06/09/2025 Special Meeting
FRIEND CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING
June 9, 2025
City Council President Kristen Milton called the special meeting of the City Council to order at 6:15 p.m. at the City Hall. Advanced notice of the meeting was given by posting notice at three places in town, one method for giving advanced notice. All proceedings shown were taken while the meeting was open to the attendance of the public.
Mayor Judith Knoke presided, and Deputy City Clerk Heather L. Varney recorded the proceedings. The following Councilmembers were present: Kristen Milton, Phyllis Schwab, David Sladek, and Jeremy Collier. Mayor Knoke arrived at 6:35pm. A quorum being present, and the meeting duly convened, the following proceedings were had and done.
As required by the Nebraska Open Meetings Act, Mayor Knoke announced that a copy of the Nebraska Open Meetings Act has been posted on the south door of the City Hall meeting room for all in attendance to review.
Mayor Knoke led the pledge of Allegiance.
Jacob Zajic spoke about Farmers COOP Subdivision. Motion by Collier, seconded by Sladek to approve subdivision as described. On roll call voting aye Milton, Schwab, Sladek, and Collier. Nays none.
Discussion about employee health insurance. Motion by Collier, second by Milton to approve accepting LIGHT proposal offering city paying 100% of premium for employees, spouse, children, and family members. On roll call voting aye Collier, Schwab, Milton. Nays Sladek.
No further business to come before the City Council, a motion was made by Milton, seconded by Collier, to adjourn the meeting. On roll call voting aye Schwab, Sladek, Collier, and Milton. Nays none. Motion carried and meeting adjourned at 7:15 pm.



