City of Cozad

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Cozad City Council Meeting July 8, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. AGENDA Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation Roll Call Public Hearing Consent Agenda 1) City Council Minutes-June 17, June 27 ad hoc Approval of Claims New Business 1) Data Center Franchise Fee 2) Approval of Ordinance 1551-Vacating York Drive located in CDCAddition No. 6 to the City of Cozad, Dawson County, Nebraska 3) Two Rivers Public Health Department Update - Haleigh Eschliman Reports Citizens Comments Adjournment Next meeting will be Monday, July 22, 2024. In accordance with Section 84-1412 sub-section eight (8) of the Reissue Revised Statutes of the State of Nebraska 1943, as amended, one copy of all reproducible written material to be discussed is available to the public at this meeting for examination and copying. The Mayor and Council reserve the right to adjourn into closed session as per Section 84-1410 of the Nebraska Revised Statutes.

Due to a swim meet at the pool tomorrow, the hours for Saturday July 6th will be 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. The pool will be back to regular hours on Sunday July 7th.

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Updates from the City: The City of Cozad has applied for Disaster Assistance for our community, we have not received word back on the application as of this afternoon. Senator Ibach has been involved in these efforts as well. The forms for Property Tax Reduction Requests are in the city offices for you to pick up. Those are due to the Assessors Office by end of day on July 15th. 308-324-3471. Reminder that any trees or branches that do not fit in the green dumpsters should be taken to the tree pile along Hwy 30. We are continuously emptying both trash and grass dumpsters, due to the volume of debris we have to make additional trips to the landfill and the tree dump. Families that are experiencing hardship due to the storm, can access an application for emergency assistance through the Methodist Church at this link: https://gp-reg.brtapp.com/DisasterFundAssistanceRequest At the bottom of the application select local pastor. This is available to those in the congregation and community who were affected by the hail storm. Disclaimer, applications are considered individually and the amount of gift is dependent on the number of applications and the balance in the disaster response fund.

Reminder to anyone who had vehicles damaged during this past weekends hail storm: If your insurance company has acquired your vehicle through a total loss settlement and a salvage certificate of title has been issued to them you have 60 days from the date of settlement to apply for a partial refund on your registration. Please bring in the vehicles license plates, registration, and the settlement documents. Please call us at 308-324-3241 if you have any questions.

Dawson County Assessor’s Office Announces Possible Assessment Reduction Following Hailstorm https://ruralradio.com/krvn/news/dawson-county-assessors-office-announces-possible-assessment-reduction-following-hailstorm/

Hot Meals USA will be in town to serve supper tonight and then breakfast, lunch, and supper tomorrow at the parking lot located at the corner of Avenue F and Main St. These hot meals are provided free of charge to anyone in need, including victims who have experienced injuries and/or damage to their properties, first responders, volunteers and workers helping with cleanup, and anyone else in need of food. If you would like to volunteer to help serve meals, please visit the Hot Meals USA Facebook page and a link will soon be posted for you to sign up. The Facebook page will also have up to date times that meals will be scheduled as details are finalized.

You may see a vehicle like this driving around town today. The City has worked with Fast Forward in the past and we are utilizing them today to determine possible storm damage to infrastructure and facilities.

Have damaged trees or branches?? Trees and branches that don't fit into green dumpsters may be disposed of at the tree pile south of Highway 30 across from Pump and Pantry.

Library Closed!! Due to weather related issues, Wilson Public Library will be closed today. The book drop is available on the north side of the building.

Cozad City Council Meeting June 17, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. AGENDA Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation Roll Call Public Hearing Public Hearing 7:00 p.m. – Recommendation of approval from the Cozad Planning Commission on the CDC Addition No. 7 an administrative replat of part of Cover 1st Addition Block 1 and CDC Addition No. 6 Blocks 2-3 to the City of Cozad, Dawson County, Nebraska Consent Agenda 1) City Council Minutes – June 3 ad hoc, June 3 Approval of Claims New Business 1) Approve Resolution 2024-10 – Surplus (slide) sale 2) Approve the program amendments and authorize the mayor to sign a letter stating the same for the Nebraska Department Economic Development Reports Citizens Comments Adjournment Next meeting will be Monday, July 8, 2024. In accordance with Section 84-1412 sub-section eight (8) of the Reissue Revised Statutes of the State of Nebraska 1943, as amended, one copy of all reproducible written material to be discussed is available to the public at this meeting for examination and copying. The Mayor and Council reserve the right to adjourn into closed session as per Section 84-1410 of the Nebraska Revised Statutes.

**COZAD CEMETERY CLEANUP** All arrangements and decorations will need picked up by June 10th. Items may be put back out starting June 15th. Thank you for your cooperation!

***GRASS ROUTE UPDATE*** Due to equipment failure the City will be running the grass pickup route between 3:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. This will begin today and will continue throughout this month. Grass will still be picked up the weekly, just at a later time of day. Residents do NOT need to do anything differently. Simply take your roll-outs to the curb as you normally do. Thank you!

City Council Meeting June 3, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.

The City of Cozad is a Tree City once again. "We are excited to share this accomplishment with our community. Our public spaces and streetscapes are enhanced by our beautiful trees throughout the city," commented City Administrator Nikki Schwanz. This distinction is the result of a several organizations working together for the betterment of our community.

We had another successful Arbor Day Program at Candy Cane Park on April 26th. The Treble Makers sang the National Anthem, the Scout presented the flags, and Community Forester Gregg Lemke shared some interesting facts surrounding Arbor Day. Our Board and Park's Department had some help with the tree planting from our poster contests winners! This year's winners were Averie Kinnan, Olivia Anderson, Ava Sturgeon, Easton Swanson, Dallas Gifford, and Piper Sturgeon. Board members pictured are Deb Leahy, Zach Priel, Lorne Laird, Jeremy Koch, and Mel Nutt. Thank you to everyone who helped to make it a great day on the City of Cozad!

Huge shoutout to Dawson Public Power District for assisting the City of Cozad today. Amazing equipment and crew provided to make this 70’ pole change out go smooth, even in the rain. DPPD was willing to set the first pole with their new truck to help a neighbor. This is another example of Public Power working together in Nebraska.

The City offices and the Wilson Public Library will be closed on Monday May 27th or Memorial Day! The City of Cozad would like to thank all of the men and women who have served to protect our freedom!

Cozad City Council Meeting May 20, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. AGENDA Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation Roll Call Public Hearing Consent Agenda 1) City Council Minutes – May 6 Approval of Claims New Business 1) Cozad Community Leaders (CCL) approval for Music Mondays – Mandy Swanson Reports Citizens Comments Adjournment Next meeting will be Monday, June 3, 2024. In accordance with Section 84-1412 sub-section eight (8) of the Reissue Revised Statutes of the State of Nebraska 1943, as amended, one copy of all reproducible written material to be discussed is available to the public at this meeting for examination and copying. The Mayor and Council reserve the right to adjourn into closed session as per Section 84-1410 of the Nebraska Revised Statutes.