The North Platte Planning Commission on Aug. 28 recommended annexation of Lot 13 (a mobile‑home park operated as Cody Land & Cattle) into the city’s limits.

Planning staff said the owner requested annexation; the park covers roughly two acres and, according to staff, has city water, sewer and electric available. Staff also said the owner currently pays utility bills for the park and that annexation would create the option — not a mandate — for individual metering of mobile‑home spaces in the future.

No members of the public testified on this item. Commissioners moved to recommend annexation (motion by Bain, seconded by Jet); the recommendation will go to City Council on Nov. 4. Staff noted that annexation does not automatically force immediate changes such as mandatory hookup or immediate engineering work; such changes would be addressed through future city processes if and when necessary.

The agenda materials explained the city’s rationale for annexation: equity for taxpayers, clearer service responsibility for maintenance and emergency response, and opportunities for future development under the comprehensive plan.