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CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
June 14, 2016
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 14, 2016. Notice of the meeting was given in The Grand Island Independent on
June 8, 2016.
Mayor Jeremy L. Jensen called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The following City Council
members were present: Mitch Nickerson, Mark Stelk, Jeremy Jones, Julie Hehnke, Linna Dee
Donaldson, Michelle Fitzke, Vaughn Minton, Roger Steele, and Mike Paulick. Councilmember
Chuck Haase was absent. The following City Ofiicials were present: City Administrator Marlan
Ferguson, City Clerk RaNae Edwards, Finance Director Renae Griffiths, City Attorney Jerry
Janulewicz, and Public Works Director John Collins.
Mayor Jensen introduced Community Youth Council member Chandler Hehnke.
INVOCATION was given by Pastor Richard King, Solid Rock Baptist Church, 3221 West 13th
Street followed by the PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Public Hearin og n Request from Calm Ni�hts LLC dba Hotel Grand Conference Center, 2503
South Locust 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 Calm Nights, LLC dba Hotel
Grand Conference Center, 2503 South Locust Street. Ms. Edwards presented the following
exhibits for the record: application submitted to the Liquor Control Commission and received by
the City on May 11, 2016; notice to the general public of date, time, and place of hearing
published on June 4, 2016; notice to the applicant of date, time, and place of hearing mailed on
May 12, 2016; along with Chapter 4 of the City Code. Staff recommended approval contingent
upon final inspections and completion of a state approved alcohol server/seller training program.
No public testimony was heard.
Public Hearing on Acquisition of Utility Easement - Northwest Corner of Hwv. 30 and
En�leman Road (West Park Plaza Mobile Home Park, LLC). Utilities Director Tim Luchsinger
reported that acquisition of a utility easement located at the northwest corner of Hwy. 30 and
Engleman Road was needed in order to have access to install, upgrade, maintain, and repair
power appurtenances, including lines and transformers. This easement would provide for new
transformers and high voltage underground power lines for the West Park Plaza Mobile Home
Park. The easement would also allow the Utilities Department to install, access, operate and
maintain the electric infrastructure. Staff recommended approval. No public testimony was
heard.
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Public Hearin o� n Acquisition of Utility Easement - 2023 S. Locust Street (First National Bank
of Omaha). Utilities Director Tim Luchsinger reported that acquisition of a utility easement
located at 2023 S. Locust Street was needed in order to have access to install, upgrade, maintain,
and repair power appurtenances, including lines and transformers. This easement would provide
for access for the placement, operation, and maintenance of the high-voltage underground power
line, the transformer and appurtenances for the new bank located at 2023 S. Locust Street. Staff
recommended approval. No public testimony was heard.
Public Hearin og n Acquisition of Public Ri�ht-of-Way at the Intersection of Faidley Avenue &
Diers Avenue in Crane Vallev Crane Vallev Sth & Richmond Subdivisions (Staab Real Estate,
O'Connor Properties Equitable Buildin� & Loan Assoc., & West Faidlev Medical Center).
Public Works Director John Collins reported that acquisition of a utility easement located at the
intersection of Faidley Avenue and Diers Avenue was needed in order to allow for the
construction, operation, maintenance, extension, repair, replacement, and removal of public
utilities within the easement to accommodate the installation of a traffic signal. Staff
recommended approval. No public testimony was heard.
ORDINANCES:
Councilmember ponaldson moved "that the statutory rules requiring ordinances to be read by
title on three different days are suspended and that ordinance numbered:
#9589 - Consideration of Creation of Sanitary Sewer District No. 538T, Ext of Sanitary
Sewer to Serve Lot One (1) Jack Voss Horse Country Club Third Subdivision, Lot One
(1) Miracle Valley Second Subdivision, and Part of the W 1/2 SW 1/4 of Misc Tracts 2-
11-10 (W of Engleman Rd, N of Michigan Ave)
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 this ordinance 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.
Public Works Director John Collins reported this tap district would be able to serve three (3) lots,
with the potential to serve more lots upon the development of Jack Voss Horse Country Club 3rd
Subdivision. The area was presently served with both water and electric. The cost was estimated
to be between $60,000 and $100,0000.
The following people spoke in support:
Randy Skarka, 3008 Orleans Drive
Hope Nelson, 3987 West Capital Avenue
Andrew Hanquist, 202 West 3rd Street
Motion by Donaldson, second by Paulick to approve Ordinance #9589.
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City Clerk: Ordinance #9589 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 #9589 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 Jensen: By reason of the roll call votes on first reading and then upon second and final
readings, Ordinance #9589 is declared to be lawfully adopted upon publication as required by
law.
CONSENT AGENDA: Consent Agenda items G-11, G-14, G-15 and G-18 (Resolutions #2016-
134, 2016-137, 2016-138, and 2016-141) were pulled for further discussion. Motion by Fitzke,
second by Stelk to approve the Consent Agenda excluding items G-1l, G-14, G-15 and G-18.
Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
A�provin� Minutes of May 24, 2016 City Council Regular Meetin�.
Approving A�ointment of A1 Satterly to the Civil Service Commission.
Approving Liquor Mana�er Designation for Ian Butler, 6030 193rd Avenue, Omaha, NE for
Shopko #38, 2208 North Webb Road.
#2016-127 - A�roving Request from Calm Ni�hts, LLC dba Hotel Grand Conference Center,
2503 South Locust Street for a Class "C" Liquor License and Liquor Mana eg r Desi�ination for
Rhonda Saalfeld, 823 Austin Avenue.
#2016-128 - A�rovin� Acquisition of Utility Easement - Northwest Corner of Hwy. 30 and
En�leman Road (West Park Plaza Mobile Home Park, LLC).
#2016-129 - A�roving Acquisition of Utilitv Easement - 2023 S. Locust Street (First National
Bank of Omaha).
#2016-130 - Approvin�Bid Award - Water Main Project 2015-W-1 - Pine Street Crossin ag t the
Union Pacific Railroad Tracks with Van Kirk Bros. Contractin� of Sutton, NE in an Amount of
$148,276.78.
#2016-131 - A�proving Bid Award - Water Main Project 2016-W-3 - 13th & Beal Streets with
The Diamond Engineering Company of Grand Island, NE in an Amount of $23,348.57.
#2016-132 - Approvin� Sale of Residual Fuel Oil with Altiras Fuels of Houston, TX in an
Amount of $0.0125 per net pound ($0.05 per alg lon)•
#2016-133 - A�proving Pipeline Crossin� A�reement - Pine Street at the Union Pacific Railroad
Tracks - Water Main Project 20015-W-1.
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#2016-134 - A�proving 2016 GIPD & HCSO JAG (Justice Assistance Grant) Application and
Fundin�. Motion by Nickerson, second by Minton to approve. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye.
Motion adopted. Councilmember Jones abstained.
#2016-135 - A�provin�the Continuation of the Three (3) Year VOCA Grant #2015-VA-0224
for the Police Department. �
#2016-136 - A�proving Acceptance of Grant for Fire Trainin� Simulator.
#2016-137 - Approving Interlocal A�reement with the Grand Island Public Schools for
Improvements to Adams Street. Motion by Minton, second by Stelk to approve. Upon roll call
vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted. Councilmember Steele abstained.
#2016-138 - A�proving A�reement for Public Transit Services with the Senior Citizens
Industries Inc. of Grand Island NE in an Amount of $53,202.50 per month from July l, 2016
throu�h June 30 2017 with the option of renewing the A�reement for a maximum of two vears
with increased costs each year. Pam Lancaster representing the Senior Citizens Industry spoke in
support. Motion by Hehnke, second by Paulick to approve. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye.
Motion adopted. Councilmember Stelk abstained.
#2016-139 - A�provin� Acquisition of Public Ri�ht-of-Way at the Intersection of Faidley
Avenue � Diers Avenue in Crane Valley Crane Vallev Sth & Richmond Subdivisions (Staab
Real Estate O'Connor Properties Equitable Buildi� & Loan Assoc., & West Faidley Medical
Center .
#2016-140 - A�provin� Amendment No. 1 to the A�reement for En�ineerin� Consultin�
Services Related to Communitv Development Block Grant Handicap Ramps 4th to Sth Streets;
Sycamore Street to Eddy Street• Project No. 2014-2G with Schemmer Associates of Lincoln, NE
for an Increase of $34 045.00 and a Revised Contract Amount of $128,397.00.
#2016-141 - A�rovin� Bid Award for the Pavement Liftin� & Stabilization with Polvurethane
Foam — South Locust St from Lake St. to Diversion Bridge with Thrasher, Inc. of LaVista, NE in
an Amount of $250,500.00. Public Works Director John Collins explained the process of the
project. Motion by Nickerson, second by Hehnke to approve. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye.
Motion adopted.
#2016-142 - Approvin.g Correction to Resolution No. 2016-65 Regardin� Purchase of a New
Motor Grader from Murphv Tractor for the Streets Division of the Public Works Department. It
was noted the correction was to correct the date of the first payment to November 25, 2016.
#2016-143 - A�rovin� Temporarv Construction Easements at the Intersection of Faidley
Avenue & Diers Avenue in Crane Vallev Crane Vallev Sth & Richmond Subdivisions (Staab
Real Estate O'Connor Properties Equitable Buildin� & Loan Assoc., & West Faidlev Medical
Center .
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#2016-144 - Approving Section 125 Cafeteria Plan Renewal with TASC in an Amount of $3.66
per enrollee.
#2016-145 - A�rovin� Dental Plan Renewal with Delta Dental of Nebraska in an Amount of
$4.23 per emplovee per month for three vears effective October l, 2016.
#2016-146 - A�roving A�reement with Tyler Technologies for Tvler Content Mana�er (TCM)
Product in an Amount of $64 025.00 and a recurring,yearly cost of $2,430.00.
#2016-147 - Approvin� Microsoft Licensin� Enterprise Agreement with En Pointe Technolo�ies
Sales, Inc. in an Amount of $281,782.80 plus annual true-ups.
RESOLUTIONS:
#2016-148 - Consideration of Approvin� Resolution Re a� rding Food and Bevera�e Funds prior
to 7-1-16. City Attorney Jerry Janulewicz reported Resolution #2016-148 would define were the
surplus on the current food and beverage occupation tax would go towards. Designated was the
artificial turf at the fieldhouse and design and construction of restrooms at the Veteran's Sports
Complex. Any remaining money would then be designated to cover future quarterly payments to
the Nebraska Sate Fair for the City's match.
John Kenna, 3841 Meadowlark Circle spoke in support. Jay Vavricek, 2729 Brentwood Blvd.
representing the 1868 Foundation spoke in support and requested any excess funds go to the
equine facility being built at Fonner Park. Discussion was held regarding possible surplus funds
and collection of past due taxes.
Motion by Donaldson, second by Minton to approve Resolution #2016-148. Upon roll call vote,
all voted aye. Motion adopted.
#2016-149 - Consideration of A�pointment of Robert Falldorf as Police Chie£ Mayor Jensen
submitted the appointment of Robert Falldorf as the next Police Chief.
Motion by Stelk, second by Paulick to approve Resolution #2016-149. Upon roll call vote, all
voted aye. Motion adopted.
Newly appointed Police Chief Robert Falldorf thanked the Mayor, City Administration and City
Council for the opportunity to serve as the next Police Chief. He also recognized his family
present. Mr. Falldorf introduced his wife, Irene, who pinned the Chief's strips and new badge on
Mr. Falldorf's uniform.
PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS:
Reco�nition of Retiring Police Chief Steve Lamken. Mayor Jensen and the City Council
recognized Police Chief Steve Lamken with a plaque for his outstanding and dedicated service to
the citizens of Grand Island as Police Chief. Chief Lamken was present for the recognition.
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Police Chief Lamken stated it was an honor to serve as the Grand Island Police Chief and
recognized all the officers who worked for him.
PAYMENT OF CLAIMS:
Motion by Donaldson, second by Fitzke to approve the Claims for the period of May 25, 2016
through June 14, 2016 for a total amount of $8,730,324.76. Unanimously approved.
ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION: Motion by Paulick, second by Hehnke to adjourn to
Executive Session at 8:14 p.m. for the purpose of a strategy session with respect to Labor
Negotiations with the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) #24. Unanimously approved.
RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION: Motion by Paulick, second by Fitzke to return to Regular
Session at 8:33 p.m. Unanimously approved.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 8:34 p.m.
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RaNae Edwards
City C1erk