10/24/2017 MinutesI�
CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
October 24, 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 24, 2017. Notice of the meeting was given in The Grand Island Independent
on October 18, 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 Clerk RaNae Edwards, Finance Director Renae
Jimenez, City Attorney Jerry Janulewicz, and Public Works Director John Collins.
Mayor Jensen introduced Community Youth Council member Patrick Tum-Monge.
INVOCATION was given by Father Jim Golka, St. Mary's Cathedral, 204 South Cedar Street
followed by the PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Public Hearin� on Acquisition of Utility Easement - 111 East 4th Street - LaMexicana. Utilities
Director Tim Luchsinger reported that acquisition of a utility easement located at 111 East 4tn
Street was needed in order to have access to install, upgrade, maintain, and repair power
appurtenances, including lines and transformers. This easement would allow the Utilities
Department to extend, operate and maintain an underground power line and a pad-mounted
transformer to serve the property. Staff recommended approval. No public testimony was heard.
Public Hearin� on Acquisition of Utilitv Easement - the Southerly Side of 2311 One-R Road -
DMBG Investments, LLC. Utilities Director Tim Luchsinger reported that acquisition of a utility
easement located on the southerly side of 2311 One-R Road was needed in order to have access
to install, upgrade, maintain, and repair power appurtenances, including lines and transformers.
This easement would allow the Utilities Department to extend, operate and maintain power lines
for irrigation wells and homesteads in the area. Staff recommended approval. No public
testimony was heard.
Public Hearin� on Acquisition of Utilitv Easement - 1700 W. Stolley Park Road - Hall County
School Dist. 2. Utilities Director Tim Luchsinger reported that acquisition of a utility easement
located at 1700 West Stolley Park Road was needed in order to have access to install, upgrade,
maintain, and repair power appurtenances, including lines and transformers. This easement
would allow the Utilities Department to extend, operate and maintain high-voltage underground
power lines and a pad-mounted transformer for the new elementary school. Staff recommended
approval. No public testimony was heard.
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Public Hearing on Redevelopment Plan Amendment for CRA Area No. 6 located along Old
Lincoln Highwav between Carev and Waldo Avenues (Mendez Enterprises). Regional Planning
Director Chad Nabity reported that Mendez Enterprise had submitted an application for Tax
Increment Financing to aid in the redevelopment of property, to acquire and prepare for the
construction of one new building and the renovation of several properties located along Old
Lincoln Highway between Carey Avenue and Waldo Avenue. Staff recommended approvaL Ken
Fredrick, 51 Sonja Drive, Doniphan and Vincent Mendez, 116 So. Cherokee Avenue spoke in
support. No further public testimony was heard.
Public Hearin� on Redevelopment Plan Amendment for CRA Area No. 20 located at 7100 W.
Old Potash Highway (formerlv used defense site in Hall County�0'Neill Wood Resources�
Regional Planning Director Chad Nabity reported that O'Neill Wood Resources, owns property
in this area and was proposing to purchase and develop additional property within the area and
had submitted a site specific redevelopment plan that would provide for acquisition of this
property for a recycling center and construction and demolition landfill at the Cornhusker Army
Ammunition Plant, a formerly used defense site outside of Grand Island. Staff recommended
approval. Ron Depue, 308 No. Locust Street and Dave Taylor, 123 No. Locust Street 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 ordinances numbered:
#9655 - Consideration of Amending the Salary Ordinance
#9656 - Consideration of Amending Chapter 5 of the Grand Island City Code Relative to
Mini-Pigs
#9657 - Consideration of Property Exchange for Part of Sterling Estates 8th Subdivision
for Part of Sterling Park in Sterling Estates 4th Subdivision
#9658 - Consideration of Vacating Ewoldt Subdivision for Part of Prairie Commons
Subdivision
#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
#9660 - Consideration of Creation of Water Main District 471T - Highway 34 and just
east of the South Locust Street Intersection
#9661 - Consideration of Amending Chapter 8 of the Grand Island City Code Relative to
Adopting the 2015 International Building Codes
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.
#9655 - Consideration of Amending the Salary Ordinance
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Tom O'Neill, 217 Barbara Avenue spoke in support.
Motion by Donaldson, second by Fitzke to approve Ordinance #9655 on second and final
reading. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
City Clerk: Ordinance #9655 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 #9655 is declared to be lawfully adopted upon publication as required by
law.
#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 and Paul Wicht, 1708 Jerry Avenue spoke in opposition.
Angela Alexander, 423 West 5�' Street spoke in support.
Comments were made regarding other cities in Nebraska that allowed mini pigs. It was
mentioned that the Humane Society would not be able to handle these types of animals nor did
they want to at this time. City Attorney Jerry Janulewicz commented on the definition of mini
pigs.
Motion by Nickerson, second by Minton to approve Ordinance #9656.
City Clerk: Ordinance #9656 on first reading. All those in favor of the passage of this ordinance
on first reading, answer roll call vote. Upon roll call vote, Councilmember Nickerson voted aye.
Councilmembers Paulick, Steele, Minton, Fitzke, Donaldson, Hehnke, Haase, Jones, and Stelk
voted no. Motion failed.
#9657 - Consideration of Property Exchange for Part of Sterling Estates 8th Subdivision
for Part of Sterling 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 8�' Subdivision as platted.
Motion by Haase, second by Paulick to approve Ordinance #9657 on second and final reading.
Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
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City Clerk: Ordinance #9657 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 #9657 is declared to be lawfully adopted upon publication as required by
law.
#9658 - Consideration of Vacating 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..
Motion by Stelk, second by Donaldson to approve Ordinance #9658 on second and final reading.
Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
City Clerk: Ordinance #9658 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 #9658 is declared to be lawfully adopted upon publication as required by
law.
#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 Paulick, second by Hehnke to approve Ordinance #9659 on second and final reading.
Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
City Clerk: Ordinance #9659 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 #9659 is declared to be lawfully adopted upon publication as required by
law.
#9660 - Consideration of Creation of Water Main District 471T - Highway 34 and just
east of the South Locust Street Intersection
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Utilities Director Tim Luchsinger reported that the proposed Water Main District 471T would
extend a new water main under and along the north side of Highway 34, east of the Locust Street
intersection. The proposed work was identiiied in the Utilities Department's Master Plan as the
first phase of an expansion of the water system along the southeast part of the City. It would
provide for future development of the area, redundancy and increased pressures for the system.
The district would be constructed as a connection fee district. Discussion was held regarding the
location of the district which included apartments.
Motion by Jones, second by Donaldson to approve Ordinance #9660.
City Clerk: Ordinance #9660 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 #9660 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 #9660 is declared to be lawfully adopted upon publication as required by
law.
#9661 - Consideration of Amending Chapter 8 of the Grand Island City Code Relative to
Adopting the 2015 International Building Codes
Building Department Director Craig Lewis reported that the City of Grand Island had for
generations adopted and enforced building codes which regulate the construction of buildings
within the City and jurisdictional areas. The purpose of these codes was to provide minimum
requirements to safeguard the public safety, health and general welfare, through affordability,
structural strength, means of egress facilities, stability, sanitation, light and ventilation, energy
conversation and safety to life and property from fire and other hazards attributed to the built
environment and to provide safety to firefighters and emergency responders during emergency
operations. Currently the City was enforcing the 2012 edition and was recommending approving
the 2015 edition.
Motion by Minton, second by Hehnke to approve Ordinance #9661.
City Clerk: Ordinance #9661 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 #9661 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.
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Mayor Jensen: By reason of the roll call votes on first reading and then upon second and final
readings, Ordinance #9661 is declared to be lawfully adopted upon publication as required by
law.
CONSENT AGENDA: Motion by Donaldson, second by Paulick to approve the Consent
Agenda. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
Approving Minutes of October 10, 2107 Citv Council Re�ular Meetin�.
Approvin�A�pointment of Robin Hendricksen to the Re�ional Plannin� Commission.
Approvin� A�ointment of Tonv Randone and Robin Hendricksen to the Interjurisditional
Planning Commission.
Approving Re-A�ointment of Roger Bullin�ton to the Grand Island Facilities Corporation.
#2017-290 — Approvin� Changin thg e Citv Council Meeting of December 26, 2017 to December
19, 2017.
#2017-291 - Approvin�v Council Meeting Schedule for 2018.
#2017-292 - A�roving Final Plat and Subdivision A�reement for Staab Estates Subdivision. It
was noted that Chief Construction, Managing Project for several Staab companies, had submitted
the Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for Staab Estates Subdivision located south of Hedde
Street and west of Locust Street for the purpose of creating 2 lots on 2.756 acres.
#2017-293 - A�proving Acquisition of Utility Easement - 111 E. 4th Street — LaMexicana.
#2017-294 - A�proving Acquisition of Utilitv Easement - the Southerly Side of 2311 One-R
Road - DMBG Investments, LLC.
#2017-295 - Approvin�Acquisition of Utility Easement - 1700 W. Stollev Park Road - Hall
County School Dist. 2.
#2017-296 - A�roving Safetv Glass Contract for Utilities, Public Works & Parks & Recreation
for 2018 & 2019 with Heartland Optical of Lincoln, Nebraska.
#2017-297 - A�roving Chan�e Order #1 for Composite Elevated Water Storage with
Landmark Structures of Fort Worth Texas for an Increase of $102,255.00 and a Revised
Contract Amount of $3,556,455.00.
#2017-298 - Approvin� 2018 Police Fleet Purchases from State Contract with Anderson Auto
Group of Lincoln, Nebraska in an Amount of $116,576.00.
#2017-299 - A�provin� Land Lease A�reement with USA Outdoors II, LLC for Roadside
Advertising Sign.
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#2017-300 - Approving Certificate of Final Completion for the 2017 As�halt Resurfacing Project
No. 2017-AG1 with Vont Paving, Inc. of Hastin�s, Nebraska.
#2017-301 - A�provin� Skid Steer Buv-Back for Streets Division with Central Nebraska Bobcat
of Grand Island, Nebraska in an Amount of $5,914.00 for a New T650 T4 Compact Track
Loader at $3,300.00 for a New T595 T4 Compact Track Loader.
#2017-302 - Approvin� En ing eering Services A�reement for Wastewater Treatment Plant
Biological Nutrient Removal / Blower Size Reduction Stud� with HDR En�ineering, Inc. of
Omaha, Nebraska in an Amount of $206,429.00.
#2017-303 - Approvin Sg ubro�ation Reimbursement with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska.
RESOLUTIONS:
#2017-304 - Consideration of Approvin� Redevelopment Plan Amendment for CRA Area No. 6
located along Old Lincoln Highwav between Carev and Waldo Avenues (Mendez Enterprises).
This item was related to the aforementioned Public Hearing. Staff recommended approval.
Discussion was held regarding the financing package of this project. Timeline of the project was
estimated at two years.
Motion by Haase, second by Minton to approve Resolution #2017-304. Upon roll call vote,
Councilmembers Steele, Minton, Fitzke, Donaldson, Hehnke, Haase, Jones, Stelk, and Nickerson
voted aye. Councilmember Paulick voted no. Motion adopted.
Council recessed at 8:58 p.m. and reconvened at 9:05 p.m.
#2017-305 - Consideration of Ap�roving Redevelopment Plan Amendment for CRA Area No.
201ocated at 7100 W. Old Potash Hi h�wav (formerlv used defense site in Hall CountY�(O'Neill
Wood Resources). This item was related to the aforementioned Public Hearing. Staff
recommended approval. Pat O'Neill, owner, answered questions concerning the types of
materials accepted at the landfill and the recyclable buildings. Timeline was expected to be 18
months for the first phase.
Motion by Haase, second by Minton to approve Resolution #2017-305. Upon roll call vote, all
voted aye. Motion adopted.
#2017-306 - Consideration of Approvin� Bid Award for Grand Island Veteran's Athletic Fields -
Phase 2 with Nemaha Landscape Construction, Inc. of Lincoln, Nebraska in an Amount of
$5,577,348.00. Parks & Recreation Director Todd McCoy stated this project had been in the
works for a long time. Olsson Associates had been hired to design the Veteran's Athletic Fields.
Reviewed was the design with six new ball iields, concession stand, restrooms, walking trails,
and a splash pad. Three bids had been received with the low bid from Nemaha Landscape
Construction, Inc. of Lincoln, Nebraska in an amount of $5,577,348.00.
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Ken Gnadt, 1610 Gretchen Avenue spoke in support.
Matt Rief with Olsson Associates explained the contingency plan for additional parking. Finance
Director Renae Jimenez answered questions concerning the funding of this project. She stated
the annual payment of $550,000.00 would come from the Food & Beverage tax. Mr. McCoy
stated he would need to hire one additional FTE and three seasonal employees for the
maintenance of these fields.
Motion by Nickerson, second by Fitzke to approve Resolution #2017-306. Upon roll call vote,
Councilmembers Paulick, Steele, Minton, Fitzke, Donaldson, Hehnke, Jones, Stelk, and
Nickerson voted aye. Councilmember Haase voted no. Motion adopted.
#2017-307 - Consideration of A�provin� Bid Award for Veteran's Athletic Field Complex
Splash Pad with Outdoor Recreation Products of Elkhorn Nebraska in an Amount of
$150,000.00. Parks & Recreation Director Todd McCoy stated one bid had been received for this
project.
Motion by Donaldson, second by Paulick to approve Resolution #2017-307. Upon roll call vote,
all voted aye. Motion adopted.
#2017-247 - Consideration of Directing Property Owner to Install Sidewalk at 4194 Norseman
Avenue (Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.). Public Works Director John Collins reported that
the Public Works had received a complaint regarding missing sidewalk on the west side of 4194
Norseman Avenue. On September 12, 2017 this issue was presented to Council and was differed
to the October 24, 2017 City Council meeting. To comply with requirements of the Subdivision
agreement the Public Works Department was requesting a resolution giving the property owner
15 days to obtain the sidewalk permit and 15 days from issuance to complete the installation of
the sidewalk at 4194 Norseman Avenue. If the property owner failed to either obtain the
sidewalk permit in the 15 day timeframe or complete installation 15 days after, the City of Grand
Island would take steps to make the necessary repairs with all costs being the responsibility of
the property owner.
Discussion was held regarding there being no sidewalks north to Capital Avenue. Building
Department Director Craig Lewis commented on the Subdivision Agreement and that Council
could amend the Subdivision Agreement or could require that sidewalks be put in along
Independence Avenue.
Motion by Minton, second by Jones to approve Resolution #2017-247. Upon roll call vote,
Councilmembers Steele, Donaldson, Hehnke, Haase, and Nickerson voted aye. Councilmember
Paulick, Minton, Fitzke, Jones, and Stelk voted no. Mayor Jensen cast the sixth and deciding
vote in favor. Motion adopted.
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PAYMENT OF CLAIMS:
Motion by Minton, second by Fitzke to approve the payment of claims for the period of October
1, 2017 through October 24, 2017 for a total amount of $5,851,972.36. Upon roll call vote,
Councilmembers, Minton, Steele, Fitzke, Donaldson, Hehnke, Haase, Jones, Stelk, and
Nickerson voted aye. Councilmember Paulick abstained. Motion adopted.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 9:55 p.m.
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RaNae Edwards
City Clerk