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Papillion City Council - July 7, 2026
Published: Jul 7, 2026
Inclusive Playground Design Begins at Hik Park
The design phase for the Hik Park inclusive playground project has commenced, following visioning sessions held before the Fourth of July holiday. The city and design team gathered public input on desired elements for the playground, which will be situated near the large Hake Park shelter, across from the pond. This project aims to create a destination for families and community members to gather and is slated to begin construction in the fall.
Fire Department Receives New Vehicles and Concludes Safety Camps
The Pavilion Fire Department is expecting the delivery of a new engine truck and a medic vehicle this week, after a nearly two-year wait for the medic unit. The third unit will be stationed at the downtown station until a future fire station is built, aiding during peak times. The department also successfully concluded its summer kids fire safety camps, which saw 150-160 children attend, fostering community engagement and safety awareness. Additionally, the department is launching its next training academy on August 10th, with four recruits from Pavilion, four from Belleview, and six from Greta participating.
State Legislative Changes Could Streamline Development; Federal Housing Bill's Local Impact Assessed
Council members discussed potential legislative changes at the state level that could streamline local building and fire codes, potentially speeding up development processes. Senator Calf visited Pavilion City Hall and met with staff, including Chief Building Official Brad, to discuss these possibilities. The goal is to make minor changes that could significantly impact development timelines, such as shaving a month off the zoning process, allowing projects to capitalize on building seasons before winter. Separately, Councilman Mumgard inquired about a federal housing bill and its potential impact on Pavilion, particularly concerning regulatory changes. Legal staff indicated that the federal bill, largely focused on programs for cities with low-to-moderate income census tracts (which Pavilion lacks), is unlikely to have a significant direct impact on local regulations. The primary focus for federal changes appears to be on manufactured housing and accessory dwelling units (ADUs).
Preliminary Plat Approved for Papio Fun Park Redevelopment
A public hearing and vote were held for Resolution R260126, a preliminary plat for a replatting of several lots and vacated street at 210 East Lincoln Street, under the applicant Parson Subdivision Replat 2. This action is necessary for the existing Papio Fun Park to raise its main building out of the flood plain. The facility will be redeveloped as an entertainment facility, utilizing the same footprint but requiring the building to be raised. The vote on the preliminary plat is distinct from a future TIF financing application, though blight approval for the area has already been granted.
Pavilion Renews Law Enforcement Training Academy Agreement
The Sarpy Douglas Law Enforcement Academy (SDLEA) interlocal agreement renewal was discussed and approved. The SDLEA is a collaborative effort between the cities of Pavilion, Le Vista, Belleview, Sarpy County Sheriff's Office, Douglas County Sheriff's Office, and Metro Community College, formed to provide advanced training tailored to member agencies' needs. A point of contention during renewal involved Metro Community College's desire to include non-member agency students, which the other members opposed to maintain focus on their personnel. The approved interlocal agreement reaffirms the focus on member agencies. Metro Community College participates due to its location and previous use of its facilities for training.
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