03/26/2012 MinutesCITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
March 26, 2012
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 26, 2012. Notice of the meeting was given in The Grand Island Independent on
March 21, 2012.
Mayor Jay Vavricek called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The following City Council
members were present: Chuck Haase, Larry Carney, Bob Niemann, Kirk Ramsey, Peg Gilbert,
Mitch Nickerson, Linna Dee Donaldson, and John Gericke. Councilmembers Scott Dugan and
Randy Gard were absent. The following City Officials were present: City Administrator Mary
Lou Brown, City Clerk RaNae Edwards, City Attorney Robert Sivick, Public Works Director
John Collins and Finance Director Jaye Monter.
INVOCATION was given by Pastor Jason Warriner, Abundant Life Christian Church, 3411
West Faidley Avenue followed by the PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
Mayor Vavricek introduced Community Youth Council member Emma Kruetzer and Board
member Craig Garrett.
PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS•
Proclamation "April as Month of the Military Child" 2012 Mayor Vavricek proclaimed the
month of April 2012 as "April as Month of the Military Child". Beth Kaiser with NE Operation:
Military Kids Coordinator was present for the presentation.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Public Hearin� on Amendment to the Redevelopment Plan for CRA Area #1 located in East
Grand Island at the Existin� Lincoln Park North of 7th Street and East of Beal Street Regional
Planning Director Chad Nabity reported that an amendment to the Redevelopment Plan for CRA
Area #1 was needed in order for the CRA to issue bonds for the redevelopment of the Lincoln
Park Pool. Staff recommended approval. No public testimony was heard.
Public Hearin� on Adoption of a Bli t Studv & Generalized Redevelopment Plan for CRA
Bli�ht & Substandard Area #8 Regional Planning Director Chad Nabity reported that CRA had
commissioned a Blight/Substandard Study and Generalized Redevelopment Plan for
approximately 92.77 acres located south of Anna Street along Adams Street in south central
Grand Island. The Hall County Regional Planning commission recommended this area be
declared blighted and substandard. Staff recommended approval. No public testimony was heard.
ORDINANCES:
Councilmember Gilbert moved "that the statutory rules requiring ordinances to be read by title
on three different days are suspended and that ordinance numbered:
Page 2, City Council Regular Meeting, March 26, 2012
#9376 — Consideration of Amendment to Chapter 16 of the Grand Island City Code
Relative to Burning Regulations
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 this ordinance 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 seconded the motion. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion
adopted.
Fire Operations Division Chief Tim Hiemer reported that Ordinance No. 9376 would amend
Chapter 16 of the Grand Island City Code to correct errors and insure certain activities common
and accepted in the community were not deemed illegal.
Discussion was held regarding DEQ permits which were for larger fires such as construction,
controlled burns, etc. The process of acquiring burn permits were explained by Mr. Hiemer.
Motion by Gilbert, second by Ramsey to approve Ordinance #9376.
City Clerk: Ordinance #9376 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 #9376 on 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 #9376 is declared to be lawfully adopted upon publication as required by law.
RESOLUTION:
#2012-84 — Consideration of Amending the Fee Schedule Relative to Burning Regulations This
rtem related to the aforementioned Ordinance No. 9376 which would add a$10.00 burn permit
fee to the fee schedule.
Motion by Ramsey, second by Niemann to approve Resolution #2012-84. Upon roll call vote, all
voted aye. Motion adopted.
CONSENT AGENDA: Consent Agenda item G-11 was pulled from the agenda. Motion by
Ramsey, second by Niemann to approve the Consent Agenda excluding item G-1l. Upon roll
call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
Approvin� Minutes of March 13 2012 Citv Council Re�ular Meetin�
Approvin� Minutes of March 20 2012 Citv Council Studv Session
#2012-73 — Abprovin� Amendment to the Redevelopment Plan for CRA Area #1 Located in
East Grand Island at the Existing Lincoln Park North of 7th Street and East of Beal Street
#2012-74 — Anproving Adoption of a Bli t Studv for CRA Bli�ht and Substandard Area #8
Page 3, City Council Regular Meeting, March 26, 2012
#2012-75 — A rovin Generalized Redevelo ment Plan for CRA Bli t and Substandard Area
#8.
#2012-76 — Approvin� a Six Month A�reement for Five Citv Hall Copiers Maintenance &
Supplies wrth Caprtal Busmess Svstems Inc /Modern Methods
#2012-77 — Approvin� Bid Award for Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems (CEMS) at
Platte Generatin� Station with Monitorin� Solutions of Exton PA in an Amount of $55 775 00
#2012-78 — Approvin� Proposal for the Air Quality Control Svstem En ineerin� Services at
Platte Generatin� Station with Kiewit Power Engineers of Lenexa Kansas in an Amount not to
exceed $432.032.00.
#2012-79 — Approvin� Supplemental A�reement No 1 with NDOR and Olsson Associates for
En�meenn� Consultin� Services Related to Grand Island Resurfacing Various Locations
#2012-80 - Approvin� Chan�e Order No 3 for Grand Island Quiet Zone Project No 2012 QZ 1
with The Diamond En�meenn� Companv of Grand Island Nebraska for an Increase of $806 74
and a Revised Contract Amount of $248 524 99.
#2012-81 — Approvin� Correction to Resolution No 2010-361 • Acquisition of Landscape
_ Easements Located m Busmess Improvement District No 6(Second Street) This item was
pulled from the agenda.
#2012-82 - Approvin� the Adoption of the Resolution to Comply with Local Public A ency
Guidelines Manual bv Updatin� the Financial Management Svstems Certification
REOUESTS AND REFERRALS•
Referral of Bli�ht and Substandard Studv for Proposed Redevelopment Area #9 to Regional
Plamm��. Regional Plamm�g Director Chad Nabity reported that Gordman Properties LLC had
submitted a Substandard and Blight Study for approximately 72 acres of property in northwest
Grand Island between Capital Avenue and State Street and U.S. Highway 281 and Webb Road.
Once an area had been declared substandard and blighted the CRA could accept redevelopment
proposals for the area that might or might not include an application for Tax Increment
Financing.
Ron Depue, 308 North Locust Street representing Gordman Properties LLC spoke in support.
Comments were made by Council regarding the importance of this project and moving it
forward. Mr. Depue stated future redevelopment in this area was possible contingent upon Tax
Increment Financing (TIF).
�_ Motion by Haase, second by Donaldson to refer the Blight and Substandard Study for proposed
Redevelopment Area #9 to the Regional Planning Commission. Upon roll call vote, all voted
aye. Motion adopted.
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A�provin� Appointment of Vau�hn Minton as Citv Councilmember for Ward 1 Mayor
Vavncek submitted the name of Vaughn Minton as City Councilmember for Ward 1.
Motion by Gilbert, second by Niemann to approve the appointment of Vaughn Minton as City
Councilmember for Ward 1. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
Mr. Winton was present and stated he looked forward to working with the Councilmembers.
RESOLUTIONS:
#2412-83 — Consideration of Authorization to Solicit Pro osals to Lease the Ashton Street Ball
Field. Parks and Recreation Director Steve Paustian reported that a Study Session was held on
March 20, 2012 to discuss the request that had been made to lease the ball field located at Ashton
and Oak Streets. This Resolution, as approved would authorize the Parks and Recreation
Department to proceed with a request for proposals to allow any interested citizen or group to
submit a proposal.
Motion by Haase, second by Donaldson to approve Resolution #2012-83. Upon roll call vote, all
voted aye. Motion adopted.
PAYMENT OF CLAIMS:
Motion by Gericke, second by Niemann to approve the Claims for the periocl of March 14, 2012
through March 26, 2012, for a total amount of $3,665,224.74. Unanimously approved.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 8:35 p.m.
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RaNae Edwards
City Clerk