Update Archive

Post-Meeting Info Mailed
A mailer was sent to all Johnson Lake property owners with information presented at the August 5, 2006, public meeting, including answers to questions asked at the meeting. An electronic copy is posted in the Public Involvement section of this site. Updated 9/5/06

Public Meeting Held August 5, 2006
A public meeting was held to discuss the details of the sewer construction on August 5, 2006, at the Holiday Inn Express in Lexington. The meeting handout and PowerPoint are posted in the Public Involvement section of this site. Updated 8/21/06

Questions from the August 2006 public meeting are posted, click here to view. Updated 8/21/06

Three contracts were awarded for the Wastewater Treatment Lagoon Facility, the Sewer Maintenance and Office Building, and the Sewer System projects.

Project Contract No. 1 -- Wastewater Treatment Lagoon Facility
a. Contract Awarded To: Van Kirk Bros. Contracting, Sutton, Nebraska
b. Amount of Construction Contract: $1,688,215
c. Construction Start Date: June 15, 2006
d. Scheduled Construction Completion Date: November 2006

Project Contract No. 2 -- Sewer Maintenance and Office Building
a. Contract Awarded To: T.L.Sund Constructors, Lexington, Nebraska
b. Amount of Construction Contract: $238,250
c. Construction Start Date: June 15, 2006
d. Scheduled Construction Completion Date: October 2006

Project Contract No. 3 -- Sewer System
a. Contract Awarded to: Van Kirk Bros. Contracting, Sutton, Nebraska
b. Amount of Construction Contract: $10,288,800
c. Scheduled Construction Completion Date: December 2007
Updated 8/21/06

Project Updates
Chad Slominski from Olsson Associates is now manning the JLET Office and taking calls related to the lot drawings recently mailed to all Johnson Lake cabin/home owners. If you have concerns, questions, corrections or simply need clarifications, feel free to stop by the office, located in the former Stewart Photo Studio Building, 75102 Johnson Lake Drive, or leave a message at 308-785-2203 or email jlet@johnsonlake.net.

Temporary Construction and Permanent Easements are being prepared for properties on which the collection and force mains are passing. SID board members will approach these individuals during the next 45 days asking for their voluntary signature in support of the wastewater project. If you have any questions on these, please contact the SID Clerk, Larry Ossenkop, 308-785-2203 (email: sid1@johnsonlake.net) or stop by the JLET Field Office, where Larry also is working on the project. Updated 6/26/06

Green flags, circles and stakes mark collection main routes
JLET surveyors are staking and marking the preliminary collection main route as it passes around Johnson Lake. You will notice bright green stakes, flags and spray painted circles along the perimeter access roads as they go around J-lake, as well as on the lakeside of the cabins in selected areas. These markers primarily indicate the preliminary planned route of the collection mains and the planned manholes and lift (pump) station locations. Everyone is asked not to remove these markers for the next two months. Your cooperation is most appreciated.

Be on the lookout for a mailing from the engineering team that will include an aerial photo of your lot/tract showing the actual locations of the planned collection mains and service connections; as well as your existing septic tank(s). If you find any errors or if any additions are needed you are asked to contact either the JLET team at 308-785-2203 (email: jlet@johnsonlake.net) or the SID Clerk, Larry Ossenkop, 308-785-8032 (email: sid1@johnsonlake.net). Updated 4/25/06

Construction on Lagoon to Begin
Construction of a four-cell, 65-acre lagoon to treat the wastewater from Johnson Lake will begin in early June and is expected to be completed in November 2006. The lagoon will be located about 3/4 mile south of Johnson Lake, south of County Road 748 and just west of the E-65 irrigation canal. Updated 3/31/06

JLET Field Office Opens
The Johnson Lake Engineering Team (JLET) has opened a field office at Johnson Lake. Project engineers will be located here during the design phase. To visit a staff member, please call ahead to schedule an appointment. Lake residents can visit and see up-to-date details of the project design and schedule.

This field office is located at 75102 Johnson Lake Drive (the former Stewart Photography building). To contact staff: phone 308-785-2203; fax 308-785-2253; or email jlet@johnsonlake.net. Updated 3/31/06

Media Coverage:
Digging will start at Johnson Lake in May. Click here to read the article from the Kearney Hub. Updated 3/22/06

An Agreement to purchase a tract of land approximately 3/4 mile south of the 2nd dam of Johnson Lake was entered into by SID board of trustees late last Friday, February 10th. This tract will house a four cell complete retention treatment lagoon system, as well as the maintenance and office building for the SID; both of which will parallel the E-65 canal going south of the county road. Updated 3/3/06

The NEBRASKA SUPREME COURT Affirms (Upholds) J-Lake SID Formation, click here to read more. Updated 1/16/06

Property tax statements are out. If you have questions on the SID levy, click here . Updated 12/19/05