03/13/2007 MinutesOFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING
March 13, 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 March 13, 2007. Notice of the meeting was given in The Grand Island Independent on
March 7, 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,
Brown, Gilbert, and Haase. Councilmember's Whitesides, and Meyer were absent. The
following City Officials were present: City Clerk RaNae Edwards, City Attorney Dale
Shotkoski, Finance Director David Springer, and Public Works Director Steve Riehle.
IlWOCATTON was given by Councilmember Jackie Pielstick followed by the PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE.
MAYOR COMMUNICATION: Mayor Hornady acknowledged Community Youth Council
members Jeff Seim and Allen Buck. Introduced was Jon Rosenlund, new Emergency
Management Director and his family. The Mayor also mentioned the Big BrothersBig Sister's
Fund Raiser.
PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS:
Recognition of Life Saving Efforts by Celine Stahlnecker and Lynne Kelly. Library Emplovees.
Mayor Hornady and the City Council recognized the life saving efforts of Library Employees
Celine Stahlnecker and Lynne Kelly for performing the Heimlich maneuver on fellow employee
Patsy Arnold who was choking. Ranae Foster with the American Red Cross was present and
stated they were making application for a Presidential Life Saving Award for Celine Stahlnecker.
Library Director Steve Fosselman, Celine Stahlnecker, Lynne Kelly, and Patsy Arnold were
present for the recognition.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Public Hearing on Re-Adopting the City of Grand Island Official Zoning Map. Chad Nabity,
Regional Planning Director reported that this map would be used as the official map to show
zoning, the Grand Island City Limit lines and 2 mile extraterritorial jurisdiction incorporating all
annexation and zoning actions since the map became ofhcial on March 7, 2006. No public
testimony was heard.
Public Hearing_Concerning Acquisition of Utility Easement Located South of State Street and
East of North Road (Little B's Corporation). Gary Mader, Utilities Director reported that
acquisition of a utility easement located south of State Street and east of North Road was needed
in order to have access to install, upgrade, maintain, and repair water mains. This easement
would be used to construct water mains from the existing main in Summerfield Avenue to
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complete the loop to State Street and would allow for continued expansion to the north. The
easement would be within the future street right-of--way. No public testimony was heard.
ORDINANCES
#9108 -Consideration of Annexation of Property Located Between the East Side of the
Platte Valley Industrial Park and South Locust Street and Between Wildwood Drive and
Schimmer Drive (Third Reading)
Chad Nabity, Regional Planning Director reported Ordinance #9108 was the third and final
reading.
Motion by Pielstick, second by Walker to approve Ordinance #9108 on third reading. Upon roll
call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
CONSENT AGENDA: Consent items G-3, G-11 and G-13 were pulled for further discussion.
Motion by Gilbert, second by Haase to approve the Consent Agenda excluding items G-3, G-11,
and G-13. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
Receipt of Official Document -Tort Claim Filed by STL Transportation.
Approving Minutes of February 27 2007 City Council RegLular Meeting.
#2007-51 -Approving Re-Adoptin tg he City of Grand Island Official Zoning Map.
#2007-52 - Approving Acquisition of Utility Easement Located South of State Street and East of
North Road (Little B's Corporation}.
#2007-53 -Approving Bid Award for 2007 Concrete Ready-Mix for the Streets Division of the
Public Works Department with Gerhold Concrete Company of Grand Island. Nebraska in an
Amount of $59.00 per cubic yard.
#2007-54 - Approving Bid Award for 2007 Concrete Pavement and Storm Sewer Repair for the
Streets Division of the Public Works Department with OK Paving of Hordville, Nebraska in an
Amount of $608,585.00.
#2007-55 -Approving Bid Award for 2007 Hot Mix Asphalt for the Streets Division of the
Public Works Department with J I L Asphalt Paving_of Grand Island. Nebraska for an Amount
of $35 55 per ton for Type "A" $28 90 per ton for TXpe "B" Asphalt Hot-Mix and $34.65 per
ton for Type "C" Asphaltic Concrete Hot-Mix.
#2007-56 - Approvins Bid Award for 26,000 GVW Dump Truck. for_Streets Division of the
Public Works Department with Hansen International Truck, Inc of Grand Island, Nebraska in an
Amount of $57,415.00.
#2007-57 -Approving Bid for Sale of Lot One (1) of Dale Roush Third Subdivision Located at
1 Navajo Drive to Steven A Manolidis of Grand Island Nebraska in an Amount of $3,110.00.
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#2007 59 Approving Contract for Operation and Management Services for rackrabbit Run
Golf Course with Don E. Kruse of Grand Island, Nebraska.
#2007 61 Approving Lease Agreement with the Hall County Historical Societv for the Rental
of the Burlin on Dot bX the Grand Island Police Department in an Amount of $565.00 per
month.
#2007 62 Approving Interlocal Agreement with Metropolitan Area Planning A~ency (NAPA)
for Aerial Photography.
#2007 63 - A.pproving_Grant Award from Region IlI Behavioral Health Services in the Amount
of $900 00 for the Community Youth Counci12007 Family Dav in the Park.
#2007 64 -Approving, Interlocal Agreement with the Communities of Beatrice, Columbus
Fremont Hastings Kearney Lexingtton~Norfolk North Platte and Scottsbluff for the Nebraska
Storm Water Communities Cooperative.
#2007 65 Approving Program Agreement with the Nebraska Department of Roads Re~ardin;;
the Wasmer Detention Cell.
Approvi ~ Preliminary Plat for Woodland Park Fifth Subdivision. Chad Nabity, Regional
Planning Director reported this preliminary plat proposed to create 45 lots on a tract of land
located in the W1/2 of the SE1/4 of Section 2-11-10 consisting of approximately 9.28 acres.
Gary Lantzer, 4203 New York Avenue spoke in support with concerns about the drainage.
Motion by Gilbert, second by Nickerson to approve the preliminary plat for Woodland Park Fifth
Subdivision. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
#2007-58 -Approving Contract for CitX Administrator Recruitment Services with The Mercer
Group Inc of Santa Fe New Mexico in an Amount of $16 500 00 plus expenses not to exceed
$8.000.00. Human Resources Director Brenda Sutherland explained the process of hiring a new
City Administrator. Discussion was held regarding council input, guarantee, and time frame.
Motion by Walker, second by Pielstick to approve Resolution #2007-58. Upon roll call vote, all
voted aye. Motion adopted.
#2007-60 -Approving Bid Award for ~1) Commercial 72" Turf Mower, Hard Cab and Snow
Thrower with TurfWerks of Omaha Nebraska in an Amount of $27,654.00. Park and Recreation
Director Steve Paustian reported the recommendation of the department was to award this bid to
TurfWerks which was not the low bid, but met all specifications. Discussion was held regarding
awarding bids to the lowest bidder.
Motion by Nickerson, second by Cornelius to approve Resolution #2007-60. Upon roll call vote,
all voted aye. Motion adopted.
Introduced was Don Kruse the new Jackrabbit Run Golf Course Professional and Manager. Mr.
Kruse thanked the Mayor, Council, and public for the opportunity to serve.
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RESOLUTION:
#2007-66 - Annrovina Marketing Plan for the Parks and Recreation Department. Steve Paustian,
Park and Recreation Director reported the department had formulated a policy to allow for
promotions, give-a-ways, and cross marketing promotions to help generate additional revenues
and increase public awareness for various Park and Recreation Department facilities such as
Island Oasis, Jackrabbit Run Golf Course, and the Heartland Public Shooting Park.
Motion by Pielstick, second by Walker to approve Resolution #2007-66. Upon roll call vote, all
voted aye. Motion adopted.
PAYMENT OF CLAIMS:
Motion by Cornelius, second by Nickerson to approve the Claims for the period of February 28,
2007 through March 13, 2007, for a total amount of $2,307,448.08. Motion adopted
unanimously.
Motion by Cornelius, second by Nickerson to approve the following Claims for the Library
Expansion for the period of February 28, 2007 through March 13, 2007:
#54 $2,261.54
#55 580.66
#56 285,558.05
#57 3,842.69
#58 70.00
#59 1,800.00
#60 455.00
#61 1,234.18
#62 2,407.41
Motion adopted unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT: There being no future business the meeting was adjourned at 7:40 p.m.
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RaNae Edwards
City Clerk