June 10, 2026
CITY COUNCIL
June 10, 2026 Louisville, NE
A meeting of the City Council of the City of Louisville was held on June 10, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Present were Council Members Jerry McClun, Paul Pankonin, Justin Barnes, and Jamion Biesterfeld. Also, present were City Attorney Roger Johnson and guests. Mayor Petersen was absent. Council President McClun 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.
Council President McClun called the meeting to order and the Pledge of Allegiance was said. Biesterfeld moves, Barnes seconds to approve the consent agenda with the exception of the claim from Pankonin’s, Inc.. Roll call vote: ayes – Biesterfeld, Pankonin, McClun, Barnes; nays – none. Motion carried. Barnes moves, Biesterfeld seconds to approve the claim from Pankonin’s Inc. Roll call vote: ayes – Biesterfeld, McClun, Barnes; nays – none; abstain – Pankonin. Motion carried.
Council President McClun opened the hearing at 7:01 p.m. to consider a conditional use permit application from OPTK Networks for an eight-foot tall perimeter security fence on the property legally described as LOUISVILLE – PRAIRIE RIDGE COMM LOT 7A REPLAT SE1/4 SW1/4 22-12-11 (.801). The fence will be used to protect fiber infrastructure and will be a chain link fence with no barbed wire on the top. There was no public comment. Council President McClun closed the hearing at 7:10 p.m.
Michelle Daniels reported for the library. The remodel is almost done and the library staff is happy with the results. Redlin Contracting will be finishing it up in the next few days, and books will be moved back in following the completion of the remodel.
There was no report for the Louisville Ball Parents Association.
Biesterfeld moves, Barnes seconds to direct the preparation of the conditional use resolution for an eight-foot tall perimeter security fence on the property legally described as LOUISVILLE – PRAIRIE RIDGE COMM LOT 7A REPLAT SE1/4 SW1/4 22-12-11 (.801) without conditions. Roll call vote: ayes – Biesterfeld, Pankonin, McClun, Barnes; nays – none. Motion carried.
Council discussed the city employee health insurance policy in regards to employees who decline the coverage offered by the city and obtain health insurance through other means. They would like for the city to provide competitive benefits in order to keep up with the job market in the area, and the idea of a stipend has been considered to compensate employees that are paying for insurance premiums outside of LIGHT, the League of Municipalities insurance pool. It was also suggested that part-time employees be considered for benefits which are currently only extended to full time employees. Council would like research on cost and options for the city to be presented at the next meeting.
Pankonin moves, Biesterfeld seconds to approve the land acquisition offer from Nebraska Department of Transportation for land located in city-owned parcels legally described as LOUISVILLE — ORIG TOWN LOTS 351 TO 356 EXC RR BUT INCLUDING W15′ OF E90′ OF L35 6 and LOUISVILLE — ORIG TOWN LOTS 312 TO 314 & 1/2 VAC ALLEY, which are necessary for completion of the Highway 66 connection. Roll call vote: ayes – Biesterfeld, Pankonin, McClun, Barnes; nays – none. Motion carried.
Pankonin moves, Barnes seconds to order the preparation of the bond ordinance for upgrades at the wastewater treatment plant and for upgrades to the well drives to be presented at the next meeting. Roll call vote: ayes – Biesterfeld, Pankonin, McClun, Barnes; nays – none. Motion carried.
Joshua Magee reported for Streets/Water/Wastewater. Some items discussed: Two employees have obtained their Grade IV Water Operator’s Licenses, the splash pad plumbing has been rebuilt and is functioning again, and a flashing light was placed above the ‘Dead End’ sign on Cherry Street as residents have been experiencing increased traffic due to construction in the area.
Written sheriff, fire, and rescue reports were circulated.
An internal audit was conducted verifying checks to invoices by the council members.
Barnes moves, Biesterfeld seconds to approve Resolution 2026-05; No Parking on the North side of Koop Avenue. Roll call vote: ayes – Biesterfeld, Pankonin, McClun, Barnes; nays – none. Motion carried.
Biesterfeld moves, Pankonin seconds to approve Resolution 2026-06; Addition of two stop signs on Main Street North and Southbound at the intersections of 2nd and 3rd Streets. Roll call vote: ayes – Biesterfeld, Pankonin, McClun, Barnes; nays – none. Motion carried.
Biesterfeld moves, Pankonin seconds to adjourn the meeting at 8:20 pm. Roll call vote: ayes – Biesterfeld, Pankonin, McClun, 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