07/26/2016 Minutes�I
CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
July 26, 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 July 26, 2016. Notice of the meeting was given in The Grand Island Independent on
July 20, 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, Chuck Haase, Julie Hehnke,
Linna Dee Donaldson, Michelle Fitzke, Vaughn Minton, Roger Steele, and Mike Paulick. The
following City Officials 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 Collin Toner and board member
Ryan Kaufman.
INVOCATION was given by Father Marin Egging, Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 518
West State Street followed by the PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Public Hearin o�quisition of Public Utility Easements at 3100A South Locust Street (Wa�ne
Vanosdall Sanitation Service, Inc.). Public Works Director John Collins reported that acquisition
of a utility easement located at 3100A South Locust Street was needed in order to accommodate
utility and drainage easements for the redevelopment of the former Vanosdall Softball Fields into
an apartment complex. Staff recommended approval. No public testimony was heard.
Public Hearin o� n Request to Rezone Property located at 415 South Cherry Street from RD —
Residential Development to Amended RD — Residential Development Hoppe Homes, Inc.).
Regional Planning Director Chad Nabity reported that an application had been made to rezone
property located at 415 South Cherry Street from RD — Residential Development to Amended
RD — Residential Development. Staff recommended approval. Fred Hoppe, 1600 Stoney Hill
Road, Lincoln, NE spoke in support. No further public testimony was heard.
Public Hearing on Amendment to the Redevelopment Plan Area 1 located at 415 South Cherrv
Street (Ho�pe Homes, Inc.� Regional Planning Director Chad Nabity reported that Hoppe
Homes, Inc. had submitted an application for Tax Increment Financing to aid in the
redevelopment of property located at 415 South Cherry Street for the construction of four 16-unit
and three 8 unit apartment buildings. Staff recommended approval. No public testimony was
heard.
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Public Hearin� on Amendment to the Redevelopment Plan Area 2 between Lake Street and U.S.
Highway 34 and Tri Street and Locust Street (Wild Bills Wings & Bowlin ,g LLC). This item
was pulled from the agenda at the request of the applicant.
ORDINANCES:
Councilmember ponaldson moved "that the statutory rules requiring ordinances to be read by
title on three different days are suspended and that ordinances numbered:
#9591 - Consideration of Vacation of Drainage Easement in Vanosdall Second
Subdivision (Wayne Vanosdall Sanitation Service, Inc.)
#9592 - Consideration of Vacation of Montana Avenue and Utility/Drainage Easements;
West of North Road, South of Nebraska Highway 2
#9593 - Consideration of Amending Chapter 23-21 of the Grand Island City Code
Relative to the Telephone Occupation Tax
#9594 - Consideration of Request to Rezone Property located at 415 South Cherry Street
from RD — Residential Development to Amended RD — Residential Development (Hoppe
Homes, Inc.)
#9595 - Consideration of Amending Chapter 37-26 of the Grand Island City Code
Relative to Entitlement Stakeholders Committee
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, a11 voted aye. Motion
adopted.
#9591 - Consideration of Vacation of Drainage Easement in Vanosdall Second
Subdivision (Wayne Vanosdall Sanitation Service, Inc.)
Public Works Director John Collins reported that Wayne Vanosdall Sanitation Service, Inc. had
requested vacating the drainage easement located within Vanosdall Section Subdivision. The
drainage easement was no longer needed with the redevelopment of this property. Staff
recommended approval.
Motion by Paulick, second by Minton to approve Ordinance #9591.
City Clerk: Ordinance #9591 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 #9591 on second and final reading. All those in favar of the passage of
this ordinance on second and final reading, answer roll call vote. Upon roll call vote, all voted
aye. Motion adopted.
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Mayor Jensen: By reason of the roll call votes on first reading and then upon second and final
readings, Ordinance #9591 is declared to be lawfully adopted upon publication as required by
law.
#9592 - Consideration of Vacation of Montana Avenue and Utility/Drainage Easements;
West of North Road, South of Nebraska Highway 2
Public Works Director John Collins reported that the property owner was requesting vacation of
Montana Avenue as well as the utility/drainage easements to allow for a replat of this area.
Motion by Donaldson, second by Fitzke to approve Ordinance #9592.
City Clerk: Ordinance #9592 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 #9592 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 #9592 is declared to be lawfully adopted upon publication as required by
law.
#9594 - Consideration of Request to Rezone Property located at 415 South Cherry Street
from RD — Residential Development to Amended RD — Residential Development (Hoppe
Homes, Inc.)
This item was related to the aforementioned Public Hearing.
Motion by Hehnke, second by Paulick to approve Ordinance #9594.
City Clerk: Ordinance #9594 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 #9594 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 #9594 is declared to be lawfully adopted upon publication as required by
law.
#9595 - Consideration of Amending Chapter 37-26 of the Grand Island City Code
Relative to Entitlement Stakeholders Committee
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Community Development Specialist Charley Falmlen reported that part of the Citizen
Participation Plan, which was approved by City Council, required that a group of Entitlement
Stakeholders be created. This group represents the entities within the community who are
responsible for funding the various studies and produce data which is used in the creation of the
Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan.
Motion by Fitzke, second by Hehnke to approve Ordinance #9595.
City Clerk: Ordinance #9595 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 #9595 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 #9595 is declared to be lawfully adopted upon publication as required by
law.
CONSENT AGENDA: Consent Agenda item G-9 (Resolution #2016-178) was pulled for further
discussion. Motion by Donaldson, second by Fitzke to approve the Consent Agenda excluding
item G-9. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
Approving Minutes of July 12, 2016 City Council Regular Meeting_
Approving Minutes of Julv 19, 2016 City Council StudYSession.
Approving Re-Appointment of Wanda Stelk to the Animal Advisory Board.
#2016-173 - Approving Preliminary and Final Plat and Subdivision A�reement for East Park on
Stuhr Subdivision. It was noted that Hoppe, Inc., owners, had submitted the Preliminary and
Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement located north of Bismark Road and west of Stuhr Road for
the purpose of creating 1 lot consisting of 5.25 acres.
#2016-174 - A�proving Bid Award for the Sale of Flv Ash from the Platte Generatin� Station
with Nebraska Ash of Lincoln, NE in an amount of $16.50 per ton.
#2016-175 - Approving En in� eering Consulting A�reement for Adams Street Paving District
No. 1264 with Olsson Associates of Grand Island, NE in an Amount of $109,260.00.
#2016-176 - A�proving Acquisition of Public Utility Easements at 3100A South Locust Street
(Wayne Vanosdall Sanitation Service, Inc.�
#2016-177 - Approvin� Certificate of Final Completion for Hall Countv Sanitarv Improvement
District No. 2; Sanitary Sewer Improvements — 2014 with Myers Construction, Inc. of Broken
Bow, NE.
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#2016-178 - Approving Bid Award for Community Development Block Grant Handicap Ramps
4th to Sth Streets; Sycamore Street to Eddy Street; Project No. 2014-2G with Saul Ramos
Construction, Inc. of Shelton, NE in an Amount of $714,865.00. Public Works Director John
Collins explained the cost associated with this item. Several items had been pulled from the
project to bring the bid award to $714,865.00.
Motion by Nickerson, second by Paulick to approve Resolution #2016-178. Upon roll call vote,
all voted aye. Motion adopted.
#2016-179 - A�,proving License A�reement between the Citv and Verizon Wireless, LLC at the
Grand Island Fieldhouse Buildin fg or 5 years with an Annual License Fee of $1,800.00 and an
Annual Pavment of $1,500.00.
RESOLUTIONS:
#2016-180 - Consideration of Approving Resolution Directin� Property Owner to Repair
Sidewalk at 823 West 17th Street. Public Works Director John Collins reported that the sidewalk
located at 823 West 17th Street was in disrepair and the owner, Vilma Segura was given 30 days
to make the necessary repairs. The repairs had not been made as of July 8, 2016. The Public
Works Department was requesting the City Council to order the necessary repairs be completed.
Motion by Stelk, second by Steele to approve Resolution #2016-180.
Discussion was held regarding what the property owner needed to do to repair the sidewalk and
what was driving this. Mr. Collins stated it was complaint based. He stated he could bring more
information back to Council as to how much of the sidewalk needed to be repaired.
Motion by Nickerson, second by Paulick to refer this item to the August 9, 2016 City Council
meeting. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
#2016-181 - Consideration of A�proving Amendment to the Redevelopment Plan Area 1 located
at 415 South Cherrv Street (Hoppe Homes, Inc.). This item was related to the aforementioned
Public Hearing. Comments were made regarding the numerous Tax Increment Financing (TIF)
projects and how effective the projects had been for the taxpayers. Mentioned was the need for a
TIF policy. Concerns were brought up regarding the street through this property from Cherry
Street to Stuhr Road and safety issues. Mr. Hoppe stated they could put in speed bumps and there
would be curves in the road that would slow traffic. Mr. Hoppe also explained the t� protest on
the Cherry Park 1 and 2 projects which originally had TIF financing but had been completed.
Motion by Minton, second by Stelk to approve Resolution #2016-181. Upon roll call vote,
Councilmembers Steele, Minton, Fitzke, Donaldson, Hehnke, Jones, Stelk, and Nickerson voted
aye. Councilmember Paulick and Haase voted no. Motion adopted.
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#2016-182 - Consideration of A�proving Amendment Redevelopment Plan Area 2 between Lake
Street and U.S. Highway 34 and Tri Street and Locust Street (Wild Bills Win�s & Bowlin�,
LLC . This item was pulled from the agenda at the request of the applicant.
#2016-183 - Consideration of A�provin� Resolution Establishing Plan for 911BOC Facilitv
Construction. Emergency Management Director Jon Rosenlund reported that the City Council
requested the Emergency Management Interlocal Committee to reconvene and make a
recommendation for a new facility and a method of payment for that facility. It was
recommended by the Interlocal Committee to construct a primary 911/Emergency Operation
Center facility at the Fire Station # 1 location. The facility would be owned by the City of Grand
Island and operated by the Emergency Management Department. Mentioned were the fiber optic
options for the new location. Cost of the structure was estimated to be $3.1 million.
Fiber optics was discussed. Mr. Rosenlund explained where the building and parking lot would
be located with relation of Fire Station 1. Fire Chief Cory Schmidt commented on the benefit to
the Fire Department with having room for training in the new building.
Motion by Paulick, second by Minton to approve Resolution #2016-183. Upon roll call vote, all
voted aye. Motion adopted.
ORDINANCE:
#9593 - Consideration of Amending Chapter 23-21 of the Grand Island City Code Relative to the
Telephone Occupation Tax. Emergency Management Director Jon Rosenlund reported that the
City Council requested the Emergency Management Interlocal Committee to make a
recommendation for a new facility and a method of payment for that facility. It was
recommended to increase the telephone occupation tax by Ordinance from 3% to 5% in order to
finance this construction in a 20 year bond for the construction of that facility.
Comments were made regarding the additional tax which was a dedicated revenue stream for a
specific project and for a specific time. Additional revenue from the occupation tax would be use
for public safety equipment and projects.
Motion by Donaldson, second by Hehnke to approve Ordinance #9593.
City Clerk: Ordinance #9593 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 #9593 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 #9593 is declared to be lawfully adopted upon publication as required by
law.
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PAYMENT OF CLAIMS:
Motion by Donaldson, second by Hehnke to approve the Claims for the period of July 13, 2016
through July 26, 2016 for a total amount of $4,226,651.38. Unanimously approved.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 8:36 p.m.
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RaNae Edwards
City Clerk