Meeting Agenda
1. Open Meeting
2. Roll Call
3. Items of Business
3.A. Consider the LB840 Application from Dollarama Remodeling and Solutions LLC in the amount up to $27,000.00
3.B. Consider the LB840 Application from Tom and Vicki Sorensen in the amount up to $250,000.00
3.C. Consider the LB840 Application from Cristina's Family Restaurant in the amount up to $20,000.00
3.D. Consider the Crete Carrier Community Room Grant Application from Jay Gilbert for Apace Concert on Wednesday, December 3rd, 2025. 
3.E. Consider the serving of catered alcohol with a Special Designated Liquor License at the Community Room for the Rotary Club holiday dinner on December 18th, 2025 from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
4. Officers' Reports
5. Adjournment
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Meeting: November 4, 2025 at 5:00 PM - Legislative/Development 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 LB840 Application from Dollarama Remodeling and Solutions LLC in the amount up to $27,000.00
Discussion:
The Legislative/Development Committee members Tom Crisman and Dale Strehle and the rest of the Council members asked if more information could be provided about this application. 
Action(s):
Motion Tabled:
Tabled the recommendation to the City Council on the LB840 Application from Dollarama Remodeling and Solutions LLC in the amount up to $27,000.00 Tabled with a motion by Tom Crisman and a second by Dale Strehle.
  • Ashley Newmyer: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
3.B. Consider the LB840 Application from Tom and Vicki Sorensen in the amount up to $250,000.00
Discussion:
City Administrator Tom Ourada explained that Tom and Vicki Sorensen are doing at least a two-to-one match. They have a sound business plan and they are creating a public space. 
Ourada explained that the City can not do this and Tom and Vicki Sorensen intend on doing this and creating a public space for pickle ball but it can also be for other events. Ourada explained that once it is constructed they are going to use it as a tax write off and deed it to the City of Crete. The City of Crete would take it as a park and recreation operation. Doane University had a degree program for recreation management and they would have Doane students helping to manage it. Ourada explained that it is a large amount but it has the public benefit and will help with job creation and tourism. 
Council member Dan Papik added that he would like to see Doane University, Crete Public Schools and the City of Crete coming together to communicate on the same plan and help build a facility for the community that would benefit everyone and that could be added on to it. 
Ourada explained that there was a lot of planning and conversations about this project. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Recommend to the City Council the LB840 Application from Tom and Vicki Sorensen in the amount up to $250,000.00 Carried with a motion by Tom Crisman and a second by Dale Strehle.
  • Ashley Newmyer: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
3.C. Consider the LB840 Application from Cristina's Family Restaurant in the amount up to $20,000.00
Discussion:
City Administrator Tom Ourada explained that this LB840 Application is from Cristina's Family Restaurant in the amount up to $20,000 and their total project costs will be over $43,000. Ourada explained that they are planning to put in new flooring, expand capacity with new booths and purchase a new steamer. Ourada stated that the LB840 Advisory Committee voted to recommend this application. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Recommend to the City Council the LB840 Application from Cristina's Family Restaurant in the amount up to $20,000.00 Carried with a motion by Tom Crisman and a second by Dale Strehle.
  • Ashley Newmyer: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
3.D. Consider the Crete Carrier Community Room Grant Application from Jay Gilbert for Apace Concert on Wednesday, December 3rd, 2025. 
Discussion:
City Administrator Tom Ourada explained that this is for the Annual Apace Christmas concert and this is year three. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Recommend to the City Council the Crete Carrier Community Room Grant Application from Jay Gilbert for Apace Concert on Wednesday, December 3rd, 2025. Carried with a motion by Tom Crisman and a second by Dale Strehle.
  • Ashley Newmyer: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
3.E. Consider the serving of catered alcohol with a Special Designated Liquor License at the Community Room for the Rotary Club holiday dinner on December 18th, 2025 from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Recommend to the City Council the serving of catered alcohol with a Special Designated Liquor License at the Community Room for the Rotary Club holiday dinner on December 18th, 2025 from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Carried with a motion by Tom Crisman and a second by Dale Strehle.
  • Ashley Newmyer: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
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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