OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF 

THE VALLEY CITY COUNCIL

Mayor Linda Lewis called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. on May 12, 2026. Present were Council Members J. Lewis, Dean, Socha, and Hayden. Also present: City Attorney Matt Munderloh, City Administrator Mike Gorman, Clerk Christie Donnermeyer, Deputy Clerk Jon Barnhart, Public Works Superintendent Tim Sheets, and Police Officer Bryan Spilinek. The Mayor noted the location of the open meetings act and stated one copy of all reproducible written material to be discussed at this meeting is available for examination or copying. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. The Proof of Publication was on the council desk. Jim Thiessen Jr., 7506 N 285th Cr., Valley, NE 68064 addressed council regarding the deadline for agenda requests and would like same changed. He also asked that PeopleService provide a monthly report regarding water consumption and how much sewage is pumped to Fremont Brent Thiessen, 400 S. Park Ave. addressed council stating the resolution with the issues on Park Street was satisfactory. He is requesting a resolution regarding the construction equipment that was parked on his driveway and was seeking help in holding the contractor accountable. Unanimously approved the agenda. Unanimously approved the consent agenda. Items on the consent agenda were: April 14, 2026 city council meeting minutes; Treasurer’s Report, April Payroll $106270.90 & IRA $3237.96; Keno Receipts $6096.20; PeopleService Report, Minutes and/or statistics of the following boards and/or committees: April Park Advisory Committee minutes; reappointment of Mark Henderson to the Tree Board (term 05/2029); and the following bills: Services/Utilities/Insurance: Aflac $222.66; Am Legal Publishing $200.00; Assoc for Rural & Small Libraries $75.00; Bamboo $399.39; Black Hills Energy $1182.17; BW Consulting Inc $5897.50; BCBS $23920.12; Creative Planning $88.00; DataShield $801.64; DC Environmental Services $3006.00; Eagle Engineering $47655.75; FiveNines $6927.24; FP Finance $152.95; Fremont Dept Utilities $53394.48; Goosmann Law $5275.00; Granicus $1157.66; Great Plains Comm $1097.60; Guardian $1736.83; Lien Termite $179.76; Michael Matzen $825.00; Neb. Sweeping $6089.99; Morgan White $1228.62; OPPD $17548.56; PeopleService $36112.00;  The Daily Record $486.25; Verizon $687.61; Waste Connections $426.98; Workplace Screening 70.20; Xpress $1100.03; YMCA $40.00; Supplies/Equipment: Amazon Bus $1758.67; Arps $696.44; Bomgaars $62.99; Bound to Stay Bound $266.26; Cappel Auto $12.98; Cintas $347.26; Eakes $773.56; Everett’s Auto $3179.89; Fas-Break $70.00; FNB Credit Card $1473.89; Fremont Ace $145.37; Fremont Winnelson $477.90; Gene Steffy $982.17; Great Plains Uniforms $664.46; Host Coffee $151.46; Hotsy Equip $600.09; JD Car Wash $151.30; Jetco $6069.28; John Deere Financial $79.14; Johnson Controls $360.00; Love’s $1923.25; Menards Fremont $169.61; Michael Todd Ind $169.90; Midwest Alarm $136.65; Publication Printing $30.75; Red Wing $200.00; Rob’s Oil $3146.91; S2 Rolloffs $6270.00; Stanzel’s Mow $2995.00; Tonies $856.00; Trekk Design $10515.50; Valley Ace Hardware $211.73; Vrba Const $55416.00; Wiese Plumbing $1631.40; Bond/Loan/TIF Payments: Mallard $189293.31; Bluewater $752682.26; Reimburse/Refund: Argo, E $159.70; BHHS Ambassador $150.00; Booth, S $118.07; Brownstone LLC $108.89; Cisneros, B $129.32; Colony Custom Homes $1004.28; Creative You Décor $15.02; Echelon Homes $150.00; Edwards, A $148.12; Grimm, T $177.41; Hampton LLC $47.89; Hunter, F $199.26; Ken Oster Homes $198.25; L & L Custom $253.76; Landmark Performance $150.00; Lindteigen, M $146.24; Little Dickens $68.05; Loneman, K $338.85; Majestic Homes $10.00; Martinez, C $150.00; Moser, S $519.44; Nathan Homes $863.55; Nelson-Hill Const $300.00; Osorio, B $95.92; Prairie Homes $150.00; Schweitzer, A $170.00; Tackett Co $342.44; Taylor, A $251.15. Unanimously approved the new route for the Cornhusker State Games and Triathlon. The Mayor read the following proclamations: International Building Safety Month, Peace Officers’ Memorial Day and National Police Week, and Mental Health Month. The Cross Contamination Survey was discussed. Unanimously approved Water’s Edge Aquatics for pool consultation services. Unanimously approved Res No 2026-24 Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between the City of Omaha and the City of Valley relating to the operation of a lottery. Unanimously passed and adopted Ord No 851 permitting the operation of golf car vehicles. Unanimously passed and adopted Ord No 853 rounding to the nearest nickel any cash transaction due to the discontinuance of the penny. Unanimously approved Res No 2026-23 contractor’s application for payment no. 16 in the amount of $687,661.90 from Eriksen Construction for the water treatment plant expansion. Approved Change Order No. 1 for an increase in the amount of $203,202.00 from Vrba Construction for FY26 Water Main Replacement. Unanimously approved Change Order No. 2 for a decrease in the amount of $97,845.16 from Vrba Construction for FY26 Water Main Replacement. Unanimously moved to proceed into close session to discuss personnel matters. Unanimously moved to reconvene in open session. Unanimously moved to adjourn at 8:48 p.m.  I certify that the above represents a factual account of the proceedings of the Valley City Council. A complete transcript of the minutes is available in the office of the City Clerk during regular business hours. Attest: Christie Donnermeyer, City Clerk.

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