OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS

OF THE VALLEY CITY COUNCIL

Mayor Grove called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. on July 8, 2025. Present were Mayor Grove; Council Members, Batcher, L. Lewis, J. Lewis, and Hayden. Also present: City Attorney Andrea Griffin, City Administrator Cameron Gales, Clerk Christie Donnermeyer, Deputy Clerk Jon Barnhart, and Building Inspector Rune van den Boogaart. Mayor Grove 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. Proof of Publication was on the council desk. Bonnie Lambert 221 W. Charles addressed council with concerns regarding better notification system when water is going to be shut off; access from street for parking trailer; vote for pool in the City Park not at the YMCA; not proud to currently live in Valley due to too many political issues. Kevin Brown 4104 N. 265th St. addressed council with concerns regarding insurability of the City because of the actions of three Council members; supports TIF projects. Brent Thiessen 400 S. Park Ave addressed council regarding the lack of response regarding his complaint about the construction equipment crossing his driveway and causing damage. Unanimously approved the agenda. Unanimously approved the consent agenda Items on the consent agenda were: June 20, 2025, Council minutes; Treasurer’s Report, June Payroll $105514.81 & IRA $3214.60; Keno Receipts $7254.54; PeopleService Report, Minutes and/or statistics of the following boards and/or committees: June Library statistics, May 20, 2025 Planning Commission minutes; Spruce Street Tavern Special Designated Liquor License during Valley Days on August 8 and 9, 2025; reappoint Brian Foutch to the Planning Commission (7/2028); and the following bills: Services/Utilities/Insurance: Aflac $251.22; Bamboo $369.25; BCBS $21844.97; Ben Tysor $430.77; Black Hills $478.83; Century Link $67.92; Cintas $222.64; Cox Business $313.71; DataShield $50.00; Demco $224.25; Digital Ally $6516.00; Eagle Engineering $60245.07; Farnham & Griffin $5986.00; FiveNines $6851.59; FP Finance $152.95; Fremont Dept Utilities $77394.35; Great Plains Comm $1257.81; JEO Consulting $6300.00; OPPD $26107.73; PeopleService $34824.00; Retirement Plan Consult $436.54; The Daily Record $234.66; Verizon Wireless $636.99; Workplace Screening $140.00; YMCA $60.00 Supplies/Equipment: Amazon Business $1149.93; Baker & Taylor $1306.54; Bound to Stay Bound $120.68; Cappel Auto $401.84; Core & Main $5397.70; Electric Pump $661.25; FNB Credit Card $3023.17; Host Coffee $125.56; JD’s Car Wash $162.35; John Deere Financial $44.12; Johnson Controls $450.00; Lanoha $399.99; Love’s $2257.15; Menards – Fremont $150.73; Michael Matzen $825.00; Midwest Alarm $275.64; Midwest Tape $1525.98; Neb Sweeping $3418.49; Playaway Products $243.96; S2 Rolloffs $6080.00; Stalker Radar $1645.00; Stomp Chomp Roar $400.00; Terracon $27140.50; Trekk $2950.00; Valley Ace $194.97; Vrba Const $10226.00; Waste Connections $303.40; Wiese Plumbing $1718.00; Bond/Loan/TIF Payments: FNB/bond $5962.50; FNB/bond $5962.50; NDEE $78866.23; Mallard $13960.06; Bluewater $68801.24 Reimburse/Refund: Barnhart J $123.90; Donnermeyer C $256.84; Dreamscape Homes $1000.00; Frontier Builders $1000.00; Gales C $142.80; LIM Const $1575.25; Maxim Ent. $150.00; Sorensen L $326.84; Trademark $150.00; Willmann G $76.30. Steven Likes, attorney from Kutak Rock addressed council regarding the Facilities Corporation. The meeting was turned over to President John Batcher for the Valley Days Foundation request.  Unanimously approved the Valley Days Foundation Request for fireworks display, street closures and assistance from public works. Unanimously approved researching updating visual and audio equipment for live streaming of council meetings. Unanimously approved Erickson & Brooks serves for FY25-26. Unanimously approved DC West Right-of-Way agreement for fiber optic cable. Unanimously moved to table Res. No. 2025-22 LARM property and casualty insurance 2025-2026 renewal. Approved the preliminary plat for Champion Shores. Unanimously approved procuring more refined options for the pool and end vacation mode for the pool phone. Request was made of the Building Inspector to bring a proposal to Council from Signal Security. Status was given on the water tower condensation blanket, Public Works Director, letter of appreciation for Chief Martinez was read. Status was given on the water plant performance and meter readings. Unanimously approved change order no. 1 from Eriksen Const. for the water treatment plant in the amount of $11,068.75. Unanimously passed and approved Res. No. 2025-23 application for payment from Eriksen Const. water treatment plant expansion $107,999.55. Unanimously passed and approved Res. No. 2025-24 application for payment from United Utilities & Excavation Valley Landing sanitary sewer, water main, and storm sewer $82,460.86. Unanimously passed and approved Res. No. 2025-25 application for payment from NL&L Concrete Valley Lakes Business Park sanitary sewer and water main improvements $112,329.67. Unanimously passed and approved Res. No. 2025-26 application for payment Vrba Const. Park Ave. & Platte St water main replacement $112,329.67. Status updates on DC West right-of-way agreement for fiber optic cable; information requests; nuisance property letters; proposed changes to zoning ordinances; and Glass Lake interlocal agreement. Status update on meter readings and shutoff notices for non-response. Unanimously moved to adjourn. 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.

8/4     ZNEZ

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––