08/08/2017 MinutesCITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
August 8, 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 August 8, 2017. Notice of the meeting was given in The Grand Island Independent on
August 2, 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, Michelle Fitzke, Vaughn Minton, Roger Steele, and Mike Paulick. The
following City Officials were present: City Administrator Marlan Ferguson, City Clerk RaNae
Edwards, Finance Director Renae Jimenez, City Attorney Jerry Janulewicz, and Public Works
Director John Collins.
Mayor Jensen introduced Community Youth Council member Maddie Galusha.
INVOCATION was given by Pastor Paul Canady, True North Church, 1804 West State Street
followed by the PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
ORDINANCES:
Councilmember Minton moved "that the statutory rules requiring ordinances to be read by title
on three different days are suspended and that ordinances numbered:
#9638 - Consideration of Correction to Ordinance No. 9631 Relative to Vacation of the
North End of Voss Road; North of Seedling Mile Road
#9639 - Consideration of Vacation of Utility Easement - 2220 N. Webb Road - Part of
Lot Six (6) Grand Island Mall Eighteenth Subdivision
#9640 - Consideration of Creation of Water Main District 470T - Highway 2 from North
Road, east approximately 1/2 mile
#9641 - Consideration of Amendments to Chapter 30 of the Grand Island City Code
Relative to Sewers and Sewage Disposal
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, all voted aye. Motion
adopted.
#9638 - Consideration of Correction to Ordinance No. 9631 Relative to Vacation of the
North End of Voss Road; North of Seedling Mile Road
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Public Works Director John Collins reported that an error was discovered upon filing of
Ordinance No. 9631 with Hall County Register of Deeds. Rather than the ordinance stating the
vacated street would revert to the abutting properties south of such, it stated that the vacated
street would revert half to the property to the north and half to the property to the south. As the
vacated right-of-way was only the south half of the typica160' right-of-way, the vacated right-of-
way should all revert to the south properties. Staff recommended approval.
Motion by Jones, second by Donaldson to approve Ordinance #9638.
City Clerk: Ordinance #9638 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 #9638 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 #9638 is declared to be lawfully adopted upon publication as required by
law.
#9639 - Consideration of Vacation of Utility Easement - 2220 N. Webb Road - Part of
Lot Six (6) Grand Island Mall Eighteenth Subdivision
Utilities Director Tim Luchsinger reported that the utility easement located at 2220 N. Webb
Road needed to be vacated for the construction of a new building at this location. Staff
recommended approval.
Motion by Hehnke, second by Paulick to approve Ordinance #9639.
City Clerk: Ordinance #9639 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 #9639 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 iinal
readings, Ordinance #9639 is declared to be lawfully adopted upon publication as required by
law.
#9640 - Consideration of Creation of Water Main District 470T - Highway 2 from North
Road, east approximately 1/2 mile
Utilities Director Tim Luchsinger reported that the proposed Water Main District 470T was an
integral part of the Utilities Department's Master Plan. The project would extend a new City
water main along the southerly side of Nebraska Highway 2 from the existing water line in North
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Road, easterly approximately %2 mile. It would provide redundancy and increased pressures and
flow for the area and allows for future developments. Staff recommended approval.
Motion by Paulick, second by Minton to approve Ordinance #9640.
City Clerk: Ordinance #9640 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 #9640 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 #9640 is declared to be lawfully adopted upon publication as required by
law.
#9641 - Consideration of Amendments to Chapter 30 of the Grand Island City Code
Relative to Sewers and Sewage Disposal
Public Works Director John Collins reported that since the last revision of Chapter 30 dated
February 24, 2015, several changes had taken place to necessitate further updates. Staff
recommended approval.
Motion by Stelk, second by Fitzke to approve Ordinance #9641.
City Clerk: Ordinance #9641 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 #9641 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 #9641 is declared to be lawfully adopted upon publication as required by
law.
CONSENT AGENDA: Motion by Donaldson, second by Hehnke to approve the Consent
Agenda. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
Approving Minutes of July 25, 2107 City Council Re�ular Meeting_
Approving Re�uest of Fonner Park Exposition and Events Center, Inc. (Heartland Events Center)
for Ratification of Nomination and Election of Board of Directors.
#2017-210 - Approving Amendment No. 1 for En_ing eering Consultin� Services Related to
Svcamore Street Underpass Rehabilitation with Alfred Benesch & Company of Lincoln,
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Nebraska for an Amount not-to-exceed $214,210.00 and a Revised Contract Amount of
$285,122.00.
#2017-211 - A�proving Certificate of Final Completion for Communitv Development Block
Grant Handicap Ramps 4th to Sth Streets; Sycamore Street to Eddy Street; Project No. 2014-2G
�Saul Ramos Construction, Inc.) with Saul Ramos Construction, Inc. of Shelton, Nebraska.
#2017-212 - A�roving Authorization for Emergency Sanitary Sewer Repair between 9th Street
and lOth Street; Locust Street to Pine Street with The Diamond En ing eering Company of Grand
Island, Nebraska in an Amount of $27,000.00.
#2017-213 - Approving Authorization for Emer_gency Sanitarv Sewer Repair Adjacent to 2509
Apache Road with Starostka Group Unlimited, Inc. of Grand Island, Nebraska in an Amount of
$55,970.85.
#2017-214 - Approvin� Amendment No. 2 to Engineerin� Consulting A�reement for Sanitarv
Sewer Collection System Rehabilitation — Various Locations with Alfred Benesch & Company
of Lincoln, Nebraska for an Increase not-to-exceed $59,000.00 and a Revised Agreement of
$131,081.81.
#2017-215 - A�rovin� Purchase of One (1) new 2017 72" Cut Mower with Additional Broom
Attachment for the Heartland Public Shootin� Park of the Parks & Recreation Department with
Turfwerks of Omaha, Nebraska in an Amount of $31,514.01.
#2017-216 - A�proving Change Order No. 4 for the Veteran's Athletic Soccer Field Restroom
Concession Stand Buildin� with Mid Plains Construction Co. of Grand Island, Nebraska for an
Increase of $1,965.00 and a Revised Contract Amount of $265,609.00.
#2017-217 - Approving Annual Agreement for Financial Software Licensin� and Support with
Tyler Technologies, Inc. dba Munis in an Amount of $175,713.98.
PAYMENT OF CLAIMS:
Motion by Minton, second by Jones to approve the payment of claims for the period of July 26,
2017 through August 8, 2017 for a total amount of $4,367,232.64. Upon roll call vote,
Councilmembers Steele, Minton, Fitzke, Donaldson, Haase, Jones, Stelk, and Nickerson voted
aye. Councilmember Paulick abstained. Motion adopted.
Discussion Concerning the Proposed Fiscal Year 2017-2018 City of Grand Island and
Community Redevelopment Authority (CRA.�gets• City Administrator Marlan Ferguson
introduced Regional Planning Director Chad Nabity to present the Community Redevelopment
Authority (CRA) 2017-2018 Annual Budget.
The CRA was requesting property tax revenues of $757,664 including $198,050 for Lincoln Pool
Construction and Bonds and $559,614 for all other CRA programs. The CRA was requesting the
same levy that was approved last year. This would allow the CRA to meet obligations, continue
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with their successful programs. The CRA budget included: $350,000 for fa�ade improvement;
$200,000 for property purchase; $198,050 for Lincoln Pool bond payment; $200,000 for life
safety and infrastructure grants; and $150,000 for other projects.
The following carry over projects were presented:
• Williamson Fa�ade ($167k)
• Bosselman Office Fa�ade ($300k)
• Othy's Place Fa�ade ($27k)
• Hedde Building Life Safety Grant ($240k)
• Auto American Fa�ade ($80k)
• Brown Hotel Life Safety (SOk)
Discussion was held regarding the tax levy and cash on hand.
Paul Wicht, 1708 Jerry Drive commented on the Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) as it
related to the FY 2017/18 budget.
Utilities Director Tim Luchsinger presented the Electric and Water Department's 2017-18
Budgets. The Electric Fund was budgeted at $31,670,000 and the Water Fund at $4,123,000.
The Electric Capital Improvements budget was $9,990,000 for the following:
• Substation Upgrades - $500,000
• Bond payments - $3,035,000
• Distribution improvements - $2,500,000
• Power plant maintenance/improvements - $3,105,000
Mr. Luchsinger answered questions regarding an electric cost of service study and explained the
Burdick Steam Unit retirement and staff reorganization.
The Water Capital Improvements budget was $6,055,000 for the following:
• Bond payments - $295,000
• Elevated Water Storage Reservoir - $3,610,000
• Distribution improvements - $1,350,000
• Production improvements - $200,000
Finance Director Renae Jiminez presented the Jackrabbit Run Golf Course Budget for 2017-18.
Number of rounds, golf course financial history, and fees were reviewed. Don Kruse answered
questions regarding the proposed fee increase for FY2017-18 budget which was approximately a
4% increase for golf rounds. He stated the weather was a factor in the number of golf rounds.
Mentioned was the possibility of not having the golf course as an Enterprise fund. Footgolf and
disc golf were discussed as possible other revenue sources. Golf Superintendent Doug Sweeney
commented on the use of the golf course for soccer.
Public Works Director John Collins reviewed the Capital projects for 2017/2018. The following
projects were proposed for 2017/2018:
• Capital Avenue; Webb Road to Broadwell Avenue -$184,000
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• Stolley Park Road Restriping/Rehabilitation — 285,400
• Annual Curb Ramp Installation - $104,800
• Sycamore Street Underpass Rehab - $1,200,000
• Old Potash; North Road to east of Webb Road Master Plan -$150,000
• North Road & 13th Street - $1,945,775
• Webb Road Paving Assessment (City share) -$130,000
• Northwest Drainage Project (NRD partner) - $1,009,813
• Moores Creek Drain Extension - $1,041,200
The following 2018 Capital Improvement Projects would be funded with Gas Tax Money:
• Capital Avenue; Webb Road to Broadwell Avenue $ 184,000
• Stolley Park Road Restriping/Rehabilitation $ 285,400
• Annual Curb Ramp Installation $ 104,800
• Sycamore Street Underpass Rehabilitation $1,200,000
• Old Potash; North Road to East of Webb Road Master Plan $ 150,000
• North Road & 13th Street $1,945,775
• Webb Road Paving Assessments (City share) $ 130,000
$3,999,975
The following 2018 Capital Improvement Projects would be funded by other revenue:
• Northwest Flood Control Project $1,009,813
Moores Creek Drain Extension
Total Capital requests for 2018:
$1,041,200
$2,051,013
$6,050,988
Mr. Collins stated $104,800 of the capital dollars was mandated and $469,400 of the capital
dollars was funding Federal Aid projects.
Mr. Collins reviewed the Solid Waste Division FY 2018 budget. There were no FTE changes
and a 4% rate increase proposed for FY 2018. There was 4-5 years life let in the current cells 1&
2 and approximately 30 years of life left in the landfill. Solid Waste Superintendent Jeff Wattier
commented on the funds set aside for closure.
Mr. Collins presented the 2018 Wastewater budget. He mentioned accounting changes and
reviewed capital projects.
The following Capital Improvement Projects were presented:
• North interceptor Phase II (Completed) - $22,472,063
• Lift Station 14 Abandonment (In progress) -$106,767
• Lift Station 20 Upgrade (In progress) -$2,769,003
• Point Repairs/Manhole Replacements (In progress) - $304,380
• Cured in Place Pipe (In progress) -$700,000
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The following were proposed projects for 2018:
• Airport Collection System Rehabilitation - $3,157,898
• Highway 30 Expansion - $1,378,589
• Biological Nutrient Removal (BNR) Analysis - $100,000
• Online Monitoring - $200,000
Mr. Ferguson complimented Wastewater Superintendent Marvin Strong and his staff for the
work they had done. Mr. Strong stated the WWTP was in great shape.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 9:08 p.m.
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RaNae Edwards
City Clerk
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