11/10/2020 MinutesCITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
November 10, 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 November 10, 2020. Notice of the meeting was given in The Grand Island
Independent on November 4, 2020.
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, Mark Stelk, Jason Conley, Vaughn Minton,
Julie Hehnke, Clay Schutz, Mitch Nickerson, Justin Scott, 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 on Acc�uisition of Utility Easement - 3935 South Locust Street (Frank C. Skrupa
Trustee . Utilities Director Tim Luchsinger reported that acquisition of a utility easement located
at 3935 South Locust Street was needed in order to have access to install, upgrade, maintain, and
repair power appurtenances, including lines and transformers. Hooker Brothers Sand & Gravel,
Inc. was relocating their office building and main pump staging area. The proposed 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.
Public Hearin� on Acquisition of Utility Easement - 710 Allen Drive (Allen Phase II, LLC &
Nebraska Tunnel Wash I, LLC). Utilities Director Tim Luchsinger reported that acquisition of a
utility easement located at 710 Allen Drive was needed in order to have access to install,
upgrade, maintain, and repair power appurtenances, including lines and transformers. Tommy's
Car Was had requested a new underground electrical service for their new commercial business.
The proposed 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.
Public Hearin og n Acquisition of Utilitp Easement in Bosselville Fifth Subdivision- 3502 West
Wood River Road Bosselman, Inc.; Parcel No. 400406772Z Public Works Director John Collins
reported that a public easement was needed to accommodate utilities for development within
Bosselville Fifth Subdivision. This subdivision was located north of Interstate 80, west of US
Highway 281. Staff recommended approval. No public testimony was heard.
Public Hearin� on Acquisition of Permanent Utilitp Easement for Sanitary Sewer District No.
544; Ellin�ton Pointe and Westwood Park Subdivisions at 4010 Driftwood Drive (Shriner�
818 N North Road (56 Land & Cattle Co., Inc.� Public Works Director John Collins reported
that Public utility easements were needed to accommodate the extension of sanitary sewer to
serve an area previously unserved that was located within the new subdivision of Ellington
Pointe and the existing subdivision of Westwood Park. The public utility easements would allow
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for the construction, operation, maintenance, extension, repair, replacement, and removal of
sanitary sewer within the easements. Staff recommended approval. No public testimony was
heard.
ORDINANCES:
#9773 - Consideration of Approving Annexation of Property being Platted as Brooklyn
Subdivision an Addition to the City of Grand Island (Final Reading)
Regional Planning Director Chad Nabity reported that Gerald and Pamela Dean, owners of the
property, submitted a plat of Brooklyn Subdivision an Addition to the City of Grand Island. Two
residential lots would be added to the City as a result of this annexation. This property was
located west of St. Paul Road where it intersects with Dean Street and east of and contiguous
with Capital Mobile Home Park. This was the third of three readings. Staff recommended
approval.
Motion by Haase, second by Hehnke to approve Ordinance #9773 on third and final reading.
Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
City Clerk: Ordinance #9773 on final reading. All those in favor of the passage of this ordinance
on 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 fnal reading, Ordinance #9773 is declared to be
lawfully adopted upon publication as required by law.
#9795 - Consideration of Approving Annexation of Property Located at 4127 West
Husker Highway — Leaman Acres Subdivision (Second Reading).
Regional Planning Director Chad Nabity reported that Michael and Ralisa Leaman, husband and
wife, as owners of the property submitted a plat of Leaman Acres Subdivision an Addition to the
City of Grand Island. Three residential lots would be added to the City as a result of this
annexation. This property was located south of Husker Highway and east of Graham Avenue.
This was the second of three readings. Staff recommended approval.
Motion by Stelk, second by Schutz to approve Ordinance #9795 on second reading.
City Clerk: Ordinance #9795 on second reading. All those in favor of the passage of this
ordinance on second reading, answer roll call vote. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion
adopted.
Councilmember Minton moved "that the statutory rules requiring ordinances to be read by title
on three different days are suspended and that ordinances numbered:
#9801 - Consideration of Vacation of Utility Easements at 2208 North Webb Road
#9802 - Consideration of Amending Chapter 8 of the Grand Island City Code to Adopt
the 2018 International Building Code, 2018 International Residential Code and 2018
International Existing Building Code
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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.
#9841 - Consideration of Vacation of Utility Easements at 2208 North Webb Road
Utilities Director Tim Luchsinger reported that the Northwest Commons Business
Condominiums (former Shopko) located at 2208 North Webb Road was in the process of being
remodeled. A new electrical service had been installed west of the building in a newly acquired
easement. The old electrical service had been removed from the two easements to be vacated.
The vacation of these two easements would allow the owner/developer to proceed with future
development. Staff recommended approval.
Motion by Paulick, second by Conley to approve Ordinance #9801.
City Clerk: Ordinance #9801 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 #9801 on second and final reading. All those in favor of this 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 #9801 is declared to be lawfully adopted upon publication as required by
law.
#9802 - Consideration of Amending Chapter 8 of the Grand Island City Code to Adopt
the 2018 International Building Code, 2018 International Residential Code and 2018
International Existing Building Code
Building Department Director Craig Lewis reported that the City of Grand Island had for
generations adopted and enforced building codes which regulate the construction of buildings
within the City and jurisdictional areas. The purpose of these codes was to provide minimum
requirements to safeguard the public safety, health and general welfare, through affordability,
structural strength, means of egress facilities, stability, sanitation, light and ventilation, energy
conversation and safety to life and property from fire and other hazards attributed to the built
environment and to provide safety to firefighters and emergency responders during emergency
operations. Staff recommended amending Chapter 8 of the Grand Island City Code and adopting
the 2018 Editions of the International Building, Residential, and Existing Building Codes.
Mr. Lewis explained some of the changes.
Motion by Schutz, second by Conley to approve Ordinance #9802.
City Clerk: Ordinance #9802 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 #9802 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 #9802 is declared to be lawfully adopted upon publication as required by
law.
CONSENT AGENDA: Consent Agenda items G-16, G-17, G-18 and G-19 (Resolutions #2020-
286, #2020-287, #2020-288, and #2020-289) were removed for further discussion. Motion by
Paulick, second by Hehnke to approve the Consent Agenda excluding items G-16, G-17, G-18
and G-19. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
Approvin� Minutes of October 27, 2020 Citv Council Regular Meetin�
#2020-272 - A� rovin�quisition of Utilitv Easement - 3935 S. Locust Street (Frank C.
Skru�a Trustee).
#2020-273 - Approvin�Acquisition of Utility Easement - 710 Allen Drive (Allen Phase II, LLC
& Nebraska Tunnel Wash I, LLC).
#2020-274 - Approvin� Purchase of Six (6) 2021 Ford Police Interceptor Utility Vehicles under
State Contract from Anderson Auto Group, Lincoln, Nebraska in an Amount of $210,887.00.
#2020-275 - A�proving Change Order #1 for Fire Station 2 Addition Design with Webb and
Com�any Architects, Inc. of Grand Island, Nebraska for an Increase of $2,525.00 and Revised
Amount of $22,475.00.
#2020-276 - Ap rovin� Purchase of Two (2) 10 Cubic Yard Dump Trucks for the Streets
Division of the Public Works Department from Hansen International of Grand Island, Nebraska
in an Amount of $239,733.68. �
#2020-277 - Approving Award of Professional En in� eering Consulting Services for Sanitary
Sewer Rehabilitation— Various Locations; Project No. 2020-5-8 with JEO Consulting Grou�
Inc. of Grand Island, Nebraska in an Amount mot to exceed $28,645.00.
#2020-278 - A� rovin� Bid Award for Wastewater Treatment Plant Pavin� Improvements;
Project No. 2020-WWTP-1 with Starostka Group Unlimited, Inc. of Grand Island, Nebraska in
an Amount of $1,656,965.15.
#2020-279 - A� roving Amendment No. 3 to En ing eering Consulting Agreement for Sanitary
Sewer Collection System Rehabilitation— Downtown; Project No. 2019-S-1, Phase II with
Olsson, Inc. of Grand Island, Nebraska for an Increase of 33,468.00 and a Revised A�reement
Amount of $212,269.00.
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#2020-280 - A� rovin� Bid Award for powntown Sanitary Sewer Manhole Rehabilitation;
Project No. 2020-5-7 with Redina Construction Companv of Glen Ellvn, Illinois in an Amount
of $259.833.00.
#2020-281 - Approvin� Acc�uisition of Utility Easement in Bosselville Fifth Subdivision- 3502
West Wood River Road (Bosselman, Inc.; Parcel No. 400406772�
#2020-282 - Approving Skid Steer Buy-Back for Streets Division with Central Nebraska Bobcat
of Grand Island, Nebraska for the purchase of a new T76 T4 Compact Track Loader for
$59,133.64 with a trade-in value of $46,710.00 for a net purchase price of $12,423.64 and the
purchase of a new T66 T4 Compact Track Loader for $53,569.00 with a trade-in value of
$42,504.00 for a net purchase price of $11,065.00.
#2020-283 - Approving Acquisition of Permanent Utilitv Easement for Sanitary Sewer District
No. 544; Ellin tg, on Pointe and Westwood Park Subdivisions at 4010 Driftwood Drive (Shriner)
and 818 N North Road (56 Land & Cattle Co., Inc.�
#2020-284 - Approvin�porary Construction Easements for Sanitary Sewer District No. 544;
Ellin�ton Pointe and Westwood Park Subdivisions.
#2020-285 - A� rU ovin� Final Plat and Subdivision A�reement for Brooklvn Subdivision. It was
noted that Gerald and Pamela Dean, owners, had submitted the Final Plat and Subdivision
Agreement for Brooklyn Subdivision located north of Capital Avenue and west of St. Paul Road
for the purpose of creating 21ots on 10.0986 acres.
#2020-286 - A�proving CDBG-CV A�reement with Heartland United Way in an Amount of
$44,459.00. Community Development Coordinator Amber Alvidrez explained the process and
the funding for this request.
Motion by Haase, second by Nickerson to approve Resolution #2020-286. Upon roll call vote, all
voted aye. Motion adopted.
#2020-287 - Approvin� CDBG-CV Agreement with YMCA in an Amount of $12,000.00.
Community Development Coordinator Amber Alvidrez explained the process and the funding
for this request.
Motion by Haase, second by Nickerson to approve Resolution #2020-287. Upon roll call vote, all
voted aye. Motion adopted.
#2020-288 - A� rp oving CDBG-CV Agreement with YWCA in an Amount of $30,000.00.
Community Development Coordinator Amber Alvidrez explained the process and the funding
for this request.
Motion by Haase, second by Nickerson to approve Resolution #2020-288. Upon roll call vote, all
voted aye. Motion adopted.
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#2020-289 - Ap roving CBDG-CV Agreement with Central Nebraska Community Action
Partnership in an Amount of $90,000.00. Community Development Coordinator Amber Alvidrez
explained the process and the funding for this request.
Motion by Haase, second by Nickerson to approve Resolution #2020-289. Upon roll call vote, all
voted aye. Motion adopted.
#2020-290 - Ap rp oving Purchase of Two (2) 72" Cut Mowers for the Parks Division of the Parks
& Recreation Department from Turfwerks of Omaha, Nebraska in an Amount of $60,484.00.
#2020-291 - A� rp oving Purchase of One (1) 11' Cut Mower for the Parks Division of the Parks
& Recreation Department from Midwest Turf & Irrigation of Omaha, Nebraska in an Amount of
$85,963.70.
#2020-292 - A� rovin� Purchase of a New Dump Truck for the Parks Division of the Parks &
Recreation Department from Hansen International of Grand Island, Nebraska in an Amount of
$84,326.00.
REQUESTS AND REFERRALS:
#2020-293 - Approving Request for ualifications for JBS Trail Expansion for the Parks &
Recreation Department. Parks & Recreation Director Todd McCoy reported that the John
Brownell Beltline Trail currently ends at Cherry Street in east Grand Island. The proposed new
10' wide concrete trail would be approximately one mile extending the existing trail east and
ending at the JBS plant. The City went out for RFQ's and staff is recommending Alfred Benesch
& Company of Grand Island, Nebraska be awarded the contract for design services in an amount
of $98,849.00. Funding for this project comes from a recent $1,000,000.00 JBS Hometown
Strong initiative to support local communities.
Mr. McCoy stated the project total was around $500,000. Discussion was held regarding the
$100,000 for design and consulting services.
Motion by Schutz, second by Paulick to approve Resolution #2020-293. Upon roll call vote, all
voted aye. Motion adopted.
PAYMENT OF CLAIMS:
Motion by Minton, second by Stelk to approve the payment of claims for the period of October
28, 2020 through November 10, 2020 for a total amount of $4,723,358.12. Upon roll call vote,
all voted aye. Motion adopted.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 7:38 p.m.
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RaNae Edwards
City Clerk