08/13/2019 MinutesCITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
August 13, 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 August 13, 2019. Notice of the meeting was given in The Grand Island Independent
on August 7, 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, Jason Conley, Vaughn
Minton, Julie Hehnke, and Mitch Nickerson. Councilmember Chuck Haase, Clay Schutz, and
Jeremy Jones were absent. 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.
INVOCATION was given by Pastor Carl Eliason, Peace Lutheran Church, 1710 N. North Road
followed by the PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
Mayor Steele complimented and thanked city employees far the extra work they did after the
wind storm last week. Mentioned were neighbors helping neighbors and the great community we
live in.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Public Hearing on Request from Spirit in the Skp, LLC dba 40 North Tap & Grille, 520 West 3rd
Street for a Class "CKG" Liquor License. City Clerk RaNae Edwards reported that an
application for a Class "CKG" Liquor License had been received from Spirit in the Sky; LLC
dba 40 North Tap & Grille, 520 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 23, 2019; notice to the general public of date, time, and place of hearing published on
August 3, 2019; notice to the applicant of date, time, and place of hearing mailed on July 24,
2019; along with Chapter 4 of the City Code. Staff recommended approval contingent upon final
inspections and excluding the 36' x 40' rooftop area. No public testimony was heard.
Public Hearing on Development of the 2019-2023 Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan for
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Activities. Community Development
Administrator Amber Alvidrez reported that Grand Island became an Entitlement Community in
September 2015. A large part of the planning process for this Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) model was the creation of the 3, 4 or 5-year Consolidated Plan, and the Annual
Action Plan. The City had chosen to complete a 5-year Consolidated Plan which was currently in
place and covered the time period of 2019-2023. The Three Priorities outlined in the
Consolidated Plan were: Increase Quality & Affordable Housing Options; Cultivate Small and
Emerging Businesses; and Support Public Services for Neighborhoods and Vulnerable
Populations. Staff recommended approval. No public testimony was heard.
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Public Hearin� on Acquisition of Utility Easement - 2185 N. Diers Avenue (Saunders
Development Group, LLC). Utilities Director Tim Luchsinger reported that acquisition of a
utility easement located at 2185 N. Diers Avenue was needed in order to have access to install,
upgrade, maintain, and repair power appurtenances, including power lines and transformers.
Saunders Development Group, LLC, had requested a new electrical service for the Culvers
Restaurant to be built at 2185 North Diers Avenue. A new three-phase padmount transformer
and 4" PVC conduit with 1/0 copper cable would be installed along the east line of their property
to accommodate the new service. This easement would allow the Utilities Department to install,
access, operate and maintain the electrical infrastructure at this location. Staff recommended
approval. No public testimony was heard.
ORDINANCES:
#9744 - Consideration of Approving Salary Ordinance (was pulled from the agenda.)
CONSENT AGENDA: Motion by Stelk, second by Paulick to approve the Consent
Agenda. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
Approving Minutes of Julv 23, 2019 City Council Regular Meeting/Bud�et Work Session.
Approving Minutes of Au�ust 6, 2019 Citv Council Special Meetin�.
A� rp oving Request of Fonner Park Exposition and Events Center, Inc. (Heartland Events Center�
for Ratification of Nomination and Election of Board of Directors.
#2019-227 - Approving Request from Spirit in the Skv, LLC dba 40 North Tap & Grille, 520
West 3rd Street for a Class "CKG" Lic�uor License and LicLuor Manager Designation for Joseph
Vavricek, 2729 Brentwood Boulevard.
#2019-228 - A�provin� Purchase of (1) 2020 Ford Explorer Police Interceptor Vehicle far the
Police Department on State Contract from Anderson Auto Group, Lincoln, Nebraska in an
Amount of $34,279.00.
#2019-229 - A�proving Request from Building Department for Legal Services to Obtain Court
Order for Abatement of Identified Public Nuisance at 156 Beck Road with Maver, Burns &
Koeni� of Grand Island, Nebraska.
#2019-230 - Approving Annual Agreement for Financial Software Licensing and Support with
Tyler Technologies, Inc. in an Amount of $194,379.15.
#2019-231 - Approving Bid Award — SIRIS4 Enterprise Backup and Disaster Recovery Solution
with One Safe Place of Irvin�, Texas in an Amount of $129,740.00.
#2019-232 - Approvin� to Reimburse Certain Expenses in Connection with Acquiring and
Constructing Street Improvements in the Citv from the Proceeds of Bonds issued bv the City.
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#2019-233 - Ap rp oving Development of the 2019-2023 Consolidated Plan and Annual Action
Plan for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Activities
#2019-234 - Approvin Emer encv Medical Service Agreement with the Nebraska State Fair
and the Grand Island Fire Department in an Amount Received from the State Fair of $38 800 00
#2019-235 - A� rp oving Authorization for Emer�ency Sanitarv Sewer Repair at 947 South Oak
Street with Starostka Group Unlimited Inc. of Grand Island Nebraska in an Amount of
$68,273.00.
#2018-236 - Ap roving Amendment No. 1 to Consulting Services for Post Construction Storm
Water Best Mana�ement Practices Master Plan with Felsburg Holt & Ullevi� of Lincoln
Nebraska for an Increase of $27,713.11 and a Revised Agreement Amount of $112 553 11
#2019-237 - A�proving Acquisition of Utilitv Easement - 2185 N Diers Avenue - Saunders
Development Grou ,p LLC•
#2019-23 8- Approvin� Purchase of (1) 2019 Ford F 150 Crew Cab Renlacement Emergency
Mana�ement Vehicle on State Contract from Anderson Auto Group of Lincoln Nebraska in an
Amount of $32,054.00.
#2019-239 - Approvin� Certificate of Final Completion for Edith Abbott Memorial LibrarX
Renovation with Cheever Construction Companv of Lincoln Nebraska
#2019-240 - A roving Chan�e Order #1 for the Burdick Station Gas Turbine Control S, s��
with_ABB, Inc. of Cleveland Ohio for an Increase of $38 089 74 and a Revised Contract
Amount of $837,461.16.
#2019-241 - A� roving A�reement for Health Insurance Administration with UMR of Wausau
Wisconsin.
#2019-242 - Approvin� Dell Com utp er Equipment Purchase for Network Stora�e Replacement
from_State Contract with Dell in an Amount of $43 668.86.
RESOLUTIONS:
#2019-243 - Consideration of A roving Economic Development Incentive Agreement with
Amur Equipment Finance, Inc. EDC President Dave Taylor gave a PowerPoint presentation and
presented the application for Amur Equipment Finance, Inc. requesting LB-840 funds in the
amount of $160,000.00 for the creation of 15 additional full-time employees. He mentioned the
Citizens Advisory Review Committee had met on July 31, 2019 and approved the application.
Motion by Nickerson, second by Minton to approve Resolution #2019-243. Upon roll call vote,
all voted aye. Motion adopted.
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#2019-244 - Consideration of Accepting Resignation of Councilmember Michelle Fitzke - Ward
5. City Attorney Jerry Janulewicz reported that the Mayor had received a resignation letter from
Councilmember Michelle Fitzke — Ward 5 effective August 28, 2019. Nebraska Revised Statute
Section 32-562 provided that the resignation of the incumbent of an elective office of a city shall
be in writing to the city council and shall not take effect until accepted by the city council.
Councilmembers thanked Michelle for her service and stated she would be missed.
Motion by Hehnke, second by Minton to approve Resolution #2019-244. Upon roll call vote, all
voted aye. Motion adopted.
#2019-245 — Consideration of Confirmin� Appointments of Councilmembers to the Council
Committee on Budget Polic� Mayor Roger Steele reported that in order to assure compliance
with the Fiscal Policies Manual he was creating a Council Committee to maintain sustainable
future budgets. He was appointing Councilmembers Jason Conley, Chuck Haase, Jeremy Jones,
Vaughn Minton, and Clay Schutz.
Finance Director Patrick Brown answered questions regarding the parameters of the committee.
Comments were made in support of the committee appointments.
Motion by Paulick, second by Nickerson to approve Resolution #2019-245. Upon roll call vote,
Councilmembers Nickerson, Hehnke, Minton, Conley, and Fitzke voted aye. Councilmembers
Stelk and Paulick voted no. Mayor Steele made the sixth and deciding vote to approve. Motion
adopted.
#2019-216 - Consideration of Approving Proposal for the Burdick Station Maintenance
Buildin�. Utilities Director Tim Luchsinger reported that Requests for Proposals for the Burdick
Station Maintenance Building were received with only one proposal submitted. Staff
recommended the proposal from Chief Construction of Grand Island, Nebraska in the amount not
to exceed $1,740,637.00 be approved.
Motion by Minton, second by Paulick to approve Resolution #2019-216. 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
24, 2019 through August 13, 2019 for a total amount of $5,287,872.69. Upon roll call vote, all
voted aye. Motion adopted.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 7:48 p.m.
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RaNae Edwards
City Clerk