02/08/2011 MinutesCITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
February 8, 2011
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 February 8, 2011. Notice of the meeting was given in The Grand Island Independent
on February 2, 2011.
Mayor Jay Vavricek called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The following City Council
members were present: Chuck Haase, Larry Carney, Kirk Ramsey, Peg Gilbert, Mitch
Nickerson, Linna Dee Donaldson, Scott Dugan, and John Gericke. Councilmember Randy Gard
and Bob Niemann were absent. The following City Officials were present: Interim City
Administrator/Finance Director Mary Lou Brown, City Clerk RaNae Edwards, Interim City
Attorney Jason Eley, Interim Public Works Engineer Terry Brown, and Interim Public
Works/CTtilities Director Gary Mader.
INVOCATION was given by Councilmember Dugan followed by the PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE.
MAYOR COMMUNICATION: Mayor Vavricek introduced Community Youth Council
members Miguel Baeza, Evan Dexter, and Board Member Celine Swan. Mentioned was March
26, 2011 for the next City Council Retreat and the Mayor's trip to Indiana for the departure of
Troop 376 service men and women headed to Kosovo.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Public Hearing on Acquisition of Utility Easement Located at 2820 Riverside Drive (Country
Club Holding Association). Gary Mader, Utilities Director reported that acquisition of a utility
easement located at 2820 Riverside Drive was needed in order to have access to install, upgrade,
maintain, and repair appurtenances, including lines and transformers for the purpose of
documenting utility easements for the entire Riverside Country Club, including those required
for the expanded clubhouse. Staff recommended approval. No public testimony was heard.
Public Hearing on the One & Six Year Street Improvement Plan. Gary Mader, Interim Public
Works Director reported that adoption of a One and Six Year Street Improvement Program was
required by State law as part of the requirements to receive approximately three million dollars
of state gas tax funds each year. This item was referred to the Regional Planning Commission by
Council at their January 25, 2011 Regular Meeting. The Regional Planning Commission
conducted a Public Hearing at their February 2, 2011 meeting. Public Works Engineer Terry
Brown presented a PowerPoint explaining the recommendations. Staff recommended approval.
No public testimony was heard.
Public Hearing#2 Concerning Status of Community Revitalization Grants, 08-CR-002, 09-CR-
102 and 09-CR-002. Community Development Administrator Barbara Quandt reported that
Grand Island received three Community Revitalization grants from the Nebraska Department of
Economic Development for housing and infrastructure projects in qualifying low-to-moderate
income block groups in the City. Ms. Quandt stated this was the second public hearing required
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by the Nebraska Department of Economic Development to fulfill the requirement for these
grants. Comment was made by Council Gilbert concerning the importance of these grants. No
action was required by Council.
ORDINANCES:
#9286 -Consideration of Annexation Right-of--Way along a Portion of South Locust
Street between the Grand Island City Limits and the Northernmost Terminus of the Exit
Ramps to the Interstate 80 Interchange (Second Reading)
Regional Planning Director Chad Nabity reported this was the second of three readings and was
not suggesting extension of the zoning jurisdiction as a result of this annexation. Staff
recommended approval.
Motion by Dugan, second by Gericke to approve Ordinance #9286 on second reading. Upon roll
call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
Councilmember Gilbert moved "that the statutory rules requiring ordinances to be read by title
on three different days are suspended and that ordinance numbered:
#9289 -Consideration of Amendments to Chapter 32 of the Grand Island City Code
Relative to Streets and Sidewalks
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 this ordinance on second reading and then upon final
passage and call for a roll call vote on each reading and then upon final passage."
Councilmember Ramsey second the motion. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
Interim Public Works Director Gary Mader reported that this amendment to Chapter 32 of the
Grand Island City Code would include the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
providing guidance for the proper installation and maintenance of Temporary Traffic Control.
Motion by Gilbert, second by Ramsey to approve Ordinance #9289.
City Clerk: Ordinance #9289 on first reading. All those in favor of the passage of this ordinance
on first reading, answer roll call vote. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
City Clerk: Ordinance #9289 on final passage. All those in favor of the passage of this ordinance
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,
Ordinance #9289 is declared to be lawfully adopted upon publication as required by law.
CONSENT AGENDA: Motion by Carney, second by Gericke to approve the Consent Agenda.
Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
Approving Minutes of January 22, 2011 City Council Special Study Session (Retreat
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Approving Minutes of January 25, 2011 City Council Regular Meeting.
Approving the Following Councilmember Appointments to Boards and Commissions for 2011
Building Code Advisory Board: Larry Carney
Business Improvement District #4: Kirk Ramsey
Business Improvement District #6:
Business Improvement District #7:
Business Improvement District #8:
Central District Health board (Term of 3 years)
City/County Emergency Mgt/Communications;
Community Development Advisory Board:
Community Redevelopment Authority:
GI Area Economic Development Corp.
Humane Society:
Law Enforcement Co-Location:
Library Board:
Odor Committee:
Problem Resolution Team:
Regional Planning Commission:
Systems Information Advisory Committee (Spillman)
(City/County)
Transportation Committee:
Bob Niemann
Scott Dugan
Randy Gard
Chuck Haase
John Gericke & Mitch Nickerson
Linna Dee Donaldson
Randy Gard
Peg Gilbert
Scott Dugan & Chuck Haase
Bob Niemann
Peg Gilbert
Larry Carney, John Gericke,
Bob Niemann & Kirk Ramsey
Larry Carney & John Gericke
Mitch Nickerson
Scott Dugan
Randy Gard, Peg Gilbert &
Kirk Ramsey
#2011-28 -Approving Acquisition of Utility Easement Located at 2820 Riverside Drive
(Country Club Holding Association
#2011-29 -Approving Change Order #1 for Water Main Project 2009-W-6 (6th Street from Pine
Street to Elm Street) with K2 Construction of Lincoln, Nebraska for an Increase of $11,065.33
and a Revised Contract Amount of $304,976.80.
#2011-30 -Approving One-Call Member Services Agreement (Digger's Hotline
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#2011-31 -Approving Agreements for Temporary Construction Easements in the Life Station
#7 Disaster Recovery Project Area (Grant Street to Arthur Street, between Oklahoma Avenue
and Phoenix Avenue).
#2011-32 -Approving Certificate of Final Completion for the Addition to the Transfer station
Storage Building with Rathman & Manning corporation of Chapman, Nebraska.
#2011-33 -Approving Bid Award for Handica~Ramp Project No. 2010-1 with The Diamond
En in'g eerin~ Company of Grand Island, Nebraska in an Amount of !69,331.42.
#2011-34 -Approving Contract for City/County Emergency Dispatch CAD System for the Fire
Department with Image Trend, Inc. in an Amount of $3,280 for the first 4 years and $1,280 for
the 5th year.
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RESOLUTIONS:
#2011-35 - Consideration of Requesting the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission to Require E1
Diamante Ni;?ht Club, 1600 South Eddy Street to Complete a Long Renewal Form This item
was pulled from the agenda at the request of Attorney Bill Francis and rescheduled for February
22, 2011.
#2011-36 -Consideration of Approving One & Six Year Street Improvement Plan This item
related to the aforementioned Public Hearing.
Discussion was held regarding Wasmer Detention Cell for a total amount of $462,000. Mr.
Brown stated they were in negotiations and anticipated an 80% - 20% split but didn't have a final
number. 80% would be paid by the State and 20% by the City. Interim City Administrator Mary
Lou Brown stated this was a plan and would be decided in the budget process. Mr. Brown stated
the Gas Tax would be applied to any street project. Street Transportation Project funds would be
used for other projects.
Motion by Ramsey, second by Haase to approve Resolution #2011-36. Upon roll call vote, all
voted aye. Motion adopted.
PAYMENT OF CLAIMS:
Motion by Dugan, second by Nickerson to approve the Claims for the period of January 26, 2011
through February 8, 2011, for a total amount of $1,511,408.03. Unanimously approved.
Motion by Dugan, second by Nickerson to approve the Claims for the Period of January 26, 2011
through February 8, 2011 for the Veterans Athletic Field Complex for a total amount of
$2,381.15. Unanimously approved.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 7:35 p.m.
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RaNae Edwards
City Clerk