10/14/2008 MinutesCITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
October 14, 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 October 14, 2008. Notice of the meeting was given in The Grand Island Independent
on October 8, 2008.
Mayor Hornady 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. 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 Pastor Caroline Price-Gibson, First Presbyterian Church, 2103
West Anna Street followed by the PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
COMMUNICATION: Mayor Hornady introduced Community Youth Council members Mikayla
Walsh and Claire Mackey. Mayor Hornady congratulated the Community Youth Council for
receiving one of three Join Hands Day State Excellence Awards from the Nebraska Fraternal
Congress and the Unite Way of the Midlands.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Public Hearine on Request from Sluuuers. Inc. dba Sluaaers Snorts Bar. 707 West Anna Street
for an Addition to Class "C-46334" Liquor License. RaNae Edwards, City Clerk reported that an
application for an addition to Class "C-46334" Liquor License had been received from Sluggers,
Inc. dba Sluggers Sport Bar, 707 West Anna Street. Ms. Edwards presented the following
exhibits for the record: application submitted to the Liquor Control Commission and received by
the City on September 29, 2008; notice to the general public of date, time, and place of hearing
published on October 4, 2008; notice to the applicant of date, time, and place of hearing mailed
on September 29, 2008; along with Chapter 4 of the City Code. Staff recommended approval
contingent upon final inspections. No public testimony was heard.
CONSENT AGENDA: Consent Agenda item G-24 was pulled for further discussion. Motion by
Zapata, second by Brown to approve the Consent Agenda excluding item G-24. Upon roll call
vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
Approving Minutes of September 23, 2008 City Council Regular Meeting.
Approving Minutes of October 7, 2008 City Council Study Session.
Approving Re-Appointment of Bob Loewenstein to the Animal Advisory Board.
Approving Preliminary Plat for Hornady Subdivision.
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#2008-276 -Approving Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for Hornadv Subdivision. It was
noted that owner, Michael Lee McArty had submitted the Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement
for Hornady Subdivision located east of Arthur Street and north of Stolley Park Road consisting
of approximately 7.822 acres for the purpose of creating 5 lots.
#2008-277 -Approving Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for HW Subdivision. It was noted
that owner, Northridge Assembly of God had submitted the Final Plat and Subdivision
Agreement for HW Subdivision located south of Highway 2 and east of Independence Avenue
consisting of approximately 16.067 acres for the purpose of creating 2 lots.
#2008-278 -Approving Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for Vanosdall Subdivision. It was
noted that owner, Wayne Vanosdall Sanitation Service, Inc. had submitted the Final Plat and
Subdivision Agreement for Vanosdall Subdivision located west of South Locust Street and north
of US Highway 34 consisting of approximately 3.1606 acres for the purpose of creating 2 lots.
#2008-279 - Approving, Storm Water Management Plan Program Grant Application with the
Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality
#2008-280 -Approving Bid Award for One (1) 81,000 Pound Landfill Compactor for the Solid
Waste Division with Al-Jon Manufacturing, LLC of Ottumwa, Iowa in an Amount of
$323,512.00.
#2008-281 -Approving Bid Award for Snow Removal Services for the 2008/2009 Winter
Season for the Streets Division with The Diamond En in~g Company of Grand Islands
Nebraska in an Amount of $135.00 per our for Front End Loaders, $155.00 per hour for Motor
Graders, and $115.00 per hour for Haulin Sg now.
#2008-282 - Approving Bid Award for Downtown Parking Lots Snow Removal Operations for
the 2008/2009 Winter Season with A-1 Snow Removal of Grand Island, Nebraska in an Amount
of $50.00 per load for Trucks, $132.00 per hour for Front End Loaders/Tractors, and $330.00 der
hour for Tractor with Pull Blade.
#2008-283 -Approving Bid Award for Downtown Land/Landscape Maintenance and Snow
Removal with Rick's Lawn Care Company of Grand Island, Nebraska in an Amount of $30.00
each Mowing, $8,890.00 yyearly lump sum for Maintenance, and $125.00 per hour for Snow
R emc-va 1.
- Approving Bid Award for Sanitary Sewer District No. 16 Partial Re
Between 5"' Strf
En ing Bering Company of Grand Island, Nebraska in an Amount of $37,470.00.
#2008-285 -Approving Agreement for Funding with the Central Nebraska Ethnic Festival in an
Amount of Approximately $900.00.
#2008-286 -Approving Agreement for Funding with the Crisis Center, Inc. in an Amount of
$12,000.00. Councilmember Gilbert voted no.
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#2008-287 -Approving Agreement for Funding with the Clean Communit~ystem in an
Amount of $20,000.00.
#2008-288 - A.pprovingLAgreement for Funding with the Grand Island Area Council for
International Visitors in an Amount of $1,000.00. Councilmember Gilbert voted no.
#2008-289 -Approving Agreement for Funding_ with the Grand Island Hall County Convention
& Visitors Bureau in an Amount of $10,000.00.
#2008-290 -Approving Agreement for Funding with Izaak Walton Kids Fishing Derb.~in an
Amount of $2,000.00. Councilmember Gilbert voted no.
#2008-291 - Approving Agreement for Funding with Hope Harbor in an Amount of $4,500.00.
Councilmember Gilbert voted no.
#2008-292 -Approving Agreement for Funding with the Grand Island Multicultural Coalition in
an Amount of $10,000.00. Councilmember Gilbert voted no.
#2008-293 -Approving Agreement for Funding with the Retired Senior Volunteer Program in
an Amount of $10,000.00. Councilmember Gilbert voted no.
#2008-294 -Approving Agreement for Funding with Senior Citizens Industries, Inc. in an
Amount of $15,000.00. Councilmember Gilbert voted no.
#2008-296 -Approving City Council Meeting Schedule for 2009.
#2008-297 -Approving Change Order #2 for Riverwa_y Hike/Bike Trail En ing Bering with The
Diamond En ing Bering Company of Grand Island, Nebraska for an Increase of $6,636.25 and a
Revised Contract Amount of $347,770.10.
#2008-298 -Approving Certificate of Final Completion for Riverway Hike/Bike Trail
Engineering with The Diamond Engineering Company of Grand Island, Nebraska.
#2008-299 -Approving Certificate of Final Completion and Scheduling the Board of
Equalization for Sanitary Sewer District No. 523 and 525 with The Diamond Engineering
Compan~of Grand Island, Nebraska.
#2008-300 -Approving Bid Award for One (1) 2009 Ford F-650 Type I Class I Ambulance with
Medtec Ambulance Corporation of Goshen, Indiana in an Amount of $212,224.00.
#2008-295 - Approving Contract with Central Nebraska Humane Society for Animal Control.
Tim Dethloff, 4204 Kay Avenue spoke in support. Laurie Dethloff answered questions
concerning feral cats, cost and refund of using cages.
Motion by Carney, second by Ramsey to approve Resolution #2008-295. Upon roll call vote, all
voted aye. Motion adopted.
REQUESTS AND REFERRALS:
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Adoption of 2008-2009 City Council Goals. Jeff Pederson, City Administrator reported on June
3, 2008 the City Council revised the 2007-2008 Goals. Formally adopting the goals would give
them the highest standing to proceed into the new budget year.
Motion by Nickerson, second by Brown to approve the adoption of the 2008-2009 City Council
Goals.
Councilmember Gilbert commented on the process of setting goals, timing, and lack of funding.
She recommended a strategic planning session so council could establish priorities. Discussion
was held on the importance of setting goals.
Motion by Gilbert, second by Carney to table the adoption of the 2008-2009 City Council Goals
until early next year. Upon roll call vote, Councilmember's Gilbert, Carney, and Haase voted
aye. Councilmember's Meyer, Niemann, Ramsey, Gericke, Nickerson, Zapata, and Brown voted
no. Motion failed.
Upon roll call vote of the main motion, Councilmember's Meyer, Niemann, Ramsey, Gericke,
Nickerson, Zapata, Haase, and Brown voted aye. Councilmember's Gilbert and Carney voted no.
Motion adopted.
RESOLUTIONS:
#2008-301 -Consideration of Request from Sluggers, Inc. dba Sluggers Sports Bar, 707 West
Anna Street for an Addition to Class "C-46334" Liquor License. This item related to the
aforementioned Public Hearing.
Motion by Ramsey, second by Nickerson to approve Resolution #2008-301 contingent upon
final inspections. 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 September 24, 2008
through October 14, 2008, for a total amount of $6,284,013.74. Motion adopted unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 8:25 p.m.
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RaNae Edwards
City Clerk