10/14/2014 Minutes CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
October 14, 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 October 14, 2014. Notice of the meeting was given in The Grand Island Independent
on October 8, 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, Assistant to the City
Administrator Nicki Stoltenberg, Treasurer and Finance Director Jaye Monter, City Attorney
Robert Sivick, and City Engineer and Public Works Director John Collins.
The PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was recited.
BOARD OF EQUALIZATION: Motion by Gilbert, second by Nickerson to adjourn to the Board
of Equalization. Motion adopted.
#2014-BE-6 — Consideration of Council President Haase's Request the Council Override the
Mayor's Veto of Determining Benefits for Water Main District 458T, Platte Valley Industrial
Park - East.
#2014-BE-7 — Consideration of Council President Haase's Request the Council Override the
Mayor's Veto of Determining Benefits for Sanitary Sewer District 527T; Platte Valley Industrial
Park-East. These requests were brought forward by several Councilmembers for the
reconsideration of the Mayor's veto submitted September 30, 2014.
Motion by Haase, second by Gilbert to approve overriding the Mayor's veto of Resolution
#2014-BE-6 &Resolution#2014-BE-7.
Margaret Hornady, 2708 Arrowhead Road, issued an apology for leaving the City with this
situation. She indicated that it was her hope that the City Administrator, at the time of her terra,
and the Grand Island Area Economic Development Corporation would have created a formal
agreement.
Lewis Kent, 624 Meves Avenue, spoke of his concern regarding who would be responsible for
the grant payback amount.
Further council discussion took place, as well as further explanation by Mayor Vavricek
regarding the veto.
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Councilmember Gilbert called the question to cease debate. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye.
Motion adopted.
Upon roll call vote on the original motion, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION: Motion by Gilbert, second by Stelk to return to Regular
Session. Motion adopted.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Public Hearing on Request from Grand Island Public Schools for a Conditional Use Peiinit for
Off Street Parking located at 1621 West Stolley Park Road and 2019 William Street. Building
Department Director Craig Lewis reported that a request had been received from Grand Island
Public Schools to allow for the construction of a parking lot located at 1621 West Stolley Park
Road and 2019 William Street. Staff recommended approval with the condition that the
landscaping requirements provided in City Code Section 36-102 be applicable with the final
construction of the parking lot and that vehicle ingress and egress to the parking lot, both now
and in the future, are only from either Hagge Avenue or William Street adjacent to the proposed
parking lot.
Virgil Harden, 123 S. Webb Road, on behalf of Grand Island Public School, made reference that
he is present, if Council has any further questions.
Public Hearing on Acquisition of Utility Easement located North of U.S. Highway 30 and West
of Engleman Road (West Park Plaza Mobile Home Park). Utilities Director Tim Luchsinger
reported that acquisition of a utility easement located north of Highway 30 and west of
Engleman Road was needed in order to have access to install, upgrade, maintain, and repair
power appurtenances, including lines and transformers. The easement would create a path for a
new cable between a main line and an existing transformer for redundancy. Staff recommended
approval. No public testimony was heard.
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:
#9506 - Consideration of Amendments to Chapter 30 of the Grand Island City Code
Relative to Sewers and Sewage Disposal
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 aye. Motion adopted.
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Public Works Director John Collins reported that a recent installation of a food grinder had
brought the fact that existing City Code did not allow for this. Revisions to Chapter 30-49 of the
Grand Island City Code were recommended.
Motion by Gilbert, second by Minton to approve Ordinance#9506.
Assistant to the City Administrator: Ordinance #9506 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.
Assistant to the City Administrator: Ordinance #9506 on second and final reading. All those in
favor of the passage of this ordinance on second and final reading, 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#9506 is declared to be lawfully adopted upon publication as required by law.
CONSENT AGENDA: Motion by Donaldson, second by Mann to approve the Consent Agenda,
excluding G-8 (#2014-314). Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
Approving Minutes of September 23, 2014 City Council Regular Meeting.
Approving Minutes of September 23, 2014 City Council Study Session.
Approving Appointment of Dean Sears to the Regional Planning Commission.
#2014-310 - Approving Keno Satellite Location and Agreement for Bosselman Administrative
Services dba Quaker Steak and Lube, 3335 W. Wood River Road.
#2014-311 - Approving Acquisition of Utility Easement located North of U.S. Highway 30 and
West of Engleman Road (West Park Plaza Mobile Home Park).
#2014-312 - Approving Change Order #3 for Utility Management System with Mainsaver
Software, Inc. of San Diego, CA for an Increase of$91,125.00 and a Revised Contract Amount
of$381,610.00.
#2014-313 -Approving Certificate of Final Completion for the 2014 Asphalt Resurfacing Project
No. 2014-AC-1 with J.I.L. Asphalt Paving Co., Inc. of Grand Island, NE.
#2014-314 - Approving Bid Award for Snow Removal Services 2014/2015 (Streets Division of
the Public Works Department) with The Diamond Engineering Company of Grand Island, NE
for the following: Dump Trucks - $165.00 per hour; Front End Loaders - $200.00 per hour; and
Motor Graders - $220.00 per hour. Discussion was held regarding snow removal services for the
upcoming season.
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Motion by Gilbert, second by Minton to approve Resolution #2014-314. Upon roll call vote, all
voted aye. Motion adopted.
#2014-315 - Approving Bid Award for (1) New Compact Excavator and (1) New Skid-Steer
Loader with Central Nebraska Bobcat of Grand Island,NE in an Amount of$72,550.49.
#2014-316 - Approving Contract Modification for Engineering Consulting Services related to
Heartland Public Shooting Park Paving Improvements with Speece Lewis Engineers, Inc. of
Lincoln,NE for an Increase of$4,306.90 and a Revised Contract Amount of$14,506.90.
#2014-317 - Approving Agreement with the Grand Island Tennis Association to Lease Racquet
Center Property.
#2014-318 —Approving Revisions to the City Personnel Rules.
REQUESTS AND REFERRALS:
Consideration of Request from Grand Island Public Schools for a Conditional Use Permit for Off
Street Parking located at 1621 West Stolley Park Road and 2019 William Street. This item
related to the aforementioned Public Hearing.
Motion by Mann, second by Stelk to approve the request with conditions as specified during the
Public Hearing. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
RESOLUTIONS:
#2014-319 - Consideration of Approving a New Lease Agreement with the Grand Generation
Center. City Attorney Robert Sivick reported that the building located at 304 East Third Street is
owned by the City of Grand Island and leased to the Senior Citizens Industries, Inc. Terms of the
lease are on a year to year basis with the City responsible for the maintenance of the building's
exterior, parking lot, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems. Senior Citizens Industries, Inc. is
responsible for the regular day to day maintenance of the building. One hundred thousand dollars
annually is appropriated from the City for necessary repair and maintenance.
Motion by Haase, second by Minton to approve Resolution #2014-319. Upon roll call vote, all
voted aye. Motion adopted.
#2014-307 - Consideration of Council President Haase's Request the Council Override the
Mayor's Veto for Assessments for Water Main District 458T, Platte Valley Industrial Park -
East.
#2014-308 - Consideration of Council President Haase's Request the Council Override the
Mayor's Veto for Assessments for Sanitary Sewer District 527T; Platte Valley Industrial Park-
East.
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Motion by Haase, second by Gilbert to approve overriding the Mayor's veto of Resolution
#2014-307 ߞ-308. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
#2014-309 - Consideration of Approving Agreement with the Clean Community Systems. City
Attorney Robert Sivick reported that the 2014-2015 annual budget appropriated $20,000 to the
Grand Island Area Clean Community System. This agreement was needed to specify the
obligations of each party and payment terms.
Patsy Steenson, 616 Pheasant Place, a Board member with the Clean Community Systems, spoke
on behalf of the organization.
Motion by Donaldson, second by Mann to approve Resolution #2014-309. Upon roll call vote,
all voted aye. Motion adopted.
Mayor Vavricek introduced Community Youth Council member Mitzy Matul-Diaz, a sophomore
from Northwest High School and Danna Burchess who is in her second year as a CYC board
member.
PAYMENT OF CLAIMS:
Motion by Gericke, second by Nickerson to approve the Claims for the period of September 24,
2014 through October 14, 2014, for a total amount of$5,881,539.17. Unanimously approved.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
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Nicki Stoltenberg
Assistant to the City Administrator