January 12, 2026 at 1:30 PM - Regular Board of Directors Meeting
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1. Call to Order
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NOTE: The agenda is on file at the LPNNRD office and may be changed up to 24 hours prior to the meeting as scheduled.
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1.A. Meeting Notice
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1.B. Inform Public on Location of Copy of “Open Meeting Act”
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1.C. Pledge of Allegiance
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2. Roll Call
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2.A. Introductions
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3. Approval of Agenda
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Are there any additions or corrections to the agenda?
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4. Comments - Advisors/Guests
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4.A. Guest Comments
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4.B. NRCS Report
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4.C. NARD Report
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4.D. NRC Report
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4.E. Managers Report
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4.F. Education Program
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Kyle Overturf will present the Annual Audit.
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5. Approval of Minutes
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Are there any additions or corrections to the Minutes? If not they will be approved on the consent agenda.
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6. Report of Standing Committees
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6.A. Executive Committee - Action as Required
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6.A.1. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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6.A.2. MEETINGS
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6.A.2.a. Pending
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6.A.2.a.1. NARD Legislative Conference
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The NARD Legislative Conference will be held January 27-28 at the Embassy Suites in Lincoln. See attached draft agenda.
I have the following directors registered: Andrew Tonnies and Bob Hilger Please let Breunig know if you would like to be registred.
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6.A.2.a.2. NACD Annual Meeting
Rationale:
The 2026 NACD Annual Conference will be held in San Antonio, Texas February 14-18th. Early Registration Deadline is January 26th.
We typically send two staff members and two directors to this out-of-state meeting.
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve up to two staff and two directors to attend 2026 NACD Annual Conference Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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6.A.2.a.3. NARD Washington DC Annal Meeting
Rationale:
The NARD Annual Washington DC Meeting will be held March 28 - April 1st. We typically send two staff and two directors to the annual meeting
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve up to two directors and two staff attend the NARD Annual Washington DC Conference March 28-April 1, 2026. Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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6.A.2.b. Reports
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6.A.3. MANAGEMENT ITEMS
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6.A.3.a. Directors Absence
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Attached find absence request from the following:
September - Lawrence - Medical Illness October - Harders - Grandson School Event November - Sabatka - Mother-in-law passed away November - Meduna - Business with Pioneer
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve the following Directors absence requests: Lawrence from September; Sabatka and Meduna from November Board Meeting. Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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6.A.3.b. Monthly Education Program
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Kyle Overturf - Annual Audit - January Board Meeting
Olsson Associates — February Board Meeting JEO - Rawhide WFPO and East Fremont Drainage — March Board Meeting |
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6.A.3.c. Morse Bluff Project
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Staff are working with Mainelli Wagner to answer questions from DWEE so they can prepare a funding agreement.
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6.A.3.d. Mike Sotak
Rationale:
I was made aware over the weekend of the sudden passing of Mike Sotak. Mike was a large part of what we do here at Lower Platte North and we will definitely miss his presence, knowledge and experience. I have spoken with Connor Kelly and he assures me he and his team with Houston Engineering will continue their work with us and he will be meeting with me soon. Our sincere condolences go out to Mike's family during this difficult time.
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6.A.3.e. Board Meeting and Committee Meeting Decorum
Rationale:
Attached is a copy of our Rules of Conduct Public Participation at LPNNRD Board Meeting that was approved at the October 2008 Board Meeting.
Staff is recommending adding a public meeting decorum, requiring all public and guests be seated in the provided public/guest seating area while attending meetings.
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6.A.3.f. Potential Amphitheater
Rationale:
The Chair-appointed Wanahoo Amphitheater sub-committee met in December and their remarks were shared with the Operations Committee. The sub-committee, while not unanimously in favor of an amphitheater on the Wanahoo property, if built, the sub-committee is unanimously in favor of the new Southeastern location.
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6.A.3.g. 2026 Election Certification
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Candidate Filing Dates -
Incumbent Filing Dates — January 5, 2026 — February 17, 2026 Nonincumbent Filing Dates — January 5, 2026 -- March 2, 2026 The following directors are up for re-election: SubDistrict 1 - Lon Olson - 4 years SubDistrict 1 - Anthony Hanson - 2 years SubDistrict 2 - John Goldsberry - 4 years SubDistrict 3 - David Saalfeld - 4 years SubDistrict 4 - Chris Yosten - 4 years SubDistrict 5 - Mark Seier - 4 years SubDistrict 6 - Joe Birkel - 4 years SubDistrict 7 - Ryan Engel - 4 years SubDistrict 8 - Jerry Johnson - 4 years SubDistrict 9 - Duane Johnson - 4 years At Large - Thomas McKnight - 4 years |
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6.A.4. EQUIPMENT
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6.A.5. PERSONNEL
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6.A.5.a. Kaitlyn Bargen
Rationale:
After starting their family, Kaitlyn and her husband Joel made the decision she will be staying home with their son Jack. A final date of employment will be determined after I meet with Kaitlyn either later this week or next. We may have a final date by next week's board meeting. If so, there would be a motion at that time to accept her resignation.
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6.A.5.b. Assistant Water Manager Position
Rationale:
Daryl Anderson has informed me he plans to retire later this year. With this transition coming, I am recommending we proceed to fill the upcoming Water Department Water Specialist opening with an Assistant Water Department Manager. Plans would be to have this individual move into the Water Manager role upon Daryl's retirement, at which time we would look to hire either a Water Technician or Water Specialist.
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6.A.6. FINANCE
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6.A.6.a. Approval of Financial Reports
Rationale:
Grant will be available to review the November Financial Statement with the Exectuive Committee.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve Financial Reports as presented Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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6.A.6.b. Approval of Managers Time and Expense Sheets
Rationale:
Attached find Gottschalk's time and expense sheets.
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve Managers Time and Expense Sheets as attached Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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6.A.6.c. Accounts over 90 Days
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6.A.6.d. Annual Audit Report
Rationale:
Kyle Overturf has notified us that he has received the compliance supplement for our Single Audit and would be able to present the draft audit at our January Board Meeting.
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6.B. Operations Committee - Action as Required
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6.B.1. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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There is nothing to consider for unfinished business.
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6.B.2. WILD NE AND OTHER PROGRAMS
Rationale:
A meeting with our partners to discuss the 5-year O & M plan for the Wanahoo Wildlife Areas will take place Thursday, January 15 at 9:00 here at the NRD office.
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6.B.3. OPERATION & MAINTENANCE & OTHER ITEMS
Rationale:
The O & M crew finished cutting & mulching trees with the new mulcher at Homestead Lake. We have moved to Czechland Lake. We are cutting trees on Rawhide Ditch 8, burned tree & wood debris in our pit and doing regular maintenance on equipment.
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6.B.3.a. Rehabilitation of Cottonwood 21-A, NRCS & HDR
Rationale:
The NRCS did one last review and analyzed HDR's design cost estimate. We have asked HDR to sharpen their pencil a bit on their design proposal estimate. If HDR's new cost estimate isn't satisfactory, we could advertise for new RFP's for other firms.
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6.B.3.b. Wanahoo Basin Damage & Repair, FEMA, & Houston Engineering
Rationale:
After researching Mitigation Benefit Cost Analysis, Mike Sotak emailed FEMA questions regarding mitigation on the Wanahoo Dam damage. Mike also reached out to colleges within his company for assistance with mitigation.
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6.B.3.c. NET Grant for No-Till Grass Drill
Rationale:
NET is meeting on Thursday, January 8 to approve grant applications. We have preliminary been notified that our grass drill application should be approved. If approved, this drill will replace the old drill at Rezac Seed here in Saunders County.
We have an old drill from Platte County to sell. We sold our last drill for $15,500. |
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6.B.3.d. Stanley Keiser Dam Repair Request
Rationale:
Stanley Keiser, dam owner, and Harold Kolb, Clear Creek Drainage board member, were present to discuss what can be done with Keiser's dam, which is failing (see picture). It is also believed the water and sediment in the dam and stream bed are contaminated from the Alten plant at Mead. DWEE was on site last November to take water and sediment samples. DWEE and Dam Safety will be on site January 16 to discuss the sampling results and the deteriorating dam. Before any dam renovation can take place, the remediation of the contamination needs to be cleared up if necessary. An engineer's estimate would also be necessary for rehabbing the dam.
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6.B.4. ROCK AND JETTY
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Harold Kolb, Clear Creek Drainage member, asked if the District would assist with adding limestone to the top of the Clear Creek Levee. We could assist at 50% or greater since the District is the primary sponsor of the project. We have an Interlocal agreement between us to assist in project O & M. The drainage members will line up the rock, hauling and leveling the rock. We could use Rock & Jetty funds, Project Repair — Other funds, O & M Sinking Funds, or District Wide Flood Reduction Sinking Funds. We have asked for an estimate.
Two Corps of Engineers representatives inspected Seth McGinn's jetty maintenance project and found it satisfactory. |
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6.B.5. LAKE WANAHOO
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6.B.5.a. Lake Wanahoo Permit Sales
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For the month of November, the District received $722.50 in park permit revenue.
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6.B.5.b. Lake Wanahoo Camping Revenue
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For the month of November, the District received $11,062.81 in camping revenue.
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6.B.5.c. Clint Johannes Education Building
Rationale:
The Clint Johannes Education Building at Lake Wanahoo was rented 16 times in November, with 2 NRD event. Revenue for the month was $1,150.
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6.B.5.d. Potential Amphitheater
Rationale:
The Chair-appointed Wanahoo Amphitheater sub-committee met in December and their remarks are as follows:
The subcommittee, while not unanimously in favor of an amphitheater on the Wanahoo property, if built, the subcommittee is unanimously in favor of the new Southeastern location. This location will be very close to all needed utilities, reduce safety concerns by utilizing round-a-bout, not affect any existing Wanahoo trails or roads, allow for a potential separate access off hwy 109, be further from existing residential and camping and is not currently within any Wanahoo future development areas.
Recommended Motion(s):
To work with and allow Lonny Hansen to proceed with design of an amphitheater at the east side location (generally located on the south side of tree grove, east of existing of road) within the Wanahoo Property. Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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6.B.6. INFORMATION AND EDUCATION
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6.B.6.a. Information
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6.B.6.a.1. Radio & eAds
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KTIC radio ads schedule:
November: water use reports due December 15 December: accepting tree orders January: Water Management/Nitrogen certification classes Digital display ad schedule: September 8 - December 31, 2025: Environmental Education October 22 - February 28, 2026: Tree orders |
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6.B.6.a.2. Analytics
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Top Posts for Facebook and X during December included:
• December Coffee Lakeside flyer • Natural Resources Grant December deadline • Science and Scenes Event • Lake Wanahoo Park Permits 2026 • January Coffee Lakeside The main page, forestry and wildlife, and Lake Wanahoo page had the most views. Mobile and tablet usage went up and desktop viewing went down. 2,700 people visited our website which was up 0.5% compared to the last previous 28 days. |
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6.B.6.b. Education
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6.B.6.b.1. Past events
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6.B.6.b.2. Upcoming Events
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6.B.6.b.3. Nebraska Alliance for Conservation & Environmental Education Sponsorship Ask
Rationale:
An email I received:
"My name is Amber Schiltz, I’m the Program Director of the Nebraska Alliance for Conservation & Environmental Education, and right now we are planning for the fourth annual Nebraska Environmental Education Conference to be held February 6 & 7, 2026 in Kearney, NE - at both the University of Nebraska - Kearney & Rowe Sanctuary. This year our conference theme is "Rising Together: Building Belonging through Art, Ecology, and Stories of Place". This event brings together environmental educators, natural resource managers, and community partners from across the state who are collectively nurturing the next generation of environmental stewards in Nebraska. Nebraska’s Natural Resource Districts play an essential role in conserving and sustaining our state’s natural resources, and your district has long been a leader in stewardship and conservation. I know you understand how vital environmental education is to achieving our shared conservation goals - especially as this work strives to deepen Nebraskans’ ecological literacy and connection to the natural resources you work to conserve. Because of this alignment, I’m reaching out to ask whether the Lower Platte North NRD would consider partnering with NACEE by sponsoring the Nebraska Environmental Education Conference this spring. We are inviting NRDs to support this effort with a suggested sponsorship level of $500, or whatever amount may work for your district. Your support would make a meaningful difference in strengthening Nebraska’s environmental education community and would highlight your district’s ongoing commitment to conservation and public education. We would be honored to collaborate with you in this effort. I’ve attached our official sponsorship packet, and have linked our sponsorship form here. You can also find more info about the conference here. Please feel free to look through either document and reach out if you have any thoughts or questions. We appreciate your consideration, and hope regardless of your sponsorship status you join us at the conference next February!" Sponsorship levels and benefits:
Recommended Motion(s):
Recommend sponsorship at the $500 Friend level. Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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6.B.7. RURAL WATER SYSTEMS
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6.B.7.a. Colon System
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Routine monthly sampling completed, meters read and bills mailed.
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6.B.7.b. Bruno System
Rationale:
On 12/18 the NRD held a kickoff meeting with representatives from the Village of Abie, and JEO to discuss the potential of developing a rural water district with Abie (agenda attached)
The study is expected to take ~6 months, and once completed, the NRD and Abie will have to decide if we want to proceed with pursuing funding options to design/build the RWD.
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6.B.7.c. Other
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6.C. Water Committee - Action as Required
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6.C.1. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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6.C.2. REGULATORY
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6.C.2.a. GROUND WATER MANAGEMENT AREA
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6.C.2.a.1. Variance Request in the Hydrologically Connected Area (Limited Development Area)
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6.C.2.a.2. Variance Requests in the Non-Hydrologically Connected Area (Normal Development Area)
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6.C.2.a.3. Variance Requests in the Restricted Development Areas
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6.C.2.a.4. Special Quantity Subareas
Rationale:
Discussion will be held on potential new boundaries and rules for the Platte/Colfax Water Quantity Management Area (SQS # 2). Staff has been working on options on different boundaries, allocations and the possibility of new wells. Producers from this area have been notified on this discussion item.
Attached is the presentation showing the options. The Committee, staff and producers discuss potential boundary 1 as the preferred option. Discussion on allocation where a 4-year 40-inch allocation would be preferred, but they do not like the rolling allocation. The area east of the potential boundary 1 line might need a lower allocation. It was recommended that flow meters and water use reporting continue in the existing area to collect the data and determine if irrigation management is happening. Discussion on allowing new irrigation wells on the west side of the area, it was recommended to proceed slowly and develop a sound procedure before issuing a permit. Staff would be putting together rules and regulations for the Committee to review at the next meeting. After the Committee meeting, staff will be conducting a meeting in the area for the citizens.
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6.C.2.a.5. Well Permit Program
Rationale:
Attached is a table concluding the 2025 well permits.
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6.C.2.a.6. Supplemental Well Permit
Rationale:
Raikes Farm Enterprises is requesting a supplemental well permit for the NE SW S30-13N-9E, Saunders County. If the well has sufficient pumping capacity, they would like to convert the other well to a livestock well.
Recommended Motion(s):
Recommend approving the supplemental well permit for Raikes Farm Enterprises in the NE SW S30-13N-9E, Saunders County with no new irrigated acres and flow meter requirement. Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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6.C.2.a.7. Cost Share Programs
Rationale:
There has been one application for the Soil Moisture Sensor Incentive Program submitted by Matthew Soukup. This program offers 50% reimbursement up to $750 of the actual purchase of the soil moisture sensors.
Recommended Motion(s):
Recommend approving the application for Soil Moisture Sensors to Matt Soukup for maximum of $750 Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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6.C.2.a.8. LPNNRD Operator Certification
Rationale:
Certification classes are set for the upcoming year. This class is required every 4 years for producers to be eligible for services from Lower Platte North NRD like variances, well permits and chemigation permits. The class has been updated from previous versions.
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6.C.3. GROUND WATER PROGRAMS
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6.C.3.a. DECOMMISSIONED WELL PROGRAM
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6.C.3.a.1. Well Estimates
Rationale:
Two new wells has been reviewed and approved for decommissioning since the last Committee meeting.
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6.C.3.a.2. Plugged Wells
Rationale:
# wells have been plugged, reviewed, and ready for cost share payment approval this month.
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6.C.3.b. LOWER PLATTE NORTH NRD GROUND WATER STUDIES
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6.C.3.b.1. Phase Area Update
Rationale:
An application from Jonathon D Sobota for a Gravity to Pivot Conversion for $10,000. Jon had an EQIP contract from a couple of years ago that just got approved this fall. The plan is to fund this application through the WSF Grant, as LPN is wrapping this grant up but might have some funding for this application.
Recommended Motion(s):
To Pay Scott Muhle $,1000 for one flow meter; Dean Shonka $2,000 for two flow meters; Carl Grotelueschen $1,000 for one meter; Curt Bohac $4,000 for four flow meters; Ellen Still $1,000 for 1 meter. Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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6.C.3.c. NEW MONITORING WELLS
Rationale:
Staff will start looking at the best locations for new monitoring wells. This is part of the goals of the Groundwater Management Plan to establish up to 4 new monitoring wells per year.
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6.C.4. SURFACE WATER PROGRAMS
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6.C.4.a. SOURCE WATER PROTECTION
Rationale:
The Newman Grove Source Water Protection Contract has been completed.
Met with DWEE to discuss potential projects involving Mead and Yutan. These will be looked at more after the pilot program for Malmo is complete to see how successful it is. |
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6.C.5. OTHER
Rationale:
Is the Committee interested in a Water retreat?
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6.C.5.a. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
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6.D. Projects Committee - Action as Required
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6.D.1. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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6.D.2. SWCP
Rationale:
Adam Brockman, NRD Resources Technician, will be available to update on status of SWCP projects.
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6.D.2.a. SWCP Application Approvals
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6.D.2.b. SWCP Payments
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6.D.2.c. SWCP Cancellations
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6.D.2.d. Wahoo Creek Cost Share Approvals
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6.D.3. JOINT WATER MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD (JWMAB)
Rationale:
Dodge County is hosting training on the Incident Command System for administrators and elected officials on January 15th, 6:30pm-8:30pm. NRD staff and directors are invited (flyer attached). It is free to attend but need to be registered by the 9th. Dodge County and City of Fremont officials plan to discuss JWMAB and path forward during/after this training.
John Petersen and Kevin Kruse with JEO plan to give a brief presentation and project update on Rawhide WFPO and East Fremont Drainage project at the March 9th Board Meeting.
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6.D.3.a. East Fremont/Elkhorn Township Drainage - FEMA HMPG
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6.D.3.b. West Fremont - FEMA BRIC
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6.D.3.c. Rawhide Creek Watershed - NRCS WFPO
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6.D.3.d. North Bend Drainage District
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6.D.3.e. Cotterell Diking and Drainage District
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6.D.4. SHELL CREEK WATERSHED
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6.D.4.a. Shell Creek Implementation - 319 & NET
Rationale:
Our SCWIG NET grant application was not recommended for funding by the NET scoring committee. Final funding decisions will be made at their January 8th meeting.
The next SCWIG meeting is January 20th, 10:00am, Columbus NRCS office. Bill submitted two completed cover crop projects and two completed septic upgrades:
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve listed cost share payments totaling $27,582.47 Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Recommended Motion(s) #2:
Proceed with bidding once permits are received. Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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6.D.5. WAHOO CREEK WATERSHED
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6.D.5.a. Construction Update
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The weather has been more cooperative over the last month and construction activities have kept up, highlights from the month:
Olsson weekly write - up (12/27) attached Pictures attached: 27 riser, 27 drawdown inlet, 27 riprap, 26A embankment, 26A riser - outlet
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6.D.5.b. Dam Site Planning Update
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6.D.5.b.1. Design - Olsson
Rationale:
Olsson continues to work through final designs with NRCS/DWEE. We expect to have DWEE permits within the next couple months for sites 84 & 55. Site 77 is still under NRCS National Watershed review.
Our ACOE 404 permit is under partner agency (NEGP, FWS) review for biological assessment revisions. Their is a new project manager at ACOE that will be reviewing our permit and she is currently being brought up to speed.
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6.D.5.b.2. Real Estate - Olsson & Great Plains Appraisal
Rationale:
We expect to have sites 66 & 86 appraisals at our 1/12 Board meeting.
Updates on remaining acquisitions on sites 77, 84, 85 Danielle Allen and Cody Gerdes will be available at Board meeting for updates. Great Plains Appraisal bills attached.
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6.D.5.b.3. Funding - NRCS WFPO & NeDNR JEDI
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6.D.5.c. Water Quality - NWQI & 319
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We have put in a Notice of Interest for the Wahoo Creek Implementation Project and will be submitting the Project Implementation Plan once that Notice is accepted.
We are currently working on a mailing list for the 2026 round of NWQI mailings to be sent out this spring. We have also been in contact with coops to discuss different practices they can have producers apply for. |
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6.D.6. LOWER PLATTE RIVER CORRIDOR ALLIANCE
Rationale:
The Alliance held a meeting on December 19th at the LPNNRD. The agenda is attached. Matt Moser with USGS gave an update on continuous water-quality data loggers and the trend analysis work. Preliminary results were presented regarding trends for: water temperature, specific conductance, dissolved oxygen, nitrate, and turbidity/suspended sediment. They are also updating surrogate equations to include up to seven additional parameters. The report is expected to be published within a year, and we will ask Matt to give an update at a future Board meeting. The Alliance plans to send letters to communities letting them know that they are eligible to apply for Section 319 grant funds utilizing the Alliance's Water Quality Management Plan. LPN priority areas include two watersheds; the Headwaters of Bone Creek and the Headwaters of Skull Creek. Conceptually, if the NRD were to pursue Section 319 grant funding, practices would be similar to Shell Creek. Also discussed was the need to submit another funding request letter for the 'Lower Platte River Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration Comprehensive Study' (last year's request is attached). Also attached is an invoice for annual dues, real-time water quality monitoring, and trend analysis - will be paid via previously approved joint funding agreement.
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6.D.7. MORSE BLUFF FLOOD REDUCTION
Rationale:
Staff are working with Manielli Wagner to answer questions from DWEE so they can prepare a funding agreement.
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6.D.8. LESHARA DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT
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6.D.9. EROSION AND SEDIMENT RULES AND REGULATIONS
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6.D.10. HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN UPDATE
Rationale:
As of 12/30, there were approximately 30 jurisdictions (attached) that need to adopt the HMP that was approved by FEMA on August 22, 2025. JEO recently sent out another reminder to these jurisdictions.
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7. Additional Action Items
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7.A. SWCP Cover Crop Payments
Rationale:
The following cover crop payment were received after Committee Meeting -
S-25-1 Kristen Miller $5,086.40 Cover Crop S-25-2 Eric Pospisil $4,959.24 Cover Crop S-25-3 Paul Polacek $5,086.40 Cover Crop S-25-7 Larry Pospisil $5,086.40 Cover Crop S-25-11 Clayton Kastl $5,086.40 Cover Crop A motion will be needed at Board Meeting to approve the listed applicants for SWCP Payments totaling $25,304.84. |
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8. Approval of Bills Pending
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve bills pending as presented Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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9. Consent Agenda Adoption
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve Consent Agenda as presented Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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10. Comments from Directors/Guests
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11. Meeting Establishment/Adjournment
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NOTE: The agenda is on file at the LPNNRD office and may be changed up to 24 hours prior to the meeting as scheduled. |
