04/25/2017 Minutes�I
CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
Apri125, 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 25, 2017. Notice of the meeting was given in The Grand Island Independent on
April 19, 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, 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 member Maddie Galusha.
INVOCATION was given by Pastor Edgar Schambach, St. Pauls Lutheran Church, 1515 South
Harrison Street followed by the PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
PUBLIC HEARiNGS:
Public Hearing on Acc�uisition of Utilitv Easement - 2241 N. Diers Avenue (John R. Menard�
Utilities Director Tim Luchsinger reported that acquisition of a utility easement located at 2241
N. Diers 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
location and access for the installation, operation and maintenance of the relocated power line
that serves existing infrastructure and the transformer for a new retail tire store development.
Staff recommended approval. No public testimony was heard.
Public Hearin� on Acquisition of Utility Easement at 1729 North St. Paul Road (Juan and Anna
Rico . Public Works Director John Collins reported that acquisition of a utility easement located
at 1729 North St. Paul Road was needed in order to allow for the construction, operation,
maintenance, extension, repair, replacement, and removal of public utilities within the easement.
This easement would provide for the accommodation of public utilities, mainly sanitary sewer, to
serve 1731 —1733 St. Paul Road. Staff recommended approval. No public testimony was heard.
Public Hearing on Acc�uisition of Draina e�y Easement at 2535 & 2541 Idaho Avenue
(Hastin�s Ventures, LLC� Public Works Director John Collins reported that acquisition of a
utility easement located at 2535 and 2541 Idaho Avenue was needed in order to allow for the
construction, operation, maintenance, extension, repair, replacement, and removal of public
utilities within the easement. This easement would provide for further development. Staff
recommended approval. No public testimony was heard.
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Public Hearin� on the Development of 2017-2018 Annual Action Plan for CDBG Activities.
Community Development Administrator Charley Falmlen reported that as part of an Entitlement
Community the City had chosen to complete a 3-year Consolidated Plan. Reviewed were the
planned programs for the 2017-2018 Annual Action Plan. Staff recommended approval. Chris
Rosacker, 1123 West Division Street representing the Downtown BID, Brady Kerkman, 4007 W.
Faidley Avenue representing the Central District Health Department, and Denny Casey, 2323
Bellwood Drive #190 representing the Salvation Army spoke in support. No further public
testimony was heard.
ORDINANCES:
Councilmember Minton moved "that the statutory rules requiring ordinances to be read by title
on three different days are suspended and that ordinance numbered:
#9630 - Consideration of Vacation of Drainage/Utility Easement in Woodland Park 16th
Subdivision; 2629 Idaho Avenue (Hastings Ventures, LLC)
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 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.
Public Works Director John Collins reported that the subdivision developer, Hastings Ventures,
LLC, was requesting to vacate a drainage/utility easement that now lies within Woodland Park
16th Subdivision. Staff recommended approval.
Motion by Donaldson, second by Paulick to approve Ordinance #9630.
City Clerk: Ordinance #9630 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 #9630 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 #9630 is declared to be lawfully adopted upon publication as required by
law.
CONSENT AGENDA: Consent Agenda items G-10, G-13 and G-15 (Resolution #2017-125,
#2017-128 and #2017-130) were removed for further discussion. Motion by Paulick, second by
Stelk to approve the Consent Agenda excluding items G-10, G-13 and G-15. Upon roll call vote,
all voted aye. Motion adopted.
Approvin� Minutes of April 11, 2017 Citv Council Regular Meeting_
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Receipt of Official Documents — Pawnbroker's Official Bonds for G.I. Loan Shop, 1004 West
2nd Street and Express Pawn, 645 South Locust Street.
A� roving A�pointments of Brandi Bosselman and Dann�g to the Fonner Park Business
Improvement Board.
Approving A�ointment of Bev Stutzman to the South Locust Street Business Improvement
Board.
#2017-120 - Approving Acquisition of Utility Easement - 2241 N. Diers Avenue (John R.
Menard .
#2017-121 - Approving Certificate of Final Completion for Water Main Project 2016-W-1 at the
Central Nebraska Regional Airport Terminal Area with The Diamond En ing eering Compan ��of
Grand Island, Nebraska.
#2017-122 - Approvin� Acquisition of Utilitv Easement at 1729 North St Paul Road (Juan and
Anna Rico).
#2017-123 - A� roving Acquisition of Draina%y Easement at 2535 & 2541 Idaho Avenue
(Hastings Ventures, LLC�
#2017-124 - A�proving Bid Award for Concrete Pavement and Storm Sewer Repairs for 2017-1
with The Diamond En ineering Companv of Grand Island, Nebraska in an Amount of
$694,995.00.
#2017-125 - A� rovin� Agreement Amendment No. 4 with Olsson Associates of Grand Island,
Nebraska for Professional Services Related to the Extension of Sanitary Sewer Svstem in
Wildwood Subdivision (District No. 528), from Wildwood Sub. to I-80 (District No. 530T), and
Sanitarv Sewer Improvement Dist. No. 2(South of I-80) for an Increase of $8,042.00 and a
Revised Contract Amount of $588,675.00. Comments were made concerning the lawsuit against
the City on this project. Van Kirk hired a subcontractor (Iowa Trenching) who sued Van Kirk
who then sued the City. The lawsuit had been settled.
Motion by Steele, second by Stelk to approve Resolution #2017-125. Upon roll call vote, all
voted aye. Motion adopted.
#2017-126 - A�provin� Bid Award for Shady Bend Draina�e Project No. 2017-D-2 with Van
Kirk Bros. Contractin� of Sutton, Nebraska in an Amount of $122,404.00.
#2017-127 - Ap roving Bid Award for North Broadwell Avenue Draina�e Project No. 2017-D-3
with The Diamond En ing�eering Company of Grand Island, Nebraska in an Amount of
$140,361.50.
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#2017-128 - A�proving Civic and Communitv Financing Fund Grant A�lication. Parks and
Recreation Director Todd McCoy stated the City had applied for this grant three years ago but
didn't get it because the City did not own the property. Now that the City owned the property
they were applying for the grant again. Community Development Administrator Charley Falmlen
stated this was a matching grant.
Motion by Stelk, second by Hehnke to approve Resolution #2017-128. Upon roll call vote, all
voted aye. Motion adopted.
#2017-129 - Approving Amendment to Lease A�reement with Wells Fargo Re ag rding Parking
Stalls.
#2017-130 - A�proving Collection of Various Assessment Liens. City Attorney Jerry Janulewicz
explained the process of the liens/assessments on the property. He stated that after 15 years the
assessments could not be collected. Discussion was held regarding the impact on people's lives
and the possibility for foreclosures.
Motion by Paulick, second by Donaldson to approve Resolution #2017-130. Upon roll call vote,
Councilmembers Paulick, Steele, Minton, Donaldson, Hehnke, Haase, Jones, and Stelk voted
aye. Councilmember Nickerson voted no. Motion adopted.
#2017-131 - A�rovin Sg etting Delinquencv Due Date for Special Assessment Installments.
#2017-132 - A�rovin One (1) New 2017 14,000 GVW (3500) Dump Truck 4x4 for the Parks
and Recreation Department from Anderson Ford of Grand Island, Nebraska in an Amount of
$43,282.00.
REQUESTS AND REFERRALS:
Consideration of Review of Public Hearing on the Development of 2017-2018 Annual Action
Plan for CDBG Activities. This item was related to the aforementioned Public Hearing.
Comments were made regarding the improvements at Lions Club Park. Discussion was held
regarding the priorities of the projects CDBG could be used for.
Motion by Donaldson, second by Jones to approve. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion
adopted.
RESOLUTIONS:
#2017-133 - Consideration of Amending Subdivision A�reement for Sterlin� Estates 8th
Subdivision. Regional Planning Director Chad Nabity reported that Marc Starostka on behalf of
Starostka Group Unlimited, Inc was requesting that the Grand Island City Council consider
amending the subdivision agreement for Sterling Estates 8th Subdivision to allow parking only on
the east side of Sunrise Avenue and the north side of Monarch Avenue.
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The Staxostka Group would be purchasing this property located to the north and east sides of
Sterling Estates Park and developing it with two-unit townhomes similar to those on the south
side of the park. Staff recommended approval.
Comments were made concerning the 32' street with regards to safety, emergency/snow vehicles
and congestion concerns. Mr. Nabity stated the City Code allowed for 32' streets.
Motion by Paulick, second by Haase to deny Resolution #2017-133. Upon roll call vote,
Councilmembers Paulick, Hehnke, and Haase voted aye. Councilmembers Steele, Minton,
Donaldson, Jones, Stelk, and Nickerson voted no. Motion failed.
Motion by Minton, second by Nickerson to approve Resolution #2017-133. Upon roll call vote,
Councilmembers Steele, Minton, Donaldson, Hehnke, Haase, Jones, Stelk, and Nickerson voted
aye. Councilmember Paulick voted no. Motion adopted.
PAYMENT OF CLAIMS:
Motion by Minton, second by Nickerson to approve the Claims for the period of April 12, 2017
through April 25, 2017 for a total amount of $4,747,830.41. Upon roll call vote,
Councilmembers Steele, Minton, Donaldson, Hehnke, Haase, Jones, Stelk, and Nickerson voted
aye. Motion adopted. Councilmember Paulick abstained.
Councilmember Haase had several questions concerning claims with regards to property taxes
and unemployment insurance.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 9:14 p.m.
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RaNae Edwards
City Clerk