04/27/2021 MinutesCITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
Apri127, 2021
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 Apri127, 2021. Notice of the meeting was given in The Grand Island Independent on
Apri121, 2021.
Mayor Roger G. Steele called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The following City Council
members were present: Michelle Fitzke, Bethany Guzinski, Mitch Nickerson, Chuck Haase,
Vaughn Minton, Justin Scott, Maggie Mendoza, Jason Conley, Mike Paulick and Mark Stelk.
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.
PRESENTATION AND PROCLAMATIONS:
Presentation of Industrial Development Revenue Bonds — Tabitha Grand Island Project. Colleen
Duncan, Attorney representing Gilmore & Bell, P.0 and Brian Shanks, CFO of Tabitha Grand
Island presented information concerning the Industrial Development Revenue Bonds for the
Tabitha Grand Island Project. This was a bond not to exceed $13,950,000 for the purpose of
making a loan to Tabitha Grand Island, Inc. to finance or reimburse a portion of the costs of
constructing and equipping a new senior living campus located at the west end of Prairie
Commons at the southwest quadrant of the intersection of Husker Highway and Prairieview
Street. These bonds would not be a debt to the City.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Public Hearin� on Request from The Gallery Bar, LLC dba The Gallery Bar, 322 North Pine
Street Suite 101 for a Class "IK" Liquor License. City Clerk RaNae Edwards reported that an
application for an addition to Class "IK" Liquor License had been received from The Gallery
Bar, LLC dba The Gallery Bar, 322 North Pine Street Suite 101. Ms. Edwards presented the
following exhibits for the record: application submitted to the Liquor Control Commission and
received by the City on April 1, 2021; notice to the general public of date, time, and place of
hearing published on April 17, 2021; notice to the applicant of date, time, and place of hearing
mailed on April 1, 2021. Staff recommended approval contingent upon final inspections. No
public testimony was heard.
Public Hearin o� n Request from Leo's Market LLC dba Leo's Market, 218 S. Wheeler Avenue
for a Class "D" Liquor License. City Clerk RaNae Edwards reported that an application for an
addition to Class "D" Liquor License had been received from Leo's Market, LLC dba Leo's
Market, 218 S. Wheeler Avenue. Ms. Edwards presented the following exhibits for the record:
application submitted to the Liquor Control Commission and received by the City on April 6,
2021; notice to the general public of date, time, and place of hearing published on April 17,
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2021; notice to the applicant of date, time, and place of hearing mailed on April 6, 2021. Staff
recommended approval contingent upon final inspections. No public testimony was heard.
Public Hearin� on Zoning Change for Propertv located South of 8th Street and West of Eddv
Street 811 West 8th Street from R4 High Density Residential to B2 General Business. (Adam
Miller & Jama Obermiller). Regional Planning Director Chad Nabity reported that the owners of
811 and 817 West 8�' Street were requesting that the zoning on property be changed from R4
High Density Residential to B2 General Business. Miller Tire had purchased the Hal Maggiore
Studio and was hoping to build a new repair facility on the site including the 1 lot to the east of
this. The adjoining property owner of 811 West 8�' had also consented to rezoning their vacant
lot between the Miller property and their house on the corner of 8�' and Clark. Staff
recommended approval. No public testimony was heard.
Public Hearing on Zonin� Chan�e for Property located South of Airport Road and East of North
Road from AG2 Transitional Agriculture to LLR Larg,e Lot Residential (Todd Mader). Regional
Planning Director Chad Nabity reported that Todd Mader, owner of property located at the
southeast corner of North and Airport roads was requesting that the zoning on a portion of the
property proposed for platting as J. Mader Subdivision AG-2 Secondary Agriculture to LLR
Large Lot Residential. This was a 4+ acre tract that was in the corner of field with center pivot
irrigation and located immediately north and across from houses. The proposed rezoning would
allow this parcel to be sold for residential purposes. 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:
#9819 - Consideration of Amending Chapter 24-3 of the Grand Island City Code Relative
to Vehicles in Parks, Hike/Bike Trails, and Detention Cells
#9821 - Consideration of Approving Zoning Change for Property located South of 8th
Street and West of Eddy Street 811 West 8th Street from R4 High Density Residential to
B2 General Business (Adam Miller & Jama Obermiller)
#9822 - Consideration of Approving Zoning Change for Property located South of
Airport Road and East of North Road from AG2 Transitional Agriculture to LLR Large
Lot Residential. (Todd Mader)
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.
#9819 - Consideration of Amending Chapter 24-3 of the Grand Island City Code Relative
to Vehicles in Parks, HikeBike Trails, and Detention Cells
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Parks and Recreation Director Todd McCoy reported that currently city code did not allow motor
vehicles in City Parks or trails, nor did it define e-bikes or motor driven devices that assist
individuals with mobility disabilities. If approved this ordinance would allow for electric
bicycles, motorized wheel chairs and other power driven mobility devices. Staff recommended
approval.
Discussion was held regarding e-bikes, motorized wheel chairs and enforcement.
Motion by Paulick, second by Fitzke to approve Ordinance #9819.
City Clerk: Ordinance #9819 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 #9819 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 #9819 is declared to be lawfully adopted upon publication as required by
law.
#9821 - Consideration of Approving Zoning Change for Property located South of 8th
Street and West of Eddy Street 811 West 8th Street from R4 High Density Residential to
B2 General Business (Adam Miller & Jama Obermiller)
This item related to the aforementioned Public Hearing. Adam Miller, 2015 Stagecoach Road
explained what he had planned for the area.
Motion by Haase, second by Stelk to approve Ordinance #9821.
City Clerk: Ordinance #9821 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 #9821 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 #9821 is declared to be lawfully adopted upon publication as required by
law.
#9822 - Consideration of Approving Zoning Change for Property located South of
Airport Road and East of North Road from AG2 Transitional Agriculture to LLR Large
Lot Residential. (Todd Mader)
This item related to the aforementioned Public Hearing.
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Motion by Paulick, second by Guzinski to approve Ordinance #9822.
City Clerk: Ordinance #9822 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 #9822 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 #9822 is declared to be lawfully adopted upon publication as required by
law.
CONSENT AGENDA: Consent Agenda items G-11 and G-16 (Resolutions #2021-97 and
#2021-102) were pulled for further discussion. Motion by Stelk, second by Scott to approve the
Consent Agenda excluding items G-11 and G-16. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion
adopted.
Approvin� Minutes of April 13 2021 Citv Council Regular Meetin�
Receint of Official Documents — Pawnbroker's Official Bonds for G I Loan Shop 1004 West
2nd Street and Express Pawn 645 South Locust Street
#2021-89 - Approvin� Request from The Gallery Bar LLC dba The Gallery Bar 322 North Pine
Street Suite 101 for a Class "IK" Liquor License and LiQuor Mana er Designation for Brenda
Corral, 3111 College Street Apt 18 Grand Island Nebraska
#2021-90 - Anprovin� Request from Leo's Market LLC dba Leo's Market 218 S Wheeler
Avenue for a Class "D" Liquor License and Lic�uor Mana er Designation for Daprin Ramirez
1219 Sylvan Street Grand Island Nebraska
#2021-91 - Anprovin� Final Plat and Subdivision A�reement for Farrall Second Subdivision It
was noted that Keith Jardine, owner, had submitted the Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for
Farrall Second Subdivision located south of Arch Avenue and west of Claude Road for the
purpose of creating 3 lots on 1.441 acres.
#2021-92 - Approvin� Final Plat and Subdivision A�reement for H and S Wiese Subdivision It
was noted that Grand Island Area Habitat for Humanity, owner, had submitted the Final Plat and
Subdivision Agreement for H and S Wiese Subdivision located south of 14�' Street and east of
Cherry Street for the purpose of creating 41ots on 0.6915 acres.
#2021-92 - Approvin� Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for J Mader Subdivision It was
noted that Todd A. Mader, owner, had submitted the Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for J.
Mader Subdivision located south of Airport Road and east of North Road for the purpose of
creating 1 lot on 4.314 acres.
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#2021-94 - Approving Re-allocation of FTE - Utility En ing eerin� Technician to Substation
Technician.
#2021-95 - A�proving Bid Award - Rogers Pumping Station - Pump #3 Variable Frequency
Drive with Border States Electric of Grand Island, Nebraska in an Amount of $31,607.19.
#2021-96 - A�roving the First Amendment of the Site License Supplement between the Citv of
Grand Island and USCOC NebraskalKansas, LLC.
#2021-97 - A�proving Pro rg am Agreement Su�plement No. 1 with NDOT for Five Points
Intersection. Public Works Director John Collins reported that Public Works had applied for
Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) safety funds to help with costs of the 5 Points
intersection improvements. The project was selected as a NDOT safety project, with Federal-aid
funding available through NDOT. The federal share payable on any portion of a local federal-aid
project was a maximum of 80% of the eligible participating costs, while the Local Public Agency
(LPA) was s responsible for the remaining 20% as well as all other nonparticipating or ineligible
costs of the project. The estimate of this project was $2,265,300.00, with the LPA share being
$565,300.00, and the Federal share payable capped at $1,700,000.00. The current estimate for
the project was $3,560,158.81.
Discussion was held regarding the number of accidents at this intersection. Mr. Collins stated
this item was to approve the money from the State for the project of the roundabout. If this item
was not approved for the roundabout the City would do a signal and drainage project with no
money from the State.
Motion by Haase, second by Conley to approve Resolution #2021-97. Upon roll call vote,
Councilmembers Conley, Fitzke, Guzinski, Haase, Minton, Nickerson, Mendoza, Scott, and
Stelk voted aye. Councilmember Paulick voted no. Motion adopted.
#2021-98 - A�proving Certificate of Final Com�letion for City Parking Ramp Electrical Repairs
at 103 North Locust Street with IES Commercial, Inc. of Holdrege, Nebraska.
#2021-99 - A�proving Bid Award for Curb Ramp Proj ect No. 2021-CR-1 with The Diamond
Engineerin� Company of Grand Island, Nebraska in an Amount of $121,749.55.
#2021-100 - Approving Updated Parking Regulations.
#2021-101 - Approvin� Bid Award for Sanitar� Sewer Rehabilitation- Various Locations;
Project No. 2020-5-8 with The Diamond En in�eer'�n�Company of Grand Island, Nebraska in an
Amount of $231,825.32.
#2021-102 - Approvin� 90% Plans for Five Points Intersection with the Nebraska Department of
Transportation. Public Works Director John Collins reported that the improvement for the Five
Points Intersection included geometric improvements with a multi-lane roundabout and would
� right size the lane configuration to optimize safety and efficiency, and meet the Federal Highway
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Administration (FHWA) safety program requirements. Mr. Collins stated the State of Nebraska
recommended a roundabout at this location.
Motion by Haase, second by Stelk to approve Resolution #2021-102. Upon roll call vote,
Councilmembers Conley, Fitzke, Haase, Mendoza, Minton, Nickerson, and Stelk voted aye.
Councilmembers Guzinski, Paulick, and Scott voted no. Motion adopted.
#2021-103 - Approvin� Bid Award for Inte�rated Library System (ILS� with Library
Corporation of Inwood, West Vir�inia in an Amount of $96,225.00.
#2021-104 - Approving Purchase of One (1) Bobcat Tool Cat Unit for Parks Operations from
Central Nebraska Bobcat of Grand Island, Nebraska in an Amount of $60,376.77.
RESOLUTION:
#2021-105 - Consideration of A�proving Request for Proposals for Naming Ri�hts for Grand
Island Community Fieldhouse. City Administrator Jerry Janulewicz reported that the Fieldhouse
land lease agreement between the City, Fonner Park Exposition and Events Center, Hall County
Livestock Improvement Association, and the Nebraska State Fair Board provided that the
Fieldhouse shall not be named without the prior written approval of the City and the Nebraska
State Fair Board provided, however, that the Nebraska State Fair Board shall not unreasonably
withhold its consent. The lease also provided that the name shall include a designation for 4-H
and/or FFA, as more specifically identified by the Nebraska State Fair Board. Mr. Janulewicz
stated informal inquiries had been received seeking to provide monetary donations for the
construction or reconstruction of city recreation facilities in exchange for naming rights for the
facilities. Approval of this request would allow the City to accept Request for Proposals for the
naming rights of the Grand Island Community Fieldhouse. Staff recommended approval.
Motion by Haase, second by Paulick to approve Resolution #2021-105. Upon roll call vote, all
voted aye. Motion adopted.
PAYMENT OF CLAIMS:
Motion by Minton, second by Paulick to approve the payment of claims for the period of April
14, 2021 through April 27, 2021 for a total amount of $4,856,863.74. Upon roll call vote, all
voted aye. Motion adopted.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 8:06 p.m.
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RaNae Edwards
City Clerk