Christopher Shires with Confluence provided a presentation during the joint workshop #2. Including the following information
project scope and schedule, plan outline, draft review, and next steps include final approval and updates to the city code. The presentation included community vision and being a welcoming community, quality of life and diversity of housing options.
Transportation was another topic mentioned and exploring partnerships with Saline County Area Transit, Public Health Solutions, Crete Area Medical Center, Doane University and Crete Public Schools. A possible location for a pedestrian overpass was discussed. 
A community to grow in and existing land use. Growth restrictions, population projection, and future land use. 
Priority A- Annexations
Priority B- Areas that support a wide variety of housing 
Priority C- Commercial and business development 
What's Next- There will be a Bilingual Public Open House on Monday, October 16th 4:30pm-6:30pm. More information is on the project website with the plan in detail. 
Mayor Bauer added that Confluence has done a very good job. Now we can all get the word out so that people attend public open house. 


 

Fire Chief Allen stated that this item was brought up at the last meeting and it was tabled. It was a misunderstanding on his part and these are new lifepack AED's and are needed items. 

Fire Chief Tod Allen stated that this would be to purchase a 2023 Dodge Ram Regular Cab Chassis for the amount of $59,500. This would replace a 96 Ford used a grass rig but they would continue to use it if needed. Chief Allen stated that if they get approval to purchase the 2023 Dodge Ram they would have a back end built for it.

The Public Hearing was opened at 6:39pm. City Administrator Tom Ourada mentioned that the owner would like to construct on the land however, on I1 setbacks you can't build. He is requesting the zoning be changed to to C2. If this is voted on and approved to change to C2 the city street would change and that would be continuous. 
The Public Hearing was closed at 6:41pm. 

The public hearing opened at 6:43pm 
The public hearing closed at 6:43 pm. 

Council member Dan Papik stated that the Public Safety committee met on this. 

City Administrator Tom Ourada explained that this subdivision is 1/2 mile south of Crete and east of the roadway. It conforms with the ordinance.
Council member Dale Strehle stated that the Public Works committee met on this. 

The public hearing opened at 6:46pm. City Administrator Tom Ourada explained that this had been discussed with the planning commission. They asked what prompted this and Ourada stated that there had been a property owner who requested an 8 foot fence. When Ourada explained to the planning commission that that would be like creating an 8ft hallway and you couldn't see. 
City Attorney Anna Burge stated that the only change would be in section G. which focuses on what materials can be used and that is to make sure everything is kept cohesive and to prevent dangerous materials. This item also went to the Public Works committee. 
The public hearing closed at 6:49pm. 

Police Sergeant Jon Pucket explained that the Special Traffic Enforcement Program, the STEP program, provides them with more grant applications for the year. They tell them how much money they will receive at the beginning of the year and it allows them to participate in other activities during the year.

City Administrator Tom Ourada stated that the City Council is the governing body to grant a Keno outlet. Michael  Neriby explained that Old Main Bar and Grill would be a third outlet for Keno. The City Council would have to authorize. 
Council member Kyle Frans explained that it was also mentioned that there would be a kiosk and a mobile app. 

City Administrator Tom Ourada explained that this is a typical pay application and they are on time with the work being completed. This item also went to the Public Works committee. 

Blue River Arts Council Director Shaylene Smith explained that this change order is for funds that they already have. 
Council member Dale Strhele mentioned that this went to the Public Works committee. 

Blue River Arts Council Director Shaylene Smith explained that this is needed to that they can close out phase 1 and open phase 2. Smith stated that they have not used any of the LB840 funds and they would be using them in phase 2. 

City Administrator Tom Ourada explained that this interlocal agreement is between the City of Crete and Saline County for paving. They will be going into thirds and as City Attorney Anna Burge pointed out the City could back out if the agreement isn't followed. 

City Administrator Tom Ourada stated that this is for a purchase agreement/MOU with a local developer. Currently in negotiations over the price and this went to public works. 

City Administrator Tom Ourada explained that this is with the Nebraska Department of Transportation construction on state highway N-103 and their requested detour. This will be for about 30-45 days of a detour going through Main Ave. 

City Administrator Tom Ourada stated that this would amend section 4.05 and adds clarification in the order time is taken during FMLA. The insurance plan provider requires the use vacation time first and not sick leave when on short-term disability. Ourada stated that the intent here is to add the section to provide clarification on short and long term disability and they will use whatever the plan providers specifications require and that will overwrite our FMLA requirements and this is not a change, it is just clarifying. This went to the Personnel Committee. 

• Assistant Fire Chief James Yost stated that there have been 695 calls for the year. There have been 3-4 people interested in becoming associate members to the volunteer department.

• Parks and Recreation Director, Liz Cody stated the following:

• The RCN Grant for a pedestrian overpass that was submitted will be helpful for pedestrians.
• Attended the 2023 Annual Nebraska Recreation and Park Association Conference and learned about many new things.
• Hosted a high school girls softball tournament
• Conducted a walk through of the City Park expansion at the old library site.
• Helping to coordinate for Crete’s Great Pumpkin Festival. There will be more vendors than in previous years.

• City Administrator Tom Ourada stated the following:

•  On the next City Council meeting the Loan Agreement between the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy and the City of Crete, Nebraska for a water well and associated main lines is going to be on the agenda. It is for $735,000 grant and $1,365,000 at 0.03% over 30 years.
• Will be having nuisance property hearings in the next couple weeks. The nuisances have been divided up into two chapters. Chapter 4 for health nuisances and chapter 6 for public nuisances. There will be three hearings in the coming weeks with the Mayor, and two council members from the Public Works Committee.

Spoke with administrators from Crete Public Schools about using City of Crete resources to help with traffic. Will be looking into that in depth

• Meeting adjourned: 7:14 p.m.