MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2026
A meeting of the Mayor and Council of the City of Plainview, Nebraska, was held at the Council Chambers in said City on the 8th day of September at 5:45 o’clock P.M.
Roll call was held and present were: Mayor Smith; Council Members: Born Janovec, Sanne and Doty Absent: None.
The Pledge of Allegiance was then recited.
Mayor Smith opened the meeting and announced to individuals in attendance that a full copy of the new Nebraska Open Meetings Act was posted on back table of the Council Chambers.
Notice of the meeting was given in advance thereof by Posting, a designated method for giving notice, as shown by the Certificate of Posting attached to these minutes. Notice of this meeting was given to the Mayor and all members of the Council and a copy of their acknowledgment of receipt of notice and the agenda is attached to the minutes. Availability of the agenda was communicated in the advance notice and in the notice to the Mayor and Council of this meeting. All proceedings hereafter shown were taken while the convened meeting was open to the attendance of the public.
Courtney Retzlaff was present as City Clerk.
Jeremy Tarr was present as City Administrator.
Sanne moved to approve the presented Budget FY 2026-2027. Janovec seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.
Sanne moved to approve budgeted money transfers for FY 2026-2027. Janovec seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.
Council member Born introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 762
WHEREAS, Nebraska Statures provide that the property tax request for the prior year shall be the property tax request for the current year for purposes of the levy set by the County Board of Equalization unless the Governing Body of the City of Plainview passes by a majority vote a resolution or ordinance setting the tax request at a different amount; and
WHEREAS, a special public hearing was held as required by law to hear and consider comments concerning the property tax request; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of the City of Plainview that the property tax request for the current year be a different amount than the property tax request for the prior year.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PLAINVIEW, NEBRASKA, THAT:
- The 2026-2027 property tax request be set at a total sum of $545,719.67
- Of the total sum, the amount of $404,956.67 shall be designated as General Levy; and
- Of the total sum, the amount of $140,763.00will be used for bond repayments, to provide a sum sufficient to cover prior year’s bond requirements.
Council member Doty seconded the foregoing motion and on roll call on the passage and adoption of said resolution, the following voted Aye; Born, Janovec, Sanne and Doty Nay: None. Whereupon the Mayor declared said motion carried and Resolution #762 is passed and adopted
Council member Sanne introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 763
Resolution of Support for Participation in Nebraska’s Economic Development Certified Community Program
WHEREAS, local municipal government, county government, and regional economic development entities must provide leadership and coordination for economic development efforts; and
WHEREAS, economic development needs can best be solved through a cooperative effort between local, county, regional, and state economic development organizations and entities; and
WHEREAS, there is a need to recognize and promote our community’s organizational readiness, infrastructure investment, and ability to respond to business needs; and
WHEREAS, the Economic Development Certified Community Program, administered by the Nebraska Department of Economic Development, has been reviewed and found to be a program promoting our community’s economic development preparedness;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of Plainview, Nebraska, hereby pledges its full support, endorsement, and cooperation for participation in Nebraska’s Economic Development Certified Community Program by the City of Plainview.
Council member Doty seconded the foregoing motion and on roll call on the passage and adoption of said resolution, the following voted Aye; Born, Janovec, Sanne and Doty Nay: None. Whereupon the Mayor declared said motion carried and Resolution #763 is passed and adopted
Council member Sanne introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 764
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PLAINVIEW, NEBRASKA, AUTHORIZING THE PURSUIT OF GRANT FUNDING FOR RENOVATIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS TO THE KLOWN DOLL MUSEUM LOCATED AT 306 WEST PARK AVENUE, PLAINVIEW, NEBRASKA.
WHEREAS, the Klown Doll Museum, located at 306 West Park Avenue, Plainview, Nebraska, is a unique community asset that contributes to the cultural heritage, tourism, and economic vitality of the City of Plainview; and
WHEREAS, the City Council recognizes the importance of preserving and enhancing community facilities and attractions that serve residents and visitors; and
WHEREAS, renovations and improvements are needed to maintain and improve the museum facility, including but not limited to building preservation, accessibility, safety, exhibit space improvements, visitor accommodations, and related infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, grant funding opportunities may be available through local, state, federal, nonprofit, and private funding sources to assist with project costs; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds it to be in the best interest of the City of Plainview to pursue such grant funding opportunities.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PLAINVIEW, NEBRASKA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The City Council hereby authorizes and supports the pursuit of grant funding opportunities for the renovation, rehabilitation, preservation, accessibility improvements, and enhancement of the Klown Doll Museum located at 306 West Park Avenue, Plainview, Nebraska.
Section 2. The Mayor, City Clerk, and other authorized representatives of the City are hereby authorized to prepare, execute, and submit grant applications and associated documents necessary to pursue available funding opportunities.
Section 3. The City may collaborate with museum representatives, community organizations, funding agencies, consultants, and other stakeholders in developing project plans and grant applications.
Section 4. Acceptance of any grant award that requires matching funds, contractual obligations, or budget amendments shall be subject to future approval by the City Council as required by law.
Section 5. The City Council finds that improvements to the Klown Doll Museum will promote tourism, preserve local history and culture, support economic development, and enhance the quality of life for residents and visitors.
Section 6. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage and approval according to law.
Council member Born seconded the foregoing motion and on roll call on the passage and adoption of said resolution, the following voted Aye; Born, Janovec, Sanne and Doty Nay: None. Whereupon the Mayor declared said motion carried and Resolution #764 is passed and adopted
Sanne moved to adjourn the meeting. Born seconded. Motion carried 4-0
TIME: 5:50 P.M.
Robert Smith, Mayor
(SEAL)
ATTEST:
Courtney Retzlaff, City Clerk/Treasurer
I, the undersigned, City Clerk for the City of Plainview, Nebraska, hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of proceedings had and done by the Mayor and Council on 9/28/2026; that all of the subjects included in the foregoing proceedings were contained in the agenda for the meeting, kept continually current and readily available for public inspection at the office of the City Clerk; that such subjects were contained in said agenda for at least twenty-four hours prior to said meeting; that at least one copy of all reproducible material discussed at the meeting was available at the meeting for examination and copying by members of the public; that the said minutes from which the foregoing proceedings have been extracted were in written form and available for public inspection within ten working days and prior to the next convened meeting of said body; that all news media requesting notification concerning meetings of said body were provided advance notification of the time and place of said meeting and the subjects
to be discussed at said meeting.
Courtney Retzlaff, City Clerk/Treasurer (SEAL)