10/10/2017 Minutes,
CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
October 10, 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 October 10, 2017. Notice of the meeting was given in The Grand Island Independent
on October 4, 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,
Vaughn Minton, and Mike Paulick. Councilmember Linna Dee Donaldson, Michelle Fitzke, and
Roger Steele were 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 Dalton Vieth and board member
Ryan Kaufman.
INVOCATION was given by Pastor Nathan Frew, Abundant Life Christian Center, 3411 West
Faidley Avenue followed by the PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS:
Recognition of Joel Hollin�, Parks and Recreation Turf Mana�ement Specialist for 25 Years of
Service with the Cit� of Grand Island. The Mayor and City Council recognized Parks and
Recreation Turf Management Specialist Joel Holling for 25 years of service with the City of
Grad Island. Mr. Holling was present for the recognition.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Public Hearing on Request from Whitey's, Inc. dba White. '�ports Bar & Grill, 2118 No.
Webb Road for a 20' x 20' Addition to their "Class C" Liquor License. City Clerk RaNae
Edwards reported that an application for a 20' x 20' addition to the Class "C" Liquor License
had been received from Whitey's, Inc. dba Whitey's Sports Bar & Grill, 2118 No. Webb Road.
Ms. Edwards presented the following exhibits for the record: application submitted to the Liquor
Control Commission and received by the City on September 27, 2017; notice to the general
public of date, time, and place of hearing published on September 30, 2017; notice to the
applicant of date, time, and place of hearing mailed on September 27, 2017; along with Chapter
4 of the City Code. Staff recommended approval contingent upon final inspections. No public
testimony was heard.
Public Hearin� on Request from Irish Pub of Grand Island, Inc. dba McKinney's Irish Pub, 123
West 3rd Street for a Class "CK" Liquor License. City Clerk RaNae Edwards reported that an
application for a Class "CK" Liquor License had been received from Irish Pub of Grand Island,
Inc. dba McKinney's Irish Pub, 123 West 3rd Street. Ms. Edwards presented the following
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exhibits for the record: application submitted to the Liquor Control Commission and received by
the City on September 20, 2017; notice to the general public of date, time, and place of hearing
published on September 30, 2017; notice to the applicant of date, time, and place of hearing
mailed on September 20, 2017; along with Chapter 4 of the City Code. Staff recommended
approval contingent upon final inspections and completion of a state approved alcohol
server/seller training program. No public testimony was heard.
Public Hearin� on Property Exchan�e for Part of Sterling Estates 8th Subdivision for Part of
Sterlin� Park in Sterling Estates 4th Subdivision. Regional Planning Director Chad Nabity
reported that the proposed exchange would insure that clear title was available for the Sterling
Estates Park and for Lot 6, Block 2 and Lot 12, Block 1 of Sterling Estates 8th Subdivision as
platted. Staff recommended approval. No public testimony was heard.
Public Hearing to _ Vacate Ewoldt Subdivision for Part of Prairie Commons Subdivision.
Regional Planning Director Chad Nabity reported that Prataria Ventures LLC, as the owner of
the impacted property had requested that the City vacate Ewoldt Subdivision. This request was
made to facilitate the replatting of this property into Prairie Commons Subdivision. Staff
recommended approval. No public testimony was heard.
ORDINANCES:
#9655 - Consideration of Amending the Salary Ordinance
Human Resources Director Aaron Schimd reported that this ordinance was simply to correct an
entry error for the Civil Engineer Manager position.
Motion by Jones, second by Stelk to approve Ordinance #9655 on first reading only. Upon roll
call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
#9656 - Consideration of Amending Chapter 5 of the Grand Island City Code Relative to
Mini-Pigs
City Attorney Jerry Janulewicz reported that a citizen of Grand Island was found to be in
possession of a mini-pig in violation of City Code. This citizen forwarded a request to the
Animal Advisory Board to change City Code to allow citizens to have mini-pigs within the city
limits. The Animal Advisory Board met and proposed changes to Chapter 5 of the Grand Island
City Code to include mini-pigs in the City Code with stipulations.
Rose Krause, 408 East 19th Street representing the Central Nebraska Humane Society spoke in
opposition. Angela Alexander, 423 West 5�' Street spoke in support.
Motion by Nickerson, second by Minton to refer Ordinance #9656 to the October 24, 2017 City
Council meeting. Upon roll call vote, Councilmembers Paulick, Minton, Hehnke, Jones, Stelk,
and Nickerson voted aye. Councilmember Haase voted no. Motion adopted.
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#9657 - Consideration of Property Exchange for Part of Sterling Estates 8th Subdivision
for Part of Sterling Park in Sterling Estates 4th Subdivision
This item was related to the aforementioned Public Hearing.
Motion by Paulick, second by Stelk to approve Ordinance #9657 on first reading only. Upon roll
call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
#9658 - Consideration of Vacating Ewoldt Subdivision for Part of Prairie Commons
Subdivision
This item was related to the aforementioned Public Hearing.
Motion by Paulick, second by Hehnke to approve Ordinance #9658 on first reading only. Upon
roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
#9659 - Consideration of Amending Ordinance No. 9642 Chapter 23 of the Grand Island
City Code - Rental Car Occupation Tax to Renumber Sections 23-81 through 23-91
City Attorney Jerry Janulewicz reported that Ordinance #9659 would amend Ordinance #9642 to
correct the numbering of Sections 23-81 to 23-91.
Motion by Stelk, second by Jones to approve Ordinance #9659 on first reading only. Upon roll
call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
CONSENT AGENDA: Motion by Jones, second by Minton to approve the Consent Agenda
excluding item G-17 (Resolution #2017-281). Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
Approving Minutes of September 26, 2107 City Council Regular Meeting.
Approving A�pointment of Robert Thomas to the Tree Board.
#2017-267 - Approving Rec�uest from Whitev's, Inc. dba Whitey's S�orts Bar & Grill, 2118 No.
Webb Road for a 20' x 20' Addition to their "Class C" Liquor License.
#2017-268 - A�proving Request from Irish Pub of Grand Island, Inc. dba McKinney's Irish Pub,
123 West 3rd Street for a Class "CK" Liquor License and Liquor Mana�er Designation for
Nathan Stewart, 5230 West Thatcher Lane, Lincoln, Nebraska.
#2017-269 - A�proving Purchase of Electrical Circuit Breakers with Wesco Distribution, Inc. of
Sio� Citv, Iowa in an Amount of $139,172.76 and Siemens Industrv, Inc. of Wendell, North
Carolina in an Amount of $31,098.48.
#2017-270 - Approvin� Bid Award - Tree Trimming Project 2018-TT-1 with Leetch Tree
Service of Grand Island, Nebraska in an Amount of $140,025.00.
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#2017-271 - Approving Bid Award - Water Main Project 2018-W-2 - In�;alls - Louise - Yund -
Division & Cherry Streets with The Diamond En in� eering Company of Grand Island, Nebraska
in an Amount of $209,049.95.
#2017-272 - A�provin� Bid Award for Purchase of Sulfuric Acid with Telemetrv Program with
Brenntag Great Lakes of Omaha, Nebraska in an Estimated Amount of $45,839.75.
#2017-273 - A� rovin�Chan�e Order No. 2 for Curb Ramp Project No. 2017-CR-2 with The
Diamond En ineering Company of Grand Island, Nebraska for an Increase of $7,670.00 and a
Revised Contract Amount of $158,024.00 and allovember 1, 2017 Completion Date.
#2017-274 - A� rp oving Inter-Local A�reement with Hall County for Roadway Snow Removal
Services in and Around Grand Island.
#2017-275 - Approvin� Chan�e Order No. 3 for North Broadwell Avenue Drainage Proj,ect No.
2017-D-3 with The Diamond En ine�er'�ng Company of Grand Island, Nebraska for an Increase
of $8,000.00 and a Revised Contract Amount of $156,689.50.
#2017-276 - A�provin C�han�e Order No. 1 for Lift Station No. 20 Up�rade and Force Main
Rehabilitation & Lift Station No. 14 Abandonment; Project No. 2017-5-1 with The Diamond
En ing eering Company of Grand Island, Nebraska for an Increase of $97,640.79 and a Revised
Contract Amount of $2,404,096.06 and a Completion Date of April 14, 2018.
#2017-277 - Approvin� Certificate of Final Completion for Sanitarv Sewer District No. 539;
North Webb Road and 13th Street with Starostka Group Unlimited, Inc. of Grand Island,
Nebraska.
#2017-278 - A�provin� Amendment No. 1 to En ine�er'ing Consulting A�reement for 13th Street
Roadway Im�rovements; Project No. 2018-P-1 with Alfred Benesch & Company of Lincoln,
Nebraska in an Amount of $141,281.25 for a Revised A�reement Amount of $156,281.25.
#2017-279 - A�proving, Supplemental Agreement No. 1 with Nebraska Department of
Transportation (NDOT) for Improvin� US Hi�hwa,y 281 in Grand Island, Nebraska for a
Deduction of $5,000.00.
#2017-280 - Approving En ing eering Services A�reement for Old Potash Hi�hway Corridor
Studv with Olsson Associates of Grand Island, Nebraska in an Amount of $249,963.26.
#2017-281 - Approving Small Cell License and Pole Attachment Agreement with Verizon
Wireless. City Attorney Jerry Janulewicz reported that Verizon had applied to place a wireless
antenna facility on a new city light pole located at the intersection of Sky Park Road and Baron
Lane. Staff recommended approval. Comments were made concerning the rate of $6.00 per year
per pole being too low. Mr. Janulewicz stated the FCC was involved with these types of issues.
He stated this request would make four poles within the City but expected to see more requests.
Utilities Director Tim Luchsinger explained the fee structure.
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Motion by Haase, second by Nickerson to approve Resolution #2017-281. Upon roll call vote, all
voted aye. Motion adopted.
#2017-282 - A�provin�Proposal for Olympic Bunker Trap Site Additions with Chief
Construction of Grand Island. Nebraska in an Amount of �248.903.00.
#2017-283 - A� rp oving Proposal for Olympic Bunker Tra� Target Release Svstem with Briley
Manufacturing Companv of Houston, Texas in an Amount of $55,650.00.
#2017-284 - A�roving Purchase of (6) 36" Cut Mowers from Buffalo Outdoor Power of
Kearnev, Nebraska in an Amount of $22,950.00.
#2017-285 - A�proving Authorization to Seek Federal Assistance from the Land and Water
Conservation Fund Program•
#2017-286 - A� rp oving Emergency Declaration for PGS Turbine Repairs with Reliable Turbine
Services of in an Amount Estimated at $1.000.000.00.
#2017-287 — A�provin� Purchase of 3/4 Ton Dodge Truck from State Contract for the Fire
Department with Gene Steff�hr,vsler, Jeep, Dodge Ram of Fremont, Nebraska in an Amount of
$35,804.00.
RESOLUTIONS:
#2017-288 - Consideration of a Bill of Sale and Assignment of Ri�hts for the Transfer of the
Kaneko Sculptures to the Citv of Grand Island. City Attorney Jerry Janulewicz reported that
Grow Grand Island, Inc. Grow Grand Island Arts & Humanities Committee, and the Grand
Island Community Foundation, collaborated to provide funding and purchase of two ceramic
sculptures created by artist Jun Kaneko to be donated to the City of Grand Island. The sculptures
are installed at Railside Plaza in downtown Grand Island. In addition to the gift and assignment
of license rights, the Grand Island Community Foundation holds $10,000.00 in an encumbered
account to be utilized to pay the City's property insurance deductible if the sculptures are
damaged. Staff recommended approval.
Discussion was held concerning the $10,000 that would be held by Grow Grand Island in an
encumbered account to be used by the City to pay for the deductible on property insurance if the
sculptures were damaged.
Motion by Haase, second by Minton to approve Resolution #2017-288. Upon roll call vote, all
voted aye. Motion adopted.
#2017-289 - Consideration of Chan�e Order No. 1 with CMBA Architects for the EM/911
Buildin�. Emergency Management Director Jon Rosenlund reported that in June 2017, the bids
received for the construction of the EM/911 Center exceeded the budget and were rejected. As a
result, certain design changes and a location change were proposed. The City Administrator was
in contact with owners of undeveloped land on the southwest corner of 13th Street and North
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Road for the purchase of this land for the purpose of constructing the EM/911 structure at that
location. These 3.6 acres would also be ideal for the relocation of Fire Station #4, which was
being considered under a different agreement. That agreement would have Menard's paying for
the 3.6 acres and building a new fire station in exchange for the current Fire Station #4 and land.
Staff recommended approval.
Discussion was held regarding the location of the new building with regards to traffic issues,
narrow roads, towers, and a traffic circle. Mr. Rosenlund stated the land would be on a
lease/purchase agreement until June 2018 and then purchased at cost through the cell phone
occupation tax. Finance Director Renae Jimenez stated the 5% tax for 2016 brought in
approximately $300,000.00. These funds were for public safety purposes only. Comments were
made regarding the cost of the change order.
Motion by Nickerson, second by Jones to approve Resolution #2017-289. Upon roll call vote, all
voted aye. Motion adopted.
PAYMENT OF CLAIMS:
Motion by Minton, second by Nickerson to approve the payment of claims for the period of
September 27, 2017 through October 10, 2017 for a total amount of $2,023,711.24. Upon roll
call vote, Councilmembers, Minton, Hehnke, Haase, Jones, Stelk, and Nickerson voted aye.
Councilmember Paulick abstained. Motion adopted.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 8:21 p.m.
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RaNae Edwards
City Clerk