06/13/2006 Minutes
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OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
June 13, 2006
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Grand
Island, Nebraska was conducted in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 100 East First Street, on June
13,2006. Notice of the meeting was given in The Grand Island Independent on June 7, 2006.
Mayor Jay Vavricek called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The following members were present:
Councilmember's Meyer, Whitesides, Pielstick, Gilbert, Nickerson, Hornady, Walker, and Haase.
Councilmember Cornelius and Pauly were absent. The following City Officials were present: City
Administrator Gary Greer, City Clerk RaNae Edwards, Finance Director David Springer, Public
Works Director Steve Riehle, and Interim Attorney Dale Shotkoski.
INVOCATION was given by Pastor Charles Greggory, First Baptist Church, 811 West 10th Street
followed by the PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS:
Presentation of the State of the City Address by Mayor Vavricek. Mayor Vavricek gave his semi-
annual "State of the City Address" by commenting on the recent activities and matters of upcoming
importance. Mentioned was the record growth of new construction, library addition, new Fire Station
1, new Law Enforcement Center, economic development plan, and the funding for the Heartland
Events Center.
Upcoming goals were a final long term plan of action for odor elimination at the waste water
treatment plant, an analysis and policy making discussion of the recreational usage at the Racquet
Club, a review of Stolley Park, train noise reduction, the impact of state legislative policies, and a
community appearance plan for clean and safe neighborhoods.
Mayor Vavricek gave a brief review of each department and stated the city was "on track to
greatness".
Recognition of Craig Lewis. Building Department Director for 25 Years of Service with the City.
Mayor Vavricek and the City Council recognized Craig Lewis, Building Department Director for his
25 years of service with the City. Craig Lewis was present for the recognition.
Recognition of Lonnie Wilsey. Utilities Department Sf. Materials Handler for 30 Years of Service
with the City. Mayor Vavricek and the City Council recognized Lonnie Wilsey for his 30 years of
service to the City as the Utilities Department as Sr. Materials Handler. Utilities Director Gary Mader
made a few comments and thanked Mr. Wilsey for his service. Lonnie Wilsey was present for the
recognition.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
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Public Hearing on Request of RD & D. Inc. dba Eddie's Fast Gas & More. 417 North Sycamore
Street for a Class "D" Liquor License. RaNae Edwards, City Clerk reported that RD & D, mc. dba
Eddie's Fast Gas & More, 417 North Sycamore Street had submitted an application with the City
Clerk's Office for a Class "D" Liquor License. Ms. Edwards presented the following exhibits for the
record: application submitted to the Liquor Control Commission and received by the City on May 22,
2006; notice to the applicant of date, time, and place of hearing mailed on May 22, 2006; notice to
the general public of date, time, and place of hearing published on June 3, 2006; along with Chapter
4 of the City Code. Staff recommended approval. Gary Starostka, 663 Faidley Court spoke in favor.
No further public testimony was heard.
Public Hearing on Request of Iglesia De Dios Eben-Ezer for Conditional Use Permit for Tent
Revival Meetings Located at 502 East Capital Avenue. Craig Lewis, Building Department Director
reported that Pastor Rene Lopez representing Iglesia De Dios Eben-Ezer had requested a Conditional
Use Permit to allow for Tent Revival Meetings located at 502 East Capital Avenue. Staff
recommended approval with stipulations of continued access to the interior of the property and a
contact person be identified and supplies to emergency services. Bruce Kleint, 2616 S. Cochin Street
spoke in support. No further public testimony was heard.
Public Hearing on Acquisition of Tracts of Right-of-Way Along Capital Avenue Between Moores
Creek Drain and Webb Road for Capital Avenue Widening: Street Improvement District No. 1256.
Steve Riehle, Public Works Director reported that on July 12, 2005 a public hearing was held and
council approved acquisition of real property for utility easements and right-of-ways for the widening
of Capital Avenue from the Moore's Creek Drainway east to Webb Road. Additional public utility
easements were needed along with corrections to the legal descriptions. Matt Rief representing
Olsson Associates presented a computer generated fly over of the Capital A venue widening project.
No further public testimony was heard.
ORDINANCES:
Councilmember Pielstick moved "that the statutory rules requiring ordinances to be read by title on
three different days be suspended and that ordinances numbered:
#9049 - Consideration of Amending Chapter 18 of the Grand Island City Code Relative to
Gas
#9050 - Consideration of Amending Chapter 21 of the Grand Island City Code Relative to
Manufactured Homes and Manufactured Home Parks
be considered for passage on the same day upon reading by number only and that the City Clerk be
permitted to call out the number of these ordinances on first reading and then upon final passage and
call for a roll call vote on each reading and then upon final passage." Councilmember Hornady
seconded the motion. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
Dale Shotkoski, Interim City Attorney explained the changes to the Grand Island City Code
recommended in Ordinances #9049 and $9050.
Motion by Meyer, second by Pielstick to approve Ordinances #9049 and #9050.
City Clerk: Ordinances #9049 and #9050 on first reading. All those in favor of the passage of these
ordinances on first reading, answer roll call vote. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
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City Clerk: Ordinances #9049 and #9050 on final passage. All those in favor of the passage of these
ordinances on final passage, answer roll call vote. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
Mayor Vavricek: By reason of the roll call votes on first reading and then upon final passage,
Ordinances #9049 and #9050 are declared to be lawfully adopted upon publication as required by
law.
CONSENT AGENDA: Consent Agenda item G-6 was pulled for further discussion. Motion by
Pielstick, second by Hornady to approve the Consent Agenda excluding G-6. Upon roll call vote, all
voted aye. Motion adopted.
Receipt of Official Documents - Hall County Election Certificates for the May 9. 2006 Primary
Election.
Approving Minutes of May 23.2006 City Council Regular Meeting.
Approving Minutes of June 6. 2006 City Council Study Session.
Approving Re-Appointments of Jacalyn Ayoub and Roy Anderson to the Community Development
Advisory Board.
#2006-173 - Approving Bid Award for a 2006/2007 Truck with Telescopic Articulating Aerial
Device with Drake-Scruggs Equipment. Inc. of Grand view. Missouri in an Amount of $136.842.00.
#2006-175 - Approving Bid Award for Fire Station NO.4 Roof Replacement with Husker Sales &
Distribution. Inc. of Grand Island. Nebraska in an Amount of$36.510.00.
#2006-174 - Approving Acquisition of Tracts of Right-of- Way Along Capital Avenue Between
Moores Creek Drain and Webb Road for Capital Avenue Widening: Street Improvement District No.
1256. Discussion was held concerning the eminent domain requirements stated in the resolution. Mr.
Riehle explained the Nebraska Department of Roads required the eminent domain language as they
were funding a majority of the project.
Motion by Whitesides, second by Nickerson to approve Resolution #2006-17. Upon roll call vote, all
vote aye. Motion adopted.
REQUESTS AND REFERRALS:
Consideration of Request from Iglesia De Dios Eben-Ezer for Conditional Use Permit for Tent
Revival Meetings Located at 502 East Capital Avenue. Craig Lewis, Building Department Director
reported that this item related to the aforementioned Public Hearing. Staff recommended approval
with the following stipulations:
. Provide the services as stated in the application
. Continued access be provided to the interior of the property
· A contact person be identified and supplied to emergency services
Discussion was held with regards to the stipulations.
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Motion by Whitesides, second by Pielstick to approve the request from Iglesia De Dios Eben-Ezer
for Conditional Use Permit with the stipulations. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
RESOLUTIONS:
#2006-176 - Approving Request of RD & D. Inc. dba Eddie's Fast Gas & More. 417 North
Sycamore Street for Class "D" Liquor License and Gary Starostka. 663 Faidley Court Apt. 1 for
Liquor Manager Designation. RaNae Edwards, City Clerk reported this item related to the
aforementioned Public Hearing with the request of Gary Starostka for a Liquor Manager designation.
Approval was recommended with the stipulation that a state approved server/seller training program
be completed.
Motion by Meyer, second by Homady to approve the request ofRD & D, Inc. dba Eddie's Fast Gas
& More, 417 North Sycamore Street for a Class "D" Liquor License and the request of Gary
Starostka for a Liquor Manager designation with the stipulation that a state approved server/seller
training program be completed. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
PAYMENT OF CLAIMS:
Motion by Homady, second by Walker to approve the Claims for the period of May 24, 2006 through
June 13, 2006, for a total amount of $3,728,673.69, Motion adopted unanimously. Councilmember
Pielstick abstained from claim #128536.
Motion by Homady, second by Walker to approve the following Claims for the Library Expansion
for the Period of May 10, 2006 through June 13, 2006:
#28 $470,00
#29 $249,580.30
Motion adopted unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 8:05 p.rn.
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RaNae Edwards
City Clerk
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