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CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
April 14, 2020
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 April 14, 2020. Notice of the meeting was given in The Grand Island Independent on
Apri18, 2020.
Mayor Roger G. Steele called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The following City Council
members were present by Zoom: Mike Paulick, Justin Scott, 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.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Public Hearin og n Request from Bosselman Pump & Pantry, Inc., dba Pump & Pantrv 52, 3210
Old Potash Hi�hway for a Class "D" Liquor License. City Clerk RaNae Edwards reported that an
application for a Class "D" Liquor License had been received from Bosselman Pump & Pantry,
Inc., dba Pump & Pantry 52, 3210 Old Potash Highway. Ms. Edwards presented the following
exhibits for the record: application submitted to the Liquor Control Commission and received by
the City on March 13, 2020; notice to the general public of date, time, and place of hearing
published on Apri14, 2020; notice to the applicant of date, time, and place of hearing mailed on
March 16, 2020. Staff recommended approval contingent upon completion of a state approved
alcohol server/seller training program. No public testimony was heard.
Public Hearing on Reguest from Axe Holes, LLC dba Axe Holes, 2300 N. Webb Road, Suite
109 for a Class "A" Liquor License. City Clerk RaNae Edwards reported that an application for a
Class "A" Liquor License had been received from Axe Holes, LLC dba Axe Holes, 2300 N.
Webb Road, Suite 109. Ms. Edwards presented the following exhibits for the record: application
submitted to the Liquor Control Commission and received by the City on March 13, 2020; notice
to the general public of date, time, and place of hearing published on April 4, 2020; notice to the
applicant of date, time, and place of hearing mailed on March 16, 2020. Staff recommended
approval contingent upon final inspections. Eric Christensen, 2610 So. Engleman Road, Alda,
Nebraska spoke in support. No further public testimony was heard.
Public Hearing on the Redevelopment Plan for CRA No. 1(Paramount Development, LLC�
located at 824 East 9th Street, Grand Island, Nebraska. Regional Planning Director Chad Nabity
reported that Paramount Development LLC had submitted an application for tax increment
financing to aid in acquisition of property, demolition of an existing structure and site
preparation for the construction of a five-unit townhome style apartment building at 824 East 9tn
Street. Staff recommended approval. Sonja Weinrich, 1522 So. Gunbarrel Road was present to
answer questions. No further public testimony was heard.
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Public Hearing on Acquisition of Public Right-of-Wav for Old Potash Highway Roadway
Improvements; Project No. 2019-P-1 (T & E Cattle Company- Parcel No. 400150212 &
400150220); South of Faidley Avenue, East of North Road. Public Works Director John Collins
reported that public right-of-way was needed to accommodate intersection improvements for the
Old Potash Highway Roadway Improvements; Project No. 2019-P-1, as well as allow for an
outlet at the existing Kaufinann detention cell and improve drainage in the Kaufman Avenue
area. Staff recommended approval. No public testimony was heard.
Public Hearing on Acquisition of Public Utilitv/Access, Draina�e and Sidewalk Easements for
Old Potash Highway Roadway Improvements; Project No. 2019-P-1 (Big B, Inc.-Parcel No.
400150212-5 of Faidley Ave, E of North Rd & Little B's Corporation-Parcel No. 400150689-5
of Old Potash Hwy, E of North Rd. Public Works Director John Collins reported that a public
utility/access easement, drainage easement, and sidewalk easement were needed to accommodate
the roadway improvements along Old Potash Highway. Staff recommended approval. No 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:
#9765 - Consideration of Sale of Property Located at 3231 West Schimmer Drive (Parcel
No. 400401746) (Pulled at the request of the Public Works Department.)
#9768 - Consideration of Vacation of Public Utility Easement in Lassonde Subdivision;
South of Capital Avenue, West of Ord Branch Union Pacific Railroad Track (Grand
Island Area Habitat for Humanity, Inc.)
#9769 - Consideration of Amending Chapter 20 of the Grand Island City Code Relative
to the Directed Health Measure Violations
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.
#9768 - Consideration of Vacation of Public Utility Easement in Lassonde Subdivision;
South of Capital Avenue, West of Ord Branch Union Pacific Railroad Track (Grand
Island Area Habitat for Humanity, Inc.)
Public Works Director John Collins reported that the current property owner/developer of
Lassonde Third Subdivision was requesting to vacate such dedicated easement that currently lies
within Lassonde Third Subdivision, Lot One (1) through Lot Eight (8). There were no utilities
currently or proposed within these easements that would be affected by the vacation. Staff
recommended approval.
Motion by Paulick, second by Minton to approve Ordinance #9768.
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City Clerk: Ordinance #9768 on first reading. All those in favor of the passage of this ordinance
on frst reading, answer roll call vote. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
City Clerk: Ordinance #9768 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, a11 voted
aye. Motion adopted.
Mayor Steele: By reason of the roll call votes on first reading and then upon second and final
readings, Ordinance #9768 is declared to be lawfully adopted upon publication as required by
law.
#9769 - Consideration of Amending Chapter 20 of the Grand Island City Code Relative
to the Directed Health Measure Violations
Interim City Attorney Stacy Nonhof reported that Directed Health Measures had been issued by
the State and the local Health Department. Currently, the City had no section in the Grand Island
City Code for a violation of one of those orders. This Ordinance would amend Chapter 20 of the
Grand Island City Code to allow a$100.00 fine per citation for violations of all Directed Health
Measurers. Staff recommended approval.
Discussion was held regarding the amount of the fine and getting this information to the public.
Motion by Paulick, second by Haase to approve Ordinance #9769.
City Clerk: Ordinance #9769 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 #9769 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 #9769 is declared to be lawfully adopted upon publication as required by
law.
CONSENT AGENDA: Consent Agenda item G-4 (Resolution #2020-87) was removed for
further discussion. Motion by Paulick, second by Hehnke to approve the Consent Agenda
excluding item G-4. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
A� rovin� Minutes of March 24, 2020 City Council Regular Meeting_
Receipt of Official Documents — Pawnbroker's Official Bonds for G.I. Loan Shop, 1004 West
2nd Street and Express Pawn, 645 South Locust Street.
#2020-86 - Approvin�Request from Bosselman Pump & Pantry, Inc., dba Pump & Pantr ��
3210 Old Potash Highwav for a Class "D" Liquor License and Liquor Mana eg r Designation for
Brian Fausch, 2009 West Hw.�� 34.
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#2020-87 - Approving Request from Axe Holes, LLC dba Axe Holes, 2300 N. Webb Road,
Suite 109 for a Class "A" Liquar License and Liquor Mana�er Designation for Eric Christensen,
2610 So. Engleman Road, Alda, Nebraska. Eric Christensen, 2610 So. Engleman Road, Alda,
Nebraska answered questions from Council about their concerns regarding axe throwing and
drinking.
Motion by Minton, second by Nickerson to approve Resolution #2020-87. Upon roll call vote,
Councilmembers Conley, Haase, Hehnke, Jones, Nickerson, Paulick, Schutz, Scott, and Stelk
voted aye. Councilmember Minton voted no. Motion adopted.
#2020-88 - A�proving En ing eering Services for the Affordable Clean Energy Rule with RMB of
Raleigh, North Carolina in an Amount not to exceed $65,000.00.
#2020-89 - Approving Amendment #1 to the Transmission Operating Agreement between the
City of Grand Island Utilities Department and Omaha Public Power District.
#2020-90 - A�proving Award of Proposal for Communitv Meetin� Room Audio/Video Update
at Law Enforcement Center with AVI Svstems of Omaha, Nebraska in an Amount of
$43,814.29.
#2020-91 - Approving Application for the Nebraska Public Transportation Assistance Program
for Implementation of a Transit Pro�ram with the Senior Citizens Industries, Inc. in an Amount
not to exceed $187,101.00.
#2020-92 - A�proving Bid Award for Final Clarifier No. 2 Renovation; Project No. 2020-
WWTP-2 with Fab Tech Wastewater Solutions, LLC of O'Fallon, Missouri in and Amount of
$168,000.00.
#2020-93 - A�proving Acquisition of Public Ri�ht-of-Way for Old Potash Highway Roadway
Improvements; Project No. 2019-P-1 (T & E Cattle Company- Parcel No. 400150212 &
400150220); South of Faidley Avenue, East of North Road.
#2020-94 - Approving Acquisition of Public Utility/Access, Drainage and Sidewalk Easements
for Old Potash Hi hway Roadway Improvements; Project No. 2019-P-1 (Bi�LB, Inc.-Parcel No.
400150212-5 of Faidley Ave, E of North Rd & Little B's Corp.-Parcel No. 400150689-5 of Old
Potash Hwy, E of North Rd.
#2020-95 - Ap�rovin� Bid Award for Wastewater Treatment Plant Laborator�perations
Control Center, and Administrative Buildin� Renovation; Project No. 2017-WWTP-2 with
Sampson Construction Co., Inc. of Grand Island, Nebraska in an Amount of $3,454,000.00.
#2020-96 - Approvin�Chan�e Order No. 3 for powntown Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation- 2019;
Project No. 2019-5-1 with Municipal Pipe Tool Co., Inc. of Hudson, Iowa for a decrease of
$52,557.00 and a Revised Contract Amount of $648,483.00.
#2020-97 - A rovin� Chan�es to the Waiver Fine Schedule Relative to the Directed Health
Measure.
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#2020-98 - Approving Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for GIPS South Subdivision. It was
noted that Hall County District 2, owner, had submitted the Final Plat and Subdivision
Agreement for GIPS South Subdivision located between Custer Avenue and Lafayette Avenue
north of State Street and including the vacated College Street for the purpose of creating 7 lots
and 1 outlot on 21.07 acres.
RESOLUTIONS:
#2020-99 - Consideration of Approving the Redevelopment Plan for CRA No. 1(Paramount
Development, LLC) located at 824 East 9th Street, Grand Island, Nebraska. This item was
related to the aforementioned Public Hearing.
Motion by Minton, second by Paulick to approve Resolution #2020-99. Upon roll call vote, all
voted aye. Motion adopted.
#2020-100 - Consideration of A�provin� Resolution Directing Propertv Owner to Reroute Suxnp
Pump Discharge at 2525 Del Monte Avenue. This item was pulled from the agenda at the request
of the Public Works Department.
#2020-101 - Consideration of A�proving Refundin� Annual Golf Passes at Jackrabbit Run Golf
Course. Parks and Recreation Director Todd McCoy reported that due to COVID-19 and the
closure of the Jackrabbit Run Golf Course, City Administration recommended refunding all
annual passes, cart passes, and unused prepaid rounds to patrons totaling about $115,000.00.
Discussion was held regarding the refunds. Several Councilmembers thought this was pre-mature
and that we should wait and see if the golf course would open at a later date this year. City
Administrator Jerry Janulewicz explained the process they went through to come up with this
recommendation.
Motion by Haase, second by Minton to deny Resolution #2020-101. 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 March
25, 2020 through April 14, 2020 for a total amount of $5,566,854.88. Upon roll call vote, all
voted aye. Motion adopted.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 8:08 p.m.
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RaNae Edwards
City Clerk