01/08/2008 MinutesCITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
January 8, 200$
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 8, 2008. Notice of the meeting was given in Z7ze Grand Island Independent on
January 2, 2008.
Mayor Margaret Hornady called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The following City Council
members were present: Councilmember's Brown, Haase, Zapata, Nickerson, Gericke, Carney,
Gilbert, Ramsey, Niemann, and Meyer. The following City Officials were present: City
Administrator Jeff Pederson, City Clerk RaNae Edwards, Finance Director David Springer, City
Attorney Dale Shotkoski, and Public Works Director Steve Riehle.
INVOCATION was given by Pastor Bev Lanzendorf, First Methodist Church, 4190 West
Capital Avenue followed by the PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
MAYOR COMNILJNICATION: Mayor Hornady acknowledged Community Youth Council
members Ben Robbins, Karen Buettner and Amanda Calhoon.
PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS:
Presentation Electric Transmission Study by Advantage Engineering. Gary Mader, Utilities
Director reported that since early 2006, Advantage Engineering, Inc. had been engaged in the
analysis of the City's electric system, evaluating methods to meet continued City grown in a
coordinated manner over time, with focus on improving overall system reliability as
improvements were required. Mr. Mader introduced Steve Spencer representing Advantage
Engineering, Inc. to give an update on the study.
Mr. Spencer gave a PowerPoint presentation covering the history of the Electric Transmission
Study. The system was studied for the period of 2006-2016 with several recommendations and
options for additional substations. The total cost for the recommended upgrades was
$19,405,000.00. Discussion was held concerning the costs. The council complimented the line
crew on the maintenance of lines.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Public Hearing on Generalized Redevelopment Plan for CRA Area #6. Chad Nabity, Regional
Planning Director reported that Area #6 was known as the Five Points area in the north central
portion of Grand Island and the neighborhoods around the Broadwell, Eddy, and 2°d Street
corridors. The generalized plan sets the parameters for TIF projects in the redevelopment area,
but does not specifically approve any TIF projects. Staff recommended approval. No public
testimony was heard.
Public Hearine on Amendment to the Generalized Redevelopment Plans for CRA_Areas #1, #4,
and #6. Chad Nabity, Regional Planning Director reported that Areas #1, #4, and #6 were in the
Downtown area of Grand Island. Approval of these amendments would allow the CRA to help
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fund the Rail Road Quiet Zone improvements. Staff recommended approval. No public
testimony was heard.
Public Hearing_ on Request from Tom Urnmel Sr and Tom Urnmel Jr. for a Conditional Use
Permit for a Recvcling Center Located at 2403 W. Old Lincoln Hi~hway. Craig Lewis, Building
Department Director reported that Tom Urnmel, Sr. and Tom Urnmel, Jr. requested a Conditional
Use Permit to allow for the operation of a recycling center in conjunction with the current operation
of Heartland Disposal located at 2403 W. Old Lincoln Highway. Staff recommended approval with
conditions as set out in City Code 36-101 and 36-106. Liz Gerberding, 404 West 14~' Street spoke
in support. No further public testimony was heard.
Public Hearing_on Request from Pablo Zuniga Lucero dba CotJas D'Oro 413 West 4~' Street for
a Class "C" Liquor License. RaNae Edwards, City Clerk reported that an application had been
received from Pablo Zuniga Lucero dba Copas D'Oro, 413 West 4~ Street for a Class "C" Liquor
License. Ms. Edwards presented the following exhibits for the record: application submitted to the
Liquor Control Commission and received by the City on December 13, 2007; notice to the general
public of date, time, and place of hearing published on December 29, 2007; notice to the applicant of
date, time, and place of hearing mailed on December 13, 2007; along with Chapter 4 of the City
Code. Staff recommended approval contingent upon final inspections. No public testimony was
heard.
RESOLUTION:
#2008-12 -Consideration of Annroving Contract with IBEW Wastewater Treatment Plant
Emplo,~ Brenda Sutherland, Human Resources Director reported that a labor agreement.
between the City of Grand Island and the IBEW, Local 1597 had been negotiated. The contract
would be retroactive to October 1, 2007 and run through September 30, 2011. Discussion was
held concerning the carry over of vacation hours. Ms. Sutherland reported the hours would be
carried over to the new contract.
Motion by Nickerson, second by Zapata to approve Resolution #2008-12. Upon roll call vote, all
voted aye. Motion adopted.
ORDINANCES:
Councilmember Gilbert moved "that the statutory rules requiring ordinances to be read by title
on three different days be suspended and that ordinances numbered:
#9155 -Consideration of Disposal of Old Fire Station No. 1
#91.56 -Consideration of Amending Salary Ordinance
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 Haase second the motion. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
Jim Rowell, Fire Chief reported Ordinance #9155 if approved would allow the process to
continue for the disposal of Old Fire Station No. 1 located at 302 South Pine Street. It was
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recommended that a Request for Proposal be issued with the following criteria to be evaluated
and scored:
1. Business plan
a. Anticipated assessed value at completion
b. Fiscal responsibility
c. InvestmentJcost of renovation
2. Schedule of development
3. Aesthetics preservation
4. Benefit to the neighborhood or community
5. Intended use
6. Experience
7. Ability to obtain performance bond
8. Disposition of the training tower
9. Purchase price
Paul Warshauer, 217 N. Locust Street, Suite 202 & 500 expressed interest in the fire station.
Discussion was held concerning the outcome of the property once it was sold. Wes Nespor,
Attorney for the City commented that the Request for Proposal process would allow council to
approve a new owner with the council's intentions in mind. This process would also be subject to
a 30 day remonstrance period as provided by law.
Brenda Sutherland, Human Resources Director reported Ordinance #9156 would amend the
salary ordinance to include the contract approved by council for the IBEW Wastewater
Treatment Plant employees. Also included in this ordinance were the deletion of the Shooting
Park Maintenance Worker position, which had not been filled, and the addition of a Shooting
Range Operator.
Steve Paustian, Parks & Recreation Director explained the reason for the change. Discussion was
held concerning the work to be performed, the hours of operation, and marketing the Heartland
Public Shooting Park.
Motion by Gericke to postpone a decision on Ordinance #9156 until the February 12, 2007
Council meeting. Motion died due to lack of a second.
Motion by Nickerson, second by Brown to approve Ordinances #9155 and #9156.
City Clerk: Ordinances #9155 and #9156 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.
City Clerk: Ordinances #9155 and #9156 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 Hornady: By reason of the roll call votes on first reading and then upon final passage,
Ordinances #9155 and #9156 are declared to be lawfully adopted upon publication as required by
law.
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CONSENT AGENDA: Consent agenda item G-15 was pulled from the agenda at the request of
the Community Development Specialist. Consent agenda item G-7 was removed for further
discussion. Motion by Zapata, second by Ramsey to approve the Consent Agenda excluding
items G-7 & G-1.5. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
Receipt of Official Document -Tort Ciaim Filed by Laura Nelson.
Approving Minutes of December 18, 2.0.0? City Council Regular Meeting.
Approving Appointments of Lisa Heineman and Steven Beck to the Community Development
Advisory Board.
Approving Appointments of Term Loschen and Scott Dugan to the Grand Island Facilities
Corporation Board.
Approving Appointment of Jim Williams to the Law Enforcement Co-Location Committee.
#2008-1 - Approvin~,.Generalized Redevelopment Plan for CRA Area #6.
#2008-3 ,Approving Purchase of ~ 2008 Ford 2-Wheel Drive Half-Ton Pickups for Park and
Recreation Department with Anderson Ford of Lincoln, Nebraska in an Amount of $14,310.00
each.
#2008-4 -Approving Request for Contract Extension for Earthwork for Wells #1, #4. and #8 -
Platte River Wellfield with Hooker Brothers Construction of Grand Island Nebraska.
#2008-5 -Approving Change Order #3 for Water Main District #455 -Park-View Subdivision
with Starostka Group Unlimited Inc. of Grand Island, Nebraska for a decrease of $1,906.83 and
a Revised Contract Amount of $226 025.95.
#2008-6 -Approving Award of Pr~osal for Engineering Services Related to Semi-Annual
Topographic Surveys at the Landfill with Miller & Associates Consulting En ig neers, P.C. of
Kearney; Nebraska.
#2008-7 -Approving Certificate of Final Completion for Traffic Signal Project No. 2006-TS-l;
LTS Highway 30 and Public Safety Drive with Ensley Electrical Services, Inc. of Grand Island,
Nebraska.
#2008-8 -Approving Certificate of Final Completion for Final Clarifier Launder Covers Project
No. 2007-WWTP-1 with MFG Water Treatment Products Company of Union City,
Penns~vania.
#2008-9 - Approvine Certificate of Final Completion for Installation of Final Clarifier Launder
Covers Project No. 2007-WWTP-2 with A & D Millwright of Alda, Nebraska.
#2008-10 - Approving_Subordination Agreement for Doug and Angie Boersen, 3324 N.
Homestead Drive. This item was pulled from the agenda at the request of Joni Kuzma,
Community Development Specialist.
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~ #2008 2 Approving Amendment to the Generalized Redevelopment Plans for CRA Areas #I
#4, and #b. Chad Nabity, Regional Planning Director answered questions concerning the
timeline for the train horns. Oak, Pine, Elm and Walnut Streets would be done in the first year
with Broadwell Avenue, Lincoln Street and Custer Street to follow in the second year.
Motion by Gilbert, second by Haase to approve Resolution #2008-2. Upon roll call vote, all
voted aye. Motion adopted.
REQUEST AND REFERR.A.LS:
Consideration of Request from Tom Ummel, Sr and Tom Ummel Jr. for a Conditional Use
Permit for a Recxcling Center Located at 2403 W. Old Lincoln Hi~;hwa~ This item related to the
aforementioned Public Hearing.
Motion by Meyer, second by Haase to approve the request for a Conditional Use Permit. Upon
roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
RESOLUTIONS:
#2008-11 -Consideration of Request from Pablo Zuniga Lucero dba Copas D' Oro 413 West 4'~
Street for a Class "C" Liquor License .This item related to the aforementioned Public Hearing.
Motion by Nickerson, second by Ramsey to approve Resolution #2008-11 contingent upon final
inspections and Mr. Lucero completing a state approved alcohol serverlseller training program.
Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adapted.
#2008-13 -Consideration of Approvi>~ Amendment to the Humane Society Contract of
November 4, 2003. Dale Shotkoski, City Attorney reported that Council approved Resolution
#2003-332 on November 4, 2003 whereby the City entered into an agreement with the Central
Nebraska Humane Society (CNHS) to provide animal code enforcement services. The Humane
Society requested an increase in funding from the City from $167,500 to $248,000 for the final
year of the Agreement which would expire in September 2008. The addendum would increase
the current monthly payment of $13,958.33 to $22,770.83 for the period of October 2007
through September 2008.
The following people spoke in support of the amendment to the Humane Society Contract:
Laurie Dethloff, Humane Society Executive Director
Gail Yenny, 1716 Rainbow Road
Galen Stehlik, 3004 Brentwood Place
Sharla Miller, 1523 Stagecoach Road
Jane Kuehn, 1915 West 1~` Street
Discussion was held concerning the cost of services to the City and the budget for CNHS. It was
mentioned that the Central Nebraska Humane Society does not trap feral cats. A few years back
there was a $2,500 grant that allowed the CNHS to perform those services. CNHS would provide
those services again for a fee. It was mentioned that the City would be bidding these services out
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and that it would not be treated as an outside agency. City Administrator Jeff Pederson stated the
City was not in a position at this time to perform those services.
Motion by Gericke, second by Brown to approve Resolution #2008-13. Upon roll call vote,
Councilmember's Brown, Zapata, Nickerson, Gericke, Carney, Gilbert, Ramsey, Niemann and
Meyer voted aye. Councilmember Haase voted no. Motion adopted.
PAYMENT OF CLAIMS:
Motion by Brown, second by Haase to approve the Claims for the period of December 19, 2007
through January 8, 2008, far a total amount of $3,218,27.60. Motion adopted unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 8:55 p.m.
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RaNae Edwards
City Clerk