04/11/2017 MinutesCITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
April 11, 2017
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 April 5, 2017. Notice of the meeting was given in The Grand Island Independent on
March 22, 2017.
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 Sarah Sugita.
INVOCATION was given by Youth Pastor Adam Brock, Stolley Park Church of Christ, 2822
West Stolley Park Road followed by the PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS:
Proclamation "Child Abuse Prevention Month" Apri12017. Mayor Jensen proclaimed the month
of Apri12017 as "Child Abuse Prevention Month". Donna Helzer representing the Association of
Child Abuse Prevention was present to receive the proclamation.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Public Hearin� on Request from Prairie Pride Brewin�Companv, LLC dba Prairie Pride Brewing
Company, 115 E. South Front Street for a Class "C" Liquor License. City Clerk RaNae Edwards
reported that an application for a Class "C" Liquor License had been received from Prairie Pride
Brewing Company, LLC dba Prairie Pride Brewing Company, 115 E. South Front Street. Ms.
Edwaxds presented the following exhibits for the record: application submitted to the Liquor
Control Commission and received by the City on March 27, 2017; notice to the general public of
date, time, and place of hearing published on April 1, 2017; notice to the applicant of date, time,
and place of hearing mailed on March 27, 2017; along with Chapter 4 of the City Code. Staff
recommended approval contingent upon final inspections. Amos Anson, 4234 Arizona Avenue
spoke in support. No further public testimony was heard.
Public Hearing on Acquisition of Utility Easement - 750 Allen Drive - Allen Phase III LLC.
Utilities Director Tim Luchsinger reported that acquisition of a utility easement located at 750
Allen Drive was needed in order to have access to install, upgrade, maintain, and repair power
appurtenances, including lines and transformers. This easement would provide for the
installation, operation and maintenance of high voltage power lines and a transformer to serve a
new medical facility. Staff recommended approval. No public testimony was heard.
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Public Hearin og n Acquisition of Utility Easement - 4171 Nevada Avenue - Blackburn. Utilities
Director Tim Luchsinger reported that acquisition of a utility easement located at 4171 Nevada
Avenue was needed in order to have access to install, upgrade, maintain, and repair power
appurtenances, including lines and transformers. This easement would provide for the
installation, operation and maintenance of new underground power lines across a residential lot
on the south side of Nevada Avenue and east of Independence Avenue for the property owner
who is in the process of remodeling their home and upgrading their electric service. Staff
recommended approval. No public testimony was heard.
Public Hearing on Acquisition of Utility Easement - 4179 Nevada Avenue - Greamv, LLC.
Utilities Director Tim Luchsinger reported that acquisition of a utility easement located at 4179
Nevada Avenue was needed in order to have access to install, upgrade, maintain, and repair
power appurtenances, including lines and transformers. This easement would provide for the
installation, operation and maintenance of new underground power lines across a residential lot
on the south side of Nevada Avenue and east of Independence Avenue for the adjacent property
owner who is in the process of remodeling their home and upgrading their electric service. Staff
recommended approval. No public testimony was heard.
Public Hearing on Acquisition of Utility Easement - 4480 Gold Core Drive - Inland Truck Parts
Compan� Utilities Director Tim Luchsinger reported that acquisition of a utility easement
located at 4480 Gold Core Drive was needed in order to have access to install, upgrade,
maintain, and repair power appurtenances, including lines and transformers. This easement
would provide for the installation, operation and maintenance of high voltage underground
power lines and pad-mount transformer to serve a new commercial/retail facility. Staff
recommended approval. No public testimony was heard.
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Councilmember Minton moved "that the statutory rules requiring ordinances to be read by title
on three different days are suspended and that ordinance numbered:
#9629 - Consideration of Creation of Sanitary Sewer District No. 540T; West US
Highway 30 & Engleman Road / West Park Plaza Sanitary Sewer Extension
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 this ordinance on second reading and then upon iinal
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.
Public Works Director John Collins reported that this tap district would serve areas that were not
yet developed along west US Highway 30. This sanitary sewer district would place infrastructure
prior to the new realignment project on west US Highway 30 scheduled for construction in 2020.
Sewer would become available to approximately 250 properties, the majority within the West
Park Plaza Mobile Home Park. Staff recommended approval.
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Motion by Paulick, second by Hehnke to approve Ordinance #9629.
City Clerk: Ordinance #9629 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 #9629 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 #9629 is declared to be lawfully adopted upon publication as required by
law.
CONSENT AGENDA: Consent Agenda items G-11 and G-13 (Resolution #2017-108 and
#2017-110) were removed for further discussion. Motion by Donaldson, second by Minton to
approve the Consent Agenda excluding items G-11 and G-13. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye.
Motion adopted.
Approving Minutes of March 28, 2017 Citv Council Regular Meeting,
Approvin� Minutes of April 4, 2017 Citv Council Study Session.
A� rp oving Liquor Manager Desi�nation for Jay Gates, 6220 Thompson Creek Boulevard,
Lincoln, Nebraska for A�plebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar, 721 Diers Avenue.
A� rU oving Liquor Manager Designation for Alexander Briner, 1314 14th Street, Aurora,
Nebraska for Prairie Pride Brewin� Company, 115 E. South Front Street - Class "LK-116938"
Liquor License.
#2017-102 - Ap rovin� Request from Request from Prairie Pride Brewing Company, LLC dba
Prairie Pride Brewing Company, 115 E. South Front Street for a Class "C"Liquor License and
Liquor Manager Desi�nation for Alexander Briner, 1314 14th Street, Aurora, Nebraska.
#2017-103 - Approvin� Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for Meadowlark West lOth
Subdivision. It was noted that Allen Phase III, LLC, owner, had submitted the Final Plat and
Subdivision Agreement for Meadowlark West lOth Subdivision located north of Faidley Avenue
and east of Highway 281 for the purpose of creating 21ots on 2.945 acres.
#2017-104 - Approvin� Acquisition of Utilitv Easement - 750 �411en Drive - Allen Phase III
LLC.
#2017-105 - Approving Acquisition of Utilitv Easement - 4171 Nevada Avenue — Blackburn.
#2017-106 - Approving Acquisition of Utility Easement - 4179 Nevada Avenue - Greamy, LLC.
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#2017-107 - Approving Acquisition of Utility Easement - 4480 Gold Core Drive - Inland Truck
Parts Compan�
#2017-108 - A�proving Construction of Vehicle Storage Building at 1306 W. 3rd Street with
Chief Construction Companv of Grand Island, Nebraska in an Amount of $372,613.00. Utilities
Director Tim Luchsinger answered questions regarding the size of the building which would be
60' x 120' and why a new building versus a fence and cameras. He stated keeping the vehicles
inside was a factor and better for the life of the vehicles. Comments were made regarding the
cost of the building at this time while trying to balance the budget.
Motion by Nickerson, second by Stelk to approve Resolution #2017-108. Upon roll call vote,
Councilmembers Paulick, Minton, Fitzke, Donaldson, Hehnke, and Nickerson voted aye.
Councilmembers Steele, Haase, and Stelk voted no. Motion adopted.
#2017-109 - A� rovin� Purchase of Distribution Transformers from Cahoon Sales, Inc. of Iowa
City, Iowa; Central Moloney, Inc. of Pine Bluff, Arkansas; and Kriz-Davis Company of Grand
Island, Nebraska.
#2017-110 - A�provin� State Bid Award for Two (2) 2017 Chevrolet Pickups for the
Wastewater Division of the Public Works Department from Husker Auto Group of Lincoln,
Nebraska in an Amount of $44.468.77 and $30,442.28. Comments were made regarding a fleet
management plan.
Motion by Paulick, second by Stelk to approve Resolution #2017-100. Upon roll call vote,
Councilmembers Paulick, Steele, Minton, Fitzke, Donaldson, Hehnke, Stelk, and Nickerson
voted aye. Councilmember Haase voted no. Motion adopted.
#2017-111 - Ap rovin�Bid Award for Curb Ramp Project No. 2017-CR-2 with The Diamond
En ing eering Com�any of Grand Island, Nebraska in an Amount of $150,354.00.
#2017-112 - A�provin� Amendment No. 1 to En ine�er'm� Consulting Services Related to W
Stolley Park Rd and En�leman Rd Sanitarv Sewer Extension; Project No. 2017-5-3 and Sanitary
Sewer District No. 540T; W US Highwap 30 and Engleman Rd/West Park Plaza Sanitarv Sewer
Extension with Olsson Associates of Lincoln, Nebraska for an Increase of $18,242.00 and a
Revised Contract Amount of $117,082.00.
#2017-113 - A�provin� Request from Grand Island Substance Abuse Prevention
Coalition/Tobacco Free Hall Countv for Permission to Use City Streets/Trails and State Highway
for the Outrun Addiction Family Fun Run.
#2417-114 - Approving Purchase of 911 Voice/Data Loggin� Recorder from Sole Source
Provider Wahltek, Inc. of Des Moines, Iowa in an Amount of $32,280.00.
#2017-115 - Approving Police Department 21-Month Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Grant
Application.
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#2017-116 - Approving Chan�e Order No. 3 for Veterans Restroom Concession Stand Building
with Mid Plains Construction Co. of Grand Island Nebraska for an Increase of $10,016.00 and a
Revised Contract Amount of $263,644.00.
REQUESTS AND REFERRALS:
Consideration of Forwarding Blighted and Substandard Area #23 (Tim Plate) to the Hall County
Re�ional Plannin� Commission. Regional Planning Director Chad Nabity reported that Tim
Plate had submitted the Substandard and Blight Study for Area #23 located south of Memorial
Drive and east of Vine Street containing 1.28 acres. If the blight and substandard designation
was approved a TIF application for residential development on the back lot for the costs
associated with the extension of sewer and water would be submitted.
Keith Marvin with Marvin Planning Consultant spoke in support. Discussion was held
concerning this property being land locked.
Motion by Minton, second by Paulick to approve the request as presented. Upon roll call vote,
Councilmembers Paulick, Steele, Minton, Fitzke, Hehnke, Haase, Stelk, and Nickerson voted
aye. Councilmember ponaldson voted no. Motion adopted.
RESOLUTIONS:
#2017-117 - Consideration of Approving Contract for Preparation of a Redevelopment Plan for
Former Central Nebraska Veterans Home Land. City Administrator Marlan Ferguson reported
that in 2016, the State of Nebraska conveyed to the City of Grand Island various tracts of real
estate that were a part of the Central Nebraska Veterans Home. The property conveyed included
tracts north of Nebraska Highway 2 between Broadwell Avenue and Webb Road and South of
Highway 281 as well as the agricultural lands south of Highway 2 and north of Capital Avenue.
The City issued an RFP seeking proposals from a qualified consulting firm to assist in the
development of a reuse plan for these lands. Olsson Associates, Inc. of Grand Island, Nebraska
was selected as the preferred consultant in an amount not-to-exceed $94,000.00. Staff
recommended approval.
Jeff Palik, Project Manager with Olsson Associates commented on the project. Mayor Jensen
commented on their being two phases with the current buildings on the property being in the
second phase.
Motion by Minton, second by Donaldson to approve Resolution #2017-117. Upon roll call vote,
all voted aye. Motion adopted.
#2017-118 - Consideration of A�proving Bid Award for Sports Facility Expansion Design
Services at Veteran's Athletic Field Complex. Parks and Recreation Director Todd McCoy
reported that expanding the Veterans Athletic Field Complex would alleviate scheduling
conflicts with local leagues and provide facilities to keep pace with the growing demand of area
competitive sports teams. With the improvements, the complex would be a desirable location for
state and regional tournaments. City Administration recommended building six youth
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multipurpose baseball/softball fields, concessions, restrooms, additional parking, connecting
Eagle Scout Park from the north, and adding a splash pad. The total estimated cost for the project
including design, contingency, and construction was $6,490,682.00.
Staff recommended contracting with Olsson Associates of Grand Island, Nebraska to provide
design services, prepare construction documents, and oversee expansion for the project in the
amount of $375,000.00. This project would be paid with Food and Beverage funds.
Brock Culler, 1014 South Plum Street and Robert Jaros, 518 E. Ashton Avenue with the Grand
Island youth Baseball Association spoke in support. Mayor Jensen commented on the
Commission meetings that had been held. Mr. McCoy stated they were looking at this project
being fast tracked and having construction starting yet this year.
Discussion was held regarding funding through the Food & Beverage tax. Finance Director
Renae Griffiths answered questions regarding the funding and borrowing money for this project.
Additional operating costs were mentioned. Mayor Jensen commented on a public/private
partnership. Mr. McCoy answered questions concerning parking and stated they would have over
flow parking available.
Motion by Minton, second by Paulick to approve Resolution #2017-118. Upon roll call vote,
Councilmembers Paulick, Steele, Minton, Fitzke, Donaldson, Hehnke, Stelk, and Nickerson
voted aye. Councilmember Haase voted no. Motion adopted.
#2017-119 — Consideration of A�proving Resolution Authorizing Amendment of the
Conservation Easement with Respect of Tract #32, South Locust Street/I-80 Interchange Project.
City Attorney Jerry Janulewicz reported that the owner of Tract #32 entered into a real estate
purchase agreement with a buyer. The owner and buyer are requesting the conservation easement
be amended, as the easement does not specifically provide authorization to use this 13 acre tract
for a single-family residence even though a residence existed on the property when the easement
was acquired. The buyer has plans to remove the existing residence and construct a new
residence on the property. Staff recommended approval.
Beth Wood, 203 West 7th Road, Doniphan and Sheila Hulme, 4014 Mason Avenue spoke in
support.
Motion by Nickerson, second by Donaldson to approve Resolution #2017-119. Upon roll call
vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
PAYMENT OF CLAIMS:
Motion by Minton, second by Hehnke to approve the Claims for the period of March 29, 2017
through April 11, 2017 for a total amount of $3,819,935.24. Upon roll call vote,
Councilmembers Steele, Minton, Fitzke, Donaldson, Hehnke, Haase, Stelk, and Nickerson voted
aye. Motion adopted. Councilmember Paulick abstained.
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Councilmember Haase questioned a claim in the amount of $30,000 to Wells Fargo for bond
closing costs. Finance Director Renae Griffiths stated she would look up the information and get
it to him.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 8:49 p.m.
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RaNae Edwards
City Clerk