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Key votes and outcomes recorded during the meeting:

- Consent calendar: Motion to approve consent calendar carried (motion by Stricker; second by Phillips; roll call votes recorded as yes).

- Award bid for cemetery equipment: Council awarded the bid for a new Kubota RTBX 1100 to Sandburg Implement Inc. for $21,816.22. The item was budgeted at $30,000; staff said the purchase through Sourcewell produced a savings of roughly $5,800. Motion by Stricker; second by Phillips. Roll call votes recorded: McCarran—yes; Phillips—yes; Solomon—yes; Stricker—yes. Motion carried.

- Campground host agreement: Council authorized the mayor to sign the annual campground host agreement with Lori Moore to serve as campground host and manager at Riverside Parkground Campground for the season May 1 through Oct. 1. Motion by Solomon; second by Sugar (as recorded). Roll call votes recorded: Solomon—yes; McCarran—yes; Stricker—yes; Phillips—yes. Motion carried.

- Scottsbluff Softball Association: Council authorized a non-exclusive license agreement with the Scottsbluff Softball Association to use Lacey Park fields for $1,500 per year, with the association preparing fields up to 35 times and a plan to expand to four fields as participation grows. Motion by Phillips; second by Stricker. Roll call votes recorded: Stricker—yes; Sullivan/Phillips—yes; McCarran—yes. Motion carried.

Other formal motions (for example, routine roll-call adjournment) were also passed. The council recorded roll calls for each motion as part of the meeting minutes.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Council Meeting from March 3rd, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The council approved the consent calendar and carried several routine items by roll call, including a cemetery equipment purchase, campground host agreement, and a non-exclusive license with the Scottsbluff Softball Association.","taxTitle","City Council Meetings, City of Scottsbluff, Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska","taxId",69688,"location","Nebraska","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6099233,"Council approves $20,000 in city support for Old West Balloon Fest",920,2343000,3263000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2819893-d3d4421f469880a2fe3953f717bb32ad&start=2343&end=3263","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2819893-d3d4421f469880a2fe3953f717bb32ad/thumbnail_2343000.jpg","/articles/6099233/Nebraska/Council-approves-20000-in-city-support-for-Old-West-Balloon-Fest","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6099233-882c7ca325f76f5f3d15479153273054/orig.mp4?Expires=1771030729&Signature=bW4hySQb9IdxZIWop5o59KVAKOwQDj1dDp0zAGYkHDSFWyzDyKJhG92~HRHiqaewjePhDLeMqKzpyQYiDQ0~0SAc3Dzb3R7Kc~L75SqTEifABPJ02NuIdbRu1mWVJ2D7aagLPdLGMvW97agEg6ZTYSO7Oa-0E~CZjXbYcPiD0ulLlRS75qDofGT6YzxP57Y3lXFLsBSOufmwnc46D4nGYDME7rc7KVsaTtwT08eKgBUfCYJHeRZcu0OuDckTuKFieEOdNVrZx-SToW9eYA8QetHfABvBZ~aAuozvlVdWPLcL~2KE8K0byEtfE~VYL9tTF4LUHD6K4sxVdZ849ju68w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Scottsbluff City Council voted to approve a $20,000 funding request from Old West Balloon Fest organizers to help defray costs for the August 2025 festival. The motion passed on a roll call vote.

Colleen Johnson, representing Old West Balloon Fest, presented the request and described the festival’s economic and tourism impact, saying the event draws visitors from outside the county and produces strong hotel occupancy during the event. Johnson said the festival was awarded the national championship (Nationals) for 2026–2028 after a competitive bidding process. “We were competing against three other cities; one of the locations was offering a hundred thousand dollar price package, and we were only able to afford 25,000 so we were able to still receive the award,” Johnson said. She told council the festival’s budget typically increases substantially during the nationals years and that organizers are asking area partners to contribute.

Johnson outlined program changes for 2025: extending activities to include Sunday mass ascension and a cowboy church, moving the night glow and many large activities to Mitchell Airfield for logistical and insurance reasons, expanding the youth ballooning camp and discovery tent, and consolidating event locations to reduce liability and improve vendor experience. She said pilot hotel rooms were a major line item and that paying for pilots’ lodging helps secure participation.

A safety director for the festival told the council he has “0 financial gain or interest” in the event but serves as safety director to oversee operations; he described the drone show as a contingency that helped when weather limited balloon launches in a prior year.

Motion and vote: The motion to approve the $20,000 funding request was made by Councilmember Solomon and seconded by Councilmember Phillips. Roll call votes recorded were Phillips—yes; Solomon—yes; McCarran—yes; Stricker—yes. The motion carried unanimously.

City staff will follow up on the funding disbursement; organizers said they will continue marketing partnerships and will ask for increased grants in coming years as Nationals increases event scale.","The council approved a $20,000 funding request to support the Old West Balloon Fest, which expects increased costs while hosting the national championship series in 2026–2028 and detailed event changes including a consolidated Mitchell Airfield night glow.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6099238,"Council holds public comment on ordinance changing residency rules for Park, Cemetery and Tree Board",423,1810000,2233000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2819893-d3d4421f469880a2fe3953f717bb32ad&start=1810&end=2233","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2819893-d3d4421f469880a2fe3953f717bb32ad/thumbnail_1810000.jpg","/articles/6099238/Nebraska/Council-holds-public-comment-on-ordinance-changing-residency-rules-for-Park-Cemetery-and-Tree-Board","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6099238-6c30c1366df24aef0a233cff8d62d640/orig.mp4?Expires=1771030729&Signature=b8BFfW2SC7~LhkSHmbTRCahpy7voYmfb1uDL0fRpSX9n4IdYZHsgtkMwjMk4XZEN6WUjxw3GdzY8OJYOnHzwYCAOSHTAVkRfRpR1VufC4GJRZeDvgaxEzR6CpWnOlgz~vXed5dQGDcn4J65fF0uyTA~ZgICx8RzdKTlH4jyEPNPllhK8Ayop88mI~9YKIY~2uBivVOcOtnzOjDdvlTGQQPlBMoErc128npepJbSPKOVOD8b44V~9AF2kA5OhbiAblU7iIX43Xfxm2UTztWrrB7q~fHMS8v9SWPyMrTbS-r0jPd8huuw0dVp5SOEZU1fKHPANDaEUXx7Epi~UNg26xA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Scottsbluff City Council considered the second reading of an ordinance amending residency requirements for membership on the Park, Cemetery and Tree Board. The ordinance text presented would amend Chapter 6, Article 2, Section 1 11 of the Scottsbluff Municipal Code to alter residency qualifications for board members.

Public comment included remarks from Cassandra Lawyer, a former Parks and Recreation board member, who thanked the council for bringing the ordinance forward and said the board benefits from the expertise of long-serving members. “They’re invaluable assets to the community,” Lawyer said, citing the contribution of named board members and expressing support for the ordinance.

Councilmembers discussed statutory context and possible amendment language. One councilmember (Jerry) said state law distinguishes a cemetery board and cited a statute amendment in February 2017, suggesting the council review statutory requirements before finalizing language. He proposed an amendment to allow up to three board members who live outside city limits to qualify if they are principal business owners with a physical business inside the city; he recommended grandfathering current nonresident members and improving onboarding and expectations for board members.

City staff said they were preparing updated onboarding materials and an information packet for all boards to clarify expectations, attendance and relevant ordinances.

No final vote on an amendment or final passage was recorded in the transcript; the item remained under discussion at second reading. Councilmembers indicated willingness to consider grandfathering current members and to work on clear onboarding materials to reduce future disputes.

The ordinance text in the record identified the municipal code section to be amended; city staff and councilmembers referenced the need to reconcile local ordinance text with state cemetery statutes amended in 2017.","On second reading, the council heard public comment and internal debate about an ordinance amending residency requirements for the Park, Cemetery and Tree Board; councilmembers discussed a possible amendment to allow non-resident principal business owners to serve, and proposed grandfathering current members.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6099242,"Council approves Flyover Brewing Company permits and street closure for July downtown events",1040,664000,1704000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2819893-d3d4421f469880a2fe3953f717bb32ad&start=664&end=1704","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2819893-d3d4421f469880a2fe3953f717bb32ad/thumbnail_664000.jpg","/articles/6099242/Nebraska/Council-approves-Flyover-Brewing-Company-permits-and-street-closure-for-July-downtown-events","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6099242-c7b8b08de893cd07ebf2d87bec870422/orig.mp4?Expires=1771030729&Signature=SNqHPjsYEgYzxoXceFfNZwLEzMqbf3qNuc-JUrT~7zwvCABWXyuMTUaXYYPHkA4-GRMGV~edIOgCLXa8xBuB6uUQn8ooyylrYYt4fWFzfVJklkntrTmyCIrcMMa0OYvskP1JnhZAFgV4KKDTFLAWmnRoV9ZT8Qpdft3yvgnnn7pJ6u-tz5y6i-185ZDd2eg~8KMTg8sU59iqbVYxefkweS-dUchyyjd3Y5dmUtMbM4DT7splBxFFjbCPlPOVaJvAJNSVx1vze44xTmFtFl~STnzyYBtYjS55XWd6ibZm07ex1Pp8z1pTWpRbc4dvVsdTObE4y8rUTb74a2ST~2EFGg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Scottsbluff City Council approved multiple permits requested by BDS 3 C LLC, doing business as Flyover Brewing Company, including 10 special designated liquor (SDL) licenses for the Bands on Bridal summer series, a community festival permit that includes a street closure and noise permit for July 19, 2025, and a special designated liquor license to serve alcohol at a birthday celebration and street dance on July 19, 2025.

The SDLs cover a series of dates at the Eighteenth Street Plaza (requested dates included June and July dates listed in the application) with service hours generally requested through the evening. Flyover’s representative told the council she will serve as off-site marketing/promotions manager and that Haley Ricky will serve as the on-site manager; Haley is ServeSafe-certified. The vendor said wristbanding will be used and that the vendor’s point-of-sale and wristband system will help prevent sales to minors. The representative described a plan for end-of-night sweeps to ensure alcohol is not removed from the event area and said inventory access will be restricted to a small number of employees.

Councilmembers asked about public safety, gate control and emergency access for the requested street closure. Councilmember Jerry asked whether emergency services had been consulted: “So when you close the street…do you get approved some level of approval from the emergency services…?” City staff said chiefs had been part of earlier conversations for prior years’ events and that staff would ensure emergency services and the street division are consulted on setup and gate management. Flyover representatives described using borrowed cattle panels to close the block and said the panels can be opened quickly if emergency access is needed.

The council approved the SDLs, festival permit/street closure and the birthday celebration SDL in separate votes. Motions and roll calls recorded:
- Ten SDLs for Bands on Bridal: Motion by Councilmember Phillips; second by Councilmember Solomon. Roll call recorded: Stricker—yes; Solomon—yes; Phillips—yes; McCarran—yes. Motion carried.
- Community festival permit and street closure (Nineteenth Street between Broadway and Alley on July 19, 2025): Motion by Councilmember Stricker; second by Councilmember Solomon. Roll call recorded: Stricker—yes; Solomon—yes; Phillips—yes; McCarran—yes. Motion carried.
- Special designated liquor license for birthday celebration/street dance (July 19, 2025): Motion by Councilmember Solomon; second by Councilmember Phillips. Roll call recorded: Stricker—yes; Solomon—yes; Phillips—yes; McCarran—yes. Motion carried.

Council and event organizers discussed logistics including wristband consistency across vendors, vendor staffing, liability/insurance for off-site events, street-division support for barricades to avoid overtime costs, and coordination so gates can be opened quickly if emergency responders need to access the closed block. Staff said they will coordinate with public safety and street crews ahead of the events.","The council approved 10 special designated liquor licenses for Flyover Brewing Company’s Bands on Bridal series, a community festival permit with a temporary street closure for July 19, 2025, and a separate special designated license for a birthday celebration and street dance the same day.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6099247,"Council recommends In & Out Liquor for Nebraska Class C license",521,123000,644000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2819893-d3d4421f469880a2fe3953f717bb32ad&start=123&end=644","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2819893-d3d4421f469880a2fe3953f717bb32ad/thumbnail_123000.jpg","/articles/6099247/Nebraska/Council-recommends-In-Out-Liquor-for-Nebraska-Class-C-license","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6099247-b615bf93f8e1d009df4e6c32a0ae18d9/orig.mp4?Expires=1771030729&Signature=CvrOnTfMtKmLEEaNSPt7n4XVqDpHoQkvYxy2X0wRh8V~ozoolswPt15LMEy3nE6VClNqqtwth6-x8kNBmhvKuWTnuOYH0GklW1yhNIelqRJGXuuLfyJaudxoXJcSnhjbN424-BAmGlUFIXPbY~WHdnJ7~Mk8yHSq-jctBvfUkuGYtndVKOCUWlu43D55fh~Ihx5sMVFRLoK~nvbpivR7G-gLTKlNl1dnPtSiRFoRrQ4en0mwpaYeXWVK6pWRMph0fTRX80x3ok5BFWqB42c9jWDndY6~MoVJ-76IUxU7b84SjS2EahX1vjr-KuQLauuqZoxylycm7As3dVp66ERDyg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Scottsbluff City Council held a public hearing and voted to recommend that the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission grant a Class C liquor license to ATL LLC, doing business as In & Out Liquor, at 615 South Beltline Highway East. The council also named Taylor Gallas as the proposed liquor license manager.

The applicant, Adam Gallus, told the council he and his wife plan to open what he described as “a more modern, take of a liquor store” at the address and said renovation work would begin April 1 with an anticipated summer 2025 opening. “I've currently been part of a class C for about 13 years under my father's liquor license,” Gallus said. He described store hours as Sunday–Thursday, 10 a.m.–10 p.m.; Friday–Saturday, 10 a.m.–1 a.m.

Gallus outlined several loss-prevention and compliance measures. He said staff will be ServeSafe-certified and that the store's point-of-sale system will prompt employees to check and scan IDs: “No purchases can be made without scanning, that ID,” he said. He added the plan calls for visual ID verification, employee training to recognize fake IDs, security cameras and locked inventory, and that he and his partner would be the only staff with keys to storage. He estimated the store would employ roughly four to six people.

A city staff member noted for the record that “Taylor and Adam did appear before the Liquor License Investigatory Board, and they did recommend a positive recommendation to the council to the liquor commission.” The council then moved to make a positive recommendation to the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission and to name Taylor Gallas as manager.

Motion and vote: The motion to make a positive recommendation was made by Councilmember Stricker and seconded by Councilmember Solomon. Roll call votes recorded were Solomon—yes; McCarran—yes; Stricker—yes; Phillips—yes. The motion carried unanimously.

The Nebraska Liquor Control Commission retains final authority over licensing; the council’s action was a local recommendation. The application file entered into the record included the license application, council checklist, and written statements from the police chief, city clerk and development services.","After a public hearing, the Scottsbluff City Council voted unanimously to recommend a Class C liquor license for ATL LLC, doing business as In & Out Liquor, and named Taylor Gallas as the proposed license manager.","actionData","errors"]

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