August 26, 2026
CITY COUNCIL
August 26, 2026 Louisville, NE
A meeting of the City Council of the City of Louisville was held on August 26, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall. Present were Mayor Rod Petersen, Council Members Jerry McClun, Justin Barnes, Paul Pankonin and Jamion Biesterfeld. Also, present were City Attorney Roger Johnson and guests. Mayor Petersen stated that the Open Meetings Act is available at the front desk 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. Biesterfeld moves, Barnes seconds to approve the consent agenda. Roll call vote: ayes – Biesterfeld, Barnes, Pankonin, McClun; nays – none. Motion carried.
Biesterfeld moves, Barnes seconds to approve the street closure request submitted by Louisville Fire Department for their open house Sunday October 4, 2026 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. on Main Street from 1st to 2nd Street. Roll call vote: ayes – Biesterfeld, Barnes, Pankonin, McClun; nays – none. Motion carried.
Pankonin moves, Biesterfeld seconds to approve the street closure request submitted by Jason McClun for a Halloween Block Party at 3rd St Circle October 31, 2026 from 4:30 p.m.-11:00 p.m. Roll call vote: ayes – Biesterfeld, Barnes, Pankonin, McClun; nays – none. Motion carried.
McClun moves, Barnes seconds to approve the street closure request submitted by Louisville Public Schools for the Homecoming Parade Friday September 11, 2026 1:30 p.m.-3:00 p.m. on Main Street from 1st to 3rd Street. Roll call vote: ayes – Biesterfeld, Barnes, Pankonin, McClun; nays – none. Motion carried.
Biesterfeld moves, Pankonin seconds to appoint Josh Magee as the Assistant Zoning Administrator. Roll call vote: ayes – Biesterfeld, Barnes, Pankonin, McClun; nays – none. Motion carried.
Barnes moves, Biesterfeld seconds to appoint Candy McClun to the Planning Commission. Roll call vote: ayes – Biesterfeld, Barnes, Pankonin, McClun; nays – none. Motion carried.
McClun moves, Pankonin seconds to approve repairs in the amount of $35,000 for the well at the City Shop. Roll call vote: ayes – Biesterfeld, Barnes, Pankonin, McClun; nays – none. Motion carried.
Biesterfeld moves, Barnes seconds to enter closed session for the protection of the public interest at 6:25 p.m. to discuss (1) litigation entitled Melvin Sudbeck Homes, Inc. v. the Community Development Agency of the City of Louisville, NE and the City of Louisville, NE Case No. CI25-159, and (2) the protection of public interest in matters regarding BW’s Pub Louisville. Roll call vote: ayes –McClun, Pankonin, Biesterfeld, Barnes; nays – none. Motion carried.
Mayor Petersen repeated that the council would enter closed session for the protection of the public interest at 6:25 p.m. to discuss (1) litigation entitled Melvin Sudbeck Homes, Inc. v. the Community Development Agency of the City of Louisville, NE and the City of Louisville, NE Case No. CI25-159, and (2) the protection of public interest in matters regarding BW’s Pub Louisville.
Mayor Petersen reconvened the meeting in open session at 7:18 p.m.
McClun moves, Biesterfeld seconds to authorize the mediation committee in Melvin Sudbeck Homes, Inc. v. the Community Development Agency of the City of Louisville, NE and the City of Louisville, NE Case No. CI25-159 to commit to a mediated settlement amount as discussed in closed session. Roll call vote: ayes –McClun, Pankonin, Biesterfeld, Barnes; nays – none. Motion carried.
Julie Bauman CPA was present and the city council thoroughly reviewed the proposed budget.
Barnes moves, Pankonin seconds to adjourn the meeting at 8:15 p.m. Roll call vote: ayes –McClun, Pankonin, Biesterfeld, Barnes; nays – none. 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