CITY OF BENNINGTON

CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2026; 

6:00 P.M.

CITY OFFICE, 

15505 WAREHOUSE STREET

BENNINGTON, NE

402-238-2375

 

Call to Order - Roll Call – Open Meetings Act

Mayor Clint Adams called the regular monthly meeting to order at 6:05 p.m. on Monday, September 14, 2026.  In attendance were City Council Members Kaye Bridgeford, Rob Hamilton, Adam Lee and Shane Pekny.  City Clerk Mindi Laaker identified the Open Meetings Act location that is available to the public.

 

Approval of Consent Agenda

A. August 10, 2026 City Council / School Board Meeting Minutes

B. August 10, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes

C. August 31, 2026 Special Budget Meeting

D. August 2026 Bills Paid

E. Keno Receipts:  August 8.75%:  $9,882.16

F. JEO Consulting Invoices:

i. General Engineering Invoice No. 176248 for $6,040.00

ii. Bennington Road Bridge Repair Invoice No.176393 for $4,188.75

iii. Neumeyer Park Soccer Complex Invoice No. 176045 for $11,135.00

vi. Asphalt Overlay–Molley, Stark, Allen Invoice No. 176176 for $1,995.00

v. Doug Nelson Complex Access Road Invoice No. 176187 for $774.25

 

BILLS PAID IN AUGUST

CITY

LEAGUE OF NEBRASKA 

MUNICIPALITIES 12,926.00

MUD 55.35

MUTUAL OF OMAHA 248.34

RATINA CRAWFORD 1,564.52

KEVIN HAND 2,484.47

MINDI LAAKER 997.77

NATIONWIDE INSURANCE 3,058.94

NATIONWIDE INSURANCE 4,195.34

THE DAILY RECORD 345.32

OLD REPUBLIC SURETY GROUP 100.00

PAPILLION SANITATION 60.00

YOUNG & WHITE LAW OFFICES 3,596.80

OFFICE DEPOT, INC 161.11

MINDI LAAKER 33.52

HSA CONTRIBUTIONS 278.84

OFFICE DEPOT, INC 135.26

ISTACART (TO BE REFUNDED) 83.35

RUNZA - YARD 50.00

COX BUSINESS SERVICES 108.15

EMC INSURANCE COMPANIES 2,552.00

GREAT AMERICA 

FINANCIAL SERVICE 165.59

JEO CONSULTING, INC 9,105.00

OPPD 331.23

QB IRS TAX WITHDRAWAL 11,063.80

HSA CONTRIBUTIONS 278.84

INTUIT 517.00

VALENTINOS 150.84

RATINA CRAWFORD 1,607.48

KEVIN HAND 2,484.48

MINDI LAAKER 997.78

NATIONWIDE INSURANCE 3,041.28

NATIONWIDE INSURANCE 4,177.68

HSA CONTRIBUTIONS 37.50

LEAGUE OF NEBRASKA  

MUNICIPALITIES 596.00

HSA CONTRIBUTIONS 216.34

THE DAILY RECORD 118.66

FILTER SHOP 16.38

L.C. SERVICES 19.00

MEDICA HEALTH PLAN SOLUTIONS 3,411.57

PRINCIPAL LIFE 

INSURANCE COMPANY 322.42

QB IRS TAX WITHDRAWAL 11,200.72

HSA CONTRIBUTIONS 12.50

AT&T MOBILITY 46.82

THE DAILY RECORD 43.33

MUD 55.35

MUTUAL OF OMAHA 248.34

PRESTO-X 53.30

HSA CONTRIBUTIONS 266.34

CITY TOTAL 83,620.65

 

SEWER 

CARDINAL 3,170.68

CITY OF OMAHA CASHIER 38,662.00

ONE CALL CONCEPTS 165.13

PEOPLE SERVICE 1,500.00

SEWER TOTAL 43,497.81

 

LIBRARY

DEMCO 1,010.75

LISA FLAXBEARD - REIMBURSEMENT 155.00

AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES 170.85

CITY WIDE FACILITY SOLUTIONS 825.00

MUD 313.65

MUTUAL OF OMAHA 187.22

JOHNNA BIERMAN 1,455.37

LISA FLAXBEARD 1,671.62

NATALIE HARTLEY 1,085.89

NORA HUBER 365.00

HEATHER LUTH 1,173.75

LYDIA PILE 1,033.63

TARYN STERN 512.39

JOHN HENRY’S 743.59

PAPILLION SANITATION 100.00

SAM’S CLUB MC/SYNCB 3,546.00

STRATEGICE AIR COMMAND &  

AEROSPACE MUSEUM 450.00

OMAHA CHILDREN’S MUSEUM 550.00

NATALIE HARTLEY 60.00

U.S. BANK 1,718.87

COX BUSINESS SERVICES 223.33

NLA/NSLA CONFERENCE 2,305.00

OPPD 290.99

180 CARPET CLEANING LLC 1,745.00

JOHNNA BIERMAN 1,455.36

LISA FLAXBEARD 1,671.62

NATALIE HARTLEY 953.54

NORA HUBER 435.66

HEATHER LUTH 1,173.75

LYDIA PILE 967.04

TARYN STERN 885.91

BENNINGTON LION CLUB 85.00

COX BUSINESS SERVICES 78.58

DOUGLAS COUNTY POST GAZETTE 200.00

FILTER SHOP 22.59

FONTENELLE FOREST 200.00

GREAT AMERICA  

FINANCIAL SERVICE 242.55

L.C. SERVICES 56.00

MEDICA HEALTH PLAN SOLUTIONS 4,201.97

PLAYAWAY PRODUCTS, LLC 24.99

PRINCIPAL LIFE 

INSURANCE COMPANY 219.04

AMAZON 74.82

CITY WIDE FACILITY SOLUTIONS 825.00

MUD 313.65

MUTUAL OF OMAHA 187.22

PRESTO-X 33.73

LIBRARY TOTAL 36,000.92

 

POLICE

GREAT PLAINS UNIFORMS 199.98

MUD 143.00

MUTUAL OF OMAHA 565.72

JORDAN BRADLEY 360.77

ANDREW HILSCHER 2,859.78

JAYME IVERSEN 1,754.01

NICOLE MARTIN 778.29

DONALD MCGUIRE 169.17

STACIA NELSON 1,921.01

MARK NOONAN 91.59

DILLON SIMON 1,996.79

JONATHAN STARKE 1,985.12

DANIEL STOCKER 2,303.99

COX BUSINESS SERVICES 205.00

CUBBY’S 2,221.75

PAPILLION SANITATION 30.00

JAYME IVERSEN 318.85

WINGATE BY WINDHAM 235.96

STACIA NELSON 55.87

JAYME IVERSEN 40.00

ANDREW HILSCHER 15.00

OPPD 374.59

ANDREW HILSCHER 2,859.78

JAYME IVERSEN 1,754.01

ROBERT JONES 433.62

NICOLE MARTIN 693.47

STACIA NELSON 1,921.02

MARK NOONAN 185.37

DILLON SIMON 1,996.77

JONATHAN STARKE 1,985.12

DANIEL STOCKER 2,303.98

EDWARDS 1,717.05

HEALTHMART (FIREARM) 580.77

JONATHAN STARKE 130.50

911 CUSTOM 4,985.98

CULLIGAN OF OMAHA 14.98

FILTER SHOP 9.75

GREAT AMERICA 

FINANCIAL SERVICE 86.43

MEDICA HEALTH PLAN SOLUTIONS 9,886.19

PRINCIPAL LIFE 

INSURANCE COMPANY 509.06

BENNINGTON AUTO SALES 105.36

AT&T MOBILITY 406.93

CULLIGAN OF OMAHA 50.17

MUD 143.00

MUTUAL OF OMAHA 565.72

PRESTO-X 58.28

RAY ALLEN MANUFACTURING LLC 109.99

POLICE TOTAL 52,119.54

 

PARKS

AKRS EQUIPMENT 7.24

COX BUSINESS SERVICES 46.39

HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES 494.76

MUD 9,395.85

MUTUAL OF OMAHA 150.27

SITE ONE LANDSCAPE SUPPLY 87.45

TY’S OUTDOOR POWER & SERVICE 520.47

DEREK BRECHBILL 1,688.33

TYLER FORTIN 786.75

HUNTER HERMSEN 1,315.24

LAYNE LAAKER 1,734.35

ZACH RAUSCHER 935.73

CUBBY’S 587.24

PAPILLION SANITATION 505.00

PORT A JOHNS 125.00

OPPD 804.66

DEREK BRECHBILL 1,688.33

TYLER FORTIN 829.74

HUNTER HERMSEN 1,292.67

LAYNE LAAKER 1,734.36

ZACH RAUSCHER 1,061.85

TAP HOUSE 21.14

ARBOR DAY FOUNDATION 159.00

COX BUSINESS SERVICES 113.72

MACONN ENTERPRISES 1,100.00

MEDICA HEALTH PLAN SOLUTIONS 806.65

PRINCIPAL LIFE 

INSURANCE COMPANY 52.20

AMAZON 376.74

AMAZON 53.43

COX BUSINESS SERVICES 46.39

AT&T MOBILITY 23.41

MUD 4,314.44

MUTUAL OF OMAHA 246.65

PRESTO-X 42.01

PARKS TOTAL 33,147.46

 

STREETS

AKRS EQUIPMENT 7.24

COX BUSINESS SERVICES 46.40

HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES 49.00

MICHAEL TODD & COMPANY, INC 598.80

MUD 129.95

THE ROCK PLACE 4,939.83

CUBBY’S 587.23

PAPILLION SANITATION 55.00

PORT A JOHNS 125.00

JEO CONSULTING, INC 7,048.75

ME COLLINS CONTRACTING 57,293.36

OPPD 6,097.73

THIELE GEOTECH, INC 1,021.00

COX BUSINESS SERVICES 113.72

MEDICA HEALTH PLAN SOLUTIONS 806.65

MICHAEL TODD & COMPANY, INC 298.38

PRINCIPAL LIFE 

INSURANCE COMPANY 37.46

AMAZON 29.10

COX BUSINESS SERVICES 46.40

AT&T MOBILITY 23.41

MUD 111.30

PRESTO-X 42.02

STREETS TOTAL 79,507.73

 

CITY 83,620.65

SEWER 43,497.81

LIBRARY 36,000.92

POLICE 52,119.54

PARKS 33,147.46

STREETS 79,507.73

TOTAL OF ALL BILLS 327,894.11

 

Motion by Bridgeford, second by Hamilton to approve the Consent Agenda.  All voted in favor and the motion carried.

 

2026-2027 Budget Resolution No. 2026-11 Setting Final Tax Request

Motion by Bridgeford, second by Lee to approve Budget Resolution No 2026-11 setting the property tax rate for fiscal year 2026-2027 at $0.550770.  All voted in favor and the motion carried.

 

Special Designated Liquor Licenses

A. Willow Springs Bottling Co., Bourquin – Community Theatre Fundraiser, 5-11 p.m. Friday Oct 16 and Saturday Oct 17

B. Monolithic Brewing Company, Hartung – Founder’s Day 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday September 26

C. JDUB’s Hangout Bar & Grill, West – Founder’s Day 11 a.m.-12 a.m. Saturday September 26

 

Motion by Bridgeford, second by Lee to approve the licenses as presented.  All voted in favor and the motion carried.

 

Consideration of a Text Amendment adding “Distillery, Micro” as a permitted use in a C-4 Flex Business Zoning District located on 2.2 acres at 16205 Pawnee Road north of Highway 36 and south of Pawnee Road

City Engineer Julie Ogden presented the text amendment including “Distillery, Micro” as a Conditional Use.    

 

Adams opened a public hearing and comments were made regarding the text amendment as a conditional use and language of the motion.

 

Motion by Bridgeford, second by Pekny to approve the text amendment as a conditional use and recommendations as set forth in the City Engineer’s memo and subject to adding the words “bar and restaurant” to the language in Zoning Regulation 2.03.128A.  All voted in favor and the motion carried. 

 

Consideration of a Change of Zoning from a TA Transitional Agricultural Zoning District to a C-4 Flex Business Zoning District located on 2.2 acres at 16205 Pawnee Road north of Highway 36 and south of Pawnee Road

City Engineer Julie Ogden and Applicant Ryan Lynch presented the proposed zoning which is consistent with the City’s Future Land Use Map.   

 

Adams opened a public hearing and comments were made regarding utilities, covenants and easements.

 

Motion by Lee, second by Pekny to approve rezoning the parcel from a TA Transitional Agriculture Zoning District to a C-4 Flex Business Zoning District.  All voted in favor and the motion carried. 

 

Bennington Road Bridge Repair

A. M.E. Collins Pay Application #3 and Final for $15,979.25

B. Change Order #3 in the Amount of $931.500

C. Thiele Geotech Invoice #91246 for $552.50

D. Substantial Completion

 

Motion Bridgeford, second by Lee to approve Items A-D listed above.  All voted in favor and the motion carried.

 

Neumeyer Farm Park – Phase 2

A. Approval of Contract Award for Base Bid Work to Blade Masters, Inc. for $1,623,369.88.

 

City Engineer Julie Ogden explained the bids received, the evaluation conducted on the low bid, and the recommendation to award the bid.

 

Motion by Pekny, second by Lee to approve the bid, including 8-foot sidewalks, as presented.  All voted in favor and the motion carried.

 

Review and Approval of Construction Administration Contract Amendment for JEO in the Amount of $65,000.00.

 

Motion by Pekny, second by Bridgeford to approve the contract amendment.  All voted in favor and the motion carried.

 

Street Patching Approval of Invoice No. 26032-1 to TR Construction for $55,587.00 

Motion by Bridgeford, second by Pekny to approve the payment.  All voted in favor and the motion carried. 

 

One and Six Year Street Plan 

Street Superintendent Julie Ogden explained the proposed Street Plan.

 

Adams opened a public hearing and there were no comments.

 

Motion by Bridgeford, second by Lee to approve Resolution No. 2026-12 and adopt the One and Six Year Street Plan.  All voted in favor and the motion carried.

 

Personnel Manual Updates

City Administrator Kevin Hand presented the updates.

 

Motion by Bridgeford, second by Lee to approve Resolution No. 2026-13.  All voted in favor and the motion carried.

 

Downtown Improvement District Discussion 

City Engineer Julie Ogden, City Attorney Jeff Miller, and Downtown Business Owner Jeanette Wade presented ideas and information involved in the creation of a Business Improvement District.

 

Library, Police, Public Works, Office and Project Tracker Reports

All monthly reports are on file in the City Office.

 

Office Report

A. Close a Keno Certificate of Deposit totaling $115,154.65 and transfer funds into the Keno Checking Account

B. Close a Parkland Certificate of Deposit totaling $113,118.91 and transfer funds into the General Checking Account

 

Motion to transfer Items A-B listed above.  All voted in favor and the motion carried.

 

Adjourn

Motion by Bridgeford, second by Pekny to adjourn the meeting at 7:34 p.m.  All voted in favor and the motion carried. 

 

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CITY OF BENNINGTON

CITY COUNCIL BUDGET 

MEETING MINUTES

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2026; 

6:00 P.M.

CITY OFFICE, 

15505 WAREHOUSE STREET

BENNINGTON, NE

402-238-2375

 

Call to Order - Roll Call – Open Meetings Act

Mayor Clint Adams called the regular monthly meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, September 14, 2026.  In attendance were City Council Members Kaye Bridgeford, Rob Hamilton, Adam Lee and Shane Pekny.  City Clerk Mindi Laaker identified the Open Meetings Act location that is available to the public.

 

2026-2027 Budget Hearing, Budget Summary and Tax Request

Creative Planning Accountant Tim Lens presented an overview of the budget.  The property rate for fiscal year 2026-2027 will be set at $0.550770 calculated at $0.345515 for the General Fund and $0.205255 for the Bond Fund.  The 2026-2027 property tax request will be set at $1,038,622 for the General Fund and $617,000 for the bond fund, for a total of $1,655,622.00.

 

Adams opened a public hearing and there were no comments.

 

Adjourn

Motion by Bridgeford, second by Lee to adjourn the meeting at 6:04 p.m.  All voted in favor and the motion carried.

 

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