Meeting Agenda
1. Open Meeting
2. Roll Call
3. Consent Agenda
3.A. Approve Meeting Minutes
3.A.1. September 2nd, 2025 City Council Budget Hearing Minutes 
3.A.2. September 2nd, 2025 City Council Minutes 
3.A.3. September 2nd, 2025 Public Works Committee Minutes 
3.A.4. September 2nd, 2025 Finance Committee Minutes 
3.A.5. September 2nd, 2025 Legislative & Economic Development 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. Consider the Application for the Crete Carrier Room Grant from Abby Rogers with the Girl Scout Troop 20770
4.B. Consider the Application for the Crete Carrier Room Grant for the Guatemalan Consulate 
4.C. 2025 Welcoming Week Proclamation 
4.D. Public Hearing to hear testimony for or against the amendment to the PWR & DWD Rental Properties LLC Liquor License. 
4.E. Consider a recommendation to the Liquor Control Commission on the amendment to the PWR & DWD Rental Properties LLC Liquor License. 
4.F. Consider Ordinance 2254 amending Food Truck regulations 
4.G. Consider Resolution 2025-16: A resolution setting the amount of property tax request for fiscal year 2025-2026
4.H. Consider Ordinance 2259 adopting the budget statement as the annual appropriation bill 
4.I. Consider the Application for Special Event Permit SE25-09 for Crete's Great Pumpkin Festival 
4.J. Consider the Application for Prohibited Animal Exception PA-03 for the Pumpkin Festival Petting Zoo. 
4.K. Consider authorizing the Crete Police Department to apply for the Highway Safety Step Grant application. 
4.L. Consider the claims from Crete Ace Hardware in the amount of $3,077.56
4.M. Consider the Pumpkin Festival right-of-way painting downtown 
4.N. Consider Ordinance 2257 Setting Salaries and Wages for FY25-26
4.O. Consider Ordinance 2258 amending Ordinance 2250 increasing camping days at Tuxedo Park to 10 days
4.P. Consider amending the Master Fee Schedule 
4.Q. Consider Resolution 2025-20 Hwy 33 Havlat Memorial Hwy
4.R. Consider the 2025-2026 FOP agreement 
4.S. Consider the Cline Williams Engagement Agreement for Legal Services 
4.T. Consider authorizing the City of Crete to apply for the Innovative Finance and Asset Concession Grant Program.
4.U. Consider advertising for Bids for City of Crete Municipal Airport farm land. 
4.V. Consider Resolution 2025-21 prohibiting parking on the south side of  11th Street between Forest and Boswell Ave
4.W. Consider the Crete, NE Zoning Proposal from Marvin Planning Consultants 
4.X. Consider Resolution 2025-22 all way stop at the intersection of West 13th Street and Tuxedo Park Road
5. Petitions - Communications - Citizen Concerns
6. Officers' Reports
7. Adjournment
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Meeting: September 16, 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
Subject:
3.A.1. September 2nd, 2025 City Council Budget Hearing Minutes 
Attachments:
Subject:
3.A.2. September 2nd, 2025 City Council Minutes 
Attachments:
Subject:
3.A.3. September 2nd, 2025 Public Works Committee Minutes 
Attachments:
Subject:
3.A.4. September 2nd, 2025 Finance Committee Minutes 
Attachments:
Subject:
3.A.5. September 2nd, 2025 Legislative & Economic Development 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. Consider the Application for the Crete Carrier Room Grant from Abby Rogers with the Girl Scout Troop 20770
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved the Application for the Crete Carrier Room Grant from Abby Rogers with the Girl Scout Troop 20770 Carried with a motion by Ashley Newmyer and a second by Dale Strehle.
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Absent
  • Kyle Frans: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.B. Consider the Application for the Crete Carrier Room Grant for the Guatemalan Consulate 
Discussion:
City Administrator Tom Ourada stated that the Guatemalan Consulate will be in Crete for two days to help issue ID cards, passports and birth certificates. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved the Application for the Crete Carrier Room Grant for the Guatemalan Consulate Carried with a motion by Ashley Newmyer and a second by Dale Strehle.
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Absent
  • Kyle Frans: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.C. 2025 Welcoming Week Proclamation 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Mayor Bauer read the 2025 Welcoming Week Proclamation Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Dan Papik.
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Absent
  • Kyle Frans: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.D. Public Hearing to hear testimony for or against the amendment to the PWR & DWD Rental Properties LLC Liquor License. 
Discussion:
City Administrator Tom Ourada stated that PWR & DWD Rental Properties LLC DBA Old Main Bar & Grill is applying for an amendment to their Liquor License. They are adding space for a new bar and creating an area upstairs for a bar and venue space. They are also going to be using the basement. 
Action(s):
Motion 1 Carried:
Opened the Public Hearing at 6:07 p.m. to hear testimony for or against the amendment to the PWR & DWD Rental Properties LLC Liquor License. Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Dan Papik.
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Absent
  • Kyle Frans: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Motion 2 Carried:
Closed the Public Hearing at 6:08 p.m. to hear testimony for or against the amendment to the PWR & DWD Rental Properties LLC Liquor License. Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Dan Papik.
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Absent
  • Kyle Frans: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.E. Consider a recommendation to the Liquor Control Commission on the amendment to the PWR & DWD Rental Properties LLC Liquor License. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved a recommendation to the Liquor Control Commission on the amendment to the PWR & DWD Rental Properties LLC Liquor License. Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Dan Papik.
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Absent
  • Kyle Frans: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Subject:
4.F. Consider Ordinance 2254 amending Food Truck regulations 
Action(s):
Motion 1 Carried:
Introduced Ordinance 2254 and moved that the statutory rule requiring three separate readings be suspended Carried with a motion by Ashley Newmyer and a second by Dale Strehle.
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Absent
  • Kyle Frans: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Motion 2 Carried:
Enact Ordinance 2254 amending Food Truck regulations Carried with a motion by Ashley Newmyer and a second by Dale Strehle.
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Absent
  • Kyle Frans: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.G. Consider Resolution 2025-16: A resolution setting the amount of property tax request for fiscal year 2025-2026
Action(s):
Motion 1 Carried:
Adopt Resolution 2025-16: A resolution setting the amount of property tax request for fiscal year 2025-2026 Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Dan Papik.
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Absent
  • Kyle Frans: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Motion 2 Carried:
Adopt Resolution 2025-16: A resolution setting the amount of property tax request for fiscal year 2025-2026 Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Dan Papik.
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Absent
  • Kyle Frans: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.H. Consider Ordinance 2259 adopting the budget statement as the annual appropriation bill 
Action(s):
Motion 1 Carried:
Introduced Ordinance 2259 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.
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Absent
  • Kyle Frans: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Motion 2 Carried:
Enact Ordinance 2259 adopting the budget statement as the annual appropriation bill Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Dan Papik.
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Absent
  • Kyle Frans: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.I. Consider the Application for Special Event Permit SE25-09 for Crete's Great Pumpkin Festival 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved the Application for Special Event Permit SE25-09 for Crete's Great Pumpkin Festival Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Dan Papik.
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Absent
  • Kyle Frans: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.J. Consider the Application for Prohibited Animal Exception PA-03 for the Pumpkin Festival Petting Zoo. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved the Application for Prohibited Animal Exception PA-03 for the Pumpkin Festival Petting Zoo. Carried with a motion by Dan Papik and a second by Tom Crisman.
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Absent
  • Kyle Frans: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.K. Consider authorizing the Crete Police Department to apply for the Highway Safety Step Grant application. 
Discussion:
Chief of Police Gary Young stated that funds from this grant would help with overtime so that officers can engage in community events and outreach on traffic enforcement. They are applying for $140,000. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved to authorize the Crete Police Department to apply for the Highway Safety Step Grant application. Carried with a motion by Dan Papik and a second by Tom Crisman.
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Absent
  • Kyle Frans: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.L. Consider the claims from Crete Ace Hardware in the amount of $3,077.56
Discussion:
Mayor Dave Bauer voted on this item since Council member Dan Papik abstained. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved the claims from Crete Ace Hardware in the amount of $3,077.56 Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Ashley Newmyer.
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Absent
  • Kyle Frans: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Abstain (With Conflict)
Attachments:
Subject:
4.M. Consider the Pumpkin Festival right-of-way painting downtown 
Discussion:
Mayor Dave Bauer voted on this item since Council member Dale Strehle abstained. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved the Pumpkin Festival right-of-way painting downtown Carried with a motion by Dan Papik and a second by Tom Crisman.
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Absent
  • Kyle Frans: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Abstain (With Conflict)
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Subject:
4.N. Consider Ordinance 2257 Setting Salaries and Wages for FY25-26
Action(s):
Motion 1 Carried:
Introduced Ordinance 2257 and moved that the statutory rule requiring three separate readings be suspended Carried with a motion by Tom Crisman and a second by Dan Papik.
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Absent
  • Kyle Frans: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Motion 2 Carried:
Enact Ordinance 2257 Setting Salaries and Wages for FY25-26 Carried with a motion by Tom Crisman and a second by Dan Papik.
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Absent
  • Kyle Frans: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.O. Consider Ordinance 2258 amending Ordinance 2250 increasing camping days at Tuxedo Park to 10 days
Discussion:
City Administrator Tom Ourada explained this is an amendment to correct a clerical error. 
Action(s):
Motion 1 Carried:
Introduced Ordinance 2258 and moved that the statutory rule requiring three separate readings be suspended Carried with a motion by Dan Papik and a second by Ashley Newmyer.
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Absent
  • Kyle Frans: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Motion 2 Carried:
Enact Ordinance 2258 amending Ordinance 2250 increasing camping days at Tuxedo Park to 10 days Carried with a motion by Dan Papik and a second by Ashley Newmyer.
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Absent
  • Kyle Frans: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.P. Consider amending the Master Fee Schedule 
Discussion:
City Administrator Tom Ourada stated that the amendment to the Master Fee schedule is to the connection charges. Connections or reconnections made during normal working hours from $35.00 to $40.00 and removing the $5.000 collection charge. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved amending the Master Fee Schedule Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Ashley Newmyer.
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Absent
  • Kyle Frans: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.Q. Consider Resolution 2025-20 Hwy 33 Havlat Memorial Hwy
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved Resolution 2025-20 Hwy 33 Havlat Memorial Hwy Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Dan Papik.
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Absent
  • Kyle Frans: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.R. Consider the 2025-2026 FOP agreement 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved the 2025-2026 FOP agreement Carried with a motion by Dan Papik and a second by Tom Crisman.
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Absent
  • Kyle Frans: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.S. Consider the Cline Williams Engagement Agreement for Legal Services 
Discussion:
City Administrator Tom Ourada stated that the Cline Williams Engagement Agreement for Legal Services will be for the time that City Attorney Anna Burge is out on maternity leave. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved the Cline Williams Engagement Agreement for Legal Services Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Dan Papik.
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Absent
  • Kyle Frans: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.T. Consider authorizing the City of Crete to apply for the Innovative Finance and Asset Concession Grant Program.
Discussion:
City Clerk Nancy Tellez explained that there are two different grants available under this program. One is an asset scan that can be used to conduct assessments of multiple existing assets. The other grant is a program of existing assets that can be used to fund tasks related to advancing a program project by conducting pre-construction tasks. City Administrator Tom Ourada added that up to $1 million is offered at 100% federal share (no required non-Federal match). Amounts in excess of $1 million are offered at 50% Federal share. Ourada explained that they are looking at applying for the south Crete property for a Sports and Activity Complex for traffic studies and other transportation-related activities. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved to authorize the City of Crete to apply for the Innovative Finance and Asset Concession Grant Program. Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Dan Papik.
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Absent
  • Kyle Frans: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Subject:
4.U. Consider advertising for Bids for City of Crete Municipal Airport farm land. 
Discussion:
City Administrator Tom Ourada explained that they do this every five years. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved advertising for Bids for City of Crete Municipal Airport farm land. Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Dan Papik.
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Absent
  • Kyle Frans: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Subject:
4.V. Consider Resolution 2025-21 prohibiting parking on the south side of  11th Street between Forest and Boswell Ave
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved Resolution 2025-21 prohibiting parking on the south side of 11th Street between Forest and Boswell Ave Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Dan Papik.
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Absent
  • Kyle Frans: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.W. Consider the Crete, NE Zoning Proposal from Marvin Planning Consultants 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved the Crete, NE Zoning Proposal from Marvin Planning Consultants Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Dan Papik.
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Absent
  • Kyle Frans: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.X. Consider Resolution 2025-22 all way stop at the intersection of West 13th Street and Tuxedo Park Road
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved Resolution 2025-22 all way stop at the intersection of West 13th Street and Tuxedo Park Road Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Dan Papik.
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Absent
  • Kyle Frans: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: 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:
  • Lieutenant Jonas participated in a highway safety panel with other law enforcement officers from across the country. They mentioned that they have heard the work that the Crete Police Department has been doing. Young credited Lieutenant Dawn Jonas as the driving force for the work they are doing.
  • Parks and Recreation Director Liz Cody stated the following:
  • They are doing some renovation work at Northward Park that includes surfacing and drop zones by the slides.
  • Cody thanked Street Supervisor Dillon Aksamit for his help and also stated that neighbors have been supportive of renovation work.
  • The Registration for Martial Arts: Kickin’ It with ATA will be opening.
  • The Celebrate Crete Event will be taking place on Wednesday, September 17th, 2025.
  • Received the League Association of Risk Management (LARM) Grant to update life-saving rescue equipment at Crete Wildwood Pool.
  • Council member Tom Crisman stated that he has noticed movement with repairs to the railroad.
  • Council member Ashley Newmyer asked about the Innovative Finance and Asset concession Grant Program and City Administrator Tom Ourada stated it is through the Department of Transportation’s Build America Bureau.
  • City Administrator Tom Ourada thanked Media Specialist Jenn Lampila and GIS Technician/IT Emerson Aschoff for their help with the surplus auction. Ourada added that they got rid of most of the things and came out on the plus side with $13,000 to $14,000.
  • Representatives from AECOM and COMTO for the Thriving Communities Grant were in Crete to observe Iris Ave, 13th Street and Highway 33 at the intersections of Boswell Ave and Hawthorne Ave. They will be sending their recommendations in about three weeks and a plan for what grants to apply to help with the construction of those projects.
  • The City Park sign will be installed on Wednesday, September 17th, 2025.
  • News 21 from Arizona state had come to Crete months ago to do some interviews and now the Lincoln Journal Star had an article on the things the City of Crete has been doing.
  • The Blue River Raceway will be having their annual Brian Carnes Memorial event on Saturday, September 20th, 2025. This will be a positive impact on economic development with over 140 karts being expected to participate. This year the track will host "The Zaner," honoring 11-year-old racer Zane VanArsdall.
Subject:
7. Adjournment
Discussion:

The meeting adjourned at 6:52 p.m.
 
 

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