01/22/2019 MinutesCITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
January 22, 2019
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 January 22, 2019. Notice of the meeting was given in The Grand Island Independent
on January 16, 2019.
Mayor Roger G. Steele called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The following City Council
members were present: Mike Paulick, Jeremy Jones, Jason Conley, Vaughn Minton, Clay
Schutz, Julie Hehnke, Mitch Nickerson, and Chuck Haase. Councilmembers Michelle Fitzke and
Mark Stelk were 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 Nathan Frew, Abundant Life Christian Center, 3411 West
Faidley Avenue followed by the PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS:
Recognition of Randy Leiser, Electric Underground Superintendent for 30 Years of Service with
the Citv of Grand Island. The Mayor and City Council recognized Electric Underground
Superintendent Randy Leiser for 30 years of service with the City of Grand Island. Utilities
Director Tim Luchsinger commented and thanked Mr. Leiser for his service to the City of Grand
Island. Mr. Leiser was present for the recognition.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Public Hearin o� n Acquisition of Utilitv Easement - 3551 N. Highwav 281 - Levering, Utilities
Director Tim Luchsinger reported that acquisition of a utility easement located at 3551 N.
Highway 281 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 re-route the existing three-phase overhead power line and install a pad-mounted
transformer to provide service to the upgraded building for Grones Outdoor Power. Staff
recommended approval. No public testimony was heard.
Public Hearin og n Acyuisition of Utilitv Easement - 2004 N. Wheeler - Holiday Gardens I, LLC.
Utilities Director Tim Luchsinger reported that acquisition of a utility easement located at 2004
N. Wheeler was needed in order to have access to install, upgrade, mai�tain, and repair power
appurtenances, including water lines. This easement would allow the Utilities Department to
install, access, operate and maintain the water main infrastructure at this location. Staff
recommended approval. No public testimony was heard.
Public Hearin o� n Rec�uest to Rezone Property located South of Craig Drive, East of Mansfield
Road. North of 13th Street and West of North Road from R-1 — Suburban Residential to R-2
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Low Density Residential and R-3 Medium Density Residential (Rhoads Enterprises, Inc.).
Regional Planning Director Chad Nabity reported that Josh Rhoads with Horizon Builders has an
option to purchase Lot 2 of B and M Estates Subdivision for residential development and had
requested a zoning change on the property. He was requesting that the zoning on the north and
west ends of the property be changed to R2 Low Density Residential, the same zoning district
that was immediately adjacent to that property and that the south portion of the property along
13th Street be changed to R3 Medium Density Residential. Staff recommended approval. Josh
Rhoads, 414 Westwood Circle spoke in support. Darrell Nelson, 4051 Craig Drive spoke in
support but had some concerns. Mark Hansen, 4075 Craig Drive spoke in support. No further
public testimony was heard.
Public Hearin� on Amendments to the Grand Island City Code Section 36-96 Off Street Parking
Requirements and the Addition of Section 36-107 Public Facilities. Regional Planning Director
Chad Nabity reported that at the January 8, 2019 Grand Island City Council meeting, Council
voted to disband Parking District 1 in Downtown Grand Island. Parking District 1 was
referenced in the off street parking regulation section of Chapter 36. The proposed change
replaces that reference with the boundary description of the parking district. The second change
had been suggested to insure that the City can build city owned and operated facilities in any
zoning district. Staff recommended approval. No public testimony was heard.
Public Hearin� on Amendment to the Redevelopment Plan for CRA No. 1 located at 411 West
3rd Street (Paramount Development, LLC� Regional Planning Director Chad Nabity reported
that Paramount Development LLC had submitted an application for tax increment financing to
aid in the redevelopment of property on the first floor of the westerly portion of the old Sears
building at 411 West 3`d Street. The proposal would redevelop 6500 square feet of property on
the main floor of the building for commercial and residential space including one handicapped
accessible apartment. Staff had prepared a redevelopment plan for this property consistent with
the TIF application. Staff recommended approval. Zach Butz, 308 North Locust Street spoke in
support. Scott Schleicher, 4063 Craig Drive spoke in opposition. 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:
#9719 - Consideration of Approving Request to Rezone Property located South of Craig
Drive, East of Mansfield Road, North of 13th Street and West of North Road from R-1 —
Suburban Residential to R-2 Low Density Residential and R-3 Medium Density
Residential (Rhoads Enterprises, Inc.)
#9720 - Consideration of Approving Amendments to the Grand Island City Code Section
36-96 Off Street Parking Requirements and the Addition to Section 36-107 Public
Facilities
#9721 - Consideration of Creation of Sanitary Sewer District No. 543; Willow Street
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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.
#9719 - Consideration of Approving Request to Rezone Property located South of Craig
Drive, East of Mansfield Road, North of 13th Street and West of North Road from R-1 —
Suburban Residential to R-2 Low Density Residential and R-3 Medium Density
Residential (Rhoads Enterprises, Inc.)
This item was related to the aforementioned Public Hearing. Mr. Nabity explained the
differences between R-1, R-2 and R-3 zones and what could be built on each zone. Discussion
was held regarding parking requirement and the types of housing that could be built for each of
those zones.
Motion by Paulick, second by Minton to approve Ordinance #9719.
City Clerk: Ordinance #9719 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 #9719 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 Steele: By reason of the roll call votes on first reading and then upon second and final
readings, Ordinance #9719 is declared to be lawfully adopted upon publication as required by
law.
#9720 - Consideration of Approving Amendments to the Grand Island City Code Section
36-96 Off Street Parking Requirements and the Addition to Section 36-107 Public
Facilities
This item was related to the aforementioned Public Hearing.
Motion by Minton, second by Jones to approve Ordinance #9720.
City Clerk: Ordinance #9720 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 #9720 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 Steele: By reason of the roll call votes on first reading and then upon second and final
readings, Ordinance #9720 is declared to be lawfully adopted upon publication as required by
law.
#9721 - Consideration of Creation of Sanitary Sewer District No. 543; Willow Street
Public Works Director John Collins reported that a request had been received for the creation of
a Sanitary Sewer District. The boundary for the proposed district was selected in order to serve
an area previously unserved that was located north of 4�` Street, east of Congdon Avenue.
Sanitary sewer was requested in this area in 2003 and again in September 2017. The proposed
district boundary would eliminate around fifteen (15) septic tanks and provide sanitary service to
approximately twenty-one (21) lots. Staff recommended approval.
Discussion was held regarding this being an assessment district instead of a tap district and the
cost to the property owners.
Motion by Minton, second by Hehnke to approve Ordinance #9721.
City Clerk: Ordinance #9721 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 #9721 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 Steele: By reason of the roll call votes on first reading and then upon second and final
readings, Ordinance #9721 is declared to be lawfully adopted upon publication as required by
law.
CONSENT AGENDA: Consent Agenda item G-3 was pulled from the agenda for further
discussion. Motion by Jones, second by Paulick to approve the Consent Agenda excluding item
G-3. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
Approvin� Minutes of January 8, 2019 Citv Council Regular Meeting_
Approving Minutes of Januarv 15, 2019 City Council Study Session.
Approving Request from Luz Elena Castillo Rodriquez, 647 E. Meves for Liquor Manager
Designation for Fiesta Latina, 2815 South Locust Street. City Clerk RaNae Edwards reported
staff recommended approval of the application.
Motion by Nickerson, second by Hehnke to approve the request. Upon roll call vote, all voted
aye. Motion adopted.
Approving Councilmember Appointments to Boards and Commissions.
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#2019-28 - Approving Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for Brach's Seventh Subdivision. It
was noted that Kirk and Tanya Hansen, owners, had submitted the Final Plat and Subdivision
Agreement for Brach's Seventh Subdivision located south of LaMar Avenue and west of
Harrison Street for the purpose of creating 1 lot on 0.97 acres of land.
#2019-29 - Approvin�Acquisition of Utility Easement - 3551 N. Highwav 281 — Levering.
#2019-30 - Approving Acquisition of Utilitv Easement - 2004 N. Wheeler - Holiday Gardens I,
LLC.
#2019-31 - Approvin� Bid Award for Bottom Ash and Boiler Industrial Cleanin�- Spring 2019
Outage with Me_ylan Enterprises, Inc. of Omaha, Nebraska in an Amount of $156,178.27.
#2019-32 - Ap rovin� Certificate of Final Completion for Water Main Project 2018-W-3 -
Golden Age Subdivision with Van Kirk Brothers Contracting of Sutton, Nebraska.
#2019-33 - Approving the Setting of the Board of Equalization Date Hearing for Lot One - Rowe
Second Subdivision in Water Main District 421 T for Februarv 26, 2019.
#2019-34 - A�proving A�reement with En ine�er'ing and Research International, Inc. of Savov,
Illinois for 2019 Pavement Condition Assessment in an Amount of $154,542.55.
#2019-35 - Approving Agreement with Iteris, Inc. of Lincoln, Nebraska for 2019 Signal Timing
Project in an Amount of $77,346.91.
#2019-36 - Approving State Bid Award for a Skid Loader for the Parks Division of the Parks &
Recreation Department with Central Nebraska Bobcat of Grand Island, Nebraska in an Amount
of $70,991.61.
#2019-37 - Approving State Bid Award for Two (2) 72 Inch Turf Mowers for the Parks Division
of the Parks & Recreation Department with Grand Kubota of Grand Island, Nebraska in an
Amount of $40,412.42.
#2019-38 - A�proving Contract for Concession Stand Operations for the SoftbalUBaseball Fields
at the Veterans Athletic Field East Complex with Rathjen & Son Enterprises, Inc. DBA The
Snow of Grand Island, Nebraska.
#2019-39 - Approvin� Contract to Provide and Install New Commercial Pool Heaters at Island
Oasis Water Park with Island Indoor Climate of Grand Island, Nebraska in an Amount of
$81,440.00.
#2019-40 - Approving First Amendment to Interlocal Agreement with Hall Countv Regarding
Library Services to Hall County Residents.
#2019-41 - A�provin� Purchase of Luminaire Poles, ACSR Wire and Accessories with RESCO
of Middleton Wisconsin in an Amount of $45,474.00; Husker Electric of Lincoln, Nebraska in
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an Amount of $14,560.00; WESCO of Des Moines, Iowa in an Amount of $53,47830; and
Dutton-Lainson of Hastings, Nebraska in an Amount of $12,232.00.
RESOLUTIONS:
#2019-42 - Consideration of A�provin� Amendment to the Redevelopment Plan for CRA No. 1
located at 411 West 3rd Street (Paramount Development, LLC). This item was related to the
aforementioned Public Hearing. Staff recommended approval.
Discussion was held regarding the amount of the TIF Bond on this project. Eligible expenditures
would be tracked. No other funding had been applied for on this project.
Motion by Hehnke, second by Minton to approve Resolution #2019-42. Upon roll call vote, a11
voted aye. Motion adopted.
#2019-43 - Consideration of Approving Additional Staff to Operate the Expanded Veterans
Athletic Field Complex. Parks and Recreation Director Todd McCoy reported that in order to
maintain the new facilities at the Veterans Athletic Field Complex, the Parks Department was
requesting the addition of One (1) Full-time Park Maintenance Worker, One (1) Six Month
Seasonal Park Worker, and Two (2) Three Month Seasonal Park Workers. The estimated
personnel expense for 2019 would be $56,678.00 because the facility would operate less than a
full year. Staff recommended approval.
Finance Director Pat Brown answered questions regarding vacancies in the Parks budget.
Funding for the extra employees was mentioned. Parks Superintendent Barry Burrows
commented on the sports programs lasting longer each year which didn't give the employee's
time to do other projects that could be done in the winter.
City Administrator Marlan Ferguson commented on the 20 parks in the City and the need to keep
them up. Mentioned was the Food & Beverage Tax that could be used for Parks projects.
Motion by Minton, second by Nickerson to approve Resolution #2019-43. Upon roll call vote, all
voted aye. Motion adopted.
PAYMENT OF CLAIMS:
Motion by Minton, second by Hehnke to approve the payment of claims for the period of
January 9, 2019 through January 22, 2019 for a total amount of $5,380,678.66. Upon roll call
vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 8:42 p.m.
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RaNae Edwards
City Clerk