OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS

OF THE VALLEY CITY COUNCIL

Mayor Grove called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. on March 12, 2024. Present Mayor Grove; council members, TenEyck, Lewis, and Ueckert. Absent: council member Batcher. Also present: City Attorney Jeff Farnham, Interim City Administrator Dave Ptak, Clerk Christie Donnermeyer, Treasurer Lori Sorensen, Building Inspector Rune van den Boogaart, Public Works Superintendent Doug Eggen.

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.

Agenda approved unanimously; Consent Agenda approved unanimously except for item 7.a. Item 7.a. was discussed and approved. The following claims were approved: Services/Utilities/Insurance/Memberships: Accufund 1660.26; AFLAC 805.92; BCBS 11891.98; Black Hills 1667.76; Creative Planning 10837.50; Cox 525.24; Daily Record 338.67; Datashield Corp 45.00; Douglas Cnty Environ 3216.00; Eagle Engineer 144229.62; Farnham & Griffin 5495.00; Five Nines 4161.86; Fremont Dept Utilities 30497.45; Great Plains Comm 932.58; Host Coffee 144.90; JEO Consulting 12500.00; LARM 3596.14; Municipal Code Services 200.00; Mutual of Omaha 3014.90; Morgan White 1302.26; Neb. Dept Rev 100.00; Olmsted & Perry 19976.83; OPPD 17552.25; Verizon 423.11; Wate Connections 279.06; Workplace Screening 340.00; YMCA 50.00; Xpress Bill Pay 591.31; Supplies/Equipment: Ace Hardware 41.98; Baker & Taylor 764.47; Bound to Stay 110.67; Cappel Auto 1322.20; Continental Fire 185.00; Core & Main 937.98; Dicks 19.50; Eakes 700.99; Elan City 3100.00; Everett’s 4083.90; Evoqua Water 15550.50; Galls 407.99; Gilloon, Tim 260.00; Grainger 213.86; Great Plains Uniforms 175.00; Iowa Pump Works 8175.69; John Deere 2153.40; Love’s 3280.38; Menards Elkhorn 119.92; Midwest Tape 956.47; Nutrien Ag 86.00; Lien Termine 92.00; Sid Dillon 629.95; United Sees 1615.00; UPS 584.36; Valley Ace Hardware 269.98; Vierregger Elec 1120.00; Bond/TIF Payments: FNB/bond 5962.50; FNB/bond 5962.50, Reimburse/Refund: Anthony David Builders 2202.00; Donnermeyer, C 87.36; HC Remodel 500.00; Majestic Homes 1000.00; Midwest Dwellings 1000.00; Ptak, D 169.99.

Dave Williams appeared before council with a request for use of the horseshoe pit area of the park property for possible expansion of Historical Society. Unanimously passed motion to move forward with the next steps to evaluate and come up with a comprehensive plan.

Eric Moser request to hold Triathlon in Valley. Unanimously passed a motion to hold the Triathlon in Valley.

Unanimously passed and adopted Resolution No. 2024-15 retention of Creative Planning for audit preparation and bank reconciliation.

Unanimously passed and adopted Resolution No. 2024-16 engagement of JEO Consulting Group for Valley Municipal Building Support Agreement.

Unanimously passed and adopted Resolution No. 2024-17 engagement of American Legal Publishing to convert, host, and supplement Zoning Codes.

Introduction of Ordinance No. 806 amending existing sections of the City of Valley Zoning regulations relating to storage of utility trailers; addressing micro-distilleries; and design standards for commercial areas. Public hearing held. Said Ordinance was approved by title and the rule suspended requiring reading on three different days. Said Ordinance was then read and unanimously passed and adopted.

Public Hearing held on Resolution 2024-22 passed as amended granting a conditional use permit for a private school at 28909 Garvin Road.

James Olmsted PeopleService gave updates on moving forward with water projects.

Jim Olmsted, Olmsted & Perry, updates on water improvement project.

Unanimously passed and approved Change Order No. 3 in the amount of $1,525.00 for welding repairs on the control column.

Unanimously passed and adopted Resolution No. 2024-18 authorizing payment of $17,458.41 to Neuvirth Construction for filter media replacement.

Unanimously passed and approved Certification of Substantial Completion, Affidavit of Payment of debts and claims, and Consent of Surety Company to final payment.

Unanimously passed and adopted Resolution No. 2024-19 authorizing payment of $265,721.26 to Neuvirth Construction for backwash recovery project.

Greg Perry, city engineer, reviewed ongoing projects.

Unanimously passed and adopted Resolution No. 2024-20 authorizing the payment of $25904.70 to Vrba Construction for Ginger Cove Lift Station No. 3 upgrades.

Unanimously passed and approved Change Order No. 1 from Thompson Construction, Inc. for Still Water Phase 2 water main, sanitary sewer, and street paving improvements.

Passed and adopted Resolution No. 2024-21 authorizing United Republic Bank to disburse to Thompson Construction Inc. the amount of $25,741.91 for Still Water Lake Phase 2 water main, sanitary sewer, and storm sewer improvements and to the City of Valley in the amount of $3,884.78 for Still Water Lake Phase 2 engineer fees.

Unanimously passed and approved authorization to advertise for bids for FY24 concrete street repairs.

Further updates provided on Val-haven (Southwest No. 2) Ginger Woods No. 2 lift station improvements.

Jeff Farnham, city attorney reviewed ongoing projects.

Mayor Grove provided updates on interviewing for a part time Deputy Clerk, approximately 115 remaining water meter repairs; hydrant flushing scheduled for end of March early April.

I certify that the above represents a factual account of the proceedings of the Valley City Council and 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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