Meeting Agenda
1. Open Meeting
2. Roll Call
3. Consent Agenda
3.A. Approve Meeting Minutes
3.A.1. July 7th, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes 
3.A.2. July 7th, 2026 Public Works Committee Minutes 
3.A.3. July 7th, 2026 Finance Committee Minutes 
3.A.4. July 7th, 2026 Legislative Development Committee Minutes 
3.A.5. July 7th, 2026 Parks & Recreation Committee Minutes 
3.A.6. July 7th, 2026 Public Safety Committee 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. Resolution 2026-17 LARM 2026-27 Renewal Proposal 
4.B. Consider approving the claims from Crete Ace Hardware in the amount of $5,236.26
4.C. Consider the Application for Special Event Permit from Sacred Heart Catholic Church 
4.D. Ordinance 2279 regulate bicycle, E-bikes, minibikes and other motorized recreational transportation and create penalties for violation of these sections 
4.E. Consider the CDBG DTR Project reimbursement payment request 5 Crete24DTR001 for Majo Jewelry
4.F. Consider the Payment Request Packet 4 Crete 24DTR001 
4.G. Consider the Payment Request 4 Crete 24PWI004 
4.H. Consider the LB840 Application from Becerritas 
4.I. Consider authorizing the City of Crete to apply for the FY2027 State Aid Grant Program 
4.J. Consider the Invoice from IES Commercial Inc in the amount of $20,746.00 for the Crete Airport Beacon
4.K. Consider naming of new street to be Yellowwood Ave 
4.L. Consider the Change Order No. 1 from JEO Consulting Group, Inc. for Next Level Concrete, LLC for the 2024 Crete Street and Alley Improvements 
4.M. Consider the Community Policing Development Micro Grant for software for investigation of child exploitation. 
5. Petitions - Communications - Resident Concerns
6. Officers' Reports
7. Adjournment
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Meeting: July 21, 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 Anthony Fitzgerald.
  • Ashley Newmyer: Absent
  • Dan Papik: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
Subject:
3.A. Approve Meeting Minutes
Subject:
3.A.1. July 7th, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes 
Attachments:
Subject:
3.A.2. July 7th, 2026 Public Works Committee Minutes 
Attachments:
Subject:
3.A.3. July 7th, 2026 Finance Committee Minutes 
Attachments:
Subject:
3.A.4. July 7th, 2026 Legislative Development Committee Minutes 
Attachments:
Subject:
3.A.5. July 7th, 2026 Parks & Recreation Committee Minutes 
Attachments:
Subject:
3.A.6. July 7th, 2026 Public Safety 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:
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. Resolution 2026-17 LARM 2026-27 Renewal Proposal 
Discussion:
Mayor Dave Bauer added that this is the 2026-2027 Renewal Resolution 2026-17 with LARM which stands for the League Association of Risk Management. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Adopt Resolution 2026-17 LARM 2026-27 Renewal Proposal with the 180 day and 3 year commitment, 5% discount. Carried with a motion by Kyle Frans and a second by Anthony Fitzgerald.
  • Ashley Newmyer: Absent
  • Dan Papik: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.B. Consider approving the claims from Crete Ace Hardware in the amount of $5,236.26
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved the claims from Crete Ace Hardware in the amount of $5,236.26 Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Tom Crisman.
  • Ashley Newmyer: Absent
  • Dan Papik: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.C. Consider the Application for Special Event Permit from Sacred Heart Catholic Church 
Discussion:
City Administrator Tom Ourada explained that this Special Event Permit is from Sacred Heart Catholic Church for their food festival and they are asking for part of 14th street to be closed off behind the St. James School. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved the Application for Special Event Permit from Sacred Heart Catholic Church Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Anthony Fitzgerald.
  • Ashley Newmyer: Absent
  • Dan Papik: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.D. Ordinance 2279 regulate bicycle, E-bikes, minibikes and other motorized recreational transportation and create penalties for violation of these sections 
Discussion:
City Attorney Anna Burge explained the Ordinance 2279 and Mayor Dave Bauer added that the main reason for this ordinance is children's safety.  Resident concerns were expressed related to this topic from Travis Coe 1605 Code Ave, Xochitl Boughtin, Ronald Fink 1235 Jasmine Ave, and Dorthy Forbes 529 Grove Ave. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved the second reading of 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 Dale Strehle and a second by Anthony Fitzgerald.
  • Ashley Newmyer: Absent
  • Dan Papik: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.E. Consider the CDBG DTR Project reimbursement payment request 5 Crete24DTR001 for Majo Jewelry
Discussion:
City Administrator Tom Ourada explained that this is the payment request #5 for the drawdown for the Downtown Revitalization Phase IV project. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved the CDBG DTR Project reimbursement payment request 5 Crete24DTR001 for Majo Jewelry Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Kyle Frans.
  • Ashley Newmyer: Absent
  • Dan Papik: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.F. Consider the Payment Request Packet 4 Crete 24DTR001 
Discussion:
City Administrator Tom Ourada stated that this is the 24DTR001 Payment Request #4 for the Downtown Revitalization Phase  IV project. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved the Payment Request Packet 4 Crete 24DTR001 Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Kyle Frans.
  • Ashley Newmyer: Absent
  • Dan Papik: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.G. Consider the Payment Request 4 Crete 24PWI004 
Discussion:
City Administrator Tom Ourada explained that this is the 24PWI004 Payment Request #4 and the 24PWI004 SENDD GA & CM Expenses for the pavement project. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved the Payment Request 4 Crete 24PWI004 Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Kyle Frans.
  • Ashley Newmyer: Absent
  • Dan Papik: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.H. Consider the LB840 Application from Becerritas 
Discussion:
City Administrator Tom Ourada explained that this application went to the LB840 Advisory Board and they recommended it to the City Council. The Legislative/Development Committee also made a recommendation to the City Council. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved the LB840 Application from Becerritas Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Kyle Frans.
  • Ashley Newmyer: Absent
  • Dan Papik: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.I. Consider authorizing the City of Crete to apply for the FY2027 State Aid Grant Program 
Discussion:
City Administrator Tom Ourada explained that this is for the FY2027 State Aid Grant Program with the NDOT Division of Aeronautics. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved to authorize the City of Crete to apply for the FY2027 State Aid Grant Program Carried with a motion by Anthony Fitzgerald and a second by Dale Strehle.
  • Ashley Newmyer: Absent
  • Dan Papik: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
Subject:
4.J. Consider the Invoice from IES Commercial Inc in the amount of $20,746.00 for the Crete Airport Beacon
Discussion:
City Administrator Tom Ourada explained that the City of Crete applied for the State Aid Grant Program for the Airport Beacon. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved the Invoice from IES Commercial Inc in the amount of $20,746.00 for the Crete Airport Beacon Carried with a motion by Anthony Fitzgerald and a second by Dale Strehle.
  • Ashley Newmyer: Absent
  • Dan Papik: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.K. Consider naming of new street to be Yellowwood Ave 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved the naming of new street to be Yellowwood Ave Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Anthony Fitzgerald.
  • Ashley Newmyer: Absent
  • Dan Papik: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
Subject:
4.L. Consider the Change Order No. 1 from JEO Consulting Group, Inc. for Next Level Concrete, LLC for the 2024 Crete Street and Alley Improvements 
Discussion:
City Administrator Tom Ourada explained that this change order included a tree removal and Oak Ave to Norman Ave Alley changes. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved the Change Order No. 1 from JEO Consulting Group, Inc. for Next Level Concrete, LLC for the 2024 Crete Street and Alley Improvements Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Anthony Fitzgerald.
  • Ashley Newmyer: Absent
  • Dan Papik: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.M. Consider the Community Policing Development Micro Grant for software for investigation of child exploitation. 
Discussion:
Police Captain Jon Pucket explained that this is for the digital software they use for investigations.
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved the Community Policing Development Micro Grant for software for investigation of child exploitation. Carried with a motion by Tom Crisman and a second by Kyle Frans.
  • Ashley Newmyer: Absent
  • Dan Papik: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
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.
Discussion:
Travis Coe who lives at 1605 Code Ave addressed the City Council and stated that he had sent emails to multiple people in regards to street work being done by Code Ave. He wanted to know what is going on since there are temporary no parking signs and it would be nice for someone to get back to him. City Administrator Tom Ourada stated that he spoke to the Street Supervisor and he was going to make contact with Coe.
 
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:
Police Captain Jon Pucket explained that they have been doing the nuisance process differently with Code Enforcement Officer Hermes Trujillo. These changes will help to expedite the process.
  • Council member Anthony Fitzgerald thanked Captain Pucket and City Attorney Anna Burge and City Administrator Tom Ourada for making these changes to the nuisance process.
  • Mayor Dave Bauer stated that the goal is to get all these properties cleaned up and with these changes the City is making strides towards that goal. Bauer added that people may not realize that when City Attorney Anna Burge sends people a nuisance property letter they are willing cooperate and work with the City to clean up their properties.
  • Library Director Jessica Wilkinson provided Mayor Bauer and the City Council a handout with information on how much the library has saved  people in Crete with resources in the library such as checking out books and DVDs. Wilkinson stated that the savings have been about $972,000 for the 2024-2025 year and that doesn’t account for using the meeting rooms and programs are not calculated into that. Wilkinson added that the summer reading program is going well and their original reading goal was 3,000 books and children have already read over 11,000 books. They are thinking that by the end of the program that number will be closer to 15,000 books.
  • Parks and Recreation Director, Liz Cody reported that following a successful county fair, the city will resume campground fee collection and enforcement in Tuxedo Park on Wednesday, July 22nd.  The pool will be celebrating shark week the week of July 27th for our final week of the season, and Flag football program enrolment opens on July 27th.
  • Building Inspector Trent Griffin provided and explained the June 2026 Permit Log.
  • Council member Anthony Fitzgerald asked City Administrator Tom Ourada if there was a tentative start date on the airport hangar project. Ourada explained that on July 20th, 2026 there was a pre-construction meeting for the construction of the 2-Bay Box Hangar and Approach at the Crete Municipal Airport. Ourada explained that the contractor has to provide concrete pavement specifications for the FAA to review and approve. Ourada further stated that once the notice to proceed is granted the project will start and it will most likely be sometime in August.
  • Council member Tom Crisman asked if there have been any updates on the Main Ave railroad crossing and Ourada stated that there have not been any updates. Crisman also mentioned that there are weeds growing around the light poles in the downtown area. Mayor Dave Bauer explained that there is a Downtown Business District and the areas where those weeds are growing are not in the district. The goal would be to expand the district and that way all of downtown would have snow removal and weed control. Ourada stated that by city ordinance property owners are responsible for removing weeds.
  • City Administrator Tom Ourada stated the following:
  • The decibel meter located in the conference room is to help monitor noise levels. There was council discussion on placing a couple of the decibel meters in different areas of town with surveillance cameras to help police officers identify people who are driving with an excessively loud exhaust.
  • The next Nuisance Board Hearings will be on Wednesday, July 29th, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. and there are at least 5 properties.
  • There was a meeting today with the planning consultant on zoning. Ourada stated that the first draft is over 300 pages of zoning and there are many pictures and definitions of terms. Once that is ready it will go to the Planning Commission and then Council Committee and then to the City Council for ratification.
  • Ourada has been working with Finance Director Wendy Thomas on a budget timeline. The first part of August will be meeting with the different departments to talk about their needs. Then there will be conversations with the elected officials while keeping in mind the Municipal Equalization Fund issues that we have to deal with. We will get the assessed value for the community around the third week in August.
  • Had a preliminary meeting with the planners on south Crete Sports Complex area. Ourada stated that there are 5-year short term plans and 25-year long term plans. Ourada stated that the planning work is completely covered by a Brownsfield grant.
  • Mayor Dave Bauer thanked all the departments that helped with the county fair and thanked the Police Department and City Attorney Anna Burge for their work with the nuisance properties. Bauer stated that has been a goal of his to clean up the city.
Attachments:
Subject:
7. Adjournment
Discussion:
The meeting adjourned at 6:55 p.m.
 

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