10/09/2018 MinutesCITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
October 9, 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 October 9, 2018. Notice of the meeting was given in The Grand Island Independent on
October 3, 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, Julie Hehnke,
Linna Dee Donaldson, Michelle Fitzke, Vaughn Minton, and Roger Steele. Councilmember
Mike Paulick 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 Jason Warriner, Abundant Life Christian Center, 3411 West
Faidley Avenue followed by the PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS:
Reco�nition of Larry Christensen Electric Distribution Supervisor with the Utilities Department
for 45 Years of Service with the City of Grand Island. The Mayor and City Council recognized
Electric Distribution Supervisor Larry Christensen for his 45 years of service to the City of
Grand Island. Mr. Christensen was present for the recognition.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Public Hearin� on Acquisition of Public Right-of-Way in Ponderosa Lake Estates Subdivision
(Parcel No. 400329832 400329883 400329921) and Ponderosa Villa�e Subdivision (ParcelNo.
400428806). Public Works Director John Collins reported that the developer of the Grand Island
Regional Hospital location had worked with affected property owners for dedication of necessary
public right-of-way to allow public access to such area. Staff recommended approval. No public
testimony was heard.
CONSENT AGENDA: Motion by Stelk, second by Donaldson to approve the Consent Agenda.
Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
Approving Minutes of September 25, 2018 City Council Regular Meetin�.
#2018-290 - Approving Final Plat and Subdivision A�reement for Cedar Knoll Subdivision. It
was noted that Douglas Jensen, owner, had submitted the Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement
for Cedar Knoll Subdivision located north of Capital Avenue and west of Webb Road for the
purpose of creating 1 lot on 1 acre of land.
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#2018-291 - A�proving A�reement for Preliminary En ing eering Services for Five Points
Intersection in Grand Island with Olsson Associates, Inc. of Lincoln, Nebraska.
#2018-292 - Approving Certificate of Final Completion for Curb Ramp Project No 2018-CR-2
CDBG with Galvan Construction, Inc. of Grand Island, Nebraska.
#2018-293 - Approving Authorization for Emergency Sanitarv Sewer Manhole Repair East of
Sprin� Road on Stolley Park Road with Myers Construction Inc. of Broken Bow, Nebraska in an
Amount of $76,650.00.
#2018-294 - Approvin� Acquisition of Public Ri h� t-of-Way in Ponderosa Lake Estates
Subdivision (Parcel No. 400329832 400329883 400329921�and Ponderosa Village Subdivision
�Parcel No. 400428806).
#2018-295 - Approving Bid Award - Tree Trimming Project 2019-TT-1 with Leetch Tree
Service of Grand Island, Nebraska in an Amount of $148,300.00.
#2018-296 - Approving Bid Award for Shingled Roof Re�lacement & Metal Roof Repair and
Elastomeric Coating at Jackrabbit Run Golf Course with Compass Roofing of Grand Island,
Nebraska in the Amount of $13 773.59 and Scarborou�h Construction, Inc. of Grand Island,
Nebraska in an Amount of $15,281.26. �
#2018-297 - Approvin� Purchase and Deliverv of Infield Soil Conditioner — Ashley Park from
GIX Logistics from Grand Island, Nebraska in an Amount of $40,000.00.
#2018-298 - Approving Purchase of a 3/4 Ton Pickup for the Cemetery Division of the Parks &
Recreation Department from Sid Dillon Ford Inc. of Ceresco Nebraska in an Amount of
$38,119.00.
#2018-299 - Approving Amended and Restated Interlocal A�reement with the Central District
Health Department to Include the City of Aurora.
RESOLUTIONS:
#2018-300 - Consideration of A�proving Chan eg s to Speed Limit Resolution No. 2016-262.
Public Works Director John Collins reported that with the recent passing of LB 1009, the
Nebraska Department of Transportation contacted Public Works Engineering staff regarding an
increase of speed limit on US Highways 34/281. Staff recommended approval.
Discussion was held regarding the speed limits on South Locust Street and Highway 281.
Motion by Jones, second by Minton to approve Resolution #2018-300. Upon roll call vote, all
voted aye. Motion adopted.
#2018-301 — Consideration of A�proving Turbine Generator Warrantv Investi�ation. Utilities
Director Tim Luchsinger reported that a major inspection and overhaul of the turbine generator
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at the Platte Generating Station was performed every five years. The overhaul was completed in
the fall of 2017. The work completed by Reliable Turbine Services in 2017 was warranted for 1
year. During the last year plant engineers discovered three issues that could fall under the
warranty. Reliable Turbine Services developed a scope of work that would investigate the issues.
They would perform this work during the fall outage that was scheduled to start October 11,
2018. The proposed scope of work was based on the standard rates and estimated hours. This
work was not to exceed $222,060.00. If during the investigation the work was found to be under
warranty there would be no charges to the City of Grand Island Utilities. Staff recommended
approval.
Motion by Donaldson, second by Fitzke to approve Resolution #2018-301. Upon roll call vote,
all voted aye. Motion adopted.
PAYMENT OF CLAIMS:
Motion by Minton, second by Nickerson to approve the payment of claims for the period of
September 26, 2018 through October 9, 2018 for a total amount of $4,068,781.62. Upon roll call
vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 7:28 p.m.
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RaNae Edwards
City Clerk