City Council Recap: $500K Pledge & North Pointe Moves Forward
- Anna LaBay
- Nov 19
- 2 min read
Nov. 18, 2025
McCOOK Neb. — The McCook City Council covered a full slate of community updates Monday night, highlighted by a major donation, housing progress, and several routine approvals.
$500,000 Pledge Announced
The McCook Community Foundation Fund pledged $500,000 to the Gerald L. Walters Youth Sports Complex.
City Manager Nate Schneider said the pledge brings fundraising and grant support to around $3 million.
Foundation members attending the meeting were recognized by the mayor.
North Pointe Housing Project
The council and the Community Development Agency (CDA) advanced the next phase of the North Pointe residential development, approving:
Preliminary plat for the Second North Pointe Addition
11 new residential lots
Wider lots based on buyer feedback
Drainage/stormwater area included
Second substantial modification to the North Pointe Redevelopment Plan
Allows remaining TIF capacity from Phase 2 to carry into Phase 3
Redevelopment Agreement for Phase 3
Authorizes the use of TIF financing for water, sewer, street, and storm improvements
Notes shared during discussion:
The North Pointe project has been in the works for over 10 years.
First five homes sold quickly; five more are underway.
McCook remains 180–200 housing units short, based on recent studies.
The long-term goal is to generate enough valuation to pave West 7th Street in the final phase.
Consent Agenda — All Approved 5–0
2026 Crack Sealing Project: $62,100 (Shelco Construction)
2026 Armor Coating Project: $6.85/gal + $38,400 granite aggregate (Shelco Construction)
Grant of License for Elizabeth Knedlik (fence installation)
Airport agency agreement with Nebraska DOT–Aeronautics for FAA Project 3-31-0052-022-2026
Planning Commission minutes (Nov. 17, 2025)
Peace Lutheran Church request to use Felling Field and close the alley (April 29, 2025)
October 2025 claims received and filed
Deveny Motors bid for a new 4WD SSV/PPV police truck: $43,353
Regular Agenda
Nuisance Abatement Program Application approved for submittal to West Central Nebraska Development District.
Motorola Solutions camera system approved:
10 in-car cameras + 16 body cameras
Total: $115,315
Police Chief Kevin Hodgson noted the current system is aging and at capacity.
Council Comments
Gene Weedin complimented the updated lighting in Norris Park.
Jered Muehlenkamp thanked the Community Foundation for its contribution to the sports complex.
Image from the McCook Economic Development Corporation website.
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