Meeting Agenda
1. Open Meeting
2. Roll Call
3. Consent Agenda
3.A. Approve Meeting Minutes
3.A.1. November 18th, 2025 City Council Minutes 
3.A.2. November 18th, 2025 Public Works Minutes 
3.A.3. November 18th, 2025 Finance Committee Minutes 
3.A.4. November 18th, 2025 Public Safety Committee Minutes 
3.A.5. November 18th, 2025 Legislative & Economic Development 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. Consider Resolution No. 2025-28 Establishing a time and place for the purchase of Real Property North of Crete, Approximately one-half mile north of Highway 33 on Boswell Ave, Crete, Nebraska. 
4.B.  Public Hearing to hear testimony in favor of and in opposition to and to answer questions in relation to the proposed zoning change Request PID 760141282 C-2 to C-1
4.C. Consider the proposed zoning change Request PID 760141282 C-2 to C-1
4.D. Consider the Maintenance Agreement and Certificate of Compliance 
4.E. Consider approving the amendments to the Waste Connections Agreement 
4.F. Consider appointing JEO as the 2026 City Engineer 
4.G. Consider the Crete Carrier Room Grant Application for a Chamber of Commerce event on Tax Preparer Fraud 
4.H. Consider authorizing to apply for the Civic and Community Center Financing Fund (CCCFF) 
4.I. Consider the CavMac Engagement Letter and data request 
5. Petitions - Communications - Resident Concerns
6. Officers' Reports
6.A. List of projects 
7. Adjournment
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
 
Meeting: December 2, 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 the Consent Agenda Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Dan Papik.
  • Kyle Frans: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Subject:
3.A. Approve Meeting Minutes
Subject:
3.A.1. November 18th, 2025 City Council Minutes 
Attachments:
Subject:
3.A.2. November 18th, 2025 Public Works Minutes 
Attachments:
Subject:
3.A.3. November 18th, 2025 Finance Committee Minutes 
Attachments:
Subject:
3.A.4. November 18th, 2025 Public Safety Committee Minutes 
Attachments:
Subject:
3.A.5. November 18th, 2025 Legislative & Economic Development 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. Consider Resolution No. 2025-28 Establishing a time and place for the purchase of Real Property North of Crete, Approximately one-half mile north of Highway 33 on Boswell Ave, Crete, Nebraska. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Tabled Resolution No. 2025-28 Establishing a time and place for the purchase of Real Property North of Crete, Approximately one-half mile north of Highway 33 on Boswell Ave, Crete, Nebraska. Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Tom Crisman.
  • Kyle Frans: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.B.  Public Hearing to hear testimony in favor of and in opposition to and to answer questions in relation to the proposed zoning change Request PID 760141282 C-2 to C-1
Discussion:
Opened the Public Hearing at 6:02 p.m. 
City Administrator Tom Ourada explained that this also went to the Planning Commission for a public hearing. The Planning Commission recommended to the City Council the zoning change request. Ourada explained that this zoning change meets the statutory and ordinance requirements. Ourada explained that Ron Sack and Tom Sorensen worked on this to do a pickleball facility and a portion of the property wouldn't meet C2 setbacks. Ourada explained that the C1 zoning would be contiguous.  
Closed the Public Hearing at 6:04 p.m.
Action(s):
Motion 1 Carried:
Opened the Public Hearing at 6:02 p.m. to hear testimony in favor of and in opposition to and to answer questions in relation to the proposed zoning change Request PID 760141282 C-2 to C-1 Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Dan Papik.
  • Kyle Frans: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Motion 2 Carried:
Closed the Public Hearing at 6:04 p.m. to hear testimony in favor of and in opposition to and to answer questions in relation to the proposed zoning change Request PID 760141282 C-2 to C-1 Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Dan Papik.
  • Kyle Frans: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.C. Consider the proposed zoning change Request PID 760141282 C-2 to C-1
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved the proposed zoning change Request PID 760141282 C-2 to C-1 Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Dan Papik.
  • Kyle Frans: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.D. Consider the Maintenance Agreement and Certificate of Compliance 
Discussion:
City Administrator, Tom Ourada, explained that this is an annual agreement between the City of Crete and the state for state right away that runs through the City limits. This went to the Public Works committee. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved the Maintenance Agreement and Certificate of Compliance Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Dan Papik.
  • Kyle Frans: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.E. Consider approving the amendments to the Waste Connections Agreement 
Discussion:
City Attorney Alison J Borer stated that the date was changed to January 1st 2026. This item went to the Public Works Committee. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved the amendments to the Waste Connections Agreement Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Dan Papik.
  • Kyle Frans: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.F. Consider appointing JEO as the 2026 City Engineer 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved to appoint JEO as the 2026 City Engineer Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Dan Papik.
  • Kyle Frans: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Subject:
4.G. Consider the Crete Carrier Room Grant Application for a Chamber of Commerce event on Tax Preparer Fraud 
Discussion:
Council member Ashley Newmyer stated that this item went to the Legislative Development Committee and recommended to the City Council to approve this application.  
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved the Crete Carrier Room Grant Application for a Chamber of Commerce event on Tax Preparer Fraud Carried with a motion by Ashley Newmyer and a second by Tom Crisman.
  • Kyle Frans: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.H. Consider authorizing to apply for the Civic and Community Center Financing Fund (CCCFF) 
Discussion:
City Administrator Tom Ourada stated that the City is going to be applying for the CCCFF grant application for improvements to City Park including a new pavilion and restrooms. This is a 50% match grant. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved to authorize to apply for the Civic and Community Center Financing Fund (CCCFF) Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Dan Papik.
  • Kyle Frans: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Subject:
4.I. Consider the CavMac Engagement Letter and data request 
Discussion:
City Administrator Tom Ourada explained that this is a letter of engagement with CavMac which is a firm that Cline Williams recommenced to perform the calculation of the mortality rates and actuarial equivalent of the disabled police officer's limit of benefits. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved the CavMac Engagement Letter and data request Carried with a motion by Tom Crisman and a second by Dale Strehle.
  • Kyle Frans: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
5. Petitions - Communications - Resident Concerns
Rationale:
  • Resident 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:
  • Library Director Jessica Wilkinson stated the following:
  • The Crete Public Library was closed for two days in November for staff to attend maker space training at the Innovation Campus in Lincoln.
  • The new tech club will meet once a month and there will be a meal prep class. Game Night will be on New Year’s Eve from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
  • The movie Elf will be hosted by the Library at the Isis Theatre on December 13th, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.
  • The library had some HVAC issues and events were canceled on Monday, December 1st, 2025.
  • Parks and Recreation Director Liz Cody stated the following:
  • Snow Removal efforts/adjusted hours over thanksgiving weekend.
  • Adjusted food bank distribution Monday, December 29th, 2025.
  • Working with City Administrator Tom Ourada to review fee schedules, programs calendars, and facility agreements.
  • Meeting with community members to gather feedback about park programs.
  • Building Inspector Trent Griffin stated the following:
  • He sent out 62 letters for clearing sidewalks to property owners on Main Ave and near the elementary school.
  • Working on closing out older permits and continuing with current housing permits.
  • City Administrator Tom Ourada asked Griffin to provide information on the library heating issue. Griffin explained that two months ago he and IT Director Mike Kalkwarf were looking at boiler issues and control access is through screens on digital devices which were not working. Griffin explained that they have 2 of the 3 boilers working and will still need to work on the 3rd one with a technician.
  • Human Resources Coordinator Jody Fiehtner introduced Sheila Balbuena as the new part-time Admirative Assistant in the Community Assistance Office
  • City Administrator Tom Ourada stated the following:
  • Snow removal went generally well. There were some hiccups with the downtown business district removal and they are being worked through.
  • Mayor Dave Bauer stated the following:
  • Received two calls from individuals who had calls from the library’s phone number calling in regards to Medicare. The City does not call about Medicare.
  • The Apace Choir Holiday concert will be at the Crete Carrier Community Room on Wednesday, December 3rd, 2025 at 1:30 p.m.
Adam Wackel’s Machine Shop will be hosting Governor Pillen with a meal on Tuesday, December 4th, 2025 from 12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Subject:
6.A. List of projects 
Attachments:
Subject:
7. Adjournment
Discussion:
The meeting adjourned at 6:26 p.m.
 
 

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