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Meeting Agenda
1. Open Meeting
2. Roll Call
3. Items of Business
3.A. Request to have carry out parking designation Old Main 
3.B. Nuisance Property Discussion 
3.C. Consider the Denton water/wastewater Interlocal Agreement 
3.D. Apply for Community Development Block Grant for a portion of 15th Street 
4. Officers' Reports
5. Adjournment
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Meeting: June 2, 2026 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. Request to have carry out parking designation Old Main 
Discussion:
After further discussion, the parking designation for Old Main was denied. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Recommendation was made to the City Council to deny the parking designation for Old Main. Carried with a motion by Anthony Fitzgerald and a second by Dan Papik.
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
Subject:
3.B. Nuisance Property Discussion 
Discussion:
Council member Dale Strehle discussed how a resident suggested putting the link to the nuisance code on the city bill and the Crete News as a reminder for residents. The City does let residents know to go to the Crete website to look for general information, as well as city codes. Further discussion was held on different examples of nuisance property and how it's resolved and addressed. 
Subject:
3.C. Consider the Denton water/wastewater Interlocal Agreement 
Discussion:
City Administrator, Tom Ourada, discussed how the City has worked with Denton for 5-6 years. The City does testing for Denton, so an Interlocal Agreement would be a good benefit to Denton and also helps the City. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Recommendation was made to the City Council to approve Denton water/wastewater Interlocal Agreement. Carried with a motion by Anthony Fitzgerald and a second by Dan Papik.
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
3.D. Apply for Community Development Block Grant for a portion of 15th Street 
Discussion:
City Administrator, Tom Ourada, discussed that about three years ago, the City sent out an estimated cost to residents on 15th Street, and many did not agree. The City is now eligible for a Block Grant that could help cover part. There are three options on 15th Street that the City is looking to apply the Block Grant to. The City would have to start by entering a cost that would be eligible for the Block Grant. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Recommendation was made to the City Council to approve Community Development Block Grant for a portion of 15th Street. 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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