Valentine public meetings in 2025

Economic Development

The Valentine Economic Development Board of Directors will meet to review the Director's report and approve pending invoices. The board is deciding on payments for construction and façade grant work.

• J Bar Construction Invoice ($31,000)
• Bryan Stec Façade Grant Invoice

City Council

The City Council will consider resolutions regarding water and sewer rates and fees. The body is also reviewing contracts and change orders for interceptor sewer construction and a grant application for a convention center.

• Resolution No. 1211251 and 12112522 regarding water and sewer rates and fees
• Agreement and Notice to Proceed for Carstensen Contracting Inc. for interceptor sewer construction
• CDBG Tourism Grant application for the convention center
• Workforce housing grant extension request from Gene and Catherine Darnell
• Contract and deposit approval for Franklin’s Flying Circus airshow 2026

Economic Development

The Valentine Economic Development Board will vote on two substantive actions: canceling the memorandum of understanding with the University of Nebraska–Lincoln and approving a request for proposals for the 2nd Street lot. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of prior meeting minutes, a director’s report, and standard procedural recognitions.

• Approve cancellation of the MOU with UNL
• Approve RFP for the 2nd Street lot
• Approve October 27, 2025 meeting minutes
• Director’s report
• Open Meetings Law recognition and attendance

The Economic Development Board approved the October 28, 2024 meeting minutes and approved B Squared invoices, each motion passing unanimously. The board noted the current fund balance of $889,367.09 and received updates on several development projects. The next meeting was scheduled for Monday, December 30, 2024.

• Approved October 28, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved B Squared invoices (unanimous)

City Council

The Valentine City Council will consider routine consent‑agenda items such as board minutes and financial reports, then discuss and vote on several specific actions. Key actions include adopting an agency agreement with the Nebraska Department of Transportation for an airport apron expansion, setting hangar rental rates, reviewing interceptor sewer bids and a construction engineering contract, and adjusting electric rates and wage scales. The council will also address a renewal of the Highway 20 law‑enforcement interlocal agreement and a request to deviate from utility requirements for a subdivision.

• Resolution No. 1113251 – agency agreement with ND Dept. of Transportation, Division of Aeronautics for project 3‑31‑0084‑020‑2026 (Apron Expansion)
• Resolution No. 1113252 – setting hangar rental rates per Airport Advisory Board recommendations
• Interceptor Sewer Bids – review and action
• Contract with Olsson for construction engineering services for the interceptor sewer project
• Resolution No. 1113254 – setting electric rates

The council approved a series of contracts and resolutions, including the interceptor sewer low‑bid contract, airport agreements, utility rate changes, and staff appointments. All motions passed, most unanimously; the CDARS bid was approved with one abstention. No action was taken on the Cherry County fireworks show or Tree City USA designation.

• Approved consent agenda items (minutes, reports) – unanimous
• Renewed Highway 20 Law Enforcement Interlocal Agreement – unanimous
• Adopted agency agreement with Nebraska Dept. of Transportation for project 3‑31‑0084‑20‑2026 – unanimous
• Set hangar rental rates for the airport – unanimous
• Accepted low bid of $10,330,107.70 from Carstensen Contracting for interceptor sewer project – unanimous
• Approved contract with Olsson for construction engineering services for interceptor sewer project – unanimous
• Allowed D Dub subdivision to run a two‑inch service line to lot 1 – unanimous
• Approved CDARS bid of 3.55% from Security First Bank (yes: Eggert, Arnold, Wescott; abstain: Arganbright) – carried

Cemetery Board

The Cemetery Board will review payables and discuss the building bid and specifications listed under Old Business. No new business items are scheduled. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as call to order, roll call, and citizen comment.

• Payables
• Old Business – Building bid and specs

Economic Development

The Valentine Economic Development Board will meet on Oct 27, 2025 at the Valentine Public Library. The board will consider several approvals, including a $1,000 expenditure for Daniel Martinez from the Heart City Creative District Certification Grant. It will also review a grant application for J Bar Construction façade, an invoice for SWAN T‑Shirt totaling $81.70.00, and a memorandum of understanding for a mural project.

• Approve $1,000 Heart City Creative District expenditure for Daniel Martinez
• Approve J Bar Construction façade grant application
• Approve payment of SWAN T‑Shirt invoice for $81.70.00
• Approve memorandum of understanding for mural project

The Economic Development Board approved the September 22, 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved invoices for a Daniel Martinez performance, a SWAN T‑shirt purchase, and a façade grant for J Bar Construction. The board approved a memorandum of understanding for the UNL mural project. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved September 22, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved invoice for Daniel Martinez performance at Gritty Coffee (unanimous)
• Approved J Bar Construction façade grant application (unanimous)
• Approved SWAN T‑shirt invoice of $81.70 (unanimous)
• Approved MOU for the mural project with UNL (unanimous)

Airport Advisory Board

The Valentine Airport Advisory Board will discuss hangar lease rates and after‑hours snow removal. It will review the current Sandhills Aero fixed‑base operator (FBO) management proposal. It will also consider a Thrifty FBO management proposal. No decisions are indicated as finalized in the agenda.

• Hangar lease rates
• After‑hours snow removal
• Review of current Sandhills Aero FBO management proposal
• Review of Thrifty FBO management proposal

The Advisory Board voted to raise hangar lease rates effective Jan 1 2026, setting Tee Hangar at $140 per month and all other hangars at $80 per month, with land lease increased by 25%. The board also renewed the existing snow‑removal contract with Travis Worth. The meeting minutes were approved as read, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Increase Tee Hangar lease to $140/month (unanimous)
• Increase other hangar leases to $80/month (unanimous)
• Raise land lease by 25% (unanimous)
• Renew snow‑removal contract with Travis Worth (unanimous)
• Approve meeting minutes as read (unanimous)
• Adjourn meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The council will adopt routine consent‑agenda items including board minutes, meeting minutes, financial reports, receipt reports, and payroll claims. They will discuss wholesale power provider bids, electric and airport janitorial wage rates, an airport layout plan update, a Tree City USA designation proposal, and repurposing CDBG funds for sidewalks. They will consider agreements with the Central Nebraska Economic Development District for administration and construction‑management services on the CDBG Repurpose 2025 Public Works Project and a resolution to sell two surplus fire hydrants. Finally, the council will take the second reading of Ordinance No. 2025‑2301M, which would amend the municipal code to make the city council serve as the Board of Adjustment.

• Second reading of Ordinance No. 2025‑2301M to make council the Board of Adjustment
• Agreement with Central Nebraska Economic Development District for administration services for CDBG Repurpose 2025 Public Works Project
• Agreement with Central Nebraska Economic Development District for construction‑management services for CDBG Repurpose 2025 Public Works Project
• Resolution authorizing sale of two American Darling 62B fire hydrants (surplus personal property)
• Presentation of Airport Layout Plan Update and Narrative Report by Curt Christianson (Olsson)

The council unanimously approved several actions, including starting negotiations with Heartland Energy to become the city’s power provider on Jan. 1 2027. It also approved the airport/gym janitorial wage rate, repurposed CNGD rehabilitation funds for sidewalk construction, and approved two agreements with the Central Nebraska Economic Development District for administration and construction management of the CDBG Repurpose 2025 Public Works Project. The council voted 4‑1 to suspend the three‑reading rule and then 4‑1 to adopt Ordinance 2025‑2301M, which makes the council the Board of Adjustment and repeals conflicting ordinances. Finally, it approved the donation of two surplus fire hydrants to the Cherry County Ag Society.

• Approved negotiations with Heartland Energy to become power provider (unanimous)
• Approved airport/gym janitorial wage rate equal to library custodian (unanimous)
• Repurposed CNGD owner‑occupied rehabilitation funds to sidewalk construction (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with Central Nebraska Economic Development District for admin services for CDBG Repurpose 2025 Public Works Project (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with Central Nebraska Economic Development District for construction‑management services for CDBG Repurpose 2025 Public Works Project (unanimous)
• Donated two surplus American Darling 62B fire hydrants to Cherry County Ag Society (unanimous)
• Suspended three‑reading rule for Ordinance 2025‑2301M (4‑1)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025‑2301M making council the Board of Adjustment (4‑1)

Economic Development

The Valentine Economic Development Board will vote to approve five invoices. The invoices cover a CDS inspection ($625.00), CNEDD membership ($4,212.80), SWAN services ($300.00), a Loughran façade grant ($8,000.00), and a laptop computer for economic development ($1,199.99). Approving these items will allocate the specified funds.

• Approve CDS Inspections Invoice – $625.00
• Approve CNEDD membership invoice – $4,212.80
• Approve SWAN invoice – $300.00
• Approve Loughran Façade Grant invoice – $8,000.00
• Approve laptop computer invoice – $1,199.99

The Economic Development Board approved the minutes from the August 18, 2025 meeting. It also approved payments for SWAN dues, CNEDD dues, a CDS inspection invoice, an $8,000 grant for the Loughran façade, and the purchase of a laptop computer. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved August 18, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved payment of annual SWAN dues $300.00 (unanimous)
• Approved payment of annual CNEDD dues $4,212.80 (unanimous)
• Approved payment of CDS Inspections invoice $625.00 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of ED laptop computer $1,199.00 (unanimous)
• Approved payment of $8,000.00 for the Loughran façade grant (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold two public hearings to collect comments on the proposed 2025-2026 fiscal year budget. A second hearing will gather input on setting the final tax request for the same fiscal year.

• Public hearing on proposed 2025-2026 fiscal year budget
• Public hearing on final tax request for fiscal year 2025-2026

The council approved the consent agenda items unanimously. It adopted the Annual Appropriation Bill for FY 2025‑26 and set a $399,000 property tax request, both unanimously. It updated the fine schedule (4‑1) and approved a landfill CD/CDAR contract with Security First Bank (4‑0, 1 abstention). A motion to change the Board of Adjustment ordinance failed.

• Approved consent agenda items (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2025‑2300M – Annual Appropriation Bill (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 0911251 – $399,000 property tax request (unanimous)
• Suspended three‑reading rule for Ordinance No. 2025‑2300M (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 0911252 – updated fine schedule (4‑1)
• Motion to suspend three‑reading rule for Ordinance No. 2025‑2301M failed (2‑3)
• Accepted Security First Bank bid for landfill CD/CDAR 12‑month term; other CD/CDARs 24‑month term (4‑0, 1 abstention)
• No action on Valentine Cat Rescue presentation

City Council

The Valentine City Council will consider routine consent items such as board minutes and financial reports. Major actions include adopting the annual appropriation bill for FY Oct 1 2025‑Sep 30 2026 and setting the property tax request of $399,000 for FY 2025‑2026. The council will also update the city fine schedule, amend the municipal code to make the council the Board of Adjustment, and review rate bids for new and renewing CD/ CDARS accounts.

• Ordinance No. 2025-2300M to adopt the Annual Appropriation Bill for FY Oct 1 2025‑Sep 30 2026
• Resolution No. 0911251 setting the property tax request for FY 2025‑2026 at $399,000.00
• Resolution No. 0911252 updating the fine schedule for ordinance violations
• Ordinance No. 2025-2301M amending Chapter 33 to make the City Council the Board of Adjustment
• Review of rate bids for new and renewing CD’s/CDARS

The City Council of Valentine met on September 11, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Library Meeting Room. Public hearings were held on the proposed 2024‑2025 fiscal year budget and on setting the final tax request for fiscal year 2025‑2026, following a presentation by the City Manager. The hearings closed at 6:07 p.m. and the meeting was adjourned with no further business.

Airport Advisory Board

The Airport Advisory Board will meet to discuss hangar leases and airport manager policies. The board will also consider the approval of meeting minutes from September 8, 2025.

• Hangar leases
• Airport manager policies
• Approval of 9-8-25 meeting minutes

Cemetery Board

The Cemetery Board approved the minutes from the August 7, 2025 meeting by unanimous consent. It also approved the final draft of the Cemetery Rules, again unanimously. Board members assigned tasks: Reece will forward the updated rules to the city office, and Joseph will discuss the budget and possible surplus lawn equipment with Siewert, noting a tree grant that will be split between Mount Hope and Harmony cemeteries.

• Approved August 7, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved final draft of Cemetery Rules (unanimous)
• Tasked Reece to forward updated rules to city office
• Tasked Joseph to discuss budget and surplus equipment with Siewert
• Noted tree grant; trees to be split between Mount Hope and Harmony cemeteries

Economic Development

The Valentine Economic Development Board of Directors will meet to review a director's report and approve meeting minutes. The board will also take action on a specific grant application for a building façade.

• Action on Craig Beman Façade Grant Application

The Economic Development Board approved the July 28, 2025 meeting minutes with a unanimous vote. No other actions were approved, denied, or tabled during the session. The board also noted a current Economic Development Fund balance of $1,408,732.19 and provided updates on several projects.

• Approved July 28, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The Valentine City Council will meet to review routine financial reports, discuss a street vacation on Eva Street, and consider several budget and grant actions including an affordable housing fund extension and Miller Field improvements.

• Vacate portion of Eva Street (ORD2025-2299M)
• Approve Golf Course Board’s 2025-2026 budget and pay plan
• Extend Nebraska Affordable Housing Trust Fund grant to August 31, 2025
• Amend consultant agreement with Central Nebraska Economic Development District
• Adopt state grant for Miller Field improvements (project no. 3-31-0084-018/019-2025)

The council approved Resolution 0814251 to request state financial aid for the Miller Field airport development. It also approved the golf‑course budget, amended the Affordable Housing Trust Fund grant, and extended the city‑attorney contract. Additional actions included extending a walking‑trail sidewalk project and accepting a security‑service bid.

• Approved Resolution 0814251 to seek state grant for Miller Field (4‑yes)
• Approved golf‑course budget (3‑yes, 1‑no)
• Amended Nebraska Affordable Housing Trust Fund grant to extend end date (4‑yes)
• Amended professional service agreement with Central Nebraska Economic Development District (4‑yes)
• Extended walking‑trail sidewalks on 3rd Street (4‑yes)
• Approved Bike Walk Nebraska request (3‑yes, 1‑no)
• Accepted CD/CDAR bid from Security First Bank (3‑yes, 1‑abstain)
• Extended offer to Aisha Carr for city‑attorney position (3‑yes, 1‑no)

Cemetery Board

The Cemetery Board unanimously approved the minutes from the July 3 meeting. The final draft of the Cemetery Rules was moved to the September agenda for approval. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved July 3 minutes (all in favor)
• Moved final draft of Cemetery Rules to September agenda

Economic Development

The Valentine Economic Development Board of Directors will meet to approve several grant-related payments and maintenance invoices. The board is deciding on funding for building façade improvements and mowing services.

• Robert Joseph Façade Grant invoices
• Bryan Stec Façade Grant application
• Justin Hartman invoice for mowing Edna Street
• Mark Hagge invoice for mowing Edna Street
• South Central ED District Cost of Complacency invoice

The Economic Development Board approved the meeting minutes from June 23, 2025. It unanimously approved several invoices, including a $16,000 façade grant project and multiple $100 mowing invoices. The board also approved the Bryan Stec façade grant application.

• Approved June 23, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $16,000 invoice for Robert Joseph’s façade grant project (unanimous)
• Approved $100 invoice to Justin Hartmann for mowing 117 N. Edna St (unanimous)
• Approved $100 invoice to Mark Hagge for mowing 117 N. Edna St (unanimous)
• Approved registration invoice for cost of complacency workshop (unanimous)
• Approved Bryan Stec façade grant application (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will consider several resolutions regarding police department staffing, including a new bonus structure and a hiring policy waiver. The body will also review budget items and the acquisition of easements for an interceptor sewer.

• Resolution No.0710251 to create permanent hiring and annual retention bonuses for police officers
• Request for Jasmine Hoefs to keep a $7,000.00 retention bonus
• Request to budget for a new police vehicle
• Resolution No. 0710252 to revise authorizing alcohol on city property
• Acquisition of final easements for interceptor sewer

The council approved several items, including a $70,000 budget for a new police unit, a one‑time waiver of the police hiring policy, and a wayfinding signage design pending landowner, DOT, and funding approval. It also adopted three resolutions covering a $7,000 hiring bonus, authorizing alcohol on Valentine Library property, and continuing participation in the LARM insurance pool through September 30 2028. Additionally, the council approved the pursuit of a property acquisition and adjusted a retention‑bonus repayment.

• Approved wayfinding signage design (4-1)
• Approved one-time waiver for police hiring policy (3-2)
• Approved $70,000 budget for new police unit (4-1)
• Approved prorated retention bonus repayment of $600 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 0710251 to replace retention bonus with $7,000 hiring bonus (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 0710252 to allow alcohol on Valentine Library property (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 0710253 to continue LARM insurance pool participation through Sep 30 2028 (unanimous)
• Approved pursuit of property acquisition as discussed in executive session (unanimous)

Airport Advisory Board

The Airport Advisory Board is meeting to receive updates on airport operations and planning. The board will discuss the fuel truck situation and a proposal regarding FBO succession.

• Fuel truck situation update
• FBO proposal and succession plan
• Curtis Christianson CIP plan and ALP update

The board agreed to let Thrifty Rental Car install a small sign on the fence east of the terminal building. A motion by Bob, seconded by Luke, approved the meeting minutes. No other formal actions were taken; future agenda items include reviewing spray‑plane agreements and continuing capital‑improvement planning.

• Allowed Thrifty Rental Car to install small sign on fence (agreed)
• Approved meeting minutes (motion passed)

Economic Development

The Board of Directors will meet to approve minutes from the May 19, 2025 meeting and receive a director's report. The body will also consider payments for two specific invoices.

• Otocast Invoice ($500)
• Outback Screen-printing Invoice ($404)

The Economic Development Board approved the April 28, 2025 meeting minutes by unanimous vote. The board also approved the Otocast invoice for $500 and the Outback invoice for $400, each with unanimous support. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved April 28, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Otocast invoice for $500 (unanimous)
• Approved Outback invoice for $400 (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on a blight study, a zoning change, and a liquor license application. The body is also deciding on land annexation, airport grant agreements, and software upgrades.

• Final reading of Ordinance No. 2025-2295M to annex 318.93 acres of land
• Rezoning of Lots 20-28, Block 4, Kautz Addition from Business District (C-2) to Limited Industrial (I-1)
• Class 'C' Liquor License application for Mi Toro Supremo, LLC at 502 East Hwy 20
• FAA grant agreements for airport Apron Expansion (Project No. 3-31-0084-018/019-2025)
• Resolution 0612253 to declare portions of the city as blighted and substandard

The council unanimously adopted Ordinance No. 2025‑2295M annexing about 319 acres to the city limits and adopted Ordinance No. 2025‑2298M rezoning lots 20‑28, Block 4, Kautz Addition from Business (C‑2) to Limited Industrial (I‑1). It also approved a liquor license for Mi Toro Supremo, a FAA grant for airport apron expansion, a trade agreement for a sewer easement, and upgraded meter‑reading software. Additionally, the council declared portions of the city blighted and purchased a John Deere wheel loader.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 2025‑2295M annexing 318.93 acres (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2025‑2298M rezoning lots 20‑28, Block 4, Kautz Addition from C‑2 to I‑1 (unanimous)
• Approved liquor license for Mi Toro Supremo, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved FAA grant agreements for airport apron expansion (unanimous)
• Declared portions of the city blighted and substandard (3‑yes, 1‑no)
• Approved trade agreement with Danco, Inc. for interceptor sewer easement (unanimous)
• Upgraded meter reading software to Sensus Analytics (unanimous)
• Purchased one 2020 John Deere wheel loader Model 524L (unanimous)

Economic Development

The Valentine Economic Development Board of Directors will meet to hear presentations on housing and the Cherry County Tourism Convention Center. The board will also consider several invoices for payment.

• Kyle Arganbright housing presentation
• Cherry County Tourism Convention Center presentation
• B Squared retainage invoice for $18,441.50
• Vic Rouleau Invoice for Eclipse 24 for $1,000
• Joseph Krings Invoice for Bison Bust ($1,000) and Michael Fluent Invoice for Dreams ($1,000)

The Economic Development Board approved the minutes from the April 28, 2025 meeting. The board also approved a retainage invoice of $18,441.50 for 217 N. Ray Street. Additionally, invoices totaling $3,000 for Vic Rouleau, Joseph Krings, and Michael Fluent were approved. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved April 28, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved retainage invoice for 217 N. Ray Street $18,441.50 (unanimous)
• Approved invoices for Vic Rouleau, Joseph Krings, Michael Fluent totaling $3,000 (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on a Class D liquor license for A & M Liquor and conduct the second reading of an ordinance to annex 318.93 acres contiguous to city limits. Other actions include authorizing bids for a replacement wheel loader, approving a $100,000 workforce housing grant for public works improvements, and accepting bids for grazing leases on two parcels.

• Second reading of Ordinance 2025-2295M to annex 318.93 acres in Cherry County
• Public hearing and vote on Class D liquor license for RMA Market, LLC dba A & M Liquor at 319 West Hwy 20
• Authorize invitation for bids for a replacement wheel loader for the Street Department
• Grant agreement up to $100,000 for workforce housing public works improvements at trailer court on Thacher and Donoher Street
• Public auction of grazing leases for Parcels B & C with verbal bids until 6:20 p.m.

The council approved a grant of up to $100,000 to Gene and Catherine Darnell for public works improvements. It also approved a Class D liquor license for RMA Market, LLC dba A & M Liquor. The council changed the interceptor sewer route to north of “C” Street. Additional actions included authorizing bids for a replacement wheel loader, surplus of a digger truck, a $1,500 contribution to the Ag Society fireworks, and leasing grazing parcels B & C.

• Approved up to $100,000 grant to Darnell (5-0)
• Approved liquor license for RMA Market, LLC dba A & M Liquor (5-0)
• Changed interceptor sewer route to north of “C” Street (4-0, 1 abstain)
• Authorized invitation for bids for replacement wheel loader (5-0)
• Adopted resolution to surplus 2001 International Digger Truck (5-0)
• Contributed $1,500 to Ag Society for Fourth of July Fireworks (4-0, 1 abstain)
• Accepted $20 per acre lease bid for Parcels B & C grazing (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items (4-0, 1 abstain)

Economic Development

The Valentine Economic Development Board will meet to consider several action items, including a $100,000 request from Darnell for a housing development project. They will also vote on a façade grant application, an invoice from Stoney Creek Landscapes, and a mini grant application through the Nebraska Arts Council.

• Approve Darnell request of $100,000 for housing development project
• Approve Mandi Loughran Façade Grant Application
• Approve Stoney Creek Landscapes Invoice
• Approve 'Prairie Remnants' People's Choice Award Winner
• Application for Mini Grant through Nebraska Arts Council

The Economic Development Board unanimously approved the March 31, 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved a façade grant application, a $1,000 invoice and $500 award for Stoney Creek Landscapes, and a partnership on a Nebraska Arts Council mini‑grant. The board approved a 50/50 cost‑share grant, not to exceed $100,000, with the Darnell family for infrastructure on their trailer‑court redevelopment.

• Approved March 31, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Mandi Loughran façade grant application (unanimous)
• Approved $1,000 Stoney Creek Landscapes invoice and $500 Peoples Choice award (unanimous)
• Approved partnership with Ken Fisbeck on Nebraska Arts Council mini‑grant (unanimous)
• Approved up to $100,000 50/50 split grant with the Darnell’s for infrastructure redevelopment (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding a liquor license for Bull Market Valentine LLC and the final subdivision plat for Darnell Subdivision. The body will also discuss the annexation of approximately 318.93 acres of land and the repurposing of CDBG funds for a sidewalk project on 5th Street.

• Public hearing and decision on Class 'C' Liquor License for Bull Market Valentine LLC at 527 US-20 E
• Public hearing and decision on final subdivision plat for Darnell Subdivision (Lot 8, Block 1, Colburn Addition)
• Proposed ordinance to amend municipal code regarding when fireworks may be discharged
• Repurposing of CDBG Revolving Loan Fund for a public works sidewalk project on 5th Street between Main and Green Streets
• Establishment of a Code Enforcement Officer/Zoning Inspector position

The council voted to fund Open Plains Transit services with a $38,000 contribution over two years. It also approved a Class C liquor license for Bull Market Valentine LLC and adopted an ordinance setting fireworks discharge rules. Additional actions included approving a street closure for a dance event and hiring a new city clerk.

• Approved consent agenda items (unanimous)
• Approved Corner Pub street closure for dances (unanimous)
• Approved $38,000 transit contribution (4-1)
• Approved liquor license for Bull Market Valentine LLC (unanimous)
• Approved final subdivision plat for Darnell Subdivision (unanimous)
• Suspended three‑reading rule for Ordinance No. 2025‑2296M (4-1)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2025‑2296M regulating fireworks (4-1)
• Hired Bobbi Johnson as City Clerk/Treasurer (3-2)

Economic Development

The Valentine Economic Development Board will meet to approve the February 24 meeting minutes and act on three invoices. The board will also hear a director's report. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Approve B Squared Ray Street Invoice
• Approve CDS Inspections and Beyond Invoice
• Approve Casey Foster Façade Grant Invoice
• Approve February 24 meeting minutes

The Economic Development Board unanimously approved the minutes from the February 24, 2025 meeting. It then approved three invoices: B Squared for $80,838.73, CDS Inspections for $175.00, and the Casey Foster façade grant for $7,694.50. No other actions were taken and the next meeting was scheduled for April 28, 2025.

• Approved February 24, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved B Squared invoice $80,838.73 (unanimous)
• Approved CDS Inspections invoice $175.00 (unanimous)
• Approved Casey Foster façade grant invoice $7,694.50 (unanimous)
• Set next meeting for April 28, 2025

City Council

The Valentine City Council will hold a public hearing on using owner-occupied grant funds for construction of the 5th Street Sidewalk. The Council will also consider a preliminary subdivision plat for Darnell Trailer Court, resolutions for a block party street closure and airport development, and several appointments to the golf course board. Other items include agreements with the Central Nebraska Economic Development District and updates from Olsson engineering.

• Public hearing on repurposing owner-occupied rehabilitation funds to 5th Street sidewalk construction
• Preliminary subdivision plat of Darnell Trailer Court: Lot 8, Block 1, Colburn Addition
• Resolution allowing closure of Hall Street between A and B Streets for Crazy Day Block Party on August 2, 2025, with alcohol consumption from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
• Resolution adopting agency agreement with NDOT Division of Aeronautics for airport project no. 3-31-0084-018/19-2025, including FAA application for federal assistance
• Appointments to golf course board: Grant Bitner, Brooks Coleman, Chris Elliott (3-year terms) and Max Renning replacing Wally Balliet for the remainder of term

The Valentine City Council approved a resolution allowing the closure of Hall Street between A and B Streets and alcohol sales on August 2, 2025, for the Crazy Day Block Party. They also approved a preliminary subdivision plat for Darnell Trailer Court, an amendment to a consultant agreement for NAHTF Grant #21-TFHP-32019, an agency agreement with the Nebraska Department of Transportation for airport development, an FAA application for airport expansion, reimbursement for airport fuel truck freight costs, and appointments to the golf course board. No action was taken on several items, including the Fifth Street Sidewalk and repurposing CDBG funds.

• Adopted Resolution No. 0313251 allowing Hall Street closure and alcohol sales for Crazy Day Block Party (unanimous)
• Approved Preliminary Subdivision Plat of Darnell Trailer Court, Lot 8, Block 1, Colburn Addition (3-0, 1 abstention)
• Adopted amendment to Professional Service/Consultant Agreement with CNEDD for NAHTF Grant #21-TFHP-32019 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 0313252 approving agency agreement with NDOT for airport project 3-31-0084-018/19-2025 (unanimous)
• Approved FAA application SF-424 for airport expansion project (unanimous)
• Approved reimbursement of freight costs for airport fuel truck (unanimous)
• Appointed Grant Bitner, Brooks Coleman, and Chris Elliott to golf course board for 3-year terms (unanimous)
• Appointed Max Renning to golf course board to replace Wally Balliet (unanimous)

Golf Course Board

The Frederick Peak Golf Board will meet for a routine session covering clubhouse operations, grounds maintenance, and financial claims. The board is expected to discuss and act on recommending new board members to the Valentine City Council and recognize outgoing members.

• Sales, events, membership, and rental volume review for clubhouse
• Grounds update from Fuehrer and equipment update
• Discussion and action on claims reports for future meetings
• New board member recommendations for City Council (discussion and action)
• Recognition of outgoing board members with presentation by Renning

Airport Advisory Board

The Airport Advisory Board will meet to review fuel truck operations and airplane summer parking. The board will also receive updates regarding the snowplow and Olsson.

• Fuel truck operations and approval
• Airplane summer parking
• Snowplow update
• Olsson update from Curtis C.

The Valentine Airport Advisory Board recommended purchasing a 1996 Ford L8000 5,000-gallon fuel truck, with a unanimous vote. The board also discussed the apron project, which will open bids on April 3, and a snow plow maintenance update.

• Recommended purchase of 1996 Ford L8000 5,000-gallon fuel truck (unanimous)

Economic Development

The board will approve meeting minutes, hear a director's report, and vote on a specific invoice from B Squared Ray Street. No other business items are listed.

• Approve B Squared Ray Street invoice (no dollar amount specified)

The Economic Development Board approved the January 27, 2025 meeting minutes and a B Squared invoice, both unanimously. They finalized a $273,000 listing price with a 4% commission for properties at 117 N. Edna Street and the Ray Street house, assigning Lashley Land and Stracke Realty as listing agents. Updates were provided on several projects, including the Ray Street building, Main Street Theater, and grant applications.

• Approved January 27, 2025 special meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved B Squared invoice (unanimous)
• Finalized $273,000 listing price with 4% commission for Edna Street and Ray Street properties
• Assigned Lashley Land to list Edna Street house and Stracke Realty to list Ray Street house

Economic Development

The Economic Development Board approved B Squared Fine Homes for the Ray Street house and awarded listing contracts for 117 N. Edna Street and 217 N. Ray Street at 4% commission. They also discussed affordable housing subsidies, the Heart City Theater project, and the creative district grant report. The fund balance is $759,882.09.

• Approved January 2, 2025 special meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved B Squared Fine Homes for the Ray Street house (unanimous)
• Awarded Lashley Land listing for 117 N. Edna Street at 4% (unanimous)
• Awarded Stracke Realty listing for 217 N. Ray Street at 4% (unanimous)

Economic Development

The Economic Development Board approved the purchase agreement for 115 North Edna Street, approved façade grants for two Main Street properties and one Highway 20 property, and approved several invoices. The board also discussed progress on housing and restoration projects, and tabled a request for proposals for professional services.

• Approved purchase agreement for 115 North Edna Street (unanimous)
• Approved façade grant for Robert Joseph at 217 and 221 North Main Street (unanimous)
• Approved façade grant for Casey Foster at 319 West Highway 20 (unanimous)
• Approved B Squared invoice for Ray Street house (unanimous)
• Approved Midland News invoice for Creative District marketing (unanimous)
• Approved otocast invoice for Sculpture Walk Across Nebraska (unanimous)
• Tabled RFP for professional services

Economic Development

The Valentine Economic Development Board held a regular meeting on November 25, 2024, approving the October minutes and B Squared invoices unanimously. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting focused on informational updates on various projects and programs.

• Approved October 28, 2024 regular meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved B Squared invoices (unanimous)

Economic Development

The Valentine Economic Development Board approved the September minutes, several invoices, and a facade grant payment. They discussed progress on Edna Street houses and the Ray Street build, and considered a $100,000 grant application for the Heart City Theater. The next meeting is set for November 25, 2024.

• Approved September 23, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved B Squared invoices (unanimous)
• Approved Midland News and Printing advertising invoice (unanimous)
• Approved Atlas Asbestos Inspection invoice (unanimous)
• Approved Scotty's Ranchland Foods Façade Grant payment (unanimous)

City Council

The council will hold public hearings on a liquor license for Twisted Scissors Salon & Spa and on a policy for spending public funds on recognition items. They will then consider a wide range of action items, including selecting a new health insurance provider, adopting new camping fee schedules, approving a sidewalk improvement project, and authorizing a utility installation agreement for a new subdivision. Several reappointments to city boards are also on the agenda.

• Public hearing on Class C liquor license for Danielle Schubauer dba Twisted Scissors Salon & Spa at 314 N Main St.
• Public hearing and resolution on policy for expenditure of public funds on plaques, certificates, and recognition items.
• Action to select a new health insurance provider and join the League Insurance Government Health Team (LIGHT).
• Resolution updating schedule of fees for camping in City Park.
• Agreement with D Dub LLC for installation of utilities in new subdivision.

The Valentine City Council approved a Class C liquor license for Danielle Schubauer's Twisted Scissors Salon & Spa, and approved several other items including a $47,448 contribution to Senior Services for bus service, a fuel truck purchase for the airport, and a resolution updating camping fees. The council also approved appointments and agreements, but took no action on a CDBG grant request, a campsite reservation agreement, Fifth Street sidewalk improvements, and a proclamation.

• Approved Class C liquor license for Twisted Scissors Salon & Spa (unanimous)
• Approved $47,448 contribution to Senior Services for bus service over two years (4-1)
• Approved lease with Senior Services for old gym space (4-1)
• Approved purchase of fuel truck for airport up to $65,000 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 0213252 updating camping fees (4-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved agreement with D Dub LLC for utility installation in new subdivision (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 0213251 authorizing up to $100 for recognition items (unanimous)
• Selected LIGHT/BCBS as new health insurance provider (unanimous)

Golf Course Board

The Frederick Peak Golf Course Board approved a memorial tournament and project honoring the late Marty Jordan, with all proceeds going toward building a halfway house and storm shelter on the course. The board also approved the past meeting minutes and discussed clubhouse and grounds updates, including a potential simulator promotion and a $15,000 Water Ox purchase for algae control, which was deferred due to budget. Board member terms were noted as expiring at the end of March, with Getty not renewing and Balliet vacating his term early.

• Approved past meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved Marty Jordan memorial tournament and halfway house project (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:49 pm (3-0)

Economic Development

The Valentine Economic Development Board of Directors will meet to approve minutes from a prior special meeting, review the director's report, and take action on an invoice from B Squared Ray Street and a request for proposals (RFP) for professional services. The agenda is otherwise routine and procedural.

• Approve January 2, 2025 special meeting minutes
• Approve B Squared Ray Street invoice
• Approve RFP for Professional Services

The Economic Development Board approved B Squared Fine Homes for the Ray Street house and awarded real estate listings for 117 N. Edna Street and 217 N. Ray Street at 4% commission. They also discussed state talks on pricing and subsidies for affordable housing, and received updates on the Heart City Theater, creative district grant, and revolving loan fund.

• Approved January 2, 2025 special meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved B Squared Fine Homes for the Ray Street house (unanimous)
• Awarded Lashley Land and Stracke Realty listings for 117 N. Edna Street and 217 N. Ray Street at 4% (unanimous)

Golf Course Board

The Frederick Peak Golf Board will meet to discuss clubhouse operations and grounds maintenance. Items include a sales review, upcoming events, Ethernet issues, and a soft opening for the clubhouse, as well as a grounds update from Fuehrer, equipment status, and tree thinning on the course.

• Clubhouse soft opening discussion
• Ethernet issues at clubhouse
• Tree thinning on the course
• Grounds update from Fuehrer
• Equipment update

City Council

The City Council will discuss a proposed $8.5M bond ordinance to fund municipal improvements, likely the gym/wellness center, and consider a state assistance application for the same project. A presentation on wellness center design concepts by Goodlife Architecture is scheduled. The council will also consider a new ordinance on construction alternatives, a bid for City Hall roof repairs, surplus equipment, and routine consent items including financial reports and payroll.

• Ordinance No. 2025-2294M authorizing up to $8.5M in municipal improvement bonds, paid by sales and use tax
• Presentation of wellness center design concepts by Goodlife Architecture
• Application for Sports Arena Facility Financing Assistance Act for state aid to build a gym/wellness center
• Ordinance No. 2025-2293M adding Chapter 36 on construction alternatives definitions and procedures
• Bid acceptance for City Hall roof repairs

The council unanimously approved applying for state assistance to build a gym/wellness center and adopted an ordinance authorizing up to $8.5 million in municipal improvement bonds for construction, with a 4-1 vote (Wescott opposed). They also adopted a new chapter on construction alternatives, approved design-build policies, accepted a roof repair bid, and handled several routine items.

• Approved Sports Arena Facility Financing Assistance Act application for gym/wellness center (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-2294M authorizing $8.5M municipal improvement bonds (4-1, Wescott no)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-2293M adding Chapter 36 on construction alternatives (5-0)
• Approved Policies and Procedures for Design-Build & Construction Management at Risk Contracts (5-0)
• Accepted White Castle Roofing bid for City Hall roof repairs (5-0)
• Adopted resolution to surplus 1961 Oshkosh snow blower, tar machine, and 1993 Ford F142 pickup (5-0)
• Approved purchase agreement for 115 N Edna Street property (5-0)
• Updated holiday schedule in employee handbook (5-0)

Economic Development

The Board of Directors will meet to approve a purchase agreement for 115 N. Edna Street and several invoices. The board will also consider facade grant applications for Robert Joseph and Casey Foster.

• Purchase agreement for 115 N. Edna Street
• Facade grant application for Robert Joseph
• Facade grant application for Casey Foster
• RFP for Professional Services
• Invoices for B Squared Ray Street, Creative District Midland News, and Otocast

The Valentine Economic Development Board approved the purchase agreement for 115 North Edna Street, approved façade grants for two Main Street properties and one on West Highway 20, and approved several invoices. The board also tabled a request for proposals for professional services. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved purchase agreement for 115 North Edna Street (unanimous)
• Approved façade grant for Robert Joseph at 217 and 221 North Main Street (unanimous)
• Approved façade grant for Casey Foster at 319 West Highway 20 (unanimous)
• Approved B Squared invoice for Ray Street house (unanimous)
• Approved Midland News invoice for Creative District marketing (unanimous)
• Approved otocast invoice for Sculpture Walk Across Nebraska (unanimous)
• Tabled RFP for professional services