08/09/2011 MinutesCITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
August 9, 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 August 9, 2011. Notice of the meeting was given in The Grand Island Independent on
August 3, 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, Randy Gard and John Gericke. Councilmember
Bob Niemann was absent. The following City Officials were present: City Administrator Mary
Lou Brown, City Clerk RaNae Edwards, City Attorney Robert Sivick, and Public Works
Director John Collins.
A moment of silence was observed in recognition of Sgt. Patrick Hamburger who was killed in
Afghanistan.
INVOCATION was given by Father Todd Philipsen, Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 518
West State Street followed by the PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
MAYOR COMMUNICATION: Mayor Vavricek introduced Community Youth Council
members Mitch Maginnis and Samantha Moravec and Board member Elizabeth Kuta.
City Administrator Mary Lou Brown gave an update on the State Fair and extension of sewer
line on Hwy 281.
PRESENTATIONS:
Proclamation "State Fair City" August 26 — September 5, 2011. Mayor Vavricek proclaimed
August 26 — September 5, 2011 as "State Fair City ". Joseph McDermott and Jana Kruger were
present to receive the proclamation.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Public Hearin on Request from Doc & Fritz's Shady Bend Inc. dba Doc & Fritz's Shady Bend,
3609E Hwy 30 for an Addition of a Sidewalk Caf6 to their Class "C" Liquor License. RaNae
Edwards, City Clerk reported that an application for an addition of a Sidewalk Caf6 to the Class
"C- 88751" Liquor License had been received from Doc & Fritz's Shady Bend, Inc. dba Doc &
Fritz's Shady Bend, 3609 E. Hwy 30. Ms. Edwards presented the following exhibits for the
record: application submitted to the Liquor Control Commission and received by the City on July
20, 2011; notice to the general public of date, time, and place of hearing published on July 30,
2011; notice to the applicant of date, time, and place of hearing mailed on July 20, 2011; along
with Chapter 4 of the City Code. Staff recommended approval contingent upon final inspections.
Craig Woodward, 3609 E. Hwy 30 spoke in support. No further public testimony was heard.
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Public Hearin on Acquisition of Utility Easement Located at the Extension of 8th Street between
Boggs and White Streets (Hall County Housing Authority). Utilities Director Tim Luchsinger
reported that acquisition of a utility easement located at the extension of 8th Street between
Boggs and White Streets was needed in order to have access to install, upgrade, maintain, and
repair appurtenances, including lines and transformers for the purpose to facilitate the new
construction and supply electrical serve to the new building. Staff recommended approval. No
public testimony was heard.
Public Hearing on Acquisition of Utility Easement Located at Stolley Park Road and Burlington
Northern/Santa Fe Railroad, Merrick County (Rudolph Kruse, Sr.). Utilities Director Tim
Luchsinger reported that acquisition of a utility easement located at Stolley Park Road and
Burlington Northern/Santa Fe Railroad, Merrick County was needed in order to have access to
install, upgrade, maintain, and repair power appurtenances, including lines and transformers for
the purpose of relocating the overhead and underground facilities at various locations. Staff
recommended approval. No public testimony was heard.
Public Hearin on Acquisition of Utility Easement Located at 1310 Branding Iron Lane (Gerald
& Patricia Kindig). Utilities Director Tim Luchsinger reported that acquisition of a utility
easement located at 1310 Branding Iron Lane was needed in order to have access to install,
upgrade, maintain, and repair power appurtenances, including lines and transformers for the
purpose of correcting an existing property encroachment and installation of an underground
service to replace the overhead now in place. Staff recommended approval. No public testimony
was heard.
Public Hearing on Corrected Utility Easement Located at 1839 and 1919 East 4t11 Street (Tommy
Ummel Sr. Tommy Ummel, Jr., and Cary Ummel). Utilities Director Tim Luchsinger reported
that correction of a utility easement located at 1839 and 1919 East 4th Street was needed in order
to have access to install, upgrade, maintain, and repair power appurtenances, including lines and
transformers. The subdivision plat changed and the easement will be changed to match the new
subdivision. Staff recommended approval. No public testimony was heard.
Public Hearing on Acquisition of Public Utility Easement Located in the Northwest Quarter of
the Northwest Quarter of Section 24 Township 11 Range 10 (Little B's Corporation). Public
Works Director John Collins reported that acquisition of a public utility easement located at the
southeast corner of Old Potash Highway and North Road was needed for the construction,
operation, maintenance, extension, repair, replacement, and removal of public utilities within the
easement. Staff recommended approval. No public testimony was heard.
Public Hearing on Community Redevelopment Authority (CRA) Budget. Chad Nabity, Regional
Planning Director presented the CRA 2011 -2012 Annual Budget. Presented was a recap of the
CRA programs and functions. The following budget highlights were presented: 1) $100,000 to
purchase dilapidated properties /infrastructure; 2) $150,000 for fagade development; 3) $240,000
for train horns; 4) $100,000 for other projects; and 5) $200,787 for Lincoln Pool. Total CRA
request was $632,171 for 2011 -2012.
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RESOLUTIONS:
#2011 -210 — Consideration of Approving the American Federation of State, County, and
Municipal Employees AFL -CIO (AFSCME) Labor Agreement. Human Resources Director
Brenda Sutherland reported that the City and AFSCME's negotiating team met to negotiate the
terms of a new three year labor agreement beginning October 1, 2011. Notable changes included:
language change from an established 40 hour work week to an agreement that hours won't fall
below 76 hours in a two week pay period; 5 consecutive days of vacation each year; definition
added to the bereavement leave section; a paragraph was added under the heading of seniority;
and 15 steps in the pay scale instead of 8 steps. Overall impact in the first year of the contract is
just under I% and years 2 and 3 outline a 1.5% salary table adjustment.
Discussion was held regarding non - binding mediation language.
Motion by Gilbert, second by Carney to approve Resolution #2011 -210. Upon roll call vote, all
voted aye. Motion adopted.
#2011 -211 — Consideration of Approving the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF)
Labor Agreement. Human Resources Director Brenda Sutherland reported that City and IAFF"S
negotiating team met to negotiate the terms of a new one year labor agreement beginning
October 1, 2011. Notable changes included: language to define the use of the Kelly day system;
increasing the maximum medical leave from 1687 to 1695 hours; changes to track benefits in the
"contract year "; define how vacation and medical leave time is debited; add language from the
MOU regarding the payout of medical leave from the last CIR case; change funeral leave to
bereavement leave; increase holiday pay hours from 14.77 to 15 hours per holiday; change the
premium paid for health insurance to the same rate as all other City employees; and change in
how overtime would be calculated. All positions would receive a 1.75% increase in October
2011.
Discussion was held regarding over -time hours.
Motion by Ramsey, second by Gericke to approve Resolution #2011 -211. 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 are suspended and that ordinances numbered:
#9300 — Consideration of Creation of Water Main District 457 (Pioneer Blvd.)
#9301 — Consideration of Creation of Water Main District 459 (Park Drive)
#9302 — Consideration of Creation of Water Main District 460 (Grand Avenue &
Riverview Drive)
#9303 — Consideration of Creation of Water Main District 461 (Haage Avenue)
#9304 — Consideration of Creation of Water Main District 462 (Cochin Street)
#9305 — Consideration of Creation of Water Main District 463 (Brahma Street & Bantam
Street)
#9306 — Consideration of Creation of Water Main District 464 (Antelope Drive)
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#9307 — Consideration of Creation of Water Main District 465 (Wildwood Drive, Elk
Drive, & Cougar Drive)
#9308 — Consideration of Amending Chapter 23 of the Grand Island City Code Relative
to Telephone Occupation Tax
#9309 — Consideration of Amending Chapter 22 -92 of the Grand Island City Code
Relative to Truck and Trailer Parking on Streets
#9310 — Consideration of Amending Chapter 35 of the Grand Island City Code Relative
to Parkview Groundwater
#9311 — Consideration of Refinancing Bonds for the Heartland Events Center Project
#9312 — Consideration of Vacation of a Utility Easement Located in Indianhead Seventh
Subdivision (3005, 3011 & 3017 Laramie Drive)
#9313 — Consideration of Vacation of Cedar Ridge Third Subdivision
#9314 — Consideration of 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 second reading and then upon final
passage and call for a roll call vote on each reading and then upon final passage."
Councilmember Nickerson second the motion. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion
adopted.
#9300 — Consideration of Creation of Water Main District 457 (Pioneer Blvd.)
#9301 — Consideration of Creation of Water Main District 459 (Park Drive)
#9302 — Consideration of Creation of Water Main District 460 (Grand Avenue &
Riverview Drive)
#9303 — Consideration of Creation of Water Main District 461 (Haage Avenue)
#9304 — Consideration of Creation of Water Main District 462 (Cochin Street)
#9305 — Consideration of Creation of Water Main District 463 (Brahma Street & Bantam
Street)
#9306 — Consideration of Creation of Water Main District 464 (Antelope Drive)
#9307 — Consideration of Creation of Water Main District 465 (Wildwood Drive, Elk
Drive, & Cougar Drive)
Utilities Director Tim Luchsinger reported that Ordinances #9300 thru #9307 related to petitions
received from property owners to create water main districts in the Parkview Area, Wildwood
and Hiser Subdivisions.
Discussion was held regarding Ordinances #9306 & #9307 regarding cost to the City. Mr.
Luchsinger sated there would be no cost to the City.
Motion by Gilbert, second by Donaldson to approve Ordinances #9300, #9301, #9302, #9303,
#9304, #9305, #9306, and #9307.
City Clerk: Ordinances #9300, #9301, #9302, #9303, #9304, #9305, #9306 and #9307 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.
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City Clerk: Ordinances #9300, #9301, #9302, #9303, #9304, #9305, #9306 and #9307 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 Vavricek: By reason of the roll call votes on first reading and then upon final passage,
Ordinances #9300, #9301, #9302, #9303, #9304, #9305, #9306 and #9307 are declared to be
lawfully adopted upon publication as required by law.
#9308 — Consideration of Amending Chapter 23 of the Grand Island City Code Relative
to Telephone Occupation Tax
City Administrator Mary Lou Brown reported Ordinance #9308 was originally brought forward
on July 26, 2011. The City had lost 1 million dollars in revenue. These revenues would go into
the General Fund. The request was to increase the cell phone occupation tax from 3% to 6 %.
Emergency Management Director Jon Rosenland stated the State assessed a 911 surcharge on
cell phones which was partially paid back to the City. The increase in occupation tax could not
be set aside for the Emergency Management Department.
Mayor Vavricek stated this item was referred from the July 26, 2011 Council meeting so the
motion made by Gilbert and second by Niemann was still in effect.
Discussion was held regarding lost revenue and why an increase to the cell phone tax instead of
the property tax. Ms. Brown commented about the responsibility of staff to bring forward many
solutions. This was not the only solution available to increase revenues. This tax did not have a
sunset clause. A lengthy discussion was held regarding a property tax increase.
Upon roll call vote, Councilmember's Gilbert and Ramsey voted aye. Councilmember's Haase,
Carney, Nickerson, Donaldson, Dugan, Gard and Gericke voted no. Motion failed.
#9309 — Consideration of Amending Chapter 22 -92 of the Grand Island City Code
Relative to Truck and Trailer Parking on Streets
Police Chief Steve Lamken reported that Ordinance #9309 would change Section 22 -92 of the
Grand Island City Code prohibiting parking large trucks and trailers on all streets of the City
with the exceptions for deliveries or collections, waiting to deliver or collect so long as the driver
is present and for construction of adjacent properties.
Lewis Kent, 624 Meves Avenue spoke in support.
Motion by Carney, second by Gilbert to approve Ordinance #9309.
Discussion was held by Council regarding notification of Code change, enforcement, and time
limit of one -hour parking for trucks and trailers.
Motion by Dugan, second by Nickerson to amend parking from 1 hour to 3 hours.
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Discussion was held regarding the 3 hour parking and verification of time a truck and /or trailer
was parked on the street.
Upon roll call vote of the amendment, Councilmember's Nickerson, Dugan, and Gard voted aye.
Councilmember's Haase, Carney, Ramsey, Gilbert, Donaldson, and Gericke voted no. Motion
failed.
City Clerk: Ordinance #9309 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 #9309on 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 #9309 is declared to be lawfully adopted upon publication as required by law.
#9310 — Consideration of Amending Chapter 35 of the Grand Island City Code Relative
to Parkview Groundwater
Bradley Vann representing the EPA reported that Ordinance #9310 would add Article VIII to
Chapter 35 of the Grand Island City Code relative to Groundwater Control Area No. 3.
Motion by Gilbert, second by Ramsey to approve Ordinance #9310.
City Clerk: Ordinance #9310 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 #9310on 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 #9310 is declared to be lawfully adopted upon publication as required by law.
#9311 — Consideration of Refinancing Bonds for the Heartland Events Center Project
Bruce Lefler representing Ameritas reported that Ordinance #9311 was the refinancing of the
Heartland Events Center Project Building Bonds, Series 2004 in the principal amount of
$7,765.000 to be replaced with the issuance of Refunding Building Bonds (Heartland Events
Center Project), Series 2011 in the principal amount of $5,795,000.
Lewis Kent, 624 Meves Avenue commented that the total cost of the Fieldhouse would be less
and the money saved could be used on what we need, not what we want. Ms. Brown stated the
money saved would go into the General Fund.
Motion by Haase, second by Gard to approve Ordinance #9311.
Discussion was held concerning the City taking over of the Heartland Events. Ms. Brown stated
the City would take ownership once the bonds were paid off.
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City Clerk: Ordinance #9311 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 #931 Ion 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 #9311 is declared to be lawfully adopted upon publication as required by law.
#9312 — Consideration of Vacation of a Utility Easement Located in Indianhead Seventh
Subdivision (3005, 3011 & 3017 Laramie Drive)
Public Works Director John Collins reported that Ordinance #9312 would vacate an existing 10'
wide utility easement located at 3050, 3011 & 3017 Laramie Drive. The easement had no current
utilities located in it, nor was there a need anticipated in the future.
Motion by Ramsey, second by Nickerson to approve Ordinance #9312.
City Clerk: Ordinance #9312 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 #9312on 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 #9312 is declared to be lawfully adopted upon publication as required by law.
#9313 — Consideration of Vacation of Cedar Ridge Third Subdivision
Regional Planning Director Chad Nabity reported that Ordinance #9313 would vacate Cedar
Ridge Third Subdivision which was platted in 2007 consisting of 9.016 acres. Sanitary sewer,
water and storm sewer were constructed but no further development had occurred. This property
was sold to Ryan B. O'Connor with RBO LLC and was proposing to redevelop it in a slightly
different configuration, utilizing the existing utilities.
Motion by Donaldson, second by Gard to approve Ordinance #9313.
City Clerk: Ordinance #9313 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 #9313on 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 #9313 is declared to be lawfully adopted upon publication as required by law.
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#9314 — Consideration of Salary Ordinance
Human Resources Director Brenda Sutherland reported that Ordinance #9314 was the Salary
Ordinance which would reclassify a position in the Planning Department to Community
Development Specialist and reflect the wages for AFSCME and IAFF.
Discussion was held regarding comparability.
Motion by Gilbert, second by Ramsey to approve Ordinance #9314.
City Clerk: Ordinance #9314on first reading. All those in favor of the passage of this ordinance
on first reading, answer roll call vote. Upon roll call vote, Councilmember's Carney, Ramsey,
Gilbert, Nickerson, Donaldson, Dugan, Gard, and Gericke voted aye. Councilmember Haase
voted no. Motion adopted.
City Clerk: Ordinance #9314on final passage. All those in favor of the passage of this ordinance
on final passage, answer roll call vote. Upon roll call vote, Councilmember's Carney, Ramsey,
Gilbert, Nickerson, Donaldson, Dugan, Gard, and Gericke voted aye. Councilmember Haase
voted no. Motion adopted.
Mayor Vavricek: By reason of the roll call votes on first reading and then upon final passage,
Ordinance #9314 is declared to be lawfully adopted upon publication as required by law.
CONSENT AGENDA: Consent Agenda item G -4 was pulled from the agenda. Consent Agenda
item G -13 was removed for further discussion. Motion by Ramsey, second by Nickerson to
approve the Consent Agenda excluding items G -4 and G -13. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye.
Motion adopted.
Approving Minutes of July 25 2011 City Council Special Meeting.
Approving Minutes of July 26 2011 City Council Regular Meeting.
Approving Request of Fonner Park Exposition and Events Center Inc. (Heartland Events Center)
for Ratification of Election of Board of Directors.
#2011-188 — Approving Redemption of Series 2004 Building Bonds for the Heartland Events
Center Project. This item was pulled from the agenda at the request of Bond Counsel.
#2011-189 Approving Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for Buffett Subdivision. It was
noted that Leonard & Marlene Mader, owners, had submitted the Final Plat and Subdivision
Agreement for Buffett Subdivision for the purpose of creating 1 lot on a tract of land located
north of Abbott Road and east of US Highway 281 in the two mile extraterritorial jurisdiction
containing approximately 2.583 acres.
#2011-190 Approving_ Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for Oak Pointe Subdivision. It
was noted that R. B. O., LLC, owner, had submitted the Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement
for Oak Pointe Subdivision for the purpose of creating 10 lots on a tract of land located east of
Sagewood Avenue and south of 13th Street containing approximately 9.016 acres.
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#2011 -191 — Approving Acquisition of Utility Easement at the Extension of 8th Street between
Boggs and White Streets (Hall County Housing Authority).
#2011 -192 — Approving Acquisition of Utility Easement Located at Stolley Park Road and
Burlington Northern/Santa Fe Railroad Merrick County (Rudolph Kruse, Sr.).
#2011 -193 — Approving Acquisition of Utility Easement Located at 1310 Branding Iron Lane
(Gerald & Patricia Kindig).
#2011 -194 — Approving, Corrected Utility Easement Located at 1839 and 1919 East 4th Street
(Tommy Ummel Sr Tommy Ummel Jr. and Cary Ummel).
#2011 -195 — Approving Bid Award for Natural Gas Supply for Burdick Station from October 1,
2011 through September 30 2013 with Seminole Energy Services of Holdrege, Nebraska.
#2011 -196 — Approving Bid Award for Purchase of Fly Ash from Platte Generating Station with
Ash Grove Resources LLC of Topeka, Kansas in an Amount of $8.00 per dry ton.
#2011 -198 — Approving Storm Water Management Plan Program Grant Application.
#2011-199 — Approving Agreement with Kirkham Michael & Associates Inc. of Omaha,
Nebraska for Engineering Consulting Services for Inspection Structural Analysis and Evaluation
of the Eddy Street and Sycamore Street Underpasses in an Amount not -to- exceed $42,932.20.
#2011-200 ApprovingLAgreement for Engineering Consulting Services Related to State Street
and Capital Avenue Connector Trail Project with The Schemmer Associates Inc. of Lincoln,
Nebraska in an Amount not -to- exceed $87,043.53.
#2011-201 — Approving Designating No Parking on Both Sides of West North Front Street, from
Webb Road East to Eisenhower Drive.
#2011-202 Approving Acquisition of Public Utility Easement Located in the Northwest
_Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 24 Township 11 Range 10 (Little B's
Corporation).
#2011-203 — Approving Agreement for Temporary Construction Easement in the Moores Creek
Drain Extension Project No 2008 -D -2 Area (North Road and Old Potash Highway).
#2011-204 — Approving Agreement with Kirkham Michael & Associates, Inc. of Omaha,
Nebraska for Preliminary Engineering Services for US Highway 30 Drainage Improvement
Project in an Amount not -to- exceed $99 231 53 with the City share of $19,846.31.
#2011-205 Approving Renewal of MUNIS Contract with Tyler Technologies, Inc. in an
Amount of $125,695.89.
#2011-206 Approving 2011 -2012 Community Redevelopment Authority (CRA) Budget.
Councilmember's Nickerson and Gilbert voted no.
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#2011 -207 — Approving Change Order No. 1 on Project WWTP- 2010 -3 for Aeration Basin
Improvements at the Wastewater Treatment Plant with Oakview dck, LLC of Red Oak Iowa for
an increase of $89,252.00 and a Revised Contract Amount of $3,576,252.00.
#2011 -197 — Approving Greener Nebraska Towns 2011 Program Grant Agreement. Community
Development Administrator Joni Kuzma reported that Grand Island was one of eight Nebraska
communities selected to receive a $55,000 Greener Nebraska Towns Program grant. Ms. Kuzma
answered questions concerning the grant money. Current projects in the works could be used for
the City's match. Private contributions were encouraged and used.
Motion by Dugan, second by Gard to approve Resolution #2011 -197. Upon roll call vote, all
voted aye. Motion adopted.
RESOLUTIONS:
#2011 -208 — Consideration of Request from Doc & Fritz's Shady Bend, Inc. dba Doc & Fritz's
Shady Bend 3609 E. Hwy 30 for an Addition of a Sidewalk Cafe to their Class "C" Liquor
License. This item related to the aforementioned Public Hearing.
Motion by Ramsey, second by Gericke to approve Resolution #2011 -208 contingent upon final
inspections. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
#2011 -209 — Consideration of Intent to Annex Areas 3a, 6, 7, 12, 13, & 14. Planning Director
Chad Nabity reported that 6 of the 8 identified areas were complete and considered by the
Regional Planning Commission as requested by Council at the March 22, 2011 City Council
meeting. Council needed to pass a resolution stating their intent to annex, approve annexation
plans and set public hearings on the annexations. Two resolutions were presented; Resolution
2011- 209(A) included all 6 areas originally proposed and Resolution #2011- 209(B) included
area 7 as recommended by the Regional Planning Commission.
Floyd Leiser, 355 No. Engleman Road requested that 80 acres of farm ground in Area 14 along
North Road not be included in the annexation. Discussion was held concerning this property
being surrounded by City limits.
Discussion was held regarding the Regional Planning Commission's decision to take out farm
ground in Area 7 — Vanosdall property.
Mr. Nabity explained the next step would be a Public Hearing and the first reading of the
Ordinance at the September 27, 2011 City Council meeting.
Motion by Gilbert, second by Nickerson to approve Resolution #2011 -209. Upon roll call vote,
all voted aye. Motion adopted.
PAYMENT OF CLAIMS:
Discussion was held regarding a claim from the National League of Cities in the amount of
$3,813.00 and what benefit the City received being a member. Ms. Brown stated this was for the
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annual dues and with her only being a City Administrator for such a short time she didn't know
the value of the membership.
Motion by Haase, second by Gard to remove the claim to the National League of Cities in the
amount of $3,813.00 p page 49 of the Schedule of Bills. Upon roll call vote, Councilmember's
Haase, Dugan, and Gard voted aye. Councilmember's Carney, Ramsey, Gilbert, Nickerson,
Donaldson, and Gericke voted no. Motion failed.
Motion by Dugan, second by Nickerson to approve the Claims for the period of July 27, 2011
through August 9, 2011, for a total amount of $2,020,783.60. Unanimously approved.
ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION: Motion by Gilbert, second by Ramsey to adjourn to
Executive Session at 9:30 p.m. for the purpose of union negotiation updates and possible
litigation for the protection of the public interest. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion
adopted.
RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION: Motion by Donaldson, second by Nickerson to return to
Regular Session at 10:15 p.m. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 10:15 p.m.
RaNae Edwards
City Clerk