08/14/2018 MinutesCITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
August 14, 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 August 14, 2018. Notice of the meeting was given in The Grand Island Independent
on August 8, 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, Finance Director Patrick Brown, City Attorney Jerry
Janulewicz, and Public Works Director John Collins.
INVOCATION was given by Pastor ponald Adams, Evangelical Free Church, 2609 South
Blaine Street followed by the PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Public Hearin� on Acquisition of Utility Easement at 2405 S. North Road - Chief Industries.
Utilities Director Tim Luchsinger reported that acquisition of a utility easement located at 2405
S. North 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 install, access, operate and maintain a new underground power line and related
electrical infrastructure in an area more beneficial to the City and the property owner. Staff
recommended approval. No public testimony was heard.
Public Hearing on Acquisition of Utility Easement - 3134 U.S. Highway 34 - Central
Communitv Colle�e. Utilities Director Tim Luchsinger reported that acquisition of a utility
easement located at 3134 U.S. Highway 34 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 install, access, operate and maintain the
underground power line and related equipment which provides service to the remodeled Center
for Health and Technical Sciences buildings. Staff recommended approval. No public testimony
was heard.
Public Hearin� on Acquisition of Public Utilitv/Access Easements in Desert Rose Subdivision
�3235 S Locust St- Communitv Redevelopment Authority for the City of Grand Island,
Nebraska . Public Works Director John Collins reported utility easements were needed to allow
for development in the area north of US Highway 34 and east of South Locust Street. These
easements would allow access for the construction, operation, maintenance, extension, repair,
replacement, and removal of public utilities within the area. Staff recommended approval. No
public testimony was heard.
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Public Hearing on Acquisition of Public Right-of-Way in Desert Rose Subdivision (3235 S
Locust St- Community Redevelopment Authority for the City of Grand Island, Nebraska). Public
Works Director John Collins reported acquisition of right-of-way located at 3235 South Locust
Street was needed to allow further development of the surrounding area with public access. This
acquisition also secures access to the apartment complex from Exchange Road, while preserving
the street frontage along South Locust Street and US Highway 34. Staff recommended approval.
No public testimony was heard.
Public Hearin� on Establishing Railside Business Improvement District. Assistant Finance
Director William Clingman reported that the Downtown Business Improvement District 2013
was established for a period of five years and would expire on September 30, 2018. It was
recommended to re-create the district and change the name to Railside Business Improvement
District effective October 1, 2018. Reviewed was their budget and project proposal. Staff
recommended approval. Yolanda (Jodi) Powers, 123 No. Locust Street stated she didn't like the
name change. Amos Anson, 4234 Arizona Avenue 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:
#9698 - Consideration of Vacation of Utility Easements - Lot 2, CBC Subdivision - 2405
S. North Road - Chief Industries
#9699 - Consideration of Vacation of Utility Easement - 3134 West U.S. Highway 34 -
Central Community College
#9700 - Consideration of Establishing Railside Business Improvement District
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, a11 voted aye. Motion
adopted.
#9698 - Consideration of Vacation of Utility Easements - Lot 2, CBC Subdivision - 2405
S. North Road - Chief Industries
Utilities Director Tim Luchsinger reported that an area located at 2405 S. North Road had
undergone development and the property modified, usage of parts of the easements were no
longer required. Staff recommended approval.
Motion by Paulick, second by Stelk to approve Ordinance No. 9698.
City Clerk: Ordinance #9698 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.
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City Clerk: Ordinance #9698 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 #9698 is declared to be lawfully adopted upon publication as required by
law.
#9699 - Consideration of Vacation of Utility Easement - 3134 West U.S. Highway 34 -
Central Community College
Utilities Director Tim Luchsinger reported that the easement located at 3134 West U.S. Highway
34 was no longer required and needed to be vacated for the building expansion to proceed. Staff
recommended approval.
Motion by Stelk, second by Minton to approve Ordinance No. 9699.
City Clerk: Ordinance #9699 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 #9699 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 #9699 is declared to be lawfully adopted upon publication as required by
law.
#9700 - Consideration of Establishing Railside Business Improvement District
This item was related to the aforementioned Public Hearing. Amos Anson explained how the
name was changed from Downtown BID to Railside BID.
Motion by Donaldson, second by Paulick to approve Ordinance No. 9700.
City Clerk: Ordinance #9700 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 #9700 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 #9700 is declared to be lawfully adopted upon publication as required by
law.
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CONSENT AGENDA: Motion by Paulick, second by Minton to approve the Consent Agenda.
Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
Approving Minutes of July 24, 2018 Citv Council Regular Meeting,
Approving Minutes of July 30, 2018 City Council Joint Health Meetin�
Approvin� Minutes of August 7, 2018 City Council Studv Session.
Approving Request of Fonner Park Exposition and Events Center, Inc. (Heartland Events Center)
for Ratification of Nomination and Election of Board of Directors.
Approving Re-Appointment of Doug Jensen to the Animal Advisorv Board.
#2018-225 - Approving Preliminarv and Final Plat and Subdivision A�reement for Industrial
Foundation Subdivision. It was noted that PVIPE, LLC, owner, had submitted the Preliminary
Plat, Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for Industrial Foundation Subdivision located south
of Schimmer Drive and west of Blaine Street for the purpose of creating 11 lots (preliminary) on
one outlot 57.32 acres and 61ots (final) on one outlot 21.52 acres.
#2018-226 - A�proving Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for Jensen Subdivision. It was
noted that Douglas D. Jensen, owner, had submitted the Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement
for Jensen Subdivision located north of Capital Avenue and west of Webb Road for the purpose
of creating 1 lot on 1 acre.
#2018-227 - Approvin� Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for Woodland Park 17th
Subdivision. It was noted that Hastings Ventures, LLC, owner, had submitted the Final Plat and
Subdivision Agreement for Woodland Park 17th Subdivision located south of Iowa Avenue
between Idaho and Independence Avenues for the purpose of creating 3 lots on 0.666 acres.
#2018-228 - A� roving Acquisition of Utility Easement - 2405 S. North Road - Chief Industries.
#2018-229 - Approving Acquisition of Utility Easement - 3134 U.S. Highway 34 - Central
Communit,�Colle�e.
#2018-230 - A�proving Bid Award - Four Drum Puller/Tensioner Trailer - Utilities Department,
Line Division from Brooks Brothers Trailer of Trov, Missouri in an Amount of $138,950.00.
#2018-231 - Approving Chan�e Order #1 for the Elevated Water Stora�e Tower NACE Coating
Inspection Services with REOD, LLC of Flarissant, Missouri for a not-to-exceed amount of
$31,550.00 and a Revised Contract Amount of $93,970.00.
#2018-232 - Approvin�ge Order #2 for the Composite Elevated Storage Tank Construction
with Landmark Structures of Fort Worth, Texas for an Increase of $36,640.98 and a Revised
Contract Amount of $3,593,095.98.
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#2018-233 - A�roving Bid Award for WAS Tank Blower Replacement; Project No. 2018-
WWTP-1 with Andrews Electric Co., Inc. of Geneva, Nebraska in an Amount of $111,298.00.
#2018-234 - Ap�roving Acquisition of Public Utility/Access Easements in Desert Rose
Subdivision (3235 S Locust St- Community Redevelopment Authority for the CitY of Grand
Island, Nebraska).
#2018-235 - A�proving Acquisition of Public Right-of-Way in Desert Rose Subdivision (3235 S
Locust St- Community Redevelopment Authority for the City of Grand Island, Nebraska).
#2018-236 - A�roving State Bid Award for One (1) 2018 F550 Crew Cab 4x2 Service Truck
for the Wastewater Division of the Public Works Department with Anderson Auto Group of
Lincoln, Nebraska in an Amount of $154,395.00.
#2018-237 - Approving Certificate of Final Completion for Chip Seal Project No. 2018-CS-1
with Topkote, Inc. of Yankton, South Dakota.
#2018-238 - Approving Purchase of Dell Laptop Computers and Docking Stations for Police
Fleet off State Bid from Dell Marketin�, LP of Round Rock, Texas in an Amount of $23,959.80.
#2018-239 - A�provin� Annual A�reement for Financial Software Licensin� and Support with
Tvler Technolo�ies, Inc. in an Amount of $182,689.67.
REQUEST AND REFERRALS:
Consideration of Forwarding Bli�hted and Substandard Area #27 to the Hall County Re i�
Planning Commission (Kevstone Properties� Regional Planning Director Chad Nabity reported
that Andrew Marsh has submitted a Substandard and Blight Study for one city block
approximately 2.85 acres located between Cleburn and Elm Streets for residential development.
It was his intent to rebuild on this site using TIF to cover the costs of acquisition and demolition.
Staff recommended forwarding this request to the Planning Commission.
Keith Marvin with Marvin Planning Consultants from David City, Nebraska spoke in support.
Discussion was held regarding the demolition of the house and the use of TIF financing. Andy
Marsh, 2706 Pioneer Boulevard stated he had contacted a contractor to demo the house as soon
as this was approved by the City Council.
Motion by Stelk, second by Fitzke to approve the request. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye.
Motion adopted.
RESOLUTIONS:
#2018-240 - Consideration of Approvin�Update to Resolution No. 2015-120; Designated Truck
Routes within the City of Grand Island. Public Works Director John Collins reported that
complaints of trucks engine breaking and speeding on Capital Avenue had been persistent, but
unverifiable. Public Works had analyzed this and recommended that Capital Avenue from
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Broadwell Avenue to east City limits be removed from the list of designated truck routes. Mr.
Collins stated the truck route would be changed by signage and enforced by the Police.
Motion by Paulick, second by Donaldson to approve Resolution #2018-240. Upon roll call vote,
all voted aye. Motion adopted.
#2018-196 - Consideration of A�proving Proposed Ballot Language for 1/2 Cent Increase to
Sales Tax. City Administrator Marlan Ferguson reported that Nebraska State Statutes permitted
cities to increase city sales taa� to a rate greater than 1 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 Maul, 503 Johnson Drive representing the IAFF spoke in support and stated they wanted
clarification on how the money was going to be used. Jay Vavricek, 2729 Brentwood Boulevard
and Alex Batenhorst, 112 West 19�' Street spoke in opposition.
Billy Clingman explained the restricted fund part of the ballot language. John Collins
commented on upcoming projects and the amount the City would have to pay for each.
Comments were made regaxding full disclosure/accountability of where the money was spent if
this passed.
Motion by Minton, second by Nickerson to approve Resolution #2018-196. Upon roll call vote,
all voted aye. Motion adopted.
#2018-197 - Consideration of Approving an Interlocal A�reement with the CRA. 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'/2 percent.
Jay Vavricek, 2729 Brentwood Boulevard had questions regarding the agreement. City Attorney
Jerry Janulewicz explained why this agreement was necessary.
Motion by Donaldson, second by Fitzke to approve Resolution #2018-197.
Motion by Haase, second by Nickerson to amend the agreement as to Section 3— Duration by
deleting "until both parties agree to terminate this Agreement" and add "the City Council". Upon
roll call vote, Councilmembers Steele, Minton, Fitzke, Donaldson, Hehnke, Haase, Stelk, and
Nickerson voted aye. Councilmember Paulick voted no. Motion adopted.
Upon roll call vote of the main motion, all voted aye. 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 July 25,
2018 through August 14, 2018 for a total amount of $6,532,473.90. Upon roll call vote,
Councilmembers Paulick, Steele, Minton, Fitzke, Donaldson, Hehnke, Haase, Stelk, and
Nickerson voted aye. Motion adopted.
SPECIAL ITEMS:
Discussion Concerning Proposed Fiscal Year 2018-2019 Community Redevelopment Authority
�CRA� Budget. Regional Planning Director Chad Nabity presented the 2018-2019 Community
Redevelopment Authority (CRA) budget and reviewed the responsibilities of the CRA.
Discussion was held regarding the Fire, Life Safety and Infrastructure grants.
ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION: Motion by Minton, second by Hehnke to adjourn to
Executive Session at 9:11 p.m. for the purpose of a strategy session with respect to labor
negotiations with IBEW No. 1597 Service/Clerical and Finance. Unanimously approved.
RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION: Motion by Haase, second by Nickerson to return to
Regular Session at 9:35 p.m. Unanimously approved.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 9:36 p.m.
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RaNae Edwards
City Clerk