Meeting Agenda
1. Open Meeting
2. Roll Call
3. Items of Business
3.A. Consider the City Property lease options. 
3.B. Consider the sale of City farm
3.B.1. Establish a minimum bid for the sale of City farm
3.C. Consider altering street right-of-way on Block 27
3.D. Consider having City Engineer prepare City Park bathroom specs
3.E. Consider the East Ridge 4th Addition Administrative Subdivision
3.F. Consider the East Ridge 5th Addition Administrative Subdivision 
4. Officers' Reports
5. Adjournment
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Meeting: March 19, 2024 at 5:00 PM - Public Works 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. Consider the City Property lease options. 
Discussion:
City Administrator, Tom Ourada, explained how a lease option is what is usually done rather than crop share. After further discussion, it was agreed that a lease would be a better option. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Recommendation was made to the City Council to accept lease option number 1 as a cash rent for the new ground. Carried with a motion by Dan Papik and a second by Anthony Fitzgerald.
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
Subject:
3.B. Consider the sale of City farm
Discussion:
City Administrator, Tom Ourada, discussed the different ways to approach this. There is an appraisal from 2022. Tom explained how two amounts could be considered; the appraised value and the assessed value. After further discussion, the City Council agreed on the appraised value.  
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Recommendation was made to the City Council on a minimum bid for the farm on the appraised value of $356,000 and split of the closing cost. Carried with a motion by Dan Papik and a second by Anthony Fitzgerald.
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
Subject:
3.B.1. Establish a minimum bid for the sale of City farm
Discussion:
City Administrator, Tom Ourada, discussed the different ways to approach this. There is an appraisal from 2022. Tom explained how two amounts could be considered; the appraised value and the assessed value. After further discussion, the City Council agreed on the appraised value.  
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
City Council agreed on a minimum bid of the appraised value of $350,000 and to split closing cost. Carried with a motion by Dan Papik and a second by Anthony Fitzgerald.
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
Subject:
3.C. Consider altering street right-of-way on Block 27
Discussion:
City Administrator, Tom Ourada, explained how block 27 is on the North side of Crete. We don't have an idea of what it will be yet. An attorney from an estate asked if the City would shift the right-way over or do property work. Tom stated it looks like it is something that the City would be able to accommodate. 
Subject:
3.D. Consider having City Engineer prepare City Park bathroom specs
Discussion:
City Administrator, Tom Ourada, explained how the City is behind on this and would have the engineer do it and go out for bids. As it is a public facility, plans and specs are needed. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Recommendation was made to the City Council on having City Engineer prepare City Park bathroom specs. Carried with a motion by Dan Papik and a second by Anthony Fitzgerald.
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
Subject:
3.E. Consider the East Ridge 4th Addition Administrative Subdivision
Discussion:
City Administrator, Tom Ourada, discussed how these are actual administrative subdivisions are going to be approved before the fact. After looking over subdivisions, the City Council approved.
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Recommendation was made to the City Council to approve the East Ridge 4th Addition Administrative Subdivision. Carried with a motion by Dan Papik and a second by Anthony Fitzgerald.
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
3.F. Consider the East Ridge 5th Addition Administrative Subdivision 
Discussion:
City Administrator, Tom Ourada, discussed how these are actual administrative subdivisions are going to be approved before the fact. After looking over subdivisions, the City Council approved.
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Recommendation was made to the City Council to approve 5th Addition Administrative Subdivision. Carried with a motion by Dan Papik and a second by Anthony Fitzgerald.
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: 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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