09/10/2013 Minutes CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
September 10, 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 September 10, 2013. Notice of the meeting was given in The Grand Island
Independent on September 4, 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 Treasurer and Finance Director Jaye Monter, City Attorney Robert Sivick and
Engineer and Public Works Director John Collins.
INVOCATION was given by Pastor Todd Bowen, Grace Covenant Church, 418 West 12th Street
followed by the PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
Mayor Vavricek introduced Community Youth Council member Kennedy Martinez.
BOARD OF EQUALIZATION: Motion by Gilbert, second by Paulick, carried unanimously to
adjourn to the Board of Equalization.
#2013-BE-6 (A) — Consideration of Determining Benefits for Downtown Business Improvement
District 2013. Finance Director Jaye Monter reported that the City Council in its capacity as the
Board of Equalization was required to determine the benefits for Downtown BID 2013. Special
assessments were for the amount of$89,333.99. Presented were two Resolutions with a 70% and
100% assessment for owner occupied residents.
Motion by Gilbert, second by Nickerson to approve Resolution #2013-BE-6 (A). Upon roll call
vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
Mayor Vavricek turned the meeting over to Council President Niemann and recused himself
from Resolution #2013-BE-7 due to a conflict of interest which was on file in the City Clerk's
office.
#2013-BE-7 — Consideration of Determining Benefits for Second Street Business Improvement
District 2013. Finance Director Jaye Monter reported that the City Council in its capacity as the
Board of Equalization was required to determine the benefits for Second Street BID 2013.
Special assessments were for the amount of$14,288.66.
John Folsom, 1504 West 2nd Street spoke in opposition. Bob Dodendorf, 1404 Harrison Street
spoke in support.
Motion by Gilbert, second by Donaldson to approve Resolution#2013-BE-7. Upon roll call vote,
all voted aye. Motion adopted.
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The meeting was turned over to Mayor Vavricek.
#2013-BE-8 — Consideration of Determining Benefits for Former Park Business Improvement
District 2013. Finance Director Jaye Monter reported that the City Council in its capacity as the
Board of Equalization was required to determine the benefits for Former Park BID 2013. Special
assessments were for the amount of$39,598.00.
Motion by Gilbert, second by Hehnke to approve Resolution#2013-BE-8. Upon roll call vote, all
voted aye. Motion adopted.
#2013-BE-9 — Consideration of Determining Benefits for South Locust Business Improvement
District 2013. Finance Director Jaye Monter reported that the City Council in its capacity as the
Board of Equalization was required to determine the benefits for South Locust BID 2013.
Special assessments were for the amount of$68,696.11.
Motion by Donaldson, second by Niemann to approve Resolution #2013-BE-9. Upon roll call
vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION: Motion by Gilbert, second by Niemann carried
unanimously to return to Regular Session.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Public Hearing on Request from JamesJ Hotels LLC dba JamesJ Catering, 3234 W Schimmer
Drive for a Class "CK" Liquor License. City Clerk RaNae Edwards reported that an application
for a Class "CK" Liquor License had been received from JamesJ Hotels LLC dba JamesJ
Catering, 3234 W Schimmer Drive. Ms. Edwards presented the following exhibits for the record:
application submitted to the Liquor Control Commission and received by the City on August 19,
2013; notice to the general public of date, time, and place of hearing published on August 31,
2013; notice to the applicant of date, time, and place of hearing mailed on August 19, 2013;
along with Chapter 4 of the City Code. Staff recommended approval. No public testimony was
heard.
Public Hearing on Request from Stueby's Alibi Lounge & Package Store LLC dba Stueby's
Alibi Lounge & Package Store, 908 N Broadwell Street for a Class "C" Liquor License. City
Clerk RaNae Edwards reported that an application for a Class "C" Liquor License had been
received from Stueby's Alibi Lounge & Package Store LLC dba Stueby's Alibi Lounge &
Package Store, 908 N Broadwell Street. Ms. Edwards presented the following exhibits for the
record: application submitted to the Liquor Control Commission and received by the City on
August 20, 2013; notice to the general public of date, time, and place of hearing published on
August 31, 2013; notice to the applicant of date, time, and place of hearing mailed on August 20,
2013; along with Chapter 4 of the City Code. Staff recommended approval. Ralph Bradley,
attorney for the applicant spoke in support. No further public testimony was heard.
Public Hearing on Acquisition of Utility Easement Located South of Former Park Road on City
Leased Property at Fonner Park (Hall County Livestock Improvement Association). Utilities
Director Tim Luchsinger reported that a utility easement located south of Former Park Road on
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City leased property at Fonner Park was needed in order to have access to install, upgrade,
maintain, and repair power appurtenances, including lines and transformers. The purpose was to
place underground electric conduits, cable, and a new pad-mounted transformer to provide
electricity to the new State Fair Administration Building at the northwest corner of Fonner Park.
Staff recommended approval. No public testimony was heard.
Public Hearing on Acquisition of Utility Easement Located South of Schoolhouse Road at
Lockwood Road (School Dist. #1 of Merrick County). Utilities Director Tim Luchsinger
reported that a utility easement south of Schoolhouse Road at Lockwood Road was needed in
order to have access to install, upgrade, maintain, and repair power appurtenances, including
lines and transformers for the purpose of placing a new line underground, conduit, high voltage
cable and a pad-mounted transformer to provide the improved electrical service to the Lockwood
School. Staff recommended approval. No public testimony was heard.
Public Hearing on General Property, Parking District #2 (Ramp) and Community
Redevelopment Authority (CRA) Tax Request for FY 2013-2014. Finance Director Jaye Monter
reported that state statutes required the City to conduct a public hearing if the property tax
request changes from one year to the next. Property tax request for the 2013-2014 general
property tax was $8,344,129, Parking District No. 2 at $8,000, and the Community
Redevelopment Authority property tax at $669,384. Staff recommended approval. No public
testimony was heard.
__ Public Hearing on Establishing the Rates for the General Occupation Tax for Downtown Parking
District No. 1 for FY 2013-2014. Finance Director Jaye Monter reported that this was the annual
Council action to establish the occupation tax for Downtown Improvement and Parking District
No. 1. FY 2013-2014 occupation tax factor was $.1481 per square foot and would provide taxes
of$40,011.73. Staff recommended approval. No public testimony was heard.
Public Hearing on Proposed FY 2013-2014 Community Redevelopment Authority (CRA) and
City of Grand Island Budget. Finance Director Jaye Monter reviewed changes made during the
August 27 and 29 public hearing meetings. Included was an increase in appropriations of$9,526
to the Special Revenue Transportation Fund, $65,000 for roof repairs at the Grand Generation
Center to be moved to the 2013-2014 Budget, and the addition of the Community
Redevelopment Authority appropriations. No public testimony was heard.
ORDINANCES:
#9444 — Consideration of Annexation of Property Located at the Corner of W. Phoenix
Street and Lincoln Avenue (Clark Gauthier) (Second Reading)
Regional Planning Director Chad Nabity reported that Clark Gauthier, owner of property located
at 1104 W. Phoenix Street had submitted a petition to the Hall County Board of Supervisors
requesting that this property be removed from the County Industrial Tract. The County Board
approved his request on July 16, 2013. Mr. Gauthier requested that the City annex this property
into the City of Grand Island. This was the second of three readings.
Motion by Haase, second by Niemann to approve Ordinance #9444 on second reading only.
Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
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Councilmember Gilbert moved "that the statutory rules requiring ordinances to be read by title
on three different days are suspended and that ordinances numbered:
#9445 — Consideration of Vacation of a Utility Easement Located in Miscellaneous
Tracts 4-11-9, Part of the W 1/2 of the SW 1/4 (Agricultural Services)
#9446 — Consideration of Amendments to Chapter 13 of the Grand Island City Code
Relative to Occupation Tax for Downtown Improvement Parking District No. 1
#9447 (A)—Consideration of Assessments for Downtown Business Improvement District
2013
#9448 — Consideration of Assessments for Second Street Business Improvement District
2013
#9449 — Consideration of Assessments for Former Park Business Improvement District
2013
#9450 — Consideration of Assessments for South Locust Business Improvement District
2013
#9439—Consideration of Salary Ordinance
#9451 — Consideration of Approving FY 2013-2014 Annual Single City Budget, The
Annual Appropriations Bill Including Addendum#1
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.
#9445 — Consideration of Vacation of a Utility Easement Located in Miscellaneous
Tracts 4-11-9, Part of the W 1/2 of the SW 1/4 (Agricultural Services)
Public Works Director John Collins reported that an 8 foot wide utility easement was dedicated
on June 18, 1949 and was no longer needed. The property owner of 2308 N Broadwell Avenue
requested the City to vacate the existing easement for the purpose of constructing a new building
on the property.
Motion by Dugan, second by Gericke to approve Ordinance#9445.
City Clerk: Ordinance#9445 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#9445 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#9445 is declared to be lawfully adopted upon publication as required by law.
#9446 — Consideration of Amendments to Chapter 13 of the Grand Island City Code
Relative to Occupation Tax for Downtown Improvement Parking District No. 1
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This item related to the aforementioned Public Hearing. Ms. Monter stated the current rate of
.1481 was the same as last year.
Motion by Gericke, second by Minton to approve Ordinance#9446.
City Clerk: Ordinance #9446 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#9446 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#9446 is declared to be lawfully adopted upon publication as required by law.
#9447 (A)—Consideration of Assessments for Downtown Business Improvement District
2013
This item related to the above mentioned Board of Equalization item.
Motion by Donaldson, second by Niemann to approve Ordinance#9447 (A).
City Clerk: Ordinance #9447 (A) 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 #9447 (A) 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#9447 (A) is declared to be lawfully adopted upon publication as required by law.
Mayor Vavricek turned the meeting over to Council President Niemann and recused himself
from Ordinance#9448 due to a conflict of interest which was on file in the City Clerk's office.
#9448 — Consideration of Assessments for Second Street Business Improvement District
2013
Motion by Dugan, second by Donaldson to approve Ordinance#9448.
City Clerk: Ordinance#9448 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#9448 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.
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Council President Niemann: By reason of the roll call votes on first reading and then upon final
passage, Ordinance #9448 is declared to be lawfully adopted upon publication as required by
law.
The meeting was turned over to Mayor Vavricek.
#9449 — Consideration of Assessments for Fonner Park Business Improvement District
2013
This item related to the above mentioned Board of Equalization item.
Motion by Minton, second by Gericke to approve Ordinance#9449.
City Clerk: Ordinance#9449 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#9449 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#9449 is declared to be lawfully adopted upon publication as required by law.
#9450 — Consideration of Assessments for South Locust Business Improvement District
2013
This item related to the aforementioned Board of Equalization.
Motion by Dugan, second by Hehnke to approve Ordinance#9450.
City Clerk: Ordinance#9450 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#9450 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#9450 is declared to be lawfully adopted upon publication as required by law.
#9439—Consideration of Salary Ordinance
Human Resources Director Brenda Sutherland reviewed Ordinance #9439. Mentioned were the
FOP, AFSCME, IAFF and IBEW labor agreements that were approved by Council and made a
part of this Ordinance. Non-union positions were surveyed by Paul Essman with a new array as
the City had become a metropolitan statistical area(MSA). The average increase from the survey
was 4.45% across the board for the non-union group. Ms. Sutherland updated the Council on
new positions and future movement with regards to future budgets and paying comparable
wages.
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Motion by Paulick, second by Minton to approve Ordinance#9439.
Discussion was held concerning the three year phase to implement the survey. Ms. Sutherland
stated this Ordinance would only affect the FY 2013-2014 salaries with additional increases over
the next two years.
Comments were made by Haase concerning the increase to the City Administrator's wage. He
stated this was the only position in the city that was a contract position and should not see a raise
in this Ordinance. Councilmember Nickerson stated this position was figured on comparability
and should be left as is. Councilmember Gericke stated he felt every employee hired should be
started at step one. Ms. Sutherland and Mayor Vavricek cautioned Council regarding the
message this would send with regards to recruitment.
Motion by Haase, second by Gericke to amend Ordinance # 9439 and leave the City
Administrator wage range as it was today. Upon roll call vote, Councilmembers Paulick and
Haase voted aye. Councilmembers Minton, Dugan, Gericke, Gilbert, Nickerson, Hehnke,
Donaldson, and Niemann voted no. Motion failed.
Discussion was held regarding the Fire Division Chiefs salary ranges. Ms. Sutherland explained
the changes.
City Clerk: Ordinance#9439 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#9439 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#9439 is declared to be lawfully adopted upon publication as required by law.
#9451 — Consideration of Approving FY 2013-2014 Annual Single City Budget, The
Annual Appropriations Bill Including Addendum #1
This item related to the aforementioned Public Hearing. Ms. Monter stated the total
appropriation was $228,529,110. Mayor Vavricek stated this budget had no tax rate increase, no
property tax hike, no occupation tax hike, and no sales tax hike. There was no reduction in
services and it maintained $8,000,000 in reserve.
Discussion was held regarding changes to the Transportation Fund and $905,000 in the Capital
Fund. Ms. Monter stated the $905,000 was designated for future projects. Councilmember Dugan
commented on the lack of discussion concerning the spending side of the budget.
Councilmember Donaldson stated she would like to see the $905,000 go toward our debt
payments. Councilmember Gericke and Gilbert stated Program Prioritization should either be
updated or discontinued. Several Councilmembers stated they were disappointed with the budget
process.
Motion by Minton, second by Nickerson to approve Ordinance#9451.
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City Clerk: Ordinance#9451 on first reading. All those in favor of the passage of this ordinance
on first reading, answer roll call vote. Upon roll call vote, Councilmembers Minton, Dugan,
Gilbert, Nickerson, Hehnke, Donaldson, and Niemann voted aye. Councilmembers Paulick,
Gericke, and Haase voted no. Motion adopted.
City Clerk: Ordinance#9451 on final passage. All those in favor of the passage of this ordinance
on final passage, answer roll call vote. Upon roll call vote, Councilmembers Minton, Dugan,
Gilbert, Nickerson, Hehnke, Donaldson, and Niemann voted aye. Councilmembers Paulick,
Gericke, and Haase voted no. Motion adopted.
Mayor Vavricek: By reason of the roll call votes on first reading and then upon final passage,
Ordinance#9451 is declared to be lawfully adopted upon publication as required by law.
CONSENT AGENDA: Motion by Donaldson, second by Gericke to approve the Consent
Agenda. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
Approving Minutes of August 27, 2013 City Council Regular Meeting.
Approving Minutes of August 27, 2013 City Council Special Meeting.
Approving Minutes of August 29, 2013 City Council Special Meeting.
__ -_ Approving Liquor Manager Designation for Kathleen Stock, 3210 North 161st Street, Omaha,.
NE with Red Lobster, 3430 West 13th Street.
#2013-299 —Approving Acquisition of Utility Easement Located South of Fonner Park Road on
City Leased Property at Fonner Park(Hall County Livestock Improvement Association).
#2013-300— Approving Acquisition of Utility Easement Located South of Schoolhouse Road at
Lockwood Road (School Dist. #1 of Merrick County).
#2013-301 —Approving Bid Award for Precipitator, Bottom Ash and Boiler Industrial Cleaning
at Platte Generating Station for the Fall of 2013 and Spring of 2014 Outages with Meylan
Enterprises, Inc. of Omaha, NE in an Amount of$155,460.30.
#2013-302 —Approving Boiler, Machinery and Terrorism Insurance for the Utilities Department
with Factory Mutual Insurance Company of St. Louis, MO in an Amount of$443,296.00.
#2013-303 —Approving Change Order No. 1 for North Interceptor Phase I; Project No. 2012-S-6
with Merryman Excavation, Inc. of Woodstock, IL.
REQUESTS AND REFERRALS:
- Consideration of Forwarding Blighted and Substandard Area #13 Study to the Hall County
Regional Planning Commission. Regional Planning Director Chad Nabity reported that a
Substandard and Blight Study for approximately 2.16 acres located in central Grand Island north
of Phoenix Avenue between Lincoln Avenue and Adams Street was received from Gary
Jacobsen. This was a micro-blight study for a small area that Mr. Jacobson intended to redevelop
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if the area could be declared blighted and substandard. Staff recommended forwarding to the
Regional Planning Commission.
Motion by Paulick, second by Gericke to approve forwarding Blighted and Substandard Area
#13 Study to the Hall County Regional Planning Commission. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye.
Motion adopted.
RESOLUTIONS:
#2013-304 — Consideration of Request from JamesJ Hotels LLC dba JamesJ Catering, JamesJ
Catering, 3234 W Schimmer Drive for a Class "CK" Liquor License and Liquor Manager
Designation for James Duff, 2411 Cochin Street. This item related to the aforementioned Public
Hearing.
Motion by Haase, second by Minton to approve Resolution #2013-304. Upon roll call vote, all
voted aye. Motion adopted.
#2013-305 — Consideration of Request from Stueby's Alibi Lounge & Package Store LLC dba
908 N Broadwell Street for a Class "C" Liquor License and Liquor Manager Designation for
Chelsea Stueben,1320 N Huston Avenue. This item related to the aforementioned Public
Hearing.
Motion by Haase, second by Minton to approve Resolution #2013-305. Upon roll call vote, all
voted aye. Motion adopted.
#2013-306 — Consideration of Approving 1% Increase to the Restricted Revenues Lid Limit.
Finance Director Jaye Monter reported that in 1998 the Nebraska State Legislature passed LB
989 which put a cap on the amount of restricted revenues a political subdivision could budget
for. The restricted revenues that the City of Grand Island included in the budget were Property
Taxes, Local Option Sales Tax, Motor Vehicle Tax, Highway Allocation and Municipal
Equalization Funds. The additional 1% increase for FY 2013-2014 State of Nebraska budget
report would increase the prior year restricted revenues base by $269,865. This increase in
restricted funds authority was not an increase in budgeted revenues or authorized expenditures. It
only provided the ability to increase restricted revenues in order to budget all restricted revenue
funding sources each budget year. Ms. Monter answered questions regarding lid exceptions.
Motion by Gericke, second by Nickerson to approve Resolution #2013-306. Upon roll call vote,
Councilmembers Minton, Gericke, Nickerson, and Niemann voted aye. Councilmembers
Paulick, Dugan, Gilbert, Hehnke, Haase, and Donaldson vote no. Motion failed.
#2013-307 — Consideration of Approving General Property, Parking District #2 (Ramp) and
Community Redevelopment Authority Tax Request. This item is related to the aforementioned
Public Hearing.
Motion by Dugan, second by Minton to approve Resolution #2013-307. Upon roll call vote, all
voted aye. Motion adopted.
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#2013-308 — Consideration of Approving Contract for Employee Assistance Program. Human
Resources Director Brenda Sutherland reported that the City had provided its employees with an
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) benefit for the past sixteen years. The City currently had a
contract in the amount of$10,000 with Family Resources of Greater Nebraska that would expire
on September 30, 2013. It was recommended that a new contract in the amount of$9,000 per
year be approved with Family Resources through September 30, 2016. Ms. Sutherland answered
questions concerning the use of these services.
Motion by Minton, second by Paulick to approve Resolution #2013-308. Upon roll call vote, all
voted aye. Motion adopted.
#2013-309—Consideration of Approving Interlocal Agreement with Hall County Sanitary Sewer
District (SID) 2. City Attorney Bob Sivick reported that several Study Sessions had been
presented regarding the extension of sanitary sewer services south along Highway 281. As a
directive of Resolution 2011-321, City staff had monitored the formation of the Hall County
Sanitary Sewer District 2 (SID 2). This political subdivision was created by property and
business owners interested in extended sanitary sewer services south of the City limits along
Highway 281. Staff recommended approval.
Motion by Dugan, second by Donaldson to approve Resolution #2013-309. Upon roll call vote,
all voted aye. Motion adopted.
#2013-310— Consideration of Authorizing the Legal Department to Acquire Certain Real Estate
through Eminent Domain. City Attorney Bob Sivick reported that the Legal and Public Works
Departments had attempted to purchase approximately eighty acres of pasture land located north
of Eagle Scout Lake along Highway 2. The Public Works Department wanted to convert this
parcel into a detention cell to allow the City to better control storm water runoff and drainage
affecting Northwest Grand Island. Mr. Sivick stated a "straw man" was hired to negotiate
acquisition of this real estate to get a fair market value. Offers had been rejected by the owner
and the City wanted to exercise its power of eminent domain to acquire the real property.
Paul Wicht, 1708 Jerry Drive spoke in opposition. Public Works Director John Collins stated the
reason for acquisition of this property was because of drainage in this area. Mr. Sivick explained
the eminent domain process. When asked by Council if Mr. Stahla had been notified of this
meeting he stated the city had not notified him, but he assumed Mr. Stahla was aware of it as he
gave comments to the newspaper.
Bob Stahla, owner of the property, stated he had not been notified of this meeting. He stated this
property was not for sale.
Motion by Donaldson, second by Hehnke to approve Resolution#2013-310.
Motion by Gilbert, second by Nickerson to postpone Resolution #2013-310 until the September
24, 2013 City Council meeting. Upon roll call vote, Councilmembers Minton, Paulick, Dugan,
Gilbert, Nickerson, Hehnke, Haase, Donaldson and Niemann voted aye. Councilmember Gericke
voted no. Motion adopted.
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PAYMENT OF CLAIMS:
Motion by Dugan, second by Gericke to approve the Claims for the period of August 28, 2013
through September 10, 2013, for a total amount of$4,009,529.81. Unanimously approved.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 10:16 p.m.
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RaNae Edwards
City Clerk