06/08/2021 MinutesCITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
June 8, 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 June 8, 2021. Notice of the meeting was given in The Grand Island Independent on
June 2, 2021.
Mayor Roger G. Steele called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The following City Council
members were present: Mike Paulick, Justin Scott, Michelle Fitzke, Mark Stelk, Jason Conley,
Vaughn Minton, Bethany Guzinski, Maggie Mendoza, 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 John Hayes, Grace Baptist Church, 1115 South Vine Street
followed by the PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
PRESENTATION:
Central Nebraska Re�ional Airport Sanitary Sewer Project Presentation. Public Works Director
John Collins and Assistant Public Works Director Keith Kurz reported that the Central Nebraska
Regional Airport Collection System ariginated with the Army Air Corp Base built during World
War II and is currently owned by Hall County and operated by the Airport Authority. This
infrastructure is estimated to be between 50 and 75 years old and in need of replacement. This
project is ready for bid solicitation, with funding to be determined beforehand. Discussion was
held regarding the cost and the use of American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds. City Administrator
Jerry Janulewicz commented on the funding and the importance of this project.
Central Nebraska Regional Airport Director Mike Olson, 35 Sky Park Road answered questions
regarding funding available through the airport.
Transfer Station Operations and Facility Improvement Presentation. Public Works Director John
Collins introduced Joel Stenberg representing SCS Engineers. He reported that the current Solid
Waste Transfer Station building, which is located at 5050 West Old Potash Highway, was
constructed in 1983 and is no longer large enough to handle the current traffic and/or waste
flows. Presented was the Transfer Station Evaluation Study that had been completed to look at
traffic patterns, investigate potential improvement/expansion ideas to enhance operations and
allow for present business as well as projected future conditions. Solid Waste Superintendent Jeff
Wattier answered questions regarding out-of-county trash collections, rates, funding sources,
grants, additional employees, safety equipment, and expanded hours.
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PUBLIC HEARIN
Public Hearing on Zoning Change for Propertv located South of Brookline Drive and East of
Bellwood Drive from R2 Low Density Residential to B2 General Business. (Richard Larson).
Regional Planning Director Chad Nabity reported that an application has been made by Richard
Larson to rezone a tract of land consisting of Lot 31 of Matthew's Subdivision in Grand Island,
Hall County, Nebraska from R2 Low Density Residential to B2 General Business Zone. This
property was located south of Brookline Drive and east Bellwood Drive. This property was
planned for commercial development. Staff recommended approval. No public testimony was
heard.
Public Hearin� on Acquisition of Utility Easement - 5620 N. Quandt Road (Darlene Ann
Niemoth Utilities Director Tim Luchsinger reported that a utility easement was needed at 5620
N. Quandt Road in order to have access to install, upgrade, maintain, and repair power
appurtenances, including lines and transformers. Darlene Niemoth and Jared Leiser had
requested to have the 13.8 KV 3-phase overhead power line relocated to accommodate a prvot
location. 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.
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:
#9827 - Consideration of Approving Zoning Change for Property located South of
Brookline Drive and East of Bellwood Drive from R2 Low Density Residential to B2
General Business. (Richard Larson)
#9828 — Consideration of Amending Chapter 22-103 of the Grand Island City Code
Relative to Parking Fines
#9829 — Consideration of Amending Chapter 16 of the Grand Island City Code Relative
to Fireworks
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.
#9827 - Consideration of Approving Zoning Change for Property located South of
Brookline Drive and East of Bellwood Drive from R2 Low Density Residential to B2
General Business. (Richard Larson)
This item was related to the aforementioned Public Hearing. Staff recommended approval.
Motion by Haase, second by Minton to approve Ordinance #9827.
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City Clerk: Ordinance #9827 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 #9827 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 #9827 is declared to be lawfully adopted upon publication as required by
law.
#9828 — Consideration of Amending Chapter 22-103 of the Grand Island City Code
Relative to Parking Fines
Interim City Attorney Stacy Nonhof reported that the minimum fine under the City's Waiver
Fine Schedule was currently twenty-five ($25.00) dollars. The Grand Island Police Department
had asked that the parking fine be made the same as the minimum fine of all other City Code
violations. This ordinance amends Chapter 22 of City Code, Parking Fines to increase the fine
from $20.00 to $25.00. Staff recommended approval.
Motion by Paulick, second by Guzinski to approve Ordinance #9828.
City Clerk: Ordinance #9828 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 #9828 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 #9828 is declared to be lawfully adopted upon publication as required by
law.
#9829 — Consideration of Amending Chapter 16 of the Grand Island City Code Relative
to Fireworks
Fire Prevention Division Chief Fred Hotz reported that the Governor signed into legislation LB
152 which made changes to the allowed fireworks sales. With the emergency clause, it became
law on May 10. The ordinance language for the sale of fireworks in Grand Island immediately
became outdated. Chapter 16 ordinance language currently references permissible fireworks.
This Ordinance would amend Chapter 16 of City Code to coincide with the State of
Nebraska new fireworks sales statutes. Staff recommended approvaL
Motion by Scott, second by Conley to approve Ordinance #9829.
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City Clerk: Ordinance #9829 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 #9829 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 #9829 is declared to be lawfully adopted upon publication as required by
law.
CONSENT AGENDA: Motion by Paulick, second by Stelk to approve the Consent Agenda.
Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
Approvin� Minutes of May 25 2021 Citv Council Regular Meetin�
Approvin� Appointment of Bart Qualset to the Communitv Redevelonment Authoritv (CRA)
Board.
#2021-129 - Approvin� Generation Stud�- En ineerin� Services with Sargent & Lundy of
Chica�o, Illinois in an Amount not to exceed $116 000 00
#2021-130 - Approvin� Acquisition of Utilitv Easement - 5620 N Quandt Road (Darlene Ann
Niemoth .
#2021-131 - Abprovin� Renewal of A�reement for Enterprise Asset Management System for the
Public Works Department with Carte�raph Svstem Inc of Dubuque Iowa in an Amount of
$255,000.00 for three vears.
#2021-132 - Anprovin� Award of Professional En ineering Consultin� Services for Lift Station
No. 17 Improvements; Project No. 2021-5-9 with Olsson Inc of Grand Island Nebraska in an
Amount not to exceed $121,000.00.
#2021-133 - Approvin� Amendment No 2 to En ineering Consulting Agreement for North
Road- Old Potash Hi�hway to 13th Street Roadwav Improvements• Project No 2019-P-6 with
Alfred Benesch & Comnanv of Lincoln Nebraska for an Increase of $376 401 00 and a Revised
A�reement Amount of $606 697.00.
#2021-134 - Approvin� Amendment No 2 to En ineering Consultin�Agreement for Custer
Avenue- Forrest Street to Old Potash Hi�hway Roadwav Rehabilitation• Project No 2019-P-13
with Olsson, Inc. of Grand Island, Nebraska for an Increase of $43 000 00 and a Revised
A�reement Amount of $170,900.00.
#2021-135 - Abprovin� Tri-Cit�Dru� and Safe Streets Task Force (TCDSSTF) New Location
Office Set Un. �
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#2021-136 - Ab roving Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for Bolanos Second Subdivision
It was noted that Edwin Bolanos, owner, had submitted the Final Plat and Subdivision
Agreement far Bolanos Second Subdivision located south of 4th Street and west of St. Paul Road
for the purpose of creating S lots on 2.799 acres.
REQUESTS AND REFERRALS:
Consideration of Referrin� Blighted and Substandard Study for Area #33 to the Re ional
Plannin� Commission (Innate Development LLC� Regional Planning Director Chad Nabity
reported that Innate Development had submitted this study. The study is approximately 205 acres
of property north of Husker Highway and west of Prairieview Street. The study was prepared and
submitted indicated this property could be considered blighted and substandard. Staff
recommended approval.
Ron Depue, 308 No. Locust Street, attorney for the applicant and Scott Rief, 160 Ponderosa
Court, owner, spoke in support.
Motion by Nickerson, second by Conley to approve. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion
adopted.
PAYMENT OF CLAIMS:
Motion by Minton, second by Guzinski to approve the payment of claims for the period of May
26, 2021 through June 8, 2021 for a total amount of $3,886,015.72. Upon roll call vote, all voted
aye. Motion adopted.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 8:27 p.m.
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RaNae Edwards
City Clerk