04/23/2013 Minutes CITY OF GRAND ISLAND,NEBRASKA
MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
April 23, 2013
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 April 23, 2013. Notice of the meeting was given in The Grand Island Independent on
April 17, 2013.
Mayor Jay Vavricek called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The following City Council
members were present: Bob Niemann, Linna Dee Donaldson, Chuck Haase, Julie Hehnke, Mitch
Nickerson, Peg Gilbert, John Gericke, Scott Dugan, Mike Paulick, and Vaughn Minton. 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 Dan Bremer, Grace Lutheran Church, 545 East Memorial
Drive followed by the PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS:
Proclamation "Public Health Month" April, 2013. Mayor Vavricek proclaimed the month of
April, 2013 as "Public Health Month". Ryan King representative from the Central NE Health
Department was present to receive the proclamation.
Proclamation "Stand Against Racism" April 26, 2013. Mayor Vavricek proclaimed April 26,
2013 as "Stand Against Racism". Dori Bush and Anita Lewandowski representing the YWCA
were present to receive the Proclamation.
Recognition of Nebraska State Fair 1868 Foundation "Chillin' at the State Fair". Mayor
Vavricek recognized the efforts of the Nebraska State Fair 1868 Foundation to raise money to air
condition the concourse beneath the grandstand at the Nebraska State Fair. Executive Director of
the Nebraska State Fair Joseph McDermott and Executive Director of the 1868 Foundation
Lindsey Koepke were present for the recognition.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Public Hearing on Acquisition of Utility Easement Located at 1140 South Lincoln Street
(Goodwill Industries). Utilities Director Tim Luchsinger reported that a utility easement located
at 1140 South Lincoln Street was needed in order to have access to install, upgrade, maintain,
and repair power appurtenances, including lines and transformers for the purpose of providing
conduit placement as constructed in addition to the easements obtained previously. Staff
recommended approval. No public testimony was heard.
Public Hearing on Acquisition of Utility Easement Located 1/4 Mile South of Stolley Park Road
and 1/4 Mile West of Gunbarrel Road (Rainy Day Farm Enterprises Preferred, LLC). Utilities
Director Tim Luchsinger reported that a utility easement located 1/4 mile south of Stolley Park
Road and 1/4 mile west of Gunbarrel Road was needed in order to have access to install,
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upgrade, maintain, and repair power appurtenances, including lines and transformers for the
purpose of placing underground conduit, cable and a pad-mounted transformer to serve the
irrigation well on the property. Staff recommended approval. No public testimony was heard.
Public Hearing on Acquisition of Utility Easement Located between Phoenix & Oklahoma
Avenues and Locust & Eddy Streets along the Hike/Bike Trail (Steve & Barbara Fuller). Utilities
Director Tim Luchsinger reported that a utility easement located between Phoenix & Oklahoma
Avenues and Locust & Eddy Streets was needed in order to have access to install, upgrade,
maintain, and repair power appurtenances, including lines and transformers for the purpose of
locating new overhead primary and secondary lines and a transformer to help solve low voltage
issues. Staff recommended approval. No public testimony was heard.
Public Hearing on Request to Rezone Property Located West of South Locust Street and South
of US Hwy 34 from LLR (Large Lot Residential) to B2 (General Business Zone). Regional
Planning Director Chad Nabity reported that a request to rezone approximately 4 acres of land
south of Lake street and west of South Locust Street (3556 South Locust Street) from LLR
(Large Lot Residential to B2 (General Business Zone had been received to make the zoning
consistent across the full parcel. Staff recommended approval. No public testimony was heard.
Public Hearing on Amendment to the Redevelopment Plan Area 8 Located at 1119 South Adams
Street. Regional Planning Director Chad Nabity reported that Chief Industries, Inc., developer,
had submitted a proposed site specific redevelopment plan that would provide for site
acquisition, clearance and extension of utilities and subsequent construction of a duplex at 809
and 811 Kimball Avenue. Council was asked to approve a resolution approving the cost benefit
analysis as presented in the redevelopment plan along with the amended redevelopment plat for
CRA Area#8 and authorize the CRA to execute a contract for TIF based on the plan amendment.
Staff recommended approval. Ron Depue, 308 North Locust Street spoke in support. No public
testimony was heard.
Public Hearing on Annexation of Ummel Second Subdivision Located North of Bronco Road
and East of Shady Bend Road. Regional Planning Director Chad Nabity reported that Tommy
Ummel Sr., Tommy Ummel Jr. and Cary Ummel, owners had submitted Ummel Second
Subdivision as an Addition to the City of Grand Island. Staff recommended approval. No public
testimony was heard.
Public Hearing on Acquisition of Perruanent Easements for the North Interceptor Phase 1 Project
No. 2012-S-6. Public Works Director John Collins reported that permanent easements were
necessary to complete the North Interceptor located north of Swift Road and south of the new
pumping station between 7th Street and the Wastewater Treatment Plant. Staff recommended
approval. No public testimony was heard.
Public Hearing on Acquisition of Right-of-Way for the Various Locations 2013 Federal Aid
Resurfacing Project. Public Works Director John Collins reported that the City sought federal
- Surface Transportation Program (STP) funds for Various Locations in Grand Island. The
proposed project consisted of removing 2" of existing asphalt by cold milling and placement of
2" new Asphaltic Concrete. Right-of-Way was necessary for this project to be complete. Staff
recommended approval. No public testimony was heard.
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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:
#9425 — Consideration of Request to Rezone Property Located West of South Locust
Street and South of US Hwy 34 from LLR (Large Lot Residential) to B2 (General
Business Zone)
#9426 — Consideration of Annexation of Ummel Second Subdivision Located North of
Bronco Road and East of Shady Bend Road (First Reading)
#9427 — Consideration of Creation of Street Improvement District No. 1261; Westgate
Road—North Road East to Paved Section of Westgate Road
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 seconded the motion. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion
adopted.
#9425 — Consideration of Request to Rezone Property Located West of South Locust
Street and South of US Hwy 34 from LLR (Large Lot Residential) to B2 (General
Business Zone)
Ordinance#9425 related to the aforementioned Public Hearing.
Motion by Donaldson, second by Niemann to approve Ordinance#9425.
City Clerk: Ordinance #9425 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#9425 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#9425 is declared to be lawfully adopted upon publication as required by law.
#9426 — Consideration of Annexation of Ummel Second Subdivision Located North of
Bronco Road and East of Shady Bend Road (First Reading)
Ordinance #9426 related to the aforementioned Public Hearing. Discussion was held regarding
the availability of city sewer and water.
Motion by Dugan, second by Niemann to approve Ordinance#9426.
City Clerk: Ordinance#9426 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.
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#9427 — Consideration of Creation of Street Improvement District No. 1261; Westgate
Road—North Road East to Paved Section of Westgate Road
Public Works Director John Collins reported that Ordinance #9427 would create Street
Improvement District No. 1261. The District would consist of Westgate Road extending east
from North Road to the existing hard surface portion of Westage Road. The project would
consist of paving, as well as connecting the initial phase of the Moores Creek Drainway to this
area and eliminating the ditch section. This project was currently estimated at $500,000.00 and
would be assessed to adjacent property owners. All property owners in this proposed district had
signed the district creation petition form. Staff recommended approval. No public testimony was
heard.
Motion by Gilbert, second by Donaldson to approve Ordinance#9427.
City Clerk: Ordinance #9427 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#9427 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#9427 is declared to be lawfully adopted upon publication as required by law.
CONSENT AGENDA: Consent Agenda items G-15 and G-18 were removed for further
discussion. Motion by Donaldson, second by Niemann to approve the Consent Agenda excluding
items G-15 and G-18. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
Approving Minutes of April 9, 2013 City Council Regular Meeting.
Receipt of Official Documents — Pawnbroker's Official Bonds for G.I. Loan Shop, 1004 West
2nd Street and Express Pawn, 645 South Locust Street.
Approving Re-Appointments of Julie Connelly, Karen Bredthauer, and Scott Ericksen to the
Interjurisdictional Planning Commission.
#2013-109—Approving Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for Rainbow Sixth Subdivision. It
was noted that SSB Development LLC, owner, had submitted the Final Plat and Subdivision
Agreement for Rainbow Sixth Subdivision for the purpose of creating 25 lots on property located
south of Rainbow Road and east of Blaine Street containing 19.775 acres.
#2013-110 — Approving the Change of Name for a Private Street from Riley Circle to Bentley
Circle.
#2013-111 — Approving Acquisition of Utility Easement Located at 1140 South Lincoln Street
(Goodwill Industries).
#2013-112 — Approving Acquisition of Utility Easement Located 1/4 Mile South of Stolley Park
Road and 1/4 Mile West of Gunbarrel Road (Rainy Day Farm Enterprises Preferred, LLC).
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#2013-113 — Approving Acquisition of Utility Easement Between Phoenix & Oklahoma
Avenues and Locust & Eddy streets along the Hike/Bike Trail (Steve &Barbara Fuller).
#2013-114 — Approving Recommendation for Acceptance of Electric System Consulting
Engineer with Burns & McDonnell of Kansas City, MO in an Amount not-to-exceed $24,000.00.
#2013-115 —Approving Execution of Dodd-Frank Act Representations and Reporting Amending
Agreement Relative to the Tenaska Power Marketing Agreement.
#2013-116 — Approving Agreement for Temporary Construction Easements for the North
Interceptor Phase I Project No. 2012-S-6 for a Total Amount of$8,570.00.
#2013-117 — Approving Acquisition of Permanent Easements for the North Interceptor Phase I
Project No. 20125-6 for a Total Amount of$18,176.00.
#2013-118 — Approving Acquisition of Right-of-Way for the Various Locations 2013 Federal
Aid Resurfacing Project for a Total Amount of$620.00.
#2013-119 — Approving Agreement for Engineering Services for the Eddy Street and Sycamore
Street Underpass Bridges and Retaining Walls with Parsons Brinckerhoff, Inc. of Lincoln, NE
with a Maximum Amount of$116,959.87.
#2013-120 — Approving State Bid Award for (1) 2013 F350 Extended Cab Diesel Ford 4x4
Pickup for the Wastewater Division of the Public Works Department with Anderson Auto Group
of Lincoln, NE in an Amount of$38,181.00. Public Works Director John Collins reported this
2013 Ford truck was to replace the 2013 Chevrolet truck approved by Council but was
unavailable. Discussion was held regarding the need for an extended cab and diesel engine. Mr.
Collins stated he would look into this before they purchased the truck.
Motion by Haase, second by Dugan to approve Resolution #2013-120. Upon roll call vote, all
voted aye. Motion adopted.
#2013-121 — Approving Work Directive No. 1 in Lift Station No. 7 Improvements Project No.
2011-S-1A with The Diamond Engineering Company of Grand Island, NE in an Estimated
Amount of$466.00.
#2013-122 — Approving Agreement for Temporary Construction Easements & Leasehold
Agreements for the Various Locations 2013 Federal Aid Resurfacing Project in a Total Amount
of$10,745.00.
#2013-123 — Approving Contract with CentruyLink for Private Switch/Automatic Location
Identification Service for City Hall Calls to 911 Center in an Amount of $15.75 Monthly, a
Nonrecurring Fee of $27.90, and a System Setup Charge of $2,036.00. Finance Director Jaye
Monter explained the purchase of the Private Switch/Automatic Location Identification Service.
Emergency Management Director Jon Rosenlund explained that the DID number was to match
the addresses. Discussion was held regarding the extra cost of DID lines.
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Motion by Haase, second by Minton to approve Resolution #2013-123. Upon roll call vote, all
voted aye. Motion adopted.
RESOLUTIONS:
#2013-134 — Consideration of Approving Amendment to the Redevelopment Plan Area 8
Located at 119 South Adams Street. This item related to the aforementioned Public Hearing.
Comment was made regarding the source of financing.
Motion by Gericke, second by Niemann to approve Resolution #2013-124. Upon roll call vote,
all voted aye. Motion adopted.
#2013-125 — Consideration of Approving a Resolution to Authorize Filing Applications with the
Federal Transit Administration for Federal Transportation Assistance. Regional Planning
Director Chad Nabity reported that in October, 2012 the City was designated by the State of
Nebraska as a direct Recipient of Section 5307 Urban Transit Funds available through the State
of Nebraska from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA). This Resolution preserves the
ability of the City to access 5307 urban transit dollars in the future. Staff recommended approval.
Comments were made that the 5307 dollars were not dollars currently spent on transportation.
Mr. Nabity stated those were rural transit dollars and the 5307 were new monies. This resolution
would allow the access of those funds.
Motion by Dugan, second by Haase to approve Resolution #2013-125. Upon roll call vote, all
voted aye. Motion adopted.
#2013-126 — Consideration of Approving Emergency Procurement for Platte Generating Station
Cooling Tower Repairs. Utilities Director Tim Luchsinger reported that during the night of April
8, 2013, high winds damaged one of the five fan chutes on the cooling tower. Due to
procurement procedures delaying the repair it is recommended that authorization to proceed with
obtaining a contractor be declared an emergency and that the Utilities Department be authorized
to proceed with the cooling tower at Platte Generating Station at an estimated cost of$60,000.00.
Discussion was held regarding the risk of the same damage to the other towers. Mr. Luchsinger
stated this was the first time in 30 years this had happened. All the other towers were OK.
Questioned was if this was covered under the City's liability insurance. Mr. Luchsinger stated
the Utility Department had a half a million dollar deductible.
Motion by Gericke, second by Haase to approve Resolution #2013-126. Upon roll call vote, all
voted aye. Motion adopted.
PAYMENT OF CLAIMS:
Motion by Dugan, second by Donaldson to approve the Claims for the period of April 10, 2013
through April 23, 2013, for a total amount of$3,174,484.30. Unanimously approved.
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ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 8:06 p.m.
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RaNae Edwards
City Clerk