07/12/2022 Minutes�
CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
July 12, 2022
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of
Grand Isla�d, Nebraska was conducted in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 100 East First
Street, on July 12, 2022. Notice of the meeting was given in The Grand Island Independent on
July 6, 2022.
Mayor Roger G. Steele called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The following City Council
members were present: Michelle Fitzke, Mark Stelk, Jason Conley, Bethany Guzinski, Maggie
1Vlendoza, Mitch Nickerson, and Chuck Haase. Councilmembers Mike Paulick, Justin Scott and
Vaughn Minton were absent. The following City Officials were present: City Administrator Jerry
Janulewicz, City Clerk RaNae Edwards, Interim City Attorney Stacy Nonhof, Finance Director
Patrick Brown, and Interim Public Works Director Keith Kurz.
INVOCATION was given by Father Jorge Canela, St. Mary's Cathedral, 204 South Cedar Street
followed by the PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
Mayor Steele stated there were several Councilmembers that requested the Study Session
secluded for tonight be moved to July 19, 2022. Motion by Fitzke, second by Haase to move the
July 12, 2022 Study Session to July 19, 2022. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Public Hearing on the One & Six Year Street Improvement Plan. Interim Public Works Director
I�eith Kurz presented the One & Six Year Street Improvement Plan. Reviewed were the Capital
Projects for 2022/2023. He stated this public hearing would be left open with Council action on
the July 26, 2022 City Council meeting. No public testimony was heard.
Public Hearing on Acquisition of Utility Easement - 3212 S. Locust St (Bosselman, Inc.�
Utilities Director Tim Luchsinger reported that a utility easement was needed at 3212 South
Locust Street in order to have access to install, upgrade, maintain, and repair power
appurtenances, including lines and transformers. The Grand Island Utilities Department needed
to upgrade the underground electric infrastruciure along Ramada Road. The proposed easement
would allow the Department to install, access, operate, and maintain the electrical infrastructure
at this lacation. Staff recommended approval. No public testimony was heard.
Public Hearin o�quest from MidAmerica Washout, LLC for a Conditional Use Permit for a
Livestock Trailer Washout facility located at 4009 W. Wood River Road in the NE 1/4, Sec. 23-
10-10 - Southwest Corner of the Intersection of Wood River Road and North Road. Regional
Planning Director Chad Nabity reported that an application had been received from Mid America
Truck Wash, LLC for a Conditional Use Permit for a truck washout facility located at 4009 W.
Wood River Road. The facility proposed was within the 2 mile extraterritorial jurisdiction of the
City but the lagoons on this property were outside the 2 mile extraterritorial jurisdiction. Staff
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recommended approval with several conditions, one being prior to issuance of building permits
for the facility the applicant shall receive all necessary approvals from both the Nebraska
Department of Environment and Energy (NDEE) and Hall County for the operation of the waste
water �reatment lagoons and solids storage associated with the treatment located on the southern
side of this property or shall make provisions for connecting to municipal sewer.
T�e following people spoke in support:
• Steve Mossman, 134 So. 13th Street, Lincoln, NE
• Sara Ruda, 1514 County Road P Blvd, Aims, NE
•�Vlatt Goeller, 3600 Holmes Park Road, Lincoln, NE
s Ed Nierodzik, Tilden, NE
• Charilie Bosselman, 3800 E. US Hwy 34
e Chad Ruda, 1514 County Road P Blvd. Aims, NE
The following people spoke in opposition:
• Craig Dixson, 2521 E. Hwy 34
• Jolene Bockmann, 6675 So. North Road
• Steve Bockmann, 6675 South No. Road
• Jeff Ewoldt, 6499 So. Engleman Road
• Dale Bockmann, 3858 W. Wood River Road
• Jeralyn Oberg, 4151 W. Wood River doad
Judd Allan, 5750 W. Schultz Road, Alda, NE spoke in neutral position. No further public
testimony was heard.
l�RD1NANCES:
#9885 - Consideration of Amendments to Chapter 5 of the Grand Island City Code
Relative to Peacocks
Interim City Attorney Stacy Nonhof reported that currently there was no prohibition preventing
ownership of peafowl within the City limits of Grand Island. Pursuant to a complaint by a citizen
of Grand Island, this matter was addressed by the Animal Advisory Board on June 23, 2022. The
request was made to have the City prohibit ownership of these birds as they are loud and create a
nuisance. This Ordinance is in conformance of the directive of the Animal Advisory Board to
prohibit ownership of these birds. This Ordinance does not address the peafowl that are already
within the City limits, but would rather prohibit anyone from lawfully owning these birds in the
future. The birds currently in Grand Island were not owned by anyone. Staff recommended
approval.
Rita Hemmer, 1902 Eldorado Street spoke in support. Tonia Gleason, 1123, No. Geddes Street;
Craig Oakleaf, 1911 Eldorado Street; and Jim Wagoner, 2304 W. Louis Street spoke in
opposition.
Discussion was held regarding the noise and other animals that were not included in this
ordinance.
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Motion by Nickerson, second by Conley to approve Ordinance #9885 on first reading only.
City Clerk: Ordinance #9885 on first reading. All those in favor of the passage of this ordinance
on first reading, answer roll call vote. Upon roll call vote, Councilmembers Nickerson, Mendoza,
and Conley voted aye. Councilmembers Haase, Guzinski, and Stelk voted no. Councilmember
Fitzke abstained. Motion failed.
#9886 - Consideration of Amendments to Chapter 30 of the Grand Island City Code
Relative to Applications for Permits
Interim Public Works Director Keith Kurz reported that it was brought to Staff's attention that
Chapter 30-30 of City Code had not been updated with the City Council approved Fee Schedule
regarding permit fees. Staff recommended approval.
Motion by Guzinskik, second by Stelk to approve Ordinance #9886 on first reading only.
City Clerk: Ordinance #9886 on first reading. All those in favor of the passage of this ordinance
on first reading, answer roll call vote. Upon roll call vote, Councilmembers Nickerson, Mendoza,
Guzinski, Conley, Stelk, and Fitzke voted aye. Councilmembers Haase voted no. Motion
adopted.
CONSENT AGENDA: Consent Agenda �tem G-11 (Resolution #2022-175) was removed from
the agenda ai the request of the Public Works Department. Consent Agenda item G-9
(Resolution #2022-173) was removed for further discussion. Motion by Guzinski, second by
Fitzke to approve the Consent Agenda excluding items G-9 and G-11. Upon roll call vote, all
voted aye. Motion adopted.
Approving Minutes of June 28, 2022 City Council Re�ular Meetin�
Approving A�pointment of Chris Schwie�er to the Community Redevelo�ment Authoritv Board.
Approvin� Appointment of Alan Joos to the Civil Service Commission.
Approvin.,.g Re-A�pointments of Darwin Wicht, Leon Van Winkle, and Steve Meyer to the Tree
Board.
Approvin�quest from Jess Ber�lund 4243 �arrow Drive for Liquor Manager Desi�nation
with Buffalo Wild Wings, 809 Allen Drive.
#2022-170 - A�proving Acquisition of IJtility Ease�nent - 3212 S. Locust St (Bosselman, Inc.).
#2022-171 - A�proving 2023-2025 Coal Purchase with Peabodv Coal Sales from the Caballo
Mine.
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#2022-172 - Ap�roving PGS Unit 1 Generator Protection Relays and Transformer Protection
Relays from Graybar Electric Company, Inc. of Omaha, Nebraska in an Amount of $147,872.69.
#2022-173 - A�roving Preliminary Plat, Final Plat and Subdivision A�reement for Trinitv
Heights Subdivision. It was noted that Mesner Development Company, owner, had submitted the
Preliminary Plat, Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for Trinity Heights Subdivision located
north of State Street and 18th Street and west of Wheeler Avenue for the purpose of creating 53
lots on 14.18 acres. Cliff Mesner, Central City, NE, developer of the subdivision answered
questions regarding the development with regards to a walkway/drive by the church. He
commented on the impact of the economy and the need for housing in Grand Island.
Motion by Nickerson, second by Stelk to approve Resolution #2022-173. Upon roll call vote, all
voted aye. Motion adopted.
#2022-174 - A�rovin� Bid Award for Lift Station No. 1 Rehabilitation; Project No. 2022-5-2
with The Diamond En ineering Company of Grand Island, Nebraska in an Amount of
$98,825.40.
#2022-175 - Resolution Directing Propertv Owner to Repair Sidewalk at 1320 N Broadwell
Avenue.
#2022-176 - A�proving A�reement for the Nebraska Public Transportation Assistance Pro�ram.
#2022-177 - A�rovin� Certificate of Final Completion for Curb Ramp Project No. 2022-CR-1
with Galvan Construction, Inc. of Grand Island, Nebraska.
#2022-178 - Approving Temporar� Construction Easements for Various Drainage Projects;
�raokline Drive and Henry Street/South Street Intersection; Project No. 2021-D-1.
#2022-179 - A�provin� Bid Award for Lift Station No. 28 Equalization Tank; Proiect No. 2022-
S-3 vvith SKM Turnkey Construction LLC of Grand Island, Nebraska in an Amount of
$2,045,489.30.
#2022-180 - A�provin� Removal & Construction of 3 New Backstops at Ryder Park with
American Fence Company of Grand Island, Nebraska in an Amount to $47,255.00.
REQUESTS AND REFERRALS:
Consideration of A�roving the Request from Mid America Truck Wash, LLC for a Conditional
Use Permit for a Livestock Trailer Washout facility located at 4009 W. Wood River Road in the
NE 1/4, Sec. 23-10-10 - Southwest Corner of the Intersection of Wood River Road and North
Road. This item was related to the aforementioned Public Hearing.
Discussion was held regarding the cost, waste on the roads, the lagoons, odor and flooding in this
area. Craig Dixson, 3521 E. Hwy 34 answered questions regarding his current facility on Stuhr
Road which was not in operation as a truck wash. Chad Ruda, 1514 County Road P Blvd, Aims,
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NE explained the process regarding the lagoon and how the truck wash would work. He
mentioned there was pipe to the City sewer system at this location.
lO�Iotion by Stelk, second by Nickerson to approve the request from Mid America Truck Wash,
LLC for a Conditional Use Permit for a livestock trailer washout facility located at 4009 W.
�ood River Road contingent upon the conditions identified during the meeting. Upon roll call
vate, Councilmembers Nickerson and Stelk voted aye. Councilmembers Haase, Mendoza,
Guzinski, Conley, and Fitzke voted no. Motion failed.
RESOLUTIONS:
#2022-160 - Approving Award of Proposal for General Governmental Insurance Services.
Finance Director Patrick Brown reported tl�at Request for Proposals were received and reviewed
for �he General Governmental Insurance Services for the City. It was recommended to award the
proposal to FNIC of Grand Island, Nebraska.
Jay Huston, 2511 Riverside Drive and Chris Rosacker, 206 S. Lincoln representing Ryder
Rosacker McCue & Huston spoke in opposition. Jeff Vinson, 1527 Stagecoach Road and Todd
Bartek, 30 Willowbend, Marquette, NE spoke in support.
Discussion was held concerning commissions, coverage, deductibles, and the process of the
Request for F'roposals.
Motion by Nickerson, second by Mendoza to approve Resolution #2022-160. Upon roll call vote,
Councilmembers Nickerson, Mendoza, Guzinski, and Conley voted aye. Councilmembers Haase,
Stelk, and Fitzke voted no. Motion failed.
PAYMENT OF CLAIMS:
lO�Iotion by Guzinski, second by Fitzke to approve the payment of claims for the period of June
29, 2022 through July 12, 2022 for a�otal amount of $12,284,105.71. Upon roll call vote, all
vatecl aye. Motion adopted.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 10:07 p.m.
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IZaNae Edwards
City Clerk