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03/11/2008 MinutesCITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA 11~NUTES OF CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING March 11, 2008 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 11, 2008. Notice of the meeting was given in The Grand Island Independent on March 5, 2QQ$. President Mitchell Nickerson called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The following City Council members were present: Councilmember's Brown, Haase, Zapata, Nickerson, Gilbert, Ramsey, and Niemann. Mayor Hornady and Councilmember's Gericke, Carney, and Meyer were absent. 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 Associate Pastor Alan Davis, Independent Bethel Baptist Church, 1223 East 6~` Street followed by the PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE. MAYOR CONIMLJNICATION: President Nickerson mentioned that Councilmember's Carney, Gericke, and Meyer were at the National League of City's conference in Washington, D.C. and Mayor Hornady was on vacation. Introduced were Community Youth Council members Allen Buck and Malorie Meier. PUBLIC HEARINGS: Public Hearing on Re-Adopting the City of Grand Island Official Zoning Maw Chad Nabity, Regional Planning Director reported that staff is not recommending any changes to the Zoning Map other than the reversion of two Commercial Development Zones for Ewoldt Subdivision and Kings Crossing Subdivision. No public testimony was heard. CONSENT AGENDA: Motion by Zapata, second by Brown to approve the Consent Agenda. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted. Receipt of Official Document -Tort Claim Filed. by Dianne G. Kelley Approving; Minutes of February 26, 2008 City Council Regular Meeting Approving Minutes of March 3, 2008 City Council Special Meeting_ #2008-81 - Approvins Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for Conner Estates Second Subdivision. It was noted that Copper Creek Estates -Grand Island, LLC, owner had submitted the Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for Copper Estates Second Subdivision located south of Indian Grass Drive and west of Cherokee Avenue, comprising of approximately 1.167 acres for the purpose of adding 2 feet to the back of 7 lots in Copper Creek Subdivision. #2008-82 - Approv_in~ Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for Spencer Acres Subdivision. It was noted that Mitchell and Susan Spencer, owners had submitted the Final Plat and Subdivision Page 2, City Council Regular Meeting, March 11, 2008 Agreement for Spencer Acres Subdivision located between Ravenwood Subdivision and Hidden Lakes Subdivision, comprising of approximately 10.135 acres for the purpose of creating 2 lots. #2008-83 -Approving Interlocal Agreement with the Community Redevelopment Authority for 4uiet Zone Improvements. #2008-84 - Approving Bid Award for Water Main Project 2008-W-4 (Crane Valley 4~' Subdivision) with Diamond En ing eering Co. of Grand Island, Nebraska in an Amount of $551499.71. #2008-85 -Approving Certificate of Final Completion and Setting Board of Equalization Date of Apri122 2008 for Water Main District No. 455 -Park-View Area. #2008-86 - Approving Award of Proposal for En ing~ eering Services Related to Environmental Monitoring Services at the Landfill with Midwest Laboratories, Inc. of Omaha, Nebraska. #2008-87 -Approving Bid Award for Law Enforcement Center Lawn & Landscaping Services with Johnson Law & Landscape Inc. of Kearney, Nebraska in an Amount of $8,684.00. #2008-88 - A~proving_Contract for Cable Television Services at the Law Enforcement Center with Charter Communications of Kearney Nebraska in an amount of $1,000.00 one time installation and $10.00 per month service fee. #2008-89 - A,,_pnroving Grant Award from Region III Behavioral Health Services in an Amount of $600.00 for Community Youth Counci12008 Family Day in the Park. #2008-90 -Approving} Paul Essman of Capital City Concepts to Conduct Joint IBEW and Future Wage and Benefiis Surveys in an Amount of Approximately $15,000.00. REQUESTS AND REFERRALS: Consideration of Request from Stratford Plaza. LLC dba Howard Johnson Riverside Inn, 3333 Ramada Road for a Deletian of Approximately 180' x 130' to their Class "C-65949" Liauar License. RaNae Edwards, City Clerk reported this request was for the deletion of approximately 180' x 150' area which included the restaurant, kitchen, conference center, lobby, and atrium from the current Class "C-65949" liquor license. This area would be covered under a separate license which would come before the City Council for approval on March 25, 2008. Motion by Gilbert, second by Brown to approve the request from Stratford Plaza, LLC dba Howard Jahnson Riverside Inn, 3333 Ramada Road for a Partial Deletion to their Liauar License. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted. RESOLUTIONS: #2008-91 - Avvrovine Boundaries for Creation of Business Improvement District #6. Chad Nabity, Regional Planning Director reported owners of some of the properties along Second Street between Eddy and Grant Streets requested the creation of a business improvement district to create a landscaping district similar to the ones created on South Locust Street. The first step Page 3, City Council Regular Meeting, March 11, 2008 in the creation of the district is for Council to define the boundaries of the area. Staff is suggesting an area bounded by South front Street on the north, First Street on the south, Eddy Street on the east and Garfield Street on the west. Discussion was held concerning the district boundaries and the process of protesting out of the district. Bob Dodendorf, 1404 South Harrison Street spoke in support. Motion by Haase, second by Zapata to approve Resolution #2008-91. Upon roll call, all voted aye. Motion adopted. #2008-92 - Approving Designation of 1~` Street as Stop Sign Protected from Cleveland Street to Washington Street. Steve Riehle, Public Works Director reported that the Nebraska Department of Roads (NDOR) is managing the project to widen US Highway 30 (2"~ Street) from Grant Street to Greenwich Street. With the anticipated increase in traffic volumes on 1 Sc Street they are requesting designated "Stop Sign Protected" Streets covering 1 ~` Street from east of Blaine Street to west of Lincoln Avenue. Motion by Zapata, second by Gilbert to approve Resolution #2008-92. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted. #2008-93 -Approving Settlement of Sapp Bros Petroleum Inc. Condemnation Appeal. Wes Nespor, Attorney for the City reported that acquisition of permanent and temporary rights-of- way and easements on the Capital Avenue widening project were needed. Negotiations to purchase the needed property from Poland Oil, Inc. (now known as Sapp Bros. Petroleum, Inc.) stalled and eminent domain proceedings were commenced. A settlement had been reached in the amount of $44,758.00 and $40,785.00 to be released from the Hall County Court. Motion by Gilbert, second by Haase to approve Resolution #2008-93. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted. PAYMENT OF CLAIMS: Motion by Brown, second by Haase to approve the Claims for the period of February 27, 2008 through March 11, 2008, for a total amount of $2,40b,390.80. Motion adopted unanimously. ADJOL;fRN1VIENT: The meeting was adjourned at 7:25 p.m. ~~~~~-,~ RaNae Edwards City Clerk