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)