Meeting Agenda
1. Open Meeting
2. Roll Call
3. Consent Agenda
3.A. Approve Meeting Minutes
3.B. Accept the City Treasurer's Report
3.C. Approve the Payment of Claims Against the City
3.D. April 7th, 2026 City Council Minutes 
3.E. April 7th, 2026 Public Works Committee Minutes 
3.F. April 7th, 2026 Finance Committee Minutes 
3.G. April 7th, 2026 Legislative Development Committee Minutes 
3.H. Approve Noah Slevin as new volunteer member of the Fire Department 
3.I. Approve Jasmine Seckman as new volunteer member of the Fire Department 
3.J. Mayor's appointment of Sarah Brown to the Civil Service Commission 
4. Items of Business
4.A. Consider the Crete Chamber of Commerce Special Event Permit application SE26-02 for the Cinco de Mayo Celebration
4.B. Consider the Application for Prohibited Animal Exception PA26-03 from Wranglers 4H Club 
4.C. Consider Olsson's bid recommendation of Casper Construction Co. for the AIP Project No. 3-31-0022-017/018/019/020
4.D. Consider authorizing to apply for the Opportunity Zone Program 
4.E. Consider forwarding Crystal Alarcon's claim to the League Associaiton of Risk Management (LARM) 
4.F. Consider the claims from Crete Ace Hardware in the amount of $1,929.16
4.G. Consider the approval for the Chamber's fireworks display on July 5th, 2026
4.H. Consider authorizing the Crete Public Library to apply for The Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation 
4.I. Consider applying for the Seward/Saline County Solid Waste Management Agency Recycle Grant 
4.J. Consider Cristina's amended LB840 application 
4.K. Consider the LB840 application from Pinnacle Bank for Business Infrastructure Improvements
4.L. Consider the LB840 application from Heath Properties, LLC for Business Infrastructure Improvements 
4.M. Consider the LB840 application from Ruby Mendez for Business Infrastructure Improvements 
4.N.  Consider the LB840 application from Pallett Real Estate Properties, LLC for Business Infrastructure Improvements 
4.O. Consider the LB840 application from Rosa Ortega for Business Infrastructure Improvements 
4.P. Consider the LB840 application from Raul Lopez for Business Infrastructure Improvements
4.Q. Consider the LB840 application from Roundabout Energy LLC for Business Infrastructure Improvements
4.R. Consider the LB840 application from Maria Del Carmen Lemus Murillo for Business Infrastructure Improvements
4.S. Consider the LB840 application from F & I Properties LLC  for Business Infrastructure Improvements
4.T. Consider Resolution No. 2026-05 authorizing the prohibition of parking along the north half of Main Ave between 12th and 13th Street for the duration of the state of Nebraska detour. 
4.U. Consider Resolution No. 2026-06 authorizing the City to change street parking along the east side of Main Ave between 10th and 11th Street to angel parking stalls at 30 degrees 
4.V. Consider Resolution No. 2026-07 authorizing the City to restrict street parking along the north half of the east side of Norman Ave between 13th and 14th Street between 8am and 5pm 
4.W. Council vote supporting request from NDOT to removing the turn lane a block east and west of 13th and Main Ave 
4.X. Consider the CALEA contract 
4.Y. Consider the Central Square interlocal amendment for Filmore County 
4.Z. Consider the Department of Motor Vehicle Crash Records Confidentiality Agreements
5. Petitions - Communications - Resident Concerns
6. Officers' Reports
6.A. March 2026 Permit Log 
7. Adjournment
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
 
Meeting: April 21, 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 Dan Papik and a second by Anthony Fitzgerald.
  • Kyle Frans: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Subject:
3.A. Approve Meeting Minutes
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. April 7th, 2026 City Council Minutes 
Attachments:
Subject:
3.E. April 7th, 2026 Public Works Committee Minutes 
Attachments:
Subject:
3.F. April 7th, 2026 Finance Committee Minutes 
Attachments:
Subject:
3.G. April 7th, 2026 Legislative Development Committee Minutes 
Attachments:
Subject:
3.H. Approve Noah Slevin as new volunteer member of the Fire Department 
Subject:
3.I. Approve Jasmine Seckman as new volunteer member of the Fire Department 
Subject:
3.J. Mayor's appointment of Sarah Brown to the Civil Service 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. Consider the Crete Chamber of Commerce Special Event Permit application SE26-02 for the Cinco de Mayo Celebration
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved the Crete Chamber of Commerce Special Event Permit application SE26-02 for the Cinco de Mayo Celebration Carried with a motion by Dan Papik and a second by Tom Crisman.
  • Kyle Frans: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.B. Consider the Application for Prohibited Animal Exception PA26-03 from Wranglers 4H Club 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved the Application for Prohibited Animal Exception PA26-03 from Wranglers 4H Club Carried with a motion by Dan Papik and a second by Anthony Fitzgerald.
  • Kyle Frans: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.C. Consider Olsson's bid recommendation of Casper Construction Co. for the AIP Project No. 3-31-0022-017/018/019/020
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved Olsson's bid recommendation of Casper Construction Co. for the AIP Project No. 3-31-0022-017/018/019/020 in the amount of $1,141,814.12 Carried with a motion by Anthony Fitzgerald and a second by Ashley Newmyer.
  • Kyle Frans: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.D. Consider authorizing to apply for the Opportunity Zone Program 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Authorized to apply for the Opportunity Zone Program Carried with a motion by Dan Papik and a second by Anthony Fitzgerald.
  • Kyle Frans: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Subject:
4.E. Consider forwarding Crystal Alarcon's claim to the League Associaiton of Risk Management (LARM) 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved to forward Crystal Alarcon's claim to the League Association of Risk Management (LARM) Carried with a motion by Dan Papik and a second by Tom Crisman.
  • Kyle Frans: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Subject:
4.F. Consider the claims from Crete Ace Hardware in the amount of $1,929.16
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved the claims from Crete Ace Hardware in the amount of $1,929.16 Carried with a motion by Anthony Fitzgerald and a second by Tom Crisman.
  • Kyle Frans: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Abstain (With Conflict)
Attachments:
Subject:
4.G. Consider the approval for the Chamber's fireworks display on July 5th, 2026
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved the Chamber's fireworks display on July 5th, 2026 Carried with a motion by Tom Crisman and a second by Anthony Fitzgerald.
  • Kyle Frans: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Subject:
4.H. Consider authorizing the Crete Public Library to apply for The Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation 
Discussion:
Library Director Jessica Wilkinson stated that this grant they would apply for is in the amount of $2,024 and they would use the funds for 6 sewing machines and supplies. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Authorized the Crete Public Library to apply for The Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation Carried with a motion by Tom Crisman and a second by Ashley Newmyer.
  • Kyle Frans: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Subject:
4.I. Consider applying for the Seward/Saline County Solid Waste Management Agency Recycle Grant 
Discussion:
This would be for bench seating. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved to apply for the Seward/Saline County Solid Waste Management Agency Recycle Grant Carried with a motion by Anthony Fitzgerald and a second by Dan Papik.
  • Kyle Frans: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Subject:
4.J. Consider Cristina's amended LB840 application 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved the Cristina's amended LB840 application Carried with a motion by Ashley Newmyer and a second by Tom Crisman.
  • Kyle Frans: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.K. Consider the LB840 application from Pinnacle Bank for Business Infrastructure Improvements
Discussion:

This application for business infrastructure improvements is in the amount of $2,884.50
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved the LB840 application from Pinnacle Bank for Business Infrastructure Improvements in the amount up to $2,884.50 Carried with a motion by Ashley Newmyer and a second by Anthony Fitzgerald.
  • Kyle Frans: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.L. Consider the LB840 application from Heath Properties, LLC for Business Infrastructure Improvements 
Discussion:
This application for business infrastructure improvements is in the amount of $4,251.84
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved the LB840 application from Heath Properties, LLC for Business Infrastructure Improvements in the amount up to $4,251.84 Carried with a motion by Ashley Newmyer and a second by Tom Crisman.
  • Kyle Frans: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.M. Consider the LB840 application from Ruby Mendez for Business Infrastructure Improvements 
Discussion:
This application for business infrastructure improvements is in the amount of $1,417.28
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved the LB840 application from Ruby Mendez for Business Infrastructure Improvements in the amount up to $1,417.28 Carried with a motion by Ashley Newmyer and a second by Anthony Fitzgerald.
  • Kyle Frans: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.N.  Consider the LB840 application from Pallett Real Estate Properties, LLC for Business Infrastructure Improvements 
Discussion:

This application for business infrastructure improvements is in the amount of $1,785.00
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved the LB840 application from Pallett Real Estate Properties, LLC for Business Infrastructure Improvements in the amount up to $1,785.00 Carried with a motion by Ashley Newmyer and a second by Tom Crisman.
  • Kyle Frans: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.O. Consider the LB840 application from Rosa Ortega for Business Infrastructure Improvements 
Discussion:
This application for business infrastructure improvements is in the amount of $644.22
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved the LB840 application from Rosa Ortega for Business Infrastructure Improvements in the amount up to $644.22 Carried with a motion by Ashley Newmyer and a second by Tom Crisman.
  • Kyle Frans: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.P. Consider the LB840 application from Raul Lopez for Business Infrastructure Improvements
Discussion:
This application for business infrastructure improvements is in the amount of $2,046.07
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved the LB840 application from Raul Lopez for Business Infrastructure Improvements in the amount up to $2,046.07 Carried with a motion by Ashley Newmyer and a second by Tom Crisman.
  • Kyle Frans: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.Q. Consider the LB840 application from Roundabout Energy LLC for Business Infrastructure Improvements
Discussion:
This application for business infrastructure improvements is in the amount of $4,251.84
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved the LB840 application from Roundabout Energy LLC for Business Infrastructure Improvements in the amount up to $4,251.84 Carried with a motion by Ashley Newmyer and a second by Tom Crisman.
  • Kyle Frans: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.R. Consider the LB840 application from Maria Del Carmen Lemus Murillo for Business Infrastructure Improvements
Discussion:
This application for business infrastructure improvements is in the amount of $1,417.28
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved the LB840 application from Maria Del Carmen Lemus Murillo for Business Infrastructure Improvements in the amount up to $1,417.28 Carried with a motion by Ashley Newmyer and a second by Tom Crisman.
  • Kyle Frans: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.S. Consider the LB840 application from F & I Properties LLC  for Business Infrastructure Improvements
Discussion:
This application for business infrastructure improvements is in the amount of $1,417.28
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved the LB840 application from F & I Properties LLC for Business Infrastructure Improvements in the amount up to $1,417.28 Carried with a motion by Ashley Newmyer and a second by Tom Crisman.
  • Kyle Frans: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.T. Consider Resolution No. 2026-05 authorizing the prohibition of parking along the north half of Main Ave between 12th and 13th Street for the duration of the state of Nebraska detour. 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Adopted Resolution No. 2026-05 authorizing the prohibition of parking along the north half of Main Ave between 12th and 13th Street for the duration of the state of Nebraska detour. Carried with a motion by Dan Papik and a second by Anthony Fitzgerald.
  • Kyle Frans: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.U. Consider Resolution No. 2026-06 authorizing the City to change street parking along the east side of Main Ave between 10th and 11th Street to angel parking stalls at 30 degrees 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Adopted Resolution No. 2026-06 authorizing the City to change street parking along the east side of Main Ave between 10th and 11th Street to angel parking stalls at 30 degrees Carried with a motion by Dan Papik and a second by Anthony Fitzgerald.
  • Kyle Frans: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.V. Consider Resolution No. 2026-07 authorizing the City to restrict street parking along the north half of the east side of Norman Ave between 13th and 14th Street between 8am and 5pm 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Adopted Resolution No. 2026-07 authorizing the City to restrict street parking along the north half of the east side of Norman Ave between 13th and 14th Street between 8am and 5pm Carried with a motion by Dan Papik and a second by Anthony Fitzgerald.
  • Kyle Frans: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.W. Council vote supporting request from NDOT to removing the turn lane a block east and west of 13th and Main Ave 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved Council vote supporting request from NDOT to removing the turn lane a block east and west of 13th and Main Ave Carried with a motion by Dan Papik and a second by Anthony Fitzgerald.
  • Kyle Frans: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Subject:
4.X. Consider the CALEA contract 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved the CALEA contract Carried with a motion by Dan Papik and a second by Tom Crisman.
  • Kyle Frans: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.Y. Consider the Central Square interlocal amendment for Filmore County 
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved the Central Square interlocal amendment for Filmore County Carried with a motion by Dan Papik and a second by Tom Crisman.
  • Kyle Frans: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
4.Z. Consider the Department of Motor Vehicle Crash Records Confidentiality Agreements
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Approved the Department of Motor Vehicle Crash Records Confidentiality Agreements Carried with a motion by Dan Papik and a second by Tom Crisman.
  • Kyle Frans: Absent
  • Tom Crisman: Aye
  • Anthony Fitzgerald: Aye
  • Ashley Newmyer: Aye
  • Dale Strehle: Aye
  • Dan Papik: Aye
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 introduced Christian Thompson as new Police Officer. He has been working at the Nebraska State Penitentiary, and he will be going to the Academy at the beginning of May.
  • Parks and Recreation Director Liz Cody stated the following:
  • lights fixed in tuxedo park
  • 110 events scheduled in tuxedo park in April
  • 226 youth participants in our rec soccer and micro soccer programs 
  • Thanked volunteer coaches - welcome t-ball and micro t-ball coaches 
  • Thanked Doane Football volunteers for their help at Tuxedo Park in March and April 
  • Bringing on 30 summer seasonal staff & a full time groundskeeper 
  • Attending Cardinal Career Expo and Touch a Truck events this week
  • Happy administrative professional day to our colleagues at city hall who are helping with hiring and help us work with community groups
  • Arbor Day will be celebrated this Friday, April 24th 
  • Assistant Director & Outreach Services Librarian Laura Renker stated that the Touch-A-Truck event at the library will be on Saturday, April 25th from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
  • City Administrator Tom Ourada stated the following:
  • April 21st, 2026 was the first day of the two day detour that the State and Burlington put together.
  • Reminder that the actions the City Council took at this meeting will help the other detour that will take place during the first week in May and will last about 60 days or less. The City of Crete is compelled to do that by contract when you take federal aid dollars through the state you agree to do these types of things. We have received millions of dollars through the State. 
  • Ourada explained that he has spoken about the Municipal Equalization fund and what the City is facing there. There will be more information in the first meeting in May and some things will be done the second meeting in May. There will be more discussion on this topic.
  • Council member Ashley Newmyer asked about the crosswalk equipment by the high school. Ourada explained that the City of Crete was awarded a planning grant through the Thriving Communities Program. Ourada further added that the City suggested doing two roundabouts and a pedestrian underpass on Iris Ave. The process starts with no build options or talking about simple solutions. One of the recommendations was trying lighted crosswalks. We had already done that with the rapid flashers. As part of this process, they identified two places where this will be evaluated. We need this to look at the more efficient options that might be less expensive.
Subject:
6.A. March 2026 Permit Log 
Attachments:
Subject:
7. Adjournment
Discussion:
The meeting adjourned at 6:43 p.m.
 
 

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