City of Valentine

The meeting included updates on workforce housing, the Heart City Theater's progress, Creative District happenings, VCFC, the revolving loan fund, and the Nebraska Affordable Trust Fund Grant. The board discussed the utilization of CNEDD funds, Grinde lots for infill housing, and the mural project in conjunction with UNL, UNL Extension, and Valentine High School. Payments were approved for annual SWAN and CNEDD dues, a CDS Inspections invoice, an ED laptop computer, and the Loughran façade grant. Updates were also provided on the nursing home task force meeting and work with Scott Scholars, along with information on the CDBG administrator certification training. Rich Mercure presented information on the work of the Cherry County Tourism board.

The meeting included updates on workforce housing, the Heart City Theater's progress, Creative District happenings, and VCFC. Discussions covered the sale/closing on 117 N. Edna and 217 N. Ray Street, the addition of Cozad and Fremont to the Sculpture Walk Across Nebraska, and the Beman Art Gallery façade grant application for roofing repairs. Information was provided on the ED budget for 2025-2026, the nursing home task force, and the nuclear power plant meeting.

The meeting included updates on Cherry County Tourism's fundraising efforts, workforce housing initiatives, vacant properties, Heart City Theater's progress, Creative District happenings, VCFC, Wayfinding Signage, and the Sculpture Walk Across Nebraska. The board reviewed a J Bar Construction application for a façade grant, received an update on a nursing home task force meeting, and discussed work with Scott Scholars. The CDBG administrator training certification was completed. The board approved an invoice for Daniel Martinez's performance, the J Bar Construction Façade Grant application, a SWAN T-Shirt invoice, and the MOU for the Mural Project with UNL.

The meeting included updates on the Creative District, VCFC, and purchase agreements for properties on N. Edna and N. Ray Streets. The board approved invoices for Otocast and Outback. There was also discussion regarding the possibility of bringing a nursing home back to life.

The meeting included presentations and discussions on housing and city plans, including zoning, code enforcement, housing rehab, city infrastructure, lot and builder incentives, private/public developments, financing, vacancy inventory, and housing authorities. There was also a presentation on the Cherry County Tourism Convention Center project. Updates were provided on the Heart City Theater group's renovation, Creative District happenings, the revolving loan fund, the Valentine Children and Families Coalition project, the Nebraska Affordable Housing Trust Fund Grant, and the Sculpture Walk Across Nebraska. Additional discussions covered a proposed cat rescue program, a potential zipline project, and participation in a cost of complacency cohort. The board approved a retainage invoice and invoices for professional services.