The Papillion City Council presented a proclamation recognizing Margaret (named in the proclamation) for founding and operating Papio Fun/Fund Park since 1990 and noted her announced retirement and the park's upcoming closing. Margaret told the council she was surprised by the proclamation, that family members turned out, and that she is "not really retired" yet as she transitions from daily work.

The council also honored the city finance department for earning the Government Finance Officers Association certificate of achievement for excellence in financial reporting for the fiscal year ending Sept. 30, 2024 — the fifteenth consecutive year the city received the award. Nancy, accepting the recognition, thanked the staff who support the city’s accounting and reporting.

Administrator Miss Powers delivered operational updates: the city's Christmas tree recycling program is open through January 11 with drop-off locations at Papio Bay Aquatic Center parking lot on Halleck Street, the Papillion Volunteer Fire Department parking lot on Limerick Road, the Walnut Creek Connector Trail parking lot on Schram Road, and Creekside Drive west of 96th Street; multiple park renovation projects are underway, including a completed parking lot west of the Legion and resurfaced basketball courts at Halleck Park; seasonal hiring for parks and summer programs has begun. The administrator also said city offices will be closed Monday, Jan. 19 for Martin Luther King Jr. Day and that the mayor and staff will be monitoring the 2026 legislative session starting tomorrow.

These items were ceremonial and informational; no formal action was taken on the park or award recognitions.