07/23/2019 MinutesCITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
July 23, 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 July 23, 2019. Notice of the meeting was given in The Grand Island Independent on
July 17, 2019.
Mayor Roger G. Steele called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The following City Council
members were present: Mike Paulick, Michelle Fitzke, Mark Stelk, Jeremy Jones, Jason Conley,
Vaughn Minton, Julie Hehnke, Clay Schutz, Mitch Nickerson, and Chuck Haase. The following
City Officials were present: City Administrator Jerry Janulewicz, City Clerk RaNae Edwards,
Finance Director Patrick Brown, and Public Works Director John Collins.
INVOCATION was given by Pastor Gary Smith, First Presbyterian Church, 2103 West Anna
Street followed by the PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Public Hearin og n Request from EPS June, Co dba The Chocolate Bar, 116-118 West 3rd Street
for a Class "CK" Liquor License. City Clerk RaNae Edwards reported that an application for a
Class "CK" Liquor License had been received from EPS June, Co dba The Chocolate Bar, 116-
118 West 3rd Street. Ms. Edwards presented the following exhibits for the record: application
submitted to the Liquor Control Commission and received by the City on July 2, 2019; notice to
the general public of date, time, and place of hearing published on July 13, 2019; notice to the
applicant of date, time, and place of hearing mailed on July 3, 2019; along with Chapter 4 of the
City Code. Staff recommended approval contingent upon final inspections. No public testimony
was heard.
Public Hearing on CRA Area #30 Blighted and Substandard Study for 2.57 Acres located
between 4th and Sth Streets and Carey Street and Rubv Avenue (JOJA Investments, LLC).
Regional Planning Director Chad Nabity reported that JOJA Investments LLC had
commissioned a Blight and Substandard Study for proposed Redevelopment Area No. 30. This
study was for approximately 2.57 acres of property in central Grand Island between 4�' and 5�'
Streets and Ruby Street and Carey Avenue. Staff recommended approval. Heath Rinders, 2306
Apache Road spoke in support. No further public testimony was heaxd.
Public Hearing on Amendment to the Approved Residential Development Zone at Autumn Park
Third Subdivision, North of State Street and East of Ebony Lane, from RD Residential
Development to Amended RD Residential Development (Matthew Thomas). Regional Planning
Director Chad Nabity reported that an application had been made to rezone Autumn Park Third
Subdivision from RD Zone to Amended RD Zone and approve a modified development plan.
The modified plan would reduce the number of units constructed from 288 apartments in 24
buildings to 92 units including 4 single family and 88 duplex units. Staff recommended approval.
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Matt Thomas, developer, 1555 California Avenue, Turlock, California spoke in support. No
further public testimony was heard.
Public Hearin� on Vacation of Autumn Park Third Subdivision (Dana Point Development�
Regional Planning Director Chad Nabity reported that the owners of Autumn Park Third
Subdivision had requested that the City vacate the Autumn Park Third Subdivision to aid the
replatting and approval of McCoy Meadows Subdivision. This proposed development plan
would alter the layout, style and number of dwelling units substantially. This site was located
north of State Street and east of Ebony Lane in northwest Grand Island. Staff recommended
approvaL Matt Thomas, developer, 1555 California Avenue, Turlock, California 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:
#9742 - Consideration of an Amendment to the Approved Residential Development Zone
at Autumn Park Third Subdivision, North of State Street and East of Ebony Lane, from
RD Residential Development to Amended RD Residential Development (Matthew
Thomas)
#9743 - Consideration of Vacating Autumn Park Third Subdivision (Dana Point
Development)
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.
#9742 - Consideration of an Amendment to the Approved Residential Development Zone
at Autumn Park Third Subdivision, North of State Street and East of Ebony Lane, from
RD Residential Development to Amended RD Residential Development (Matthew
Thomas)
This item was related to the aforementioned Public Hearing. Matt Thomas answered questions
stating these would be rental units with four single family homes. He wanted to get started right
away but due to the weather the water table was 3' high and the area would have to be
dewatered.
Motion by Nickerson, second by Schutz to approve Ordinance #9742.
City Clerk: Ordinance #9742 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 #9742 on second and final 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.
Mayor Steele: By reason of the roll call votes on first reading and then upon second and final
readings, Ordinance #9742 is declared to be lawfully adopted upon publication as required by
law.
#9743 - Consideration of Vacating Autumn Park Third Subdivision (Dana Point
Development)
This item was related to the aforementioned Public Hearing.
Motion by Paulick, second by Minton to approve Ordinance #9743.
City Clerk: Ordinance #9743 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 #9743 on second and final 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.
Mayor Steele: By reason of the roll call votes on first reading and then upon second and final
readings, Ordinance #9743 is declared to be lawfully adopted upon publication as required by
law.
CONSENT AGENDA: Consent Agenda item G-8 (Resolution #2019-216) was pulled from the
agenda and item G-14 (Resolution #2019-222) was pulled for further discussion. Motion by
Paulick, second by Minton to approve the Consent Agenda excluding item G-14. Upon roll call
vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
Approving Minutes of July 8, 2019 City Council Joint Health Meetin�
Approvin� Minutes of July 9, 2019 Citv Council Regular Meetin Bud�et Work Session.
Approvin� Minutes of Julv 16, 2019 City Council Study Session.
Ap rp oving Re-a�pointments of Darwin Wicht, Leon Van Winkle, and Steve Meyer to the Tree
Board.
#2019-213 - Approving Request from EPS June, Co dba The Chocolate Bar, 116-118 West 3rd
Street for a Class "CK" Liquor License and Liquor Mana e� r Designation for Elizabeth Schutz,
1912 Illinois Avenue. Councilmember Schutz abstained.
#2019-214 - Approving Preliminaty Plat, Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for McCov
Meadows Subdivision. It was noted that Matthew Thomas, President of Dana Point Development
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Corp, owner, had submitted the Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for McCoy Meadows
Subdivision located north of State Street and east of Ebony Lane for the purpose of creating 48
lots on 15.02 acres.
#2019-215 - Approving Preliminarv Plat, Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for Ellin tg�on
Pointe Subdivision. It was noted that Perseverance, LLC, Andrew Eiler, owner, had submitted
the Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for Ellington Pointe Subdivision located north of 13�'
Street and west of North Road for the purpose of creating 281ots on 14.3 acres.
#2019-216 - Approving the Pro_posal for Burdick Station Maintenance Buildin� with Chief
Construction of Grand Island. Nebraska. This item was pulled from the agenda.
#2019-217 - Approving Amendment #2 to the Power Purchase Agreement with Prairie Hills
Wind, LLC.
#2019-218 - Approvin� Chan�e Order #1 - Fuel Oil Pipe and Tank Cleanin� at Burdick
Generating Station with J& L Pipeline Services, Inc. of Tipton, Iowa for an Increase of
$29,384.24 and a Revised Contract Amount of $206,935.60.
#2019-219 - Approvin� Personal Protective Equipment for the Fire Department from Central
Alabama Training Solutions in an Amount of $24,480.50
#2019-220 - Approvin� Amendment No. 1 for Transfer Station Operations and FacilitX
Improvement Studv with SCS Engineers of Omaha, Nebraska for an Increase of 20,890.00 and a
Revised Contract Amount of $81.020.00.
#2019-221 - A�proving Purchase of Slud�e Blanket Level Detectors for the Wastewater Division
of the Public Works Department from Analytical Technology, Inc. of Collegeville, Penns 1�
in an Amount of $25,690.00.
#2019-222 - Approvin� Purchase of ExecuTime Software and A�plicable Hardware from T�
Technolo�ies in an Amount of $143,276.00. Finance Director Patrick Brown reported that they
were looking into time clocks to approve the overall accuracy of the payroll and that it was
recommended by the auditors. Personnel accountability was mentioned as was the efficiency of
the time clocks.
Motion by Haase, second by Fitzke to approve Resolution #2019-222. Upon roll call vote, all
voted aye. Motion adopted.
RESOLUTIONS:
#2019-223 - Consideration of Approving CRA Area #30 Blighted and Substandard Stud�
2.57 Acres located between 4th and Sth Streets and Carey Street and Ruby Avenue (Joja
Investments, LLC). This item related to the aforementioned Public Hearing.
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Motion by Minton, second by Conley to approve Resolution #2019-223. Upon roll call vote, all
voted aye. Motion adopted.
#2019-224 - Consideration of Approving Stacp Nonhof as Interim City Attornev and
Authorizin�y Administrator Jerry Janulewicz to Represent the City of Grand Island as
Special Attorne� City Administrator Jerry Janulewicz reported that with his appointment as City
Administrator is was necessary to designate Assistant City Attorney Stacy Nonhof as Interim
City Attorney until a successor City Attorney was appointed. He also recommended that he be
authorized to represent the City of Grand Island as a special attorney so he could sign pleadings
and appear in court on behalf of the City.
Motion by Haase, second by Minton to approve Resolution
Councilmembers Haase, Nickerson, Schutz, Hehnke, Minton,
voted aye. Councilmember Paulick voted no. Motion adopted.
#2019-22,4. Upon roll call vote,
Conley, Stelk, Jones, and Fitzke
#2019-225 - Consideration of A�proving FY 2019-2020 Annual Budget for Railside Business
Improvement District and Setting Date for Board of Equalization. Finance Director Patrick
Brown reported that the City had received the 2019-2020 budget that provided for a total special
assessment of $119,985.06 within the Railside Business Improvement District. It was
recommended that the Board of Equalization on the proposed assessments be set for September
10, 2019.
Motion by Haase, second by Hehnke to approve Resolution #2019-225. 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 July
10, 2019 through July 23, 2019 for a total amount of $6,781,805.34. Upon roll call vote, all voted
aye. Motion adopted.
ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION: Motion by Minton, second by Conley to adjourn to
Executive Session at 7:35 p.m. for the purpose of a strategy session with respect to IAFF Union
negotiations. Unanimously approved.
RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION: Motion by Minton, second by Conley to return to Regular
Session at 8:02 p.m. Unanimously approved.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 8:02 p.m.
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RaNae Edwards
City Clerk
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CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL BUDGET WORK SESSION
July 23, 2019
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a Budget Work Session 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 July 23, 2019. Notice of the meeting was given in The Grand Island Independent on
July 17, 2019.
Mayor Roger G. Steele called the meeting to order at 8:03 p.m. The following City Council
members were present: Mike Paulick, Michelle Fitzke, Mark Stelk, Jeremy Jones, Jason Conley,
Vaughn Minton, Julie Hehnke, Clay Schutz, Mitch Nickerson, and Chuck Haase. The following
City Officials were present: City Administrator Jerry Janulewicz, City Clerk RaNae Edwards,
Finance Director Patrick Brown, Interim City Attorney Stacy Nonhof, and Public Works
Director John Collins.
SPECIAL ITEMS:
Discussion of FY 2019/2020 Bud�
Ca�ital Improvement & Equipment. Finance Director Patrick Brown reviewed the Capital
Improvement projects for the Public Works Department for a total of $1,000,500.00. Reviewed
were the 410 Capital Equipment Fund requests for a total of $2,833,164.00. Revenue from Sales
Tax, 210 Fund-Streets, and the General Fund totaled $3,649,500.00.
2020 Sales Tax 208 Fund CapitaL Mr. Brown reported the FY 2020 Capital Spending 208 Sales
Tax Fund was budgeted at $8,180,252. Discussion was held regarding the Fire Truck lease
payment of $209,890 to be paid off in 2022 and weather we should pay it off early. Assistant
Finance Director William Clingman stated we could not pay this off for five years.
2020 Streets 210 Fund Capital. Mr. Brown reviewed the 210 Streets Fund for a total of
$2,646,388. The revenue source for the Capital projects was from Gas/Sales Tax.
2020 Food & Bevera�e 211 Fund Expenditures. Mr. Brown reviewed the 211 Fund FY 2020
Expenditures for a total amount of $2,699,166 which would be paid for by the Food & Beverage
Occupation Tax. Parks & Recreation Director Todd McCoy commented on a list of projects to be
done. Council requested the list be sent to them. Discussion was held regarding the expansion of
the cemetery. At this point there was no funding and Council had not made a decision.
Discussion was held regarding the various loan payments and when they would be paid off.
2020 Keno — 220 Fund Expenditures. Mr. Brown stated a total of $400,000 had been budgeted
for in the 220 Fund. $200,000 for Asphalt Cemetery Roads and $200,000 for Undecided
Projects. KENO funds could only be used for Community betterment purposes.
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Discussion was held concerning online sales tax. Mr. Brown stated we were not expecting a
bump in sales tax. Reviewed was the sales tax collection. He stated we were a little behind from
last year and were not getting the refunds like last year. Motor vehicle tax was going up.
Reviewed was the General Fund 10 Year Projections — FTE Worksheet. Mentioned were
personnel costs that were driving the General Fund and that revenue was not sustainable.
Mayor Steele commented on this year being a unique year as we were negotiating two large
union contracts (IAFF and FOP) which was unusual, especially during budget discussions. He
commented on the letter he sent to Council mentioning restraint in additional FTE's at this time.
Comments were made concerning bringing projects forward without factoring in FTE's. The
reorganization of the Administration Department and Police Department were complimented and
encouraged in other departments. Mr. Brown stated we were looking at August 13, 2019 meeting
to bring FTE's and Salary ordinance forward.
Councilmember Haase agreed to the Building Department FTE but if the work goes down the
FTE would go down too. Also agreed to was the Greenhouse Seasonal requests. Councilmember
Nickerson also agreed to the Greenhouse and Cemetery requests.
It was requested that we have one more Study Session before the August 13, 2019 voting
meeting to discuss FTE's.
City Administrator Jerry Janulewicz answered questions regarding the ambulance long distance
transfers and if it was OK for the City to supply this service. Fire Chief Cory Schmidt
commented on this being a revenue source and that it met a need. Mentioned was the 2017 six
month trial run. Mayor Steele stated this needed to be studied by Administration. Chief Schmidt
stated the last time they had added staff was in 2000.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 9:44 p.m.
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RaNae Edwards
City Clerk