March 17, 2026 Regular Session: 7:00 PM – Blue Springs City Hall – Mayor Reedy called the meeting to order, and roll call was taken. PRESENT: Mayor Reedy, Council members Neumann, Rainey ABSENT: Council member Riensche OTHERS PRESENT: Attorney Andrew Carothers, Devin Dorn, Deb Dorn, Derek Kostal, Verlyn Dodge, Rex Adams, R. P. Harrison Notice of the Hearing/Meeting was given in advance by posting in at least three public places as shown by the certificate of posting placed on file. Notice of the hearing/meeting was simultaneously given to the Mayor and all members of the City Council and a copy of their acknowledgment of receipt and agenda are placed on file. Availability of the agenda was communicated in the advance notice and in the advance notice to the Mayor and City Council of the hearing/meeting. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Motion (Neumann), second (Rainey), 3-0 affirmative vote to approve minutes of the March 3, 2026 meeting. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS: Motion (Neumann), second (Rainey), 3-0 affirmative vote to approve claims as follow: NE Dept. of Revenue (10) - $114.33; Payroll- $1,839.55; Black Hills Energy - $187.97; Cline Williams (TIF) - $2095.75; Fairbury Journal-News - $68.66; Industrial Chemical Labs - $337.72; Lauby Plumbing - $7.99; Norris Public Power - $1,102.94; Postmaster - $400.00; 3 J Pest Control - $1,596.00; Uniti/Windstream - $132.28; Visa $2,289.36; TOTAL CLAIMS: $ 10,172.55. PLANNING & ZONING: APPLICATIONS FOR BUILDING PERMITS AS SUBMITTED: After clarification, the P & Z Commission recommended council approval. Motion by Rainey, second by Neumann, and a 3-0 affirmative vote approved the Harrison application for a building permit # 26-1 for deck/garage/fencing. DEMOLITION PROJECT: Asbestos testing for one property has been scheduled for next Monday/Tuesday. Remediation as necessary will follow. Arrangements will be made for a controlled burn (A.J. McCrimmon). CLEAN-UP/VEHICLES: Two courtesy clean-up letters with April 7 deadlines were sent. Certified letters will follow if there is lack of response. Increase in infractions was noted on another property. Mayor Reedy agreed to take pictures for Carothers . Another property will be under clean-up review. VACATE ALLEY/STREET EASEMENT: NARRATIVE: Pending. Harrison will provide Carothers with contact (for future reference) information of an alternate surveyor. INITIATION OF WATER LINE PROJECT: CDBG /REEDY: Reedy told that Brittany McCullough requested members come up with amount of city funds available for the project. Reedy will contact JEO regarding determination of location priority. PARK RESTROOM/GRANT OPTIONS: Motion (Rainey), second (Neumann) and 3-0 affirmative vote for Carothers to rewrite Thomas Foundation (demolition) grant to allocate remaining project funds to the restroom project, and to write a new grant for restroom funding. INTER LOCAL (LIMITED) WORKFORCE AGREEMENT BETWEEN WYMORE AND BLUE SPRINGS: Carothers requested information about services to be included, and water/sewer work and snow removal was indicated. COUNCIL VACANCY/ DETERMINATION OF CHOICE/OATH OF OFFICE: Mayor Reedy brought forth the name of Deb Dorn. Motion (Neumann), second (Rainey), and 3-0 affirmative vote approved the nomination, and Carothers administered the Oath of Office. EXCESS/UNUSED EQUIPMENT: Several pieces of equipment were offered for members to consider declaring excess by resolution/and offering possibly on Purple Wave: 75 Dodge D 600 2 ton dump truck; Ford 455 backhoe, International tractor 544, caterpillar 58 No 112, road grader; street sweeper. SPRING CLEAN-UP DAY: ARRANGEMENTS FOR ROLL-0FFS/CLEARANCE WITH LANDFILL: April 15 was decided on for the start date, with activities continuing on 16th and 17th. Reedy will contact Temps for the rolloff, and the landfill. Notice with terms of participation will be mailed to all residential households by April first. NEXT AGENDA: APPROVAL OF MINUTES APPROVAL OF CLAIMS PLANNING & ZONING: APPLICATIONS FOR BUILDING PERMITS AS SUBMITTED DEMOLITION PROJECT CLEAN-UP/VEHICLES VACATE ALLEY/STREET EASEMENT: NARRATIVE WATER LINE PROJECT: CDBG /REEDY PARK RESTROOM/GRANT OPTIONS INTER LOCAL (LIMITED) WORKFORCE AGREEMENT BETWEEN WYMORE AND BLUE SPRINGS NEW P & Z MEMBER SELECTED TO FILL VACANCY EVOLIS VISION RADAR SPEED SIGN SECOND CLASS CITY VS. VILLAGE CLASSIFICATION ON THE BALLOT FOR GENERAL ELECTION/RESEARCH BY CAROTHERS RURAL WATER RATE STUDY There being no further business, a motion was made by Neumann at 8:18 PM to adjourn. The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved April 7, 2026. Mayor: Gene (Radar) Reedy (Hearing/Regular Session) _ City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Hearing/Regular Session)

• March 3, 2026 Regular Session: 7:00 PM – Blue Springs City Hall – Mayor Sedlacek called the meeting to order, and roll call was taken. PRESENT: Mayor Sedlacek, Council members Neumann, Rainey, Riensche ABSENT: Council President Reedy OTHERS PRESENT: Attorney Andrew Carothers, Rex Adams, Brittany McCullough (SENDD); Carol Hughes, Verlyn/Karen Dodge Notice of the Hearing/Meeting was given in advance by posting in at least three public places as shown by the certificate of posting placed on file. Notice of the hearing/meeting was simultaneously given to the Mayor and all members of the City Council and a copy of their acknowledgment of receipt and agenda are placed on file. Availability of the agenda was communicated in the advance notice and in the advance notice to the Mayor and City Council of the hearing/meeting. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Motion (Neumann), second (Riensche), 3-0 affirmative vote to approve minutes of the Feb. 17, 2026 meeting. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS: Motion (Riensche), second (Neumann), 3-0 affirmative vote to approve claims as follow: Bank Direct: Internal Revenue (941) - $1,074.18; Payroll - $2,556.03; Constellation Energy - $139.12; Fairbury Journal-News - $66.39; Nebraska Dept. of Rev. (Charitable Gaming – 50G) - $100.00; Ne Dept. of Revenue (501N) - $118.00; One-Call Concepts - $2.85; U. S. Postal Service – (Box rent) - $106.00; Public Health Environmental Labs - $15.00; Sicily Creek Dirt-work (Demolition Project) - $3,000.00; Temps Disposal Service (Mandatory) - $2,628.00; Willet & Carothers - $1,042.00; Milford Woutzke (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; Wymore, City of (Demo – Bentonite) - $896.03 and $1,224.40 (Tower) ; TOTAL CLAIMS: $12,993.00. PLANNING & ZONING: APPLICATIONS FOR BUILDING PERMITS AS SUBMITTED: No new applications. DEMOLITION PROJECT: Rob Thompson asbestos testing arranged by Carothers for one property. Remediation as necessary to follow. Controlled burn (Fire Department) application to be sent ASAP. Dirt fill needed (Sedlacek) for well at one site. CLEAN-UP/VEHICLES: Courtesy letters (3) drafted soon by Carothers to be mailed from City Office to three property owners. Carothers continues in effort regarding structuring a well-grounded complaint for the removal of a semi trailer. VACATE ALLEY/STREET EASEMENT: NARRATIVE: Carothers to meet with Chris Witulski on Friday to determine preliminary legal description. INITIATION OF WATER LINE PROJECT: CDBG /REEDY: McCullough addressed members. If City can provide needed match, no PER needed. Looking at a potential $600,000 project, with 20% match ($120,000) by City, or possibly 10% match if considerations approved for “village application status.” JEO to be contacted and requested to make a new estimate of streets on the project list, and also to evaluate “order of need.” TREE/PARK BOARD MEMBER APPOINTMENTS: Designates: Jodi Adams, Deb Dorn, Carol Hughes, Mary Ells, Tana Padgett, Ciera Lerma, Dusty Adams, Karen Dodge, Gene Reedy Sr. Members will be provided with a copy of Ordinance 481 for committee guidelines. PARK RESTROOM/GRANT OPTIONS: Carothers to structure/amend the Thomas Grant application based on remaining and available funds from the Thomas Grant Demolition project. One property remaining with influencing cost factors. INTER LOCAL (LIMITED) WORKFORCE AGREEMENT BETWEEN WYMORE AND BLUE SPRINGS: Carothers called for clarification. Sedlacek to confer with Carothers for scope of activities. REVIEW/APPROVAL – ANNUAL AUDIT: Motion (Riensche), second (Neumann), followed by 3-0 affirmative vote to approve/accept the annual audit (examination of financial records) by Blobaum and Busboom. Other: Resignation of Mayor Sedlacek (immediately), due to change of address to a location outside of the City, and removal as the designated water operator for the City of Blue Springs (effective 4/1/26) were accepted, with multiple expressions of appreciation for his dedicated purpose and expertise while serving the City, first as Council member then as Mayor. Rex Adams advised members of several grant/financial/investment opportunities which could well be instrumental to the commercial development, residential housing expansion, and development of the City, and stated willingness to further advise, and pursue and share information. NEXT AGENDA: APPROVAL OF MINUTES APPROVAL OF CLAIMS PLANNING & ZONING: APPLICATIONS FOR BUILDING PERMITS AS SUBMITTED DEMOLITION PROJECT CLEAN-UP/VEHICLES VACATE ALLEY/STREET EASEMENT: NARRATIVE INITIATION OF WATER LINE PROJECT: CDBG /REEDY PARK RESTROOM/GRANT OPTIONS INTER LOCAL (LIMITED) WORKFORCE AGREEMENT BETWEEN WYMORE AND BLUE SPRINGS There being no further business, a motion was made by Neumann at 7:40 PM to adjourn. The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved March 17, 2026. Mayor: Tim Sedlacek (Hearing/Regular Session) City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Hearing/Regular Session)

• February 17, 2026 Regular Session: 7:00 PM – Blue Springs City Hall – Mayor Sedlacek called the meeting to order, and roll call was taken. PRESENT: Mayor Sedlacek, Council members Neumann, Rainey, Reedy, Riensche ABSENT: OTHERS PRESENT: Attorney Andrew Carothers, Devin/Deb Dorn, R. P. Harrison, Mary Ells Notice of the Hearing/Meeting was given in advance by posting in at least three public places as shown by the certificate of posting placed on file. Notice of the hearing/meeting was simultaneously given to the Mayor and all members of the City Council and a copy of their acknowledgment of receipt and agenda are placed on file. Availability of the agenda was communicated in the advance notice and in the advance notice to the Mayor and City Council of the hearing/meeting. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Motion (Neumann), second (Rainey), 4-0 affirmative vote to approve minutes of the Feb. 3, 2026 meeting. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS: Motion (Riensche), second (Neumann), 4-0 affirmative vote to approve claims as follow: NE Dept. of Revenue (10) – 99.16; Payroll - $1,545.71; Armstrong Rentals (Side dump - Demolition) - $975.00; Beatrice Area Solid Waste Agency – (Demolition) - $5,513.00; Black Hills Energy - $199.86; Blobaum & Busboom (Financial Records Examination) - $4,500.00; Fairbury Journal – News - $56.35; Industrial Chemicals Labs - $338.61; Norris Public Power - $1,154.23; One-Call Concepts - $6.52; Pollman - $2,390.00; Ullman Auto - $894.84; Visa - $696.36; Windstream - $131.87; Milford Woutzke (Tel. Comp) - $25.00; City of Wymore (Tower) - $1,282.26 & $500.00 – Sewer Opening; TOTAL CLAIMS: $ 20,308.77. PLANNING & ZONING: APPLICATIONS FOR BUILDING PERMITS AS SUBMITTED: No new applications. DEMOLITION PROJECT: An asbestos inspection has been scheduled for one property. Concrete needs to be hauled away yet from one demolition site. CLEAN-UP/VEHICLES: Review continues for one location. A courtesy clean-up letter was requested for one property. VACATE ALLEY/STREET EASEMENT: NARRATIVE: Pending WATER LINE PROJECTS/STREET PROJECTS/ LETTERS OF PUBLIC SUPPORT: CDBG CONSIDERATIONS: Radar is to contact SENDD to direct preparations for the water line project. TREE/PARK BOARD MEMBERSHIP; ORDINANCE # 481: Motion (Neumann), second (Riensche), 4-0 affirmative vote to suspend the rule of three readings. Motion (Riensche), second (Neumann), reading of Ordinance #481 (Carothers) per: AN ORDINANCE PERTAINING TO THE BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS; TO PROVIDE THAT ONE MEMBER OF THE BOARD MAY RESIDE IN THE MUNICIPALITY’S ONE MILE EXTRA-TERRITORIAL ZONING JURISDICTION OR WITHIN ONE MILE OF THE CORPORATE LIMITS; TO HARMONIZE PROVISIONS; TO PROVIDE FOR THE REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES OR SECTIONS; TO PROVIDE FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE, followed by 4-0 affirmative vote to accept/approve. PARK RESTROOM/GRANT OPTIONS: Per Carothers, An amendment will be filed to application (demolition grant - $50,000) to provide for other uses for remaining funds (as determined by final tally of demolition expenses) and another Thomas grant application ($20,000? approximate determination) will be pursued for the park restroom project. MICRO-TIF PROGRAM RESOLUTION #2026-1: Motion (Reedy), second (Riensche), reading of Ordinance #2026-1 per Carothers, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLUE SPRINGS, NEBRASKA, AUTHORIZING AND ADOPTING A PROGRAM FOR THE EXPEDITED REVIEW OF CERTAIN TAX INCREMENT FINANCING PROJECTS PURSUANT TO SECTION 18-2155 OF THE NEBRASKA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT LAW, followed by 4-0 affirmative vote to accept/approve. INSURANCE ISSUES ---MANPOWER COVERAGE FOR WATER/SEWER PROBLEMS, SNOW REMOVAL AS MAY APPLY: Any independent contractor, including board members, would not be covered by insurance and would need to provide their own liability coverage (except when operating licensed City vehicles, (but not other equipment, as back hoe, etc). Determination was made that the best avenue to follow would be for Wymore and Blue Springs to formulate an inter local agreement for employees-on-payroll participation between the two communities in situations of implicit need. TENNIS COURT GRANT (ELLS): Ells noted that grant funds have been awarded (and more could be pursued) for park improvements (pickle ball court, water provisions, splash pad, tables, and she would be glad to assist the board members (when board appointments are made and planning begins) with the plans, preparations, grant applications, etc. NEXT AGENDA: APPROVAL OF MINUTES APPROVAL OF CLAIMS PLANNING & ZONING: APPLICATIONS FOR BUILDING PERMITS AS SUBMITTED DEMOLITION PROJECT CLEAN-UP/VEHICLES VACATE ALLEY/STREET EASEMENT: NARRATIVE INITIATION OF WATER LINE PROJECT: CDBG /REEDY TREE/PARK BOARD MEMBER APPOINTMENTS PARK RESTROOM/GRANT OPTIONS INTER LOCAL (LIMITED) WORKFORCE AGREEMENT BETWEEN WYMORE AND BLUE SPRINGS REVIEW/APPROVAL – ANNUAL AUDIT There being no further business, a motion was made by Riensche at 7:40 PM to adjourn. The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved March 3, 2026. Mayor: Tim Sedlacek (Hearing/Regular Session) City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Hearing/Regular Session)

• February 3, 2026 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, Rainey, Reedy, Riensche ABSENT: Mayor Sedlacek OTHERS PRESENT: Attorney Andrew Carothers, Carol Hughes, Rex Adams, Cline-Williams Attorney Andrew Willis, SENDD Representative Brittany McCullough Notice of the Hearing/Meeting was given in advance by posting in at least three public places as shown by the certificate of posting placed on file. Notice of the hearing/meeting was simultaneously given to the Mayor and all members of the City Council and a copy of their acknowledgment of receipt and agenda are placed on file. Availability of the agenda was communicated in the advance notice and in the advance notice to the Mayor and City Council of the hearing/meeting. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Motion (Riensche), second (Rainey), 4-0 affirmative vote to approve minutes of the January 20, 2026 meeting. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS: Motion (Neumann), second (Rainey), 4-0 affirmative vote to approve claims as follow: Internal Revenue Service (941) - $707.65; Payroll $2,877.96; Black Hills Energy - $178.54; Constellation Energy - $77.03; Fairbury Journal-News - $50.52; 5 H Repair, LLC – $505.00; NE Dept. of Revenue (501N) - $50.04; Ne Public Health Environmental Labs - $15.00; Nebraska Rural Water Association (Membership) - $200.00; Postmaster - $278.00; Temps Disposal Service (Mandatory) - $2,587.00; Willet & Carothers- $562.50; Winwater - $777.77; TOTAL CLAIMS: $8,867.01. PLANNING & ZONING: APPLICATIONS FOR BUILDING PERMITS AS SUBMITTED: No new applications. DEMOLITION PROJECT: Property owner Bohlmeyer gave the go-ahead for asbestos inspection. Carothers will contact Bockman. He will also contact McCrimmon about future plans for a controlled burn, and required paperwork with the State Fire Marshall will be pursued within the appropriate timeline. Three potential properties were identified for the next project. CLEAN-UP/VEHICLES: The continuing progress of one property owner will be monitored. VACATE ALLEY/STREET EASEMENT: NARRATIVE: Description pending. SENDD PRESENTATION REGARDING VARIED INTEREST, AS MAY INCLUDE WATER LINE PROJECTS: CDBG CONSIDERATIONS/PROJECT CHOICES/RATIONALE, ETC.: McCullough gave the presentation. Proposed projects were identified and briefly discussed: Water line (replace aging lines, and loop dead end lines, Street project.) It was noted that combining projects, except in the case of very small ones, is not done. CDBG grant applications were discussed (Open in Spring, deadline in September), with preliminary processes noted, as cost estimates, Planning Grant, Preliminary Engineering Report, a Needs Survey with improved target questions, at least five letters of public support from individuals or business in a position to benefit from projects or have risks reduced. McCullough will reach out to Wickersham of JEO Engineering for cost estimates, processing needs and guidance. TREE/PARK BOARD MEMBERSHIP; ORDINANCE # 481: Ordinance will be available for review at the next Regular meeting . PARK RESTROOM/GRANT OPTIONS: Grant (Tourism) being pursued by McKeever. When available funds are tallied, and it is determined by Carothers if the funds remaining in the last Thomas Grant project for demolition might be used for the restroom project, Carothers will pursue a Thomas Foundation Grant for any remaining balance. MICRO-TIF PROGRAM – ANDREW WILLIS: Willis gave the presentation, which advised members that “smaller projects,” (less than $350,000, located on a lot vacant for 60 years or on which there was a house for 60 years in the redevelopment area) can apply to the City for inclusion in the Micro-Tif program (pre-application of builder, with 30 days for City to approve, revenue period of 15 years, AND with provisions for transfer available). Builder would have two years to complete the project. A motion by Reedy, second by Neumann and a 4-0 affirmative vote approved Carothers to draft a resolution (# 2026-1­) authorizing Micro-Tif in the redevelopment area of the City, and whereby the necessary forms will resultingly be made available. It was described as a process much more simple than the regular TIF Program. COVERAGE FOR WATER/SEWER PROBLEMS, SNOW REMOVAL-- AS MAY ARISE: Carothers is researching the advisability of a council member filling in if necessary, specifically liability issues. NEXT AGENDA: APPROVAL OF MINUTES APPROVAL OF CLAIMS PLANNING & ZONING: APPLICATIONS FOR BUILDING PERMITS AS SUBMITTED DEMOLITION PROJECT CLEAN-UP/VEHICLES VACATE ALLEY/STREET EASEMENT: NARRATIVE WATER LINE PROJECTS/STREET PROJECTS/ LETTERS OF PUBLIC SUPPORT: CDBG CONSIDERATIONS TREE/PARK BOARD MEMBERSHIP; ORDINANCE # 481 PARK RESTROOM/GRANT OPTIONS MICRO-TIF PROGRAM RESOLUTION #2026-1 INSURANCE ISSUES ---MANPOWER COVERAGE FOR WATER/SEWER PROBLEMS, SNOW REMOVAL AS MAY APPLY There being no further business, a motion was made by Neumann at 7:50 PM to adjourn. The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved February 17, 2026 Mayor: Tim Sedlacek (Hearing/Regular Session) City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Hearing/Regular Session)

• January 20, 2026 Regular Session: 7:00 PM - Blue Springs City Hall –Mayor Sedlacek called the meeting to order, and roll call was taken. PRESENT: Mayor Sedlacek, Council members Neumann, Rainey, Reedy, Riensche ABSENT: OTHERS PRESENT: Attorney Andrew Carothers, Jared McKeever, Verlyn Dodge, Phil/Tana Padgett Notice of the Hearing/Meeting was given in advance by posting in at least three public places as shown by the certificate of posting placed on file. Notice of the hearing/meeting was simultaneously given to the Mayor and all members of the City Council and a copy of their acknowledgment of receipt and agenda are placed on file. Availability of the agenda was communicated in the advance notice and in the advance notice to the Mayor and City Council of the hearing/meeting. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Motion (Riensche), second (Neumann), 4-0 affirmative vote to approve minutes of the January 6, 2026 meeting. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS: Motion (Neumann), second (Rainey), 4-0 affirmative vote to approve claims as follow: NE Dept. of Revenue (10) – 116.73; Payroll - $524.39; Beatrice Area Solid Waste – BASWA Annual Fee - $1,269.00; Fairbury Journal-News – $40.16; Lauby Heating/Cooling – $50.13; NE Dept. of Revenue – Charitable Gaming (51C) - $750.00; Norris Public Power - $1,068.93; One-Call Concepts - $4.88; Visa - $894.42; Windstream - $132.28; Wymore, City of (Hydrants) - $41.60; TOTAL CLAIMS: $4,892.52. PLANNING & ZONING: APPLICATIONS FOR BUILDING PERMITS AS SUBMITTED: No new applications. DEMOLITION PROJECT: Carothers told of “no response” from second letter regarding demolition concerns for a structure, and he agreed to contact Chet McGrury for an inspection (Notice and Order. filing a complaint as proves necessary). Clean up (Epp) after controlled burns is to begin Thursday. Sedlacek informed members that a well (now covered by a concrete slab) was found on one property, and he will contact the State for recommended “course of action.” Carothers will reach out to the property owner regarding the find. Arrangements will then be made to rectify the situation, and also determination of the plan of action (at a later time) for removal of burnt trees. . CLEAN-UP/VEHICLES: Much progress has been noted at one site, as debris, trailer, tires, two vehicles, with some materials still remaining behind a metal building, but since not much remains to be corrected, review will continue without further contact to property owner at this time. VACATE ALLEY/STREET EASEMENT: NARRATIVE: Legal description pending. WATER LINE PROJECTS: CDBG CONSIDERATIONS /PROJECT CHOICES/RATIONALE, ETC.: Reedy has made arrangements for a SENDD representative to address members at the next meeting. TREE/PARK BOARD FORMATION; MEMBERS DISCUSSION: Ordinance #481 to be drafted to determine membership (at least 3 members, and allowing for 1 member to live outside City limits. (Wymore). PARK RESTROOM/ PRICE/GRANTS/OPTIONS: McKeever advised that grant funds are at $48,000 (project total estimated $108,000). He will apply for a Tourism grant. Carothers will look into a Thomas Foundation grant. Approx. $60,000 additional funds required. 90-DAY EVALUATION (WOUTZKE): Health constraints impart concern regarding larger projects, as water leaks, and snow removal, with several options discussed (Tiemann, Beatrice, Council participation, Independent Contractors, and contacts will be made to determine interest, availability, insurance requirement (LARM), in order to arrive at the most cogent and cost effective solution. NEXT AGENDA: APPROVAL OF MINUTES APPROVAL OF CLAIMS PLANNING & ZONING: APPLICATIONS FOR BUILDING PERMITS AS SUBMITTED DEMOLITION PROJECT CLEAN-UP/VEHICLES VACATE ALLEY/STREET EASEMENT: NARRATIVE SENDD PRESENTATION REGARDING VARIED INTEREST, AS MAY INCLUDE WATER LINE PROJECTS: CDBG CONSIDERATIONS/PROJECT CHOICES/RATIONALE, ETC. TREE/PARK BOARD MEMBERSHIP; ORDINANCE # 481 PARK RESTROOM/GRANT OPTIONS MICRO-TIF PROGRAM – ANDREW WILLIS COVERAGE FOR WATER/SEWER PROBLEMS, SNOW REMOVAL-- AS MAY ARISE There being no further business, a motion was made by Riensche at 7:40 PM to adjourn. The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved February 3, 2026 Mayor: Tim Sedlacek (Hearing/Regular Session) City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Hearing/Regular Session)

• January 6, 2026 Regular Session: 7:00 PM - Blue Springs City Hall –Mayor Sedlacek called the meeting to order, and roll call was taken. PRESENT: Mayor Sedlacek, Council members Neumann, Rainey, Reedy, Riensche ABSENT: OTHERS PRESENT: Attorney Andrew Carothers, Verlyn Dodge Notice of the Hearing/Meeting was given in advance by posting in at least three public places as shown by the certificate of posting placed on file. Notice of the hearing/meeting was simultaneously given to the Mayor and all members of the City Council and a copy of their acknowledgment of receipt and agenda are placed on file. Availability of the agenda was communicated in the advance notice and in the advance notice to the Mayor and City Council of the hearing/meeting. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Motion (Riensche), second (Neumann), 4-0 affirmative vote to approve minutes of the December 16, 2025 meeting. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS: Motion (Neumann), second (Rainey), 4-0 affirmative vote to approve claims as follow: Internal Revenue Service (941) - $1,359.90; Payroll -$2,817.32; Abbott Portable Toilets - $125.00; Black Hills Energy - $84.19; Fairbury Journal-News - $82.91; Industrial Chemical Labs - $290.61; Lammel Plumbing - $754.50; NE Dept. of Revenue (941N) - $95.00; NE Public Health Environmental Labs - $15.00; Pollman, LLC – 1,400.80; Temps Disposal Service (Mandatory) - $ $2,589,00; Willet & Carothers - $1,025.00; Milford Woutzke (Tel. Comp.) - $25.00; City of Wymore (Individual/Tower) - $1576.75; TOTAL CLAIMS: $12,240.98. PLANNING & ZONING: APPLICATIONS FOR BUILDING PERMITS AS SUBMITTED: No new applications. DEMOLITION PROJECT: Ash from controlled burn may now be removed. Controlled burn is planned for A-frame residential dwelling, and copy of letter from Carothers to property owner is attached to office copy of minutes , and wherein controlled burn, asbestos testing, and any necessary remediation is addressed. CLEAN-UP/VEHICLES: A copy of letter from Carothers is attached to the office copy of minutes, wherein the property owner with remaining nuisance conditions (has cleaned up a large portion) is requested to make contact for arrangements for a meeting time to discuss remaining issues. Dodge noted that another property owner has made good clean up progress, with comments made about “boat” issues still under scrutiny. VACATE ALLEY EASEMENT: NARRATIVE: Carothers to contact a property owner in regard to easement for alley that is being prepared, along with a street easement, both being currently addressed by Chris Witulski. WATER LINE PROJECTS: CDBG CONSIDERATIONS/PROJECT CHOICES/RATIONALE, ETC.: No new information. TREE/PARK BOARD FORMATION: MEMBERS: Carothers to review the ordinance that addresses number of members , and potential inclusion of a member living outside city limits. INITIAL DISCUSSION: MICRO-TIF PROGRAM – ANDREW WILLIS: In response to interest of one individual who has expressed interest in OPAT lots available and the TIF Program, and perhaps more aptly the Micro-Tif Program designed for smaller projects and residential buildings), Carothers will invite Andrew Willis to address members at the next Regular meeting. (Jan.20). NEXT AGENDA: APPROVAL OF MINUTES APPROVAL OF CLAIMS PLANNING & ZONING: APPLICATIONS FOR BUILDING PERMITS AS SUBMITTED DEMOLITION PROJECT CLEAN-UP/VEHICLES VACATE ALLEY/STREET EASEMENT: NARRATIVE WATER LINE PROJECTS: CDBG CONSIDERATIONS/PROJECT CHOICES/RATIONALE, ETC. TREE/PARK BOARD FORMATION: MEMBERS DISCUSSION PARK RESTROOM/ PRICE/GRANTS/OPTIONS MICRO-TIF PROGRAM – ANDREW WILLIS 90-DAY EVALUATION (WOUTZKE) There being no further business, a motion was made by Riensche at 7:22 PM to adjourn. The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved January 20, 2026. Mayor: Tim Sedlacek (Hearing/Regular Session) City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Hearing/Regular Session)

• December 16, 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, Rainey, Reedy, Riensche ABSENT: Mayor Sedlacek OTHERS PRESENT: Notice of the Hearing/Meeting was given in advance by posting in at least three public places as shown by the certificate of posting placed on file. Notice of the hearing/meeting was simultaneously given to the Mayor and all members of the City Council and a copy of their acknowledgment of receipt and agenda are placed on file. Availability of the agenda was communicated in the advance notice and in the advance notice to the Mayor and City Council of the hearing/meeting. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Motion (Neumann), second (Riensche), 4-0 affirmative vote to approve minutes of the December 2, 2025 meeting. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS: Motion (Riensche), second (Rainey), 4-0 affirmative vote to approve claims (excluding #18616) as follow: NE Dept. of Revenue (10) - $94.22; Payroll: $1,423.53; Arbor Ink - $142.13; Beatrice Sand/Gravel - $480.09; Dean Cole (Tree Protection Reimb) - $137.26; Fairbury Journal-News - $44.69; Howell Auto Repair - $336.00; JEO Consulting Group (2025 Road Program Annual Fee) - $600.00; Lauby Plumbing/Heating/Air - $22.62; Norris Public Power - $1,031.15; One-Call Concepts - $8.12; Super Foods - $150.00 (Emp. Xmas); Willet & Carothers - $1,370.00 & $1,200.00; Visa - $913.06; Windstream - $110.51; City of Wymore - $360.00; --- and Motion (Riensche), second (Rainey), vote: Neumann, Rainey and Neumann – Yes, and Reedy abstaining, for payment of check #18616 - Reedy & Son - $65.00 …..TOTAL CLAIMS: $8,488.38. PLANNING & ZONING: APPLICATIONS FOR BUILDING PERMITS AS SUBMITTED: No new applications. DEMOLITION PROJECT: No new information. CLEAN-UP/VEHICLES: No new information. VACATE ALLEY EASEMENT: NARRATIVE: No new information. WATER LINE PROJECTS: CDBG CONSIDERATIONS/PROJECT CHOICES/ETC.: No new information. SERVICE HOOK UP ASSESSMENTS/ORDINANCE #480: Motion (Riensche), second (Neumann), vote 4-0 affirmative to suspend the rule of three readings. Motion (Neumann), second (Riensche) followed by (reading of Ordinance), and a 4-0 affirmative vote to accept/approve Ordinance # 480. TREE/PARK BOARD FORMATION: MEMBERS: No new information. NEXT AGENDA: APPROVAL OF MINUTES APPROVAL OF CLAIMS PLANNING & ZONING: APPLICATIONS FOR BUILDING PERMITS AS SUBMITTED DEMOLITION PROJECT CLEAN-UP/VEHICLE VACATE ALLEY EASEMENT: NARRATIVE WATER LINE PROJECTS: CDBG CONSIDERATIONS/PROJECT CHOICES/RATIONALE, ETC. TREE/PARK BOARD FORMATION: MEMBERS There being no further business, a motion was made by Neumann at 7:06 PM to adjourn. The minutes of the Regular meeting were read and approved January 6, 2026. Mayor: Tim Sedlacek (Hearing/Regular Session) City Clerk: Katherine A. Roche (Hearing/Regular Session)