09/28/2021 MinutesCITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
September 28, 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 September 28, 2021. Notice of the meeting was given in The Grand Island
Independent on September 22, 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, Mitch Nickerson, and Chuck Haase. Councilmembers Vaughn Minton, Justin Scott,
and Maggie Mendoza 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 Father Martin Egging, Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 518
West State Street followed by the PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Public Hearing on Request from Prairie Pride Brewin�, 115 E. South Front Street for an
Addition to their Class "LK-116938" Liquor License. City Clerk RaNae Edwards reported that
an application for an addition to Class "LK-116938" Liquor License had been received from
Prairie Pride Brewing, 115 E. South Front Street. Ms. Edwards presented the following exhibits
for the record: application submitted to the Liquor Control Commission and received by the City
on September 9, 2021; notice to the general public of date, time, and place of hearing published
on September 18, 2021; notice to the applicant of date, time, and place of hearing mailed on
September 9, 2021. Staff recommended approval contingent upon final inspections. No public
testimony was heard.
Public Hearing on Proposed Bli�hted and Substandard Area 34 for approximately 86 Acres
located West of Diers Avenue Between Faidley Avenue and State Street (The Starostka Group
Unlimited). Regional Planning Director Chad Nabity reported that The Starostka Group
Unlimited had commissioned a Blight and Substandard Study for Proposed Redevelopment Area
No. 34. This study was approximately 86.4 acres of property located along the proposed Claude
Road corridor between Faidley Avenue and State Street west of Diers Avenue in northwest
Grand Island. Staff recommended approval. Matt Rief, with Olsson Associates, 201 East 2nd
Street spoke in support. No further public testimony was heard.
Public Hearin� on Amendment to the Redevelopment Plan for CRA No. 5 located at the corner
of Capital Avenue and Skypark Road (Procon Land Development LLC). Regional Planning
Director Chad Nabity reported that Procon Properties LLC, the owner of the Lots 1-6 of Sunny
Side Third Subdivision had submitted an application for tax increment financing to aid in the
redevelopment and renovation of this commercial/industrial property south of Capital Avenue
and west of Skypark Road. The intended use of the property was for four flex industrial
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buildings suitable for warehousing or small trade related offices. Staff recommended approval.
Bruce Schreiner, 2535 N. Carleton spoke in support. No further public testimony was heard.
Public Hearing on Acquisition of Utilitv Easement Tracts - 3490 Ewoldt Street (Tabitha Grand
Island, Inc.). Utilities Director Tim Luchsinger reported that a utility easement was needed at
3490 Ewoldt Street in order to have access to install, upgrade, maintain, and repair power
appurtenances, including lines and transformers. Tabitha Grand Island, Inc., had requested a new
three phase electrical service for their new facility located at 3490 Ewoldt Street. Staff
recommended approval. No public testimony was heard.
Public Hearin og n Acquisition of Utility Easement - 3540 Ewoldt Street (PCJV, LLC). Utilities
Director Tim Luchsinger reported that a utility easement was needed at 3540 Ewoldt Street in
order to have access to install, upgrade, maintain, and repair power appurtenances, including
lines and transformers. PCJV, LLC, had requested a new electrical service for their new building
located at 3540 Ewoldt Street. Staff recommended approval. No public testimony was heard.
Public Hearing on Acquisition of Permanent Sanitary Sewer and Lift Station Easements for
Central Nebraska Regional Airport Sanitary Sewer Collection S,ystem Rehabilitation; Project No.
2017-5-4 (Hall Countv, Hall Count�rport, and City of Grand Island). This item was pulled
from the agenda at the request of the Public Works Department.
Public Hearin� on Acquisition of Public Easements in Lewis Acres Subdivision - 3225 W
Wildwood Drive (42 Grand Island, LP� Public Works Director John Collins reported that to
allow for development of the Lewis Acres Subdivision it was requested that the City of Grand
Island acquire public easements. Staff recommended approval. No public testimony was heard.
RESOLUTION:
#2021-259 - A�proving Labor Agreement between the Citv of Grand Island and the International
Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 1957 Service/Clerical/Finance. Human Resources
Director Aaron Schmid reported that approximately two dozen job classifications throughout the
City currently work under the conditions outlined in the labor agreement between the City of
Grand Island (City) and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), Local
1597 Service/Clerical/Finance. The current labor agreement expires as of midnight September
30, 2021. The City and the IBEW met to negotiate the terms of a new agreement. The City and
the IBEW have reached a tentative agreement. Staff recommended approval.
Motion by Paulick, second by Guzinski to approve Resolution #2021-259. Upon roll call vote,
all voted aye. Motion adopted.
ORDINANCES:
#9850 - Consideration of Annexation of Property Located at 1118 N. North Road (Lot 1
of Hanover 2nd Subdivision) (Second Reading)
Regional Planning Director Chad Nabity reported that the property located at 1118 N. North
Road consisted of 1 single family home on 0.62 acres of property surrounded by the City of
Grand Island on 3 sides - the north, south and west. There was a house to the south, Fire Station
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4 to the north and a new subdivision to the west. The property was connected to city water and
had city sewer available. The City of Grand Island maintained North Road to the east of the
property. Annexation of this property would facilitate the development of new and efficient
election precincts and the planning department had received a request from the Hall County
Election Commissioner to bring this item to the City Council for consideration. Staff
recommended approval.
Motion by Guzinski, second by Conley to approve Ordinance #9850 on second reading only.
City Clerk: Ordinance #9850 on second reading only. 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.
#9851 - Consideration of Salary Ordinance
Human Resources Director Aaron Schmid reported that the proposed salary ordinance
recognized the changes to the collective bargaining agreement between the City of Grand Island
and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Grand Island Lodge No. 1597 effective
October l, 2021. Staff recommended approval.
Motion by Nickerson, second by Stelk to approve Ordinance #9851 on first reading only.
City Clerk: Ordinance #9851 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.
#9852 - Consideration of Sale of Property Located at 1111 North Broadwell Avenue to
Third City Community Clinic, Inc.
Public Works Director John Collins reported that the City received a request from Third City
Community Clinic, Inc. to purchase the City owned parcel (No. 400133180) addressed as 1111
North Broadwell Avenue. Such property was no longer needed. The sale of such parcel would
eliminate maintenance costs and liability for the City. Staff recommended approval.
Motion by Guzinski, second by Conley to approve Ordinance #9852 on first reading only.
City Clerk: Ordinance #9852 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.
#9853 - Consideration of an Ordinance to Vacate Highland Park Subdivision
Regional Planning Director Chad Nabity reported that the owners of all of the property
encompassed by Highland Park Subdivision have requested that the City vacate the Highland
Park Subdivision and all dedicated rights of way and easements. This request was made to
facilitate the extension of the Northwestern Energy gas line around the perimeter of the City of
Grand Island. Staff recommended approval.
Motion by Paulick, second by Stelk to approve Ordinance #9853 on first reading only.
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City Clerk: Ordinance #9853 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.
CONSENT AGENDA: Consent Items G-8, G-9, and G-14 (Resolutions #2021-241, #2021-242,
and #2021-247) were pulled from the agenda. Consent Items G-4, G-11 and G-12 (Resolutions
#2021-237, #2021-244, and #2021-245) were pulled for further discussion. Motion by Paulick,
second by Fitzke to approve the Consent Agenda excluding items G-8, G-9, G-14, G-4, G-11,
and G-12. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
Approvin� Minutes of September 14, 2021 City Council Re�ular Meetin�.
A�proving Garba�e Permits for Heartland Disposal and Mid-Nebraska Disposal, Inc. and Refuse
Permits for Full Circle Rolloffs, Trash Bee Gone and O'Neill Transportation and Equipment,
LLC.
#2021-236 - Ap�roving Request from Prairie Pride Brewin�, 115 E. South Front Street for an
Addition to their Class "LK-116938" Liquor License.
#2021-237 - Approvin� Agreement with Clean Communitv Svstems in an Amount of
$30,000.00. Clean Community Systems Executive Director Denise McGovern-Gallagher
explained the programs they provided and thanked the volunteers who helped clean up
throughout the City before the State Fair.
Motion by Nickerson, second by Guzinski to approve Resolution #2021-237. Upon roll call vote,
all voted aye. Motion adopted.
#2021-238 - A�proving Bid Award -Class II Chimne�pection at Platte Generatin� Station
with Pullman Power, LLC of Kansas City, Missouri in an Amount of $68,800.00.
#2021-239 - A�provin�Ac_quisition of Utility Easement Tracts - 3490 Ewoldt Street (Tabitha
Grand Island, Inc.).
#2021-240 - Approvin�Acquisition of Utility Easement - 3540 Ewoldt Street (PCJV, LLC�
#2021-241 - Approving Renewable Energ.y Certificate Purchase and Sale Agreement with
Ever�y Kansas Central, Inc. This item was pulled at the request of the Utilities Department.
#2021-242 - A�proving Amendment No. 1 to Renewable Energv Credit Purchase and Sale
A�reement (City of NE Citx). This item was pulled at the request of the Utilities Department.
#2021-243 - Agproving Pole Attachment License A�reement with ALLO Grand Island, LLC.
#2021-244 - A�proving Medical Director Contract for Fire Department with Dr. Cory Ohlson in
an Amount of $36,000.00 per year for 5 years. Fire Chief Cory Schmidt explained the duties of
the Medical Director.
Motion by Nickerson, second by Fitzke to approve Resolution #2021-244. Upon roll call vote,
all voted aye. Motion adopted.
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#2021-245 - A�proving the Purchase of ProQA Emergencv Medical Dispatch Software Module
from Priority Dispatch in an Amount of $79,914.00. Emergency Management Director Jon
Rosenlund explained the Dispatch Software System.
Motion by Nickerson, second by Conley to approve Resolution #2021-245. Upon roll call vote,
all voted aye. Motion adopted.
#2021-246 - A� rp oving Certificate of Final Completion for powntown Sanitary Sewer Manhole
Rehabilitation; Project No. 2020-5-7 with Redina Construction Company of Glen El1Yn, Illinois.
#2021-247 - A�proving Acquisition of Permanent Sanitarp Sewer and Lift Station Easements for
Central Nebraska Regional Airport Sanitary Sewer Collection System Rehabilitation; Project No.
2017-5-4 (Hall County, Hall Count�rport, and Citv of Grand Island). This item was pulled
from the agenda at the request of the Public Works Department.
#2021-248 - A�provin� Acquisition of Public Easements in Lewis Acres Subdivision- 3225 W
Wildwood Drive (42 Grand Island, LP�
#2021-249 - Approvin�Skid Steer Buy-Back for Streets Division from Central Nebraska Bobcat
of Grand Island, Nebraska in an Amount of $7,895.82.
#2021-250 - Approving En ing eerin� Consultin� Agreement for Various Locations Draina�e
Projects; Brookline Drive and Henry Street/ South Street Intersection with JEO Consultin�
Group, Inc. of Grand Island, Nebraska in an Amount of $96,970.00.
#2021-251 - A�proving Chan�e Order No. 1 for the 2021 Asphalt Resurfacing Proj ect No. 2021-
AC-1 with Gary Smith Construction Co., Inc. of Grand Island, Nebraska for an Increase of
$15,320.00 and a Revised Contract Amount of $657,221.26.
#2021-252 - A�proving Agreement for the Grand Island Area Metropolitan Plannin�
Organization (GIAMPO) Transit Development Plan with HDR, Inc. of Omaha, Nebraska in an
Amount of $174.505.27.
#2021-253 - A�proving Certificate of Final Completion for Sanitary Sewer District No. 544;
Ellin�ton Pointe and Westwood Park Subdivisions with The Diamond En ing eering Compan ��of
Grand Island, Nebraska.
#2021-254 - A�proving Change Order No. 1 for Wastewater Treatment Plant Laboratorv,
Operations Control Center and Administrative Building Renovation; Pro�ect No. 2017-WWTP-2
with Sampson Construction Co., Inc. of Lincoln, Nebraska for an Increase of $4,118.00 and a
Revised Contract Amount of $3,458,118.00.
#2021-255 - Approving Certificate of Final Completion for Mastic Surface Treatment; Project
No. 2021-MST-1 with Hall Brothers, Inc. of Marysville, Kansas.
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#2021-256 - A�proving Certificate of Final Completion for Capital Avenue Draina�e
Improvements- North Road to Moores Creek; Project No. 2020-D=2 with Van Kirk Bros.
Contractin� of Sutton, Nebraska.
#2021-257 - A�proving Certificate of Final Completion for Curb Ramp Project No. 2021-CR-1
with The Diamond En ineering Company of Grand Island, Nebraska.
#2021-258 - Approvin� Interlocal A�reement for Library Use by and among the City of Grand
Island, the County of Hall, and the Grand Island Public Library Board in an Amount of
$27,500.00.
RESOLUTIONS:
#2021-260 - Consideration of A�proving Proposed Blighted and Substandard Area 34 for
approximately 86 Acres located West of Diers Avenue Between Faidley Avenue and State Street
(The Starostka Group Unlimited� This item was related to the aforementioned Public Hearing.
Staff recommended approval.
Motion by Haase, second by Paulick to approve Resolution #2021-260. Upon roll call vote, all
voted aye. Motion adopted. Councilmember Nickerson abstained.
#2021-261 - Consideration of Approving Amendment to the Redevelopment Plan for CRA No. 5
located at the corner of Capital Avenue and Skypark Road (Procon Land Development LLC).
This item was related to the aforementioned Public Hearing. Staff recommended approval.
Motion by Guzinski, second by Stelk to approve Resolution #2021-261. Upon roll call vote, all
voted aye. Motion adopted.
PAYMENT OF CLAIMS:
Motion by Guzinski, second by Conley to approve the payment of claims for the period of
September 15, 2021 through September 28, 2021 for a total amount of $5,123,978.64. Upon roll
call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 8:01 p.m.
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RaNae Edwards
City Clerk