Meeting Agenda
1. Open Meeting
2. Roll Call
3. Items of Business
3.A. Discussion on amending Food Truck Ordinance
3.B. Consider the LB840 Application from Julieta Lozano for Majo Jewelry
3.C. Consider the LB840 Application from Shaylene Smith for the Blue River Arts Council
3.D. Consider the LB840 Application from Samuel Nixon for Nixon Restaurant and Property, Inc. 
3.E. Consider Ordinance 2247 Revoking Amusement Devices 
3.F. Consider the Invoice from the Lincoln Partnership For Economic Development in the amount of $2,500.00
4. Officers' Reports
5. Adjournment
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Meeting: June 17, 2025 at 5:00 PM - Legislative/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. Discussion on amending Food Truck Ordinance
Subject:
3.B. Consider the LB840 Application from Julieta Lozano for Majo Jewelry
Discussion:
City Administrator Tom Ourada explained that this application is from Julieta Lozano for Majo Jewelry, and they discussed security for the business. The applicant had stated they wanted bars on the window and Ourada explained that with the business being on the 13th Street a shatter-resistant laminated glass would be a better option for it to look inviting and the City would help to pay for it. Ourada further explained that technology and equipment requests are allowed. The total amount the LB840 committee approved and recommended is $27, 351.00
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Recommend to the City Council the LB840 Application from Julieta Lozano for Majo Jewelry in the amount of $27,351. Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Tom Crisman.
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
3.C. Consider the LB840 Application from Shaylene Smith for the Blue River Arts Council
Discussion:
City Administrator Tom Ourada explained that this is another application for a loan guarantee of $310,000. There was discussion about getting the building appraised if there are other requests in the future. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Recommend to the City Council the LB840 Application from Shaylene Smith for the Blue River Arts Council for a loan guarantee in the amount of $310,000 Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Tom Crisman.
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
3.D. Consider the LB840 Application from Samuel Nixon for Nixon Restaurant and Property, Inc. 
Discussion:
City Administrator Tom Ourada City Administrator Tom Ourada explained that the City's recommendation and LB840 Advisory Committee is $47,000. Ourada stated that this property was sold for less as a way to assist with development. The $47,000 they are recommending is the amount that they came up with when looking at possible property tax and sales tax that would be coming in from this business project. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Recommend to the City Council the LB840 Application from Samuel Nixon for Nixon Restaurant and Property in the amount of $47,000.00 Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Tom Crisman.
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
3.E. Consider Ordinance 2247 Revoking Amusement Devices 
Discussion:
City Administrator Tom Ourada and City Attorney Anna Burge explained that the state is doing the registration for the amusement devices. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Recommend to the City Council Ordinance 2247 Revoking Amusement Devices Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Tom Crisman.
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
3.F. Consider the Invoice from the Lincoln Partnership For Economic Development in the amount of $2,500.00
Discussion:
City Administrator Tom Ourada explained that every year the City does this. The Lincoln Partnership for Economic Development helps to promote the City of Crete. There have been inquiries from companies about possible economic development projects in the community. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Recommend to the City Council the Invoice from the Lincoln Partnership For Economic Development in the amount of $2,500.00 Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Tom Crisman.
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: 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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