06/26/2018 MinutesI
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CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
June 26, 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 June 26, 2018. Notice of the meeting was given in The Grand Island Independent on
June 20, 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, Chuck Haase, Julie Hehnke, Linna Dee
Donaldson, Michelle Fitzke, Vaughn Minton, Roger Steele and Mike Paulick. Councilmember
Jeremy Jones was absent. 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.
INVOCATION was given by Pastor Bill Schroeder, Messiah Lutheran Church, 708 North
Locust Street followed by the PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
BOARD OF EQUALIZATION: Motion by Minton, second by Nickerson to adjourn to the
Board of Equalization. Motion adopted.
#2018-BE-4 - Consideration of Determining Benefits for Fonner Park Business Improvement
District. Interim Finance Director William Clingman reported that Fonner Park Business
Improvement District was created by Ordinance No. 9622 on February 14, 2017. The 2018-2019
Budget provides for special assessments in the amount of $9.535 per front footage for a total of
$47,025.46. Staff recommended approval for the City Council to determine the benefits of the
District.
Motion by Paulick, second by Steele to approve Resolution #2018-BE-4. Upon roll call vote, all
voted aye. Motion adopted.
#2018-BE-5 - Consideration of Determining Beneiits for South Locust Business Improvement
District. Interim Finance Director William Clingman reported that South Locust Street Business
Improvement District was created by Ordinance No. 9623 on February 14, 2017. The 2018-2019
Budget provides for special assessments in the amount of $9.215 per front footage for a total of
$90,787.15. Staff recommended approval for the City Council to determine the benefits of the
District.
Motion by Paulick, second by Steele to approve Resolution #2018-BE-5. Upon roll call vote, all
voted aye. Motion adopted.
RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION: Motion by Minton, second by Stelk to return to Regular
Session. Motion adopted.
Page 2, City Council Regular Meeting, June 26, 2018
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Public Hearin og n Request from MTE LLC dba S�ortsman's Bar, 501 N. Pine Street for a Class
"C" Liquor License. City Clerk RaNae Edwards reported that an application for a Class "C"
Liquor License had been received from MTE, LLC dba Sportsman's Bar, 501 N. Pine Street. Ms.
Edwards presented the following exhibits for the record: application submitted to the Liquor
Control Commission and received by the City on May 30, 2018; notice to the general public of
date, time, and place of hearing published on June 16, 2018; notice to the applicant of date, time,
and place of hearing mailed on May 30, 2018; along with Chapter 4 of the City Code. Staff
recommended approval contingent upon final inspections. No public testimony was heard.
Public Hearing on Request from the City of Grand Island for a Conditional Use Permit for a
Radio Tower for 911 Dispatch located at 1210 N. North Road. Building Department Director
Craig Lewis reported that Jon Rosenlund representing the City of Grand Island Emergency
Operations Center had submitted an application to allow for the construction of a 90 foot lattice
telecommunication tower with a 7 foot antenna for a total height of 97 feet located at 1210 N.
North Road. Staff recommended approval. No public testimony was heard.
Public Hearing on Annexation of Propert� located at 158 W. Wildwood Drive (Rief Acres
Subdivision). Regional Planning Director Chad Nabity reported that Catherine Miller, Personal
Representative of the Estate of David H. Rief, as owner of the property submitted a plat of Rief
Acres Subdivision an Addition to the City of Grand Island. Staff recommended approval. No
public testimony was heard.
Public Hearing on Annexation of Property located at 3554 W. Wildwood Drive (Knuth Acres
Subdivision). Regional Planning Director Chad Nabity reported that Larry J. and Karen L.
Knuth, as owners of the property submitted a plat of Knuth Acres Subdivision an Addition to the
City of Grand Island. Staff recommended approvaL No public testimony was heard.
Public Hearing on Acquisition of Sanitarv Sewer Easements in Stehr's Subdivision (A O M
Machinin�, LLC- 2304 Seedling Mile Access Road). Public Works Director John Collins
reported that acquisition of a sanitary sewer easement located at 2304 Seedling Mile Access
Road was needed to allow access for the construction, operation, maintenance, extension, repair,
replacement, and removal of the sanitary sewer main within the easement. Staff recommended
approval. No public testimony was heard.
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#9686 - Consideration of Annexation of Property Located at the Southwest Corner of
North Road and 13th Street (Proposed for Platting as Hanover Third Subdivision) (Third
Reading)
Motion by Donaldson, second by Paulick to approve Ordinance #9686 on third and final reading.
Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
Page 3, City Council Regular Meeting, June 26, 2018
#9687 - Consideration of Annexation of Property Located at 2224 South Stuhr Road
(Proposed for Platting as Fonner View Estates Subdivision) (Third Reading) This item
was pulled from the agenda at the request of the applicant, William H. Barge.
#9691 - Consideration of Annexation of Property Located at 158 W. Wildwood Drive
(Rief Acres Subdivision) (First Reading)
This item was related to the aforementioned Public Hearing.
Motion by Steele, second by Stelk to approve Ordinance #9691 on first reading only. Upon roll
call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
#9692 - Consideration of Annexation of Property located at 3554 W. Wildwood Drive
(Knuth Acres Subdivision) (First Reading)
This item was related to the aforementioned Public Hearing.
Motion by Stelk, second by Fitzke to approve Ordinance #9692 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:
#9693 - Consideration of Approving Assessments for Fonner Park Business Improvement
District
#9694 - Consideration of Approving Assessments for South Locust Business
Improvement District
#9695 - Consideration of Repealing Prior Parking Regulation Ordinances
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.
#9693 - Consideration of Approving Assessments for Fonner Park Business Improvement
District
This item was related to the aforementioned Board of Equalization.
Motion by Donaldson, second by Minton to approve Ordinance No. 9693.
City Clerk: Ordinance #9693 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.
Page 4, Ciry Council Regulaz Meeting, 7une 26, 2018
City Clerk: Ordinance #9693 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 #9693 is declared to be lawfully adopted upon publication as required by
law.
#9694 - Consideration of Approving Assessments for South Locust Business
Improvement District
This item was related to the aforementioned Board of Equalization.
Motion by Paulick, second by Fitzke to approve Ordinance No. 9694.
City Clerk: Ordinance #9694 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 #9694 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 #9694 is declared to be lawfully adopted upon publication as required by
law.
#9695 - Consideration of Repealing Prior Parking Regulation Ordinances
Public Works Director John Collins reported that the Engineering Division of the Public Works
Department had completed a review of various parking regulations within the City and found a
mixture of ordinances and resolutions created over the years. In order to avoid conflicts it was
requested that the City Council repeal any and all ordinances and resolutions. Staff
recommended approval.
Mr. Collins answered questions concerning notifying the public regarding the changes to
parking.
Motion by Donaldson, second by Hehnke to approve Ordinance No. 9695.
City Clerk: Ordinance #9695 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 #9695 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.
Page 5, City Council Regulaz Meeting, June 26, 2018
Mayor Jensen: By reason of the roll call votes on first reading and then upon second and final
readings, Ordinance #9695 is declared to be lawfully adopted upon publication as required by
law.
CONSENT AGENDA: Consent Agenda item G-9 (Resolution #2018-176) was pulled from the
agenda. Consent Agenda item G-23 (Resolution #2018-190) was removed for further discussion.
Motion by Paulick, second by Stelk to approve the Consent Agenda excluding item G-9. Upon
roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
Approving Minutes of June 12, 2018 City Council Regular Meeting_
A� rovin�Minutes of June 19, 2018 City Council Studv Session.
A� roving Re-Appointments of Ron Depue and Brad Bauer to the Occupational Tax Oversi�ht
(Food & Beverage) Committee.
#2018-171 - Approving Request from MTE, LLC dba Sportsman's Bar, 501 N. Pine Street for a
Class "C" Liquor License and Liquor Mana e� r Designation for Mikvle Thorne, 301 North Sth
Street.
#2018-172 - A� rovin� Final Plat and Subdivision A�reement for Carey Subdivision. It was
noted that William & Kristine Carey, owners, had submitted the Final Plat and Subdivision
Agreement for Carey Subdivision located north of Bismark Road and west of Stuhr Road for the
purpose of creating 21ots on 4.695 acres.
#2018-173 - A� rp ovin� Final Plat and Subdivision A�reement for Co�per Creek Estates
Eleventh Subdivision. It was noted that the Guarantee Group, LLC, owner, had submitted the
Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for Copper Creek Estates Eleventh Subdivision located
south of Indian Grass Road and west of Brome Grass Drive for the purpose of creating 8 lots on
1.71 acres.
#2018-174 - Approvin� Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for Copper Creek Estates Twelfth
Subdivision. It was noted that the Guarantee Group, LLC, owner, had submitted the Final Plat
and Subdivision Agreement for Copper Creek Estates Twelfth Subdivision located south of
Indian Grass Road and east of Switch Grass Street for the purpose of creating 8 lots on 1.88
acres.
#2018-174 - Approving Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for Copper Creek Estates
Thirteenth Subdivision. It was noted that the Guarantee Group, LLC, owner, had submitted the
Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for Copper Creek Estates Thirteenth Subdivision located
south of Indian Grass Road and to the west and east of Buffalo Grass Road for the purpose of
creating 13 lots on 3.37 acres.
#2018-176 - Approving Final Plat and Subdivision A�reement for Fonner View Estates
Subdivision. This item was pulled from the agenda at the request of the applicant, William H.
Barge.
Page 6, City Council Regulaz Meeting, June 26, 2018
#2018-177 - A�proving Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for Hanover Third Subdivision. It
was noted that Raymond O' Connor, The Meadows Apartment Homes, LLC, owner, had
submitted the Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for Hanover Third Subdivision located
south of 13th Street and west of North Road for the purpose of creating 41ots on 20.063 acres.
#2018-178 - Approving Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for Prairieview Plaza Subdivision.
It was noted that 4.0 Investments, LLC, by Gordon Glade, owner, had submitted the Final Plat
and Subdivision Agreement for Prairieview Plaza Subdivision located north of Husker Highway,
west of James Road and east of Prairieview Street for the purpose of creating 4 lots on 6.359
acres.
#2018-179 - A�proving Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for RCI Subdivision. It was noted
that Yogeshbhai Bhakta, Manish Bhatt, Mukesh Bhakta, Members RIGI Hospitality, LLC,
owners, had submitted the Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for RCI Subdivision located
west of Midaro Drive and east of South Locust Street for the purpose of creating 21ots on 4.599
acres.
#2018-180 - Approving Chan�e Order #1 - Substation F Wall Replacement with Superior
Concrete Products of Euless, Texas for a Reduction of $3,000.00 and a Revised Contract
Amount of $366,953.50.
#2018-181 - A�provin� Bid Award for PVC Conduit, Fittings, PME Cabinets, Pole Mount
Switches, Poles & Miscellaneous Items with Gravbar of Jefferson City, Missouri in an Amount
of $78,154.78; Kriz Davis of Grand Island, Nebraska in an Amount of $35,874.00; Resco of
Ankenp, Iowa in an Amount of $162,284.50; Dutton-Lainson of Hastings, Nebraska in an
Amount of $132,200.00; and Husker Electric of Lincoln, Nebraska in an Amount of $8,423.70.
#2018-182 - Approving Change Orders #1 and #2 for the Gas Turbine #3 Modified Hot Gas Path
Inspection at Burdick Station with General Electric International, Inc. of Omaha, Nebraska for an
Increase of $50,878.83 and a Revised Contract Amount of $545,139.83.
#2018-183 - Approvin��e Order #1 for Water Main Project 2018-W-1 - 17th Street
between Broadwell Avenue and Elm Street with Myers Construction, Inc. of Broken Bow,
Nebraska for an Increase of $26 474 49 and a Revised Contract Amount of $394 598.33.
#2018-184 - Approvin� the Letter of A�reement LChan�e Order #1) with JK Energy Consultin�,
LLC of Lincoln, Nebraska for an Increase of $10,000.00 and a Revised Contract Amount of
$71,500.00.
#2018-185 - A�proving Bid Award for William Street Paving Improvements; Project No. 2018-
P-7 with The Diamond En ing eering Companv of Grand Island, Nebraska in an Amount of
$153,283.75.
#2018-186 - A�roving Acquisition of Sanitar�Sewer Easements in Stehr's Subdivision �A O M
Machining, LLG 2304 Seedlin� Mile Access Road).
Page 7, City Council Regulaz Meeting, June 26, 2018
#2018-187 - A�roving Change Order No. 1 for Sanitary Sewer Manhole Flow
Monitoring/Rehabilitation; Project No. 2018-WWTP-2 with The Diamond En ing eering
� Company of Grand Island, Nebraska for an Increase of $29,488.62 and a Revised Contract
Amount of $235,455.61.
#2018-188 - A�roving Change Order No. 3 for Sanitary Sewer Collection S s�
Rehabilitation — Various Locations; Project No. 2017-S-2A with The Diamond En in� eering
Compariyo uf Grand Island, Nebraska for an Increase of $37,339.32 and a Revised Contract
Amount of $386,352.1 l.
#2018-189 - Approvin� Authorization for Emergency Sanitary Sewer Repair at Division Street
and Locust Street with Mvers Construction, Inc. of Broken Bow, Nebraska in an Amount of
$74,930.00.
#2018-190 - Approving Updated Parking Regulations. Motion by Nickerson, second by Minton
to approve Resolution #2018-190. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
#2018-191 - A�proving Authorization for Emergency Sanitary Sewer Repair on the North
Interceptor- Seedling Mile Road Area with Mvers Construction, Inc. of Broken Bow, Nebraska
in an Amount of $438,456.00
#2018-192 - A�proving Amendment No. 11 to the A�reement for Professional En ing eerin�
Services entitled "Wastewater Treatment Plant and Collection System Rehabilitation" with Black
& Veatch of Kansas Citv, Missouri at no cost.
#2018-193 - A�proving A�plication for the Nebraska Public Transportation Assistance Program
2018/2019.
#2018-194 - Approving Change Order #1 for EM911 Building Construction Septic Tank &
Debris Removal with Chief Construction of Grand Island, Nebraska for an Increase of
$4,717.00.
REQUESTS AND REFERRALS:
Consideration of Request from the City of Grand Island for a Conditional Use Permit for a Radio
Tower for 911 Dispatch located at 1210 N. North Road. This item was related to the
aforementioned Public Hearing. Emergency Management Director Jon Rosenlund answered
questions regarding co-locating. He said there would not be room for others to co-locate as they
wanted to reserve room for their own use. He stated all the required setbacks had been met for
the location of this tower.
Motion by Haase, second by Hehnke to approve the request. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye.
Motion adopted.
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RESOLUTIONS:
#2018-195 - Consideration of A�provin�A�reement with Peregrine Service, Inc. of Monroe,
Louisiana for Bill Printin� and Mailin� Services in an Amount of $34,826.00. Interim Finance
Director William Clingman reported that Request for Proposals was received from seven firms.
The evaluation committee met with three finalists for interviews. It was determined that
Peregrine Services had the most competitive pricing and experience. Staff recommended
approvaL
Mr. Clingman answered questions concerning inserts. He stated Peregrine would be able to
handle those jobs. The City would still generate the bills and send a PDF file where Peregrine
would print and mail the utility bills. Tom Stith representing Peregrine Service, Inc. answered
questions regarding mailing the bills. Mr. Clingman answered questions concerning vacating a
position.
Motion by Donaldson, second by Stelk to approve Resolution #2018-195. Upon roll call vote
Councilmembers Steele, Minton, Fitzke, Donaldson, Hehnke, Haase, Stelk, and Nickerson voted
aye. Councilmember Paulick voted no. Motion adopted.
#2018-196 - Consideration of Approvin� Proposed Ballot Lan�iage far 1/2 Cent Increase to
Sales Tax. City Administrator Marlan Ferguson reported that Nebraska State Statutes permitted
cities to increase city sales tax to a rate greater than 1'/2 percent. In order to increase the sales tax
%2 percent the council was required to pass a resolution by a vote of at least 70 percent of the
members of the council to place this on the November ballot. If this measure passed the revenue
would be used for infrastructure and would terminate in 10 years.
Zach Moul, 503 Johnson Drive representing the International Association of Firefighters (IAFF)
requested this item be postponed. He stated he would like to see the 1/2 percent Sales Tax
earmarked for Public Safety.
Cody Harry, 2652 St. Patrick Avenue stated he would like to see the money go back to the
General Fund and be used for Public Safety.
Jay Vavricek, 2729 Brentwood Blvd., spoke in opposition.
City Attorney Jerry Janulewicz commented on the ballot language which followed state statutes
as to what the funds could be used for. Public Works Director John Collins commented on
projects within the next 5 years that we would have to pay for.
Motion by Paulick, second by Stelk to approve Resolution #2018-196.
Discussion was held by Council regarding the timing of this issue and taking this to a Study
Session. Comments were made by the Council supporting the delay and having a Study Session
to educate the public and explain where the 1/2 percent Sales Tax would be used. Mr. Ferguson
stated the Wheel Tax would sunset in September of 2019.
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Motion by Nickerson, second by Steele to postpone this item to the July 17, 2018 Study Session.
Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
#2018-197 - Consideration of A�proving an Interlocal A�reement with the CRA. City
Administrator Marlan Ferguson reported that Neb. Rev. Stat. §77-27,142 required the city to be a
party to an Interlocal agreement with a political subdivision within the city creating a separate
legal or administrative entity relating to a public infrastructure project. Concurrent with a
resolution to submit to the electorate a proposal to increase the city sales tax rate, City
administration was recommending approval of an Interlocal agreement with the Grand Island
Community Redevelopment Authority. The Interlocal agreement was approved by the CRA. The
Interlocal agreement would be effective upon, and contingent upon, the City's enactment of an
ordinance increasing the sales tax rate above 1%z percent.
Motion by Nickerson, second by Stelk to postpone Resolution #2018-197 to the July 24, 2018
City Council meeting. 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 June 13,
2018 through June 26, 2018 for a total amount of $5,640,186.60. Upon roll call vote,
Councilmembers Minton, Steele, Fitzke, Donaldson, Hehnke, Haase, Stelk, and Nickerson voted
aye. Councilmember Paulick abstained. Motion adopted.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
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RaNae Edwards
City Clerk