09/26/2017 MinutesCITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
September 26, 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 September 26, 2017. Notice of the meeting was given in The Grand Island
Independent on September 20, 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, and Roger Steele. Councilmember
Mike Paulick was absent. 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 Grace Johnson.
INVOCATION was given by Pastor Rene Lopez, Iglesia de Dios, 2325 West State Street
followed by the PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS:
Presentation of the Food & Bevera eg Occupation Tax Oversight Committee Annual Report.
Chairman of the Food and Beverage Occupation Tax Oversight Committee Ron Depue gave the
Annual Report of the committee as required by city code. He gave a brief history of the tax and
what it was to be spent on. After review of all records it was the committee's opinion that funds
comply with all requirements of City Ordinances and Agreements.
The Committee's recommendation was that in addition to providing the required quarterly
reports, Grow Grand Island and the Foundation provide to the City and the Committee monthly
written confirmation that all Tax Funds are fully insured or collateralized as required by the
Agreement.
Discussion was held concerning the Grow Grand Island piece of the agreement and the $500,000
they received from the City.
BOARD OF EQUALIZATION: Motion by Minton, second by Nickerson to adjourn to the
Board of Equalization. Motion adopted.
#2017-BE-6 - Consideration of Determinin� Benefits for Sanitary Sewer District No. 538T;
North En�leman Road. Public Works Director John Collins reported that work had been
completed and connection fees had been calculated. The costs had been charged to the adjacent
property owners and due when a property "taps" or connects to the sanitary sewer system. Staff
recommended approval.
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Motion by Donaldson, second by Fitzke to approve Resolution #2017-BE-6. Upon roll call vote,
all voted aye. Motion adopted.
RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION: Motion by Minton, second by Hehnke to return to Regular
Session. Motion adopted.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Public Hearin� on Amending Chapter 36 of the Grand Island Cit,y Code to Include an R-3-SL
Medium Densitv Residential Small Lot Zonin� District. Regional Planning Department Director
Chad Nabity reported that the Grand Island Area Habitat for Humanity and local developer
Amos Anson had requested an addition to City Code. Two options were submitted to the
Planning Commission. The option presented as recommended would create a district that would
not only lowers the minimum lot size and width but allowed for town home type development in
a regular zoning district Staff recommended approval.
The following people spoke in support:
Amos Anson, 4234 Arizona Avenue
Brian Schultz, 812 West 15th Street
Dana Jelinek, 502 West 2°d Street
Bret Forsman, 4238 Vermont Avenue
Larry Glasier, 4236 Utah Avenue
Ron Jelinek, 616 Swan Lane
Frank Vivian, 2418 Brahma Street
Dan Phillips, 517 South Grant Street
Harold Rosenkotter, 4110 Terrace Circle
No further public testimony was heard.
Public Hearin o�n Request to Rezone Part of Lot 1 and all of Lot 2 of Proposed Meadow Lane
Seventh Subdivision between Hi�hway 34 and Goldenrod Drive and West of Shady Bend Road
from LLR Large Lot Residential to B-2 General Business (Niedfelt Propertv Mana eg ment,
LLC . Regional Planning Director Chad Nabity reported that Niedfelt Property Management,
LLC submitted an application to rezone part of Lot 1 and all of Lot 2 of the proposed Meadow
Lane Seventh Subdivision between Highway 34 and Goldenrod Drive west of Shady Bend Road
from LLR Large Lot Residential to B-2 General Business. Staff recommended approval.
The following people spoke in opposition:
Elaine Dooley, 3060 Roselawn Drive
Ray Dooley, 3060 Roselawn Drive
Steve Spaulding, 3204 So. Shady Bend Road
Judy Herzog, 3415 Conrad Drive
Christie DePoorter, 3821 Conrad Drive spoke in support and Harold Rosenkotter, 4110 Terrace
Circle spoke in a neutral position.
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No further public testimony was heard.
Public Hearing on Acquisition of Propertv at 523 East 19th Street (Butterfield). Public Works
Director John Collins reported that a parcel of land was available for purchase at 523 East 19tn
Street which was directly south of property currently owned by the City. A Treasurer's Tax Deed
would be issued if approved by Council with closing costs of approximately $2,800.00. Staff
recommended approval. No 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 ordinances numbered:
#9653 - Consideration of Amending Chapter 36 of the Grand Island City Code to Include
an R-3-SL Medium Density Residential Small Lot Zoning District
#9654 - Consideration of Request to Rezone Part of Lot 1 and all of Lot 2 of Proposed
Meadow Lane Seventh Subdivision between Highway 34 and Goldenrod Drive and West
of Shady Bend Road from LLR Large Lot Residential to B-2 General Business (Niedfelt
Property Management, 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 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.
#9653 - Consideration of Amending Chapter 36 of the Grand Island City Code to Include
an R-3-SL Medium Density Residential Small Lot Zoning District
This item was related to the aforementioned Public Hearing. Discussion was held regarding the
possible increase of students and what that would do to the schools. Mr. Nabity stated it would
not increase the density of housing units. Lot sizes of 35' versus 40' were discussed.
Motion by Donaldson, second by Nickerson to approve Ordinance #9653.
City Clerk: Ordinance #9653 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 #9653 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 #9653 is declared to be lawfully adopted upon publication as required by
law.
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#9654 - Consideration of Request to Rezone Part of Lot 1 and all of Lot 2 of Proposed
Meadow Lane Seventh Subdivision between Highway 34 and Goldenrod Drive and West
of Shady Bend Road from LLR Large Lot Residential to B-2 General Business (Niedfelt
Property Management, LLC)
This item was related to the aforementioned Public Hearing.
Motion by Haase, second by Stelk to refer Ordinance #9654 back to the Planning Commission.
A lengthy discussion was held regarding a solution to the drainage problem on the north side of
this property. Also mentioned were traffic problems and no turning lanes on Highway 34.
Discussion was also held regarding stipulations on the zoning change. Mr. Nabity said the
Planning Commission could not negotiate zoning changes but a majority of the issues regarding
drainage related to maintenance. The drainage plan could be a part of the subdivision agreement.
Motion by Stelk, second by Jones to amend the motion to have the Planning Commission review
the drainage problems and make recommendations to the Council. Upon roll call vote,
Councilmembers Steele, Fitzke, Hehnke, Haase, Jones, and Stelk voted aye. Councilmembers
Minton, Donaldson, and Nickerson voted no. Motion adopted.
The proposed access easement on the south side of the property was mentioned. Christie
DePoorter stated they had originally planned this property as large lot residential but were
looking at the best possible use of this property and drainage control. Steve Spaulding
commented on concerns of retention cells and mitigating water problems on this property. Ray
Dooley commented on water coming down on Highway 34.
Upon roll call vote of the main motion, Councilmembers Steele, Fitzke, Donaldson, Hehnke,
Haase, Jones, Stelk, and Nickerson voted aye. Councilmember Minton voted no. Motion
adopted.
CONSENT AGENDA: Motion by Minton, second by Hehnke to approve the Consent Agenda
excluding item G-6 (Resolution #2017-257). Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
Approving Minutes of September 12, 2107 City Council Regular Meetin�.
A�proving Garba�e Permits for Heartland Disposal and Mid-Nebraska Disposal, Inc. and Refuse
Permits for Full Circle Rolloffs and O'Neill Transportation and Equipment LLC.
#2017-254 - Approvin� Preliminary Plat, Final Plat and Subdivision A�reement for Millennial
Estates Subdivision. It was noted that Starostka Group Unlimited, Inc., owners, had submitted
the Preliminary and Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for Millennial Estates Subdivision
located north of 13th Street and east of North Road for the purpose of creating 153 lots
(preliminary) on 49.8 acres and 381ots (final) on 15.68 acres.
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#2017-255 - Approvin� Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for Eberl Subdivision. It was
noted that Rick and Michele Eberl, owners, had submitted the Final Plat and Subdivision
Agreement for Eberl Subdivision located North of Fort Kearney Road and east of Beck Road in
the two-mile extraterritorial jurisdiction for the purpose of creating 21ots on 4.47 acres.
#2017-256 - Approving Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for Leifeld Second Subdivision. It
was noted that Clinton Rempe, owner, had submitted the Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement
for Leifeld Second Subdivision located west of Worms Road and north of "D" Road in the two-
mile extraterritorial jurisdiction for the purpose of creating 21ots on 10.27 acres.
#2017-257 - Approvin� Final Plat and Subdivision A�reement for Meadow Lane Seventh
Subdivision. Motion by Haase, second by Minton to refer this item back to the Planning
Commission. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
#2017-258 - Approvin� Bid Award - Water Main District 470T - NE Highway 2& North Road
with Van Kirk Brothers Contracting of Sutton, Nebraska in an Amount of $142,285.24.
#2017-259 - Approving Acquisition of Propertv at 523 E 19th Street (Butterfield).
#2017-260 - Approving Purchase and Installation of Belt Filters for the Wastewater Division of
the Public Works Department from National Filter Media (NFM) of Winthrop, ME in an
Amount of $22,825.60.
#2017-261 - A�proving Bid Award for Drainage Ditch Grading, Excavati�, and Haulin� 2018
with Harders Dozer and Scraper, LLC of Cairo, Nebraska; Klin�man Irrigation Services of
Grand Island, Nebraska; Dobesh Land Leveling, LLC of Grand Island, Nebraska; and Starostka
Group Unlimited, Inc. of Grand Island, Nebraska.
#2017-262 - A�proving Bid Award for Final Clarifier No. 3 Skimmer Arm Assemblies
(Replacement) for the Wastewater Division of the Public Works Department with Fab Tech
Wastewater Solutions LLC of O'Fallon Missouri in an Amount of $38 000.00.
#2017-263 - Approving A�reement for En ing eerin� Consulting Services Related to Lift Station
No. 11 Relocation and Force Main Reroute with Olsson Associates of Grand Island, Nebraska in
an Amount of $128,342.00.
#2017-264 - Approvin Chan�e Order No. 2 for North Broadwell Avenue Drainage Project No.
2017-D-3 with The Diamond En in� eering Company of Grand Island, Nebraska for an Increase
of $8,328.00 and a Revised Contract Amount of $148,689.50.
#2017-265 - Approving Annual Pavment for Utilitv Billing Software Support with N. Harris
Computer Corporation dba Advanced Utilit�vstems of Chica�o, Illinois in an Amount of
$73,130.89.
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RESOLUTIONS:
#2017-266 - Consideration of Benefits for Sanitary Sewer District No. 538T; North En lg eman
Road. This item was related to the aforementioned Board of Equalization. Randy Skarka, 3803
Orleans Drive wanted to know where to pay his assessment.
Motion by Haase, second by Donaldson to approve Resolution #2017-266. Upon roll call vote,
all voted aye. Motion adopted.
PAYMENT OF CLAIMS:
Motion by Minton, second by Fitzke to approve the payment of claims for the period of
September 13, 2017 through September 26, 2017 for a total amount of $8,145,173.41. Upon roll
call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 9:14 p.m.
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RaNae Edwards
City Clerk
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