Meeting Agenda
1. Open Meeting
2. Roll Call
3. Consent Agenda
3.A. Approve Meeting Minutes
3.A.1. July 15th, 2025 City Council Minutes 
3.A.2. July 15th, 2025 Public Works Committee Minutes 
3.A.3. July 15th, 2025 Public Safety Commitee Minutes 
3.A.4. July 15th, 2025 Legislative & Economic Development Committee Minutes 
3.A.5. July 15th, 2025 Finance Committee Minutes 
3.B. Accept the City Treasurer's Report
3.C. Approve the Payment of Claims Against the City
4. Items of Business
4.A. Public Hearing on proposed Zoning Change Request PID 760144733 CRETE CITY PINE RIDGE ADD LOT 1 BLK 2 .41 ACRE, PID 760148160 BIG BLUE PRCT PT NW 1/4 NW 1/4 SEC. 2-7-4 .41 ACRES ICL R1 To R2
4.B.  Consider the proposed Zoning Change Request PID 760144733 CRETE CITY PINE RIDGE ADD LOT 1 BLK 2 .41 ACRE, PID 760148160 BIG BLUE PRCT PT NW 1/4 NW 1/4 SEC. 2-7-4 .41 ACRES ICL R1 To R2
4.C. Public Hearing on proposed amendment to the Land Use Zoning Map PID 760144733 CRETE CITY PINE RIDGE ADD LOT 1 BLK 2 .41 ACRE, PID 760148160 BIG BLUE PRCT PT NW 1/4 NW 1/4 SEC. 2-7-4 .41 ACRES ICL R1 To R2
4.D. Consider the proposed amendment to the Land Use Zoning Map PID 760144733 CRETE CITY PINE RIDGE ADD LOT 1 BLK 2 .41 ACRE, PID 760148160 BIG BLUE PRCT PT NW 1/4 NW 1/4 SEC. 2-7-4 .41 ACRES ICL R1 To R2
4.E. 2025 Crete Water & Sewer Rate Study 
4.F. Consider the Saline County Rural Fire MFO Agreement 
4.G. Consider the Certification of subdivision improvement for Burlington Estates 
4.H. Consider the Crete Police Department applying for the Highway Safety Mini-grant for car seats
4.I. Consider the claims from Crete Ace Hardware in the amount of $104.63
4.J. Consider Resolution 2025-9 LARM Renewal 
4.K. Consider Resolution 2025-12 Introducing propositions for voters to approve the extension of the City .5% sales and use tax and extension of the City's Local Option Municipal Economic Development plan to be voted on by the community on November 4 2025
4.L. Consider the Lift Station Construction Agreement between the City of Crete and Dittmer & Dittmer, LLC 
4.M. Approve maintenance plans and set bid date for the Business Improvement District 
4.N. Consider Resolution 2025-13 authorizing the city to increase the match to Police Officer retirement contributions to 9%
4.O. Consider authorizing to apply for the LARM Safety Grant 
4.P. Consider City of Crete engineer formally making plans and specs for lift station construction. 
4.Q. Consider amendment to auction agreement 
4.R. Consider the City of Crete #24DTR001 Payment Request #2 in the amount of $6,096.54 from Southeast Nebraska Development District. 
4.S. Consider the Crete 24PWI004 Payment Request #2 from Southeast Nebraska Development District in the amount of $7,114.10
5. Petitions - Communications - Citizen Concerns
6. Officers' Reports
7. Adjournment
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
 
Meeting: August 5, 2025 at 6:00 PM - Crete City Council Regular Meeting
Subject:
1. Open Meeting
Rationale:
  • In accordance with Nebraska law, a copy of the Open Meetings Act can be found in the back of the Council Chambers.
  • Items listed on the agenda may be considered in any order.
  • Please stand for the Pledge of Allegiance.
Subject:
2. Roll Call
Rationale:
  • Attendance of members will be recorded to determine the presence of a quorum for official actions.
Subject:
3. Consent Agenda
Rationale:
  • All items listed on the consent agenda will be approved by one motion and vote. No separate discussion of these items will occur unless the Mayor, a Councilmember, or a citizen so requests. If such a request is made, the item will be moved out of the consent agenda and considered separately.
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved Consent Agenda Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Dan Papik.
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Subject:
3.A. Approve Meeting Minutes
Subject:
3.A.1. July 15th, 2025 City Council Minutes 
Attachments:
Subject:
3.A.2. July 15th, 2025 Public Works Committee Minutes 
Attachments:
Subject:
3.A.3. July 15th, 2025 Public Safety Commitee Minutes 
Attachments:
Subject:
3.A.4. July 15th, 2025 Legislative & Economic Development Committee Minutes 
Attachments:
Subject:
3.A.5. July 15th, 2025 Finance Committee Minutes 
Attachments:
Subject:
3.B. Accept the City Treasurer's Report
Attachments:
Subject:
3.C. Approve the Payment of Claims Against the City
Attachments:
Subject:
4. Items of Business
Rationale:
  • Action may be taken to discuss/limit discussion, to hear testimony in favor of or in opposition to, and to approve or disapprove any matter presented under this title.
Subject:
4.A. Public Hearing on proposed Zoning Change Request PID 760144733 CRETE CITY PINE RIDGE ADD LOT 1 BLK 2 .41 ACRE, PID 760148160 BIG BLUE PRCT PT NW 1/4 NW 1/4 SEC. 2-7-4 .41 ACRES ICL R1 To R2
Discussion:
City Administrator Tom Ourada explained City Administrator Tom Ourada stated that this is a request is to be able to reconfigure the lot lines on two parcels of land on South Boswell from two lots to three lots. To be able to do this the lots have to be R2 and they are asking for rezoning from R1 to R2. This went to the Planning Commission and they voted to recommend it to the City Council. 
Action(s):
Motion 1 Carried:
Opened Public Hearing at 6:02 p.m. on proposed Zoning Change Request PID 760144733 CRETE CITY PINE RIDGE ADD LOT 1 BLK 2 .41 ACRE, PID 760148160 BIG BLUE PRCT PT NW 1/4 NW 1/4 SEC. 2-7-4 .41 ACRES ICL R1 To R2 Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Dan Papik.
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Abstain (With Conflict)
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Motion 2 Carried:
Closed Public Hearing at 6:03 p.m. on proposed Zoning Change Request PID 760144733 CRETE CITY PINE RIDGE ADD LOT 1 BLK 2 .41 ACRE, PID 760148160 BIG BLUE PRCT PT NW 1/4 NW 1/4 SEC. 2-7-4 .41 ACRES ICL R1 To R2 Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Dan Papik.
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Abstain (With Conflict)
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.B.  Consider the proposed Zoning Change Request PID 760144733 CRETE CITY PINE RIDGE ADD LOT 1 BLK 2 .41 ACRE, PID 760148160 BIG BLUE PRCT PT NW 1/4 NW 1/4 SEC. 2-7-4 .41 ACRES ICL R1 To R2
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved the proposed Zoning Change Request PID 760144733 CRETE CITY PINE RIDGE ADD LOT 1 BLK 2 .41 ACRE, PID 760148160 BIG BLUE PRCT PT NW 1/4 NW 1/4 SEC. 2-7-4 .41 ACRES ICL R1 To R2 Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Dan Papik.
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Abstain (With Conflict)
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.C. Public Hearing on proposed amendment to the Land Use Zoning Map PID 760144733 CRETE CITY PINE RIDGE ADD LOT 1 BLK 2 .41 ACRE, PID 760148160 BIG BLUE PRCT PT NW 1/4 NW 1/4 SEC. 2-7-4 .41 ACRES ICL R1 To R2
Discussion:
City Administrator Tom Ourada explained that this is on the proposed amendment to the Land Use Zoning Map. 
Action(s):
Motion 1 Carried:
Opened Public Hearing at 6:05 p.m. on proposed amendment to the Land Use Zoning Map PID 760144733 CRETE CITY PINE RIDGE ADD LOT 1 BLK 2 .41 ACRE, PID 760148160 BIG BLUE PRCT PT NW 1/4 NW 1/4 SEC. 2-7-4 .41 ACRES ICL R1 To R2 Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Dan Papik.
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Abstain (With Conflict)
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Motion 2 Carried:
Closed Public Hearing at 6:06 p.m. on proposed amendment to the Land Use Zoning Map PID 760144733 CRETE CITY PINE RIDGE ADD LOT 1 BLK 2 .41 ACRE, PID 760148160 BIG BLUE PRCT PT NW 1/4 NW 1/4 SEC. 2-7-4 .41 ACRES ICL R1 To R2 Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Dan Papik.
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Abstain (With Conflict)
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.D. Consider the proposed amendment to the Land Use Zoning Map PID 760144733 CRETE CITY PINE RIDGE ADD LOT 1 BLK 2 .41 ACRE, PID 760148160 BIG BLUE PRCT PT NW 1/4 NW 1/4 SEC. 2-7-4 .41 ACRES ICL R1 To R2
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved the proposed amendment to the Land Use Zoning Map PID 760144733 CRETE CITY PINE RIDGE ADD LOT 1 BLK 2 .41 ACRE, PID 760148160 BIG BLUE PRCT PT NW 1/4 NW 1/4 SEC. 2-7-4 .41 ACRES ICL R1 To R2 Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Dan Papik.
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Abstain (With Conflict)
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.E. 2025 Crete Water & Sewer Rate Study 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved the 2025 Crete Water & Sewer Rate Study. Water Rate Schedule 1 and Wastewater Rate Schedule 2. Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Dan Papik.
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Subject:
4.F. Consider the Saline County Rural Fire MFO Agreement 
Discussion:
City Administrator Tom Ourada stated that this is the Saline County Rural Fire MFO Agreement. This is a standard agreement and this item went to the Public Safety Committee. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved the Saline County Rural Fire MFO Agreement Carried with a motion by Dan Papik and a second by Tom Crisman.
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.G. Consider the Certification of subdivision improvement for Burlington Estates 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Tabled the Certification of subdivision improvement for Burlington Estates Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Dan Papik.
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.H. Consider the Crete Police Department applying for the Highway Safety Mini-grant for car seats
Discussion:
Chief of Police Gary Young stated that this a $2,500 no match mini-grant for child safety seats. School Resource Officer Noah Zach is a certified car seat safety technician. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved the Crete Police Department applying for the Highway Safety Mini-grant for car seats Carried with a motion by Dan Papik and a second by Tom Crisman.
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.I. Consider the claims from Crete Ace Hardware in the amount of $104.63
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved the claims from Crete Ace Hardware in the amount of $104.63 Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Anthony Fitzgerald.
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.J. Consider Resolution 2025-9 LARM Renewal 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Adopt Resolution 2025-9 LARM Renewal 180 day and 3 year commitment; 5% discount. Carried with a motion by Kyle Frans and a second by Ashley Newmyer.
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.K. Consider Resolution 2025-12 Introducing propositions for voters to approve the extension of the City .5% sales and use tax and extension of the City's Local Option Municipal Economic Development plan to be voted on by the community on November 4 2025
Discussion:
Mayor Dave Bauer stated that this is the LB840 program and it has been used on many good things to improve the community. This is for it to be on the ballot to be renewed. City Administrator Tom Ourada stated that after this vote City employees and elected officials can only provide information on it and answer questions and not spend money on it. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Adopt Resolution 2025-12 Introducing propositions for voters to approve the extension of the City .5% sales and use tax and extension of the City's Local Option Municipal Economic Development plan to be voted on by the community on November 4 2025 Carried with a motion by Ashley Newmyer and a second by Dale Strehle.
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.L. Consider the Lift Station Construction Agreement between the City of Crete and Dittmer & Dittmer, LLC 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved the Lift Station Construction Agreement between the City of Crete and Dittmer & Dittmer, LLC Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Dan Papik.
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.M. Approve maintenance plans and set bid date for the Business Improvement District 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved the maintenance plans and set bid date to Friday, August 29th at 10:00 a.m. for the Business Improvement District Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Dan Papik.
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Subject:
4.N. Consider Resolution 2025-13 authorizing the city to increase the match to Police Officer retirement contributions to 9%
Discussion:
City Administrator Tom Ourada stated this is mandated by state statute. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Adopt Resolution 2025-13 authorizing the city to increase the match to Police Officer retirement contributions to 9% Carried with a motion by Kyle Frans and a second by Dan Papik.
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.O. Consider authorizing to apply for the LARM Safety Grant 
Discussion:
City Administrator Tom Ourada stated that this is to apply for the LARM Safety Grant. It is a no-match $500 grant. In the past, the City of Crete has applied for a grant to help purchase first aid kits, traffic cones, and they are looking at a couple of ideas on what to apply for this year. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved to authorize to apply for the LARM Safety Grant Carried with a motion by Dan Papik and a second by Tom Crisman.
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Subject:
4.P. Consider City of Crete engineer formally making plans and specs for lift station construction. 
Discussion:
City Administrator Tom Ourada stated this is for the City engineer to formally make plans and specs for the lift station construction. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved the City of Crete engineer formally making plans and specs for lift station construction. Carried with a motion by Dan Papik and a second by Dale Strehle.
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Subject:
4.Q. Consider amendment to auction agreement 
Discussion:
City Administrator Tom Ourada stated that this amendment is to change the date to Saturday, September 6th, 2025.
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved amendment to auction agreement Carried with a motion by Kyle Frans and a second by Tom Crisman.
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.R. Consider the City of Crete #24DTR001 Payment Request #2 in the amount of $6,096.54 from Southeast Nebraska Development District. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved the City of Crete #24DTR001 Payment Request #2 in the amount of $6,096.54 from Southeast Nebraska Development District. Carried with a motion by Ashley Newmyer and a second by Kyle Frans.
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.S. Consider the Crete 24PWI004 Payment Request #2 from Southeast Nebraska Development District in the amount of $7,114.10
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved the Crete 24PWI004 Payment Request #2 from Southeast Nebraska Development District in the amount of $7,114.10 Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Dan Papik.
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
5. Petitions - Communications - Citizen Concerns
Rationale:
  • Citizen testimony may be limited to 3 minutes per person.
  • Please do not repeat testimony that has already be heard.
  • No action can be taken on matters presented under this title except to answer any questions or to refer the matter for further action.
Subject:
6. Officers' Reports
Rationale:
  • Reports may be given by Officers, Departments, Committees, or Councilmembers concerning the current operations of the City.
  • No action can be taken on matters presented under this title except to answer any questions or to refer the matter for further action.
Discussion:
  • Park and Recreation Director Liz Cody stated the following:
  • Held the Wildwood Pool’s annual Pooch Pool Party last Sunday, August 3rd, 2025 and the pool is now closed for the season.
  • Registrations are open through Friday, August 22nd, 2025 for Flag Football.
  • Will be going to Beatrice on Wednesday, August 6th, 2025 for a presentation award of $25,000 Big Rock grant from ExMark and will also be receiving the Exmark Mower the City was awarded earlier this year.
  • Chief of Police Gary Young stated the following:
  • School Resource Officer Noah Zach has been busy with Project Protein which helped get 1,600 pounds of meat donated to 160 families in need.
  • Sergeant Morehouse worked together with the Lincoln, Lancaster and Nebraska City Police Departments to solve some gambling machine thefts.
  • Touch-A-Truck event will be at the Crete Public Library on Saturday, August 9th, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. There will be a variety of city vehicles, including fire trucks, police cars, street sweepers, snow plows, and more.
  • Library Director Jessica Wilkinson stated the following:
  • The Children’s Library of Things include Toniebox kits, Storytelling kits, and book buddy puppets.
  • Upcoming programs include: Adult Craft Night-Dimond Paining on Wednesday, August, 13th 2025 at 5:30 p.m., Adult Puzzle Race, Wednesday, September 24th, 2025 at the 1206.
  • City Administrator Tom Ourada stated that amendments to the food truck ordinance will be discussed at the next committee and council meetings.
  • Mayor Dave Bauer stated that there is a group from Lincoln that hosts someone from Romania and they are coming to Crete on Sunday, August 10th, 2025 to learn about city government.


 
Subject:
7. Adjournment
Discussion:
The meeting adjourned at 6:38 p.m.
 

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