07/27/2021 MinutesCITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
July 27, 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 July 27, 2021. Notice of the meeting was given in The Grand Island Independent on
July 21, 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, Jason Conley, Bethany Guzinski, Maggie
Mendoza, and Mitch Nickerson. Councilmembers Michelle Fitzke, Mark Stelk, Vaughn Minton,
and Chuck Haase were absent. The following City Officials were present: City Administrator
Jerry Janulewicz, City Clerk RaNae Edwards, Assistance Finance Director Brian Schultz,
Interim City Attorney Stacy Nonhof and Public Works Director John Collins.
INVOCATION was given by Pastor Nathan Frew, Abundant Life Christian Center, 3411 West
Faidley Avenue followed by the PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Public Hearing on Acquisition of Utility Easement at the Intersection of 18th Street & Illinois
Avenue (Abandoned Blain Well Site) - Luevano & Medrano. Utilities Director Tim Luchsinger
reported that a utility easement was needed at the intersection of 18�' Street and Illinois Avenue
in order to have access to install, upgrade, maintain, and repair power appurtenances, including
power lines and transformers. The City had sold the abandoned Blain Well Site and requested the
entire area be dedicated as a utility easement to allow the Utilities Department to access, operate,
and maintain the existing utility infrastructure previously installed at this location. Staff
recommended approval. No public testimony was heard.
Public Hearin�on Acquisition of Utility Easement - 830 Bronze Road - Rhoads Enterprises, Inc.
Utilities Director Tim Luchsinger reported that a utility easement was needed at 830 Bronze
Road in order to have access to install, upgrade, maintain, and repair power appurtenances,
including lines and transformers. Rhoads Enterprises, Inc. had requested a new electrical service
for their new storage buildings. This easement would allow the Utilities Department to access,
operate, and maintain the electrical infrastructure at this location. Staff recommended approval.
No public testimony was heard.
Public Hearing on Proposed Blighted and Substandard Area 33 for approximatelv 210 Acres
located West of Prairie Road North of Husker Highway (Innate Development, LLC). This item
was pulled from the agenda at the request of the applicant.
Public Hearing on 2021-2022 Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan.
Community Development Administrator Amber Alvidrez reported that the City has a 5-year
Consolidated Plan which was currently in place and covered the time period of 2019-2023. The
Annual Action Plan breaks down the priorities and lists specific dollar amounts and which
projects would be funded in the assigned year. A separate Annual Action Plan was prepared for
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each Fiscal Year. Presented were the planned programs for the 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan.
Staff recommended approval. No public testimony was heard.
ORDINANCES:
#9831 - Consideration of Approving Changes to Chapter 27 of the Grand Island City
Code Relative to Procurement
Interim City Attorney Stacy Nonhof reported that this Ordinance would update Chapter 27 of the
Grand Island City Code relative to procurement as presented at the June 27, 2021 City Council
meeting and the July 13, 2021 Study Session. Staff recommended approval.
Discussion was held regarding limiting the length of contracts to 5 years and creating a
purchasing policy.
Motion by Paulick, second by Guzinski to approve Ordinance #9831 on iirst reading only. Upon
roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
#9839 - Consideration of Approving Conveyance of Property to the Nebraska
Department of Veterans Affairs
City Administrator Jerry Janulewicz reported that to obtain funding from the National Cemetery
Administration the State of Nebraska must demonstrate that the City of Grand Island would
convey to the state the existing cemetery and additional lands upon the State's receipt of a grant
opportunity letter from the National Cemetery Administration. Staff recommended approval.
Jay Vavricek, 2729 Brentwood Blvd. spoke in support.
Motion by Guzinski, second by Scott to approve Ordinance #9839 on first reading only. Upon
roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
CONSENT AGENDA: Motion by Paulick, second by Guzinski to approve the Consent Agenda.
Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
Approving Minutes of July 13, 2021 City Council Regular Meetin�
Approving Minutes of July 13, 2021 Bud�et Work Session.
Approving Minutes of July 13, 2021 Study Session.
Approving Minutes of Julv 19, 2021 Joint Health Department Meeting,
Approvin� Minutes of Jul,y 20, 2021 Study Session.
Approvin� Re-Appointment of Robert Thomas and A�pointment of Erich Fruehling to the Tree
Board.
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#2021-170 - Approvin� Acquisition of Utility Easement at the Intersection of 18th Street &
Illinois Avenue (Abandoned Blain Well Site) Luevano & Medrano.
#2021-171 - Approvin� Acquisition of Utility Easement - 830 Bronze Road - Rhoads
Enterprises, Inc.
#2021-172 - A�provin� Bid Award for Edith Abbott Memorial Library — Air Handler
Replacement with Jerr_y's Sheet Metal of Grand Island, Nebraska in an Amount of $667,200.00.
#2021-173 - Approving Recruiting Firm for Search to Fill City Attornev Position with Baker
Tillev of St. Paul, Minnesota in an Amount of $24,500.00.
#2021-174 - Approving State Fair Emer�encv Medical Service Agreement.
#2021-175 - A�provin� Advanced EMS Training Field Experience Agreement with Union
College of Lincoln, Nebraska.
#2021-176 - A�proving Certificate of Final Completion for Chip Seal Project No. 2021-CS-1
with Topkote, Inc. of Yankton, South Dakota.
#2021-177 - Approvin� Request from the YMCA for Permission to Use City Streets, Hike/Bike
Trail, and State Hi�hwa_y for the 2021 Nebraska State Fair Marathons.
#2021-178 - A�provin� Amendment No. 4 for Wastewater Treatment Plant Laboratory,
Operations Control Center, and Administrative Building Renovation Consultin� Services for
Project No. 2017-WWTP-2 with HDR En�ineerin�, Inc. of Omaha, Nebraska for an Increase of
$13,800.00 and a Revised Contract Amount of $550,867.00.
#2021-179 - Approvin� Agreement with NDOT-Intermodal Planning Division for the Grand
Island Area MetropolitaY Planning Or�anization (GIAMPO) for the 2022 Fiscal Year TRANSIT,
Section 5305, Transportation Plannin� Program•
#2021-180 - A�proving JBS Trail Extension Construction with the Diamond En ing eerin C�o. of
Grand Island, Nebraska in an Amount of $618,752.16.
#2021-181 - A�provin� Nebraska DOT A�reement to Construct Trail in State Right-of-Wa�
#2021-182 - A�proving 2021-2022 Communitv Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan.
#2021-183 - Approvin� 2021 Police De_partment Justice Assistance Grant (JAG�pplication and
MOU.
#2021-184 - Approving Change Order No. 1 for Tri-Citv Dru� and Safe Streets Task Force
�TCDSSTF) New Location Office Set Up with Stump Construction, Inc. of Grand Island,
Nebraska for an Increase of $15,618.55 and a Revised Contract Amount of $78,116.55.
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RESOLUTIONS:
#2021-185 - Consideration of Approving Proposed Blighted and Substandard Area 33 for
approximately 210 Acres located West of Prairie Road North of Husker Highway (Innate
Development, LLC). This item was pulled from the agenda at the request of the applicant.
#2021-186 - Consideration of Approvin�Inclusive Play�round Project Donated at Ryder Park.
Parks and Recreation Director Todd McCoy reported that the City was approached by students
and staff from the Central Community College Occupational Therapy Class with the idea of
raising funds to building a new community inclusive playground at Ryder Park. The playground
was anticipated to cost over $1 million and be completely funded with private donations. Part of
the fundraising plan was to include approximately $250,000 endowment to cover annual cost
maintenance of the equipment. Staff recommended approval.
Dr. Kalli Watson, 1109 Belgrade Court, Plattsmouth, Nebraska spoke in support. Dean Morris,
321 Pintail Circle, Hastings, Nebraska answered questions regarding fund raising.
Motion by Nickerson, second by Conley to approve Resolution #2021-186. Upon roll call vote,
all voted aye. Motion adopted.
#2021-187 - Consideration of Ab rp ovin� MOU with the Grand Island Children's Museum, Inc.
City Administrator Jerry Janulewicz reported that the Grand Island Children's Museum, Inc.
recently contacted the city and indicated a desire to acquire an option to rent the City-owned
former Nebraska Guard Amory Building on Old Potash Highway at a nominal annual rental
amount. In additional to the nominal rent, the Museum would be required to complete substantial
capital improvements to the building, such as new HVAC and upgrades to the electric, and other
building systems as needed to adapt it for use as a children's museum. The Museum was
requesting City Council approval of a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding for an option
to lease the building and grounds. Staff recommended approval.
Dana Rosacker, 206 South Lincoln Avenue representing the Grand Island Children's Museum
presented a PowerPoint. Amy Price, 1104 West Division Street answered questions regarding
on-going costs, fees, and foundation giving. Jay Vavricek, 2729 Brentwood Blvd. spoke in
support.
Motion by Paulick, second by Nickerson to approve Resolution #2021-187. Upon roll call vote,
all voted aye. Motion adopted.
#2021-188 - Consideration of Acceptin� Gift of Crane Sculptures and Assignment of License
Rights from the Crrand Island Public Library Foundation. City Administrator Jerry Janulewicz
reported that the Grand Island Public Library Foundation had provided fiznding for and
purchased five, custom built, life-size Sandhill Crane bronze sculptures to be installed in the
Public Library Entrance Plaza by the creator Gary Staab and Staab Studios, Inc. to be donated
and gifted jointly to the City of Grand Island and the Grand Island Public Library Board. Staff
recommended approval.
Motion by Scott, second by Conley to approve Resolution #2021-188. Upon roll call vote, all
voted aye. Motion adopted.
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PAYMENT OF CLAIMS:
Motion by Guzinski, second by Mendoza to approve the payment of claims for the period of July
14, 2021 through July 27, 2021 for a total amount of $5,813,088.01. Upon roll call vote, all voted
aye. Motion adopted.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 8:22 p.m.
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RaNae Edwards
City Clerk