May 11, 2026 at 6:00 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” and we will follow our Rules of Conduct and Public Participation at Board Meetings.
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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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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. GMDA Summer Meeting
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The GMDA Summer Conference will be held in Lubbock, Texas July 21-23. A welcome reception on Tuesday evening and the conference kicking off Wednesday morning with a field trip on Wednesday and a full day of presentations on Thursday. Let staff know if you are interested in attending.
Recommended Motion(s):
To send up to two staff and two directors to the GMDA Summer Conference in Lubbock, TX July 21-23 Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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6.A.2.a.2. 2026 Water and Natural Resources Tour
Rationale:
Registration is now open for the 2026 Water and Natural Resources Tour. Join the Nebraska Water Center and Central Nebraska Public Power and Irrigation District June 22 through 24 as we explore the Republican Basin. Registration includes all meals, hotel, commercial transportation, on-board refreshments, and activities from Monday evening through Wednesday at 4 pm. The tour will begin and end in McCook, Nebraska, with transportation provided from Lincoln for interested attendees. $390 per person, single occupancy room $330 per person, double occupancy room |
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6.A.2.a.3. 2026 NRD Basin Tour
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2026 NRD Basin Tour - June 8-9
This year we will be touring the proposed Perkins County Canal in the South Platte River Basin and learn how it will be tied into the existing canal and storage systems. The tour will begin in North Platte, NE, on June 8th. Registraiton deadline is Wednesday, May 13th. Please let staff know if you are interested in attending.
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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
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve Director Lawrence absence from the March 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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May - Dillon Kuehn - Water Strategies
June - Financial Review July - Water Topic August - IMP Presentation by DWEE |
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6.A.3.c. NARD Representative
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Director Hilger is stepping down as Lower Platte North NRD representative on the NARD Board.
A motion will be needed at Board Meeting to appoint a LPNNRD Director to fill his vacancy on the NARD Board. |
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6.A.3.d. LPN Recreation Season
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April is a big month for preparing our recreation areas for the upcoming recreation season. There are several new projects planned for Wanahoo, which are being discussed through the Operations Committee. Rich arrived for another season as on-site Lead Wanahoo Technician and will once again be living in the park until late October.
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6.A.3.e. Wanahoo Amphitheater Project
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Attached is a draft of the short-term agreement related to the Amphitheater project.
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6.A.4. Equipment
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6.A.4.a. New Computer
Rationale:
The assistant manager's laptop is failing. A replacement laptop and docking station was quoted at $3,827. Plan is to replace ASAP and budget for any additional computer needs next fiscal year.
Recommended Motion(s):
To purchase new laptop and docking station at an estimated cost of $3,827. Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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6.A.4.b. Water Department Tablet
Rationale:
The Water Department needs to update one tablet and add one additional tablet for the upcoming summer sampling/field season. The cost of the tablets are $249.99/each, along with a monthly cell service charge of $42.81.
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve the purchase of two new Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE 5G tablets for the Water Department at a cost of $500.00 Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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6.A.5. PERSONNEL
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6.A.5.a. Nate Dorsey - Assistant Water Resources Manager
Rationale:
Nate's first day was Monday April 27th. Nate will spend the next few weeks getting to know the goals and objectives of our Water Department and studying for his Water Technician certification.
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6.A.5.b. 2026 Cost of Living and Merit Adjustments
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The federal cost of living increase for 2026 was 2.8%. In past years, we have offered a cost of living and a merit salary increase to our staff. Last year the combined totaled 5%. The cost of living is applied to all full-time staff members and the merit portion is awarded as follows: Far Exceeds Expectations - 100% of merit %, Exceeds Expectations = 75% of merit %, Meets Expectations = 25% of merit and Below Expectations = No merit increase.
Since assuming the role of General Manager, my philosophy on "Cost of Living" and merit increases has remained the same...Take the total approved percentage rate increase divided our total number of full-time employees and provide the exact same salary increase for ALL staff rather than calculating a percentage of current salary. I believe this is a much more equitable form of compensation as the cost of a gallon of milk, a loaf of bread or gallon of gas is the same to all employees. By doing this over the past 9 years, the salary gap between highest and lowest paid employees has greatly diminished. Management is recommending a combined total of 5% potential increase (2.8% COLA & 2.2% merit) for a total of $72,000 to be divided equally between all full-time employees. As in previous years, these changes would take effect 7-1-26.
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve 5% cost of living/merit increase based on our total salaries from FY35-26 which totals $72,000 effective 7-1-26 Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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6.A.6. FINANCE
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6.A.6.a. Approval of Financial Reports
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
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve Managers Time and Expense Sheets- Attachment 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.B. Operations Committee - Action as Required
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6.B.1. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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We don't have any unfinished business to attend to.
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6.B.2. WILD NE AND OTHER PROGRAMS
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We are still hoping for that perfect weather to do prescribed burns.
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6.B.3. OPERATION & MAINTENANCE & OTHER ITEMS
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The O & M crew packaged and delivered trees for individual orders, started tree planting, put in two vents in the vehicle shed and other miscellaneous jobs.
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6.B.3.a. Rehabilitation of Cottonwood 21-A, NRCS, HDR
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Nothing new to report from the previous meeting.
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6.B.3.b. Wanahoo Basin Damage & Repair, FEMA, & Houston Engineering
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Nothing new to report from last meeting.
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6.B.3.c. Hay Bids
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Hay bids on the Wanahoo property are due Thursday, May 7 at 4:00 p.m.
The board will approve a bid or bids at the May 11th meeting. |
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6.B.3.d. Pipe & Culvert Inspections Clear Creek Levee and Fuse Plug
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As the Clear Creek Levee sponsor, we are required by the Corps of Engineers to do pipe and culvert inspections in the fuse plug area and on the levee every 5 years. We will have to ask for bids from a NAASCO certified inspector for this job. There are two 48" RCP, two 60" culverts and box culverts under County Road A that enter the fuse plug flood way.
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6.B.4. LAKE WANAHOO
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6.B.4.a. Lake Wanahoo Permit Sales
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For the month of March, the District received $3,598.50 in park permit revenue.
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6.B.4.b. Lake Wanahoo Camping Revenue
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For the month of March, the District received $6,169.37 in camping revenue.
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6.B.4.c. Lake Wanahoo Recreation Area Improvements
Rationale:
Lake Wanahoo improvements going forward are listed below:
- Sand Volley Court located east of the guard shack (rough estimate $8,000.00) - Basketball/Pickleball court located south of the shower house (rough estimate $16,000.00) - Concrete patio, to replace pea gravel, located behind the education building (rough estimate $11,000.00) Our plan is to spend the remaining $21,087.74 NRDF funding (State funding for Wanahoo recreation and Education building) on these projects at a 60/40 cost-share to zero out our NRDF balance.
Recommended Motion(s):
to approve proceeding with Wanahoo recreation projects and utilize LPN's remaining NRDF funding. Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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6.B.4.d. Clint Johannes Education Building
Rationale:
The Clint Johannes Education Building at Lake Wanahoo was rented 15 times in April, with 1 NRD event. Revenue for the month was $1,325.
There are only 7 remaining weekend dates available for 2026. |
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6.B.5. ROCK AND JETTY
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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 & Digital Display Ads
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KTIC radio ads schedule:
April: Recreation Areas May: Chemigation Digital display ad schedule: Recreation Areas now — end of June Native Nook April 20 — end of June Digital Display Campaign Performance Overview (Lower Platte North NRD) Reporting Period: September 8, 2025 - April 21, 2026 • The display-only digital campaign has delivered 319,302 impressions to date, generating 392 clicks and site visits, resulting in a 0.12% click-through rate. • Delivery has been focused across 36 ZIP codes, spanning 35 cities and 6 counties, with the strongest concentration in Fremont, Ashland, Schuyler, Wahoo, and Yutan. • The top ZIP codes by engagement were Schuyler (68661) and Wahoo (68066), each achieving a 0.16% CTR, outperforming the overall campaign average. • Ads were served primarily on mobile devices (71.7% of impressions), followed by desktop (17.1%) and tablet, aligning well with typical consumer browsing behavior. • Inventory skewed toward apps (68% of impressions) rather than websites, with apps delivering a slightly higher CTR (0.13%) compared to sites (0.11%). • Creative performance was well distributed across multiple formats and messages, with Windbreak, Lake Wanahoo, and Czechland Lake creative assets all contributing consistently to overall engagement. Overall takeaway: The campaign continues to deliver strong geographic coverage and consistent engagement across key communities, with mobile and in-app placements driving the majority of performance. With 71 days remaining in the flight, there is ongoing opportunity to build frequency and awareness across the Lower Platte North NRD service area.
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6.B.6.a.2. Analytics
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Top Posts for Facebook and X during March included:
• Wahoo Creek Watershed cost-share flyer • April Coffee, Lakeside flyer • Science and Scenes May event flyer • Nitrogen Use Efficiency (NUE) and Nitrogen Reduction Incentive Act (NiRIA) program flyers • Shared post from Wahoo Chamber of Commerce/office ribbon cutting Facebook followers: 1,878 X followers: 428 On the LPNNRD website, top pages included the home page, Lake Wanahoo, Czechland Lake, Forestry, Downloads, and Education page. We received traffic from NARD (54), Facebook (56), KETV (12), and Visit Nebraska (10). |
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6.B.6.a.3. Local Everyday Business Spotlight
Rationale:
With the launch of the new Native Nook pollinator program, we are looking for ways to promote it to a wider audience. 10/11 offers a "Local Business Spotlight" opportunity called "Local Everyday" that is featured on 10/11, MeTV and CW. We did this in 2024 with the Wahoo Creek Watershed dams and felt it was successful to introduce what LPNNRD had planned for the dams. Similar options are available. These include a 30-second or 15-second TV commercial (created by 10/11 with access to use as we wish), on-air interview, sponsored Facebook post, sponsored news article, and 20,000 display ads on 1011now.com. We would plan to use the commercial they create to continue to promote the Native Nook program through the website, Facebook and YouTube.
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve the :15-second option of the Local Business Spotlight to promote the Native Nook program. Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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6.B.6.b. Education
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6.B.6.b.1. Past Events
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April 9th: Coffee Lakeside - Mollusks and Crayfish of Nebraska (12)
April 15th: North Bend 4th Grade - Wildlife CSI - (50) April 16th: Wahoo High School - Water quality - biomonitoring (22) & Ecofair (Lacey) April 20th: Wahoo High School @ Lake Wanahoo Biomonitoring (40) April 21st: Wahoo 2nd grade field trip (77) April 22nd: North Bend 5th Grade - Earth Day Focus on Plastics (44) April 23rd: Wahoo Kindergarten - trees (85) April 27th: Fremont H.S. Pollination & Bumble Bee Atlas (33) April 28th: Field Trip for St. Wenceslaus Pre-K at Lake Wanahoo (33) April 29th: Wahoo Middle School 7th & 8th: Arbor Day & Ecosystems () |
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6.B.6.b.2. Upcoming events
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6.B.6.b.3. Spring Conservation Sensation Volunteers
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If you are interested in or planning to help at our annual Spring Conservation Sensation on May 6th (8:45am-2:00pm), please leave me a message or email me at sabbott@lpnnrd.org, so I know you will be there. We provide lunch and I want to make sure you will get fed.
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6.B.7. RURAL WATER SYSTEMS
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6.B.7.a. Rural Water Operations
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The 2025 Water Quality from NDEE have been publicly posted in both Colon and Bruno, as well as, posted on the LPNNRD website. Customer Confidence Reporting (CCR) documentation has been completed and sent to NDEE.
We expect to receive JEO's feasibility study amendment for the proposed Abie RWD next month. On 4/8 staff met with Doug Hanson, representing Olsson, to discuss a statewide initiative to enhance rural communities. The southeast portion of the state is focused on water infrastructure and would include the Colon RWD. The plan is currently in the information gathering stage with the hope of providing a path forward to build more robust and resilient infrastructure. |
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6.B.7.b. Colon System
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Routine sampling completed, meters read and bills will be mailed 5/1.
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6.B.7.c. Bruno System
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Routine sampling completed, meters read and bills will be mailed 5/1.
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6.B.7.d. 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. Well Permit Program
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6.C.2.a.2. Well Permit Restricted Area
Rationale:
Keith Ziebenbein is applying for a well permit in LPNNRD restricted area (red) for SW SW 29-16-9E, Saunders County. He received conditional approval on his variance request from the Board in September 2025. To move forward on the request required him to drill 3 test holes before a well permit can be approved. The test holes information is attached.
Keith was present at the Committee meeting to explain his situation. The Committee was made aware of the conditions on previous approved wells in restricted areas, with Keith understanding that if local well interferences are occurring, his well could be shut off.
Recommended Motion(s):
Recommend approving the well permit for Keith Ziebenbein in the SW SW 29-16N-9E, Saunders County with the conditions of requiring the installation of a water flow meter, installing a PVC tube which allows the NRD to conduct water level measurements and if complaints are received and investigated because of interference, irrigation well can be shut down. Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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6.C.2.a.3. Groundwater Management Plan Updates
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Spheros made a presentation at the Board meeting on a proposed groundwater model to assist in the ranking of variances and determine areas of concern. Attached is the presentation shown at the Board meeting where this model would decrease grid size for more accurate information.
This project is an extension of the plan to assist in the implementation of the plan and will be part of the scoring sheet that is under contract at the present time. If the Committee wants to proceed with the groundwater modeling project with Spheros, a contract is attached for $30,000. Attachments An invoice for $2638.50 is attached from Spheros for the scoring sheet and water quantity contract.
Recommended Motion(s):
Recommend moving forward with Spheros Company on developing a groundwater model in the SQS #2 in Platte/Colfax county for $30,000 as a tool to assist in well permitting and variance scoring. Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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6.C.2.a.4. Cost Share Programs
Rationale:
Mike Inselman - RO unit - $505.92
Recommended Motion(s):
Recommend approving cost share payment of $505.92 to Mike Inselman for a Reverse Osmosis System. Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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6.C.2.a.5. LPNNRD Operator Certification
Rationale:
At the present time, 367 individuals have completed nitrogen certification for 2026.
In-person class — 228 Take Home Test — 21 On Line Test - 118 Items for the Committee to consider are that if an individual has let their certification lapse, staff can delay a replacement well application for 30 days after the application date, a new chemigation permit can be delayed for 14 days, and they will not be eligible for a variance for 1 year after coming into compliance. |
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6.C.2.a.6. Lower Platte River Basin Water Management Plan Coalition (LPRBC)
Rationale:
The Coalition meeting was held April 15th in the NRD Board Room in Wahoo. The Board approved the coalition members' annual report and budget with dues staying at $10,000, except DWEE. Jesse Bradley asked for a 2-year exception from the dues as they will be purchasing new servers to run the groundwater model for the Coalition. They reviewed the next 5-year increments' timetable and heard presentations from Jesse Bradley with a DWEE update and Jame Herrick from Sentinel irrigation.
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6.C.2.a.7. Well Modification Forms
Rationale:
Staff has discussed with DWEE that if the NRD requests that all modification forms be approved by the NRD, they will work with us. The Committee still needs a procedure on how the process will work for approval or denials. Attached is a draft policy to discuss.
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6.C.2.b. CHEMIGATION
Rationale:
For 2026, we have 279 renewals and 9 new permit applications for a current total of 288. Inspections for renewal permits have not started.
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6.C.2.c. GROUND WATER ENERGY LEVELS
Rationale:
Spring 2026 water levels compared to Spring 2025 from 213 measured wells. A map is attached.
District wide — average water levels rose 1.28 feet with the median at 0.87 feet. 136 wells rose greater than 0.25 feet and 41 wells declined more than 0.25 feet. Todd Valley — average water levels rose 0.83 feet with the median at 1.09 feet. Uplands — average water levels rose 2.33 feet with the median at 1.78 feet. Platte Valley — average water levels rose 0.41 feet with the median at 0.39 feet. Shell Creek — average water levels rose 2.46 feet with the median at 2.02 feet.
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6.C.2.d. GROUND WATER QUALITY SAMPLING
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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:
# 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.
Recommended Motion(s):
Recommend paying well decommissioning costs to Roger Nelson for $874.95 and Robert Meduna for $1,392.00 Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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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:
Dale Grotelueschen - 2 Flow Meters - $2,000
Recommended Motion(s):
Recommend paying cost share payment to Dale Grotelueschen for 2 water flow meters for $2,000. Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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6.C.3.b.2. GMDA Summer Conference
Rationale:
The conference is planned for July 21st through the 23rd in Lubbock, Texas.
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6.C.3.b.3. NEW MONITORING WELLS
Rationale:
CSD is planning on drilling test holes at the Newman Grove site on May 12th, and potentially May 13th if extra time is needed.
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6.C.3.b.4. SOURCE WATER PROTECTION
Rationale:
The data loggers, through our agreement with DWEE, have been ordered and should arrive within the next couple of weeks.
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6.C.4. NAD Mead Cleanup Open House and Tour
Rationale:
An open house with bus tour will be held on Wednesday, May 13, starting at 4:30 pm with the bus loading at 5:15 pm. An email will be sent with details later.
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6.C.5. SURFACE WATER PROGRAMS
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6.C.5.a. STATE LAKES, FOR THE WEEK OF
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6.C.5.b. USGS STREAM FLOW GAUGING SITES
Rationale:
Quarterly invoices for $4,344 and $5,514 are attached for stream gauges and cameras which are contracted with USGS.
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6.C.6. OTHER
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6.C.6.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
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6.D.2.a. SWCP Application Approvals
Rationale:
We have one SWCP application for summer construction:
Norm Lindgren - Terrace, Water & Sed Control Basin, Tile Outlet, Critical area planting = $4,374.83
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve SWCP summer application to Norm Lindgren for $4,374.83 Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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6.D.2.b. SWCP Payments
Rationale:
Bob H submitted a completed tree planting for cost-share
Seth McGinn - 300 trees - $596.25
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve SWCP tree planting cost-share to Seth McGinn for $596.25 Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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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:
Attached is a quarterly invoice of our ice cameras and stage-only streamgages. These costs are split between Fremont, Dodge County, Papio, and LPN. No motion needs as this project is under contract.
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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
Rationale:
FEMA BRIC program just announced their NOFO. Cotterell worked with Dodge County to submit a Notice of Interest to study the dike.
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6.D.4. SHELL CREEK WATERSHED
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6.D.4.a. Shell Creek Implementation - 319 & NET
Rationale:
The Christ Lutheran project recently received a COE permit. The permit will not allow tree removal until November 1st once the bats vacate on Halloween. Mainelli Wagner is currently working with Platte County on letting the bid package.
On 4/14 staff (Elliott, Andersen, and Maslonka) along with Bill Bos met with Eugene Goering and Arlis Plummer (siblings) to discuss a drainage issue on their property south of Platte Center. The issue relates to a wetland mitigation site owned/operated by NDOT along Highway 81 that is not adequately draining and causing high water issues on the Goering farm. According to Mr. Goering there is to be regular maintenance performed onsite to ensure water can flow sufficiently, but he believes not enough has been done. He was interested in installing a cistern with a pump with a line to a dry pit area within the wetland. We advised him that the NRD does not have a cost-share practice that would fit that scenario. We also advised him to research the public easements that were recorded to determine maintenance responsibilities. Bill Bos submitted two new applications for onsite wastewater upgrade. Platte Co: Mary Kay Wilke - 60% cost-share estimate = $9,900.00 Colfax Co: Elgin Bergt - 60% cost-share estimate = $9,500.00 Bill submitted paperwork for a completed onsite wastewater upgrade in Colfax Co: Lyle Klug - 60% cost-share payment = $9,813.03 Newman Grove and Schuyler submitted requests for supplies, attached. They would like them when they begin sampling, mid-May. SCWIG is working to identify a project(s) to use up the remainder of our NET funds before 6/30 as we will get anything done on the Christ Lutheran project before then. Bill has a few leads that he is working on and we can use some funds on road signs in areas not awaiting school artwork. As such, an RFP was developed to fabricate 2 sign structures and print one sign (with SCWIG logo) with backerboard and install. This will be at the location on the east side or west side of Schuyler. The other structure that is fabricated will stored until school artwork is complete and printed next winter. Same timeframe regarding printing and installing the rest of the signs on existing structures. RFPs were sent to 14 sign companies and are due at 9:00 am on Monday 5/11. An agreement was also developed for property owners where signs will be located. A lease/agreement is now required before NDOT will issue a sign permit. Motions are requested to approve a sign contractor and landowner agreement.
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve two listed applications for onsite wastewater upgrades to Wilke and Bergt Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Recommended Motion(s) #2:
To approve $9,813.03 payment to Lyle Klug for completion of onsite wastewater upgrade Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Recommended Motion(s) #3:
To approve purchase of supplies for Newman Grove and Schuyler volunteer monitoring students estimated at $4,500. 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
Rationale:
The monthly construction update for WCW sites 26A&B, 27:
remainder of the pay requests until the completion date of October 14, 2026. The project is approximately 60% completion without any material product issues. As outlined in Article 6 of the contract, current retainage in the amount of 10% shall be retained until substantial completion, and then goes down to 5% until final completion. Thompson's request would drop the retainage amount from 10% to 5% now until final completion. Current retainage amounts to approximately $290,000. If approved, a release of approximately $145,000 plus work completed for the month would be released to Thompson Construction in the next pay application. With this change total retainage for the project would go from approximately $434,000 to $217,000 until final completion. Contract change order is attached. Photos attached of construction progress. TCI invoice attached. Olsson invoice for construction oversight attached.
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve contract change order to reduce contract retainage from 10% to 5%. Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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6.D.5.b. Dam Site Planning Update
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6.D.5.b.1. Design - Olsson
Rationale:
Staff met with NRCS State engineering, and Olsson to discuss site 77 review comments from NRCS National Watershed Review. There was concern from Olsson that there would have to be another National review submittal based off of comments, however, Allen Gehring assured us that the final review will be done in state.
The primary concerns from Olsson from the review were: NE NRCS advised Olsson to use standard drawings for structural concrete calculations (riser), National NRCS requested using original drawings which would add a considerable amount of time to Olsson. NE NRCS said standard drawings are fine for final review. There was a considerable amount of review tied to the geology aspect; earthquake potential, core samples, etc. NE NRCS is fine with what Olsson submitted and won't require any more soil boring or significant seismic study. Olsson is wrapping up submittal of site 84 to DWEE. Site 77 will be next after Olsson completes revisions and NE NRCS signs off; planning for June submittal to DWEE. Olsson received comments back on the Biological Assessment for our 404 permit and incorporated into the BA. We expect to submit to ACOE within the month. Olsson expects approval from ACOE in June. Invoice attached.
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6.D.5.b.2. Real Estate - Olsson & Great Plains Appraisal
Rationale:
Acquisition updates for the month:
Site 86 - Cejka Site 66 - Library Foundation, C. Pestal, Maahs, Malousek (library access) Olsson invoice attached
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6.D.5.b.3. Funding - NRCS WFPO & NeDNR JEDI
Rationale:
State NRCS secured an additional $910,000 which will cover the balance of TCI construction on the three structures currently being built. They are also in the process of requesting just over $8 million to cover construction on Site 77.
Attached is a request for the additional $910,000. Also attached is an assurance of real property acquisition required for construction funding.
Recommended Motion(s):
Authorize general manager Gottschalk to accept the additional WCW funding. Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Recommended Motion(s) #2:
Provide assurances to NRCS relating to real property acquisition for WCW Site 77 and authorize board chair Sabatka to sign attached form. Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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6.D.5.c. Water Quality - NWQI & 319
Rationale:
The Wahoo Creek 319 project has been sent in for its second review with DWEE.
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6.D.6. LOWER PLATTE RIVER CORRIDOR ALLIANCE
Rationale:
Attached is the draft budget for FY2027. Recently the districts discussed a tour of the Section 22 study area (Fremont to South Bend) for directors and state senators. $2,000 per district was discussed.
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6.D.7. MORSE BLUFF FLOOD REDUCTION
Rationale:
Mainelli Wagner received confirmation that the project is not an active levy. They are working on laying out an alignment. They will need to survey hydraulic cross sections from FEMA map to correlate hydraulic model.
Attached are invoices from Olsson for Real Estate Services and Mainelli Wagner for Design Services, all reimbursable through JEDI.
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6.D.8. LESHARA DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT
Rationale:
Leshara submitted a final payment request of $13,217.93 for phase II of their Ditch and Culvert Imporvement Project. A payment of $13,000 was made in February, 2026 toward phase II.
At the LPNNRD Board Meeting on 7/12/2021, the NRD approved the motion "To budget $31,000 in FY 2022 and another $31,000 in FY2023 to assist Leshara with their Drainage Improvement Project."
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve final payment to Village of Leshara of $13,217.93 for Phase II of their Ditch and Culvert Improvement Project. Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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6.D.9. EROSION AND SEDIMENT RULES AND REGULATIONS
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6.D.10. OTHER
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7. Additional Action Items
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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
Rationale:
NOTE: The agenda is on file at the LPNNRD office and may be changed up to 24 hours prior to the meeting as scheduled. |
