Council moves forward with parking lot project, city superintendent interview

The Grant City Council met for its regular meeting on November 12th. All Council members and Mayor Lisa Schmitt were present for the meeting. 

The Council reviewed and accepted both the current meeting agenda and the minutes from the October 22nd meeting.

There was discussion regarding the placement of temporary toilets at the ballfield. They are currently waiting on delivery and placement of a portable toilet system and are actively working on a long-term, permanent solution. 

Council member Brueggeman stated that the Tree Board met and discussed the removal of several trees and noted that–per grant stipulations–for every tree removed one must be replanted. 

Council member Bishop updated the Council regarding a few Parks and Rec Board items including renovation of a few park benches which will be continued in the spring. 

City Finacials were underway but would need to be reviewed at the next meeting due to a software issue that has since been resolved. There were no public comments or unfinished business to hear. 

First up for new business was the development of the parking lot north of the City Offices. 

After reviewing options, the Council decided that they would select a couple options in the amount of $16,950.00, which would result in a usable parking surface in the shortest amount of time. 

The council then quickly moved on to accept the signing of the Year-End Certification of City Street Superintendent as well as the 2025 Nebraska Department of Transportation Maintenance Agreement Renewal in the amount of $3,918.20, which is a slight increase. 

Two resolutions were approved rescinding a previous Declaration of Nuisance Properties after corrections were made to the properties. 

The council also approved the appointment of Jaralyn Forney to the Housing Authority and Emily Poppe to the Tree Advisory Board.  

At 7:42, the Council entered an Executive Session to discuss the open City Superintendent position. 

The Session ended at 8:46 and it was announced that there would be a public interview with candidate for the position, Jeffrey Scott Miller.

After approval of Bills and Claims in the amount of $94,646.97, the meeting was adjourned at 8:49.