07/26/2022 MinutesCITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
July 26, 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 July 26, 2022. Notice of the meeting was given in The Grand Island Independent on
July 20, 2022.
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, Michelle Fitzke, Mark Stelk, Jason Conley,
Vaughn Minton, Bethany Guzinski, Mitch Nickerson, and Chuck Haase. Councilmember
Maggie Mendoza was 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 Pastor Tim Kilstrom, Spirit of Life Church, 2304 Macron Street
followed by the PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Public Hearing on Zoning Change to Property located at 2548 and 2536 Carleton Avenue, Grand
Islandz Nebraska from RO Residential Office to B2 General Business. (Suzanne Bowden�
Regional Planning Director Chad Nabity reported that the owners of property immediately north
of Dairy Queen east of the Carleton Avenue and north of Capital Avenue (Suzanne Bowden and
MidNebraska Foundation Inc.) had requested that their property be rezoned. Ms. Bowden would
like to convert the old daycare site to a more commercial use and MidNebraska Foundation
agreed to be included in the application. Staff recommended approval. No public testimony was
heard.
Public Hearing on Zoning Change to Property located at 4720 East Seedling Mile Road, Grand
Island, Nebraska from LLR Large Lot Residential to B2 General Business (Jose Ramirez�
Regional Planning Director Chad Nabity reported that the owner of property immediately at the
northwest corner of Seedling Mile Road and Gun Barrel Road (Jose Ramirez.) requested that the
property be rezoned. Mr. Ramirez would like to renovate the Harmony Hall Building and use it
as a reception halUballroom in a manner consistent with the historic uses of the property. Staff
recommended denial.
The following people spoke in support:
• Jose Ramirez, 1104 N. Gunbarrel Road
• Marlyss Castillo, 228 4�' Street
• Dan Hill, 3610 Arabian Circle
• Mariah Ramirez, 302 S. Pine Street
• David Hill, 333 Pheasant Drive
• Pedro Gutieriez, 322 4th Street
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• Eduardo Corvarrubias, 544 Johnson Dr.
The following people spoke in opposition:
• Greg Erwin, 545 N. Gunbarrel Road
• Susie Dunn, 907. Gunbarrel Road
• JoAnn Albright, 1029 N. Gunbarrel
No further public testimony was heard.
RESOLUTIONS:
#2022-203 - Consideration of Approvin� the Labor Agreement between the Citv of Grand Island
and the Fraternal Order of Police, Grand Island Lod�e No. 24. Human Resource Director Aaron
Schmid reported that the current agreement expires as of midnight September 30, 2022. The City
and the FOP met to negotiate the terms of a new agreement and have reached a tentative
agreement. Staff recommended approval.
Motion by Nickerson, second by Minton to approve Resolution #2022-203. Upon roll call vote,
all voted aye. Motion adopted.
#2022-204 - Consideration of Approvin� Memorandum of Understanding between the Citv of
Grand Island and the Fraternal Order of Police, Grand Island Lodge No. 24. Human Resource
Director Aaron Schmid reported that the new labor agreement would begin October 1, 2022 and
continue through September 30, 2025. Administration and the FOP were requesting to start
portions of the contract early to promote recruiting and retention efforts. The department had
experienced significant, prolonged staffing challenges. Administration and the FOP were
requesting to start the portions effective August 14, 2020. Staff recommended approval.
Lieutenant Dale Hilderbrand and Sgt. Mike Nelson spoke in support.
Motion by Conley, second by Paulick to approve Resolution #2022-204. Upon roll call vote, all
voted aye. Motion adopted.
ORDINANCES:
Councilmember Minton moved "that the statutory rules requiring ordinances to be read by title
on three different days are suspended and that ordinances numbered:
#9886 - Consideration of Amendments to Chapter 30 of the Grand Island City Code
Relative to Applications for Permits (Second and Final Reading)
#9887 - Consideration of Approving Zoning Change to Property located at 2548 and
2536 Carleton Avenue, Grand Island, Nebraska from RO Residential Office to B2
General Business. (Mid Nebraska Foundation, Inc.)
#9888 - Consideration of Approving Zoning Change to Property located at 4720 East
Seedling Mile Road, Grand Island, Nebraska from LLR Large Lot Residential to B2
General Business (Jose Ramirez)
#9889 - Consideration of Approving Salary Ordinance
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#9890 - Consideration of Amendments to Chapters 16, 18, 26, 30 & 32 of the Grand
Island City Code Relative to Fees
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.
#9886 - Consideration of Amendments to Chapter 30 of the Grand Island City Code
Relative to Applications for Permits (Second and Final Reading)
Interim City Attorney Stacy Nonhof 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 Guzinski, second by Paulick to approve Ordinance #9886.
City Clerk: Ordinance #9886 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 #9886 is declared to be lawfully adopted upon publication as required by
law.
#9887 - Consideration of Approving Zoning Change to Property located at 2548 and
2536 Carleton Avenue, Grand Island, Nebraska from RO Residential Office to B2
General Business. (Mid Nebraska Foundation, Inc.)
This item was related to the aforementioned Public Hearing. Staff recommended approval.
Motion by Paulick, second by Guzinski to approve Ordinance #9887.
City Clerk: Ordinance #9887 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 #9887 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 #9887 is declared to be lawfully adopted upon publication as required by
law.
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#9888 - Consideration of Approving Zoning Change to Property located at 4720 East
Seedling Mile Road, Grand Island, Nebraska from LLR Large Lot Residential to B2
General Business (Jose Ramirez)
This item was related to the aforementioned Public Hearing. Staff recommended denial. Police
Chief Robert Falldorf answered questions regarding other businesses like this regarding noise.
He said there had been no problems for the Police Department with businesses like this.
Motion by Guzinski, second by Minton to approve Ordinance #9888.
City Clerk: Ordinance #9888 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 Haase, Guzinski,
Minton, Conley, Stelk, and Fitzke voted aye. Councilmembers Nickerson and Scott voted no.
Councilmember Paulick abstained. Motion adopted.
City Clerk: Ordinance #9888 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,
Councilmembers Haase, Guzinski, Minton, Conley, Stelk, Fitzke, and Scott voted aye.
Councilmember Haase voted no. Councilmember Paulick abstained. Motion adopted.
Mayor Steele: By reason of the roll call votes on first reading and then upon second and final
readings, Ordinance #98887 is declared to be lawfully adopted upon publication as required by
law.
#9889 - Consideration of Approving Salary Ordinance
Human Resources Director Aaron Schmid explained the changes to the FOP labor agreement.
Motion by Stelk, second by Fitzke to approve Ordinance #9889.
City Clerk: Ordinance #9889 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 #9889 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 #98889 is declared to be lawfully adopted upon publication as required by
law.
#9890 - Consideration of Amendments to Chapters 16, 18, 26, 30 & 32 of the Grand
Island City Code Relative to Fees
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Interim City Attorney Stacy Nonhof reported that it was brought to Staff's attention that
Chapters 16, 18, 26, 30 & 32 of the Grand Island City Code had not been updated with the City
Council approved Fee Schedule regarding permit fees. Staff recommended approval.
Motion by Guzinski, second by Stelk to approve Ordinance #9890.
City Clerk: Ordinance #9890 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 #9890 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 #98890 is declared to be lawfully adopted upon publication as required by
law.
CONSENT AGENDA: Motion by Paulick, second by Stelk to approve the Consent Agenda.
Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
Approving Minutes of July 12, 2022 City Council Regular Meetin�.
Approvin� Minutes of the July 19, 2022 CityCouncil Study Session.
Approving Re-appointments of Jim Partington Mike S�ilinek and Russ Canfield to the Buildin�
Code Advisory Board.
#2022-181 - A�provin� to Award the Market Participant Contract to NextEra Ener�v of Juno
Beach, Florida.
#2022-182 - Approvin� Bid Award - Burdick Demo 2022 with Spirtas Wreckin� Companv of St.
Louis, Missouri in and Amount of $938,313.33.
#2022-183 - Approving State Fair Emer�ency Medical Service A�reement with the Grand Island
Fire Department who will be Compensated in an Amount of $30 550.00.
#2022-184 - Approvin� Bid Award for Annual Supply of Road Deicing Salt 2022-2023 with
Blackstrap Inc of Neligh Nebraska in an Amount of $55.00 per ton.
#2022-185 - A�proving Change Order No 1 for Moores Creek Storm Sewer Improvements;
Project No 2021-D-2�B) with Nebraska Land Developers LLC of Aurora, Nebraska for Time
Extension from June 1, 2022 to September 30, 2022.
#2022-186 - A�provin� Bid Award for Lift Station No. 17 Improvements; Proiect No. 2021-5-9
with The Diamond En in� eering Company of Grand Island Nebraska in an Amount of
$1,574,703.47.
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#2022-187 - Approving Amendment No. 1 to En in� eerin� Consulting Services for Lift Station
No. 17 Improvements; Project No. 2021-5-9 with Olsson, Inc. of Grand Island Nebraska for an
Increase of $40,300.00 and a Revised Contract Amount of $261 300.00.
#2022-188 - Approving Change Order No. 2 for Central Nebraska Regional Airport Sanitary
Sewer Collection S�stem Rehabilita.tion• Project No. 2017-5-4 with S. J Louis Construction
Inc. of Rockville. Minnesota for an Increase of $64,994.50 for a Revised Contract Amount of
$6,194,994.50.
#2022-189 - Approving Bid Award for Mowing at the Wastewater Treatment Plant with AB
Service and Repair, LLC of Grand Island, Nebraska in an Amount of 1 400.00 per mowing.
#2022-190 - Approving Chan�e Order No. 1 for Eddv Street Underpass Rehabilitation• Project
No. 2019-U-1 with The Diamond En ing eering Com�any of Grand Island Nebraska for an
Increase of $74,953.36 and a Revised Contract Amount of $1,416 418.26.
#2022-191 - A�proving Chan�e Order No. 1 for Moores Creek Draina�e Culvert Extension•
Proiect No. 2021-D-2(A) with The Diamond En ineering Company of Grand Island Nebraska
for an Increase of $67,907.19 and a Revised Contract Amount of $335.169.39.
#2022-192 - Ap roving Bid Awaxd for 2022 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation• Project No. 2022-5-
1 with Insituform Technologies USA, LLC of Chesterfield. Missouri in an Amount of
$689,558.30.
#2022-193 - A� rp oving Dell Computer Equipment Replacements in an Amount of $77 645.00.
#2022-194 - A roving Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for Island Subdivision. It was
noted that Umbrella Development, LLC, owner, had submitted the Final Plat and Subdivision
Agreement for Island Subdivision located north of Curran Avenue and the Intersection of Curran
Avenue and Carleton Avenue for the purpose of creating 21ots on 0.75 acres.
#2022-195 - Approving Agreement for Health Insurance Administration with B1ueCross
B1ueShield BCBS) Nebraska.
RESOLUTIONS:
#2022-196 - Consideration of A�pointing Laura McAloon as Citv Attorne� Mayor Steele
recommended his appointment of Laura McAloon as Grand Island City Attorney.
Motion by Haase, second by Nickerson to approve Resolution #2022-196. Upon roll call vote, all
voted aye. Motion adopted.
#2022-197 - Consideration of Approving One and Six Year Street Improvement Plan. Interim
Public Works Director Keith Kurz reported this was related to the Public Hearing on July 12,
2022.
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Motion by Nickerson, second by Scott to approve Resolution #2022-197. Upon roll call vote, all
voted aye. Motion adopted.
#2022-198 - Consideration of A�proving 2022-2023 Fee Schedule. Finance Director Patrick
Brown presented the proposed 2022-2023 Fee Schedule. Reviewed were the changes due to
increasing costs to provide services.
Motion by Haase, second by Paulick to approve Resolution #2022-198. Upon roll call vote, all
voted aye. Motion adopted.
#2022-199 - Consideration of Approving FY 2022-2023 Annual Bud�et for Railside Business
Improvement District and Setting Date for Board of Equalization. Finance Director Patrick
Brown reported that the City had received the 2022-2023 budget that provided for a total special
assessment of $134,815.04 within the Railside Business Improvement District. It was
recommended that the Board of Equalization on the proposed assessments be set for August 30,
2022. Staff recommended approval.
Motion by Guzinski, second by Minton to approve Resolution #2022-199. Upon roll call vote, all
voted aye. Motion adopted.
#2022-200 - Consideration of Approvin� FY 2022-2023 Annual Budget for Fonner Park
Business Improvement District and Settin� Date for Board of Equalization. Finance Director
Patrick Brown reported that the City had received the 2022-2023 budget that provided for a total
special assessment of $53,202.00 within the Fonner Park Business Improvement District. It was
recornmended that the Board of Equalization on the proposed assessments be set for August 30,
2022. Staff recommended approval.
Motion by Scott, second by Conley to approve Resolution #2022-200. Upon roll call vote, all
voted aye. Motion adopted.
#2022-201 - Consideration of Approvin� FY 2022-2023 Annual Budget for South Locust Street
Business Improvement District and Settin�Date of Board of Equalization. Finance Director
Patrick Brown reported that the City had received the 2022-2023 budget that provided for a total
special assessment of $104,617.00 within the South Locust Street Business Improvement
District. It was recommended that the Board of Equalization on the proposed assessments be set
for August 30, 2022. Staff recommended approval.
Motion by Paulick, second by Guzinski to approve Resolution #2022-201. Upon roll call vote,
all voted aye. Motion adopted.
#2022-202 - Consideration of Approvin� FY 2022-2023 Benefits for Vehicle Off-Street Parkin�
District #3 and Settin� Date of Board of Equalization. Finance Director Patrick Brown reported
that the total special assessment of $73,470.00 within the Parking District #3 was recommended.
It was recommended that the Board of Equalization on the proposed assessments be set for
August 30, 2022. Staff recommended approvaL
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Motion by Guzinski, second by Minton to approve Resolution #2022-202. Upon roll call vote, all
voted aye. Motion adopted.
#2022-205 - Consideration of Scheduling City Council Studv Sessions for 2022. Interim City
Attorney Stacy Nonhof reported that a request had been made to schedule Study Sessions for the
remainder of the 2022 calendar year. Comments were made by Council about the process of
scheduling Study Sessions.
Motion by Haase, second by Paulick to approve Resolution #2022-205. Upon roll call vote, all
voted aye. Motion adopted.
#2022-206 - Consideration of Approvin� Southwest Power Pool Market Participant Service
A�reement. Utilities Director Tim Luchsinger reported that the Grand Island Electric Department
participates in the Southwest Power Pool (SPP). This regional market was the current method
that Nebraska utilities buy and sell power, and allows Grand Island to sell excess generation and
purchase lower cost power when available. Staff recommended approving the SPP Market
Participant Service Agreement to allow for the City's new representation in the Integrated
Marketplace.
Motion by Haase, second by Paulick to approve Resolution #2022-206. Upon roll call vote, all
voted aye. Motion adopted.
#2022-207 - Consideration of Approving Southwest Power Pool Metering Agent Service
A�reement. Utilities Director Tim Luchsinger reported that the City of Grand Island had
completed several forms and the necessary credit information in order to become a Market
Participant in the SPP IM. The Metering Agenda Service Agreement was needed to establish
correct contact information and terms and conditions as the City transitions to a new Market
Participant Representative.
Motion by Haase, second by Paulick to approve Resolution #2022-207. 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 July
13, 2022 through July 26, 2022 for a total amount of $5,504,067.54. Upon roll call vote, all voted
aye. Motion adopted.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 8:53 p.m.
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RaNae Edwards
City Clerk