Meeting Agenda
1. Open Meeting
2. Roll Call
3. Consent Agenda
3.A. Approve Meeting Minutes
3.A.1. June 16, 2026 City Council Minutes
3.A.2. June 16th, 2026 Public Works Committee Minutes 
3.A.3. June 16th, 2026 Finance Committee Minutes 
3.A.4. June 16th, 2026 Legislative Development Committee Minutes 
3.A.5. June 16th, 2026 Parks & Recreation Committee Minutes 
3.B. Accept the City Treasurer's Report
3.C. Approve the Payment of Claims Against the City
3.D. Mayor's appointment of Jennifer Robison to the Planning Commission
3.E. Mayor's appointment of Adam Bauer to the Business Improvement District Board 
3.F. Mayor's appointment of Jim Crouse to the Library Advisory Board 
3.G. Mayor's appointment of Amanda Lopez to the Library Advisory Board 
3.H. Mayor's appointment of Ken Marvin to the Economic Development Advisory Committee 
3.I. Mayor's appointment of Manuel Dimas to the Economic Development Advisory Committee 
3.J. Mayor's appointment of Liz Umana to the Economic Development Advisory Committee 
4. Items of Business
4.A. Public Hearing to hear testimony in favor of and in opposition to and to answer questions in relation to the following proposed Zoning Change Request. Parcel ID: 760144138 I1 to C2. 
4.B. Consider the proposed Zoning Change Request. Parcel ID: 760144138 I1 to C2. 
4.C. Public Hearing to hear testimony in favor of and in opposition to and to answer questions in relation to the following proposed Zoning Change Request A Tract of Land Being Part of Outlot "A", Dittmer Estates Addition Located In The Northeast Quarter Of Section 26, Township 8 North, Range 4 East Of The 6th P.M., City of Crete, Saline County, Nebraska, C1 to R3 
4.D. Consider the proposed Zoning Change Request A Tract of Land Being Part of Outlot "A", Dittmer Estates Addition Located In The Northeast Quarter Of Section 26, Township 8 North, Range 4 East Of The 6th P.M., City of Crete, Saline County, Nebraska, C1 to R3 
4.E. Public Hearing to hear testimony in favor of and in opposition to and answer questions in relation to amending the Future Land Use Map 
4.F. Consider amending the Future Land Use Map 
4.G. Public Works utility account write- off 
4.H. Public Works unclaimed property 
4.I. Consider declaring surplus bricks for sale 
4.J. Updated Scope and Fee Crete Park Concept Services 
4.K. Ordinance 2278 renumbering codes created in Ordinance 2277 
4.L. Ordinance 2279 regulate bicycle, E-bikes, minibikes and other motorized recreational transportation and create penalties for violation of these sections 
4.M. Southeast Nebraska Development District FY27 Membership 
4.N. Resolution 2026-16 authorizing mayor to sign Crete Area Medical Center MOU
4.O. Consider the Memorandum of Understanding Between The City of Crete and Crete Area Medical Center to the commitment to provide health care services to all patients regardless of financial ability 
5. Petitions - Communications - Resident Concerns
6. Officers' Reports
7. Adjournment
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Meeting: July 7, 2026 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.
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved the Consent Agenda 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. Approve Meeting Minutes
Subject:
3.A.1. June 16, 2026 City Council Minutes
Attachments:
Subject:
3.A.2. June 16th, 2026 Public Works Committee Minutes 
Attachments:
Subject:
3.A.3. June 16th, 2026 Finance Committee Minutes 
Attachments:
Subject:
3.A.4. June 16th, 2026 Legislative Development Committee Minutes 
Attachments:
Subject:
3.A.5. June 16th, 2026 Parks & Recreation Committee 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:
3.D. Mayor's appointment of Jennifer Robison to the Planning Commission
Subject:
3.E. Mayor's appointment of Adam Bauer to the Business Improvement District Board 
Subject:
3.F. Mayor's appointment of Jim Crouse to the Library Advisory Board 
Subject:
3.G. Mayor's appointment of Amanda Lopez to the Library Advisory Board 
Subject:
3.H. Mayor's appointment of Ken Marvin to the Economic Development Advisory Committee 
Subject:
3.I. Mayor's appointment of Manuel Dimas to the Economic Development Advisory Committee 
Subject:
3.J. Mayor's appointment of Liz Umana to the Economic Development Advisory Committee 
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. Public Hearing to hear testimony in favor of and in opposition to and to answer questions in relation to the following proposed Zoning Change Request. Parcel ID: 760144138 I1 to C2. 
Discussion:
City Administrator Tom Ourada explained that this is a continuation of the action the City Council took and this is the lot that was inadvertently omitted. This did go to the Planning Commission at their last meeting, and they accepted and recommenced it to the City Council for consideration. 
Action(s):
Motion 1 Carried:
Opened the Public Hearing at 6:02 p.m. to hear testimony in favor of and in opposition to and to answer questions in relation to the following proposed Zoning Change Request. Parcel ID: 760144138 I1 to C2. 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
Motion 2 Carried:
Closed the Public Hearing at 6:03 p.m. to hear testimony in favor of and in opposition to and to answer questions in relation to the following proposed Zoning Change Request. Parcel ID: 760144138 I1 to C2. 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.B. Consider the proposed Zoning Change Request. Parcel ID: 760144138 I1 to C2. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved the proposed Zoning Change Request. Parcel ID: 760144138 I1 to C2. 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.C. Public Hearing to hear testimony in favor of and in opposition to and to answer questions in relation to the following proposed Zoning Change Request A Tract of Land Being Part of Outlot "A", Dittmer Estates Addition Located In The Northeast Quarter Of Section 26, Township 8 North, Range 4 East Of The 6th P.M., City of Crete, Saline County, Nebraska, C1 to R3 
Discussion:
City Administrator Tom Ourada explained that the Developer Ron Ditter who is present for the meeting has submitted a preliminary plat and final plat and zoning change request. This was taken to the Planning Commission because the developer isn't allowed to do the plats under the current zoning. The process is to reconsider the zoning at the Planning Commission and then Council level. Once the zoning is changed then if the plats conform which they would to R3 then he would proceed with that. 
Council member Anthony Fitzgerald stated he had a question about in the past the council approving properties abutting like zoning and if this would create any issues in the future. Ourada stated that they typically try to have like zoning but state law allows principal zoning uses that are similar to abut each other. 
Action(s):
Motion 1 Carried:
Opened the Public Hearing at 6:04 p.m. to hear testimony in favor of and in opposition to and to answer questions in relation to the following proposed Zoning Change Request A Tract of Land Being Part of Outlot "A", Dittmer Estates Addition Located In The Northeast Quarter Of Section 26, Township 8 North, Range 4 East Of The 6th P.M., City of Crete, Saline County, Nebraska, C1 to R3 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
Motion 2 Carried:
Closed the Public Hearing at 6:06 p.m. to hear testimony in favor of and in opposition to and to answer questions in relation to the following proposed Zoning Change Request A Tract of Land Being Part of Outlot "A", Dittmer Estates Addition Located In The Northeast Quarter Of Section 26, Township 8 North, Range 4 East Of The 6th P.M., City of Crete, Saline County, Nebraska, C1 to R3 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.D. Consider the proposed Zoning Change Request A Tract of Land Being Part of Outlot "A", Dittmer Estates Addition Located In The Northeast Quarter Of Section 26, Township 8 North, Range 4 East Of The 6th P.M., City of Crete, Saline County, Nebraska, C1 to R3 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved the proposed Zoning Change Request A Tract of Land Being Part of Outlot "A", Dittmer Estates Addition Located In The Northeast Quarter Of Section 26, Township 8 North, Range 4 East Of The 6th P.M., City of Crete, Saline County, Nebraska, C1 to R3 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. Public Hearing to hear testimony in favor of and in opposition to and answer questions in relation to amending the Future Land Use Map 
Discussion:
City Administrator Tom Ourada stated that by state law towns that adopt a comprehensive plan are required when they amend their zoning to amend their Future Land Use Map to reflect the zoning changes. 
Action(s):
Motion 1 Carried:
Opened the Public Hearing at 6:07 p.m. to hear testimony in favor of and in opposition to and answer questions in relation to amending the Future Land Use Map 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
Motion 2 Carried:
Closed the Public Hearing at 6:08 p.m. to hear testimony in favor of and in opposition to and answer questions in relation to amending the Future Land Use Map 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 amending the Future Land Use Map 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved to amend the Future Land Use Map 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.G. Public Works utility account write- off 
Discussion:
Mayor Dave Bauer stated that these were uncollectible fees from the last five years. Bauer explained that during those five years the City has done everything possible to collect those fees. City Administrator Tom Oruada explained that is correct, including attorney involvement and involving a collection agency. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved the public Works utility account write- off 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.H. Public Works unclaimed property 
Discussion:
Mayor Dave Bauer stated that this will go to the state, and it gets published in the newspaper for unclaimed property. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved the Public Works unclaimed property 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 declaring surplus bricks for sale 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved to declare surplus bricks for sale at $0.25 a piece on the the surplus website. 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:
4.J. Updated Scope and Fee Crete Park Concept Services 
Discussion:
Mayor Dave Bauer stated that this planning work for the new park project that is being paid in full by grant funds. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved the updated Scope and Fee Crete Park Concept Services Carried with a motion by Anthony Fitzgerald 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.K. Ordinance 2278 renumbering codes created in Ordinance 2277 
Discussion:
City Administrator Tom Ourada stated that we got out of sequence and this is just a correction on the numbering. 
Action(s):
Motion 1 Carried:
Introduced Ordinance 2278 and moved that the statutory rule requiring three separate readings be suspended 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
Motion 2 Carried:
Enact Ordinance 2278 renumbering codes created in Ordinance 2277 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.L. Ordinance 2279 regulate bicycle, E-bikes, minibikes and other motorized recreational transportation and create penalties for violation of these sections 
Discussion:
City Administrator Tom Ourada stated that a lot of this ordinance is already in state law. The City Attorney borrowed portions from other municipalities to come up with an ordinance that would work. This went to Public Safety Committee. Mayor Dave Bauer added that what brought all of this up was and is important for the public to know is that there are a lot of concerns in Crete on these bikes and it is important to handle this properly. The City Council is approving this on the first reading and there will be two more meetings where the public can come and voice their concerns. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved the first reading for Ordinance 2279 regulate bicycle, E-bikes, minibikes and other motorized recreational transportation and create penalties for violation of these sections 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.M. Southeast Nebraska Development District FY27 Membership 
Discussion:
City Administrator Tom Ourada stated that this is something that the City considers annually and Council member Ashley Newmyer stated the Legislative/Development Committee reviewed this and the biggest benefit we get from this membership is they write and find grants. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved the Southeast Nebraska Development District FY27 Membership Carried with a motion by Ashley Newmyer 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.N. Resolution 2026-16 authorizing mayor to sign Crete Area Medical Center MOU
Discussion:
City Administrator Tom Ourada stated that we enter into MOUs from time to time. We believe he had entered into this agreement over a decade ago but we have not found any written proof by either party. This was brought to us to reaffirm. Crete Area Medical Center CEO Julie Lacy stated that is the story behind it and in addition this is a requirement for the program. The legal team suggested that they do a refresh of the MOU and bring it to the City Council for consideration. Mayor Dave Bauer stated that this program was started back in 2013. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Adopted Resolution 2026-16 authorizing mayor to sign Crete Area Medical Center MOU 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.O. Consider the Memorandum of Understanding Between The City of Crete and Crete Area Medical Center to the commitment to provide health care services to all patients regardless of financial ability 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved the Memorandum of Understanding Between The City of Crete and Crete Area Medical Center to the commitment to provide health care services to all patients regardless of financial ability 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:
5. Petitions - Communications - Resident Concerns
Rationale:
  • Resident 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:
  • Noah Zach was awarded the Nebraska American Legion Law Enforcement Officer of the Year and he is a excellent representative of the City of Crete.
  • Zach has been helping with the car seat initiative and in June there were 9 car seats given out and 14 car seat checks with Sixpence and McKinney-Vento. There will be another car seat event in September.
  • Young provided a summary of the event that took place at Tuxedo Park with an individual that had a camper made from an armored car and was threating to kill an officer.
  • Young thanked the collaboration of assistance with this event of the Nebraska SWAT, State Patrol, Saline County Sheriffs Office, Lancaster County, and the Crete Volunteer Fire Department.
  • Parks and Recreation Director Liz Cody stated the following:
  • Staff are performing daily checks (M-F) on campground areas.
  • Working park and facility maintenance issues
  • Additional signage is being posted for dumping, parking, etc.
  • Thanked the Council for the Ordinance on the e-bikes and mini bikes.
  • Mayor’s Day at the Wildwood Pool will be Sunday July 12th, 2026 - free admission during open hours.
  • End of season pooch party on Aug. 2nd 3-4pm.
  • We thank Coach Martin for her 4 years as head swim coach and are seeking a new swim coach for next season.
  • Adult Co-Ed Softball registration until July 24th.
  • IRA UCF Grant coordinator visits Crete on Wed. July 8th to review sites for upcoming grant funded tree work. 
  • City Administrator Tom Ourada stated the following:
  • The warning stickers for the Ordinance on cryptocurrency are in and will be distributed to the businesses in town that have crypto ATM or Bitcoin ATM. Dr. Sarah Brown and possibly Crete News will be going as well.
  • The City of Crete did not get the BUILD grant which an application had been submitted or an overpass.
  • The City has submitted multiple other grants including the Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safey Improvements (CRISI) Grant.
  • Working with Nebraska Department of Transportation Infrastructure HUB on the Reconnecting Community grant that the City of Crete was awarded for a planning grant for a pedestrian bridge.
  • Ourada and Mayor Bauer received a letter from Dr. Tom King who is the President of the Library Advisory Board and Chair of the Historic Preservation Commission. He is resigning from that board and commission since he is moving out of Crete.
  • The City of Crete is working on the recertification for the Economic Development Community certification. The city does that every five years.
  • Keno has been strong the last couple months.
  • Sales tax is steady. Year to date the City has refunded about $24,000 as part of the State’s incentive program.
  • We are about 3.86% below what we were last year but 2% ahead of budget and we are stable.
  • We are working on the new street dedication. 11th street is going through and then there will be a street in front of Blue River Meats dedicated by the various owners. Ourada stated to the Council that they can ponder a street name that starts with the letter x or y. It would be tree name to keep it consistent. Ourada stated that some name options would be presented to the council to vote on.
  • A new Human Resources Director has been hired, and she will be starting on August 3rd, 2026.
  • Council member Anthony Fitzgerald asked about the next nuisance hearing on Wednesday, July 29th, 2026 and if there will be meetings on a more regular basis. Ourada stated that has been addressed and hearings will be held if there are enough nuisances.
  • Mayor Dave Bauer stated that the Crete Fireworks show was great. Bauer added that it has been great to see all the departments helping each other and working together.
Subject:
7. Adjournment
Discussion:
The meeting adjourned at 6:46 p.m.
 

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