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)