Meeting Agenda
1. Open Meeting
2. Roll Call
3. Consent Agenda
3.A. Approve Meeting Minutes
3.A.1. December 16th, 2025 City Council Minutes 
3.A.2. December 16th, 2025 Public Works Minutes 
3.B. Accept the City Treasurer's Report
3.C. Approve the Payment of Claims Against the City
3.D. Mayor's appointment of Jeff Wenz to the Planning Commission 
3.E. Mayor's appointment of Ryan Jindra to the Planning Commission
3.F. Mayor's appointment of Scott Kuncl to the Planning Commission
3.G. Mayor's appointment of Tom Ourada to the Planning Commission
4. Items of Business
4.A. Adjourn City Council to a meeting of the Community Development Agency (CDA).
4.B. Consider the request from Cardinal Ventures, LLC to amend the Redevelopment Agreement for the Cardinal Ventures Redevelopment Project 
4.C. Adjourn the CDA to the City Council meeting 
4.D.   Public Hearing to hear testimony in favor of and in opposition to and to answer questions in relation to the proposed zoning change Request PID 760001529, 760001537 and 760146559 C-2 to C-1
4.E. Consider the proposed zoning change Request PID 760001529, 760001537 and 760146559 C-2 to C-1
4.F. Public Hearing to hear testimony in favor of and in opposition to and to answer questions in relation to the proposed zoning change Request PID 760001510 and PID 760001502 C2 to R3. 
4.G. Consider the proposed zoning change Request PID 760001510 and PID 760001502 C2 to R3. 
4.H. Public Hearing to hear testimony in favor of and in opposition to and to answer questions in relation to the following proposed Zoning Change Request PID 760131058, and the south 30 feet of PID 760148367 and the south 30 feet of PID 760130604 C-2 to R-3
4.I. Consider the proposed Zoning Change Request PID 760131058, and the south 30 feet of PID 760148367 and the south 30 feet of PID 760130604 C-2 to R-3
4.J. Public Hearing to hear testimony in favor of and in opposition to and to answer questions in relation to amending the future land use map. 
4.K. Consider amending the future land use map 
4.L. Crete 24DTR001 119 E 13th Application and Tier II 
4.M. Consider the Crete Municipal Airport AvFuel Agreement 
4.N. Public Hearing to hear testimony in favor of and in opposition to and to answer questions in relation to the proposed purchase of Lot 1 Jelinek Addition 
4.O. Consider Resolution 2026-01 Authorizing the purchase of Lot 1 Jelinek Addition
4.P. Consider Resolution 2026-02 Authorizing signatories for financial documents 
4.Q. Consider Ordinance 2263 Amending Salaries and Wages in Ordinance 2257 
4.R. Consider the claims from Crete Ace Hardware in the amount of $1,497.47
5. Petitions - Communications - Resident Concerns
6. Officers' Reports
7. Adjournment
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
 
Meeting: January 6, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Crete City Council Regular 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.
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.
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved the Consent Agenda Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Dan Papik.
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Subject:
3.A. Approve Meeting Minutes
Subject:
3.A.1. December 16th, 2025 City Council Minutes 
Attachments:
Subject:
3.A.2. December 16th, 2025 Public Works Minutes 
Attachments:
Subject:
3.B. Accept the City Treasurer's Report
Attachments:
Subject:
3.C. Approve the Payment of Claims Against the City
Attachments:
Subject:
3.D. Mayor's appointment of Jeff Wenz to the Planning Commission 
Subject:
3.E. Mayor's appointment of Ryan Jindra to the Planning Commission
Subject:
3.F. Mayor's appointment of Scott Kuncl to the Planning Commission
Subject:
3.G. Mayor's appointment of Tom Ourada to the Planning Commission
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. Adjourn City Council to a meeting of the Community Development Agency (CDA).
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Adjourned City Council to a meeting of the Community Development Agency (CDA). Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Anthony Fitzgerald.
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Subject:
4.B. Consider the request from Cardinal Ventures, LLC to amend the Redevelopment Agreement for the Cardinal Ventures Redevelopment Project 
Discussion:
CDA Chair Dan Papik called the CDA meeting to order 

2. Roll Call
Dale Strehle:   Present  
Tom Crisman:   Present  
Anthony Fitzgerald:   Present  
Kyle Frans:   Present  
Ashley Newmyer:   Present  
Dan Papik:   Present  
Present: 6, Absent: 0.

Alison J Borer attorney with Cline Williams and TIF counsel to the City of Crete explained the request from Cardinal Ventures, LLC to amend the Redevelopment Agreement for the Cardinal Ventures Redevelopment Project. Borer went through and explained that the request is to amend the TIF timeline by two years. This would be an amendment to their agreement to push back the project completion date by two years and to provide for additional phasing. Borer provided some context for the project, explaining that the project was approved in 2023 and the project site was platted into 35 lots. It consists of the construction of 35 dwelling units in multiple phases. The project was approved for $1.78 Million in TIF to assist with TIF eligible costs. The construction of the homes occurs over the multiple years and they refer to each of those years as phases. Each of those phases can have a separate effective date for the division of taxes. Each phase has its own 15-year TIF clock. Borer explained that to complete the 35 homes over the course of the 6 years/phases the redeveloper would have to do approximately 6 homes per year. When this TIF application was presented to the City of Crete the redeveloper was estimating a build out of 4 years. They discussed to provide some flexibility to the project the CDA agreed to allow 6 years for phases to complete the project. There are a total of 10 lots currently completed. There were delays with the new street in the development on Willow Lane. Borer explained that from a legal perspective, it's fine to grant an extension to the TIF timeline. From a practical perspective, Borer explained that she doesn't think it's necessary. The multiple phase TIF projects are challenging to administer on the City side of things. 
The developer Darcie Ross stated that the following are the reasons for their request:
They purchased the property in early 2023 and the actual construction started in 2024. All of the rain prevented the street from being completed until June of 2025 and they had over a year in construction delays.  Another reason for the request is that the market has slowed and they don't feel that six sales a year is realistic. 
Borer advised that language be added in the agreement that in the last year all remaining lots are included in the final phase notice to divide. Borer also stated that they could soften some of the language with the completion date. The Council members held discussion on amending the Redevelopment Agreement for an additional two years and directed City Attorney Alison J Borer to draft the amendments to the agreement. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved to grant the request from Cardinal Ventures, LLC to amend the Redevelopment Agreement for the Cardinal Ventures Redevelopment Project Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Tom Crisman.
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.C. Adjourn the CDA to the City Council meeting 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Adjourned the CDA to the City Council meeting Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Anthony Fitzgerald.
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Subject:
4.D.   Public Hearing to hear testimony in favor of and in opposition to and to answer questions in relation to the proposed zoning change Request PID 760001529, 760001537 and 760146559 C-2 to C-1
Discussion:
The Public Hearing opened at 6:45 p.m. 
City Administrator Tom Ourada explained the proposed zoning change request for the following properties: PID 760001529, 760001537 and 760146559 C-2 to C-1. Ourada explained that these proposed zoning changes came about from the pickleball court that is going to be built. 
The Public Hearing closed at 6:47 p.m.
Action(s):
Motion 1 Carried:
Opened Public Hearing to hear testimony in favor of and in opposition to and to answer questions in relation to the proposed zoning change Request PID 760001529, 760001537 and 760146559 C-2 to C-1 Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Dan Papik.
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Motion 2 Carried:
Closed Public Hearing to hear testimony in favor of and in opposition to and to answer questions in relation to the proposed zoning change Request PID 760001529, 760001537 and 760146559 C-2 to C-1 Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Anthony Fitzgerald.
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.E. Consider the proposed zoning change Request PID 760001529, 760001537 and 760146559 C-2 to C-1
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved the proposed zoning change Request PID 760001529, 760001537 and 760146559 C-2 to C-1 Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Dan Papik.
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.F. Public Hearing to hear testimony in favor of and in opposition to and to answer questions in relation to the proposed zoning change Request PID 760001510 and PID 760001502 C2 to R3. 
Discussion:
The Public Hearing opened at 6:49 p.m. City Administrator Tom Ourada explained the proposed zoning change Request PID 760001510 and PID 760001502 C2 to R3. 
There was discussion on zoning changes and Ourada explained the different colors on the maps that were attached to this item. City Attorney Alison J Borer stated that the zoning changes were correct on the agenda. 
The Public Hearing closed at 6:59 p.m.
Action(s):
Motion 1 Carried:
Opened Public Hearing to hear testimony in favor of and in opposition to and to answer questions in relation to the proposed zoning change Request PID 760001510 and PID 760001502 C2 to R3. Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Dan Papik.
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Motion 2 Carried:
Closed Public Hearing to hear testimony in favor of and in opposition to and to answer questions in relation to the proposed zoning change Request PID 760001510 and PID 760001502 C2 to R3. Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Dan Papik.
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.G. Consider the proposed zoning change Request PID 760001510 and PID 760001502 C2 to R3. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved the proposed zoning change Request PID 760001510 and PID 760001502 C2 to R3. Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Dan Papik.
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.H. Public Hearing to hear testimony in favor of and in opposition to and to answer questions in relation to the following proposed Zoning Change Request PID 760131058, and the south 30 feet of PID 760148367 and the south 30 feet of PID 760130604 C-2 to R-3
Discussion:
The Public Hearing opened at 7:01 p.m.
The Public Hearing closed at 7:02 p.m.
Action(s):
Motion 1 Carried:
Opened Public Hearing to hear testimony in favor of and in opposition to and to answer questions in relation to the following proposed Zoning Change Request PID 760131058, and the south 30 feet of PID 760148367 and the south 30 feet of PID 760130604 C-2 to R-3 Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Dan Papik.
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Motion 2 Carried:
Closed Public Hearing to hear testimony in favor of and in opposition to and to answer questions in relation to the following proposed Zoning Change Request PID 760131058, and the south 30 feet of PID 760148367 and the south 30 feet of PID 760130604 C-2 to R-3 Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Dan Papik.
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.I. Consider the proposed Zoning Change Request PID 760131058, and the south 30 feet of PID 760148367 and the south 30 feet of PID 760130604 C-2 to R-3
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved the proposed Zoning Change Request PID 760131058, and the south 30 feet of PID 760148367 and the south 30 feet of PID 760130604 C-2 to R-3 Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Dan Papik.
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.J. Public Hearing to hear testimony in favor of and in opposition to and to answer questions in relation to amending the future land use map. 
Discussion:
The Public Hearing opened at 7:03 p.m.
City Administrator Tom Ourada explained that one aspect of the Comprehensive Plan is the future land use map. Whenever changes are made or proposed to make changes, then you also want to amend the future land use map. 
The Public Hearing closed at 7:04 p.m.
Action(s):
Motion 1 Carried:
Opened Public Hearing to hear testimony in favor of and in opposition to and to answer questions in relation to amending the future land use map. Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Dan Papik.
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Motion 2 Carried:
Closed Public Hearing to hear testimony in favor of and in opposition to and to answer questions in relation to amending the future land use map. Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Dan Papik.
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.K. Consider amending the future land use map 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved to amend the future land use map Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Dan Papik.
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.L. Crete 24DTR001 119 E 13th Application and Tier II 
Discussion:
City Council member and Legislative/Development Committee Chairperson  Ashley Newmyer stated that City Clerk Nancy Tellez and City Administrator Tom Ourada explained the Crete 24DTR001 119 E 13th Application and Tier II. The Legislative/Development Committee recommended this item to the City Council. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved the Crete 24DTR001 119 E 13th Application and Tier II Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Tom Crisman.
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.M. Consider the Crete Municipal Airport AvFuel Agreement 
Discussion:
City Administrator Tom Ourada explained that he worked with City Attorney Alison J Borer on this agreement and this went to the Public Works committee. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved the Crete Municipal Airport AvFuel Agreement Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Dan Papik.
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.N. Public Hearing to hear testimony in favor of and in opposition to and to answer questions in relation to the proposed purchase of Lot 1 Jelinek Addition 
Discussion:
The Public Hearing opened at 7:07 p.m.
City Administrator Tom Ourada explained that this is for the purchase of Lot 1 Jelinek Addition. 
The Public Hearing closed at 7:08 p.m.
Action(s):
Motion 1 Carried:
Opened Public Hearing to hear testimony in favor of and in opposition to and to answer questions in relation to the proposed purchase of Lot 1 Jelinek Addition Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Dan Papik.
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Motion 2 Carried:
Closed Public Hearing to hear testimony in favor of and in opposition to and to answer questions in relation to the proposed purchase of Lot 1 Jelinek Addition Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Dan Papik.
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Subject:
4.O. Consider Resolution 2026-01 Authorizing the purchase of Lot 1 Jelinek Addition
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Adopted Resolution 2026-01 Authorizing the purchase of Lot 1 Jelinek Addition Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Dan Papik.
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.P. Consider Resolution 2026-02 Authorizing signatories for financial documents 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Adopted Resolution 2026-02 Authorizing signatories for financial documents Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Kyle Frans.
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.Q. Consider Ordinance 2263 Amending Salaries and Wages in Ordinance 2257 
Discussion:
Mayor Dave Bauer explained that the amendments are for the Waste Water Superintendent position going from hourly to salary and some positions going up to the minimum wage.  
Action(s):
Motion 1 Carried:
Introduced Ordinance 2263 Amending Salaries and Wages in Ordinance 2257 and moved that the Statutory rule requiring three separate readings be suspended Carried with a motion by Tom Crisman and a second by Kyle Frans.
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Motion 2 Carried:
Enacted Ordinance 2263 Amending Salaries and Wages in Ordinance 2257 Carried with a motion by Tom Crisman and a second by Kyle Frans.
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.R. Consider the claims from Crete Ace Hardware in the amount of $1,497.47
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved the claims from Crete Ace Hardware in the amount of $1,497.47 Carried with a motion by Dale Strehle and a second by Anthony Fitzgerald.
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Kyle Frans: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Abstain (With Conflict)
Attachments:
Subject:
5. Petitions - Communications - Resident Concerns
Rationale:
  • Resident 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.
Discussion:
  • Chief of Police Gary Young stated the following:
  • John Hensel has been hired as a temporary Police Officer for four months and will go through the hiring process.
  • The Police Officer position is now open and applications are being accepted. There has been one candidate that has been tested.
  • Library Director Jessica Wilkinson stated that the 2025 reading challenge was completed. With each box checked off the list participants got 1 ticket entry into the drawing and there were over 2,000 tickets turned in. The 2026 reading challenge is now open.
  • Parks and Recreation Director Liz Cody stated the following:
  • Finalizing budget for 3 years of grant funds for urban community forestry activities from Plant Nebraska. We anticipate grant eligible activities will begin in February.
  • Food bank distributed 3,333 boxes at the Tuxedo Park distribution Site from Jan-November - average of 303 households per month.
  • Reviewing 2026 wages and fee schedules with City Administrator
  • City Administrator Tom Ourada stated the following:
  • The tar kettle is not here yet and the road grader is supposed to be here in February.
  • City Attorney Anna Burge is back from leave and thanked City Attorney Alison J Borer for filling in. Borer is done generally but will still be helping with Tax Increment Financing (TIF).
  • Mayor Dave Bauer also thanked Alison J Borer for filling in and helping.



 
Subject:
7. Adjournment
Discussion:
The meeting adjourned at 7:18 p.m.
 

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