08/12/2008 MinutesCITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
NIlNUTES OF CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
August 12, 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 August 12, 2008. Notice of the meeting was given in The Grand Island Independent
on August 6, 2008.
Council President Nickerson 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. Mayor Hornady was absent. The following City Officials
were present: City Administrator Jeff Pederson, Deputy City Clerk Paul Briseno, Finance
Director David Springer, City Attorney Dale Shotkoski, and Public Works Director Steve Riehle.
INVOCATION was given by Father Richard Piontkowski, St. Mary's Catholic Church, 204
South Cedar Street followed by the PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
CONIlVIUNICATION: President Nickerson introduced Community Youth Council members Sam
Schneider and Zach Shultz.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Public Hearin og n Request from Roadhouse Garage Inc dba Roadhouse Garage & Grill, 2710
Diers Avenue, Suite B for a Class "C" Liquor License. This item was pulled from the agenda at
the request of the applicant, Thomas Schutte.
Public Hearing on Reauest from Consolidated Concrete Co. for _ a _Conditional Use Permit for
Use of Two Conex Containers to Store Concrete Admixtures .Located at 3440 West Old
Highway 30. Craig Lewis, Building Department Director reported Consolidated Concrete Co.
had applied for a Conditional Use Permit to use two shipping containers to store concrete
admixtures and equipment at 3440 West Old Highway 30. The containers had been on the site
since June of 2007. It was recommended council approve the conditional use permit for a thirty
month period, expiring December 31, 2009. No public testimony was heard.
Public Hearing Concerning Acquisition of Utilitv Easement Located... at_ __3.625 Old Potash
HiEhwav (County of Hall_ Hornadv Familv Limited Partnership and Hornadv Manufacturin
Gary Mader, Utilities Director reported that a utility easement was needed at 3625 Old Potash
Highway in order to have access to install, upgrade, maintain, and repair power appurtenances,
including lines and transformers. The easement would be used to place underground cable and a
pad-mounted transformer to provide service to the new expansion of Hornady Manufacturing.
Staff recommended approval. No public testimony was heard.
Public Hearing on Proposed FY 2008-2009 Citv Single Budget. David Springer, Finance
Director reported that Council needed to conduct a public hearing to take information from the
citizens of Grand Island on the proposed FY 2008-2009 City Single Budget. A Special Budget
meeting would be held on August 19, 2008 and August 20th and 21 ~` if needed, followed by
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adoption of the budget and lid limit increase on August 26, 2008. Mr. Springer reported there
was currently $5.2 million in cash balance. No public testimony was heard.
Public Hearing on Community Redevelopment Authority (CRA) Budget. Chad Nabity, Regional
Planning Commission presented the CRA 2008-2009 Annual Budget. The following budget
highlights were presented: 1) $100,000 to purchase dilapidated structures 2) $200,000 for facade
improvements 3) $240,000 for Rail road horn project 4) $500,000 for other projects. No public
testimony was heard.
CONSENT AGENDA: Consent agenda items G-14, G-17 and G-20 were pulled for further
discussion. Motion by Zapata, second by Ramsey to approve the Consent Agenda excluding
items G-14, G-17 and G-20. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
Approving Minutes of July 22 2008 City Council Regular Meeting.
Approving Request of Fonner Park Exposition and Events CenterLInc. for Ratification of
Election of Board of Directors.
Approving Refuse Hauler Permit for O'Neill Transportation and Equipment LLC 558 S. Stuhr
Road.
#2008-199 - Annrovine Change Order No. _22 with Chief Construction Company of Grand
Island Nebraska for Law Enforcement Center for a reduction of $21 165.14 which would close
the contingency fund.
#2008-200 -Approving Contract for Equipment Services Related to Fully Integrated Global
Navigation Satellite System for the Public Works Department with Seiler Instrument and
Manufacturing, Company, Inc of Omaha, Nebraska in an amount not to exceed $57,309.50.
#2008-201 -Approving Repairs and Rental of Electrical Switch Gear from Electrical Reliability
from Lee's Summit Missouri in an amount of $17,800.00.
#2008-202 -Approving Amendment to Resolution 2008-146~Trucking~of Sewage Sludge for
the Waste Water Division with Butler County Landfill of David City, Nebraska to include the
Fuel Cost Adjustment.
#2008-203 -Approving Desi ng ating Portions of the East Side of Custer Avenue, North of
Faidley Avenue as No Parking.
#2008-204 - Approving_Bid Award for One (1) Compost Turner for the Solid Waste Division
with Vermeer Equipment of Nebraska, Inc. from Lincoln, Nebraska in an Amount of $69,557.00.
#2008-205 -Approving Bid Award for One ~1) Semi Tractor to Dump Truck Conversion and
New Pub Trailer for the Waste Water Division with Truck Equipment Service Company from
Lincolns Nebraska in an Amount of $72,204.17.
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#2008-206 - Approvina Chan~e_Order #1 for Capital Avenue Widening, Street Improvement
District No 1256 with The Diamond En_gineerina Company of Grand Island Nebraska for an
Increase of $3S 1 219 24 and a Revised Contract Amount of $3 ,717,061.49.
#2008-207 -Approving Designating No Parking Zone on the West Side of Greenwich Street
from Second Street to the Alley One Half Block North.
#2008-208 - Approving Acquisition of Utility Easement Located at 3625 Old Potash HiQhwav
(Countx of Hall Hornad Fy amilx Limited Partnership and Hornadv Manufacturing).
#2008-210 -Approving Bid Award for Substation Transformer Maintenance Services with
Electro-Test and Maintenance Inc from Raid City South Dakota in an Amount of
$133,134.75.
#2008-211 -Approving Resolution of Intent to Create Business Improvement District #8,
Downtown.
#2008-213 - Approvin~Contract with the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service for
Wildlife Habitat Incentives Program~VVHIP) at the Heartland Public Shooting Park.
#2008-214 -Approving A,g,~-eement with the Loup/Platte Ringnecks Chapter of Pheasants
Forever~Inc for Reimbursement of Expenses Associated with the Wildlife Habitat Incentives
Program ,WIiIP~
#2008-209 -Approving Bid Award for Elevator Modernization at Platte Generating Station with
Eletech, Inc. from Omaha, Nebraska in an Amount of $177,975.00. Gary Mader, Utilities
Department Director explained the need to modernize the elevator at the Platte Generating Plant.
Specifications were issued and bids were received. Two out of the three bids received did not
meet the specifications. Recommendation by staff was to award the bid to the second lowest
bidder. Discussion was held on completion of work, liquidated damages and bonds. Mr. Mader
stated there were no liquidated damages in the contract.
Motion by Ramsey, second by Zapata to approve Resolution #2008-209. Upon roll call vote,
Councilmember's Meyer, Niemann, Ramsey, Carney, Gericke, Nickerson, Zapata, Haase, and
Brown voted aye. Councilmember Gilbert voted no. Motion adopted.
#2008-212 -Approving Purchase of Plav~round Equipment Play Structure with Frv and
Associates, Inc. from North Kansas City, Missouri in an Amount of $29,840.00. Steve Paustian,
Parks and Recreation Director explained the need for new playground equipment at Sothman
Park. Lewis Kent, 624 E. Meves spoke in opposition.
Motion by Gilbert, seconded by Brown to approve Resolution #2008-212. Upon roll call vote, all
voted aye. Motion adopted.
#2008-21 S - Approving Agreement to Wellness Program with Coventry Health and Life
Insurance Company in the Amount of $Il0,~er participant. Brenda Sutherland, Human
Resources Director reported on an amendment to the Wellness Program which would increase
the physical per participant to $110. Discussion was held regarding the increase in cost.
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Motion by Zapata, second by Meyer to approve Resolution #2008-215. Upon roll call vote, all
voted aye. Motion adopted.
REQUESTS AND REFERRALS:
Consideration of Request from Consolidated Concrete Go for a Conditional Use Permit to Use
Two Conex Containers to Store Concrete Admixtures Located at 3440 West Old Hi~hway 30.
Craig Lewis, Building Department Director reported this item related to the aforementioned
Public Hearing.
Motion by Meyer, second by Brown to approve the request. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye.
Motion adopted.
Consideration of Referring.Business Improvement District's #6 and #7 Formation and Proposal
to the Regional Planning Commission. Wes Nespor, Attorney reported there were a number of
sequential steps to create a BID. The Mayor and Council had appointed an initial Board of
Directors for both BID's #6 and #7. The next step in the process was to refer these BID's to the
Regional Planning Commission for review and recommendation according to law.
Motion by Meyer, second by Gericke to approve referring Business Improvement District's #6
and #7 Formation and Proposal to the Regional Planning Commission. Upon roll call vote, all
voted aye. Motion adopted.
Consideration of Refemn~ Reauest from Bernard H Borer, Jr to Annex Property Located
Adjacent to and North of Capital Avenue to the Regional Planning~~Commission. Chad Nabity,
Regional Planning Director reported that a request from Bernard H. Borer, Jr. had been received
to annex property located at 908 East Capital Avenue for the purpose of development.
Motion by Brown, second by Haase to approve the request from Bernard H. Borer, Jr. to Annex
Property Located at 908 East Capital Avenue. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
RESOLUTIONS:
#2008-216 -Consideration of Request from Roadhouse Garage_ Inc. dba Roadhouse Garage &
Grill 2710 Diers Avenue`Suite B for a Class "C" Liquor License. This item was pulled from the
agenda at the request of the applicant, Thomas Schulte.
PAYMENT OF CLAIMS
Motion by Brown, second by Haase to approve the Claims for the period of July 23, 2008
through August 12, 2008, for a total amount of $3,571,426.76. Motion adopted unanimously.
ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION: Motion by Meyer, second by Haase to adjourn to
Executive Session for the purpose of an update on IBEW Union Contract Negotiations and
Strategy Session with Respect to Potential Real Estate Purchase under LB 1116 (State Fair
Relocation) at 7:45 p.m. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
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RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION: Motion by Meyer, second by Gilbert to return to Regular
Session at 9:40 p.m. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
ADJOUI. NT: The meeting was adjourned at 9:40 p.m.
Paul Briseno
Deputy City Cierk
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