NEBRASKA CITY- The Nebraska City City Council is scheduled to meet at 6 p.m. Jan. 19.

Mayor Bryan Bequette is expected to recognize Police Captain Lonnie Neeman for 36 years of service and proclaim January through July as the official period of celebration for the 250th anniversary of the United States in Nebraska City.

Reports on firefighter training hours and GoodLife Agriculture progress are expected.

The board of public works is recommending a land purchase for a future collector well at a cost of $49,600.

2026 golf and pool rates, public assistance with concrete improvements at the softball complex and library remodeling are also on the agenda.

The Nebraska Statewide Arboretum has awarded Nebraska City a $54,000 grant to plant and maintain 105 trees along the new bike path along North Table Creek between 11th Street and the softball complex.

The price of the trees from a local nursery is to be $200 each with $880 for signage.

Recreation Director Nick Schmitz,  and assistant Tori Ward recommend increases in memberships and fees.

The daily pool pass would increase 50 cents and the pool party rental would increase $25.

A 5 percent increase in golf memberships is proposed for the golf course.

Department heads called the increases slight considering there were not significant increases in 2025.

The city administrator reports changes in the police K9 units. Sgt. Chris Richardson will serve as the K9 sergeant but will not have physical control over a K9 as those duties are shifted over to Ofc. Josh Briley. Ofc. Jacob Stenka has completed certifications for a second K9 unit.

Sgt. Michael Odom is expected to be appointed captain to replace the retiring Lonnie Neeman. Sergeants will be Chris Richardson, Jason Holman and Andrew Falk.