REGULAR MEETING Crete City Council Meeting City Hall April 21st, 2026, (Condensed, entire copy available at the office of the City Clerk). Council Chair Dale Strehle called the meeting of the City Council to order at 6:00 p.m. Answering roll call were the following Council Members: Crisman, Newmyer, Strehle, Papik and Fitzgerald Absent: Frans The following actions were taken at the meeting: Approved the Consent Agenda items: Unanimous Meeting Minutes April 7th, 2026 City Council Minutes April 7th, 2026 Public Works Committee Minutes April 7th, 2026 Finance Committee Minutes April 7th, 2026 Legislative Development Minutes Treasurer’s Report Claims against the City $916,469.60 Approved Noah Slevin as new volunteer member of the Fire Department Approved Jasmine Seckman as new volunteer member of the Fire Department Administrator’s appointment of Sarah Brown to the Civil Service Commission Approved the Crete Chamber of Commerce Special Event Permit application SE26-02 for the Cinco de Mayo Celebration. Unanimous Approved the Application for Prohibited Animal Exception PA26-03 from Wranglers 4H Club. Unanimous 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. Unanimous Authorized to apply for the Opportunity Zone Program. Unanimous Approved forwarding Crystal Alarcon's claim to the League Association of Risk Management (LARM). Unanimous Approved the claims from Crete Ace Hardware in the amount of $1,929.16. Voting: Crisman: Aye, Newmyer: Aye, Strehle: Aye, Fitzgerald: Aye, Abstained: Papik Approved for the Chamber's fireworks display on July 5th, 2026. Unanimous Authorized the Crete Public Library to apply for The Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation. Unanimous Approved to apply for the Seward/Saline County Solid Waste Management Agency Recycle Grant. Unanimous Approved Cristina's amended LB840 application in the amount up to $2,000. Unanimous Approved the LB840 application from Pinnacle Bank for Business Infrastructure Improvements in the amount up to $$2,884.50. Unanimous Approved the LB840 application from Heath Properties, LLC for Business Infrastructure Improvements in the amount up to $4,251.84. Unanimous Approved the LB840 application from Ruby Mendez for Business Infrastructure Improvements in the amount up to $$1,417.28. Unanimous Approved the LB840 application from Pallett Real Estate Properties, LLC for Business Infrastructure Improvements in the amount up to $1,785.00. Unanimous Approved the LB840 application from Rosa Ortega for Business Infrastructure Improvements in the amount up to $644.22. Unanimous Approved the LB840 application from Raul Lopez for Business Infrastructure Improvements in the amount up to $2,046.07. Unanimous Approved the LB840 application from Roundabout Energy LLC for Business Infrastructure Improvements in the amount up to $4,251.84. Unanimous Approved the LB840 application from Maria Del Carmen Lemus Murillo for Business Infrastructure Improvements in the amount up to $1,417.28. Unanimous Approved the LB840 application from F & I Properties LLC for Business Infrastructure Improvements in the amount up to $1,417.28. Unanimous 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. Unanimous 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. Unanimous 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. Unanimous Council voted supporting request from NDOT to removing the turn lane a block east and west of 13th and Main Ave. Unanimous Approved the CALEA contract. Unanimous Approved the Central Square interlocal amendment for Filmore County. Unanimous Approved the Department of Motor Vehicle Crash Records Confidentiality Agreements. Unanimous Officers’ Reports 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. The meeting adjourned at 6:43 p.m. CITY COUNCIL CLAIMS PAID PAYEE, DESCRIPTION, AMOUNT; BAUER INSURANCE INC, LIABILITY INS, $3,034.00L; CITY REVENUE FUND, CASE OF TOILET PAPER, $94.77; CITY REVENUE FUND , SALES TAX, $780.47; CRETE LUMBER & FARM SUPPLY CO, GRASS SEED & OVERSEEDER, $973.00; KIDWELL, DUO ESSENTIAL SOFTWARE, $6.57; VOSS LIGHTING, HCY2437L8CST-DIM-BK-LED HIGH BAY, $4,617.50; AVFUEL CORPORATION, FUEL, $40,197.86; NPPD, UTILITIES, $1,111.66; AIRPORT FUNDS, SUBTOTAL, $50,815.83; CITY REVENUE FUND, CONSUMER DEPOSIT APPLIED, $1,209.10; GUIZA ORTIZ, ELIZABETH, CONSUMER DEPOSIT REFUND, $6.19; PEREZ ARIAS, ALBERTO, CONSUMER DEPOSIT REFUND, $147.64; SANCHEZ MAYEDO, YUDENIA, CONSUMER DEPOSIT REFUND, $11.09; VELAZQUEZ GALLAR, YOSVANYS, CONSUMER DEPOSIT REFUND, $155.98; CONSUMER DEPOSIT FUNDS, SUBTOTAL, $1,530.00; SALINE COUNTY TREASURER, 2025 MACK ELCTRC TRCK SALES TX & PLTES, $9,420.66; AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, PLOTTER INK , $37.14; AMERICAN RED CROSS, CPR AED 2026, $588.00; BLACK HILLS ENERGY, UTILITIES, $137.48; BRIDGES, GORDON, REIMBURSE - FUEL, $84.09; CAPITAL BUSINESS SYSTEMS INC, SERVICE CONTRACT, $184.26; CDW GOVERNMENT INC, PROLINE 1M SMF DUPLEX XC/LC CABLE, $10.38; CRETE ACE HARDWARE, SBR MAINT & METER REPAIR, $929.11; CRETE AREA MEDICAL CENTER, DRUG SCREENING, $38.00; CRETE AUTO SUPPLY INC, BATTERY-BACKUP GENERATOR, $1,160.75; CRETE FOODMART , LAB SUPPLIES, $61.29; CRETE LUMBER & FARM SUPPLY CO, HOSE CLAMP, $118.56; DUTTON LAINSON COMPANY, NLA LU150/55/M150WATTS55, $65.99; EAKES OFFICE SOLUTIONS , OFFICE SUPPLIES, $179.91; FARMERS COOPERATIVE, 2 NEW TIRES INCLUDES MOUNTING, $355.00; HUSKER ELECTRIC SUPPLY CO, LAMP, HPS, 150 WATT, $2,176.71; JEO CONSULTING GROUP INC., CRETE GENERAL ENGINEERING, $2,137.50; KIDWELL, QTRLY SERVICE, $1,660.65; LINCOLN WINWATER WORKS CO, LD141-06-BD12 6 LUG, $2,152.70; MAX I WALKER UNIFORM & APPAREL, UNIFORMS, $176.09; NE PUBLIC HEALTH ENVRNMNTL LAB, LABS, $120.00; NE RURAL WATER ASSOCIATION, NERWA 2026 ANNUAL CONFERENCE, $890.00; NEBRASKALAND TIRE INC, TIRE REPAIR - VAN, $54.10; RESCO, SCREW LAG 1/4 X 2 W/NEOPRENE WASHER, $995.78; SARGENT DRILLING, WELL & PUMP TEST ON WELLS 3, 4, 6 & 7, $1,800.00; TITAN MACHINERY, LABOR, $1,716.82; TYLER TECHNOLOGIES INC, RENEWAL 4/1/26 THRU 3/31/27, $1,795.50; UNION BANK & TRUST , FSA & HSA FEES, $44.00; UTILITIES SECTION, 2026 ELECTRIC METER SCHOOL, $700.00; WASTE CONNECTIONS , PUBLIC WORKS, $41,938.00; WESCO RECEIVABLES CORP, ERC CP58 GRD ROD CLAMPSIL BRZSTD DU, $2,859.50; WHEELER WORLD INC, FUEL FILTERS - GEN#7, $256.74; DEPT OF ENERGY , PURCHASED POWER WAPA, $28,079.20; NE DEPT OF REVENUE , SALES TAX, $48,861.71; NPPD, ELECTRICITY, $10,400.79; PINNACLE BANK , NE DEPT OF ENERGY 3/3/26 CRDNTL RNWL, $2,244.73; QUADIENT FINANCE USA INC , POSTAGE , $550.00L QUADIENT LEASING , POSTAGE LEASE PMT, $329.43; UPS , POSTAGE, $49.18; CITY PAYROLL FUNDS, WAGES, $119,303.13; UTILITY FUNDS, SUBTOTAL, $284,662.88; AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, BOOKS, $2,554.92L AMERICAN RED CROSS, CPR AED 2026, $1,191.00; AQUA-CHEM INC, MAIN DRAIN GRATES, $2,837.52; AXLINE LANDSCAPING & TREES, TREE/STUMP REMOVAL - TUXEDO PARK, $20,000.00; BEATRICE CONCRETE CO, CONCRETE, $6,056.02; BRANDING INC DBA AL'S JOHNS, PORTABLE RESTROOM RENTAL, $230.00; CAPITAL BUSINESS SYSTEMS INC, SERVICE CONTRACT, $1,152.02; CDW GOVERNMENT INC, PROLINE 1M SMF DUPLEX XC/LC CABLE, $32.82; CENGAGE LEARNING INC, BOOKS/MAGAZINES, $42.88; CENTER POINT LARGE PRINT, BOOKS/MAGAZINES, $299.64; CITY REVENUE FUND, SALES TAX, $209.41; CITY REVENUE FUND , FUEL, $2,909.92; CLINE WILLIAMS LLP, ORSCHELN REDEV PROJ, $70.00; CORNHUSKER WINNELSON CO, POOL BOILER MAINT, $102.53; CRETE ACE HARDWARE, RANGE EXPENSE, WATER LINE, $1,001.05; CRETE AREA MEDICAL CENTER, DRUG SCREENING, $398.00; RETE AUTO SUPPLY INC, AIR FILTER, $148.98; CRETE FOODMART , JANITORIAL SUPPLIES, $36.96; CRETE LUMBER & FARM SUPPLY CO, CREDIT MEMO, $16.00; CRETE VETERINARY CLINIC, BOARD - CAT/RABIES VACCINATION, $180.00; CROWNE PLAZA KEARNEY, MEETING/TRAINING, $339.90; CULLIGAN OF CRETE, WATER COOLER RENTAL - LIBRARY, $52.00; DEMCO INC, DONATIONS, $124.44; EAKES OFFICE SOLUTIONS , CONTRACT BILLING CHARGE, $256.44; JAY'S OIL CO, TIRE REPAIR, $35.00; JEO CONSULTING GROUP INC., 2024 STREET & ALLEY IMPROVEMENTS, $1,012.10; JONES AUTOMOTIVE, ELECTRICAL REPAIR & PART RPLCMNT, $469.14; KIDWELL, QTRLY SERVICE, $5,151.78; MENARDS - LINCOLN SOUTH, VOLUNTEER SUPPLIES, $3.49; NE DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION, TRAFFIC SIGNALS - GREEN & AMBER, $558.63; NE LAW ENFRCMNT TRNING CNTR, FIREARMS INSTRUCTOR SCHOOL, $542.00; NEBRASKALAND TIRE INC, TIRES, $1,660.00; NPPD, UTILITIES, $10.09; O'REILLY AUTO PARTS, PATROL CAR REPAIR, $45.97; PRESTO-X, PEST CONTROL SERV-CITY HALL, $155.19; RECDESK LLC, ANNUAL SUBSCRIP 4/1/26 T0-3/31/27, $3,712.80; ROEHRS MACHINERY INC, FUEL FILTERS FOR TRACTOR, $129.92; SALINE CNTY REGISTER OF DEEDS, FILING FEES, $10.00; SEWARD COUNTY INDEPENDENT, ELECTRIC COGENERATION, $379.65; SIGN SOLUTIONS USA LLC, HIP 080 18X24 SCREEN PRINTED , $564.53; SOUTHEAST LIBRARY SYSTEM, SELS TRAINING EXTRAVAGANZA 2026, $25.00; STRUTZ, CURT, DINOSAUR DIMENSIONS PERFRMCE, $495.00; TRI STATE OIL RECLAIMERS INC, USED OIL PICKED UP, $75.00; TYLER TECHNOLOGIES INC, RENEWAL 4/1/26 THRU 3/31/27, $19,750.50; UNION BANK & TRUST , FSA & HSA FEES, $68.00; UNION BANK & TRUST CO, BOND SRS 2023 PRINCIPAL, $318,916.00; VERIZON WIRELESS , MODEMS FOR PATROL CARS, $329.54; WACKELS MACHINE SHOP, TARGET STANDS FOR RANGE, $1,000.00; NE DEPT OF REVENUE , MOTOR FUEL TAX, $167.00; ONE BILLING SOLUTIONS , CRETE AMB SERV, $4,410.53; PINNACLE BANK , POSITIVE PRMTNS DISPATCH RCGNTN, $17,215.85; QUADIENT FINANCE USA INC , POSTAGE, $750.00; QUADIENT LEASING, POSTAGE LEASE , $379.70; SPECTRUM , UTILITIES, $12.28; CITY PAYROLL FUNDS, WAGES, $161,183.75; TAX FUNDS, SUBTOTAL, $579,460.89; ALL FUNDS, TOTAL, $916,469.60 CR — April 29, 2026 ZNEZ
