11/08/2016 MinutesCITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
November 8, 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 November 8, 2016. Notice of the meeting was given in The Grand Island Independent
on November 2, 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 Maxlan Ferguson, City Clerk RaNae
Edwards, Assistant Finance Director William Clingman, City Attorney Jerry Janulewicz, and
Public Works Director John Collins.
Mayor Jensen introduced Community Youth Council member Christopher Rosenlund.
INVOCATION was given by Father Robert Lewis, St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, 422 West
2°a Street followed by the PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS:
Recognition of Fire Chief Cory Schmidt for 20 Years of Service with the Grand Island Fire
Department. Mayor Jensen and the City Council recognized Fire Chief Cory Schmidt for 20
years of service with the Grand Island Fire Department. Fire Chief Schmidt was present for the
recognition.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Public Hearin� on Acquisition of In rg ess/Egress Easements Located at 602 & 804 W Stolley
Park Road (Grand Island Public Schools� Public Works Director John Collins reported that
acquisition of ingress/egress easements located at 604 and 804 West Stolley Park Road was
needed on the east and west side of Adams Street, north of Stolley Park Road in order to
accommodate traffic flow for Starr Elementary and Barr Middle School. Staff recommended
approval. No public testimony was heard.
Public Hearing on Acquisition of Public Utility Easements at the Intersection of Adams Street
and Stolley Park Road (Grand Island Public Schools, Krauss, Olson & Street). Public Works
Director John Collins reported that acquisition of public utility easements at the intersection of
Adams Street and Stolley Park Road for a traffic signal was needed to aid traffic flow and safety
in the area of the new Starr Elementary and Barr Middle School. 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 ordinances nuxnbered:
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#9609 - Consideration of Approving Bond Ordinance for Public Safety Bond
#9610 - Consideration of Approving Ordinance for Financing related to Food &
Beverage Projects such Financing will be Direct Borrowing from a Financial Institution
#9611 - Consideration of Approving Ordinance for Refinancing of Heartland Event
Center
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.
#9609 - Consideration of Approving Bond Ordinance for Public Safety Bond
Assistant Finance Director William Clingman stated the bond amount would not exceed
$4,550,000 and would be used for purchasing public safety vehicles and public safety equipment,
constructing, furnishing and equipping public safety facilities and related improvements and
miscellaneous costs associated with that. Staff recommended approval.
Mr. Clingman clarified the payments for the fire truck and ambulance would not be coming from
the cell phone tax. The cell phone tax would be used for the new 911 Center. Mentioned was the
fiscal policy. Mike Rogers with Gilmore Bond Counsel and Blaine Spady, Financial Advisor for
the City answered questions regarding the bonding process and rates. Concerns were raised about
bonding equipment. Mayor Jensen commented on the benefits of borrowing money at this time
and the importance of how it was managed.
Motion by Donaldson, second by Stelk to approve Ordinance #9609.
City Clerk: Ordinance #9609 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 Fitzke, Donaldson,
Hehnke, Jones, Stelk, and Nickerson voted aye. Councilmembers Paulick, Steele, Minton, and
Haase voted no. Motion adopted.
City Clerk: Ordinance #9609 on second and final reading. All those in favor of the passage of
this ardinance on second and final reading, answer roll call vote. Upon roll call vote,
Councilmembers Fitzke, Donaldson, Hehnke, Jones, Stelk, and Nickerson voted aye.
Councilmembers Paulick, Steele, Minton, and 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 #9609 is declared to be lawfully adopted upon publication as required by
law.
#9610 - Consideration of Approving Ordinance for Financing related to Food &
Beverage Projects such Financing will be Direct Borrowing from a Financial Institution
Assistant Finance Director William Clingman stated since the Food & Beverage Occupation tax
was continued, the primary purposes of this tax was to provide funding for ongoing enhancement
and development of the recreation and athletic facilities. By having a drawdown loan instead of
traditional bonding it would allow the City to finance multiple projects, have the potential for
grant funding, allow only what was needed during the defined time frame and financing
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wouldn't specifically be authorized for any individual project. Staff recommended approval. Mr.
Clingman commented on the pros and cons of financing and the favorable interest rates at this
time.
Motion by Stelk, second by Jones to approve Ordinance #9610.
City Clerk: Ordinance #9610 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, Fitzke, Donaldson, Hahnke, Jones, Stelk, and Nickerson voted aye. Councilmember
Haase voted no. Motion adopted.
City Clerk: Ordinance #9610 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, Fitzke, Donaldson, Hahnke, 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 #9610 is declared to be lawfully adopted upon publication as required by
law.
#9611 - Consideration of Approving Ordinance for Refinancing of Heartland Event
Center
Assistant Finance Director William Clingman stated this refinancing would save the City at least
$130,000. The lease purchase agreement would be paid off in December of 2024. Staff
recommended approval. Discussion was held regarding the net savings and pay off date.
Motion by Paulick, second by Steele to approve Ordinance #9611.
City Clerk: Ordinance #9611 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 #9611 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 iirst reading and then upon second and final
readings, Ordinance #9611 is declared to be lawfully adopted upon publication as required by
law.
CONSENT AGENDA: Consent agenda item G-19 (Resolution #2016-282) was pulled from the
agenda. Consent items G-10 (Resolution #2016-273), G-15 (Resolution #2016-278), G-20
(Resolution #2016-283), and G-21 (Resolution #2016-284) were pulled for further discussion.
Motion by Minton, second by Donaldson to approve the Consent Agenda excluding item G-10,
G-15, G-19, G-20, and G-21. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
Approving Minutes of October 25, 2016 City Council Regular Meeting,
Approving Minutes of November 1, 2016 City Council Study Session.
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A� roving Re-Appointments of Dean Sears, Derek Apfel, and John Hoggatt to the
Interjurisdictional Planning Commission.
A� rp ovin�Re-A�pointment of Jason Hornady to the Grand Island Facilities Corporation Board.
Approving Request far Lic�uor Mana eg r Designation from Robert Mahood, 312 N Pine Street for
Nathan Detroit's, 316 N Pine Street.
#2016-269 - Approving Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for Co�per Creek Estates Ninth
Subdivision. It was noted that Guarantee Group LLC, owner, had submitted the Final Plat and
Subdivision Agreement for Copper Creek Estates Ninth Subdivision located south of Old Potash
Highway and east of Engleman Road for the purpose of creating 21ots on 5.555 acres.
#2016-270 - A�proving Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for Summerfield Estates Tenth
Subdivision. It was noted that TPCR Developments, owners, had submitted the Final Plat and
Subdivision Agreement for Suinmerfield Estates Tenth Subdivision located north of 13th Street
and east of North Road for the purpose of creating 171ots on 5.333.
#2016-271 - Ab rovin� the Purchase of a 2017 Motor Grader for the Utilities Department from
National Joint Power Alliance Buving Group Contract No. 032515 from Caterpillar in an
Amount of $285.353.00.
#2016-272 - Ap rp oving Amendment #2 to the Architectural Service Project 2015-AS-1 -
Remodel of the Utilities Service Center Building with JEO Architects of Lincoln, Nebraska in an
amount not to exceed $36,000.00.
#2016-273 - Approvin� Bid Award for Drywall Installation for the Fleet Services Division with
Indoor Air Technologies, Inc. of Victor, New York in an Amount of $26,700.00. Comments
were made regarding this bidder coming from New York.
Motion by Nickerson, second by Paulick to approve Resolution #2016-273. Upon roll call vote,
all voted aye. Motion adopted.
#2016-274 - Approving Bid Award for Snow Removal Services 2016/2017 for the Streets
Division of the Public Works Department with B& B Tree, LLC dba Tom's Tree Service of
Grand Island, Nebraska in an amount of $138.00 per hour for Trucks Hauling Snow; $175.00 per
hour for Front End Loaders; $115.00 per hour for Skid Seers; $120.00 per hour for Trucks
(16,000-20,000 GVW� with Plow; $130.00 for Trucks (20,000-35,000 GVW) with Plow; and
$98.00 per hour for Pickup with Plow.
#2016-275 - A� roving Skid Steer Buy-Back for Streets Division with Central Nebraska Bobcat
of Grand Island, Nebraska for the purchase of new T650 T4 compact track loader for $49,190.67
with a trade-in value of $43,330.31 for a net purchase price of $5,860.36 and the purchase of a
new T570 T4 compact track loader for $45,326.58 with a trade-in value of $31,694.12 for a net
purchase price of $13,632.46.
#2016-276 - Approvin� Purchase of a New Air Compressor for the Streets Division of the Public
Works Debartment from Logan Contractors Supplv of Omaha, Nebraska in an Amount of
$20,405.00.
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#2016-277 - Approving Purchase of a New Asphalt Roller for the Streets Division of the Public
Works Department from 4 Rivers Equipment LLC of Fort Collins, Colorado in an Amount of
$56,747.55.
#2016-278 - Approving Parking Restrictions and Loadin nloading Zone on the West Side of
324 West 4th Street for Aguilar Printin� Discussion was held regarding enforcing the 20 minute
parking. Mr. Collins stated they were enforced on a complaint basis.
Motion by Nickerson, second by Hehnke to approve Resolution #2016-278. Upon roll call vote,
all voted aye. Motion adopted.
#2016-279 - A� rp ovin� Bid Award for Sanitarv Sewer District No. 538T, Ext of Sani Sewer
to Serve Lot One (1) Jack Voss Horse Countrv 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) with Van Kirk Bros. Contractin� of Sutton, Nebraska in an
Amount of $59,610.00.
#2016-280 - Approving Acquisition of In reg ss/Egress Easements Located at 602 & 804 W
Stollev Park Road (Grand Island Public Schools�
#2016-281 - Ap rovin�Acquisition of Public Utility Easements at the Intersection of Adams
Street and Stolley Park Road (Grand Island Public Schools, Krauss, Olson & Street�
#2016-282 - A� rovin� Certificate of Final Completion for Sanitarp Sewer District No. 528 and
530T. This item was pulled from the agenda.
#2016-283 - Approving Amendment to Library Personnel FTE Budget Allocation. Library
Director Steve Fosselman stated they had a Librarian position open and wanted to fill it with the
Library Assistant I& II line item which required a change in the Library Personnel FTE Budget
for a cost savings. Councilmember Henke commended the library staff for the cost savings.
Motion by Hehnke, second by Minton to approve Resolution #2016-283. Upon roll call vote, all
voted aye. Motion adopted.
#2016-284 - A� rp ovin�Purchase of 2017 Police Fleet Vehicle from State Contract with Sid
Di_llon Chevrolet of Wahoo, Nebraska in an Amount of $20,433.00. Comments were made
regarding the bid being more than what was budgeted.
Motion by Paulick, second by Fitzke to approve Resolution #2016-284. Upon roll call vote, all
voted aye. Motion adopted.
RESOLUTIONS:
#2016-285 - Consideration of A�proving A�reement with Nebraska Department of Roads
(NDOR) for Improving US Highway 281 in Grand Island. Public Works Director John Collins
reported that the Nebraska Department of Roads was preparing plans for improvements to US
Highway 281 from south of US Highway 30 north to Chapman Road. The total cost of work
within the City limits currently estimated was $10,597,500 with the City's share at $3,822,000.
The actual cost was likely to be greater than the estimates. Discussed were offset turn lanes.
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Motion by Donaldson, second by Jones to approve Resolution #2016-285 Upon roll call vote, all
voted aye. Motion adopted.
PAYMENT OF CLAIMS:
Motion by Donaldson, second by Fitzke to approve the Claims for the period of October 26,
2016 through November 8, 2016 for a total amount of $3,804,269.91. Unanimously approved.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 8:29 p.m.
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RaNae Edwards
City Clerk