December 30, 2020 at 9:00 AM - Operations Committee Meeting

Rationale:  There isn't any unfinished business to consider.

Rationale:  We may schedule an annual meeting in January with Game & Parks and Pheasants Forever Biologist on management items for the Wanahoo Wildlife  Property.

Rationale:  The O & M Crew finished the shoreline protection on the east side of Wanahoo, winterized the water hydrants at Czechland & Homestead, moved brush piles and burned, cut & treated trees at Czechland.

Rationale:  We have not heard if the Corps of Engineers has closed out the contract with the contractor. The COE is waiting on "As-Builts" and Survey from the contractor.

Rationale:  Wanahoo Stilling Basin work by Valley Corp.- mobilized equipment, rip-rap and material for filter #1 and installed a silt curtain downstream of the area. Olsson installed piezometers on both sides of the basin.
Find attached the most current FYRA Invoice for Engineering.

Rationale:  The Districts have signed the easement for within the National Guard Camp, with the Corps of Engineers/Army. We have also signed the O & M Addendum with the NRD's and National Guard. The National Guard has not yet signed, they are reviewing.
The O & M Manual for the Western Sarpy side of the river is out for review. The O & M Manual for the Saunders County side will be out in early 2021.

Rationale:  Nothing new to report. The NRCS Dam Assessment application is being processed through NRCS.

Rationale:  As reported last month, the COE has sent out a Feasibility Report & Environmental Assessment for the Non-Structural 205 Study within the City of Fremont for our review. The review period is Dec. 14 - January 25, 2021. A public meeting is scheduled for Jan. 13, 2021 from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. The meeting will in open to the public and via Zoom.
If you have any comments regarding the Study, please forward them to Bob Heimann and he will forward to the Corps.

Rationale:  In April, 2020 the District committed up to $65,000 to assist the Platte Valley Drainage District in repairs to their levee. This levee is just north of Yutan and runs essentially to Hwy 64, approx. 4.5 miles. To date repair cost are for two breach holes, Sites 1 & 2, which was emergency repair, and river bank stabilization and levee repair in an area that threatened the levee (Sites 6 & 7), plus engineering cost by JEO. To date their cost is $166,040.51. They are asking 20% reimbursement or $33,208.10. Our reimbursement along with FEMA/NEMA funds will generate cash flow so they can pursue the last phase of repair (Site 8). The Site 8 repair is a stretch of levee that was totally washed away and is at 90% design. Platte Valley is also going to seek interim financing from a local bank to assist with cash flow. (Two Pictures attached).

Rationale:  We have nothing to consider.

Rationale:  The 2020 Wanahoo camping season turned out to be an amazing year.  Record permit sales and camping revenue capped off a remarkable season which dealt with many unique issues.  While COVID-19 created difficulties we were able to keep Wanahoo open to the public and offer outdoor recreation opportunities to the general public while maintaining social distancing and other imposed restrictions.  Thanks to the hard work of our amazing and dedicated staff, Wanahoo continues to grow and provide a variety of outdoor activities to the patrons of our district and the entire Midwest.
In April we began building six 10'x12' cabins that were completed in early July.  These heated and cooled cabins have been very popular and we see them as a big draw as we head into the 2021 season.

I have attached the year end net revenue spreadsheet for the committee's review.

Rationale:  As of 12/28/202, the District received $4,427.50 in 2021 annual park permit sales for the month of December. 

Calender Year	Permits Sold	Monthly Sales	YTD Toals
2021	305	$4,427.50	$4,427.50
2020	301	$4,470.00	$4,470.00
2019	304	$4,585.00	$4,585.00

Rationale:  The District has received $445 in walk up camping fees, and $1,120.50 in online reservations for the month of December. 

(as of 12/29/2020)

Rationale:  Rentals have slowed the past month or so due to cancelations relating to the increase in COVID-19 cases in the area.  January and February rentals are beginning to pick up as are graduation rentals for April and May.

Rationale:  On Sunday morning at 5:28 Lacey and her husband TJ welcomed Rory James into their lives.  Rory weighed in at 6 lbs 15 oz. and is 21 inches long.
Congratulations to the new parents and we all are looking forward to meeting Rory sometime soon!
(I have attached a photo below)

Rationale:  KTIC Radio ads for December featured Nitrogen class information:
Producers in the Lower Platte North Natural Resources District who need Nitrogen Certification and highly encouraged to request an online test at www.lpnnrd.org.
Certification is valid for four years, after which recertification is required.
Nitrogen and Water Management Certification classes have been scheduled for January, but may change due to local directed health measures. For more information, or to request an online test, please visit www.lpnnrd.org or call 402-443-4675.

Wahoo Newspaper E-ads encouraging online testing option is attached

Rationale:  The 30 second video may be attached.

Rationale:  Attached is the 2021 rate schedule for the Colon Rural Water system.  The schedule includes a 23% increase to the per 1000gallon water rate fee.  This increase does not affect the monthly service fee (meter charge) and it also takes into account the increase the system incurred from the Wahoo Water system fee increase.
Elliott completed annual reporting to USDA-RD.
Monthly sampling completed, meters read and bills mailed out 12/29.

Rationale:  Routine monthly sampling completed, meters read and bills mailed out 12/29.