02/25/2014 Minutes CITY OF GRAND ISLAND,NEBRASKA
MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
February 25, 2014
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 February 25, 2014. Notice of the meeting was given in The Grand Island Independent
on February 19, 2014.
Mayor Jay Vavricek called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The following City Council
members were present: Kent Mann, Linna Dee Donaldson, Chuck Haase, Julie Hehnke, Mitch
Nickerson, Peg Gilbert, John Gericke, Mark Stelk, Mike Paulick, and Vaughn Minton. The
following City Officials were present: City Administrator Mary Lou Brown, City Clerk RaNae
Edwards, Treasurer and Finance Director Jaye Monter, City Attorney Robert Sivick, and City
Engineer and Public Works Director John Collins.
INVOCATION was given by Father Todd Philipsen, Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 518
West State Street followed by the PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
Mayor Vavricek introduced Community Youth Council member Joe Huston and board member
Ramona Otto.
PRESENTATION AND PROCLAMATION:
Proclamation "Habitat for Humanity— Build a Dream Day" February 28, 2014. Mayor Vavricek
proclaimed February 28, 2014 as "Habitat for Humanity — Build a Dream Day". Dana Jelinek
with Habitat for Humanity was present to receive the proclamation.
Recognition of Crane Trust Nature Center. Mayor Vavricek recognized the Crane Trust Nature
Center for their leadership in promoting Central Nebraska and the upcoming spring migration of
the sandhill cranes. Chuck Cooper, President and CEO of the Crane Trust Nature Center was
present for the recognition and mentioned a video that would be aired on April 25, 2014 on PBS
and throughout the nation.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Public Hearing on Acquisition of Utility Easement Located at 1011 Claude Road (Morrison
Enterprises, LLC). Utilities Director Tim Luchsinger reported that acquisition of a utility
easement located at 1011 Claude Road was needed in order to have access to install, upgrade,
maintain, and repair power appurtenances, including lines and transformers for the purpose of
providing a loop or two-way feed to all transformers at this location. Staff recommended
approval. No public testimony was heard.
Public Hearing on Acquisition of Utility Easement in Vlach Subdivision (Vlach Properties,
LLC). Public Works Director John Collins reported that acquisition of a utility easement located
in the Vlach Subdivision was needed in order to install and maintain utilities for Street
Improvement District No. 1260; Webb Road — South Webb Road extending north from Stolley
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Park Road to Union Pacific Rialroad Tracks. Staff recommended approval. No public testimony
was heard.
CONSENT AGENDA: Consent Agenda item G-10 was removed for further discussion. Motion
by Donaldson, second by Paulick to approve the Consent Agenda excluding item G-10. Upon
roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
Approving Minutes of February 11, 2014 City Council Regular Meeting.
Approving Minutes of February 18, 2014 City Council Study Session.
Approving Appointments of Councilmembers Kent Mann and Chuck Haase to the Metropolitan
Planning Organization(MPO) Policy Board.
Approving Appointment of Councilmember Mike Paulick to the Building Code Advisory Board.
Approving Request for Liquor Manager Designation for Jeff Deline, 3721 West Capital Avenue,
Apt. A301 with Ruby Tuesday, 3429 West 13th Street.
#2014-29 —Approving Acquisition of Utility Easement Located at 1011 Claude Road (Morrison
Enterprises, LLC).
#2014-30 — Approving Bid Award for Mark V HMI Upgrades at Platte Generating Station, Fall
of 2014 with GE Energy Control Solutions of Longmont, CO in an Amount of$150,934.27.
#2014-31 —Approving Bid Award for Burdick Pump Station High Service Pump #2 Recondition
with Engineered Pump Services of Mukwonago, WI in an Amount of$34,607.61.
#2014-32—Approving Change Order#1 —Utility Management System with Mainsaver Software
Inc. of San Diego, CA for an Increase of $26,040.00 and a Revised Contract Amount of
$235,360.00.
#2014-33 — Approving Agreement with Olsson Associates for Construction Engineering
Services for the Various Locations in Grand Island (Resurfacing) Project in an Amount of
$305,106.99. Public Works Director John Collins reported that this was a change order with
Olsson Associates for a federal project. Discussion was held concerning the 80% match. Project
Manager Scott Greipenstroh explained the fixed fee of$34,000 and stated the state would fund
$275,000 of the $305,000 total cost of the project. Anything above the total cost of the project
would be the responsibility of the City.
Motion by Gilbert, second by Haase to approve Resolution #2014-33. Upon roll call vote, all
voted aye. Motion adopted.
#2014-34 — Approving Acquisition of Utility Easement in Vlach Subdivision (Vlach Properties,
LLC).
#2014-35 — Approving Temporary Construction Easement for Street Improvement District No.
1260; Webb Road (Vlach Properties, LLC) in an Amount of$4,048.00.
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#2014-36—Approving Contract for Soft Drink Service for Aquatic Facilities with PepsiCo Food
Service of Grand Island, NE.
RESOLUTIONS:
#2014-37 - Consideration of Approving Change Order#1 —Air Quality Control System (AQCS)
at Platte Generating Station, AMEC. Utilities Director Tim Luchsinger reported that AMEC of
Tucker, GA was awarded the contract for Air Quality Control System at Platte Generating
Station. Change Order #1 was needed to replace switchgear cabinets and breakers in an amount
of $896,510.00 and a revised contract amount of $42,085,841.00. Comments were made
concerning an impact on rates. Mr. Luchsinger stated no rate change would be needed.
Motion by Haase, second by Minton to approve Resolution #2014-37. Upon roll call vote, all
voted aye. Motion adopted.
#2014-38 — Consideration of Approving Coal Supply for Platte Generating Station — 87,000
Tons for 2014 and 335,000 Tons for 2015. Utilities Director Tim Luchsinger reported that the
City Electric Department through Western Fuels Association invited bids for 87,000 tons of coal
for the remainder of 2014, and the year 2015 Coal Supply. Cloud Peak Energy from the Cordero
Rojo Mines submitted bids in accordance with temis and contract specifications. Staff
recommended approving the contract with Cloud Peak Energy.
Comments were made by Council concerning the efficiency in the market place and the benefit
to rate payers.
Motion by Haase, second by Paulick to approve Resolution #2014-38. Upon roll call vote, all
voted aye. Motion adopted.
#2014-39 — Consideration of Approving Applications for Civic and Community Center
Financing Fund Grant. Finance Director Jaye Monter reported that the City of Grand Island
would seek the opportunity to apply for a $1,125,000 grant from the Civic and Community
Center Financing Fund from the State of Nebraska's Department of Economic Development
(DED) Department. Two applications would be submitted: the Veterans Athletic Field Complex
Expansion and the Island Oasis Water Park Expansion and Facility Update. Staff recommended
approval.
Discussion was held concerning the ongoing costs to support these projects. Ms. Monter stated
funding for these projects would be included in the 2015 budget. Parks & Recreation Director
Todd McCoy stated they estimated $75,000 additional costs for the Veterans Field and $50,000
additional costs for the Water Park per year. City Administrator Mary Lou Brown stated indirect
impacts would benefit the City from the Veterans Field with additional tournaments bringing in
more people who would pay sales tax, hotel tax, food and beverage tax. Ms. Monter stated only
one project would be funded by DED.
Motion by Minton, second by Nickerson to approve Resolution#2014-39. Upon roll call vote, all
voted aye. Motion adopted.
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PAYMENT OF CLAIMS:
Motion by Gilbert, second by Minton to approve the Claims for the period of February 12, 2014
through February 25, 2014, for a total amount of $6,587,476.98. Unanimously approved.
Councilmember Hehnke abstained from claim #69313 in the amount of $281.25. Comments
were made regarding the purchase of a tablet by the Legal Depai liiient.
ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION: Motion by Gilbert, second by Nickerson to adjourn to
Executive Session at 8:09 p.m. for the purpose of a strategy session with respect to pending
litigation and labor negotiations with IBEW Local 1507, Utilities, Wastewater, Finance, and
Service Clerical. Unanimously approved.
RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION: Motion by Gilbert, second by Stelk to return to Regular
Session at 9:23 p.m. Unanimously approved.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 9:23 p.m.
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RaNae Edwards
City Clerk