06/22/2021 MinutesCITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
June 22, 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 22, 2021. Notice of the meeting was given in The Grand Island Independent on
June 16, 2021.
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, Mark Stelk, Jason Conley, Bethany
Guzinski, Maggie Mendoza, Mitch Nickerson, and Chuck Haase. Councilmembers Vaughn
Minton and Justin Scott were absent. 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 Ray Stone, First Faith United Methodist Church, 4190 West
Capital Avenue followed by the PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Public Hearin� on Bli�hted and Substandard Studv for CRA Area #32, (Josh Rhoads with
Horizon Builders) located west of North Road on either side of Old Potash Hi�y, Grand
Island, Nebraska. Regional Planning Director Chad Nabity reported that Josh Rhoads had
commissioned a Blight and Substandard Study for Proposed Redevelopment Area No. 32. This
study is approximately 43 acres of property located west of North Road and including property
both north and south of Old Potash Highway in western Grand Island. Staff recommended
approval. Keith Marvin with Marvin Planning Consultants, David City, Nebraska; Zach Butz,
Attorney for the applicant, 308 North Locust Street; and Josh Rhoads, 830 Bronze Road spoke in
support. No further public testimony was heard.
Public Hearin� on Chan�es to Chapter 36 of the Grand Island Citv Code Relative to (B-3) HeavY
Business Zone and the Zonin� Matrix. Regional Planning Director Chad Nabity reported that the
Railside Business Improvement district had requested changes to the B-3 Heavy Business Zone
to allow outdoor sales on property in the district. The B-3 Zone is only located in and around the
Railside District. Staff had also reviewed the district regulations and was making additional
changes to the district to further refine the allowed uses in the district. The changes proposed by
staff would also be reflected in the Zoning Matrix. Staff recommended approval. Amos Anson,
4234 Arizona Avenue spoke in support. No further public testimony was heard.
Public Hearin og n Acquisition of Utilitv Easement - 3234 West Schimmer Drive (GIG Ventures,
LLC . Utilities Director Tim Luchsinger reported that a utility easement was needed at 3234
West Schimmer Drive in order to have access to install, upgrade, maintain, and repair power
appurtenances, including lines and transformers. GIG Ventures, LLC had requested a new
electrical service to accommodate the upgrade to their building. 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.
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Public Hearin og n Acquisition of Utility Easement - 1814 N. Eddy (Casev's Retail Co.). Utilities
Director Tim Luchsinger reported that a utility easement was needed at 1814 N. Eddy in order to
have access to install, upgrade, maintain, and repair power appurtenances, including lines and
transformers. Casey's Retail Company had constructed a new store located at 1814 North Eddy
Street in 2008. Paperwork for the relocation of a water main had never been completed. The
easement would allow the Utilities Department to access, operate and maintain the water
infrastructure previously installed at this location. Staff recommended approval. No public
testimony was heard.
Public Hearin� on the Semi-Annual Report bv the Grand Island Area Economic Development
Corporation/Citizens Advisory Review Committee on the Economic Development Program Plan.
Dave Taylor, President of the Grand Island Area Economic Development Corporation and David
Koubek, Chairman of the Citizens Advisory Review Committee presented the Semi-Annual
Report. Staff recommended approval. No public testimony was heard.
Public Hearing on Acquisition of Permanent Utilitv Easement for Sanitary Sewer District No.
287; 18th Street from Walnut Street to Wheeler Avenue. Public Works Director John Collins
reported that Public utility easements were needed to accommodate the construction, operation,
maintenance, extension, repair, replacement, and removal of sanitary sewer in Sanitary Sewer
District No. 287; 18th Street from Walnut Street to Wheeler Avenue. Staff recommended
approval. No public testimony was heard.
ORDINANCES:
Councilmember Guzinski moved "that the statutory rules requiring ordinances to be read by title
on three different days are suspended and that ordinances numbered:
#9830 - Consideration of Vacation of Utility Easements - 3625 Old Potash Highway -
Hornady Manufacturing
#9831 - Consideration of Approving Changes to Chapter 27 of the Grand Island City
Code Relative to Procurement
#9832 - Consideration of Approving Changes to Chapter 36 of the Grand Island City
Code Relative to (B-3) Heavy Business Zone and the Zoning Matrix
#9833 - Consideration of Vacation of Public Right-of-Way in Baker's Addition; Between
3rd Street and US Highway 30, from Garfield Avenue to US Highway 30
#9834 - Consideration of Approving Salary Ordinance
#9835 - Consideration of Approving Changes to Chapter 2 of the Grand Island City Code
Relative to Public Works Director Job Description
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.
#9830 - Consideration of Vacation of Utility Easements - 3625 Old Potash Highway -
Hornady Manufacturing
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Utilities Director Tim Luchsinger reported that Hornady Manufacturing had requested the
vacation of two unoccupied utility easements located at their manufacturing plant located at 3625
Old Potash Highway. Staff recommended approval.
Motion by Paulick, second by Stelk to approve Ordinance #9830.
City Clerk: Ordinance #9830 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 #9830 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 #9830 is declared to be lawfully adopted upon publication as required by
law.
#9831 - Consideration of Approving Changes to Chapter 27 of the Grand Island City
Code Relative to Procurement
Interim City Attorney Stacy Nonhof reported that the purpose of this ordinance was to update
Chapter 27 of the Grand Island City Code and bring it into compliance with State Statute with
regards to procurement. Staff recommended approval.
Motion by Guzinski, second by Fitzke to approve Ordinance #9831.
Councilmember Haase stated he had several questions concerning this Ordinance and felt it
would be best to discuss this during a Study Session.
Motion by Haase, second by Paulick to move Ordinance #9831 to a Study Session. Upon roll call
vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
#9832 - Consideration of Approving Changes to Chapter 36 of the Grand Island City
Code Relative to (B-3) Heavy Business Zone and the Zoning Matrix
This item was related to the aforementioned Public Hearing. Staff recommended approval.
Motion by Haase, second by Guzinski to approve Ordinance #9832.
City Clerk: Ordinance #9832 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 #9832 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.
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Mayor Steele: By reason of the roll call votes on first reading and then upon second and final
readings, Ordinance #9832 is declared to be lawfully adopted upon publication as required by
law.
#9833 - Consideration of Vacation of Public Right-of-Way in Baker's Addition; Between
3rd Street and US Highway 30, from Garfield Avenue to US Highway 30
Public Works Director John Collins reported that the section between 3ra Street and US Highway
30, from Garfield Avenue to US Highway 30 had been requested for vacation by the adjacent
property owner. Due to several utilities being in this area a public utility easement would be
retained over the complete section. Staff recommended approvaL
Motion by Paulick, second by Guzinski to approve Ordinance #9833.
City Clerk: Ordinance #9833 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 #9833 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 #9833 is declared to be lawfully adopted upon publication as required by
law.
#9834 - Consideration of Approving Salary Ordinance
Police Chief Robert Falldorf reported that the Police Department would like to implement a new
lateral hiring incentive program that would allow Nebraska and out of state certified applicants to
start on an equal pay step with the City, as our current program does, along with two additional
added incentives of $1,500 certification credit and 50 hours of comp time to be paid upon hire.
Staff recommended approval.
Motion by Haase, second by Conley to approve Ordinance #9834.
City Clerk: Ordinance #9834 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 #9834 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 #9834 is declared to be lawfully adopted upon publication as required by
law.
#9835 - Consideration of Approving Changes to Chapter 2 of the Grand Island City Code
Relative to Public Works Director Job Description
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Interim City Attorney Stacy Nonhof reported that the purpose of this ordinance was to bring
Section 2-41 of City Code into compliance with State Statute. State Statute requires that the
duties of the City Engineer/Public Works Director be done by a licensed professional engineer.
Staff recommended approval.
Motion by Conley, second by Nickerson to approve Ordinance #9835.
City Clerk: Ordinance #9835 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 #9835 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 #9835 is declared to be lawfully adopted upon publication as required by
law.
CONSENT AGENDA: Consent Agenda item G-10 (Resolution #2021-143) was removed for
further discussion. Motion by Paulick, second by Stelk to approve the Consent Agenda excluding
item G-10. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
Approving Minutes of June 8, 2021 City Council Regular Meetin�.
Approvin� Re-Appointments of Todd Enck, Mary Webb, Brad Kissler and Justin Oseka to the
Building Code Advisory Board.
Approving Re-A�pointment of Karl Kostbahn to the Occupation Tax Oversight Committee
(Food & Bevera�e).
#2021-137 - A�proving Acquisition of Utility Easement - 3234 West Schimmer Drive (GIG
Ventures, LLC).
#2021-138 - A�proving Acquisition of Utility Easement - 1814 N. Eddy Street (Casey's Retail
Co. .
2021-139 - A�provin� Bid Award - 115 kV Relay Settin� — 2021 with Mesa Associates, Inc. of
Knoxville, Tennessee in an Amount of $77,140.00.
#2021-140 - Approving Bid Award - Water Stora�e Tank Maintenance Pro�ram with Maguire
Iron, Inc. of Sioux Fall, South Dakota in an Amount of $160,569.00.
#2021-141 - Approving Bid Award - Electrostatic Precipitator Transformer-Rectifier with NWL,
Inc. of Bordentown, New Jersey in an Amount of $161,950.00.
#2021-142 - Approving Bobcat Excavator Lease A�reement for the Utilities Under�round
Division with Sourcewell in an Amount of $5,800.00.
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#2021-143 - Anprovin� Resolution Directin� Proberty Owner to Repair Sidewalk at 1208 N
Broadwell Avenue. Public Works Director John Collins reported that the property owner had
started the sidewalk repairs but had never finished it. The City would take the necessary steps to
repair the sidewalk and assess the property owner for the costs.
Motion by Nickerson, second by Haase to approve Resolution #2021-143. Upon roll call vote, all
voted aye. Motion adopted.
#2021-144 - Approvin� A�reement for the Nebraska Public Transportation Assistance Pro�ram
#2021-145 - Approvin� Chan�e Order No 2 for Capital Avenue Draina�e Improvements North
Road to Moores Creek• Pro�ect No. 2020-D-2 with Van Kirk Bros Contractin� for an Extension
from June 14 2021 to July 9 2021
#2021-146 - Abprovin� Acquisition of Permanent Utilitv Easement for Sanitary Sewer District
No. 287 18th Street from Walnut Street to Wheeler Avenue.
#2021-147 - Approvin� Unified Plannin� Work Pro�ram (UPWP) for the Grand Island Area
Metronolrtan Plannm� Or�anization (GIAMPO) for the 2022 Fiscal Year Transnortation
Plannm Pro ram
#2021-148 - Anbrovin� Relocation Comnensation to Construction Rental Inc in Connection
wrth Old Potash Hi hwav Roadwav Imnrovements• Project No 2019 P 1 in an Amount of
$193,130.09.
#2021-149 - Approvin� Temborary Construction Easements for Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation
Various Locations• Pro�ect No 2020-5-8
#2021-150 - Approvin� Accentance of 2021 High Intensitv Drug Traffickin Area HIDTA�
Grant.
#2021-151 - Approvin� Recruitin� Firm for Search to Fill Assistant Public Works Director of
Wastewater and Wastewater Plant O erations En ineer with ADK Consultin and Executive
Search of Omaha Nebraska in an Amount of $22 600.00.
RESOLUTIONS:
#2021-152 - Consideration of Anprovin� Bli�hted and Substandard Desi�nation for CRA Area
#32, (Josh Rhoads wrth Honzon Builders) located west of North Road on either side of Old
Potash Hi�hway Grand Island Nebraska This item was related to the aforementioned Public
Hearing. Josh Rhoads and Keith Marvin answered questions concerning the development of this
area. Comments were made by Council that TIF projects were for redevelopment and this was
for a new development.
Motion by Nickerson, second by Conley to approve Resolution #2021-152. Upon roll call vote,
Councilmembers Nickerson, Guzinski, Conley, Stelk, and Fitzke, voted aye. Councilmembers
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Haase, Mendoza, and Paulick voted no. Mayor Steele made the sixth and deciding vote to
approve. Motion adopted.
#2021-153 - Consideration of A�proving the Semi-Annual Report bv the Grand Island Area
Economic Development Corporation/Citizens Advisory Review Committee on the Economic
Development Program Plan. This item was related to the aforementioned Public Hearing. Staff
recommended approval.
Motion by Nickerson, second by Haase to approve Resolution #2021-153.. Upon roll call vote,
all voted aye. Motion adopted.
#2021-154 - Consideration of A�provin� Economic Development Incentive Agreement with
GIX Logistics, Inc. EDC Director Dave Taylor reported that GIX Logistics, Inc. had submitted
the required LB-840 application for a forgivable loan in the amount of $310,000.00. Proposed
was the creation of 15 full-time equivalent (FTE) employees with an average hourly wage of
$29.50. Requested was $310,000.00 for job creation, job training and infrastructure to be paid
over three years. Staff recommended approval.
Motion by Guzinski, second by Paulick to approve Resolution #2021-154. Upon roll call vote,
all voted aye. Motion adopted.
PAYMENT OF CLAIMS:
Motion by Guzinski, second by Nickerson to approve the payment of claims for the period of
June 9, 2021 through June 22, 2021 for a total amount of $5,196,378.47. Upon roll call vote, all
voted aye. Motion adopted.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 8:44 p.m.
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RaNae Edwards
City Clerk
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