06/28/2022 MinutesCITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
June 28, 2022
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 28, 2022. Notice of the meeting was given in The Grand Island Independent on
June 22, 2022.
Mayor Roger G. Steele called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The following City Council
members were present: Mike Paulick, Mark Stelk, Jason Conley, Vaughn Minton, Bethany
Guzinski, Maggie Mendoza, Mitch Nickerson, and Chuck Haase. Councilmembers Justin Scott
and Michelle Fitzke were absent. The following City Officials were present: City Administrator
Jerry Janulewicz, Deputy City Clerk Jill Granere, Interim City Attorney Stacy Nonhof, Finance
Director Patrick Brown, and Interim Public Works Director Keith Kurz.
INVOCATION was given by Pastar John Hayes, Grace Baptist Christian Church, 1115 South
Vine Street followed by the PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Public Hearin� on Request from Ay Mi Madre, LLC dba Ay Mi Madre, 316 East 2nd Street for a
Class "C" Liquor License. Deputy City Clerk Jill Granere reported that an application for a Class
"C" Liquor License had been received from Ay Mi Madre, LLC dba Ay Mi Madre, 316 East 2"a
Street. Ms. Granere presented the following exhibits for the record: application submitted to the
Liquor Control Commission and received by the City on June 7, 2022; notice to the general
public of date, time, and place of hearing published on June 18, 2022; notice to the applicant of
date, time, and place of hearing mailed on June 7, 2022. Staff recommended approval contingent
upon final inspections. 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 ordinance numbered:
#9884 - Consideration of Approving Salary Ordinance
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 this ordinance 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.
Human Resources Director Aaron Schmid reported that the proposed salary ordinance would
amend the salary range of the non-union position of Public Works Director. Administration was
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prepared to begin a search for a new Public Works Director replacement. An initial step in the
process was to conduct a wage survey. Based on the results, Administration was proposing to
amend the salary range from $50.6938/$76.5018 to $62.8300/$90.9700 hourly or
$105,443.10/$159,123.74 to $130,686.4/$189,217.60 annually.
Motion by Stelk, second by Minton to approve Ordinance #9884.
Deputy City Clerk: Ordinance #9884 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.
Deputy City Clerk: Ordinance #9884 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 #9884 is declared to be lawfully adopted upon publication as required by
law.
CONSENT AGENDA: Consent Agenda item G-3 was removed for further discussion. Motion
by Paulick, second by Conley to approve the Consent Agenda excluding item G-3. Upon roll call
vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
Approvin� Minutes of June 14 2022 Citv Council Re�ular Meetin�
Approvin� Appointments of Barbara Beck Kari Hooker-Leep Beth Stecker and Anna Stehlik
to the Library Board.
A� rovin� Request from Sadonna Manfull 1623 Lariat Lane for Lic�uor Manager Desi ng ation
with Jackrabbit Run Golf Course 2800 North Shadv Bend Road Councilmember Haase spoke
against liquor manager and would like to have a golf pro. Sadonna Manfull discussed her
responsibilities at the golf course.
Motion by Guzinski, second by Paulick to approve Sandanno Manfull as Liquor Manager
Designation with Jackrabbit Run Golf Course. Upon roll call vote, Councilmembers Nickerson,
Mendoza, Gttzinski, Minton, Conley, and Paulick voted aye. Councilmembers Haase and Stelk
voted no. Motion adopted.
Approvin� Request from Shawna Knott 1016 East 14th Street Kearney Nebraska for Liquor
Mana�er Desi�nation with Walmart 3395 3501 South Locust Street
#2022-165 - A� roving�Request from Av Mi Madre LLC dba Av Mi Madre 316 East 2nd
Street for a Class "C" Liquor License and Lic�uor Mana�er Desi�nation for Ruth Carbajal 1322
Sheridan Place, Grand Island, Nebraska.
#2022-166 - Approvin� Interlocal Agreement with Hall County for Ambulance Services
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#2022-168 - A�provin� Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for Stuhr Acres Subdivision. It
was noted that Phil Bekett II, owner, had submitted the Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for
Stuhr Acres Subdivision located east of Stuhr Road and north of U.S. Highway 34 for the
purpose of creating 5 lots on 57.74 acres.
#2022-167 - Approving Maintenance Agreement for Power Cots and Power Lifts with Str�
Corporation of Porta�e, Michigan in an Amount of $50,690.00 for three .��
#2022-169 - Approvin� Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for West�ate 13th Subdivision. It
was noted that Heartland Solutions, LLC, owners, had submitted the Final Plat and Subdivision
Agreement for Westgate 13�' Subdivision located north of Westgate Road and west of Gold
Road for the purpose of creating 3 lots on 4.02 acres.
REQUESTS AND REFERRALS:
Consideration of A�proving the Request from the Nebraska State Board of A�riculture for a
Special Designated Liquor License for the Nebraska State Fair. City Administrator Jerry
Janulewicz reported that the Nebraska State Board of Agriculture (Nebraska State Fair Board)
had submitted their request for a Special Designated Liquor License for the State Fair for the
dates of August 25, 2022 thru September 5, 2022. They were requesting a"walk around" liquor
license which allows alcohol consumption throughout the grounds of the State Fair unlike in past
years where alcohol was restricted to certain areas. After review and concerns from the Police
Department, Building Department, Fire Department, and the Health Department it was
recommended by Administration to bring this request before the City Council for their approval.
Staff made no recommendation.
Jamie Parr, 2106 Pioneer Blvd spoke in favor.
Bill Ogg, 501 East Fonner Park Rd spoke in favor.
Motion by Haase, second by Paulick to approve the request from the Nebraska State Fair Board
for a Special Designated Liquor License. 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 June
15, 2022 through June 28, 2022 for a total amount of $8,479,116.68. Upon roll call vote, all
voted aye. Motion adopted.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 7:52 p.m.
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Ji Granere
Deputy City Clerk