Meeting Agenda
1. Open Meeting
2. Roll Call
3. Items of Business
3.A. Consider the Pumpkin Festival right-of-way painting downtown 
3.B. Consider Resolution 2025-20 Hwy 33 Havlat Memorial Hwy
3.C. Consider the Application for Special Event Permit SE25-09 for Crete's Great Pumpkin Festival 
3.D. Consider advertising for Bids for City of Crete Municipal Airport farm land. 
3.E. Consider Resolution 2025-21 prohibiting parking on the south side of 11th Street between Forest and Boswell Ave
3.F. Consider the Crete, NE Zoning Proposal from Marvin Planning Consultants 
3.G. Consider Resolution 2025-22 4-way stop at the intersection of West 13th Street and Tuxedo Park Road
4. Officers' Reports
5. Adjournment
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Meeting: September 16, 2025 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. Consider the Pumpkin Festival right-of-way painting downtown 
Discussion:
There was discussion about where the pumpkins would be painted downtown. This would be taken to the full Council. 
Subject:
3.B. Consider Resolution 2025-20 Hwy 33 Havlat Memorial Hwy
Discussion:
After further discussion, the Public Works Committee has no problem with this. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Recommendation was made to the City Council to approve Resolution 2025-20 Hwy 33 Havlat Memorial Hwy. Carried with a motion by Dan Papik and a second by Dale Strehle.
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Absent
  • Dan Papik: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
3.C. Consider the Application for Special Event Permit SE25-09 for Crete's Great Pumpkin Festival 
Discussion:
There was a discussion about Crete's Great Pumpkin Festival. It will be similar to last year, just that the set-up of where things will be at is a little different this year. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Recommendation was made to the City Council to approve application for Special Event Permit SE25-09 for Crete's Great Pumpkin Festival. Carried with a motion by Dan Papik and a second by Dale Strehle.
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Absent
  • Dan Papik: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
3.D. Consider advertising for Bids for City of Crete Municipal Airport farm land. 
Discussion:
City Administrator, Tom Ourada, discussed how this would be for two general areas and the City would need authorization to advertise for leases. The City advertises every time and the leases every 5 years.
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Recommendation was made to the City Council to approve advertising for Bids for the City of Crete Municipal Airport farm land. Carried with a motion by Dan Papik and a second by Dale Strehle.
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Absent
  • Dan Papik: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
Subject:
3.E. Consider Resolution 2025-21 prohibiting parking on the south side of 11th Street between Forest and Boswell Ave
Discussion:
City Administrator, Tom Ourada, discussed how this is just for the one block. There was further discussion about how this would be easier for snow removal, entrance on to Boswell and side visibility. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Recommendation was made to the City Council to approve Resolution 2025-21 prohibiting parking on the south side of 11th Street between Forest and Boswell Ave. Carried with a motion by Dan Papik and a second by Dale Strehle.
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Absent
  • Dan Papik: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
3.F. Consider the Crete, NE Zoning Proposal from Marvin Planning Consultants 
Discussion:
City Administrator, Tom Ourada, discussed how the City got information from other cities that have good zoning regulations. Tom does believe that Marvin Planning Consultants would be able to zone for Crete and do a good job. It is not in the budget, but it is in the reserve. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Recommendation was made to the City Council to approve Crete, NE Zoning Proposal from Marvin Planning Consultants. Carried with a motion by Dan Papik and a second by Dale Strehle.
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Absent
  • Dan Papik: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
3.G. Consider Resolution 2025-22 4-way stop at the intersection of West 13th Street and Tuxedo Park Road
Discussion:
City Administrator, Tom Ourada, discussed this is the East entrance to Tuxedo Park and the stop signs would be on the east and west. There is no sight visibility with the new building that is there now, and the all-way stop will help slow traffic down. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Recommendation was made to the City Council to approve Resolution 2025-22 4-way stop at the intersection of West 13th Street and Tuxedo Park Road. Carried with a motion by Dan Papik and a second by Dale Strehle.
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Absent
  • 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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