06/24/2014 Minutes CITY OF GRAND ISLAND,NEBRASKA
MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
June 24, 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 June 24, 2014. Notice of the meeting was given in The Grand Island Independent on
June 18, 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, Julie Hehnke, Mitch Nickerson, Peg
Gilbert, John Gericke, Mark Stelk, Mike Paulick, and Vaughn Minton. Councilmember Chuck
Haase was absent. 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 Reverend Nick Petrick, New Life Community Church, 301 West
2°d Street followed by the PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
Mayor Vavricek introduced Community Youth Council member Jimmy Riley.
PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS:
Recognition of Central Catholic High School Student Zach Brittain— All-Class State Champion
Discus and Class "C" State Champion Shot Put. The Mayor and City Council recognized Central
Catholic High School student Zach Brittain and Coaches Keith Kester, Bill Schlachter, and
Duane Spale for his All-Class State Championship in Discus and Class "C" State Champion in
Shot Put. Zach Brittain, Coaches Kester, Schlachter, Spale and his parents Kevin and Kellie
Brittain were present for the recognition.
Recognition of Central Catholic High School Student Matt Novinski - State Champion
Swimming - 100 Meter Backstroke. The Mayor and City Council recognized Central Catholic
High School student Matt Novinski and Coach Brian Jensen for his State Championship in
Swimming the 100 Meter Backstroke. Matt Novinski, his father Dan Novinski and Coach Jensen
were present for the recognition.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Public Hearing on Acquisition of Utility Easement located at 2920 S. Stuhr Road (Steve &
Salley Husen). Utilities Director Tim Luchsinger reported that acquisition of a utility easement
located at 2920 S. Stuhr Road was needed in order to have access to install, upgrade, maintain,
and repair power appurtenances, including lines and transformers for the upgrade of power lines.
The relocation will accommodate property lines and the easement will be used to clear-up old
property records. Staff recommended approval. No public testimony was heard.
Public Hearing on Acquisition of Utility Easement located at 3521 U.S. Highway 34 (Craig &
Lesa Dixson). Utilities Director Tim Luchsinger reported that acquisition of a utility easement
located at 3521 U.S. Highway 34 was needed in order to have access to install, upgrade,
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maintain, and repair power appurtenances, including lines and transformers for the purpose of
providing a legal path across this property to allow electrical service to Lot One (1), Dixson
Subdivision. Staff recommended approval. No public testimony was heard.
Public Hearing on Acquisition of Utility Easement located at 2807 and 2825 N. Engleman Road
(Joseph Brown & Lori Bear-Brown). Utilities Director Tim Luchsinger reported that acquisition
of a utility easement located at 2807 and 2825 N. Engleman 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 underground power line and pad-mounted
transformer. Staff recommended approval. No public testimony was heard.
Public Hearing on Acquisition of Utility Easement located at 2807 and 2825 N. Engleman Road
(Jack Voss). Utilities Director Tim Luchsinger reported that acquisition of a utility easement
located south of the alley behind 106 & 108 West 4th Streets 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 underground power line and Pad-mounted transformer. Staff
recommended approval. No public testimony was heard.
Public Hearing for Phase II Comprehensive Revitalization Community Block Grant Application.
Finance Director Jaye Monter reported that the City was requesting a 2014 Phase II
Comprehensive Revitalization Grant for $220,000 plus $5,000 in General Administration to
assist in funding the 4th and 5th Streets improvement project. Staff recommended approval. No
public testimony was heard.
Public Hearing on Dedication of Right-of-Way for the Capital Avenue — Webb Road to
Broadwell Avenue Widening Project (Webb Mini Park). Public Works Director John Collins
reported that acquisition of right-of-way for the Capital Avenue — Webb Road to Broadwell
Avenue Widening Project was needed to accommodate the public utilities and a widened
roadway along Capital Avenue. Staff recommended approval. No public testimony was heard.
CONSENT AGENDA: Consent Agenda item G-13 was removed from the agenda for further
discussion. Motion by Minton, second by Hehnke to approve the Consent Agenda excluding
item G-13. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
Approving Minutes of June 10, 2014 City Council Regular Meeting.
Approving Minutes of June 17, 2014 City Council Study Session.
Approving Appointments of Kelli Arens and Edward Meedel and the Re-Appointments of
Rebecca Rosenlund and Alan Lepler to the Library Board. Councilmember Gilbert thanked
Library board members Karl Kostbahn and Nancy Jones for serving on this board.
#2014-167 - Approving Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for Copper Creek Estates Eighth
Subdivision. It was noted that Sean O'Connor, owner, had submitted the Final Plat and
Subdivision Agreement for Copper Creek Estates Eighth Subdivision for the purpose of creating
44 lots located south of Old Potash Highway and east of Engleman Road containing 13.203
acres.
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#2014-168 - Approving Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for Karle Subdivision. It was
noted that Robert & Deborah Karle and Pat & Gary Anderson, owners, had submitted the Final
Plat and Subdivision Agreement for Karle Subdivision for the purpose of creating 2 lots located
south of Old Potash Highway and east of Monitor Road containing 4.92 acres.
#2014-169 - Approving Acquisition of Utility Easement located at 2920 S. Stuhr Road (Steve &
Sally Husen).
#2014-170 - Approving Acquisition of Utility Easement located at 3521 U.S. Hwy. 34 (Craig &
Lesa Dixson).
#2014-171 - Approving Acquisition of Utility Easement located at 2807 & 2825 N. Engleman
Road (Joseph Brown and Lori Bear-Brown).
#2014-172 - Approving Acquisition of Utility Easement located at 2807 & 2825 N. Engleman
Road (Jack Voss).
#2014-173 - Approving Bid Award for Communication Cards for Electric Substations with RFL
Electronics, Inc. of Booton Township, NJ in an Amount of$149,975.48.
#2014-174 - Approving Vendor Payment for Wind Damage at the Heartland Events Center with
Jerry's Sheet Metal, Inc. of Grand Island,NE in an Amount of$29,200.00.
#2014-175 -Approving Designated Depositories and City Treasurer Authorizations.
#2014-176 - Approving Phase II Comprehensive Revitalization Community Block Grant
Application. This item was related to the aforementioned Public Hearing. Discussion was held
regarding the decision to do street projects as opposed to housing projects. Ms. Monter stated the
Community Development Department and the Public Works Department worked together to
look at eligible projects. They would continue to look at housing projects. Questions were asked
by Council as to whether this had gone through the Community Development Advisory
Committee. Ms. Monter stated the Committee had previous knowledge of the original
community revitalization grant from 2012. This was Phase II of that grant.
Motion by Donaldson, second by Nickerson to approve Resolution #2014-176. Upon roll call
vote, Councilmembers Minton, Stelk, Gericke, Gilbert, Nickerson, Hehnke, Donaldson, and
Mann voted aye. Councilmember Paulick voted no. Motion adopted.
#2014-177 - Approving Award of Proposal for Enterprise Asset Management System for the
Public Works Department with Cartegraph Systems, Inc. of Dubuque, IA in an Amount of
$121,840.00 for the current year and years 1-3 licensing costs in an amount of $76,000.00
annually.
#2014-178 - Approving Leasehold Agreement for the Capital Avenue — Webb Road to
Broadwell Avenue Widening Project(United Veterans Club).
#2014-179 - Approving Agreement for Utility Relocation Services to be performed by
CenturyLink for the Capital Avenue—Webb Road to Broadwell Avenue Project.
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#2014-180 - Approving Dedication of Right-of-Way for the Capital Avenue — Webb Road to
Broadwell Avenue Widening Project (Webb Mini Park).
#2014-181 - Approving Compensation for Relocation of Fence and Sidewalk at the Nebraska
Veterans Home Anderson Building for the North Interceptor Phase II Sanitary Sewer Project in
an Amount of$133,000.00.
#2014-182 - Approving Change Order No. 1 for the US-30 Drainage Improvement Project with
Kirkham Michael &Associates of Lincoln, NE with no increase to the contract amount.
#2014-183 - Approving Acceptance of Database Sharing Subgrant with the Nebraska State
Patrol.
REQUESTS AND REFERRALS:
Consideration of Forwarding Blighted and Substandard Area #13R Study to the Hall County
Regional Planning Commission. Regional Planning Director Chad Nabity reported that Phil
Ramsey had submitted the Substandard and Blight Study for approximately 1.26 acres of
property located in central Grand Island, north of Phoenix Avenue and west of Lincoln Avenue.
This was a micro blight area that would add less than 0.01% and if approved the community
would bear a designation of 18.57%. Staff recommended approval.
Motion by Gilbert, second by Minton to approve the request. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye.
Motion adopted.
PAYMENT OF CLAIMS:
Motion by Donaldson, second by Mann to approve the Claims for the period of June 11, 2014
through June 24, 2014, for a total amount of$7,515,616.29. Unanimously approved.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 7:29 p.m.
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RaNae Edwards
City Clerk