01/09/2007 MinutesOFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
January 9, 2007
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 January 9, 2007. Notice of the meeting was given in The Grand Island Independent on
January 3, 2007.
Mayor Margaret Hornady called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The following City Council
members were present: Councilmember's Pielstick, Walker, Cornelius, Nickerson, Gericke,
Gilbert, Whitesides, Haase, and Meyer. 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 City Attorney Dale Shotkoski.
INVOCATION was given by Pastor Curtis Holzworth, Evangelical Free Church, 2609 South
Blaine Street followed by the PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
MAYOR COMMUNICATION: Mayor Hornady acknowledged Community Youth Council
members Amber Moreno and Taylor O'Boyle along with Ed Jarosik, Board Member. Mayor
Hornady thanked the Utilities and Public Works Departments for the clean-up efforts due to the
ice storm. Also mentioned was the foresight from previous council's in building the power plant.
SPECIAL ITEMS:
Annroving Appointment of Tom Brown as City Councilmember for Ward 2. Mayor Hornady
submitted the name of Tom Brown for the appointment of Councilmember to represent Ward 2
to fill the vacancy created when Councilmember Hornady was elected Mayor. The term of office
would begin immediately and expire on December 2, 2008
Motion by Meyer, second by Whitesides to approve the appointment of Tom Brown as
Councilmember for Ward 2. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
Administration of Oath to Newly Appointed Councilmember Tom Brown. City Clerk RaNae
Edwards administered the Oath of Office to newly appointed Councilmember Tom Brown. Mr.
Brown introduced his family and commented he was looking forward to serving the citizens of
Ward 2 and the city of Grand Island.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Public Hearing on Change of Zoning for a Tract of Land Located East of the Platte Valley
Industrial Park between West Schimmer Drive and West Wildwood Drive from TA Transitional
Agriculture & AG2 Secondar~A~icultural to M2 HeavXManufacturing_ Chad Nabity, Regional
Planning Director reported that the Grand Island Economic Development Corporation had
submitted an application to rezone approximately 440 acres of land east of the Platte Valley
Industrial Park between Schimmer Drive and Wildwood Drive on both sides of Blaine Street
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from TA Transitional Agriculture and AG2 Secondary Agricultural to M2 Heavy Manufacturing.
Marlan Ferguson representing the Economic Development Corporation spoke in support. No
further public testimony was heard.
and 2nd Street (Five Points Bank) Gary Mader, Utilities Director reported that acquisition of a
utility easement located at the Corner of Broadwell Avenue and 2nd Street was needed in order to
have access to install, upgrade, maintain, and repair power appurtenances, including lines and
transformers. This easement would be used to locate underground cable and a single phase pad-
mounted transformer to provide electrical service to an ATM. No 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 ordinance numbered:
#9100 -Consideration of Change of Zoning for a Tract of Land Located East of the
Platte Valley Industrial Park between West Schimmer Drive and West Wildwood Drive
from TA Transitional Agriculture & AG2 Secondary Agricultural to M2 Heavy
Manufacturing
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 first reading and then upon final passage
and call for a roll call vote on each reading and then upon final passage." Councilmember
Nickerson seconded the motion. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
Chad Nabity, Regional Planning Director reported this item related to the aforementioned Public
Hearing. Discussion was held on why the southwestern corner of the property was not included
in the rezoning. Mr. Nabity stated that the EDC did not own the property and did not have an
option to buy it. Comments were made concerning citizens concerns regarding traffic, ethanol
plant, trains, etc. Mr. Nabity stated this use was included in the Comprehensive Plan. Gateway
corridor requirements were also discussed.
Motion by Pielstick, second by Meyer to approve Ordinance #9100.
City Clerk: Ordinance #9100 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 #9100 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 Hornady: By reason of the roll call votes on first reading and then upon final passage,
Ordinance #9100 is declared to be lawfully adopted upon publication as required b_y law.
CONSENT AGENDA: Consent Agenda item G-8 was pulled for further discussion. Motion by
Cornelius, second by Gilbert to approve the Consent Agenda excluding item G-8. Upon roll call
vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
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Approving Minutes of December 19 2006 City Council. Regular Meeting.
#2007-1 -Approving Change Order No. 10 with Chief Construction Company of Grand Island,
Nebraska for Law Enforcement Center for an Additional Cost of $885.23 and a Decrease in the
Contingency Fund to $139,724.11.
- Annrnvin~ Acnuisiti~n ~f iTtility Easement Located at the Corner of
#2007-3 -Approving Certificate of Final Completion for Water Main Project 2005-W-12 -
Public Safety Center and Hall County Corrections Facility with Starostka Group Unlimited, Inc.
of Grand Island. Nebraska.
#2007-4 -Approving Certificate of Compliance with the Nebraska Department of Roads for
Maintenance Agreement No. 12: Calendar Year 2006.
#2007-5 -Approving Certificate of Final Completion for Asphalt Street Improvement District
No. 1254- Dale Roush and Dale Roush 2°d Subdivision (Indian Acres) with Gary Smith
Construction Company of Grand Island, Nebraska.
2007-b -Approving Certificate of Final Completion for Asphalt Maintenance Project 2006-AC-
1; Various Locations Throughout Grand Island with Gary Smith Construction Company of
Grand Island, Nebraska.
#2007-8 - Approving, Amendment Number 3 to the Grand Island General City Emplo, e~es_
Pension Plan with Ameritas.
#2007-9 -Approving Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for LaRue Third Subdivision. It was
noted that Housing Plus L.L.C. owner, had submitted a Final Plat for LaRue Third Subdivision
located on a tract of land comprising a part of the E1/2 NW1/4 of Section 13-11-10 consisting of
approximately 20.369 acres for the purpose of creating 60 lots.
#2007-10 - Approving Annexation Plan for Property Located Between the East Side of the Platte
Valley Industrial Park and South Locust Street and Between Wildwood Drive and Schimmer
Drive and Scheduling a Public Hearing
#2007-11 -Approving Supplemental Agreement #1 with the Nebraska Department of Roads for
the Grand Island River Way Trail.
#2007-12 -Approving Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement with Kirkham Michael of Omaha,.
Nebraska for En ineering Consulting Services for Storm Sewer Design Relative to the Wasmer
Detention Cell.
#2007-7 -Approving Application with the Nebraska Department of Roads for Safe Route to
School Program (Safety Improvements near Walnut Middle Schools Councilmember Pielstick
commented on the traffic issues at Walnut Middle School and spoke of support for the Safe
Route to School Program.
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Motion by Pielstick, second by Walker to approve Resolution #2007-?. Upon roll call vote, all
voted aye. Motion adopted.
RESOLUTIONS:
#2007-13 - Approving Appointment of Dale Shotkoski as City Attornev. Mayor Hornady
submitted the name of Dale Shotkoski for the appointment of City Attorney. The appointment
would be effective with the Mayor's term of office.
Motion by Meyer, second by Whitesides to approve Resolution #2007-13. Upon roll call vote,
Councilmember's Walker, Cornelius, Nickerson, Gericke, Brown, Gilbert, Whitesides, and
Meyer voted aye. Councilmember's Haase and Pielstick voted no. Motion adopted.
PAYMENT OF CLAIMS:
Motion by Cornelius, second by Haase to approve the Claims for the period of December 20,
2006 through January 9, 2007, for a total amount of $2,890,836.03. Motion adopted
unanimously.
Motion by Cornelius, second by Haase to approve the following Claims for the Library
~xp~nsion for the period of December 6, 2006 through January 9, 2007:
#48 $333,712.70
#49 $ 750.00
Motion adopted unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 7:55 p.m.
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RaNae Edwards
City Clerk