Public Hearing on Budget Amendment
Passed – No comments or discussion
Consent Agenda
Passed – Minutes of April 28 meeting; payment of cash disbursements; pay request for Nevada Housing Rehab Program; Resolution approving fiscal year 2024/2025 transfers; reimbursement for Camelot Theater’s Downtown Housing Program
Public Forum
Moving Forward – A. Nevada Owner Occupied Repairs – Extension Request, Call for Applications – Brenda Dryer, NEDC Director, explained there are still funds available for those who qualify, and she’d like to extend the deadline through the end of this year. A press release will be forthcoming to explain the qualification requirements.
Nevada resident Debbie Corbin, mother of a current council member, reported that because of the disagreements over the rezoning of the 630th 6th Street property, she, her husband Kris, and her mom have been harassed, most of it happening through the cellphone. She said our children and youth learn by example, and we need to help our kids learn problem-solving. “Kris and I will move on, but it has opened our eyes to how people care for each other.”
Old Business
Passed – Ordinance No. 1064: Resozing property at 630 6th Street from R-3 to R-4, Third Reading
Many residents who have come previously were once again present to state their opposition to the current plan for 60 apartments in the old hospital building. A few new people also came to state their opposition to the plan.
A few people also spoke in favor of the plan, or spoke more neutrally about wanting to see something done with the building. A couple of those who spoke in opposition acknowledged the Corbin family and shared that it is not OK for anyone to be harassed over the situation.
Jalene Hornbuckle said she loves that people are concerned about their community. But she asked that even those who don’t get their way with the vote would still represent this community and welcome new neighbors to the community.
Council members were asked to share their reasons why they were voting in favor or against, and they did so, one by one. (Please listen to the meeting recording on the City YouTube channel for their individual comments.)
Mayor Ryan Condon said the entire process was good for democracy, and people who have had energy in speaking out should take that energy and get involved in City government. Serve on a committee, run for council, etc.
Passed – Approve pay request for WWTF Improvements to Boomerang Corp.
Passed – 2024 Street Improvements Project: Change order and Pay request
Passed – 19th Street Trail Project: Change order and Pay request
New Business
Passed – Resolution 89 providing notice of hearing on plans, specs, form of contract and estimate of cost for Oak Park Estates Trail, and taking bids
Moving Forward – Discussion and appropriate follow-up:
a) Air (Jake) Brakes
Several council members have received complaints about this, especially along Highway 30 where the new overpass creates an echo and amplification of the sound. Police Chief Chris Brandes said other communities have developed ordinances about this problem, and our City can look to what others have done as an example. The most difficult part, Brandes said, would be enforcement. It would work like speeding, where officers can stop them if they witness it. Signs could be put in place about it. Jefferson, Brandes said, is probably the closest community to Nevada that has signage posted and an ordinance about this. The matter will be looked into for further discussion.
b) North Downtown Streetlights and Benches
City Administrator Jordan Cook said, in answer to requests, the city is looking into continuing the newer street lights and benches for the north end of Sixth Street (M to N) to match the rest of the downtown.
Reports
Both City Administrator Jordan Cook and Councilman Dane Nealson shared that Pizza Pie Looza this past weekend went well and thanked the sponsors and volunteers who help make it possible.
Councilwoman Sandy Ehrig shared that the Public Arts Committee is currently interviewing artists for a public mural project in the community.
