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CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
May 22, 2018
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 May 22, 2018. Notice of the meeting was given in The Grand Island Independent on
May 16, 2018.
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, Linna Dee
Donaldson, Michelle Fitzke, Vaughn Minton, Roger Steele and Mike Paulick. Councilmember
Julie Hehnke was absent. The following City Ofiicials were present: City Administrator Marlan
Ferguson, City Clerk Pro-Tem Norma Hernandez, Interim Finance Director William Clingman,
City Attorney Jerry Janulewicz, and Public Works Director John Collins.
Mayor Jensen introduced Community Youth Council member Seerat Balraj and Kaitlyn Lilly.
INVOCATION was given by Minister Danny Jackel, Stolley Park Church of Christ, 2822 West
Stolley Park Road followed by the PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Public Hearing on Text Amendment to the Grand Island City Code Section 33-12 Streets and
Allevs Relative to Street Design Standards. Regional Planning Director Chad Nabity reported
that in 2014 the Grand Island City Council adopted revised street standards and typical street
cross sections Addendum C to Chapter 33 of the Grand Island City Code. These new standards
specifically allowed public street widths narrower than the 37' standard street with restrictions
on parking. City staff is recommending removing Appendix C from the Subdivision Regulations
and replacing it with the Street Width Matrix to guide developers regarding allowable street
widths in various zoning districts along with street parking availability within these districts
based on the street width. Staff recommended approval. No public testimony was heard.
Public Hearing on Text Amendment to the Grand Island Citv Code Section 36-22 Yard
Requirements and Section 36-96 Off Street Parking Requirements Relative to Garages with
Doors Facing the Street. Regional Planning Director Chad Nabity reported that staff was
recommending that the Yard Requirements and Off Street Parking Requirements be amended to
specify that residential units with garages facing the street need to have a minimum setback from
the garage door to the property line of 25 feet to allow a vehicle to be parked on the driveway
without overhanging the public right of way. Staff recommended approval. No public testimony
was heard.
Public Hearing on Annexation of Property Located at the Southwest Corner of North Road and
13th Street (Proposed for Platting as Hanover Third Subdivision). Regional Planning Director
Chad Nabity reported that Raymond J. O'Connor, Managing Member of The Meadows
Apartments LLC as the owner of the property, submitted Hanover Third Subdivision as an
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Addition to the City of Grand Island. Staff recommended approval. No public testimony was
heard.
Public Hearing on Annexation of Property Located at 2224 South Stuhr Road (Proposed for
Plattin� as Fonner View Estates Subdivision). Regional Planning Director Chad Nabity reported
that William H. Barge as the owner of the property, submitted Fonner View Estates Subdivision
as an Addition to the City of Grand Island. Staff recommended approval. No public testimony
was heard.
Public Hearing on CRA Area #26 Blighted and Substandard Study for 28.42 Acres located South
of Capital Avenue West of the Central Nebraska Railroad Line (Fred Hoppe). Regional Planning
Director Chad Nabity reported that Fred Hoppe commissioned a Blight and Substandard Study
for Proposed Redevelopment Area No. 26. The study was prepared by Marvin Planning
Associates of David City, Nebraska which included approximately 28.42 acres located south of
Capital Avenue and west of the Central Nebraska Railroad line. Staff recommended approval.
Keith Marvin from Marvin Planning Associates of David City, Nebraska and Fred Hoppe, owner
spoke in support. Virgil Harden representing the Grand Island Public Schools spoke in
opposition. No further public testimony was heard.
ORDINANCES:
#9686 - Consideration of Annexation of Property Located at the Southwest Corner of
North Road and 13th Street (Proposed for Platting as Hanover Third Subdivision) (First
Reading)
This item was related to the aforementioned Public Hearing.
Motion by Paulick, second by Minton to approve Ordinance #9686 on first reading only. Upon
roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
#9687 - Consideration of Annexation of Property Located at 2224 South Stuhr Road
(Proposed for Platting as Fonner View Estates Subdivision) (First Reading)
This item was related to the aforementioned Public Hearing.
Motion by Donaldson, second by Stelk to approve Ordinance #9687 on first reading only. Upon
roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
Councilmember Minton moved "that the statutory rules requiring ordinances to be read by title
on three different days are suspended and that ordinances numbered:
#9688 - Consideration of Text Amendment to the Grand Island City Code Section 33-12
Streets and Alleys Relative to Streets Design Standards
#9689 - Consideration of Text Amendment to the Grand Island City Code Section 36-22
Yard Requirements and Section 36-96 Off Street Parking Requirements Relative to
Garages with Doors Facing the Street
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#9690 - Consideration of Amendments to Chapter 24 Article IV and V of the Grand
Island City Code Relative to the City Tree Ordinance
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.
#9688 - Consideration of Text Amendment to the Grand Island City Code Section 33-12
Streets and Alleys Relative to Streets Design Standards
This item was related to the aforementioned Public Hearing.
Motion by Paulick, second by Donaldson to approve Ordinance #9688.
City Clerk Pro-Tem: Ordinance #9688 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 Pro-Tem: Ordinance #9688 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 #9688 is declared to be lawfully adopted upon publication as required by
law.
#9689 - Consideration of Text Amendment to the Grand Island City Code Section 36-22
Yard Requirements and Section 36-96 Off Street Parking Requirements Relative to
Garages with Doors Facing the Street
This item was related to the aforementioned Public Hearing.
Motion by Stelk, second by Fitzke to approve Ordinance #9689.
City Clerk Pro-Tem: Ordinance #9689 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 Pro-Tem: Ordinance #9689 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 #9689 is declared to be lawfully adopted upon publication as required by
law.
#9690 - Consideration of Amendments to Chapter 24 Article IV and V of the Grand
Island City Code Relative to the City Tree Ordinance
Parks & Recreation Director Todd McCoy reported that the City Tree Board has reviewed and
approved the proposed changes to the City Tree Ordinance.
Motion by Donaldson, second by Paulick to approve Ordinance #9690.
City Clerk Pro-Tem: Ordinance #9690 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 Pro-Tem: Ordinance #9690 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 #9690 is declared to be lawfully adopted upon publication as required by
law.
CONSENT AGENDA: Consent Agenda items G-8 and G-17 (Resolution #2018-141 and #2018-
150) were removed for further discussion. Motion by Minton, second by Fitzke to approve the
Consent Agenda excluding items G-8 and G-17. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion
adopted.
Approving Minutes of May 8, 2018 City Council Re�ular Meeting.
#2018-135 - A�roving Preliminary Plat for Fonner View Estates Subdivision. It was noted that
William H. Barge, owner, had submitted the Preliminary Plat for Fonner View Estates
Subdivision located south of Stolley Park Road and west of Stuhr Road for the purpose of
creating 71ots on 34.848 acres.
#2018-136 - Approving Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for Bosselville Fourth
Subdivision. It was noted that Bosselman Travel Centers, Inc., owner, had submitted the Final
Plat and Subdivision Agreement for Bosselville Fourth Subdivision located south of Wood River
Road and west of Bosselman Avenue for the purpose of creating 21ots on 25.591 acres.
#2018-137 - Approvin� Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for Cop�per Creek Estates Tenth
Subdivision. It was noted that Guarantee Group, LLC, owner, had submitted the Final Plat and
Subdivision Agreement for Copper Creek Estates Tenth Subdivision located south of Indian
Grass Road between Buffalo Grass Street and Brome Grass Street for the purpose of creating 9
lots on 2.08 acres.
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#2018-138 - A�roving Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for Fugate Subdivision. It was
noted that J. Larry Fugate, owner, had submitted the Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for
Fugate Subdivision located north of State Street and east of Diers Avenue for the purpose of
creating 21ots on 1.44 acres.
#2018-139 - Approving Appointment of Travis Burdett, Assistant Utilities Director as Alternate
Representative to Nebraska Municipal Power Pool Members Council.
#2018-140 - Approvin� an Amendment to the Contract with Sol Systems, LLC for Solar Ener�v.
#2018-141 - Approving Concurrence of Bid Award to The Diamond En ing eering Company of
Grand Island, Nebraska for Stolley Park Road Reconfi�uration. Public Works Director John
Collins reported that the Federal share for the concrete pavement repair portion of the project
would be payable at a 90% maximum of the eligible and participating costs, up to but not
exceeding the capped amount of $860,210.65. The project estimate was $1,820,240.16,
consisting of an estimated City share of $364,215.29; of which $89,324.37 had been expended to
date.
Motion by Nickerson, second by Paulick to approve Resolution #2018-141. Upon roll call vote,
all voted aye. Motion adopted.
#2018-142 - Approving Request from Grand Island Area Sports Council for Permission to Use
City Streets and State Highway for the 2018 Tri-City Triathlon.
#2018-143 - A�proving Memorandum of A�reement with the Grand Island Area Metropolitan
Planning Organization Relating to Public Transit Plannin�.
#2018-144 - A�roving Government Services Administration (GSA) Contract Purchase for One
(1) Global Positioning Svstem for the En in� eering Division of the Public Works Department
from Seiler Instrument & Manufacturin� Company, Inc. of Omaha, Nebraska in an amount of
$22,950.00.
#2018-145 - Approving Bid Award for Sanitary Sewer Manhole Flow
Monitoring/Rehabilitation; Project No. 2018-WWTP-2 with The Diamond En ing eering
Company of Grand Island, Nebraska in an Amount of $205,966.99.
#2018-146 - A�roving Amendment No. 2 for En ing eerin� Consulting Services Related to
S�camore Street Underpass Rehabilitation with Alfred Benesch & Company of Lincoln,
Nebraska in an Amount not to exceed $214,716.00 and a Revised Contract Amount of
$499,838.00
#2018-147 - A�proving Purchase of CUES Televising Equipment for the Collection Crew of the
Wastewater Division of the Public Works D�artment from Municipal Pipe Tool Company, LLC
of Hudson, Iowa in and Amount of $49,036.96.
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#2018-148 - A� rp oving Purchase of Webb Road and State Street Traffic Si n� al Equipment for
the Streets Division of the Public Works De�artment from Mobotrex of Davenport, Iowa in an
Amount of $26,085.00.
#2018-149 - Approving Change No. 2 for Veteran's Athletic Complex Expansion Project with
Nemaha Landscape Construction, Inc. from Lincoln, Nebraska for an Increase of $20,915.93 and
a Revised Contract Amount of $5,620,170.93.
#2018-150 - AUproving Proposal for Lions Club Park Plavground Structure with Crouch
Recreation of Omaha, Nebraska in an Amount of $150,000.00. Parks and Recreation Director
Todd McCoy reported that Lions Park was identified as an area of need for updating and
qualified for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) support. The existing playground
equipment at Lions Park was outdated and not handicap accessible. The plan was to utilize
CDBG funding to replace the existing playground with new ADA accessible equipment and
safety surfacing.
Motion by Nickerson, second by Donaldson to approve Resolution #2018-150. Upon roll call
vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
RESOLUTION:
#2018-151 - Consideration of A�proving CRA Area #26 Blighted and Substandard Stud�
28.42 Acres located South of Capital Avenue West of the Central Nebraska Railroad Line (Fred
Ho e. This item was related to the aforementioned Public Hearing. Virgil Harden representing
Grand Island Public Schools spoke regarding the taxes the school system received from the State
of Nebraska. They were receiving fewer taxes than they did eight years ago. Fred Hoppe
explained why he needed TIF for this project when Habitat for Humanity next door didn't. He
stated Habitat for Humanity was a non-profit with donations and volunteer work for their
building project.
Motion by Paulick, second by Minton to approve Resolution #2018-151. Upon roll call vote,
Councilmembers Paulick, Minton, Fitzke, Donaldson, Jones, Stelk, and Nickerson voted aye.
Councilmember Haase voted no. Councilmember Steele abstained. Motion adopted.
PAYMENT OF CLAIMS:
Motion by Minton, second by Fitzke to approve the payment of claims for the period of May 9,
2018 through May 22, 2018 for a total amount of $5,273,532.02. Upon roll call vote,
Councilmembers Minton, Steele, Fitzke, Donaldson, Haase, Jones, Stelk, and Nickerson voted
aye. Councilmember Paulick abstained. Motion adopted.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 8:16 p.m.
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City Clerk Pro Tem