12/27/2016 MinutesCITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
December 27, 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 December 27, 2016. Notice of the meeting was given in The Grand Island Independent
on December 21, 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, Michelle Fitzke, Vaughn Minton, Roger Steele, and Mike Paulick. Councilmember
Jeremy Jones 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 member Christopher Rosenlund.
INVOCATION was given by Pastor Dan Bremer, Grace Lutheran Church, 545 East Memorial
Drive followed by the PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
BOARD OF EQUALIZATION: Motion by Minton, second by Fitzke to adjourn to the Board of
Equalization. Motion adopted.
#2016-BE-7 - Consideration of Determining Benefits for Sanitarv Sewer District No. 528. This
item was pulled at the request of the Public Works Department.
#2016-BE-8 - Consideration of Determining Benefits for Sanitary Sewer District No. 530T.
Public Works Director John Collins reported that Sanitary Sewer District No. 530T was created
to support the extension of sanitary sewer south along Highway 281 past Interstate 80. The
construction had been completed and was done as a tap district. Staff recommended approval
from Council to establish the tap connection fees for Sanitary Sewer District 530T.
Motion by Donaldson, second by Paulick to approve Resolution #2016-BE-8. Upon roll call
vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION: Motion by Minton, second by Nickerson to return to
Regular Session. Motion adopted.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Public Hearing on Request from Viaero Wireless for a Conditional Use Permit to allow for a 55'
Telecommunication Tower located at 2485 N. Diers Avenue. Reginal Planning Director Chad
Nabity reported that a request had been received from Viaero Wireless for a conditional use
permit to allow for a 55' telecommunications tower located at 2485 N. Diers Avenue. Staff
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recommended approval. Chris Riha representing Viaero Wireless spoke in support. No further
public testimony was heard.
Public Hearing on Acquisition of Utility Easement - 588 S. Stuhr Road - Ho�e Inc. Utilities
Director Tim Luchsinger reported that acquisition of a utility easement located at 588 S. Stuhr
Road was needed in order to have access to install, upgrade, maintain, and repair power
appurtenances, including lines and transformers. This easement would allow the Utilities
Department to install, operate, and maintain the high voltage power lines and transformer
necessary to serve the area. Staff recommended approval. No public testimony was heard.
Public Hearine on One & Six Year Street Improvement Plan. Public Works Director John Collins
reported that the One & Six Year Street Improvement Plan consisted of the transportation
projects in the Capital Improvement Program and was mandatory by State Law as part of the
requirements to receive approximately three million dollars of state gas tax funds each year. Staff
recommended approval. No public testimony was heard.
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#9617 - Consideration of Approving Assessments for Sanitary Sewer District No. 528
(This item was pulled at the request of the Public Works Department.)
CONSENT AGENDA: Motion by Paulick, second by Steele to approve the Consent Agenda.
Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
Approvin� Minutes of December 13, 2016 City Council Regular Meetin�.
Approvin� Councilmember A�pointments to Boards and Commissions.
Approving Re-A�pointments of Denise Kozel, Kent Sundber ,g Bradv Blauhorn, Terry Klaneckv,
Kurt Griess, and Crai� Lewis to the Electrical Board.
Approving Re-Appointments of Loran Peterson, Greg Geis, Mike McElrov, Mike Myers, Todd
Bredthauer, Tom O'Neill, Russ Shaw, and Craig Lewis to the Mechanical Examinin Bg oard•
Approving Re-Appointments of Rick Eberl, R a�gue, Jeremy Collinson, David Scoggins,
and Crai� Lewis to the Plumbers Examining Board.
Approving Re-A�pointments of Eric Olson, Todd Dvorak, Michael Nelson, Jimmv Olson, and
William Clingman to the Police Pension Committee.
Approving A�pointments of Brad Laub and Tanner Greenough and the Re-Appointments of
Scott Kuehl, Phil Thomas, and William Clingman to the Firefighters Pension Committee.
Approvin�A�pointment of James Pirnie to the Downtown Business Improvement District 2013
Board.
Approvin�Apnointment of Hector Rubio to the Re�ional Planning Commission Board.
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#2016-308 - Approving Acquisition of Utilitv Easement - 588 S. Stuhr Road - Hoppe Inc.
#2016-309 - A rovin� Purchase A�reement with Guarantee Group, LLC for Pro e�rtv for the
Elevated Water Storage Tank in an Amount of $110.000.00.
#2016-310 - Approving Addendum to SCALES Interlocal Agreement for Cooperative Law
Enforcement Services.
#2016-311 - A� roving the Certificate of Compliance with the Nebraska Department of Roads
far Maintenance A�reement No. 12; Calendar Year 2016.
#2016-312 - Approving Maintenance Agreement No. 12 Renewal with the Nebraska Department
of Roads for Calendar Year 2017.
#2016-313 - Approving Certificate of Final Completion for Drvwall Installation for the Fleet
Services Division with Indoor Air Technolo�ies, Inc. of Victor, New York.
#2016-314 - Approving Renewal of Service Agreement with Granicus, Inc. for Live
Streaming/Video Archive for a monthlp Amount of $285.31.
#2016-315 — Approving Change Order No. 1 for the Veteran's Athletic Soccer Field
Bathroom/Concession Buildin�with Mid Plains Construction Co. of Grand Island, Nebraska for
an Increase of $4,363.00 and a Revised Contract Amount of $244,113.00.
REQUESTS AND REFERRALS:
Consideration of Approvin� a Request from Viaero Wireless for a Conditional Use Permit to
allow for a 55' Telecommunication Tower located at 2485 N. Diers Avenue. This item was
related to the aforementioned Public Hearing. Discussion was held regarding the location and
type of tower.
Motion by Stelk, second by Fitzke to approve the request from Viaero Wireless for a Conditional
Use Permit to allow for a 55' Telecommunication Tower located at 2485 N. Diers Avenue. Upon
roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
Consideration of Forwarding Blighted and Substandard Area #21 (Craig and Lesa Dixson to the
Hall Count�gional Planning Commission. Regional Planning Director Chad Nabity reported
that Craig and Lesa Dixson had submitted a Blighted and Substandard Study for an area in
central Grand Island along U.S. Highway 30, east of Stuhr Road. Ron Depue, attorney for Craig
and Lesa Dixson spoke in support.
Motion by Haase, second by Paulick to approve the request from Craig and Lesa Dixson to
forward Blighted and Substandard Area #21 to the Hall County Regional Planning Commission.
Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
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Consideration of Forwarding Bli�hted and Substandard Area #22 (Platte River Industrial Park,
LLC) to the Hall Countv Regional Planning Commission. Regional Planning Director Chad
Nabity reported that Platte River Industrial Park, LLC had submitted a Blighted and Substandard
Study for an area located at the Cornhusker Army Ammunition Plant north of Old Potash
Highway and west of 80th Road. Keith Marvin, consultant spoke in support. Discussion was held
regarding the annexation requirement which would happen during the Redevelopment Plan. Mr.
Nabity stated the other taxing entities would be notified.
Motion by Haase, second by Nickerson to approve the request from Platte River Industrial Park,
LLOC to forward Blighted and Substandard Area #22 to the Hall County Regional Planning
Commission. Upon roll call vote, Councilmembers Paulick, Steele, Minton, Donaldson, Hehnke,
Haase, Stelk, and Nickerson voted aye. Councilmember Fitzke abstained. Motion adopted.
RESOLUTIONS:
#2016-316 - Consideration of Ap rp ovin� the One & Six Yeax Street Improvement Plan. This
item was related to the aforementioned Public Hearing. Mr. Collins answered questions
concerning the Sycamore Street underpass.
Motion by Paulick, second by Donaldson to approve Resolution #2016-316. Upon roll call vote,
all voted aye. Motion adopted.
#201_6-317 - Consideration of Approving Tap Fees for Sanitary Sewer District No. 530T. This
item was related to the aforementioned Board of Equalization.
Motion by Donaldson, second by Minton to approve Resolution #2016-317. Upon roll call vote,
all voted aye. Motion adopted.
#2016-318 — Consideration of A�proving the Purchase of 40 Tasers from TASER International,
Inc. as Sole Source Provider. Police Chief Robert Falldorf reported that the Police Department
was currently using the X26 model Taser. Beginning January 1, 2017 TASER International
would no longer sell, service or warranty the X26 Tasers. It was recommended that the Police
Department replace their current Tasers with 40 X26P over five years interest free for a total
amount of $49,588 with a trade-in of $3,800. Also designating TASER International as the Sole
Source Provider.
Motion by Nickerson, second by Pualick to approve Resolution #2016-318. Upon roll call vote,
all voted aye. Motion adopted.
PAYMENT OF CLAIMS:
Motion by Minton, second by Stelk to approve the Claims for the period of December 14, 2016
through December 27, 2016 for a total amount of $4,994,397.41. Upon roll call vote,
Councilmembers Steele, Minton, Fitzke, Donaldson, Hehnke, Haase, Stelk, and Nickerson voted
aye. Councilmember Paulick abstained. Motion adopted.
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Mayor Jensen introduced Austin Koeller with the Grand Island Independent.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 7:47 p.m.
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RaNae Edwards
City Clerk