08/27/2019 MinutesCITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
August 27, 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 27, 2019. Notice of the meeting was given in The Grand Island Independent
on August 21, 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, Jeremy Jones, Mark Stelk, 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.
INVOCATION was given by Pastor Jenny Schneckloth, Abundant Life Christian Center, 3411
West Faidley Avenue followed by the PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATION
Recognition of Councilmember Michelle Fitzke — Ward 5. The Mayor and City Council
recognized Councilmember Michelle Fitzke for her service as Ward 5 Councilmember from
December 9, 2014 to August 27, 2019. Ms. Fitzke was presented a plaque and thanked for her
service.
Presentation bv Brad Mellema with the Grand Island Convention & Visitors Bureau re ag rding
Grow Grand Island Strategic Marketing Fund• Convention & Visitors Bureau Executive Director
Brad Mellema gave a presentation concerning the Crrow Grand Island Strategic Marketing Fund.
He stated the Convention & Visitors Bureau Mission was to "grow the tourism economy and
define Grand Island as a destination." Discussion was held regarding the $200,000 from Grow
Grand Island.
Parks and Recreation Director Todd McCoy answered questions regarding the Veteran's Athletic
Ball Fields. He stated they had three more tournaments this year than last year.
Presentation Concerning Probosed Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Community Redevelopment Authority
(CRA) Budget. Regional Planning Director Chad Nabity presented the 2019-2020 Community
Redevelopment Authority (CRA) budget. The CRA was requesting property tax revenues of
$697,229 including $194,229 for Lincoln Pool Construction and Bonds and $503,000 for all
other CRA programs. The CRA was requesting the same levy that was approved last year of
0.0229. This would allow the CRA to meet obligations and continue with their successful
programs.
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Mr. Nabity stated cash on hand right now was about $1,000,000 with funds committed yet this
year.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Public Hearing on Request from Thavris Manzano Gonzalez dba Havana Night, 1403 South
Eddy Street for a Class "I" Liquor License. City Clerk RaNae Edwards reported that an
application for a Class "I" Liquor License had been received from Thayris Manzano Gonzalez
dba Havana Night, 1403 South Eddy Street. Ms. Edwards presented the following exhibits for
the record: application submitted to the Liquor Control Commission and received by the City on
August 5, 2019; notice to the general public of date, time, and place of hearing published on
August 17, 2019; notice to the applicant of date, time, and place of hearing mailed on August 5,
2019; along with Chapter 4 of the City Code. Staff recommended approval contingent upon final
inspections and completion of a state approved alcohol server/seller training program. Thayris
Manzano Gonzalez, 1403 South Eddy Street spoke in support. No further public testimony was
heard.
RESOLUTION:
#2019-266 - Consideration of Approving Labor Agreement between the City of Grand Island
and the International Association of Firefi�hters, Local No. 647. Human Resources Director
Aaron Schmid reported that the current labor agreement would expire as of midnight September
30, 2019. The City and the IAFF met to negotiate the terms of a new agreement. The
negotiations were handled in good faith with both parties focused on a fair contract. The contract
would continue through September 30, 2023. Mr. Schmid reviewed the changes.
Phil Thomas, 1809 L Street, Aurora, Nebraska spoke in support.
Motion by Nickerson, second by Minton to approve Resolution #2019-266. Upon roll call vote,
Councilmembers Nickerson, Schutz, Hehnke, Minton, Conley, Stelk, Jones, Fitzke, and Paulick
voted aye. Councilmember Haase voted no. Motion adopted.
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:
#9744 - Consideration of Approving Salary Ordinance
#9745 - Consideration of Amending Chapter 20 of the Grand Island City Code Relative
to MIP Tobacco
#9746 - Consideration of Amending Chapter 39 of the Grand Island City Code Relative
to Vaping
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."
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Councilmember Hehnke seconded the motion. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion
adopted.
#9744 - Consideration of Approving Salary Ordinance
Human Resources Director Aaron Schmid reported that wage changes presented in this
Ordinance were for bargaining units according to their respective labor agreements and
negotiated wages. The Ordinance also included changes to the non-union positions.
Motion by Minton, second by Paulick to approve Ordinance #9744.
City Clerk: Ordinance #9744 on first reading. All those in favor of the passage of this ordinance
on first reading, answer roll call vote. Upon roll call vote, Councilmembers Nickerson, Schutz,
Hehnke, Minton, Conley, Stelk, Jones, Fitzke and Paulick voted aye. Councilmember Haase
voted no. Motion adopted.
City Clerk: Ordinance #9744 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, Councilmembers
Nickerson, Schutz, Hehnke, Minton, Conley, Stelk, Jones, Fitzke and Paulick voted aye.
Councilmember Haase voted na Motion adopted.
Mayor Steele: By reason of the roll call votes on first reading and then upon second and final
readings, Ordinance #9744 is declared to be lawfully adopted upon publication as required by
law.
#9745 - Consideration of Amending Chapter 20 of the Grand Island City Code Relative
to MIP Tobacco
Interim City Attorney Stacy Nonhof reported that Ordinance #9745 amends Chapter 20 of City
Code, Minor in Possession of Tobacco to increase the age of legally possessing tobacco
products, vapor products or alternative nicotine products in the City of Grand Island from 18 to
19.
Motion by Haase, second by Paulick to approve Ordinance #9745.
City Clerk: Ordinance #9745 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 #9745 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 #9745 is declared to be lawfully adopted upon publication as required by
law.
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#9746 - Consideration of Amending Chapter 39 of the Grand Island City Code Relative
to Vaping
Interim City Attorney Stacy Nonhof reported that Ordinance #9746 amends Chapter 39 of City
Code, the Grand Island Smoking Regulation Act at the request of Councilmember Chuck Haase
as it relates to vaping. The Nebraska Legislature had not banned the use of vapor products in
public buildings to date. The purpose of this Ordinance was to prevent the use of electronic
vaping devices in public buildings.
Motion by Haase, second by Stelk to approve Ordinance #9746.
City Clerk: Ordinance #9746 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 #9746 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 #9746 is declared to be lawfully adopted upon publication as required by
law.
CONSENT AGENDA: Consent Agenda item G-11 (Resolution #2019-255) was pulled for
further discussion. Motion by Paulick, second by Schutz to approve the Consent Agenda
excluding item G-11. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
Approving Minutes of August 13, 2019 City Council Regular Meeting_
#2019-246 - Approving Request from Thayris Manzano Gonzalez dba Havana Night, 1403
South Eddy Street for a Class "I" Liquor License.
#2019-247 - Approvin� Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for Darlin�s Landing Subdivision.
It was noted that Brian Darling and Renee Ruzicka, owners, had submitted the Final Plat and
Subdivision Agreement for Darlings Landing Subdivision located south of U.S. Highway
34/Husker Highway and west of Shady Bend Road for the purpose of creating 1 lot on 0.839
acres.
#2019-248 - Approving Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for The Orchard 2nd Subdivision.
It was noted that The Orchard, LLC, owner, had submitted the Final Plat and Subdivision
Agreement for The Orchard 2°d Subdivision located north and south of Capital Avenue and west
of the Central Nebraska Railroad line for the purpose of creating 81ots on 0.568 acres.
#2019-249 - A� roving Final Plat and Subdivision A�reement for Cedar Estates Subdivision. It
was noted that KYONIO Company, Corporation, owners, has submitted the Final Plat and
Subdivision Agreement for Cedar Estates Subdivision located south of Capital Avenue and east
of Evergreen Lane in Merrick County for the purpose of creating 21ots on 6.95 acres.
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#2019-250 - Approving Bid Award - Low NOx Burner Parts with Rilev Power, Inc. of Duncan,
South Carolina in an Amount of $103,440.53.
#2019-251 - Approvin tg he Supplv and Delivery of Pebble Lime 2019 — 2022 with Pete Lien &
Sons, Inc. of Rapid Citp, South Dakota.
#2019-252 - Approving Change Order #1 for Water Main Project 2018-W-8 - Riverside Drive
and Holcomb Street with The Diamond En ineering Companv of Grand Island, Nebraska for an
Increase of $12,207.19 and a Revised Contract Amount of $91,378.39.
#2019-253 - Approving Shared Facilities Agreement with NPPD.
#2019-254 - A� rp ovin�Update of the Desi�nated Depositories List.
#2019-255 - Approving Agreement with Clean Communit�ystems in an Amount of
$2'7,500.00. Denise McGovern, 55 Kuester Lake explained the Clean Community Systems
program.
Motion by Nickerson, second by Hehnke to approve Resolution #2019-255. Upon roll call vote,
all voted aye. Motion adopted.
#2019-256 - Approving Chan�e Order No. 1 for North Broadwell Avenue Drainage; Project No.
2018-D-1 with Starostka Group Unlimited, Inc. of Grand Island, Nebraska for an Extension Date
from September 1, 2019 to May 31, 2020.
#2019-257 - Approving Chan�e Order No. 1 for Sugar Beet Ditch Drainage; Project No. 2019-
D-1 with Starostka Groun Unlimited, Inc. of Grand Island, Nebraska for an Extension Date from
September 1, 2019 to November 30, 2019.
#2019-258 - Approvin� Change Order No. 1 for Sycamore Street Underpass Rehabilitation;
Project No. 2017-U-1 with The Diamond En ing eering Company of Grand Island, Nebraska for
an Extension Date from September 30, 2019 to Januarv 7, 2020.
#2019-259 - Approving Change Order No. 1 for Curb Ram� Project No. 2019-CR-1 with The
Diamond En ing eering Companv of Grand Island, Nebraska for an Increase of $960.00 and a
Revised Contract Amount of $120,058.00.
#2019-260 - Approving Change Order No. 1 for the 2019 Asphalt Resurfacing Project No. 2019-
AC-1 with Gar�mith Construction Co., Inc. of Grand Island, Nebraska for an Increase of
$2,560.80 and a Revised Contract Amount of $609,938.05.
#2019-261 - Approvin� Bid Award for Sidewalk District No. 1- 2019; 13th Street with Carlos
Guerrero Construction of Grand Island, Nebraska in an Amount of $26,400.00.
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#2019-262 - A�proving Addendum to Lease Agreement with the Grand Island Tennis
Association for an Additional Five Years.
#2019-263 - Ap�roving Addendum to Lease Agreement with the Nebraska State Patrol until Julv
31, 2021 in an Amount of $800.00 per �ear.
#2019-264 - Approving, Trail Extension Grant A�plication.
#2019-265 - A�provin� Veteran's Athletic Complex Plav�round Equipment Grant Application.
RESOLUTION:
#2019-267 - Consideration of Establishing a Shared Cost Residential Sidewalk Repair Pro�ram.
City Administrator Jerry Janulewicz reported that Councilmember Nickerson was requesting
development of a sidewalk repair cost share program to address defective and inadequate
residential sidewalks found within the city's municipal boundaries. He was proposing $25,000
for this program to be established in the Public Works Department budget for FY2019-20. The
funds would be allocated within the proposed budget, not additional funds for Public Works.
Public Works Director John Collins commented on the logistics of the program.
Discussion was held regarding people with homestead exemptions andJor on fixed incomes.
Motion by Nickerson, second by Hehnke to approve Resolution #2019-267. 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 August
14, 2019 through August 27, 2019 for a total amount of $5,261,708.99. Upon roll call vote, all
voted aye. Motion adopted.
ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION: Motion by Minton, second by Paulick to adjourn to
Executive Session at 8:42 p.m. for the purpose of a strategy session with respect to FOP Union
negotiations. Unanimously approved.
RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION: Motion by Minton, second by Hehnke to return to Regular
Session at 9:39 p.m. Unanimously approved.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 9:40 p.m.
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RaNae Edwards
City Clerk