October 18, 2022 The Public Hearing(s) for the Revised Community Redevelopment/Tif/Blight Study and the Regular meeting of Mayor and Council of Blue Springs, Nebraska were held starting at 6:30 PM, October 18, 2022, at the Blue Springs City Hall. PRESENT: Mayor Meyer; Council members Neumann, Reedy Riensche, Sedlacek ABSENT; OTHERS PRESENT: Milton Pike, Attorneys Andrew Willis and Andy Carothers, Curt Hagerman, Rex Adams, Jordie Cary, Warren Barton, Bev Atwater, Tammy Lantz,Roberta Hopkins, Carol Hughes, Connie Mewes, Bob Allen, Derek Kostal Notice of the Public Hearing (was posted in three places as well as published in the Beatrice Daily Sun -and mailed to various political subdivisions as required by statute) and /Regular 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. Following the 6:30 PM Planning & Zoning Public Hearing for the REVISED COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT/TIF/BLIGHT STUDY, wherein an overview was provided by Attorney Andrew Willis (Cline-Williams)d Attorney Andy Carothers, and a Question and Answer Session clarified related issues, resulting in the review of Resolution #2022-PC1 (Blight and Substandard Declaration) that was ultimately approved (Motion: Kostal, Second: Reedy, vote 5-0 affirmative) and Resolution 2022-PC2 (General Redevelopment Plan) was approved (Motion: Kostal, Second: Reedy, vote 5-0 affirmative, determination was made that criterion was met to recommend adoption of the plan by Mayor and Council. The Community Development Agency meeting for the- REVISED COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT/TIF/ BLIGHTSTUDY was opened : (Motion : Reedy, second: Neumann, vote 4-0 affirmative )- at 7.16PM. A Question and Answer session was held for review and recommendation of the General Redevelopment Plan, and Resolution (#2022-CDA1 (General Redevelopment Plan) with (Motion: Reedy, Second: Riensche, 4-0 affirmative vote to approve and followed by a motion to close the Public Hearing and open the Public Hearing of Mayor and Council: (Motion: Riensche, Second: Neumann, 4-0 affirmative vote). Recommendations of the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Community Development Agency were considered. Discussion ensued and remaining questions were answered. Resolution #2022-03 (Blight and Substandard Declaration)and Resolution #2022-04 (General Redevelopment Plan) were reviewed favorably. A motion (Riensche), second (Neumann) and 4-0 affirmative vote closed the Public Hearing and moved proceedings to Regular Session. REVISED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT/TIF/ BLIGHT STUDY: A motion (Reedy), second (Neumann) and a 4-0 affirmative vote approved Resolution 2022-03. A question arose (Adams) regarding potential inclusion of an area at the river dam, and information was provided, but resulted in no immediate recommendations of change. A motion (Neumann), second (Riensche) and 4-0 affirmative vote approved Resolution 2022-04. Motion (Neumann), second (Reedy ), and vote (4-0 affirmative) to approve as sent minutes for the October 4, 2022 Regular meeting. Motion (Neumann), second (Reedy ), and vote (4-0 affirmative) to approve claims as follow: Direct Bank Payment - NE Dept. of Revenue (10) - $88.75; Payroll - $2,480.84; Abbott Portable Toilets - $375.00; Beatrice Daily Sun - $40.50; Black Hills Energy - $42.01; NE Public Health Environmental Labs - $15.00; Norris Public Power - $995.01; Milton Pike (Postage Reimb. - Water Sample) - $27.70; Roehr’s Machinery - $136.95; Security First Bank (Pike-IRA) - $55.00; Visa - $1,049.25; Willet & Carothers - $1,398.89; Windstream - $83.70; TOTAL CLAIMS: $6,788.60. WATER PROJECT/STATE REVOLVING FUND: Council member Reedy suggested that two members (himself and Sedlacek) get together with Employee Pike prior to the next Regular meeting to get his recommendations of most immediate projects of those listed in the Gilmore plans. No objections were raised. PLANNING & ZONING (MEMBER RESIGNATIONS/NEW MEMBERS (discussion as may apply): No new applications. Resignation of Bob Allen and Becky Reedy - effective current date, was acknowledged, and appreciation was expressed for their service on the P & Z Commission. Remaining also appreciated members are Fred Laber and Connie Mewes, and new members are Derek Kostal, Deb Dorn, and Curt Hagerman. DEMOLITION PROJECT: Demolition continues on one property. Demolition to begin (potentially) in the next week with Bockman representative to be on site ( two people for two days at City cost) to oversee the separation of asbestos from other debris (siding mostly, some flooring) and disposal methods. The level of asbestos at the site required NESHAP designation/procedures. Temps will dispose of some debris there in Beatrice (Morning). Additionally, OPAT bargaining has lowered the disposal of some debris from $47 a ton to $30 a ton. Andy will continue contact with Hubka in regard to another property regarding necessary testing that remains. Another property will be on the next round of demolition, (a large undertaking - possibly to use C & D rather than regular landfill) but the timeline is dependent on the removal of contents by the property owner prior to action beyond basic testing. Carothers has sent a “request for inspection” letter to a property owner with Mayor Meyer questioning the timeline for that action based on a decision at the previous Regular meeting (he was absent) as being out of correlation with the standard timeline of nuisance notifications. CLEAN-UP: Actions: 1. Complaint filed 2. Filing in District Court. Mewes told of people living in campers. She also addressed the topic of mobile homes, and discussion disclosed that no single trailers are allowed, doubles must be HUD approved, but newer models of mobile and modular homes are allowed as long as specifications are met. Sedlacek asked that he be allowed to talk to one property owner before further action is taken on his clean-up issues, and members were in agreement. CITY SLOGAN: The request for input will be on the next Library newsletter thanks to Austin Jackson, Wymore Librarian, and Riensche indicated that the public is invited to contact her or they may contact the City Office with input, WATER BILL - ROBERTA HOPKINS: Overall, the last water bills (Sept) were higher than usual for the reading period (some considerably) and Employee Pike has been doing some check-readings, and will, respond to requests from Roberta Hopkins, Carol Hughes, and Derek Kostal for re-readings. NEXT AGENDA: WATER PROJECT/STATE REVOLVING FUND PLANNING & ZONING DEMOLITION PROJECT CLEAN-UP CITY SLOGAN There being no further business, a motion was made by Neumann at 8:35 PM to adjourn. The minutes of the Public Hearings and the Regular meeting were read and approved November 1, 2022. Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Public Hearings/Regular Session) City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Public Hearings/Regular Session)

October 4, 2022 The Regular meeting of Mayor and Council of Blue Springs, Nebraska was held at 7:00 PM, October 4, 2022, at the Blue Springs City Hall. PRESENT: Council members Neumann, Reedy Riensche, Sedlacek ABSENT; Mayor Meyer OTHERS PRESENT: Milton Pike, Attorney Andy Carothers, Rex Adams, Curt Hagerman, Devon/Deb Dorn Notice of the Regular meeting/hearing 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. Council President Reedy called the Regular meeting/hearing to order at 7:00 PM. Motion (Neumann), second (Sedlacek), and vote (4-0 affirmative) to approve as sent minutes for the September 20, 2022 Regular meeting. Motion (Neumann), second (Sedlacek), and vote (4-0 affirmative) to approve claims as follow: Direct Bank Payment - Internal Revenue Service (941) - $2,275.80; Payroll -- 3,783.78; Beatrice Daily Sun - $179.44; Beatrice Iron & Metal - $27.20; Constellation Energy - $7.38; Ideus Tree Service - $700.00; NE Dept. of Revenue (941N) - $383.24; NE UC Fund -$13.02; One-Call concepts, Inc. - $12.72; Milton Pike (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Security First Bank (Pike/IRA) - $110.00; Temps Disposal (Mandatory) - $2,466.00; Milford Woutzke (Tel. Comp.)- $5.00; Wymore, City of (Tower/Individual) - $1,195.05; Wymore Super Foods - $13.12; TOTAL CLAIMS: $11,196.75. REVISED COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT/TIF/ BLIGHT STUDY: Per arrangements by Carothers, Public Hearings of P & Z (6:30 PM) and Council (7:00 PM) scheduled for October 18th, 2022 at Blue Springs City Hall. Sept 30th was publication of first notice of hearings. Second notice of hearings to be published Oct 7th. Carothers prepared notices to all involved authorities (ESU, SECC, etc.) to assure full compliance with requirements. WATER PROJECT/STATE REVOLVING FUND: Members will be provided copies of the plan for review and commentary at the next Regular meeting. PLANNING & ZONING / NEW MEMBER ON P & Z COMMISSION: Notice of resignation was given by two members of the Planning & Zoning Commission (Bob Allen & Becky Reedy), both which will be effective following the October 18th Public Hearing of the Commission. Contingent on resignations, the following individuals were nominated for the P & Z Commission: Derek Kostal by motion (Reedy), second (Neumann), and a 4-0 affirmative vote; Deb Dorn by motion (Reedy), second (Neumann) and a 4-0 affirmative vote; and Curt Hagerman by motion (Reedy), second (Neumann), and 4-0 affirmative vote. DEMOLITION PROJECT: Per Adams, “Asbestos out” of one structure. Squares of asbestos and in basement to be removed at one location. And OPAT will give fuel donation to the City at the close of the demolition project. Regarding another location, per Carothers - NESHAP filed because of asbestos (Friday - with 10-day waiting period)- “soonest the 10th,’ Bockman to assist Employee Pike to separate asbestos. Shelby Temps will take qualifying waste if to Beatrice, not if to Milford. OPAT will pay for roll off at the time of associated. Another property was brought up and described as needing attention for review of “unsafe building” and building inspection request (Carothers). Per Adams, OPAT will pay for the inspection. CLEAN-UP: One property is to be filed in District Court. Another property to be filed in County Court. OTHER: $20,000 City Park Grant has been awarded (Dean Cole applied on behalf of City). Another grant has been prepared for Feit Park (benches, etc) (Dean Cole applied). Employee Pike has scraped saplings from Feit Park, and it has received positive comments. It was noted that the University Outdoor Adventure Classes “enjoy coming down here.” Pike will utilize some of the limestone from demolitions in a park landscaping project. NEXT AGENDA: 7:00 PM PUBLIC HEARING - REVISED COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT/TIF/ BLIGHT STUDY (following 6:30 PUBLIC HEARING OF PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION And to be followed by Regular Session: REDEVELOPMENT/TIF/ BLIGHT STUDY (as applies) WATER PROJECT/STATE REVOLVING FUND PLANNING & ZONING (MEMBER RESIGNATIONS/NEW MEMBERS (as may apply) DEMOLITION PROJECT CLEAN-UP CITY SLOGAN 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 October 18, 2022. Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Regular Session) City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session)

September 20, 2022 The Regular meeting of Mayor and Council of Blue Springs, Nebraska was held at 7:00 PM, September 20, 2022, at the Blue Springs City Hall. PRESENT: Mayor Meyer; Council members Neumann, Reedy Riensche, Sedlacek ABSENT; OTHERS PRESENT: Milton Pike, Derek Kostal Notice of the Regular meeting/hearing 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. Mayor Meyer called the Regular meeting/hearing to order at 7:00 PM. Motion (Neumann), second (Riensche), and vote (4-0 affirmative) to approve as sent minutes for the 2022-2023 Budget Hearing as well as the Regular meeting, both held on September 6, 2022. Motion (Riensche), second (Neumann ), and vote (4-0 affirmative) to approve claims as follow: Direct Payment: NE Dept. of Revenue (10) - $100.10; Payroll - $2,445.65; Beatrice Daily Sun - $62.78; Circle D Mfg - 400.00; Black Hills Energy - $40.89; Constellation Energy - $5.27; Lauby Plumbing - $38.20; NE U.C. Fund - $19.46; Norris Public Power - $1,020.30; Milton Pike (Postage Reimb - Water Sample) - $27.40; Postmaster - $208.00; Visa - $796.36; Windstream - $84.19; TOTAL CLAIMS: $5,248.60. REVISED COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT/TIF/ BLIGHT STUDY: Pending scheduling of P & Z Commission Public Hearing and Public Hearing of Mayor and Council. WATER PROJECT/STATE REVOLVING FUND: Per suggestion of Reedy, discussion of potential backup for leak situations, as: People Services (Riensche to send contact information), Kuhl Trenching, Environmental Services (Kostal to make contact). PLANNING & ZONING: No new applications. At the next Regular meeting -- Derek Kostal to be under consideration for membership on the P & Z Commission. PARK SIGNAGE (FEIT/CITY) DEAN COLE PARTICIPATION - REFERENCE: TOURISM GRANT/ DEPT. OF CORRECTIONS: Riensche to contact Austin (Library) regarding “city slogan.” Reedy to make arrangements for Feit Park signage. WATCHABLE WILDLIFE GRANT (FEIT PARK) - DEAN COLE PARTICIPATION, REFERENCE- NE GAME AND PARK (BENCHES/SAFETY RAIL): No new information. TREE PLAN - DEAN COLE PARTICIPATION, REFERENCE: NE GAME AND PARK, STATEWIDE ARBORIUM: No new information. CLEAN WATER ACT - DEAN COLE PARTICIPATION: REFERENCE - PRAIRIE GRASS, WILD FLOWERS: No new information. DEMOLITION PROJECT : One house demolished. Some cleanup remains. Pike to contact Rex Adams to determine completed paperwork (asbestos) and next location. CLEAN-UP: Certified letters (with 10/4 deadlines) determined for four property owners. NEXT AGENDA: REVISED COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT/TIF/ BLIGHT STUDY WATER PROJECT/STATE REVOLVING FUND PLANNING & ZONING / NEW MEMBER ON P & Z COMMISSION DEMOLITION PROJECT CLEAN-UP 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 October 4, 2022. Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Reguular Session) City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Regular Session) 

BUDGET HEARING MINUTES September 6, 2022 The Budget Hearing of Blue Springs, Nebraska was held the 6th day of September, 2022, at the Blue Springs City Hall. Notice of the budget hearing was published in the Beatrice Daily Sun newspaper on the 1st day of September, 2022. Board Members Present: Mayor: Lonnie Meyer, and Council : Neumann, Reedy, Riensche, Sedlacek Board Members Absent: Others Present: Attorney Carothers, Milton Pike, Rex Adams, Gage County Law Enforcement Officer Sharp, Jennifer Busboom The budget hearing was opened (Motion (Reedy), Second (Neumann), followed by 4-0 affirmative vote) at 7:00 PM. Three copies of the proposed budget statement were available to the public. Jennifer Busboom made a presentation outlining the key provisions of the proposed budget statement as directed in the prepared budget notes (attached), including, but not limited to, a comparison with the prior year’s budget. 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 Reedy, seconded by Neumann , and followed by a 4-0 affirmative vote to adjourn the budget hearing at 7:20 PM. The Special Hearing of Blue Springs, Nebraska was opened: Motion (Reedy), Second (Riensche), followed by a 4-0 affirmative vote - at 7:21 PM on the 6th day of September , 2022, at the Blue Springs City Hall. Notice of the Special Hearing was published in the Beatrice Daily Sun newspaper on the 1st day of September, 2022. Jennifer Busboom presented the information related to the setting of the final tax levy as published. The related resolution # 2022-1 was prepared. The floor was opened for public comment on the tax levy. Public comment ensued. All members of the public wishing to address the governing body were provided a reasonable amount of time to do so. The Special hearing was closed at 7:28 PM by motion (Reedy), second (Riensche), and a 4-0 affirmative vote. The minutes of the Budget Hearing were read and approved September 20, 2022. Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Budget Hearing) City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Budget Hearing) September 6, 2022 The Regular meeting of Mayor and Council of Blue Springs, Nebraska was held immediately upon adjournment of the preceding Budget Hearing, which began at 7:00 PM on the 6th day of September 2022, and continued until all attendee testimony had concluded. PRESENT: Mayor Meyer; Council members Neumann, Reedy Riensche, Sedlacek ABSENT; OTHERS PRESENT: Employee Pike, Attorney Carothers, Rex Adams, Gage County Law Enforcement Officer Sharp, Jennifer Busboom. Notice of the Regular meeting/hearing 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. Mayor Meyer called the Regular meeting/hearing to order at 7:30 PM. Motion (Neumann), second (Reedy), and vote (4-0 affirmative) to approve as sent minutes for the August 16, 2022 Regular meeting. Motion (Neumann), second (Reedy), and vote (4-0 affirmative) to approve claims as follow: Direct Payment - : Internal Revenue Service - (941) - $1,722.76; Payroll - $5,218.26; Beatrice Daily Sun - $55.01: Blobaum & Busboom - (Preliminary Budget) - $1380.00; Blue Springs Fire Dept. - Car Show Sponsorship - NEAPCO Transfer of funds) - $291.60; Circle D Mfg - $125.00; League of NE Municipalities (Membership) - $305.00; NE Dept. of Revenue (501N) - $224.48; NE Public Health Environmental Labs - $15.00; One-Call Concepts - $8.26; O’Reilly Automotive - $90.38; Milton Pike (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Security First Bank (IRA - Pike) - $55.00; Temps Disposal Service (Mandatory) - $2,497.00; Win water - $50.00; Milford Woutzke (Tel. Comp.) - $5.00; Wymore, City of (Tower) - $879.49; Wymore Oil Company - $35.95; TOTAL CLAIMS: $12,983.19. 1% Increase in Restricted Funds Authority: Motion (Reedy), second (Riensche), and followed by a 4-0 affirmative vote to approve increase the total restricted funds authority by an additional 1%. Request for Audit Waiver (if applicable) - Not applicable. Budget Approval: Motion (Riensche), second (Reedy), and followed by a 4-0 affirmative vote to approve the budget. Resolution Setting the Property Tax Request: Resolution # 2022-1 setting the property request was read. (Carothers) . Motion (Reedy), second (Riensche) and followed by approval in a 4-0 affirmative vote to adopt the resolution as presented. REVISED COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT/TIF/ BLIGHT STUDY: Public Hearing of P & Z Commission and Regular meeting address of this topic was cancelled due to unavailability of TIF Lawyer (and other factors) and will be rescheduled. WATER PROJECT/STATE REVOLVING FUND: No new information. PLANNING & ZONING: Application for a building permit #22-6 for a new house (Verlyn & Karen Dodge) was approved (but based on completion of remaining requirement of submission of Surveyor‘s report locating lot corners) in a motion by Reedy, second by Neumann and followed by a 4-0 affirmative vote. . Applicant will be notified of approval and remaining requirements. HOUSING COMMITTEE FOR HOUSING REHABILITATION PROGRAM/ NOMINATION-APPROVAL OF MEMBERS: The name of the following nominees were presented: Riensche, Reedy, Adams. A motion (Sedlacek), second (Neumann), and 4-0 affirmative vote approved selections and contact information will be provided to SENDD. AFFORDABLE HOUSING TRUST (BUILDER/DOWN PAYMENT (SENDD PARTICIPATION): Jim from SENDD sent email to indicate that considerations for this program is scheduled for Spring 2023, and he will plan to attend a meeting to address members about it at a later date. PARK SIGNAGE (FEIT/CITY) DEAN COLE PARTICIPATION - REFERENCE: TOURISM GRANT/DEPT. OF CORRECTIONS: Members are to make contact (Riensche - Library newsletter) to solicit interest in coming up with a design for a Blue Springs symbol. The school was also noted as a viable avenue. Dean Cole is actively pursuing grant application. WATCHABLE WILDLIFE GRANT (FEIT PARK) - DEAN COLE PARTICIPATION, REFERENCE- NE GAME AND PARK (BENCHES/SAFETY RAIL): Dean Cole is actively pursuing a grant application. TREE PLAN - DEAN COLE PARTICIPATION, REFERENCE: NE GAME AND PARK, STATEWIDE ARBORIUM; Dean Cole is actively pursuing a grant application. CLEAN WATER ACT - DEAN COLE PARTICIPATION: REFERENCE - PRAIRIE GRASS, WILD FLOWERS: Flowers, grasses to be planted adjacent but not including the area used for sledding. Dean Cole has received results from a grant application. DEMOLITION PROJECT: Schlake equipment contract to be prepared by Carothers, and will be operated by Pike for approved OPAT houses and City selections, with Bockman to be on site to oversee asbestos removal in a cooperative effort to assure maximum efficiency and avoid the instance of liability issues. CLEAN-UP: Pictures were requested (for Carothers) of several infractions on the list. Tim Hanson unable to continue as Ordinance Officer due to being “down to three” officers, and the City will be going back to the old method of addressing clean-up issues: courtesy letter, certified letter, court appearance.” Carothers is to send another letter to one individual. Two other individuals are expected to be show progress in the near future. KENO - HIGHWAY SIGNAGE: Review revealed that public funds could not be used for this purpose. OPEN BURNING (ANY FOLLOW-UP): No more burning noted. NEXT AGENDA: REVISED COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT/TIF/ BLIGHT STUDY WATER PROJECT/STATE REVOLVING FUND PLANNING & ZONING PARK SIGNAGE (FEIT/CITY) DEAN COLE PARTICIPATION - REFERENCE: TOURISM GRANT/DEPT. OF CORRECTIONS WATCHABLE WILDLIFE GRANT (FEIT PARK) - DEAN COLE PARTICIPATION, REFERENCE- NE GAME AND PARK (BENCHES/SAFETY RAIL) TREE PLAN - DEAN COLE PARTICIPATION, REFERENCE: NE GAME AND PARK, STATEWIDE ARBORIUM CLEAN WATER ACT - DEAN COLE PARTICIPATION: REFERENCE - PRAIRIE GRASS, WILD FLOWERS DEMOLITION PROJECT CLEAN-UP There being no further business, a motion was made by Neumann at 8:20 PM to adjourn. The minutes of the Public Hearing/Regular meeting were read and approved Sept. 20, 2022. Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Hearing/Regular Session) City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Hearing/Regular Session)

August 16, 2022 The Regular meeting of Mayor and Council of Blue Springs, Nebraska was held on the 16th day of August 2022, at 7PM at the Blue Springs City Hall. PRESENT: Mayor Meyer; Council members Neumann, Reedy (arrived after approval of minutes), Riensche, Sedlacek ABSENT; OTHERS PRESENT: Employee Pike, Attorney Carothers, Rex Adams, Dean Cole, Tim Brown, Hope Brown, Steve Borgman Notice of the Regular meeting/hearing 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. Mayor Meyer called the Regular meeting to order at 7 PM. Motion (Neumann), second (Riensche), and vote (3-0 affirmative) to approve as sent minutes for the August 2, 2022 Regular meeting. Motion (Neumann), second (Riensche), and vote (4-0 affirmative) to approve claims as follow: Direct Payment - NE Dept. of Revenue - (10) - $91.67; Payroll - $2,413.48; Beatrice Daily Sun - $78.98; Beatrice Sand & Gravel - $100.44; Black Hills Energy - $40.35; Gage Co. Treasurer (Keno Liquor License/for school district) - $300.00; Hamm Glass - $32.50; Lauby Plumbing, Heating, Air - $39.99; Norris Public Power - $1,017.48; Postmaster - $208.00; Security First Bank - (IRA/Pike) - $55.00; Visa - $1,320.14; Windstream - $85.73; T0TAL CLAIMS: $5,783.76 . PLANNING & ZONING: No new applications. REVISED COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT/TIF/ BLIGHT STUDY: Map with corrected City limits provided to Tim Keelan by Carothers. No other changes noted at this time. Public Hearing of Planning & Zoning Commission tentatively scheduled (providing meeting quorum possible and Carothers to be notified --for-----6:30 PM, City Hall, September 6, 2022. DEMOLITION PROJECT: Schlake equipment available in 2 weeks (Pike -- Operator) for planned demo activity. Schlake would like to have his equipment use broken into two increments. CLEAN-UP: Problem locations were discussed. Carothers to make contact with one property owner One property was identified as a work in progress is to be addressed in District Court. Other properties were identified. Tim Hanson - Ordinance Enforcement Officer for the City will be contacted to determine if his workload has become prohibitive to continuance as the Ordinance Officer, and other options (candidates) may be discussed. Carothers will “reach out” to Hanson for clarification of availability and intent. RESOLUTION 2022-2 - MUNICIPAL ANNUAL CERTIFICATION OF PROGRAM COMPLIANCE 2022: Motion (Neumann,) second (Riensche), followed by reading (by Carothers) and a 4-0 affirmative vote to approve/accept Resolution 2022-2 and authorize signature on Municipal Annual Certification of Program Compliance to Nebraska Board of Public Roads Classifications and Standards 2022. HOUSING COMMITTEE FOR HOUSING REHABILITATION PROGRAM: Determination was made that names of candidates/nominees for the Housing Committee be brought forward at the next Regular meeting. OPEN BURNING (TIM BROWN): Brown addressed members about several events of open burning with black smoke in his neighborhood, and indicated that the Fire Department (A.J. McCrimmon - Fire Chief) was called, and personal requests for stoppage made, but with short-term, minimal corrective response. Review will continue. KENO OPERATOR AGREEMENT and KENO SIGNS (STEVE BORGMAN): Borgman and Mayor Meyer signed a new agreement (with the only change from the original signing being the term date). Borgman requested consideration for sign(s) (Keno Lounge and Grill) to be strategically placed near the highway to encourage participation. Potential assist contacts were identified (Adams) - Tourism. Adams agreed to call. Cole suggested Department of Transportation (Keith Collhill? sp) for determination of type/dimensions/required stipulations for signage. NEXT AGENDA: (Tentative): 6:30 PM - PLANNING & ZONING PUBLIC HEARING (REVISED BLIGHT/REDEVELOPMENT STUDY) followed by: 7:00 P.M. -- 2022-2023 BUDGET HEARING followed by Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council REVISED COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT/TIF/ BLIGHT STUDY WATER PROJECT/STATE REVOLVING FUND PLANNING & ZONING HOUSING COMMITTEE FOR HOUSING REHABILITATION PROGRAM/ NOMINATION-APPROVAL OF MEMBERS AFFORDABLE HOUSING TRUST (BUILDER/DOWN PAYMENT (SENDD PARTICIPATION) PARK SIGNAGE (FEIT/CITY) DEAN COLE PARTICIPATION - REFERENCE: TOURISM GRANT/DEPT. OF CORRECTIONS WATCHABLE WILDLIFE GRANT (FEIT PARK) - DEAN COLE PARTICIPATION, REFERENCE- NE GAME AND PARK (BENCHES/SAFETY RAIL) TREE PLAN - DEAN COLE PARTICIPATION, REFERENCE: NE GAME AND PARK, STATEWIDE ARBORIUM CLEAN WATER ACT - DEAN COLE PARTICIPATION: REFERENCE - PRAIRIE GRASS, WILD FLOWERS DEMOLITION PROJECT CLEAN-UP KENO - HIGHWAY SIGNAGE OPEN BURNING (ANY FOLLOW-UP) There being no further business, a motion was made by Neumann at 7:45 PM to adjourn. The minutes of the Public Hearing/Regular meeting were read and approved Sept. 6, 2022. Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Hearing/Regular Session) City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Hearing/Regular Session)

August 2, 2022 The Regular meeting of Mayor and Council of Blue Springs, Nebraska was held on the 2nd day of August 2022, at 7PM at the Blue Springs City Hall. PRESENT: Mayor Meyer; Council members Neumann, Riensche, Sedlacek ABSENT; Council member Reedy OTHERS PRESENT: Employee Pike, Attorney Carothers, Rex Adams Notice of the Regular meeting/hearing 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. Mayor Meyer called the Regular meeting to order at 7 PM. Motion (Riensche), second (Neumann ), and vote (3-0 affirmative) to approve as sent minutes for the July 19, 2022 Regular meeting. Motion (Neumann), second (Sedlacek), and vote (3-0 affirmative) to approve claims as follow: Direct Payment - Internal Revenue (941) - $1,750.12; Payroll: $3,752.53; Abbott Portable Toilets - $125.00; Beatrice Daily Sun - $72.56; Blue River Area Agency on Aging (Annual Pmt) - $625.00; Blue Springs Fire Dept. (Donation - Car Show) - $950.00; Constellation Energy - $5.17; Hanna-Keelan (Revised Substandard Determination Study) - $1,500.00; Lauby Plumbing (Heat Pump Service) - $260.00; NE Dept of Revenue (501N) - $223.24; Milton Pike (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Milton Pike (Postage Reimb./Water Sample) - $26.95; Milton Pike (Drop Box Reimb. - Feit Park) - $50.00; Security First Bank (IRA - Pike) - $55.00; SENDD (Membership/Housing) - $325.00; Temps Disposal Service (Mandatory Trash - Aug 1 bill) - $2,509.00; Willet & Carothers - $1,180.00; Milford Woutzke (Tel. Comp.) - $5.00; Wymore, City of (Tower) - $827.66; Wymore Oil Co. - $163.75; TOTAL CLAIMS: $14,430.98. . PLANNING & ZONING: No new applications for building permits. REVISED COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT/TIF/ BLIGHT STUDY: Email of revised plan to be provided to all members for review and discussion at subsequent meeting. Carothers will make contact (Tim/Carl) to request map corrections. DEMOLITION PROJECT/THOMAS FOUNDATION GRANT: City grant application to be submitted 8/3 (Request for $35,000, City commitment $15,000 --- for four houses) Adams estimated Schlake demo equipment available in September, with return sometime yet in fall. CLEAN-UP: Two properties were added to the list for weeds, with potentiality of City clearance measures, and another property added that has ownership issues to be resolved hopefully in the near future. Properties previously on the list will be re-addressed, one with designated District Court action, and the other to receive personal contact to clarify the timeline of two weeks prior to court action, but also having an assistance element. Adams shared information about a memorial (Dennis Milburn), a previous resident and strong supporter of the community. US CENSUS BOUNDARY & ANNEXATION SURVEY/ ANDY CAROTHERS: Project completed. INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS/ SCOPE/LOAN OPPORTUNITIES, AND STATE REVOLVING FUND/WATER STUDY: Gilmore working on the PER to get the project moving. Topic will be returned to the agenda as soon as developing circumstances indicate. LOCATION OF CITY BURN PILE: Notification of the approved site to be shared with citizens. REVIEW OF SYRACUSE ORDINANCE: Considered a valuable tool, but not entirely relevant to current circumstances. To be filed for future consideration. POTENTIAL LAND TRACT EXCHANGE BETWEEN CITY AND CARMICHAEL: “ Land swap” does not meet State requirements as applied to Municipalities, and members agreed that benefit of acquiring the identified property would be minimal. The other parcel will be addressed as per requirements for City “surplus,“ Carothers will confer with Willet. TRACTOR SHOW DONATION (NEUMANN): Neumann reported that she had materials still available, and the Farmers Cooperative was bearing the cost of plaques, and therefore, “no request was made for funds.” DISCUSSION REGARDING SETTING THE LEVY FOR THE 2022-2023 BUDGET: Discussion favored leaving the levy “as is,” and was supported by motion (Sedlacek), second (Neumann ), and 4-0 affirmative vote. NEXT AGENDA: PLANNING & ZONING REVISED COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT/TIF/ BLIGHT STUDY DEMOLITION PROJECT CLEAN-UP RESOLUTION 2022-2 - MUNICIPAL ANNUAL CERTIFICATION OF PROGRAM COMPLIANCE 2022 There being no further business, a motion was made by Riensche at 7:40 PM to adjourn. The minutes of the Public Hearing/Regular meeting were read and approved August 16, 2022. Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Hearing/Regular Session) City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Hearing/Regular Session)

July 19, 2022 The Regular meeting of Mayor and Council of Blue Springs, Nebraska was held on the 19th day of July 2022, at 7PM at the Blue Springs City Hall. PRESENT: Mayor Meyer; Council members Neumann, Reedy, Riensche, Sedlacek ABSENT; OTHERS PRESENT: Employee Pike, Attorney Carothers, Tom Creek Notice of the Regular meeting/hearing 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. Mayor Meyer called the Regular meeting to order at 7 PM. Motion (Neumann), second (Riensche), and vote (4-0 affirmative) to approve as sent minutes for the July 5, 2022 Regular meeting. Motion (Neumann), second (Reedy), and vote (4-0 affirmative) to approve claims as follow: Direct Payment - NE Dept. of Revenue (10) - $105.83; Payroll: $2,442.12; Abbott Portable Toilets - $50.00; Beatrice Daily Sun - $63.79; Black Hills Energy - $40.35; Lauby Plumbing/Heating/Air - $77.88; Mosaic - (Cabin Signs/Grant) - $56.25; NE Public Health Environmental Labs - $15.00; Norris Public Power - $1,263.56; Milton Pike (Postage Reimb - Water Sample) - $27.40; Security First Bank - (Pike/IRA) - $55.00; Visa - $469.56; Windstream - $84.12; TOTAL CLAIMS: $4,750.86. PLANNING & ZONING: No new applications for building permits. REVISED COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT/TIF/ BLIGHT STUDY: Revised study anticipated to be completed for August 2nd Regular meeting. DEMOLITION PROJECT/THOMAS FOUNDATION GRANT: Motion (Reedy) second (Neumann) and 4-0 affirmative vote to set the request for the grant application (City application for grant to be for $35,000, with City contribution $15,000 (from Keno funds) for several structures. CLEAN-UP: One property owner has not satisfactorily complied with requests made in courtesy and certified letters. Mayor Meyer agreed to contact the property owner to discuss the clean up project. Another property owner will be requested to contact the city about clean-up plans. US CENSUS BOUNDARY & ANNEXATION SURVEY/ ANDY CAROTHERS: Carothers is finalizing the map to be potentially available for approval at the next Regular meeting. INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS/ SCOPE/LOAN OPPORTUNITIES, AND STATE REVOLVING FUND: Steve McNulty was available by telephone. He provided basic funding opportunities of the 5-year State Revolving Fund - DEE - for drinking water/clean water. Blue Springs is eligible for participation in the 5-year program, and is “not behind, nor should feel rushed because there is still time.” Repayment timeline -- 40 years. Assistance carries a 55% forgiveness, presently 1% interest - not to rise above 2%/. A water study would need to be conducted (SRF - circuit rider Midwest Assistance or Rural Water could do the study, probably no more than a 4 pg document) for program determinations. Other factors: Participation could be below $100,000 (as per 20 communities), below $50,000 (as per 1 community), or other, but it should be noted that the red tape is the same, and contractor participation is enhanced and could result in lower cost for larger projects. Priority improvements should be selected, design and engineer contracts completed. Since water meters lose optimum performance within 15-20 years, replacement of meters should be a consideration - with recommendation that every community change out 1/20 of their meters annually. Replacing deteriorating/aging (as: cast iron - timeline: WWII) pipe, and master meters and manholes are eligible for inclusion in the program. Drinking water projects and clean water projects are to be addressed separately. Discussion was followed by a motion (Reedy), second (Neumann), and 4-0 affirmative vote to make arrangement for a water study. (Perhaps 2-3 years later approval will be sought for a Sewer Study.) LOCATION OF CITY BURN PILE, REVIEW OF POTENTIAL SITES: Results of Sedlacek’s contact with DEE - City burn pile could be put back north of where it was previously, but posted “No Commercial,” and must have separate access and be maintained/monitored by City Employee. Pike indicated the location could be problematic, and for the present time it might be better to leave it where it currently is. Review will continue. REVIEW OF SYRACUSE ORDINANCE: Further review necessary before a decision can be reached. SUPPLIES FOR WATER LINES, AND PLAN PARTICULARS: Pike indicated that contact has been made with Steve Kelly, who indicated he could “come down to do pressure testing.” Pike anticipated material cost to be in the area of $30,000, and advised that one location needs to be dug up and verified. Discussion resulted in consideration for inclusion of this project within larger project further delineated in the INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS… topic (See above). SIGNAGE FOR FEIT MEMORIAL PARK: Motion (Sedlacek), second (Reedy), 4-0 affirmative vote to approve arrangements for the sign: (Cost of sign 24”X 18” with particulars for camping) - $25.00 and also to authorize the choice and purchase of Drop Box (selection between several options, all less than $100.00) by Employee Pike. SENDD PROGRAMS (WAIVE DOWN PAYMENT/WORKFORCE HOUSE): No new information. STREET CLOSING FOR CAR SHOW, AND OTHER CONCERNS - BLUE SPRINGS FIRE DEPARTMENT: Request from Tom Creek for Broad Street to be closed August 13 from approx. 8AM - 5 PM for Car Show, and request for $950 donation ($500 - mechanical bull/ $450 inflatable). Motion (Riensche), second (Sedlacek), and 4-0 affirmative vote to close the street and to donate $950 for the Car Show. Creek told about pumper/tanker purchase for rural fire fighting and back-up, and need/planned purchase of new gear, but due to current unavailability of actual needs assessment and actual pricing, made no request for funding (MFO) at this time. NEXT AGENDA: PLANNING & ZONING REVISED COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT/TIF/ BLIGHT STUDY DEMOLITION PROJECT/THOMAS FOUNDATION GRANT CLEAN-UP US CENSUS BOUNDARY & ANNEXATION SURVEY/ ANDY CAROTHERS INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS/ SCOPE/LOAN OPPORTUNITIES, AND STATE REVOLVING FUND/WATER STUDY LOCATION OF CITY BURN PILE REVIEW OF SYRACUSE ORDINANCE POTENTIAL LAND TRACT EXCHANGE BETWEEN CITY AND CARMICHAEL TRACTOR SHOW DONATION (NEUMANN) DISCUSSION REGARDING SETTING THE LEVY FOR THE 2022-2023 BUDGET There being no further business, a motion was made by Riensche at 8:25 PM to adjourn. The minutes of the Public Hearing/Regular meeting were read and approved August 2, 2022. Mayor: Lonnie D. Meyer (Hearing/Regular Session) City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Hearing/Regular Session)