COLUMBUS, Neb. (AP) — The Columbus City Council has agreed to let staffers develop a long-term, big-picture plan for improving the council chambers.

Council members discussed ideas for about 30 minutes on Monday night before agreeing to seek a construction and financing plan that would be put to a council vote.

Councilman Jim Bulkley says the renovation plan must look at the big picture, but he wants the city to take smaller steps in targeting areas where improvements are most urgent. Councilman Terry Reardon says improvements to the council chambers should be prioritized.

The ideas discussed included changing the council seating arrangement; purchasing new, portable cabinets; upgrading a nearby bathroom to make it accessible to people with disabilities.