Meeting Agenda
1. Open Meeting
2. Roll Call
3. Items of Business
3.A. Consider the application from TML Properties for a R-3 Special Exception permit request at 307 E 12th St for a sign 
3.B. JEO discussing 2025 New Well and Transmission Main 
3.C. WAPA Agreement 
3.D. Draft Preliminary Scope of Work Crete, NE-BNSF Railway Corridor Highway/Rail Grade Crossing Safety Study Project 
3.E. Burlington Estates Improvements 
3.F. Blue Acres Drive Paving 
3.G. Waste Connections draft agreement 
3.H. Consider changing the Bid letting date for Crete Street & Alley Improvements from November 6th, 2025 to November 13th, 2025 at 10:00am
3.I. Consider the Jelinek Addition Administrative Subdivision 
3.J. Discuss the Land Development, Planning, Zoning Application from Allen Agency, Inc requesting a variance for a house located at 315 W 10th St to allow an egress window on west side of the residence. 
3.K. Executive session discussing property purchase 
4. Officers' Reports
5. Adjournment
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Meeting: October 21, 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 application from TML Properties for a R-3 Special Exception permit request at 307 E 12th St for a sign 
Discussion:
City Administrator, Tom Ourada, discussed that this will require a permit because of the way it is zoned, and will need to have a special exception permit. The Council will have to take action on every finding for this permit. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Recommendation was made to the City Council to review the application from TML Properties for a R-3 Special Exception permit request at 307 E. 12th St. for a sign. Carried with a motion by Anthony Fitzgerald and a second by Dale Strehle.
  • Dan Papik: Absent
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
3.B. JEO discussing 2025 New Well and Transmission Main 
Discussion:
JEO representative discussed the final plans for the new well and transmission main, as well as the permits needed. 
Subject:
3.C. WAPA Agreement 
Discussion:
City Administrator, Tom Ourada, discussed how WAPA had not sent their regular agreement; they have only sent the drafts. 
Action(s):
Motion Tabled:
Recommendation to the City Council to table the WAPA Agreement. Tabled with a motion by Anthony Fitzgerald and a second by Dale Strehle.
  • Dan Papik: Absent
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
3.D. Draft Preliminary Scope of Work Crete, NE-BNSF Railway Corridor Highway/Rail Grade Crossing Safety Study Project 
Discussion:
City Administrator, Tom Ourada, discussed how Burlington wanted to do a study, which potentially can result in a pedestrian and/or car overpass and a quiet zone. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Recommendation was made to the City Council to proceed with the Draft Preliminary Scope of Work Crete, NE-BNSF Railway Corridor Highway/Rail Grade Crossing Safety Study Project Carried with a motion by Anthony Fitzgerald and a second by Dale Strehle.
  • Dan Papik: Absent
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
3.E. Burlington Estates Improvements 
Discussion:
City Administrator, Tom Ourada, discussed how this is not ready yet and will need to be tabled.
Action(s):
Motion Tabled:
Recommendation was made to the City Council to table the Burlington Estates Improvements until more information is received. Tabled with a motion by Anthony Fitzgerald and a second by Dale Strehle.
  • Dan Papik: Absent
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
3.F. Blue Acres Drive Paving 
Discussion:
City Administrator, Tom Ourada, discussed the complaints received about Blue Acres Drive. Tom stated that he was not sure the surrounding businesses would proceed with this. After further discussion, an assessment schedule will be given to property owners at Blue Acres Drive. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Recommendation was made to the City Council to present the assessment schedule to the property owners at Blue Acres Driv. Carried with a motion by Anthony Fitzgerald and a second by Dale Strehle.
  • Dan Papik: Absent
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
3.G. Waste Connections draft agreement 
Discussion:
City Administrator, Tom Ourada, discussed how there are several changes in the agreement and some City protections that were taken out. The draft agreement will be sent back to Waste Connections with changes that the City wants to keep from the original agreement. 
Action(s):
Motion Tabled:
Recommendation was made to the City Council to table the Waste Connections draft agreement. Tabled with a motion by Anthony Fitzgerald and a second by Dale Strehle.
  • Dan Papik: Absent
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
3.H. Consider changing the Bid letting date for Crete Street & Alley Improvements from November 6th, 2025 to November 13th, 2025 at 10:00am
Discussion:
City Administrator, Tom Ourada, discussed how the City received the notice late; if we changed, it would be out for 3 weeks rather than 1 week. 
 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Recommendation was made to the City Council to change the Bid letting date for Crete Street & Alley Improvements from November 6th, 2025 to November 13th, 2025 at 10:00am. Carried with a motion by Anthony Fitzgerald and a second by Dale Strehle.
  • Dan Papik: Absent
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
Subject:
3.I. Consider the Jelinek Addition Administrative Subdivision 
Discussion:
City Administrator, Tom Ourada, explained this would be the third version, and the change was not right. The owner certificate should be the Personal Representative of the Estate. That is the only thing that needs to be updated to proceed. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Recommendation was made to the City Council to approve the Jelinek Addition Administrative Subdivision. Carried with a motion by Anthony Fitzgerald and a second by Dale Strehle.
  • Dan Papik: Absent
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
3.J. Discuss the Land Development, Planning, Zoning Application from Allen Agency, Inc requesting a variance for a house located at 315 W 10th St to allow an egress window on west side of the residence. 
Discussion:
City Administrator, Tom Ourada, discussed how Allen Agency, Inc requested a variance because he wanted to make a zone change that does not comply with the City's zoning and building codes. There is no zoning that he can be in that will allow an egress window to allow a bedroom in the basement. This location is also below the floodway. 
Attachments:
Subject:
3.K. Executive session discussing property purchase 
Discussion:
Dale Strehle made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss property purchase with the full council, Tom Ourada, Alison Janecek Borer, Dave Bauer, and Nancy Tellez at 5:38 p.m. Dale Strehle motioned and Anthony Fitzgerald seconded to exit executive session at 5:49 p.m.
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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