December 10, 2025
CITY COUNCIL
December 10, 2025 Louisville, NE
A meeting of the City Council of the City of Louisville was held on December 10, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Present were Mayor Rod Petersen, Council Members Jerry McClun, Paul Pankonin, and Justin Barnes. Jamion Biesterfeld was absent. Also, present were City Attorney Roger Johnson, Public Works Director Joel Jones and guests. Mayor Petersen stated that the Open Meetings Act is posted at the rear of the room and a copy of all meeting materials is available with the clerk.
Notice of the regular meeting was given in advance thereof by posting in three (3) public places as shown by the certificate attached to these minutes. Notice was simultaneously given to all council members. Their acknowledgement of receipt of notice and the agenda is attached to these minutes. All proceedings thereafter were taken while the convened meeting was open to the public.
Mayor Petersen called the meeting to order and the Pledge of Allegiance was said. McClun moves, Barnes seconds to approve the consent agenda with the exception of the appointment of Scott Hrabik as Street Superintendent. Roll call vote: ayes – Barnes, Pankonin, McClun; nays – none; absent – Biesterfeld. Motion carried.
After some discussion, Pankonin moves, Barnes seconds to approve the appointment of Scott Hrabik as Street Superintendent beginning January 1, 2026. Roll call vote: ayes – Barnes, Pankonin, McClun; nays – none; absent – Biesterfeld. Motion carried.
A library report was given. Some items discussed: The library would like to work with the city to understand their financials and the difference between records the library and the city keep. The clerk will work through this with the library.
There was no LBPA report.
McClun moves, Pankonin seconds to turn down the Cass County Tourism grant for the North Main Street sidewalk improvements due to the inability to complete the project by the deadline. Roll call vote: ayes – Barnes, Pankonin, McClun; nays – none; absent – Biesterfeld. Motion carried.
Pankonin moves, McClun seconds to approve the agreement with JEO, pending the attorney’s review, for the school addition inspection in the absence of the building inspector who will be deployed during the majority of construction. Roll call vote: ayes – Barnes, Pankonin, McClun; nays – none; absent – Biesterfeld. Motion carried.
Dave Wedekind shared the newest preliminary plat for a subdivision on the Maxon brothers’ land South of Cherry and Main Streets. The proposal is a total of 34 lots of varying size. He would like to revisit this in a future meeting.
Pankonin moves, Barnes seconds to ratify all actions, including the election of nominees to the LIGHT Board of Directors, of Rod Petersen, the city’s LIGHT representative, identified in the minutes of the Annual Members’ Meeting of the League Insurance Government Health Team (LIGHT) on September 26, 2025. Roll call vote: ayes – Barnes, Pankonin, McClun; nays – none; absent – Biesterfeld. Motion carried.
McClun moves, Barnes seconds to approve the continued investment request of $5,000 from CCNEDC. Roll call vote: ayes – Barnes, Pankonin, McClun; nays – none; absent – Biesterfeld. Motion carried.
Barnes moves, Pankonin seconds to approve Maintenance Agreement No. 55 with NDOT. Roll call vote: ayes – Barnes, Pankonin, McClun; nays – none; absent – Biesterfeld. Motion carried.
McClun moves, Barnes seconds to approve the signing of the Certificate of Compliance for Maintenance Agreement No. 55 with NDOT for calendar year 2025. Roll call vote: ayes – Barnes, Pankonin, McClun; nays – none; absent – Biesterfeld. Motion carried.
The culvert installation at Eastwood Drive and Highway 66 was discussed. The culvert construction is still on track.
Joel Jones reported for Streets/Water/Wastewater. Some items discussed: Joel is working with NDOT on the 5th Street bridge project, the new high service pump is online, and he is working on the parking lot lease with LRDH Company.
Written sheriff, fire, and rescue reports were circulated.
An internal audit was conducted verifying checks to invoices by the council members.
McClun moves, Pankonin seconds to approve Resolution 2025-20; A dedication of the sidewalk for the 6th Street bridge project. Roll call vote: ayes – Barnes, Pankonin, McClun; nays – none; absent – Biesterfeld. Motion carried.
McClun moves, Barnes seconds to approve Resolution 2025-21; signing of the year-end certification of City Street Superintendent 2025. Roll call vote: ayes – Barnes, Pankonin, McClun; nays – none; absent – Biesterfeld. Motion carried.
McClun moves, Barnes seconds to introduce by title only and suspend the three require statutory readings of Ordinance #1077; Fee Schedule Ordinance. Roll call vote: ayes – Barnes, Pankonin, McClun; nays – none; absent – Biesterfeld. Motion carried. McClun moves, Pankonin seconds to adopt by title only on third and final reading Ordinance #1077. Roll call vote: ayes – Barnes, Pankonin, McClun; nays – none; absent – Biesterfeld. Motion carried.
Barnes moves, McClun seconds to adjourn the meeting at 9:00 p.m. Roll call vote: ayes – Barnes, Pankonin, McClun; nays – none; absent – Biesterfeld. Motion carried.
I, the undersigned clerk, hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the proceedings had and done by the Mayor and City Council of Louisville. To the best of my knowledge, the agenda was kept continually current and available for public inspection; and the minutes were in written form and available for public inspection within 10 working days. The minutes are published in summary form. Upon request a complete copy is available at City Hall.
Tava Tomanek-Powell, City Clerk