09/13/2016 Minutes�
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CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
September 13, 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 September 13, 2016. Notice of the meeting was given in The Grand Island
Independent on September 7, 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, Vaughn Minton, Roger Steele, and Mike Paulick. Councilmember
Michelle Fitzke was 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 Esdras Castaneda.
INVOCATION was given by Pastor Tim Kilstrom, Spirit of Life Church, 2304 Macron Street
followed by the PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS:
Reco�nition of Fred Tustin, Collection Svstem Supervisor with the Wastewater Treatment Plant
of the Public Works Department for 40 Years of Service with the CitY of Grand Island. Mayor
Jensen and the City Council recognized Fred Tustin for his 40 years of service with the City. Mr.
Tustin was present for the recognition.
Recognition of Police Sergeant Dale Hilderbrand for 25 Years of Service with the Grand Island
Police Department. Mayor Jensen and the City Council recognized Sergeant Dale Hilderbrand
for his 25 years of service with the Grand Island Police Department. Sergeant Hilderbrand was
present for the recognition.
BOARD OF EQUALIZATION: Motion by Donaldson, second by Minton to adjourn to the
Board of Equalization. Motion adopted.
#2016-BE-5 (B) - Consideration of Determining Benefits far Downtown Business Improvement
District 2013. Finance Director Renae Griffiths reported that the City Council in its capacity as
the Board of Equalization was required to determine the benefits for powntown BID 2013.
Special assessments were for the amount of $97,828.62 (70%) or $98,345.04 (100%). Presented
were two Resolutions with the 70% and 100% assessment for owner occupied residents.
Veronica Zuniga, 120 West Koenig Street requested the lower assessment.
Motion by Donaldson, second by Nickerson to approve Resolution #2016-BE-5 (B). Upon roll
call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
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RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION: Motion by Hehnke, second by Paulick to return to Regular
Session. Motion adopted.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Public Hearin� on Request from Steadfast Builders, LLC for a Conditional Use Permit for
Parking a Food Trailer on the South Side of the Building Located at 1504 North Eddv Street.
Building Department Director Craig Lewis reported that an application had been received from
Steadfast Builders, LLC for a Conditional Use Permit to allow for a temporary food trailer on the
south side of the building located at 1504 North Eddy Street. Staff recommended approval for
one year. Lowell Poland, 1512 No. Eddy Street spoke in support. No further public testimony
was heard.
Public Hearing on Request from David and Debra McMullen for a Conditional Use Permit to
Allow Construction of a New House while livin� in the Existing House located at 3225 N. Webb
Road. Building Department Director Craig Lewis reported that an application had been received
from David and Debra McMullen for a Conditional Use Permit to allow for the construction of a
new house while they lived in the existing house located at 3225 N. Webb Road. Staff
recommended approval for one year. David McMullen, 3225 N. Webb Road spoke in support.
Paul Wicht, 1708 Jerry Drive questioned the process. No further public testimony was heard.
Public Hearing on Request from Steve and Beckie Glause for a Conditional Use Permit for a 99'
Monopole for Wireless Telecom located at 235 Roberts Road. Building Department Director
Craig Lewis reported that an application had been received from Verizon Wireless on behalf of
Steve and Beckie Glause for a Conditional Use Permit for a 99' Telecommunication Tower
located at 235 W. Roberts Road. Staff recommended approval. Jeffrey Skinner representing
Verizon Wireless spoke in support. No further public testimony was heard.
Public Hearing on Acquisition of Utility Easement - 804 W. Stolley Park Road (Hall County
School District 2). Utilities Director Tim Luchsinger reported acquisition of a utility easement
located at 804 W. Stolley Park 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 underground electric line which would replace the existing overhead
connection between two power lines. The relocation was necessary to accommodate the new
traffic signals at Adams Street and Stolley Park Road. Staff recommended approval. No public
testimony was heard.
Public Hearing on Budget Amendment for Communitv Development Block Grant 13-CR-002,
13-CR-102 and 14-CR-002. Community Development Specialist Charley Falmlen reported that
the proposed budget amendments would move all remaining funds from all Comprehensive
Revitalization grants into the "Public Facilities" category which would accommodate the
National Objectives for such work as that of Lions Club Park and the ADA Ramps. Staff
recommended approval. No public testimony was heaxd.
Public Hearing on Proposed Fiscal Year 2016-2017 City of Grand Island and Communitv
Redevelopment Authorit,y (CRA) Bud eg ts (Cont.� Finance Director Renae Griffiths reviewed
changes to the FY2016-2017 Budget. Staff recommended approval. No public testimony was
heard.
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Public Hearing on Establishing Rates for the General Propertp Occupation Tax for powntown
Parking District No. 1 for FY 2016-2017. Finance Director Renae Griffiths reported this was the
annual Council action to establish the occupation tax for powntown Improvement and Parking
District No. 1. FY 2016-2017 occupation tax factor was $.1563 per square foot and would
provide taxes of $38,142.85. Staff recommended approval. No public testimony was heard.
Public Hearing on General Property, Downtown Improvement Parking District #2 (Ramp) and
Community Redevelopment Authoritv (CRA, Tax Request for FY 2016-2017. Finance Director
Renae Griffiths reported that state statutes required the City to conduct a public hearing if the
property tax request changes from one year to the next. Property t� request for FY 2016-2017
general property tax was $9,509,021, Parking District No. 2 at $8,000, and the Community
Redevelopment Authority property tax at $762,834. Staff recommended approval. No public
testimony was heard.
Public Hearing on Annual Report by the Grand Island Area Economic Development
Corporation/Citizen Advisory Review Committee on the Economic Development Program Plan.
Dehn Renter, member of the Citizen Advisory Review Committee (CARC) stated the CARC had
met and recommended approval of the EDC Annual Report. Dave Taylor, president of Grand
Island Area Economic Development Corporation (GIAEDC) gave the annual report. Staff
recommended approval. No public testimony was heard.
Public Hearing on Acquisition of Public Right-of-Way in N%2 SW '/a SW '/4 Section 27-11-9;
3205 S Locust Street (Milton Motels, LLC� Public Works Director John Collins reported that
acquisition of public right-of-way was needed to allow for the development of Talon Apartments
First Subdivision located at 3205 South Locust Street. Staff recommended approval. No public
testimony was heard.
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#9600 - Consideration of Annexation of Propertv Proposed for Platting as Caldwell Subdivision
an Addition to the City of Grand Island located at the South East Corner of Shadp Bend Road
and Seedling Mile Road (Second Reading).
Motion by Paulick, second by Minton to approve Ordinance #9600 on second reading. Upon roll
call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
Councilmember ponaldson moved "that the statutory rules requiring ordinances to be read by
title on three different days are suspended and that ordinances numbered:
#9601 - Consideration of Creation of Water Main District 469T - Engleman Road from
Stolley Park Road, North 1/2 Mile
#9602 - Consideration of Assessments for powntown Business Improvement District
2013
#9603 - Consideration of Amendments to Chapter 13 of the Grand Island City Code
Relative to Occupation Tax for powntown Improvement Parking District No. 1
#9604 - Consideration of Approving FY 2016-2017 Annual Single City Budget and the
Annual Appropriations Bill
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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 Stelk seconded the motion. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
#9601 - Consideration of Creation of Water Main District 469T - Engleman Road from
Stolley Park Road, North 1/2 Mile
Utilities Director Tim Luchsinger reported that the proposed Water Main District 469T was an
integral part of the Master Plan in order to link between the supply, storage and distribution
components of the system. The project would provide a new water main along Engleman Road
from Stolley Park Road, north for 1/2 mile, and connect to the existing piping. The construction
completes the westerly backbone of the water system.
Motion by Minton, second by Jones to approve Ordinance #9601.
City Clerk: Ordinance #9601 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 #9601 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 #9601 is declared to be lawfully adopted upon publication as required by
law.
#9602 - Consideration of Assessments for powntown Business Improvement District
2013
Motion by Donaldson, second by Stelk to approve Ordinance #9602 (B).
City Clerk: Ordinance #9602 (B) 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 #9602 (B) 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 #9602 (B) is declared to be lawfully adopted upon publication as required
by law.
#9603 - Consideration of Amendments to Chapter 13 of the Grand Island City Code
Relative to Occupation Tax for powntown Improvement Parking District No. 1
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Motion by Paulick, second by Hehnke to approve Ordinance #9603.
City Clerk: Ordinance #9603 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 #9603 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 #9603 is declared to be lawfully adopted upon publication as required by
law.
#9604 - Consideration of Approving FY 2016-2017 Annual Single City Budget and the
Annual Appropriations Bill
Mayor Jensen commented on the quality of the leadership team. He committed to a balanced
General Fund budget for 2017-2018.
Motion by Nickerson, second by Paulick to approve Ordinance #9604.
City Clerk: Ordinance #9604 on first reading. All those in favor of the passage of this ordinance
on first reading, answer roll call vote. Upon roll call vote, Councilmembers Paulick, Steele,
Minton, Donaldson, Hehnke, Jones, Stelk, and Nickerson voted aye. Councilmember Haase
voted no. Motion adopted.
City Clerk: Ordinance #9604 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,
Councilmembers Paulick, Steele, Minton, Donaldson, Hehnke, Jones, Stelk, and Nickerson voted
aye. Councilmember Haase voted no. Motion adopted.
Mayor Jensen: By reason of the roll call votes on first reading and then upon second and final
readings, Ordinance #9604 is declared to be lawfully adopted upon publication as required by
law.
CONSENT AGENDA: Motion by Stelk, second by Jones to approve the Consent Agenda. Upon
roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
A�proving Minutes of August 23, 2016 City Council Re�ular Meetin�
Approving Re-appointment of Tom Gdowski to the Community Redevelopment Authoritv
�CRA) Board.
#2016-210 - Approving Acquisition of Utility Easement - 804 W. Stollev Park Road - Hall
County School District 2.
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#2016-211 - Approving Budget Amendment and Contract Extension for Community
Development Block Grant 13-CR-002, 13-CR-104 and 14-CR-002 (4th Street & Lion's Club
Park .
#2016-212 - Approving Desi n�n� Portions of Jefferson Street and 3rd Street at 1306 West 3rd
Street as No Parkin�.
#2016-213 - Ap rovin� Certificate of Final Completion for South Locust Traffic Signal
Relocation; Project No. 2016-TS-1 with Heartland Electric Com�anv of Grand Island, Nebraska.
#2016-214 - Approvin� Certificate of Final Completion for the 2015 Asphalt Resurfacing Project
No. 2015-AC-1 with J.I.L. Asphalt Pavin� Co., Inc. of Grand Island, Nebraska.
#2016-215 - A� roving Change Order No. 1 for Annual Pavement Markings for the Streets
Division of the Public Works Department with Straight-Line Striping, Inc. of Grand Island,
Nebraska for an Increase of $17,000.00 and a Revised Contract Amount of $94,918.00.
#2016-216 - Approving Certificate of Final Completion for Community Development Block
Grant Handicap Ramps 4th to Sth Streets; Sycamore Street to Edd�Street; Project No. 2014-2G
�Prairie Land Construction, Inc.) with Prairie Land Construction, Inc., of Loomis, Nebraska.
#2016-217 - Approvin�Acquisition of Public Ri�ht-of-Way in N%2 SW 1/4 SW '/4 Section 27-11-
9; 3205 S Locust Street (Milton Motels, LLC�
REQUESTS AND REFERRALS:
Consideration of a Request from Steadfast Builders, LLC for a Conditional Use Permit for
Parking a Food Trailer on the South Side of the Building Located at 1504 North Eddv Street.
This item was related to the aforementioned Public Hearing. Discussion was held regarding
maintaining the property and parking lot space. Lowell Poland stated they eventually would like
to operate a restaurant out of the existing building.
Motion by Paulick, second by Minton to approve for one year. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye.
Motion adopted.
Consideration of a Request from David and Debra McMullen for a Conditional Use Permit to
Allow Construction of a New House while livin� in the Existing House located at 3225 N. Webb
Road. This item was related to the aforementioned Public Hearing.
Motion by Nickerson, second by Hehnke to approve for one year. Upon roll call vote, all voted
aye. Motion adopted.
Consideration of a Request from Verizon Wireless on behalf of Steve and Beckie Glause for a
Conditional Use Permit for a 99' Monopole for Wireless Telecom located at 235 Roberts Road.
This item was related to the aforementioned Public Hearing.
Motion by Nickerson, second by Donaldson to approve with a lighted tower. Upon roll call vote,
all voted aye. Motion adopted.
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RESOLUTIONS:
#2016-218 - Consideration of A�proving General Property, Downtown Improvement Parking
District #2 (Ram�) and Community Redevelopment Authority (CRA) Tax Request for FY 2017.
This item was related to the aforementioned Public Hearing.
Motion by Paulick, second by Minton to approve Resolution #2016-218. Upon roll call vote, all
voted aye. Motion adopted.
#2016-219 - Consideration of Approving 1% Increase to the Restricted Revenues Lid Limit.
Finance Director Renae Griffiths reported that in 1998 the Nebraska State Legislature passed LB
989 which put a lid on the amount of restricted revenues a political subdivision could budget for.
The restricted revenues that the City of Grand Island included in the budget were: Property
Taxes, Local Option Sales Tax, Motor Vehicle T�, Highway Allocation and Municipal
Equalization Funds. The additional 1% increase for FY 2016-2017 State of Nebraska budget
report would increase the prior year restricted revenues base by $294,784.01. This increase in
restricted funds authority was not an increase in budgeted revenues or authorized expenditures. It
only provided the ability to increase restricted revenues in order to budget all restricted revenue
funding sources each budget year.
Motion by Jones, second by Minton to approve Resolution #2016-219. Upon roll call vote,
Councilmembers Paulick, Steele, Minton, Donaldson, Hehnke, Jones, Stelk, and Nickerson voted
aye. Councilmember Haase voted no. Motion adopted.
#2016-220 - Consideration of Approving the Annual Report by the Grand Island Area Economic
Development Corporation/Citizen Advisory Review Committee on the Economic Development
Program Plan. This item was related to the aforementioned Public Hearing.
Motion by Donaldson, second by Minton to approve Resolution #2016-220. Upon roll call vote,
all voted aye. Motion adopted.
#2016-221 - Consideration of Approvin� Fundin� for Grand Island Area Economic
Development Corporation. Economic Development President Dave Taylor presented the
application for funding $350,000 to the Grand Island Area Economic Development Corporation.
Motion by Stelk, second by Paulick to approve Resolution #2016-22 L Upon roll call vote, all
voted aye. Motion adopted.
#2016-222 - Consideration of A�provin� Economic Development Incentive Agreement with
Borer Wholesale, 147 East Roberts Street. Economic Development President Dave Taylor
presented the LB840 Incentive Agreement for Borer Wholesale, 147 East Roberts Street in the
amount of $117,000.00 to create 8 additional full-time employees. Borer Wholesale is an
existing business of wholesale supplier of irrigation, municipal and industrial line shaft turbine
pumps and a repair center for irrigation pumps. They currently have 10 employees. The company
intends to expand their market share by conducting more municipal and industrial wark and
increasing their presence in the export market.
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Motion by Donaldson, second by Hehnke to approve Resolution #2016-222. Upon roll call vote,
all voted aye. Motion adopted.
#201_6-223 - Consideration of Approvin� Economic Development Incentive Agreement with
Inland Truck Parts Companv, 4400 College Boulevard, Suite 145, Overland Park, Kansas.
Economic Development President Dave Taylor presented the LB840 Incentive Agreement for
Inland Truck Parts Company, 4400 College Boulevaxd, Suite 145, Overland Park, Kansas in the
amount of $197,000.00 to create 20 new full-time employees. Inland Truck Parts Company will
be located at the Platte Valley Industrial Park, Lot #16. They are one of the country's largest
after-market wholesale truck parts distributors and shop service providers in the U.S. They are
100% employee owned with approximately 650 employee owners in 28 locations.
Motion by Paulick, second by Jones to approve Resolution #2016-223. Upon roll call vote, all
voted aye. Motion adopted.
PAYMENT OF CLAIMS:
Motion by Donaldson, second by Hehnke to approve the Claims for the period of August 24,
2016 through September 13, 2016 for a total amount of $6,311,213.44. Unanimously approved.
OTHER ITEMS:
ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION: Motion by Paulick, second by Hehnke to adjourn to
Executive Session at 8:51 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 Donaldson, second by Hehnke to return to
Regular Session at 9:47 p.m. Unanimously approved.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 9:47 p.m.
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RaNae Edwards
City Clerk