Meeting Agenda
1. Open Meeting
2. Roll Call
3. Consent Agenda
3.A. Approve Meeting Minutes
3.A.1. Approve October 3rd, 2025 Minutes 
4. Items of Business
4.A. Discuss and consider current Snow Removal and Weed Management contractor arrangement.
5. Petitions - Communications - Resident Concerns
6. Officers' Reports
7. Adjournment
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Meeting: January 28, 2026 at 4:30 PM - Business Improvement District Board 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.
Subject:
3.A. Approve Meeting Minutes
Subject:
3.A.1. Approve October 3rd, 2025 Minutes 
Discussion:
Adam Bauer motioned and Tom Sorensen seconded to approve the October 3rd, 2025 minutes. 
Crystal Alarcon: Aye,Tom Sorensen: Aye, Adam Bauer: Aye, Sherri Heath: Aye 
Abstained: Chirs Linhart 
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. Discuss and consider current Snow Removal and Weed Management contractor arrangement.
Discussion:
City Administrator Tom Ourada explained that he met with the Snow Removal and Weed Management contractor Will Wenz to discuss the agreement. Ourada further explained that the City of Crete will be purchasing a snow blower that will be kept in the garage at City Hall. Wenz will be able to use that snow blower to remove the snow in the Business Improvement District. Ourada stated that he spoke to Wenz about charging an hourly rate for the snow removal. Wenz later emailed Ourada about charging a flat rate of $400 per snow event. Business Improvement District Board member Tom Sorensen asked Ourada if it can be included in the agreement  that snow must be removed by 8am. 
Ourada stated that he wanted to have this meeting with the Business Improvement District Board to address concerns. Business Improvement District Board member Sherri Heath asked if salt would be involved with the snow removal. Ourada stated that the City of Crete would provide the salt and Wenz would apply. Ourada stated that Wenz has the desire and is willing to work. 
Ourada stated that other property owners are in violation with City Ordinance for not removing snow. 
Business Improvement District Board member Adam Bauer asked about the weeds in the summer and Ourada stated that the City will provide the chemicals and Wenz will apply. 
 
Subject:
5. Petitions - Communications - Resident 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.
Subject:
7. Adjournment
Discussion:
Adam Bauer motioned and Sherri Heath seconded to adjourn the meeting at 4:51 p.m.
Tom Sorensen: Aye, Adam Bauer: Aye, Sherri Heath: Aye, Crystal Alarcon: Aye, Chris Linhart: Aye 
 

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