02/13/2018 Minutes'�,
CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
February 13, 2018
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of
Grand Island, Nebraska was
Street, on February 13, 2018,
on February 7, 2018.
conducted in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 100 East First
Notice of the meeting was given in The Grand Island Independent
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, Interim Finance Director William Clingman, City Attorney Jerry Janulewicz, and
Public Works Director John Collins.
Mayor Jensen introduced Community Youth Council members Brent Lucke and Cindy Moran.
INVOCATION was given by Mayor Jensen followed by the PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS:
Recognition of Frank Slezak Interim Parks Maintenance Superintendent for 30 Years of Service
with the City of Grand Island. The Mayor and City Council recognized Interim Parks and
Recreation Superintendent Frank Slezak for 30 years of service with the City of Grad Island. Mr.
Slezak was present for the recognition.
BOARD OF EQUALIZATION: Motion by Minton, second by Stelk to adjourn to the Board of
Equalization. Motion adopted.
#2018-BE-1 - Consideration of Determinin� Benefits for Water Main District 470T - Hw �.�2
from North Road East about 1/2 Mile. Assistant Utilities Director Ryan Schmitz reported that
work had been completed and connection fees had been calculated. Total project cost was
$161,569.94. Staff recommended approval.
Motion by Donaldson, second by Fitzke to approve Resolution #2018-BE-1. Upon roll call vote,
all voted aye. Motion adopted.
RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION: Motion by Minton, second by Fitzke to return to Regular
Session. Motion adopted.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Public Hearing on Request from GIPH Restaurants, LLC dba Pizza Hut, 1608 South Locust
Street for a Class "C" Liquor License. City Clerk RaNae Edwards reported that an application
for a Class "C" Liquor License had been received GIPH Restaurants, LLC dba Pizza Hut, 1608
South Locust Street. Ms. Edwards presented the following exhibits for the record: application
submitted to the Liquor Control Commission and received by the City on January 16, 2018;
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notice to the general public of date, time, and place of hearing published on February 3, 2018;
notice to the applicant of date, time, and place of hearing mailed on January 16, 2018; along with
Chapter 4 of the City Code. Staff recommended approval. No public testimony was heard.
Public Hearing on Request from GIPH Restaurants, LLC dba Pizza Hut, 707 North Diers
Avenue for a Class "C" L�uor License. City Clerk RaNae Edwards reported that an application
for a Class "C" Liquor License had been received GIPH Restaurants, LLC dba Pizza Hut, 707
North Diers Avenue. Ms. Edwards presented the following exhibits for the record: application
submitted to the Liquor Control Commission and received by the City on January 16, 2018;
notice to the general public of date, time, and place of hearing published on February 3, 2018;
notice to the applicant of date, time, and place of hearing mailed on January 16, 2018; along with
Chapter 4 of the City Code. Staff recommended approval. No public testimony was heard.
Public Hearing on Acquisition of Utility Easements - Golden Age Subdivision - Hall County
Housing Authority_ Assistant Utilities Director Ryan Schmitz reported that acquisition of a
utility easement located in the Golden Age Subdivision was needed in order to have access to
install, upgrade, maintain, and repair power appurtenances, including water lines. This easement
would provide access, extend, operate and maintain the water lines that serve the area. Staff
recommended approval. No public testimony was heard.
Public Hearing on Request from Berean Fundamental Church of Grand Island on behalf of
Verizon Wireless for a Conditional Use Permit to Erect an 85' Stealth Communication Tower
Facilitp Located at 4116 West Capital Avenue. Building Department Director Craig Lewis
reported that Berean Fundamental Church of Grand Island on behalf of Verizon Wireless, had
submitted an application for a Conditional Use Permit to construct an 85' telecommunications
tower at 4116 West Capital Avenue. Staff recommended approval. Paul Hailicka, 4116 Iowa
Avenue spoke in opposition. No further public testimony was heard.
Public Hearin og n Acquisition of Public Right-of-Wav in Windolph's Subdivision (Villanueva).
This item was pulled from the agenda at the request of the Public Works Department.
Public Hearin og n Acquisition of Sidewalk Easement at 3704 West 13th Street (Richard A. Cash,
LLC . Public Works Director John Collins reported that a sidewalk easement was needed in
connection with the 13th Street and North Road intersection improvements to allow for public
use of such adjacent to 3704 West 13�' Street. The property owner, Richard A. Cash, had signed
the necessary document to grant a public sidewalk easement, in an amount of $2,400.00, which
allowed for a seven (7) foot wide easement. 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:
#9675 - Consideration of Amendment to Chapter 24, Article II, Section 24-8 of the Grand
Island City Code Related to Swimming in City Lakes
#9676 - Consideration of Amendment to the Salary Ordinance Relative to Lifeguard
Referral Program
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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.
#9675 - Consideration of Amendment to Chapter 24, Article II, Section 24-8 of the Grand
Island City Code Related to Swimming in City Lakes
Parks and Recreation Director Todd McCoy reported that the Grand Island Sports Council
requested that City Code be modified so that swimming may be allowed in order to host a
Triathlon event at L.E. Ray Lake. Staff recommends modifying Chapter 24 of City Code to allow
swimming specifically for approved special events only.
Ray O'Conner, 611 Fleetwood Road spoke in support. Discussion was held regarding the
supervision at L.E. Ray Lake during the triathlon. Randy Blair representing the Grand Island
Sport Council explained the measures taken for safety during the triathlon.
Motion by Paulick, second by Stelk to approve Ordinance #9675.
City Clerk: Ordinance #9675 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 #9675 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 #9675 is declared to be lawfully adopted upon publication as required by
law.
#9676 - Consideration of Amendment to the Salary Ordinance Relative to Lifeguard
Referral Program
Hunan Resources Director Aaron Schmid reported that the City swimming pools continued to
see a decline in lifeguard staff and it was becoming increasingly difficult to maintain minimum
staffing levels despite efforts to recruit new guards. The proposed change to the salary ordinance
would allow for an employee referral program. The intent was to utilize current staff to recruit
new hires. Staff recommended approval.
Discussion was held regarding increasing the salaries for the lifeguards.
Motion by Minton, second by Jones to approve Ordinance #9676.
City Clerk: Ordinance #9676 on first reading. All those in favor of the passage of this ordinance
on first reading, answer roll call vote. Upon roll call vote, Councilmembers Steele, Minton,
Fitzke, Donaldson, Jones, Stelk and Nickerson voted aye. Councilmembers Paulick, Hehnke, and
Haase voted no. Motion adopted.
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City Clerk: Ordinance #9676 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,
Councilmembers Steele, Minton, Fitzke, Donaldson, Jones, Stelk and Nickerson voted aye.
Councilmembers Paulick, Hehnke, and Haase voted no. Motion adopted.
Mayor Jensen: By reason of the roll call votes on first reading and then upon second and final
readings, Ordinance #9676 is declared to be lawfully adopted upon publication as required by
law.
CONSENT AGENDA: Consent Agenda items G-9, G-10, and G-16 were pulled from the
agenda. Items G-15 and G-19 (Resolutions #2018-42 and #2018-46) were pulled for further
discussion. Motion by Donaldson, second by Fitzke to approve the Consent Agenda excluding
items G-9, G-10, G-15, G-16, and G-19. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
Approving Minutes of January 23, 2018 Cit�Council Re�ular Meetin�.
#2018-29 - Approvin� Request from GIPH Restaurants, LLC dba Pizza Hut, 1608 South Locust
Street for a Class "C" Liquor License and Liquor Mana eg r Designation for Brett Klaneck ,�3
No. Wheeler Avenue.
#2018-30 - A�proving Request from GIPH Restaurants, LLC dba Pizza Hut, 707 North Diers
Avenue for a Class "C" Liquor License and Liquor Mana er�Desi��nation for Brett Klaneckv,
2123 No. Wheeler Avenue.
#2018-31 - A�provin� the Acquisition of Utilit,y Easements - Golden A�e Subdivision - Hall
County Housin� Authority.
#2018-32 - A�proving the Benefits for Water Main District 470T - Hwv. 2 from North Road
East about 1/2 Mile.
#2018-33 - Approving Bid Award - Water Main Project 2018-W-3 - Golden A�e Subdivision
with Van Kirk Brothers Contracting of Sutton, Nebraska in an Amount of $199,795.07.
#2018-34 - Approving Certificate of Final Completion for the Construction of North Interceptor
Phase I; Proiect No. 2012-5-6 with Merryman Excavation, Inc. of Woodstock, Illinois.
#2018-35 - Approving Bid Award for the 2018 Asphalt Resurfacin� Project No. 2018-AC-1 with
Garv Smith Construction Co., Inc. of Grand Island, Nebraska in an Amount of $537,015.05.
#2018-36 - Approvin� Transferrin�gated Acres from the City of Grand Island to Marcos A.
and Josefina Villanueva (2725 E Seedling Mile Road). This item was pulled from the agenda at
the request of the Public Works Department.
#2018-37 - A�proving Acquisition of Public Right-of-Wa� in Windolph's Subdivision
(Villanueva� This item was pulled from the agenda at the request of the Public Works
Department.
#2018-38 - A�proving Acquisition of Sidewalk Easement at 3704 West 13th Street (Richard A.
Cash, LLC).
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#2018-39 - Approvin�porary Construction Easement for 13th Street Paving Improvements;
Project No. 2018-P-1 (Richard A. Cash, LLC�
#2018-40 - A�proving Request from St. Marp's Cathedral for Permission to Use City Streets and
State Highwav for the 2018 Divine Mercv Sunday Procession.
#2018-41 - Approvin� Award for Consultin� Services for Post Construction Storm Water Best
Management Practices Master Plan with Felsburg, holt & Ullevi� of Lincoln, Nebraska in an
Amount not-to-exceed $84,840.00.
#2018-42 - Approvin� Request from Grand Island Area Sports Council for Permission to Use
City Streets and State Highwav for the 2018 Tri-Citv Triathlon. Discussion was held regarding
closing the dog park during the Triathlon. Randy Blair stated they anticipated 100 — 150
participants.
Motion by Stelk, second by Minton to approve Resolution #2018-42. Upon roll call vote, all
voted aye. Motion adopted.
#2018-43 - Approving Pro�osal to Provide Services for Empt�� City Park Trash Barrels for
Parks Division with Rick's Fertilizin�, LLC of Grand Island, Nebraska in an Anticipated Annual
Amount of $45,999.00. This item was pulled from the agenda at the request of the Parks &
Recreation Department.
#2018-44 - A� roving Bid Award for Purchase of One (1) New Commercial 128" Cut Rotary
Turf Mower for Parks Division with Green Line Equipment of Grand Island, Nebraska in an
Amount of $48,514.99.
#2018-45 - Approvin� Change Order #1 for the Grand Island Veteran's Athletic Field
Construction Phase 2 with Nemaha Landscape Construction, Inc. of Lincoln, Nebraska for an
Increase of $21,907.00 and a Revised Contract Amount of $5,599,255.00.
#2018-46 — Approving Memorandum of Agreement with Lincoln Fire & Rescue. Fire Chief
Cory Schmidt reported that Lincoln Fire & Rescue was the sponsoring agency for Nebraska Task
Force 1 of the Urban Search and Rescue Response System. The US&R Task Force was created
to provide support for large scale disasters in the United States. They specialize in urban search
and rescue, disaster recovery, and emergency triage and medicine. Should the US&R Team be
activated for response or have required training, any participating GIFD members would be
considered an employee of FEMA. FEMA would reimburse the City of Grand Island for
employee wages as well as overtime costs associated with a team member's absence. Staff
recommended approval.
Discussion was held regarding staffing issues. Chief Schmidt commented on the benefits of
training.
Motion by Nickerson, second by Fitzke to approve Resolution #2018-46. Upon roll call vote, all
voted aye. Motion adopted.
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REQUESTS AND REFERRALS:
Consideration of Request from Berean Fundamental Church of Grand Island on behalf of
Verizon Wireless for a Conditional Use Permit to Erect an 85' Stealth Communication Tower
Facilitv Located at 4116 West Ca�ital Avenue. This item was related to the aforementioned
Public Hearing. Jeffrey Skinner representing Verizon commented on the reasons for this
location.
Motion by Donaldson, second by Nickerson to approve the request. 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 January
24, 2018 through February 13, 2018 for a total amount of $5,549.304.40. Upon roll call vote,
Councilmembers Minton, Steele, Fitzke, Donaldson, Hehnke, Haase, Jones, Stelk, and Nickerson
voted aye. Councilmember Paulick abstained. Motion adopted.
ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION: Motion by Minton, second by Nickerson to adjourn to
Executive Session at 8:08 p.m. far the purpose of a strategy session with respect to real estate
purchase for the Parks & Recreation Department. Unanimously approved.
RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION: Motion by Minton, second by Paulick to return to Regular
Session at 9:00 p.m. Unanimously approved.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
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RaNae Edwards
City Clerk