Meeting Agenda
1. Open Meeting
2. Roll Call
3. Consent Agenda
3.A. Meeting Minutes
3.A.1. October 1st, 2025 Meeting Minutes 
3.B. Financial Report
4. Special Order of Business
4.A. City of Crete Economic Development Plan
4.A.1. Status of Investments with Performance Requirements
4.A.2. Housing
4.B. Applications for Consideration
4.B.1. Consider the LB840 Application from Tom and Vicki Sorensen
4.B.2. Consider the LB840 Application from Saline Medical Specialties 
4.B.3. Consider the LB840 Application from Dollarama Remodeling and Solutions LLC 
4.B.4. Consider the LB840 Application from Cristina's Family Restaurant 
4.C. Application Introductions
5. Officers' Reports
6. Adjournment
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Meeting: October 30, 2025 at 2:00 PM - ED Advisory Board 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 Advisory Board members will be recorded to determine the presence of a quorum for official actions.
Subject:
3. Consent Agenda
Rationale:
The Advisory Board will consider approval of the following items. Explanation may occur for each item and the council may approve and or amend and approve the items listed.
Subject:
3.A. Meeting Minutes
Rationale:
Review the minutes from the previous meeting
Subject:
3.A.1. October 1st, 2025 Meeting Minutes 
Discussion:
Ken Marvin motioned and Liz Umana seconded to approve the October 1st, 2025 meeting minutes. 
Liz Umana: Aye, Manny Dimas: Aye, Jayden Hilkemann: Aye, Ken Marvin: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
3.B. Financial Report
Rationale:
Review monthly financial reports
Discussion:
City Administrator Tom Ourada stated that the Financial Report is current as of today. Ourada explained that the City Council rejected the LB840 Application from Saline Medical Specialties. Ourada spoke to Dr. Gutierrez and explained that he would need to submit a new application. When that application is submitted, it will be on the agenda for the ED/LB840 Advisory Board to review and provide a recommendation to the City Council. 
Subject:
4. Special Order of Business
Rationale:
The Advisory Board may take action to hear testimony in favor of or in opposition to, discuss/limit discussion and take action to approve or disapprove a recommendation to the City Council on any matter presented under this title.
Subject:
4.A. City of Crete Economic Development Plan
Rationale:
Review activities within the scope of the City of Crete Economic Development Plan adopted in 2011 and amended from time to time
Subject:
4.A.1. Status of Investments with Performance Requirements
Rationale:
Review the grant awards with performance requirements
Subject:
4.A.2. Housing
Rationale:
Review housing activities within the scope of the Crete Economic Development Plan
Subject:
4.B. Applications for Consideration
Rationale:
Review applications that have been processed and ready for consideration of recommendations to the City Council
Subject:
4.B.1. Consider the LB840 Application from Tom and Vicki Sorensen
Discussion:
City Administrator Tom Ourada explained that Tom and Vicki Sorensen are submitting the LB840 Application for assistance with funds in the amount of $250,000.00 out of the total cost of $715,517.00. Ourada explained that this is being privately constructed. Tom Sorensen explained that they plan to have the facility for community use for three pickle ball courts, two short basketball courts, and space for community events. Ourada further explained that they are looking at collaboration with Doane University's class of Recreation Management. Students could help and this would be positive for the community. Ourada stated that this application fulfills all the requirements. 
ED/LB840 Advisory Board member Ken Marvin asked Sorensen about the timeline of the project. Sorensen stated that once it gets approved by the City Council they are looking at the concrete being poured this fall and the rest of the construction starting in January. Board member Jayden Hilkemann stated that she is aware of how overbooked the Doane University facilities are and this would be a great addition to the community that students can also use. 

Jayden Hilkemann motioned and Ken Marvin seconded to recommend to the City Council the LB840 Application form Tom and Vicki Sorensen in the amount up to $250,000.00
Liz Umana: Aye, Manny Dimas: Aye, Jayden Hilkemann: Aye, Ken Marvin: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.B.2. Consider the LB840 Application from Saline Medical Specialties 
Discussion:
City Administrator Tom Ourada asked the ED LB840 Advisory Board to table this item. 

Manny Dimas motioned and Ken Marvin seconded to table the LB840 Application from Saline Medical Specialties. 
Liz Umana: Aye, Manny Dimas: Aye, Jayden Hilkemann: Aye, Ken Marvin: Aye
Subject:
4.B.3. Consider the LB840 Application from Dollarama Remodeling and Solutions LLC 
Discussion:
City Administrator Tom Ourada stated that this LB840 Application is from Dollarama Remodeling and Solutions LLC. The applicants would like to purchase tools and a work vehicle for their construction company. The City would try to take first position on the vehicle if there is loan on it then it would be second position. Ourada explained that they are asking for $27,000 in assistance and the total project cost would be around $54,000. Ourada further explained that this would also be job creation as there would be new employment opportunities for two full-time positions. The applicants are currently working in Crete and would be leaving those positions to dedicate full time to their construction company. Ourada also explained that the trades are under resourced.
ED LB840  Board member Ken Marvin asked if there would be a yearly review and Ourada explained that the yearly review is that they have their company and 20% of the loan is forgiven each year. ED LB840 Board Chair Manny Dimas stated that he assumed they would be licensed and bonded and Ourada stated that was right to work in the City and to work in the state. Ourada also explained that any funds the City provides is on receipt or invoice and they would have had to purchase it and then the City reimburses. Yoan Ramon Montero Maseda stated that he is working as an electrician at Smithfield Foods and is studying for his license. 

Ken Marvin motioned and Liz Umana seconded to recommend to the City Council the LB840 Application from Dollarama Remodeling and Solutions LLC in the amount up to $27,000.00
Liz Umana: Aye, Manny Dimas: Aye, Jayden Hilkemann: Aye, Ken Marvin: Aye
 
Attachments:
Subject:
4.B.4. Consider the LB840 Application from Cristina's Family Restaurant 
Discussion:
City Administrator Tom Ourada explained that this LB840 Application is from Jonathan Lopez with Cristina's Family Restaurant and they are asking for assistance with business expansion and renovation in the amount of $20,000 and the total project cost will be about $43,000. Ourada explained that this is low risk and they have been in business for over 20 years and he would recommend this application. 
Lopez explained that they would like to get the work done towards the end of November and they are planning to put in new flooring and new booths. They are also planning to purchase a new steam table. 

Manny Dimas motioned and Jayden Hilkemann seconded to recommend to the City Council the LB840 Application from Cristina's Family Restaurant in the amount up to $20,000.00
Liz Umana: Aye, Manny Dimas: Aye, Jayden Hilkemann: Aye, Ken Marvin: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.C. Application Introductions
Rationale:
Review and discuss applications that have been submitted for staff review
Subject:
5. Officers' Reports
Rationale:
Reports may be given by Department Heads, other Committees and Advisory Board members concerning current operations of the City. Questions may be asked and answered. No action can be taken by the Advisory Board on matters presented under this title except to answer any question posed and to refer the matter for further action.
Discussion:
City Administrator Tom Ourada reminded everyone that is able to vote that lives in City limits. Ourada stated that he has heard many people that are interested in this program continuing and hopefully the City comes back to this advisory board with housing grant match. The two million dollar great is coming up the first part of the year. If this program is renewed then the 5 to 1 match is something you can't walk away from. 
ED LB840 Advisory Board Chair Manny Dimas thanked for the list of projects that LB840 funds have helped with in the last 5 years. 

 
Subject:
6. Adjournment
Rationale:
The Advisory Board will review the above matters and take such actions as they deem appropriate. The Advisory Board may enter into closed session to discuss any matter on this agenda when it is determined by the Advisory Board that it is clearly necessary for protection of the public interest or the prevention of needless injury to the reputation of an individual and if such and individual has not requested a public meeting, or as otherwise allowed by law. Any closed session shall be limited to the subject matter for which the closed session was called. If the motion to close passes, then the presiding officer immediately prior to the closed session shall restate on the record the limitation of the subject matter of the closed session. The City of Crete assures that no person shall on the grounds of race, color, national origin, age, disability, handicap or sex, be excluded  from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under any program or activity of the City receiving Federal financial assistance.  To report discrimination, contact the City Clerk's office.
Discussion:
Manny Dimas motioned and Ken Marvin seconded to adjourn the meeting at 2:33 p.m.
Liz Umana: Aye, Manny Dimas: Aye, Jayden Hilkemann: Aye, Ken Marvin: Aye
 

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