Meeting Agenda
1. Open Meeting
2. Roll Call
3. Items of Business
3.A. Provide a recommendation to the City Council on changing the Library's hours of operation.
3.B. Provide a recommendation to the City Council on offering scholarships or discounted swimming lesson rates in the summers of 2023 and 2024 as part of Crete Public Schools' expanded learning opportunity program.
4. Officers' Reports
5. Adjournment
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Meeting: February 15, 2022 at 5:00 PM - Legislative & Economic Development Committee 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.
Subject:
2. Roll Call
Rationale:
  • Attendance of members will be recorded to determine the presence of a quorum for official actions.
Subject:
3. Items of Business
Rationale:
  • The Committee may discuss or limit discussion on, hear testimony in favor of or in opposition to, or take action to provide a recommendation to the City Council on any matter presented under this title.
Subject:
3.A. Provide a recommendation to the City Council on changing the Library's hours of operation.
Discussion:
City Administrator Tom Ourada reported that increasing library hours of operation has been brought up for some time. Both City Administrator Ourada and Library Director Joy Stevenson did research on peer libraries to compare hours and found that Crete's library hours were less than others. The Library Advisory Board met on this and voted unanimously to recommend extending the Library's hours of operation to the City Council.
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Recommend to the City Council to approve changing the Library's hours of operation as discussed. Carried with a motion by Jack Oelschlager and a second by Ryan Hinz.
  • Kyle Frans: Absent
  • Ryan Hinz: Aye
  • Jack Oelschlager: Aye
Subject:
3.B. Provide a recommendation to the City Council on offering scholarships or discounted swimming lesson rates in the summers of 2023 and 2024 as part of Crete Public Schools' expanded learning opportunity program.
Discussion:
Crete Public Schools contacted City Administrator Tom Ourada asking if the City would partner with them on the 'Explore Nebraska' program. The school would like to apply for a grant with which they have to match funds. They are asking if the City would either provide scholarships or discounts on swimming lesson rates as donations to help them meet their match. Committee member Ryan Hinz suggested getting more information about the program and what exactly they are needing.
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Table this item until the next meeting to obtain more detailed information about the program. Carried with a motion by Jack Oelschlager and a second by Ryan Hinz.
  • Kyle Frans: Absent
  • Ryan Hinz: Aye
  • Jack Oelschlager: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4. Officers' Reports
Rationale:
  • Reports may be given by the Mayor, Officers, Departments, 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:
5. Adjournment

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