp will be contacted regarding removal of debris at the site of a previous controlled burn. Carothers suggested that Epp remove all debris/scrap. Some debate was giving to providing the owner with opportunity to remove/sell the scrap metal. Popular consensus (determined by favorable timeline) was to designate Epp to remove everything so the foundation can be removed (landfill?/other?) and fill can be completed. CLEAN-UP/VEHICLES: Progress was noted for one property on the clean-up list. A complaint was filed for another property owner. A correct mailing address was not available for another nuisance issue. A courtesy clean-up letter will be sent to a property owner. A property owner indicated that boats in question (used to store junk?) need not be removed, and that person will receive a courtesy letter about tall weeds . Tall weeds at another location have been mowed. PAPA B’S EASEMENT (WITULSKI LEGAL DESCRIPTION; EASEMENT/VACATE ROAD --ORDINANCE # 478 : Documents are ready for final review and will be addressed/finalized at the second meeting in July (15th) - Ordinances 478/479 and the General Utility Easement Agreement. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY/ JOB DISCRIPTION/WAGE: No new information. CAMERA FOR PARK SURVEILLANCE): NCS to address on Thursday (19th) - price $249.80, and still using Windstream. PARK PLANS: No new information TENNIS COURT PLANS: No new information. FUND TRASFER AS NECESSARY FOR CURRENT CLAIM ($80,000 - JOHNSON SERVICE COMPANY - SEWER LINING. Motion (Reedy), second (Rainey), 4-0 affirmative vote determined funds from General ($56,459.09 (ARPA total) and $23,540.91 Keno Proceeds - Community Betterment would be transferred to cover the $80,000 sewer project total. Bridge - Mill out 2”-4” and INSTALL NEW HMA PAVEMENT: Project (Pavers Inc.) which would include Bridge Mill out 2“-4” and install new HMA Pavement - South Side 23’x15‘, North Side 30’x 23’ Total; 25 Tons at $258.00 /Ton /$6,450.00; Lincoln Street - Mill and Install 3” Asphalt Average - 22’ X 18’ - 10 Tons @ $242.00/Ton - $2,420.00;Grant Street -- Mill and Install 3’ Asphalt Average - 22’x18’ - 10 Tons @ $242.00 Ton - $2,420.00, and Broad Street - North Side Approx 100 ‘ - $12,600 roughly -- created a project which calculated to approximately $24,000 - 25,000, and was determined for activation. NEXT AGENDA: APPROVAL OF MINUTES APPROVAL OF CLAIMS PLANNING & ZONING: APPLICATIONS FOR BUILDING PERMITS AS SUBMITTED DEMOLITION PROJECT CLEAN-UP/VEHICLES EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY/ JOB DISCRIPTION/WAGE CAMERA FOR PARK SURVEILLANCE) PARK PLANS TENNIS COURT PLANS MOVED TO SECOND MEETING IN JULY (15TH): GENERAL UTILITY EASEMENT AGREEMENT (Borgman/Hughes) & ORDINANCES # 478/479 There being no further business, a motion was made by Neumann at 7:35 PM to adjourn. The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved July 15, 2025. Mayor: Tim Sedlacek (Hearing/Regular Session) City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Hearing/Regular Session)

June 3, 2025 Regular Session: 7:00 PM - Blue Springs City Hall --Mayor Sedlacek called the meeting to order, and roll call was taken. PRESENT: Mayor Sedlacek, Council members Neumann, Rainey, Reedy. Riensche ABSENT: OTHERS PRESENT: Employee Milton Pike, Verlyn Dodge Notice of the Regular Hearing/meeting was given in advance by posting in at least three public places as shown by the certificate of posting placed on file. Notice of the hearing/meeting was simultaneously given to the Mayor and all members of the City Council and a copy of their acknowledgment of receipt and agenda are placed on file. Availability of the agenda was communicated in the advance notice and in the advance notice to the Mayor and City Council of the hearing/meeting. Motion (Neumann) , second (Riensche), 4-0 affirmative vote to approve the minutes of the May 20, 2025 Regular meeting of Mayor and Council. Motion (Riensche), second (Neumann), 4-0 affirmative vote to approve claims as follow: Direct Bank Payment - Internal Revenue Service (941) - $2,409.82; Payroll: $7,584.25; Abbott Portable Toilets - $90.00; Blue Springs Cemetery(Annual Taxes) - $2,800.00; Blue Springs Rural Fire Dept. (Annual Taxes) - $2,900.00; Constellation Energy -$33.80; First State Insurance (Workers’ Comp Audit) - $900.00; NE Dept. of Revenue (501N) - 363.65; Milton Pike (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Milton Pike (Postage Reimb./Water Sample) $31.95; Security First Bank (Pike/IRA) - $55.00; Temps Disposal Service (Mandatory) - $2,697.00; Milford Woutzke (Tel. Comp.) - 25.00; City of Wymore (Tower) - $1,597.33; T0TAL CLAIMS: $21,512.80. PLANNING & ZONING: APPLICATIONS FOR BUILDING PERMITS AS SUBMITTED: No new applications. Members acknowledged and accepted the resignation of Connie Mewes from the Planning and Zoning Commission, and thanked her for her dedicated service and steadfast adherence to policy. Mayor Sedlacek asked that names of possible replacement candidates be brought forward at the next Regular meeting. DEMOLITION PROJECT: No new information. CLEAN-UP/VEHICLES: Two courtesy letters (for weeds) were requested, and fencing for open trenches at a building site (McMurray/OPAT) was recommended by Dodge. Sedlacek will contact involved parties. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY/ JOB DISCRIPTION/WAGE: No new information. CAMERA FOR PARK SURVEILLANCE) (Must be completed and reported for LARM Safety Grant reimbursement by Sept 30th): Diode will be on site Thursday (June 5) to review the situation/initiate a plan. CATTLEMANS’ BALL WELCOME BANNER/ANY REMAINING CONCERNS: Concerns/Review: City banner scheduled to be put in place 6/4 (Reedy). Norris will be on site Wednesday (8:30 AM June 4) to hang the banner, and will take it down later. It is hoped that the weather will not cause the banner to be taken down prior to Sam Wymore Days. The efforts of Mary Ells, Shirley Martin, and associates were described as “fantastic” (Radar) and all agreed that the painting, flowers, signs, etc. highly increased the appeal of the community. The enthusiasm, ability, interest, and follow-thru were highly commended and very much appreciated by all members. PARK PLANS (DISCUSSION/ AS NEEDED): No new information. TENNIS COURT PLANS (DISCUSSION/PLANS AS NEEDED): No official plans at this time during the determination of interest period, but it was noted (Reedy) that planned changes should keep impact to the cabin in mind. Mayor Sedlacek also reminded members to use prudence when electing to pursue major changes, be it in regard to equipment, the tennis court, or other issues, and to not only take advantage of grant opportunities, but to begin pursuit of other money making possibilities by the City. NEXT AGENDA: APPROVAL OF MINUTES APPROVAL OF CLAIMS PLANNING & ZONING: APPLICATIONS FOR BUILDING PERMITS AS SUBMITTED DEMOLITION PROJECT CLEAN-UP/VEHICLES PAPA B’S EASEMENT (WITULSKI LEGAL DESCRIPTION; EASEMENT/VACATE ROAD -- ORDINANCE # 478 EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY/ JOB DISCRIPTION/WAGE CAMERA FOR PARK SURVEILLANCE) PARK PLANS TENNIS COURT PLANS There being no further business, a motion was made by Neumann at 7:26 PM to adjourn. The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved June 17, 2025. Mayor: Tim Sedlacek (Hearing/Regular Session) City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Hearing/Regular Session)

May 20, 2025 Regular Session: 7:00 PM - Blue Springs City Hall --Mayor Sedlacek called the meeting to order, and roll call was taken. PRESENT: Mayor Sedlacek, Council members Neumann, Rainey, Reedy. Riensche ABSENT: OTHERS PRESENT: Attorney Andy Carothers, Employee Pike, Mary Ells, Dean Cole, Carlee Fiddes, Delferd Schlake, Carolyn Schlake Notice of the Regular Hearing/meeting was given in advance by posting in at least three public places as shown by the certificate of posting placed on file. Notice of the hearing/meeting was simultaneously given to the Mayor and all members of the City Council and a copy of their acknowledgment of receipt and agenda are placed on file. Availability of the agenda was communicated in the advance notice and in the advance notice to the Mayor and City Council of the hearing/meeting. Motion (Riensche) , second (Neumann), 4-0 affirmative vote to approve the minutes of the May 6, 2025 Regular meeting of Mayor and Council. Motion (Neumann), second (Riensche), 4-0 affirmative vote to approve claims as follow: Direct Bank Payment - NE Dept of Revenue (10) - $125.05; Payroll - $2,577.80; Black Hills Energy - $60.21; Constellation Energy - $128.64; Fairbury Journal-News - $63.80; LARM - $1,163.72; Lauby Plumbing/Heating/Air - $11.99; Municipal Supply - $223.07; Nationwide - $100.00; NE Public Health Environmental Lab - $15.00; Milton Pike - (Postage Reimb - Water Sample) - $31.95; Postmaster (Cert Letters) - $14.55; Katherine Roche (Reimb.) (Cert Letters - Return receipt) - 12.30; Security First Bank - (Pike/IRA) - $55.00; Norris Public Power - $1,014.14; O’Reilly Auto Parts - $25.41; Roehr’s Machinery - $22.24; Visa - $409.72; Windstream - $110.39; Win water - $95.03; TOTAL CLAIMS: $ 6,260.01. PLANNING & ZONING: APPLICATIONS FOR BUILDING PERMITS AS SUBMITTED: No new applications. DEMOLITION PROJECT: 30 days from controlled burn date - rubble may be disposed of. -- By Jared Epp? (Andy will contact) or by City. Andy will contact family member about preferred disposition of scrap metal on the property. Foundation will be taken out and hole backfilled. A plan will be put in place for the cellar. Two other properties are in line for considerations of controlled burn. CLEAN-UP/VEHICLES: One property owner has removed all vehicles from property (prior to August court date. Plans are in the works to remove all scrap iron from the outside property and that stored inside the structure. In other matters, the semi trailer is being filed in District Court; log splitter removed, stock truck has been sold. 3 boats remain which should be acceptable if covered (Pike will talk to) , and tall brome and blue grass needs yet to be cut. Courtesy and certified letters were sent requesting removal of a vehicle, but no response has been received. The next stage of the process will be determined by continued non-compliance. Another property- behind garage/debris) is under review for action. PAPA B’S EASEMENT (WITULSKI LEGAL DESCRIPTION; EASEMENT, ORDINANCE # 478 WILL INCLUDE PROVISIONS FOR VACATING THE ROAD; Carothers to meet with Witulski on Thursday to obtain legal description. Review/approval of Ordinance # 478 (Easements/vacating procedure) will be scheduled for the second meeting in June (17th Carothers unable to attend June 3rd meeting.) EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY/ JOB DISCRIPTION/WAGE: Narrative considerations: Certifications completed after six months, wage based on qualifications and experience, etc. CAMERA FOR PARK SURVEILLANCE): Cost analysis to be completed (Diode-Diller, per Sedlacek). CATTLEMANS’ BALL WELCOME BANNER: Reedy brought banner to office. Norris is to help getting it in place ( intersection of Walnut & Broad, diagonal), prior to the Ball, and perhaps prior to Memorial Day. Ells showed a sample flag/banner that has been keyed to the cabin area of information, and told of 8 other banners and 5 feather-tips. Members were impressed by the sample and the idea. Ells asked if it would be acceptable if the small bridge (rails) were painted, and members agreed. Members expressed gratitude to Mary Ells, and Shirley Martin, and all others involved, for the banners, painting the river bridge rails, and the flower containers set around town. Electricity is in the final stages of preparation for lights on the river bridge. EMC WORKERS’COMPENSATION AUDIT/INVOICE: Invoice received for $900 was determined by Carothers as acceptable, and a check will be included in claims at the next regular meeting. CITY PARKS (DEAN COLE): Pre-trial diversion (18 year old with background in maintenance) is available to the City and acceptable by all members (afternoons - Thursday start) to work under the supervision of Cole and/or Pike for various clean up efforts, as may include painting picnic tables, working on grounds /protective barriers for new trees, etc. Cole also touched on other issues: 1. Might it be a good idea to locate the new restroom (grants pending) at Feit Park and renovate the existing one. And also, cleaning of the present bathrooms, either by Linda (Clerk to contact her with a request for input), or another assigned party. 2. Plans could be activated to remove Siberian Elms from draw area. 3. Flags flying (both American, and State, and Pike agreed to work on the project. TENNIS COURT (D. SCHLAKE): Cole identified the interest of Mr. & Mrs. Schlake to utilize the City tennis court for Pickle Ball activity. Schlakes volunteered to temporarily set the court up for pickle ball play, to evaluate interest. Positive outcome could well lead to re-designation of the area for pickle ball (4 court) play, which would be followed by evaluation of needed adjustments/additions to the area to make it accessible and safe for general and even tournament play. Sedlacek has spoken to Pavers regarding work on a low spot, and the work was considered possible, but the approach by necessary equipment could prove difficult. OTHER; Carlee Fiddes refreshed information about the June 21 Humane Society event, and said it may even be a bigger event than initially expected, with 5 surgery tables, and she asked if the City of Blue Springs could provide a letter of support that would be instrumental in their activity, now and in the next round of application for a Morris Foundation grant. Carothers indicated he could provide draft narrative. NEXT AGENDA: APPROVAL OF MINUTES APPROVAL OF CLAIMS PLANNING & ZONING: APPLICATIONS FOR BUILDING PERMITS AS SUBMITTED DEMOLITION PROJECT CLEAN-UP/VEHICLES (Moved to second meeting in June) PAPA B’S EASEMENT (WITULSKI LEGAL DESCRIPTION; EASEMENT/VACATE ROAD -- ORDINANCE # 478 EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY/ JOB DISCRIPTION/WAGE CAMERA FOR PARK SURVEILLANCE) CATTLEMANS’ BALL WELCOME BANNER/ANY REMAINING CONCERNS PARK PLANS TENNIS COURT PLANS There being no further business, a motion was made by Riensche at 7:50 PM to adjourn. The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved June 3, 2025. Mayor: Tim Sedlacek (Hearing/Regular Session) City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Hearing/Regular Session)

May 6, 2025 Regular Session: 7:00 PM - Blue Springs City Hall --Mayor Sedlacek called the meeting to order, and roll call was taken. PRESENT: Mayor Sedlacek, Council members Neumann, Rainey, Reedy. Riensche ABSENT: OTHERS PRESENT: Attorney Andy Carothers, Rex Adams, Dean Cole, Jared Epp, Carlee Fiddes - Beatrice Humane Society, Karen Brave- Animal Rescue, Amy Bolton, -The Purpose - It’s About the Cats Notice of the Regular Hearing/meeting was given in advance by posting in at least three public places as shown by the certificate of posting placed on file. Notice of the hearing/meeting was simultaneously given to the Mayor and all members of the City Council and a copy of their acknowledgment of receipt and agenda are placed on file. Availability of the agenda was communicated in the advance notice and in the advance notice to the Mayor and City Council of the hearing/meeting. Motion (Neumann) , second (Riensche), 4-0 affirmative vote to approve the minutes of the April 15, 2025 Regular meeting of Mayor and Council. Motion (Riensche), second (Neumann), 4-0 affirmative vote to approve claims as follow: Direct Bank Payment - Internal Revenue Service (941) - $2,143.28; Payroll -$ 6,195.92; Barco Municipal Products - $149.41; Jared Epp/Sicily Creek Dirt work - (Demolition Project) - $600.00; Fairbury Journal-News - $95.21; 3 J Pest/Jared Johnson (Mosquito Spraying - seasonal) - $1,612.80; NE Dept. of Revenue (501N) - $286.00; NE Public Health Environmental Labs - $15.00; One-Call Concepts - $13.39; Milton Pike (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Postmaster - $258.00; Security First Bank (Pike/Ira) - $55.00; Temps Disposal Service - (Clean up Day/Mandatory) - $3,619.52; Willet & Carothers - $1,997.60; Win water - $230.89; City of Wymore (Tower) - $1,526.23; Milford Woutzke (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Wymore Oil Company - $20.00; TOTAL CLAIMS: $18,868.25 (AND FROM CDBG account -- ( FINAL-- DD 7)- $5,320.48 (#115) to SENDD for HA 36-37, HM 34-36, LBP 21-23 and to Henning Carpentry $2,400.00 (#116) for Project #003 (Checks to be released upon ACH deposit to CDBG Account.) . PLANNING & ZONING: APPLICATIONS FOR BUILDING PERMITS AS SUBMITTED: No new applications. DEMOLITION PROJECT: Fire Marshal granted controlled burn activity for two properties. Planned for this Saturday 5/10. Jared Epp will remove trees as necessary, shove one house down and to the second for combined burn. Carothers will discuss with owner a plan for separation/sorting debris prior to disposal of after-burn materials following the standard waiting period after a burn. Another property is anticipated to be cleared of scrap metal/other contents and inspected for potential controlled burn in the next go round. CLEAN-UP/VEHICLES: Improvement is ongoing at one location and anticipated to be completed by August 5 in avoidance of a return to court. A courtesy letter to go out (Carothers) for junked vehicles, etc. Three letters - (certified with return receipt) were determined for property owners. PAPA B’S EASEMENT (WITULSKI LEGAL DESCRIPTION; EASEMENT, ORDINANCE # 478 WILL INCLUDE PROVISIONS FOR VACATING THE ROAD: Continuing preparations underway. SENDD: INCOME SURVEY: Procedure in progress. Results to follow as available EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY/ JOB DISCRIPTION/WAGE: Narrative being prepared for Mayor to review. CAMERA (PARK/MAINENANCE BLDG (CONTACT WITH LARM/DIODE): $500 Lean on LARM Safety Grant applied for, approved, with purchase arranged, then installation and reimbursement procedures to follow. Comparison of model requirements (Windstream?) continue. CATTLEMANS BALL WELCOME BANNER ($1200) REVISITED FOR CITY TO MAKE ARRANGEMENTS SEPARATE FROM OPAT: Blue Banner with white writing (2 sided) 85 ‘ with grommets,/rope? Considered and selected. Reedy will complete order ($1,200) with Extreme Motor Sports, and contact Norris Public Power for site approval (attaching between service poles with most aligned adjacency) and assistance with hanging. It was noted that OPAT workers have painted the bridge railing, made preparations for the lights, and it has been asked to put in the City plan to sweep Broad Street (Reedy) and the bridge (Adams) prior to the event. INSURANCE: SHOP: Prior to the meeting Mayor Sedlacek discussed remaining coverage (shop area), and City will be billed additional premium. PARK POTENTIAL PLANS/GRANTS (DEAN COLE); Cole addressed members and provided information and, as may apply, asked for directions/permission (that was then given) for him to pursue funding options in this time of shrinking grant opportunities -- that may exist/remain for projects: 1. Stump removal. 2. Bob Rutan has made kindling boxes for both parks. 3. Interest exists for adding a bench on the concrete dock Feit Park)(and may require a railing) and participation of the Park Committee (Reedy/Riensche) will be included in the plan which would determine precise location, review of sample styles, etc. 4. Reedy and Riensche will also be involved in activities as may be initiated regarding “mud-jacking” of tennis court floor to eliminate water collection problems. 5. Reedy and Riensche , and Pike will be called upon to help determine location for planting new trees (10 between two parks ( Forestry) - May 14th 9 AM) and Cole indicated he would water them for two years. Also discussed was a sign (limestone) for Feit Memorial Park, as Reedy previously discussed with the Chapman family, but also a Brown Sign (State) which would be a cost-effective option while other plans might be still able to be brought to fruition through ongoing negotiations with the Chapman/Feit family. It was also noted that Jared McKeever has recently completed a grant application on behalf of the City for additional funds as needed for the planned new City Park bathroom. Cole requested that he be called regarding situations or other interests involving park concerns. BEATRICE HUMANE SOCIETY; STRAY CAT CONTROL PROGRAMS/OPTION: Presentation was made by Carlee Fiddes of the Beatrice Humane Society, Karen Brave Animal Rescue, and Amy Bolton - The Purrpose- It’s About the Cats in regard of a scheduled TVNR program for approximately 150 stray cats in the Wymore/Blue Springs Area, and that would include vaccinations (as rabies), chipping, Participation (June 21st and some activity prior to the date) includes, but is not limited to 6 vets, 12 technicians, 2 dozen volunteers, and input from local citizenry to promote success of the project. Needs included: a large enclosed, climate controlled area (Fire Station) (Chief McCrimmon will be contacted. Lodging will be needed for participants. Camp sites, B&B possibilities, meals have been offered, K-State surgical trailer *(w 2 tables) will be in use. It was stressed that this is an opportunity that will initially be enacted, but will not be repeated on any timeline. It is hoped that communities will engage in activities, as fundraising, donations and participation in the $40 cost program offered by the Beatrice Humane Society within their ongoing program, as may be supported by City commitment (as a pledge of 75 annually at $40 each) and also by individuals for both strays and for pet cats. It was stressed that the initial project is not a total solution, but the beginning and that, if community engagement stays strong and continues, could over time greatly improve problems existing in the communities due to the stray population, would improve the health and well-being of the cats, as it is an instrumental process in the reduction of cases of feline leukemia and other diseases caused by frequent stray -overpopulation, cat-fighting, spraying and in general, it would improve the community. NEXT AGENDA: APPROVAL OF MINUTES APPROVAL OF CLAIMS PLANNING & ZONING: APPLICATIONS FOR BUILDING PERMITS AS SUBMITTED DEMOLITION PROJECT CLEAN-UP/VEHICLES PAPA B’S EASEMENT (WITULSKI LEGAL DESCRIPTION; EASEMENT, ORDINANCE # 478 WILL INCLUDE PROVISIONS FOR VACATING THE ROAD EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY/ JOB DISCRIPTION/WAGE CAMERA FOR PARK SURVEILLANCE) CATTLEMANS BALL WELCOME BANNER ($1200) REVISITED FOR CITY TO MAKE ARRANGEMENTS SEPARATE FROM OPAT There being no further business, a motion was made by Riensche at 8:40 PM to adjourn. The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved May 20, 2025. Mayor: Tim Sedlacek (Hearing/Regular Session) City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Hearing/Regular Session)

April 15, 2025 Regular Session: 7:00 PM - Blue Springs City Hall -- Council President Reedy called the meeting to order, and roll call was taken. PRESENT: Council members Neumann, Reedy. Riensche ABSENT: Mayor Sedlacek, Council member Rainey OTHERS PRESENT: Attorney Andy Carothers, Rex Adams, Carol Hughes, Mary Ells, Verlyn Dodge Notice of the Regular Hearing/meeting was given in advance by posting in at least three public places as shown by the certificate of posting placed on file. Notice of the hearing/meeting was simultaneously given to the Mayor and all members of the City Council and a copy of their acknowledgment of receipt and agenda are placed on file. Availability of the agenda was communicated in the advance notice and in the advance notice to the Mayor and City Council of the hearing/meeting. Motion (Riensche) , second (Neumann), 3-0 affirmative vote to approve the minutes of the April 1, 2025 Regular meeting of Mayor and Council. Motion (Neumann), second (Riensche), 3-0 affirmative vote to approve claims as follow: Direct Bank Payment - Nebraska Dept. of Revenue (Sales Tax) - $102.01; Payroll - $3,019.15; Black Hills Energy - $71.22; Blobaum & Busboom - (Financial Records Review) - $4,500.00; Fairbury Journal-News - $60.24; Farmers Cooperative - $40.64; LARM (Insurance) - $6,697.00; Lauby Plumbing - $87.89; Patsy Mann - (Meter Deposit Refund) - $19.47 and $58.68; ; NE Dept. of Revenue - Charitable Gaming - (51C) - $557.00; NE UC Fund - $129.56; Norris Public Power - $1,083.63; One-Call Concepts - $11.87; One Property at a Time (Cattleman’s Ball Banner) - $1,000.00 to be voided and topic added back to next agenda to enable City to plan/review design and act independently of OPAT - due to dissimilarity of view between Adams and Reedy ); Milton Pike (Water Sample Postage) - $31.40; Security State Bank - (IRA/Pike) - $55.00; Visa - $591.10; Windstream - $111.72; City of Wymore (Tower/Individual) - $1,686.79; Total Claims: $18,914.37 . PLANNING & ZONING: APPLICATIONS FOR BUILDING PERMITS AS SUBMITTED: Motion (Neumann), second (Riensche), 3-0 affirmative vote to approve Building Permit Application # 25-1 for Ciera Lerma for a fence. Applicant will be notified of approval and fee. DEMOLITION PROJECT: Pending approval of submitted request for a controlled burn (Fire Marshal) and acceptable circumstances (weather/availability of Epp equipment (Carothers to check) for two properties, two dates have been requested 5/10 with alternate of 5/17. Documents are in place for another property, and pending removal of vegetation (trees) and relocation of a tiny home to a safe distance, another house will be included in City/Fire Department plans for controlled burning. Two other properties are being put on the next list for demolition. CLEAN-UP/VEHICLES: An RV has been removed. The property owner was described by Carothers as “cooperative, and good to work with.” One property owner has an April 29th court date. Three clean-up letters (with copies attached to the office copy of the minutes) have been sent. Other properties were discussed and action planned. Behind T. Barker ‘s house a problem was reported by Reedy. Also, another clean-up issue was reported. PAPA B’S EASEMENT (WITULSKI LEGAL DESCRIPTION; EASEMENT, ORDINANCE # 478: Legal description pending, and combination of issues determined. DEAD END ROAD/ AFTER COURT HOUSE RECORD REVIEW: Vacation of street will be included in the previous topic. SENDD: INCOME SURVEY: Contact to be made with SENDD, advising to “Go with what you currently have.” EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: Carothers will work up a general description of Utility Superintendent responsibilities (for advertisement/posting) for the next meeting, and wage is to be discussed at the next Regular meeting as well. SPEED LIMIT SIGN (WALNUT ST) - RAINEY: Pike will be advised to order a new sign. CAMERA (PARK/MAINENANCE BLDG) MC COLERY: Insurance (LARM) will be contacted to see if this could be considered under their Safety (Park) grant provisions. Diode will also be contacted for possibility and pricing. CITY GRAVE DIGGING BILLING (REEDY): Situation resolved. Account is current. NEXT AGENDA: APPROVAL OF MINUTES APPROVAL OF CLAIMS PLANNING & ZONING: APPLICATIONS FOR BUILDING PERMITS AS SUBMITTED DEMOLITION PROJECT CLEAN-UP/VEHICLES PAPA B’S EASEMENT (WITULSKI LEGAL DESCRIPTION; EASEMENT, ORDINANCE # 478 WILL INCLUDE PROVISIONS FOR VACATING THE ROAD SENDD: INCOME SURVEY EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY/ JOB DISCRIPTION/WAGE CAMERA (PARK/MAINENANCE BLDG (CONTACT WITH LARM/DIODE) CATTLEMANS BALL WELCOME BANNER ($1200) REVISITED FOR CITY TO MAKE ARRANGEMENTS SEPARATE FROM OPAT There being no further business, a motion was made by Neumann at 7:25 PM to adjourn. The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved May 6, 2025. Mayor: Tim Sedlacek (Hearing/Regular Session) City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Hearing/Regular Session)

April 1, 2025 Regular Session: 7:00 PM - Blue Springs City Hall -- Mayor Sedlacek called the meeting to order, and roll call was taken. PRESENT: Mayor Sedlacek, Council members Neumann, Rainey, Reedy. Riensche ABSENT: OTHERS PRESENT: Employee Pike, Attorney Andy Carothers,, LARM representative Clint Simmons, Temps representative Shelby Temps, Carol Hughes, Heather McKinney Notice of the Regular Hearing/meeting was given in advance by posting in at least three public places as shown by the certificate of posting placed on file. Notice of the hearing/meeting was simultaneously given to the Mayor and all members of the City Council and a copy of their acknowledgment of receipt and agenda are placed on file. Availability of the agenda was communicated in the advance notice and in the advance notice to the Mayor and City Council of the hearing/meeting. Motion (Neumann) , second (Riensche), 4-0 affirmative vote to approve the minutes of the March 18, 2025 Regular meeting of Mayor and Council. Motion (Riensche), second (Neumann), 4-0 affirmative vote to approve claims as follow: Direct Bank Payment - Internal Revenue Service (941) - $2,021.25; Payroll $4,821.49; Diller Electric - $472.46; Fairbury Journal-News - $56.03; Fossler Excavating - $585.00; NE Dept. of Revenue (941N) - $271.21; Milton Pike (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Roehr’s Machinery - $369.19; Security First Bank - (Pike/IRA) - $55.00; Temps Disposal Service (Mandatory) - $2,603.00; Win water - $976.05; Milford Woutzke (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; T0TAL CLAIMS: $12,280.68. SEPARATE AND SPECIFIC CLAIM: Following acknowledgement that four or five witnesses are available to dispute the Windstream claim, and advisement of Attorney Carothers, a motion (Reedy), second (Riensche), and a 4-0 affirmative vote was cast in decision NOT to approve Windstream Claim for Damaged Property (Ref. No.. 240821211710WS01 for $1,062.90). PLANNING & ZONING: APPLICATIONS FOR BUILDING PERMITS AS SUBMITTED: An application for a fence (#25-1 - Ciera Lerma) has not yet received the recommendation of the P & Z Commission, therefore a meeting will be set for the P & Z for 6:30 PM on April 15th, after which meeting the Council will officially render their decision at the Regular meeting that follows. In another matter, (Office Record: McMurray, Adams) reevaluation will be conducted to assure setback, and other requirements are being met at the building site. DEMOLITION PROJECT: Pending approval of Fire Marshal (if compliant with McCrimmon paperwork) controlled burn will be subject to controlled burn May 7 or, if necessary, May 14, as becomes conditionally advisable. Signatures have been acquired for another property and scheduling will be arranged for controlled burning. CLEAN-UP/VEHICLES: Spring Clean Up day is set to begin on April 16th, and all residential customers will receive compliance guidelines by mail within a couple days. From the current list of requested clean-up actions: 1. A camper is scheduled for removal on April 2. A semi trailer illegally parked on R-1 classification property is to be moved by April 8, and not to another R-1 classification location, or court action will be scheduled. 3. Another property from which several refractions have been removed, but with remaining concerns (stock truck, boats, log splitter) is to receive (by request of Reedy) another letter from Carothers. PAPA B’S EASEMENT (WITULSKI LEGAL DESCRIPTION; EASEMENT, ORDINANCE # 478: Narrative will be refined, signature of owners will be accomplished, and the 30’ easement will be completed shortly. DEAD END ROAD/ AFTER COURT HOUSE RECORD REVIEW: Report is anticipated at the next Regular meeting. HANDICAPPED PARKING SPOT (REEDY): A handicapped parking spot was determined (motion by Reedy, second by Neumann, and approved by a 4-0 affirmative vote) , with sign, blue lines painted, etc in front of City Hall. Mayor Sedlacek clarified that the spot was not requested by him, nor is he likely to use it. ASPHALT GRINDING (SEVERAL STREET LOCATIONS: No action taken at this time. Removed from agenda. ANNUAL INSURANCE DUE IN APRIL/ CHANGE?/OUT FOR BIDS?: LARM - Resolution #2025-1, Interlocal Agreement: Clint Simmons gave the presentation for LARM, which included: comparison to City’s current coverage (EMC) , with LARM not having wind and hail deductible, and having an annual $500 safety grant, and the annual cost comparison approximately 21T for EMC and 13T for LARM. After discussion, a motion (Reedy), second (Neumann) was a 4-0 affirmative vote approved/accepted/ authorized for Mayoral signature Resolution 2025-1 and bound coverage to a 3 year commitment). The Interlocal Agreement was approved for Mayoral signature by motion (Reedy), second (Riensche), and a 4-0 affirmative vote. Initial premium will be pro-rated to the end of the fiscal year, and renewed in the new fiscal year. Property will be evaluated, with replacement cost preferred. All concerns will be reviewed and the findings reported. Exact calculations will follow in a timely fashion. SENDD HOUSING/OTHER PROGRAMS: In order to determine CDBG compliance, an income survey will need to be completed. Information packets (with sample surveys) were provided to members for their review and input at the next Regular meeting. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: Carothers will work up an advertisement for a utilities employee, taking in mind that Employee Pike is planning toward his retirement and someone will need to work with him to gain familiarity with procedures/actions/workload, and would need to be, within 6 months or so certification qualified in water, sewer, waste water. TEMPS DISPOSAL/RATE INCREASE: Shelby Temps gave the presentation, which included rational for increase to take effect the next billing period, (increased landfill charges) and which resulted in increases of one dollar for four container options: 96 Gal., 65 Gal, and customer’s own container with handles/lid, and second Temps container. A motion (Riensche), second (Reedy), and a 4-0 affirmative vote approved the request. After discussion, a motion of reconsideration was made (Riensche), second (Neumann), and a 4-0 affirmative vote made determination and approved the City to add one dollar for each category for City calculation and posting to accounts. Total charges thereby will be: : 96 gallon container $22.00; 65 gallon container $20.00, a customer’s own container with lid and handles $16.00 and a second Temps container $13.00 --- beginning on the next month’s billing. CATTLEMANS BALL BANNER (City Obligation: $1,000) - per REX: Motion (Reedy), second (Neumann), 4-0 vote to approve the City expenditure of $ 1,000 for the banner for the Cattleman’s Ball banner, but request was made (Reedy) that the design be evaluated by Council before the product is manufactured. NEXT AGENDA: APPROVAL OF MINUTES APPROVAL OF CLAIMS PLANNING & ZONING: APPLICATIONS FOR BUILDING PERMITS AS SUBMITTED DEMOLITION PROJECT CLEAN-UP/VEHICLES PAPA B’S EASEMENT (WITULSKI LEGAL DESCRIPTION; EASEMENT, ORDINANCE # 478 DEAD END ROAD/ AFTER COURT HOUSE RECORD REVIEW SENDD: INCOME SURVEY EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY SPEED LIMIT SIGN (WALNUT ST) - RAINEY CAMERA (PARK/MAINENANCE BLDG) MC COLERY There being no further business, a motion was made by Neumann at 8:10 PM to adjourn. The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved April 15, 2025. Mayor: Tim Sedlacek (Hearing/Regular Session) City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Hearing/Regular Session)

================================================================================================================================================ NOTICE TO ALL BLUE SPRINGS WATER CUSTOMERS: THE 2024 ANNUAL WATER QUALITY REPORT CERTIFICATION OF DISTRIBUTION FOR January 1 TO DECEMBER 31, 2024, WHICH ADDRESSES SOURCE WATER ASSESSMENT AVAILABILITY, SOURCES OF DRINKING WATER, CONTAMINANTS THAT MAY BE PRESENT IN SOURCE WATER, DRINKING WATER HEALTH NOTES, AND HOW TO READ THE WATER QUALITY DATA TABLE, UNITS IN THE TABLE, AS: COPPER, LEAD, ARSENIC, BARIUM. COMBINED RADIUM, FLUORIDE, NITRATE-NITRATE, SELENIUM, SULFATE IS NOW AVAILABLE BY POSTING AT THE BLUE SPRINGS CITY HALL, BLUE SPRING POST OFFICE, AND BLUE SPRINGS SECURITY FIRST BANK. PLEASE REVIEW THE REPORT, AND IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL THE BLUE SPRING WATER DEPARTMENT FOR CLARIFICATION (AT (402) 645-3539). ===================================================================================================================================================

March 4, 2025 Regular Session: Mayor Sedlacek called the meeting to order, and roll call was taken. PRESENT: Mayor Sedlacek, Council members Neumann, Reedy, Riensche ABSENT: OTHERS PRESENT: Rex Adams, Employee Pike, Ronnie Rainey Notice of the Regular Hearing/meeting was given in advance by posting in at least three public places as shown by the certificate of posting placed on file. Notice of the hearing/meeting was simultaneously given to the Mayor and all members of the City Council and a copy of their acknowledgment of receipt and agenda are placed on file. Availability of the agenda was communicated in the advance notice and in the advance notice to the Mayor and City Council of the hearing/meeting. Motion (Neumann) , second (Riensche), 3-0 affirmative vote to approve the minutes of the February 18, 2025 Regular meeting of Mayor and Council. Motion (Riensche), second (Neumann), 3-0 affirmative vote to approve claims as follow: Direct Bank Payment - Internal Revenue Service (941) - $2,164.79; Payroll - $4,821.49; Blue Valley Door -$256.48; Fairbury Journal - News - $149.62; Holmesville Welding & Farm Repair - $150.00; NE Dept. of Revenue (501N) - $296.00; One-Call Concepts - $1.64; Milton Pike (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Milton Pike - $31.95 (Water Sample Postage Reimb.); Postmaster - $258.00; Security First Bank (Pike/IRA) - $55.00; Temps Disposal (Mandatory) - $2,537.00; Willet & Carothers - $1,441.00; Winwater - $57.75; Milford Woutzke - (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Wymore, City of - (Tower) - $1,477.69; TOTAL CLAIMS: $13.748.41.. SEDLACEK TO BRING FORWARD COUNCIL CANDIDATE’S NAME: Mayor Sedlacek brought forward the name of Ronnie Rainey. Approval was given within a motion (Riensche), second (Reedy) and a 3-0 affirmative vote. OATH OF OFFICE/COUNCIL MEMBER: Arrangements will be made for Carothers to administer the Oath of Office either at his office, or at the next Regular meeting (March 18.). PLANNING & ZONING: APPLICATIONS FOR BUILDING PERMITS AS SUBMITTED: No new applications. DEMOLITION PROJECT: One property has reached the deadline for clean-up after a controlled burn. (Office Record: Rutti). Arrangements will be made by the City. CLEAN-UP/VEHICLES: Word will be given to Carothers to file charges for several locations. CATTLEMEN’S BALL/WELCOME/BANNER ACROSS STREET, 4x8 SIGN AT CITY STONE SIGN: LIGHTS - COOPERATIVE EFFORT WITH ONE PROPERTY AT A TIME: Product pricing is underway for materials planned. OPAT was approved for a grant. OPAT part - $7,000. Plans to make choices appropriate for multi-events. . PAPA B’S EASEMENT (WITULSKI LEGAL DESCRIPTION; EASEMENT, ORDINANCE # 478: No new information. DEAD END ROAD/ AFTER COURT HOUSE RECORD REVIEW: No new information. HANDICAPPED PARKING SPOT (REEDY): Review continues. ASPHALT GRINDING (SEVERAL STREET LOCATIONS]: No new information. Pending return contact. Halls Bros (Reedy) will be contacted regarding a street situation on 2nd street ( large, deep cracks in street). ANNUAL INSURANCE DUE IN APRIL/ CHANGE?/OUT FOR BIDS? : Pending contact and information from Alarm (Clint Simmons) . SENDD HOUSING/OTHER PROGRAMS (Reedy): Reedy will be meeting with representatives soon, regarding housing opportunities,/other. NEXT AGENDA: APPROVAL OF MINUTES APPROVAL OF CLAIMS OATH OF OFFICE/COUNCIL MEMBER PLANNING & ZONING: APPLICATIONS FOR BUILDING PERMITS AS SUBMITTED DEMOLITION PROJECT CLEAN-UP/VEHICLES PAPA B’S EASEMENT (WITULSKI LEGAL DESCRIPTION; EASEMENT, ORDINANCE # 478 DEAD END ROAD/ AFTER COURT HOUSE RECORD REVIEW HANDICAPPED PARKING SPOT (REEDY) ASPHALT GRINDING (SEVERAL STREET LOCATIONS] ANNUAL INSURANCE DUE IN APRIL/ CHANGE?/OUT FOR BIDS? SENDD HOUSING/OTHER PROGRAMS DRY ERASE BOARD (REEDY) EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY There being no further business, a motion was made by Neumann at 7:15 PM to adjourn. The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved March 18, 2025. Mayor: Tim Sedlacek (Hearing/Regular Session) City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Hearing/Regular Session)

February 18, 2025 Regular Session: Mayor Sedlacek called the meeting to order, and roll call was taken. PRESENT: Mayor Sedlacek, Council members Neumann, Reedy, Riensche ABSENT: OTHERS PRESENT: Rex Adams Notice of the Regular Hearing/meeting was given in advance by posting in at least three public places as shown by the certificate of posting placed on file. Notice of the hearing/meeting was simultaneously given to the Mayor and all members of the City Council and a copy of their acknowledgment of receipt and agenda are placed on file. Availability of the agenda was communicated in the advance notice and in the advance notice to the Mayor and City Council of the hearing/meeting. Motion (Riensche) , second (Neumann), 3-0 affirmative vote to approve the minutes of the February 4, 2025 Regular meeting of Mayor and Council. Motion ( Neumann), second (Reedy), 3-0 affirmative vote to approve claims as follow: Direct Bank Payment - Ne Dept. of Revenue (10) - $96.30; Payroll - $3,103.77; Black Hills Energy - $95.97: Constel Energy - $238.19; Fairbury Journal News - $51.82; Lauby Plumbing - $4.37; Nebraska Public Health Labs - $7.00: Norris Public Power - $1,170.79; Milton Pike - $63.35 (Postage Reimb. Wtr. Sample); Security First Bank - (Ira/Pike) - $55.00; Visa - $870.21; Windstream - $104.20; City of Wymore (Tower) - $1,280.11; TOTAL CLAIMS: $7,141.08. SEDLACEK TO BRING FORWARD COUNCIL CANDIDATE’S NAME: No new information. OATH OF OFFICE/COUNCIL MEMBER: No new information. PLANNING & ZONING: APPLICATIONS FOR BUILDING PERMITS AS SUBMITTED: No new applications. DEMOLITION PROJECT: No new information. CLEAN-UP/VEHICLES: No new information. CATTLEMEN’S BALL/WELCOME/BANNER ACROSS STREET, 4x8 SIGN AT CITY STONE SIGN: LIGHTS - COOPERATIVE EFFORT WITH ONE PROPERTY AT A TIME: Grant written by Mary Ells, Shirley Martin, Jodi Adams for post applications, and banner, lights, came to total of $14,000 with one half designated for payment from One Property at a Time. Reedy noted that there would be multiple other annual/special applications for using the items. PAPA B’S EASEMENT (WITULSKI LEGAL DESCRIPTION; EASEMENT, ORDINANCE # 478: No new information. DEAD END ROAD/ AFTER COURT HOUSE RECORD REVIEW: No new information. HANDICAPPED PARKING SPOT (REEDY): Pending receipt of information requested by Reedy. ASPHALT GRINDING (SEVERAL STREET LOCATIONS]: Pending receipt of information requested by Reedy. ANNUAL INSURANCE DUE IN APRIL/ CHANGE?/OUT FOR BIDS?: Sedlacek indicated that Alarm would be contacting the City office about coverage cost. SENDD (RURAL HOUSING PROGRAM): (SENDD provides funding, works with City about lot, City sells house and gives funds back to SENDD revolving program). Reedy will contact SENDD for clarification of this program, and also, an outline of any other programs available. Adams noted that several groups/ individuals have new or renewed interest in building in Blue Springs, as Josh Williams, Husker Development Group, etc. OTHER: A potential grant for the park bathroom project was noted (Adams): Norris NEXT AGENDA: APPROVAL OF MINUTES APPROVAL OF CLAIMS SEDLACEK TO BRING FORWARD COUNCIL CANDIDATE’S NAME OATH OF OFFICE/COUNCIL MEMBER PLANNING & ZONING: APPLICATIONS FOR BUILDING PERMITS AS SUBMITTED DEMOLITION PROJECT CLEAN-UP/VEHICLES CATTLEMEN’S BALL/WELCOME/BANNER ACROSS STREET, 4x8 SIGN AT CITY STONE SIGN: LIGHTS - COOPERATIVE EFFORT WITH ONE PROPERTY AT A TIME PAPA B’S EASEMENT (WITULSKI LEGAL DESCRIPTION; EASEMENT, ORDINANCE # 478 DEAD END ROAD/ AFTER COURT HOUSE RECORD REVIEW HANDICAPPED PARKING SPOT (REEDY) ASPHALT GRINDING (SEVERAL STREET LOCATIONS] ANNUAL INSURANCE DUE IN APRIL/ CHANGE?/OUT FOR BIDS? SENDD HOUSING/OTHER PROGRAMS There being no further business, a motion was made by Neumann at 7:20 PM to adjourn. The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved March 4 , 2025. Mayor: Tim Sedlacek (Hearing/Regular Session) City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Hearing/Regular Session)

February 4, 2025 Regular Session: Mayor Sedlacek called the meeting to order, and roll call was taken. PRESENT: Mayor Sedlacek, Council members Neumann, Reedy, Riensche ABSENT: OTHERS PRESENT: Employee Milton Pike, Verlyn Dodge Notice of the Regular Hearing/meeting was given in advance by posting in at least three public places as shown by the certificate of posting placed on file. Notice of the hearing/meeting was simultaneously given to the Mayor and all members of the City Council and a copy of their acknowledgment of receipt and agenda are placed on file. Availability of the agenda was communicated in the advance notice and in the advance notice to the Mayor and City Council of the hearing/meeting. Motion (Neumann) , second (Riensche), 3-0 affirmative vote to approve the minutes of the January 21, 2025 Regular meeting of Mayor and Council. Motion(Riensche), second (Neumann), 3-0 affirmative vote to approve claims as follow: Direct Bank Payment - Internal Revenue Service (941) -$ 2,714.91; Payroll: $4,821.49; Constellation Energy - $85.42; Fairbury Journal - News - $64.77; Land Survey Tech - $425.00; NE Dept. of Revenue (501N) - $406.00; Ne Public Health Environmental Labs - $15.00; NE Rural Water Association -(Membership) - $200.00; One-Call Concepts $2.03; Milton Pike (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Security First Band (IRA/Pike) - $55.00; Temps Disposal (Mandatory) - $2,534.00: Milford Woutzke - (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; TOTAL CLAIMS $11,373.62. SEDLACEK TO BRING FORWARD COUNCIL CANDIDATE’S NAME: No option yet presented. OATH OF OFFICE/COUNCIL MEMBER: No action. PLANNING & ZONING: APPLICATIONS FOR BUILDING PERMITS AS SUBMITTED: No new applications. DEMOLITION PROJECT: No new information. CLEAN-UP/VEHICLES: Motion (Reedy), second (Riensche), followed by 3-0 affirmative vote for Certified letter ( by Carothers) to one individual. Dodge requested the City to send courtesy letter to individual that she might use to encourage the removal of a fifth-wheel camper left on her property. CITY PARK GRANT APPLICATION RESULTS (IF AVAILABLE): Mayor Sedlacek contacted Jarod McKeever by phone for the outcome of the Morris grant application. McKeever indicated that $20,000 was awarded, bringing pledged funds up (with Area Fund grant) to approx. $50,000. A second cycle application will be made to the Morris Foundation (June) for remaining needed funding, with potential applications for other area grants. Pike suggested that members of the Park Committee (Riensche, Reedy) meet with him at the park (Spring) for determination of location for the structure. CATTLEMENS’ BALL/WELCOME/ BANNER ACROSS STREET, 4x8 SIGN AT CITY STONE SIGN: CITY AND ONE PROPERTY AT A TIME COOPERATIVE EFFORT: No new information. PAPA B’S EASEMENT (WITULSKI LEGAL DESCRIPTION: EASEMENT)/ ORD # 478: No new information available. DEAD END ROAD (AFTER COURT HOUSE RECORD REVIEW: No new information available. HANDICAPPED PARKING SPOT (REEDY): Reedy to contact Fire Marshal for guidelines/requirements. ASPHALT GRINDING (SEVERAL STREET LOCATIONS): Discussion included options: Contact County for grinding? Contact other companies/individuals for cost-analysis? Other: Reedy asked if there were any problems with equipment. Pike told that everything is running, but indicated it might be time to look for a replacement for the dump truck. NEXT AGENDA: APPROVAL OF MINUTES APPROVAL OF CLAIMS SEDLACEK TO BRING FORWARD COUNCIL CANDIDATE’S NAME OATH OF OFFICE/COUNCIL MEMBER PLANNING & ZONING: APPLICATIONS FOR BUILDING PERMITS AS SUBMITTED DEMOLITION PROJECT CLEAN-UP/VEHICLES CATTLEMEN’S BALL/WELCOME/BANNER ACROSS STREET, 4x8 SIGN AT CITY STONE SIGN: LIGHTS - COOPERATIVE EFFORT WITH ONE PROPERTY AT A TIME PAPA B’S EASEMENT (WITULSKI LEGAL DESCRIPTION; EASEMENT, ORDINANCE # 478 DEAD END ROAD/ AFTER COURT HOUSE RECORD REVIEW HANDICAPPED PARKING SPOT (REEDY) ASPHALT GRINDING (SEVERAL STREET LOCATIONS] ANNUAL INSURANCE DUE IN APRIL/ CHANGE?/OUT FOR BIDS? There being no further business, a motion was made by Riensche at 7:27 PM to adjourn. The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved February 18 , 2025. Mayor: Tim Sedlacek (Hearing/Regular Session City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Hearing/Regular Session)