Meeting Agenda
1. Open Meeting
2. Roll Call
3. Consent Agenda
3.A. Approve Meeting Minutes
3.A.1. May 6th, 2025 City Council Minutes 
3.A.2. May 6th, 2025 Finance Committee Minutes 
3.A.3. May 6th, 2025 Public Works Minutes 
3.A.4. May 6th, 2025 Park and Rec Minutes 
3.A.5. May 9th, 2025 City Council Minutes 
3.B. Accept the City Treasurer's Report
3.C. Approve the Payment of Claims Against the City
4. Items of Business
4.A. Consider the Application for Prohibited Animal Exception PA25-02 for the Saline County Fair. 
4.B. Consider the Application for Special Event Permit SE25-05 for the 4-H and Open Archery Contest. 
4.C. Consider Ordinance 2244 electrical rates 
4.D. Consider the Walnut Creek Sewer Crossing Final Closeout Documents 
4.E. Consider the Contractor's Application for Payment from JEO Consulting Group, Inc. for Judd Bros Construction Co. for the Walnut Creek Sewer Repair in the amount of $180,522.00
4.F. Consider the LB840 Application from Crystal Alarcon for Crystal's Bakery
4.G. Consider the LB840 Application from Valerie Cochnar for Uneta Boutique 
4.H. Resolution 2025-06 authorizing Mayor Dave Bauer to execute a Lease/Purchase Agreement with TYMCO, INC for Street Sweeper 
4.I. Consider approving the claims from Crete Ace Hardware in the amount of $2,622.92
4.J. Consider the Application for Special Event Permit SE25-04 Rooted Movement Bounce Party 
5. Petitions - Communications - Citizen Concerns
6. Officers' Reports
7. Adjournment
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Meeting: May 20, 2025 at 6:00 PM - Crete City Council Regular 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
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved Meeting Minutes Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Dan Papik.
  • Tom Crisman: Absent
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Subject:
3.A.1. May 6th, 2025 City Council Minutes 
Attachments:
Subject:
3.A.2. May 6th, 2025 Finance Committee Minutes 
Attachments:
Subject:
3.A.3. May 6th, 2025 Public Works Minutes 
Attachments:
Subject:
3.A.4. May 6th, 2025 Park and Rec Minutes 
Attachments:
Subject:
3.A.5. May 9th, 2025 City Council Minutes 
Attachments:
Subject:
3.B. Accept the City Treasurer's Report
Attachments:
Subject:
3.C. Approve the Payment of Claims Against the City
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. Consider the Application for Prohibited Animal Exception PA25-02 for the Saline County Fair. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved the Application for Prohibited Animal Exception PA25-02 for the Saline County Fair. Carried with a motion by Dan Papik and a second by Kyle Frans.
  • Tom Crisman: Absent
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.B. Consider the Application for Special Event Permit SE25-05 for the 4-H and Open Archery Contest. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved the Application for Special Event Permit SE25-05 for the 4-H and Open Archery Contest. Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Kyle Frans.
  • Tom Crisman: Absent
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.C. Consider Ordinance 2244 electrical rates 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Introduced Ordinance 2244 and approved the second reading. Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Anthony Fitzgerald.
  • Tom Crisman: Absent
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.D. Consider the Walnut Creek Sewer Crossing Final Closeout Documents 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved the Walnut Creek Sewer Crossing Final Closeout Documents Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Dan Papik.
  • Tom Crisman: Absent
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.E. Consider the Contractor's Application for Payment from JEO Consulting Group, Inc. for Judd Bros Construction Co. for the Walnut Creek Sewer Repair in the amount of $180,522.00
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved the Contractor's Application for Payment from JEO Consulting Group, Inc. for Judd Bros Construction Co. for the Walnut Creek Sewer Repair in the amount of $180,522.00 Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Dan Papik.
  • Tom Crisman: Absent
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.F. Consider the LB840 Application from Crystal Alarcon for Crystal's Bakery
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved the LB840 Application from Crystal Alarcon for Crystal's Bakery in the amount up to $4,500. Carried with a motion by Ashley Newmyer and a second by Dale Strehle.
  • Tom Crisman: Absent
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.G. Consider the LB840 Application from Valerie Cochnar for Uneta Boutique 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved the LB840 Application from Valerie Cochnar for Uneta Boutique in the amount up to $6,194.28. Carried with a motion by Ashley Newmyer and a second by Dale Strehle.
  • Tom Crisman: Absent
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.H. Resolution 2025-06 authorizing Mayor Dave Bauer to execute a Lease/Purchase Agreement with TYMCO, INC for Street Sweeper 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Adopt Resolution 2025-06 authorizing Mayor Dave Bauer to execute a Lease/Purchase Agreement with TYMCO, INC for Street Sweeper Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Anthony Fitzgerald.
  • Tom Crisman: Absent
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.I. Consider approving the claims from Crete Ace Hardware in the amount of $2,622.92
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved the claims from Crete Ace Hardware in the amount of $2,622.92 Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Anthony Fitzgerald.
  • Tom Crisman: Absent
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Abstain (With Conflict)
Attachments:
Subject:
4.J. Consider the Application for Special Event Permit SE25-04 Rooted Movement Bounce Party 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved the Application for Special Event Permit SE25-04 Rooted Movement Bounce Party with the changes noted in the follow up email. Carried with a motion by Anthony Fitzgerald and a second by Kyle Frans.
  • Tom Crisman: Absent
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
5. Petitions - Communications - Citizen 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.
Discussion:
  • Chief of Police Gary Young stated the following:
  • The Police Department has the new patrol car. The old car will be used at the Crete Municipal Airport.
  • Code Enforcement Officer Kylie Nicewonger’s last day will be May 30th, 2025.
  • Library Director Jessica Wilkinson stated the following:
  • Completed the Nebraska Library Commission’s Annual Survey and they come up with a report with how much money they saved the community.
  • Jim and Sharon Crouse donated a dog water fountain to the Crete Public Library.
City Administrator Tom Ourada stated that the City of Crete’s Water Department donated their time to install the dog water fountain.
  • Nestle Purina employees will be helping at the library with pulling weeds and mulching around the trees.
  • Parks and Recreation Director Liz Cody stated the following:
  • Due to the weekend’s forecasted high temperatures being below 70 degrees, an opening date for the Wildwood Pool will be determined with a return of warmer temperatures.
  • Seasonal staff have been training.
  • Ethan Placzek and Ambrees Schefdore are the two new park seasonal staff.
  • Has been in communication with Nestle Purina out about donating additional park amenities.
  • Council member Anthony Fitzgerald asked about the playground equipment at Rotary Park and City Administrator Tom Ourada explained that the City of Crete is tax exempt they are doing the purchases. The LB840 program will reimburse half of the costs.
  • Building Inspector Trent Griffin stated the following:
  • There are 140 open permits and three of those are for 3 single family homes.
  • Some of the other permits are for the Crete Berean Church and the Crete Public Schools sports complex expansion.
  • Domino’s projected opening date is June 1st, 2025
  • Council member Anthony Fitzgerald asked if they can address some concerns with Food Trucks in the community. City Administrator Tom Ourada stated that if this is something the council would like to have conversations on it can be on the agenda for discussion to see what direction the council would like to take.
  • Council member Dale Strehle stated that he along with Mayor Bauer and council member Dan Papik had the opportunity to help with the employee picnic and were blessed to be able to help provide that service.
  • City Administrator Tom Ourada stated the following:
  • The Downtown Revitalization Open House will be on Wednesday, May 28th from 4:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m. at the Crete Carrier Community Room. This will be the third round of the program with well over $1 million of funds for the community of Crete.
  • The next nuisance property hearings are going to be on June 4th, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall.
Ourada stated that he and IT Director Mike Kalkwarf are going to be in Kearney on Wednesday, May 21st and Thursday, May 22nd 2025 for the Power Pool meetings
 
Subject:
7. Adjournment
Discussion:
The meeting adjourned at 6:36 p.m.
 

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