Meeting Agenda
1. Open Meeting
2. Roll Call
3. Consent Agenda
3.A. Approve Meeting Minutes
3.A.1. March 16th, 2026 Minutes 
4. Items of Business
4.A. New Business
4.A.1. Discussion on bandstand 
4.A.2. Budget Discussion 
4.B. Old Business
5. Petitions - Communications - Resident Concerns
6. Officers' Reports
6.A. Chairperson's Report
6.B. Director's Report
7. Adjournment
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Meeting: April 29, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Historic Preservation Commission 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.
Discussion:
Janet Jeffries              Present
Jennifer Robison        Present             
Scott Kuncl                 Present
Tom King                    Present
Thom Reeves             Present 
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. March 16th, 2026 Minutes 
Discussion:
Jennifer Robison motioned and Thom Reeves seconded to approve March 16th, 2026 minutes.   
Tom King: Aye, Janet Jeffries: Aye, Scott Kuncl: Aye, Jennifer Robison: Aye, Thom Reeves: Aye
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. New Business
Subject:
4.A.1. Discussion on bandstand 
Discussion:
There was discussion on the bandstand and options of where to move it. City Administrator Tom Ourada stated that the City of Crete did not receive grant through the Civic and Community Center Financing Fund (CCCFF). The Historic Preservation Commission discussed the possibility of moving the bandstand to Rotary Park, Tuxedo Park or relocating in City Park. 
Subject:
4.A.2. Budget Discussion 
Discussion:
Historic Preservation Commission Director and City Administrator Tom Ourada provided some information on the City budget. Ourada explained the Municipal Equalization Fund and that notification was received that the City of Crete will lose 80% of funding. That’s almost $640,000 that we will lose next year. There are a few options and the City will have to take very drastic measures fundamentally cutting about 18% of the budget.

Ourada explained that there would be no funds for travel to trainings. There are free online training opportunities. 
Subject:
4.B. Old Business
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.
Subject:
6.A. Chairperson's Report
Subject:
6.B. Director's Report
Discussion:
Ourada explained that the Nebraska State Historical Society accepted the City of Crete's 2025 Certified Local Government report. 
Subject:
7. Adjournment
Discussion:

Scott Kuncl motioned and Janet Jeffries seconded to adjourn the meeting at 6:59 p.m.
Jennifer Robison: Aye, Tom King: Aye, Janet Jeffries: Aye, Scott Kuncl: Aye, Thom Reeves: Aye
 

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