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Access to the Park Restricted

Contractors are in process of installing the construction fence for the upcoming park renovations; access to certain areas of park will be restricted through the winter.

Residents will still be able to access the pickle ball courts, playground equipment, baseball field and dog park through the north entrance of the park off West Valley Street.

Contact City Administrator, Cameron Gales, at cgales@valleyne.org for more information.

Water Shut off Notice: Mallard Landing Rasidents

Friday August 23rd in the 265th & Manderson Area from 10 to 11:30 AM

PeopleService will be shutting off water in the area of 265th & Manderson in Mallard Landing from approximately 10 AM to 11:30 AM on Friday August 23rd. Water could be off longer depending on repairs needed.

Contact city offices for more details at cityoffice@valleyne.org or 402-359-2251.

On August 9th, 2024, the City of Valley honored Gerri Nordell for her service to the Valley Cemetery Board from 2015 to 2024. 

We thank her for her dedication and service to the City and congratulate her on her "retirement"!

Friday August 16, 2024 will be the final day the City will pick up tree limbs from the curb. 

All limbs must be placed on the curb by noon Friday August 16th to be picked up. 

Please remember the city cannot go onto private property to cut or remove limbs. 

If residents still need to dumb limbs, please contact City Hall at 402-359-2251 or cityoffice@valleyne.org to make an appointment at the tree dump site. 

Thank you to City staff, volunteers and our contractors for working so hard to get the community cleaned up! 

BACKGROUND

The City of Valley is looking at options to expand the City Hall, Police Department, and Library buildings to adequately support the growing population and necessary staff in existing workspaces.

▶ Since 2010, the city’s population has grown 62 percent and continues to grow at a rapid pace. Additional city staff and expanded public facilities are needed to accommodate the increasing demands of a growing city.

▶ The number of city employees has doubled since 2000, and there are not enough offices or parking space to add any additional employees in the current city office and police station.

▶ City staff moved into its current building in 1999, and staff has exceeded the lifespan of its current space.

CURRENT LIMITATIONS

The current municipal building has exceeded the space and no longer meets the city’s needs.

▶ The existing building is not ADA compliant.

▶ Space in the current building does not accommodate recommended security.

▶ Storage for city vehicles and police evidence is inadequate.

▶ Council meetings and library programs are frequently standing room only and over

room capacity based on current building codes.

▶ Expansion is not possible in the current location due to existing adjacent properties.

IMMEDIATE BENEFITS OF CENTRALIZED RESOURCES

The municipal building committee sees a new modern facility as a long term solution that benefits the community.

▶ Services provided at City Hall, the Public Library, and the Police Department would be consolidated into one facility.

▶ One facility would lessen overall costs of water, electricity, gas utilities, Internet, custodial, waste disposal, facilities maintenance, and landscaping.

▶ A new facility would provide the community more spaces to host meetings and events.

PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE

A new municipal facility will accommodate population growth, stimulate economic development in the Downtown Business District, and level services to standards of excellence that Valley residents deserve.

▶ The proposed municipal building concept would provide more than 14,000 square feet for city offices and police, and almost 15,000 square feet for the library. Renovating current buildings will only allow for nearly 10,000 for city offices and police, and almost 4,000 square feet for the library with no additional room for expansion.

▶ Renovating the existing downtown facility is seen as a short-term fix that restricts growth, and upkeep for the aging current facilities will add additional maintenance costs down the road.

▶ As building costs continue to rise, taking action now will save money for Valley in the long term.

▶ Selling the existing building provides greater opportunity for economic development in the Downtown Business District.

▶ Total funding needs will be determined upon completion of the bidding process and will not increase taxes or fees for Valley residents

Tree Limb Collection & Dump Site

VALLEY, NE. August 1, 2024 — The City of Valley will open a dump site and offer limb collection for it’s residents on August 1, 2024 following the July 31st storm.

Tree Limb Dump Site:

• 5007 N 270th (Water Treatment Plant) on the north east side of the building.
• Open from 7 AM to 5 PM until Thursday August 8 however hours may be extended if needed.
• This is for local residents ONLY. No contractors or individuals from other communities.

Tree Limb Collection:

• Place your tree limbs on the curb and we will pick them up.
• Crews will be coming around to remove tree limbs through the coming days.
• If residents would like to volunteer to assist with these efforts, please contact the City at 402-690-0501.

Due to the forecast of extreme heat and lack of precipitation, We ask that residents voluntarily conserve water and adhere to an odd/even lawn watering schedule.

City of Valley water customers with an address ending in an odd number can do outdoor watering on odd days, while residents with an address ending in an even number can do outdoor watering on even days.

If you have any questions, please contact the City of Valley at 402-359-2251 x301 or cityoffice@valleyne.org

Job Title: Public Works – Maintenance – Team Member (M-F 7:00 am - 3:30 pm)

Salary:  $15.00 - $27.00 hourly dependent on qualifications, paid bi-weekly, plus a benefit package which includes health, dental, vision, life and disability coverage plus employee deferred compensation plan, paid time off, and holidays. The City of Valley is an equal opportunity employer.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

• Be committed to the vision statement of the city.
• Work individually or as a member of a team in the performance of duties.
• Be punctual for scheduled work and use time appropriately.
• Work in harmonious relationships with all city staff and members of the public.
• Be self-motivated and require minimal supervision
• Perform duties in a conscientious, cooperative manner.
• Perform required amount of work in a timely fashion with a minimum of errors.
• Understand and work within the City of Valley’s Ordinances, Policies and Procedures.

Essential Functions

• Repair concrete pads or small asphalt irregularities on streets within the City limits.
• Mow and trim various City properties
• Apply restricted use pesticides and fertilizer as scheduled or needed.
• Clear City streets and roads of ice and snow.
• Maintain irrigation systems on several City properties.
• Maintain trees on City properties.
• Perform routine maintenance and repairs on fleet vehicles and equipment as needed.
• Participate in projects regarding constructing or maintaining City structures.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Working knowledge of concrete pad replacement.  (Streets and sidewalks)
• Working knowledge of and ability to operate power tools.
• Working knowledge of and ability to perform mechanical maintenance and repairs.

Ability to:

• To work outdoors and maintenance/garage working conditions.
• Requires working in outside and inside environments with noise and various temperatures and climatic conditions, and must be able to work under adverse weather conditions as may be required.
• Use chemicals and cleaning solvents to maintain and repair equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with fellow employees, contractors, and the general public both orally and in writing.
• Ability to use email and other basic computer technology.
• Ability to work a regular schedule, Monday through Friday, 7:00 am – 3:30 pm and On-Call every 5^th week and snow events as needed.
• Must be able to operate or be willing to learn to operate equipment including but not limited to mowers, skid loaders, mini excavators, road graders, lifts, tractors and trucks.

Training, Education and Experience

• Graduation from an accredited high school, A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience:

• Three (3) years of work experience in a related field. Public Works experience is preferred.

Licenses/Certifications/Registrations Required

• Must possess and maintain a valid Class B CDL driver’s license and maintain insurability as determined by the City’s insurance carrier. (If no current Class B CDL license, one must be obtained within the first six (6) months of employment.)

• Must possess or obtain the following pesticide applicator licenses:
  • 04 Ornamental and turf pest control
  • 07 right of way pest control
  • 09 public health pest control

Physical Requirements

Activities:                     

Sitting                        Occasional

Standing                   Frequent

Walking                     Frequent

Reaching                   Frequent

Climbing Stairs          Occasional

Bending                     Frequent

Squatting                   Occasional

Kneeling                    Occasional

Twist/Turn                 Frequent

Simple Grasping       Frequent

Fine Manipulation     Frequent

Handling                   Frequent                 

Lifting                          

Waist Level               75# Occasional

Chair to Floor            75# Occasional

Above Shoulder        75# Occasional

Push/Pull                 75# Occasional                     

Carry                            

Right                         50# Occasional

Left                            50# Occasional 

Use of Feet              Foot Controls

Left                            Occasional

Right                          Occasional

Supervision Received and Exercised

Receives general administrative direction from the Public Works Superintendent and/or Assistant Public Works Superintendent.

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On July 9, 2024 the City Council approved the first phase of improvements to the Valley City Park. Construction will begin in mid-August and is expected to be completed by next Spring. Improvements will be focused on the east side of the park and include the following:

• Three additional pickle ball courts.
• Sand volleyball court. 
• New basketball court. 
• Three additional shelters, with power. 
• 24 additional parking spots, including additional handicapped spots. 
• 41 new trees.

Information will be provided in early August regarding park access and restrictions during construction.