08/23/2016 MinutesCITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
August 23, 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 August 23, 2016. Notice of the meeting was given in The Grand Island Independent
on August 17, 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, Chuck Haase, Julie Hehnke, Linna Dee
Donaldson, Vaughn Minton, Roger Steele, and Mike Paulick. Councilmembers Jeremy Jones
and Michelle Fitzke were absent. 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 Esdras Castaneda and board
member Ramona Otto.
INVOCATION was given by Pastor Rene Lopez, Iglesia de Dios, 2325 West State Street
followed by the PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS:
Reco�nition of Brian Sands, Street Foreman with the Public Works Department for 50 Years of
Service with the Citp of Grand Island. Mayor Jensen recognized Public Works Street Foreman
Brian Sands for his 50 years of service with the City. Presented to Mr. Sands was a plaque and
certificate.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Public Hearin og n Request from Simbert, LLC dba Peacock Lounge, 2430 N. Broadwell Avenue
for a Class "C" Liquor License. This item was pulled from the agenda at the request of the
applicant.
Public Hearin og n Request to Rezone Propert�ro�osed for Platting as Lots 1, 2& 3& Outlots
1& 2 and half the Adjacent ROW of Prairie Commons Subdivision located So. of Husker Hwv
& West of US Hwv 281 from TA — Transitional A�ricultural to CD — Commercial Development
(Prataria Ventures, LLC� Regional Planning Director Chad Nabity reported that an application
had been received from Prataria Ventures, LLC to rezone land proposed for platting as Lots 1, 2
and 3 and Outlots 1 and 2 and half of the adjacent right-of-ways of the new Prairie Commons
Subdivision from TA Transitional "Agricultural to CD Commercial Development. The property
was located south of Husker Highway and west of U.S. Highway 281. This was the proposed site
for a new hospital, medical office building and hotel with conference space. Staff recommended
approval.
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The following people spoke in support of this item and the next two items:
• D.J. Eihusen, 3942 West Highway 30
• Roger Bullington, 3935 Westgate Road
• Tom Huston, 233 South 13�` Street, Lincoln, NE
• Ron Konecny, 9 Cannel Heights, Kearney, NE
• Cindy Johnson, Chamber of Commerce, 309 West 2nd Street
• Dave Taylor, Economic Development Corp., 123 North Locust Street
• Dr. Ryan Crouch, 541 Madero Drive
Brad Mellema, Convention & Visitors Bureau, 2424 South Locust Street spoke in a neutral
position. No further public testimony was heard.
Public Hearin� on Request to Rezone Propert,��posed for Platting as Lots 4& 5 and half of
the Adjacent ROW of Prairie Commons Subdivision located So. of Husker Hwy and West of US
Hw_y 281 from TA — Transitional Ag to RO — Residential Office and Lots 6& 7 and Outlot 4 to
B2 - General Business. Regional Planning Director Chad Nabity reported that an application had
been received from Prataria Ventures, LLC to rezone land proposed for platting as Lots 4 and 5
and half of the adjacent right-of-way of the new Prairie Commons Subdivision from TA
Transitional Agricultural to RO Residential Office and Lots 6 and 7 and Outlot 4 to B2 — General
Business. The property was located south of Husker Highway and west of U.S. Highway 281.
This was the proposed site for a new hospital, medical office building and hotel with conference
space. Staff recommended approval. Several people spoke, see list above. No further public
testimony was heard.
Public Hearing on Redevelopment Plan Amendment for CRA Area 17 located South of Husker
Hi�hway and West of U.S. Hi��Lurrently platted as Ewoldt Subdivision�Prataria
Ventures, LLC). Regional Planning Director Chad Nabity reported that Prataria Ventures, LLC
had submitted an application for Tax Increment Financing to aid in the redevelopment of
property for the construction of a hospital, medical office building and hotel with attached
conference space. This property was located at the southwest corner of Husker Highway and
U.S. Highway 281. Staff recommended approval. Several people spoke, see list above. No
further public testimony was heard.
Public Hearin� on Redevelopment Plan Amendment for CRA Area 1 located at 210 N. Walnut
Street TW Ziller Properties� Regional Planning Director Chad Nabity reported that T. W. Ziller
Properties, LLC, owner of the Federation of Labor Temple Building had submitted a proposed
amendment to the redevelopment plan that would provide for renovation and redevelopment of
property for residential uses located at 210 N. Walnut Street. Staff recommended approval. Tom
Ziller, 324 West 18�' Street and Cindy Johnson, Chamber of Commerce spoke in support. No
further public testimony was heard.
Public Hearin� on Redevelopment Plan Amendment for CRA Area 18 located North of Old U.S.
Highway 30 and East of Industrial Lane (Lots 2 and 3 of Commercial Industrial Park Sixth
Subdivision) (Middleton Properties II., LLC� Regional Planning Director Chad Nabity reported
that Middleton Properties II, LLC owned property at 2716 West Old Highway 30 and had
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submitted an application for Tax Increment Financing to aid in the construction of a new
warehouse facility and renovation of the existing office space at that location. Staff
recommended approval. Bruce Schreiner, 2535 Carleton Avenue and Cindy Johnson, Chamber
of Commerce spoke in support. No further public testimony was heard.
Public Hearing on Proposed Fiscal Year 2016-2017 City of Grand Island and Community
Redevelopment Authorit�CRA) Budgets. Finance Director Renae Griffiths stated several
meetings had been held to review the proposed FY2016-2017 budget. This was to open the
public hearing with final action to be taken on September 13, 2016. 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 ordinances numbered:
#9597 - Consideration of Request to Rezone Property Proposed for Platting as Lots 1, 2
& 3& Outlots 1& 2 and half Adjacent ROW of Prairie Commons Subdivision located
So. of Husker Hwy & West of US Hwy 281 from TA — Transitional Agricultural to CD —
Commercial Development (Prataria Ventures, LLC)
#9598 - Consideration of Request to Rezone Property Proposed for Platting as Lots 4& 5
and half Adjacent ROW of Prairie Commons Subdivision located So. of Husker Hwy and
West of US Hwy 281 from TA — Transitional Ag to RO — Residential Office and Lots 6
& 7 and Outlot 4 to B2 - General Business
#9599 - Consideration of Approving Salary Ordinance
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 voted aye. Motion
adopted.
#9597 - Consideration of Request to Rezone Property Proposed for Platting as Lots 1, 2
& 3& Outlots 1& 2 and half Adjacent ROW of Prairie Commons Subdivision located
So. of Husker Hwy & West of US Hwy 281 from TA — Transitional Agricultural to CD —
Commercial Development (Prataria Ventures, LLC)
#9598 - Consideration of Request to Rezone Property Proposed for Platting as Lots 4& 5
and half Adjacent ROW of Prairie Commons Subdivision located So. of Husker Hwy and
West of US Hwy 281 from TA — Transitional Ag to RO — Residential Office and Lots 6
& 7 and Outlot 4 to B2 - General Business
Councilmember Minton recused himself due to a conflict of interest.
Motion by Stelk, second by Donaldson to approve Ordinances #9597 and #9598.
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City Clerk: Ordinances #9597 and #9598 on first reading. All those in favor of the passage of
these ordinances on first reading, answer roll call vote. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion
adopted.
City Clerk: Ordinances #9597 and #9598 on second and final reading. All those in favor of the
passage of these ordinances 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, Ordinances #9597 and #9598 are declared to be lawfully adopted upon publication as
required by law.
#9599 - Consideration of Approving Salary Ordinance
Human Resources Director Aaron Schmid reported that a salary ordinance was presented each
year as part of the budget process. Wage changes were for bargaining units according to their
respective labor agreements and negotiated wages. The FOP labor agreement would be presented
at a later date. Included were changes to non-union positions. Discussion was held regarding the
description change of Assistant Utilities Director — Distribution to Assistant Utilities Director —
Engineering and Business Operations.
Motion by Minton, second by Paulick to approve Ordinance #9599.
City Clerk: Ordinance #9599 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 #9599 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 #9599 is declared to be lawfully adopted upon publication as required by
law.
#9600 - Consideration of Annexation of Property Proposed for Platting as Caldwell
Subdivision an Addition to the City of Grand Island located at the South East Corner of
Shady Bend Road and Seedling Mile Road (First Reading)
Regional Planning Director Chad Nabity reported that Kenneth and Pamela Caldwell, owners,
had submitted Caldwell Subdivision as an Addition to the City of Grand Island. This was the
first of three readings. Staff recommended approval.
Motion by Steele, second by Hehnke to approve Ordinance #9600 on first reading. Upon roll call
vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
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CONSENT AGENDA: Consent Agenda item G-14 (Resolution #2016-202) was pulled for
further discussion. Motion by Paulick, second by Donaldson to approve the Consent Agenda
excluding item G-14. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
Approving Minutes of August 9, 2016 City Council Regular Meeting_
Approving Minutes of August 16, 2016 Citp Council Study Session.
Approving Minutes of August 16, 2016 City Council Special Meeting_
#2016-192 - Approving Preliminary Plat and Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for Prairie
Commons Subdivision. It was noted that Prataria Ventures, LLC, owner, had submitted the
Preliminary and Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for Prairie Commons Subdivision located
south of Husker Highway and west of US Highway 281 for the purpose of creating 10 lots
consisting of 95.32 acres.
#2016-193 - Approving Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for Northview Twelfth
Subdivision. It was noted that Pinnacle Bank, owners, had submitted the Final Plat and
Subdivision Agreement for Northview Twelfth Subdivision located south of Nebraska Highway
2 and west of North Road for the purpose of creating 1 lot consisting of 5.710 acres.
#2016-194 - Approving Supply and Delivery of Pebble Lime far the Platte Generating Station
2016 — 2018 with Pete Lien & Sons of Rapid City, South Dakota.
#2016-195 - Approving Su�plv and Delivery of Powdered Activated Carbon for the Platte
Generatin� Station with Calgon Carbon Corporation of Moon Township, Pennsylvania.
#2016-196 - Approvin� Bid Award - Precipitator, Bottom Ash and Boiler Industrial Cleanin�,
Fall — 2016 with MeYlan Enterprises, Inc. of Omaha, Nebraska in an Amount of $133,636.80.
#2016-197 - Approving Police Service Contract with Hall Countv Housing Authority (HCHA�
throu�h September 30, 2018.
#2016-198 - A�provin�Interlocal Cooperative Agreement for School Resource Officers (SRO's)
with the Grand Island Public Schools through September 30, 2020.
#2016-199 - Approving Award of Professional En ing eering Consulting Services for SanitarY
Sewer Collection Svstem Rehabilitation — Various Locations with Alfred Benesch & Company
of Lincoln, Nebraska in an Amount not-to-exceed $45,861.82.
#2016-200 - Approvin� Bid Award of Yard Sprinkler Systems - Reconstruct; Project No. 2016-
WWTP-2 at the Wastewater Treatment Plant with Tilley S�rinkler & Landscapin� of Grand
Island, Nebraska in an Amount of $31,761.00.
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#2016-201 - A�proving Authorization for Urgent Sanitary Sewer Repair to Serve the Anderson
Buildin� at the Nebraska Veterans Home with The Diamond En ing�eerin�COmpanv of Grand
Island, Nebraska in an Amount of $29,846.64.
#2016-202 - A�proving Certification of Final Completion for Pavement Lifting and Stabilization
with Polyurethane Foam on South Locust Street from Lake Street to the Diversion Bridge with
Thrasher, Inc. of LaVista, Nebraska. Public Works Director John Collins reported that this
project had been completed. He answered questions regarding the process.
Motion by Nickerson, second by Hehnke to approve Resolution #2016-202. Upon roll call vote,
all voted aye. Motion adopted.
#2016-203 - Approvin�Application for the Nebraska Public Transportation Assistance Program•
RESOLUTIONS:
#2016-204 - Consideration of Approving Request from Simbert, LLC dba Peacock Loun e,g 2430
N. Broadwell Avenue for a Class "C" Liquor License and Liquor Mana�er Designation for
Kristen Ackerman, 1118 West 8th Street. This item was pulled from the agenda at the request of
the applicant.
#2016-205 - Consideration of Approvin� Redevelopment Plan Amendment for CRA Area 17
located South of Husker Highway and West of U.S. Hi�hway 2g1 (currentl�platted as Ewoldt
Subdivision� (Prataria Ventures, LLC). This item was related to the aforementioned Public
Heaxing. Councilmember Minton recused himself due to a conflict of interest.
Motion by Paulick, second by Hehnke to approve Resolution #2016-205.
Comments were made regarding a Blue Cross Blue Shield study that showed 50% of patients
were leaving the area for medical services. Dr. Tom Werner stated there were 65 physicians
supporting this project. Insurance coverage was mentioned as the reason patients were leaving
the area. Dr. Warner answered questions regarding costs. He stated competition was good for the
community. Mentioned was the success of the surgery center. Matt Rief representing Olsson
Associates answered questions regarding drainage.
Councilmember Steele wanted an annual report and the dilapidated structures on the property
removed. He stated $29 million was too much and wanted to negotiate that amount down. Tom
Huston, attorney for the applicant responded to Steele's requests stating they were following
state statutes.
Councilmember Haase was concerned about what the tax payer benefit would be. Mr. Nabity
explained CRA's role in TIF projects and eligible expenses. Asked about possible negatives to
this project, he stated there would be an increase in traffic in this area.
Motion by Haase, second by Steele to amend the motion to include separating the TIF requests
between the hospital, hotel, and medical center. Upon roll call vote, Councilmembers Steele and
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Haase, voted aye. Councilmembers Paulick, Donaldson, Hehnke, Stelk, and Nickerson voted no.
Motion failed.
Upon roll call vote of the main motion, Councilmembers Paulick, Donaldson, Hehnke, Stelk, and
Nickerson voted aye. Councilmembers Steele and Haase voted no. Mayor Jensen made the sixth
and deciding vote in favor. Motion adopted.
Council recessed at 9:25 p.m. and reconvened at 9:31 p.m.
#2016-206 - Consideration of A�roving Redevelopment Plan Amendment for CRA Area 1
located at 210 N. Walnut Street �TW Ziller Properties). This item was related to the
aforementioned Public Hearing. Comments were made regarding the benefits of this project to
the community and to the downtown area.
Motion by Donaldson, second by Minton to approve Resolution #2016-206. Upon roll call vote,
all voted aye. Motion adopted.
#2016-207 - Consideration of A�proving Redevelopment Plan Amendment for CRA Area 18
located North of Old U.S. Highwav 30 and East of Industrial Lane (Lots 2 and 3 of Commercial
Industrial Park Sixth Subdivision) (Middleton Properties II., LLC). This item was related to the
aforementioned Public Hearing.
Motion by Haase, second by Stelk to approve Resolution #2016-207. Upon roll call vote, all
voted aye. Motion adopted.
#2016-208 - Consideration of Approving Proposed Ballot Language for 1/2 Cent Increase to
Sales Tax. City Attorney Jerry Janulewicz reported that Nebraska State Statutes permitted cities
to increase city sales tax to a rate greater than 1%2 percent. In order to increase the sales tax 1/z
percent the council was required to pass a resolution by a vote of at least 70 percent of the
members of the council to place this on the November ballot. The deadline to submit this to the
Election Commissioners office was September 1, 2016. If this measure passed the revenue would
be used for infrastructure.
Comments were made regarding the importance of the voters passing this measure to better the
community. Finance Director Renae Griffiths explained the restricted revenue and lid limits.
Motion by Donaldson, second by Hehnke to approve Resolution #2016-208. Upon roll call vote,
all voted aye. Motion adopted.
#2016-209 - Consideration of A�proving an Interlocal Agreement with the CRA. City Attorney
Jerry Janulewicz reported that Neb. Rev. Stat. §77-27,142 required the city to be a party to an
interlocal agreement with a political subdivision within the city creating a separate legal or
administrative entity relating to a public infrastructure project. Concurrent with a resolution to
submit to the electorate a proposal to increase the city sales tax rate, City administration was
recommending approval of an interlocal agreement with the Grand Island Community
Redevelopment Authority. The Interlocal agreement was approved by the CRA. The Interlocal
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agreement would be effective upon, and contingent upon, the City's enactment of an ordinance
increasing the sales tax rate above 1%2 percent.
Motion by Paulick, second by Steele to approve Resolution #2016-209. Upon roll call vote, all
voted aye. Motion adopted.
PAYMENT OF CLAIMS:
Motion by Donaldson, second by Minton to approve the Claims for the period of August 10,
2016 through August 23, 2016 for a total amount of $6,745,191.44. Unanimously approved.
Discussion Concerning Proposed Fiscal Year 2016-2017 City of Grand Island and Community
Redevelopment Authoritv (CRA Bud e�ts. Mr. Ferguson stated the salaries and fees were
approved and were included in the budget. Mentioned were the personnel costs, future budgets,
and the array of cities Grand Island had to compare with. He stated we would work with the
Nebraska League of Municipalities regarding comparable cities.
Motion by Stelk, second by Hehnke that we work with the legislature and the Nebraska League
of Municipalities to work with the CIR for a formula that is used for the array. Upon roll call
vote, Councilmembers Donaldson, Hehnke, Haase, Stelk, and Nickerson voted aye.
Councilmembers Paulick, Steele, and Minton voted no. Mayor Jensen made the sixth deciding
vote in favor. Motion adopted.
The intent was to work with staff regarding the level of services, costs of those services, health
benefits, etc. Mayor Jensen commented on the cost of health care and the aging work force.
Changes this year were an increase in employee premiums and spousal health insurance. Drastic
changes would come during next year's budget. Councilmember Haase commented on the cash
reserve decline and increased employee salaries.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 10:30 p.m.
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RaNae Edwards
City Clerk