Meeting Agenda
1. Open Meeting
2. Roll Call
3. Consent Agenda
3.A. Approve Meeting Minutes
4. Items of Business
4.A. New Business
4.B. Old Business
4.C. Public Information Meeting 
5. Petitions - Communications - Resident Concerns
6. Officers' Reports
6.A. Chairperson's Report
6.B. Director's Report
7. Adjournment
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Meeting: October 26, 2025 at 2:00 PM - Historic Preservation Commission Public Information 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.
Discussion:
Janet Jeffries              Present
Jennifer Robison        Present             
Scott Kuncl                Present
Tom King                   Present
Thom Reeves             Present
 
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:
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. New Business
Subject:
4.B. Old Business
Subject:
4.C. Public Information Meeting 
Discussion:
Historic Preservation Commission Chair Dr. Tom King thanked everyone for being there for the presentation and informed everyone that there were refreshments available. 
King took Roll Call and all the members were present. King then proceeded to introduce the City Administrator and Commission Director Tom Ourada. 
Ourada then stated that Thom Reeves is the newest commission member after Kendra Ordia, Associate Professor of Interior Design of the College of Architecture for the University of Nebraska at Lincoln resigned. Ourada explained that (SHPO) is the State Historic Preservation Office and at a City level things go through the City Council. Kelli Bacon Certified Local Government Coordinator/Outreach Coordinator/ Easement Coordinator with History Nebraska has been helping the commission with the process. For Crete to become a CLG it had to be approved by the National Park Service. A CLG can provide financial incentives. 
Ourada explained the timeline of the commission:
-July 2017 began having contact with Bacon about Crete becoming a CLG. 
- September 2017 Bacon gave a presentation to the City Council. 
- 2017-2019 The council had lots of questions.
- June 2020 and September 2020 there was a presentation downtown. 
- July 2022 a draft ordinance went to the Planning Commission and then to the City Council. 
- September 2022 there was a fourth meeting with the City Council and the Ordinance passed. 
- June 2024 the first Historic Preservation Commission meeting was held, and the commission was seated. 
- December 2025 the City Council approved an amendment to the Ordinance. 
- February 2025 The National Parks Service informed the City of Crete that the Historic Preservation Commission got approved to be a Certified Local Government. 
Ourada stated that it took 7 years and 7 months from inception. 
Dr. King proceeded with formal introductions of the commission members.
Commission member Janet Jeffries gave a presentation on Nebraska's Historic Residential Architecture 1850's -1950's 
Jeffries explained the 1966 Historic Preservation Act and that in 1974 there was a state survey for historical sites to be nominated to the National Register of Historic Places. 
Jeffries stated that the City of Crete has houses and buildings that represent almost every style. Jeffries proceeded with her presentation of the different styles which included Sod "Prairie Marble", Limestone, Log, Vernacular Gothic Revival, Italinate, Shingle Style, Queen Anne, Mission Style and Ranch Style among others. 
Jeffries stated that in 2016 there were over 400 sites of historical significance. There will be form for local nominations. 
King stated that there will be more meetings to come and his commission is to also to help with economic development. Jeffries stated that they are also an advisory group to help with people wanting to change out windows or other things to their homes so that they are appropriate to the style and history of the home. 
Kristi Capek stated that she is the Blue River Arts Council President and next February they will be celebrating that the Isis Theatre is 100 years old. Alison Clevette asked if the local nomination form will be online and Ourada stated that it will be. 
Ourada stated that some of the financial incentives are: tax incentives, Micro TIF, and grant opportunities.
King stated that there will be more meetings to come and more information can be found on the City website. Jeffries stated that if anyone wants more information about their house to ask her and she is happy to help them. 


 
Subject:
5. Petitions - Communications - Resident 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.
Subject:
6.A. Chairperson's Report
Subject:
6.B. Director's Report
Subject:
7. Adjournment
Discussion:
Tom King motioned and Scott Kuncl seconded to adjourn the meeting at 3:01 p.m.  
Thom Reeves: Aye, Scott Kuncl: Aye, Tom King: Aye, Janet Jeffries: Aye, Jennifer Robison: Aye
 

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