OFFICIAL PROCEEDINS OF THE 

VALLEY CITY COUNCIL

Mayor Linda Lewis called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. on August 11, 2026. Present were Council Members J. Lewis, Dean, Socha, and Hayden. Also present: City Attorney Matt Munderloh, City Administrator Mike Gorman, Clerk Christie Donnermeyer, and Deputy Clerk Jon Barnhart. Mayor L. Lewis 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. Marian Perkins, 400 W Megis would like to see continued maintenance in Rogert Park.  This matter will be brought to the attention of the Public Works Superintendent. Unanimously approved the agenda. Unanimously approve the consent agenda. Items on the consent agenda were: July 14, 2026 City Council meeting minutes; Treasurer’s Report, July Payroll $107528.89 & IRA $3654.16; Keno Receipts $6600.35; PeopleService Report; Minutes and/or statistics of the following boards and/or committees: July Library Board minutes; July Library statistics; June 16, 2026 Cemetery Board minutes, June 18, 2026 Park Advisory Committee minutes, and the following bills: Services/Utilities/Insurance: Advanced Heating $1241.74; Aflac $222.66; Alternate Rain $130.00; Bamboo $431.29; BCBS $29709.34; Black Hills Energy $489.82; DataShield $99.64; DC Environmental Services $1463.00; Eagle Engineering $23264.25; FiveNines $6998.23; FP Finance $652.95; Fremont Dept Utilities $68832.52; Getzschman Heating $463.00; Goosmann Law $4228.00; Great Plains Comm $1073.41; Guardian $1608.61; Kacie in Your Face $273.00; League of Ne Municipalities $35787.00; Michael Matzen $825.00; Morgan White $1155.70; Neb. Sweeping $4650.34; OPPD $21606.87; PeopleService $36112.00;  Southeast Library System $70.00; Strategic Air Command $450.00; The Daily Record $359.99; Three Rivers Clerks Assn $20.00; Waste Connections $464.01; Waters Edge Aquatic Design $7362.00; Workplace Screening $140.40; Xpress $1035.10; YMCA $30.00; Supplies/Equipment:  Amazon Bus $2130.01; Big O Bounce $658.00; Bomgaars $392.97; Cappel Auto $39.46; Ciaccio Roofing $6260.00; Cintas $376.21; Core & Main $29525.95; Ditch Witch $663.85; Eakes $1171.02; Electric Pump $8515.66; Everett’s Auto $568.14; FNB Credit Card $1002.77; Great Plains Uniforms $392.95; Host Coffee $160.20; J D Financial $40.36; Love’s $2885.41; Menards $153.10; Michael Todd Ind $361.43; Midwest Tape $24.99; Nutrien AG Solutions $430.00; Omaha Childrens Museum $255.00; Valley Ace Hardware $344.32; Waterloo Landscape $200.00; Young’s Service Inc. $285.00; Bond/Loan/TIF Payments: Mallard $23257.51; Bluewater $57931.00; Reimburse/Refund: Callahan, M $500.00; Donnermeyer, C $107.87; Dreamscape Homes $150.00; Kelly, G $465.45; Midwest Dwellings $4000.00. Unanimously tabled the wastewater rate discussion for further review. Unanimously passed the $0.76 mileage reimbursement rate. Unanimously adopted Res No 2026-265 LARM property and casualty insurance renewal 2026-2027. Unanimously passed and adopted Ord No 854 pertaining to contracts, purchases, and bidding and other requirements. Unanimously adopted Res No 2026-31 adopting procurement policy. Unanimously adopted Res No 2026-32 ballot question on the November ballot to split sales tax. Approved Gibbs Land Development LLC (Falcon Business Park) preliminary plat. Approved Gibbs Land Development LLC (Falcon Business Park) final plat. Unanimously approved change order no 4 in the amount of $27061.40 from Eriksen Const for water treatment plant. Unanimously adopted Res No 2026-33 contractor’s app for payment no 19 in the amount of $784799.36 from Eriksen Const for water treatment plant. Unanimously adopted Res No 2026-34 contractor’s app for payment no 2 in the amount of $88,982.37 from Vrba Const for FY26 watermain replacement. Project updates were given by the City Engineer. Peopleservice gave a report on watermain breaks over the weekend and damage done to a fire hydrant by a semitruck driver trainee. Chief Kelly gave an update on the police department. Building Inspector Evans gave an update on the building department. City Administrator Gorman gave an update on the pool survey. Unanimously moved to adjourn at 8:28 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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