09/11/2008 MinutesCITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
September 11, 2008
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a Special 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 September 11, 2008. Notice of the meeting was given in the Grand Island Independent
on September 7, 2008.
Mayor Margaret Hornady called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The following
Councilmember's were present: Meyer, Niemann, Ramsey, Gilbert, Carney, Gericke, Nickerson,
Zapata, Haase, and Brown. The following City Officials were present: City Administrator Jeff
Pederson, City Clerk RaNae Edwards, City Attorney Dale Shotkoski, and Finance Director
David Springer.
Following a moment of silence in remembrance of the lives lost on September 11, 2001 the
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was said.
Larry Toner, 3018 Bighorn Place, member of the Former Park Board thanked the City Council
and previous councils for decisions made in the past to better the community and on the hard
work of everyone involved in bringing the NE State Fair to Grand Island.
MAYOR CO14~IlVIUNICATION: Mayor Hornady commented on the successful meetings held
today with Former Park and City staff to negotiate the agreements before the council tonight.
Mayor Hornady thanked those involved on the hard work involved in bringing the NE State Fair
to Grand Island.
PUBLIC HEARING:
Public Hearin? for Ground Lease with Hall County Livestock Improvement Association (Former
Park)- Dale Shotkoski, City Attorney reported this was the ground lease between the City of
Grand Island and Hall County Livestock Improvement Association (Former Park). The legal
description had not been filled in because the site had not been decided. The agreement would be
a 40 year lease.
RESOLUTIONS:
#2008-256 -Consideration of Ground Lease with Hall County Livestock Improvement
Association (Former ParkZ This related to the aforementioned Public Hearing. Dale Shotkoski,
City Attorney reported this lease was for the property on which the building would be located.
The term of the lease was for 40 years and would be renewable.
Motion by Meyer, second by Carney to approve Resolution #2008-256. Upon roll call vote, all
voted aye. Motion adopted.
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#2008-257 -Consideration of Amended and Restated Management Agreement with Heartland
Events Center, Inc. Dale Shotkoski, City Attorney reported this management agreement would
be for the 50,000 building to be built at Former Park. Discussion was held concerning quarterly
meetings, recreational uses, separate bookkeeping requirements, naming rights and maintenance
which would be supplied by Former Park. Discussion was held on the term of the agreement. Mr.
Shotkoski stated this was an annual agreement.
Motion by Carney, second by Ramsey to approve Resolution #2008-257. Upon roll call vote, all
voted aye. Motion adopted.
#2008-255 -Consideration of Lease Purchase Agreement with Wells Fazgo Brokerage Services,
LLC. Dale Shotkoski, City Attorney reported this item was carried aver from the meeting of
September 9, 2008. Mr. Shotkoski stated this was the financing mechanism to build the building.
Jeff Pederson, City Administrator clarified the money from the occupational tax would cover the
payments of this lease purchase agreement. Jay Vavricek, 2729 Brentwood Blvd. stated he
wanted to make the same clazification Mr. Pederson made.
Motion by Meyer, second by Brown to approve Resolution #2008-255. Upon roll call vote, all
voted aye. Motion adopted.
#2008-259 -Consideration of Escrow Agreement with Wells Fazio Brokerage Services, LLC.
Dale Shotkoski, City Attorney reported Wells Fargo requested the monies be put in an Escrow
account and complied with LB 1116. This was part of the negotiations with Former Park.
Motion by Meyer, second by Brown to approve Resolution #2008-259. Upon roll call vote, all
voted aye. Motion adopted.
Councilmember Nickerson thanked all those associated with these discussions and the hard work
involved to make this a success. Cindy Johnson, 4140 Elmwood Drive, Chamber of Commerce
President thanked all those involved and the leadership of those present. Ken Gnadt, 1610
Gretchen commented on the success of Husker Harvest Days and positive comments he heard at
Husker Harvest Days in moving the State Fair to Grand Island. Corby Flagle, 3932 Meadow
Way Trail, Hall County Ag Society Fair Manager thanked the Council and Mayor and welcomed
them onboard.
Mayor Hornady thanked members of Former Park, Chamber, City Council and city staff.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 7:40 p.m.
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RaNae Edwards
City Clerk