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Bellevue City Council to Meet Early Tuesday; Agenda Includes Park Hours Change, Project Updates

Bellevue Times — Sun, 02 Aug 2026 18:09:00 +0000

Bellevue City Council members will begin Tuesday’s meeting 90 minutes earlier than usual, with a 4:30 p.m. start time to allow council members and city staff to participate in National Night Out activities later that evening. After several meetings packed with lengthy agendas, this week’s docket is comparatively light, focusing largely on board appointments, a...

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City Council Approves Agenda Policy After Lengthy Debate

Bellevue Times — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 15:28:59 +0000

The Bellevue City Council unanimously approved a policy change on July 21 that gives council members a more direct path for placing proposed ordinances, resolutions and other matters on future council agendas. Under the amended policy, a proposal submitted by one council member and supported by a second council member must undergo administrative, legal, financial...

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City Council Approves Amphitheater Design Contract for American Heroes Park

Bellevue Times — Sat, 11 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0000

The Bellevue City Council has approved a nearly $285,000 architectural and engineering contract to begin designing a new outdoor amphitheater at American Heroes Park, marking the next step in a project city leaders hope will become a centerpiece for community events and entertainment. The council unanimously approved an agreement authorizing Mayor Rusty Hike to sign...

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New Restrooms Planned as American Heroes Park Continues to Grow

Bellevue Times — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 23:53:23 +0000

The Bellevue City Council took another step toward expanding amenities at American Heroes Park Tuesday night, approving a $110,340 design contract with Holland Basham Architects for new permanent restroom facilities. The contract authorizes the Omaha architectural firm to prepare plans for the new restrooms, which will support the park’s growing use for recreation, community events,...

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Bellevue City Council to Consider Ban on Off-Road Vehicles on Public Property

Bellevue Times — Sat, 04 Jul 2026 21:12:32 +0000

BELLEVUE, Neb. — Riding dirt bikes, ATVs, mini-bikes, go-carts and similar off-road vehicles on Bellevue streets, sidewalks, trails and parks could soon become illegal under a new ordinance scheduled for consideration by the Bellevue City Council on July 7. If approved, Ordinance No. 4220 would create a new section of the Bellevue Municipal Code prohibiting...

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Bellevue Chamber, City Partner to Install First Aid Supply Stands in Five Parks

Bellevue Times — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 00:49:27 +0000

Visitors to five Bellevue parks could soon have access to free basic first aid supplies under a new partnership between the City of Bellevue and the Bellevue Chamber of Commerce & Community. At its July 7 meeting, the Bellevue City Council is scheduled to consider approving a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Bellevue Chamber...

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Bellevue Approves Highway 370 Traffic Signal Retiming Project

Bellevue Times — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:21:00 +0000

The Bellevue City Council approved an agreement Tuesday with Felsburg Holt & Ullevig (FHU) for engineering services to retime traffic signals along Highway 370 between 48th Street and Arboretum Drive. The agreement authorizes up to $88,250 in engineering services aimed at improving traffic flow along one of Bellevue’s busiest east-west corridors while also helping the...

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Council Approves Amendment on Updated Mattel Licensing Terms for Indoor Water Park

Bellevue Times — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 12:55:00 +0000

The Bellevue City Council approved an amendment to the Mattel sublicensing agreement connected to the Bellevue Indoor Water Park project. City officials say the amendment updates contractual language to ensure compliance with federal tax requirements tied to the city’s bond obligations, specifically maintaining the tax-exempt status of financial instruments under Internal Revenue Service rules. The...

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Bellevue City Council Advances Parks, Infrastructure, and Entertainment District Projects

Bellevue Times — Sun, 08 Feb 2026 15:00:00 +0000

The Bellevue City Council approved a series of major infrastructure, parks, and development-related actions at its most recent meeting, authorizing more than $4 million in combined projects and agreements aimed at improving public spaces, utilities, and long-term economic development. Two City Parks to Receive Major Playground Upgrades Council approved contracts with BCI Burke/Creative Sites for...

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