10/25/2022 MinutesCITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
October 25, 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 October 25, 2022. Notice of the meeting was given in The Grand Island Independent
on October 19, 2022.
Mayor Roger G. Steele called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The following City Council
members were present: Justin Scott, Michelle Fitzke, Mark Stelk, Jason Conley, Vaughn Minton,
Bethany Guzinski, Maggie Mendoza, Mitch Nickerson, and Chuck Haase. Councilmember Mike
Paulick was absent. The following City Officials were present: City Administrator Jerry
Janulewicz, City Clerk RaNae Edwards, Finance Director Patrick Brown, City Attorney Laura
McAloon and Interim Public Works Director Keith Kurz.
INVOCATION was given by Pastor Todd Bowen, Grace Covenant Church, 418 West 12�' Street
followed by the PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Public Hearing on Comprehensive Plan Amendment for Changes to the Future Land Use Map
for Property Located between Capital Avenue and Airport Road and Broadwell Avenue and
Webb Road in Grand Island, Nebraska. Regional Planning Director Chad Nabity reported that
staff was recommending amendments to the future land use map for the City of Grand Island for
the area around the former veterans' home. The proposed changes were consistent with the
Veteran's Legacy Plan. The Veteran's Legacy Plan envisions a variety of recreational uses along
with commercial, office and residential development across the site. These changes will facilitate
the redevelopment of this property. Staff recommended approval. No public testimony was
heard.
Public Hearing on Redevelopment Plan for CRA No. 16 for Property Located at 2206 and 2300
Capital Avenue (Veteran's Home), Grand Island, Nebraska for Residential Purposes (Libertv
Campus, GI LLC). Regional Planning Director Chad Nabity reported that Liberty Campus GI,
LLC was proposing to redevelop a portion of the former veteran's home property. The plan deals
specifically with the Pershing and Anderson Buildings at the southwest corner of the property
north of Capital Avenue and east of Custer Street. The proposed plan would redevelop these
buildings into 48 one and two bedroom apartments. The units would be available to low income
individuals with a preference for veterans, gold star families and veteran spouses. Staff
recommended approval. Arun Agalwal, CEO for White Lotus Group and Alex Bollington, 3601
Jones Street, Omaha, Nebraska spoke in support. No further public testimony was heard.
Public Hearin� on Redevelopment Plan for CRA No. 34 for Propertp Located North of FaidleX
Avenue and East of Claude Road, Grand Island, Nebraska for Commercial Putposes (KER
Enterprises, LLC). Regional Planning Director Chad Nabity reported that KER Enterprises, LLC
was proposing to develop property north of Faidley Avenue and east of Claude Road for
commercial purposes including a family entertainment center with miniature golf, laser tag, axe
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throwing, duck pin bowling, and an arcade along with food and drink. Staff recommended
approvaL Zach Butz, 308 N. Locust Street, Suite 501; Bruce Schriner, 2535 No. Carlton Avenue;
and Brad Kissler, 605 Sandalwood Drive spoke in support. No further public testimony was
heard.
Public Hearin� on Request from Coranco Great Plains, Inc. on behalf of LPB, LLC for a
Conditional Use Permit for continued Operation of a Soil and Groundwater Remedial Svstem
located at 704 West 3rd Street. Building Department Director Craig Lewis reported that Coranco
Great Plains, Inc. on behalf of LPB, LLC submitted an application for a Conditional Use Permit
to allow for the extended placement of a soil vapor extraction trailer to facilitate the removal of
free phase petroleum from soil and groundwater at 724 West 3rd. Street. Staff recommended
approval. No public testimony was heard.
RESOLUTION:
#2022-314 - Consideration of A�provin� the Labor Agreement between the City of Grand Island
and the Nebraska Public Emplovees, Loca1251 of the American Federation of State, Countv and
Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO. Human Resources Director Aaron Schmid reported that a
combination of twelve job classifications in the Parks and Recreations Department, Library and
Public Works Department were included under the conditions outlined in the labor agreement
between the City of Grand Island (City) and the Nebraska Public Employees, Local 251 of the
American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO (AFSCME.) The
current labor agreement expired as of midnight September 30, 2022. The City and AFSCME met
to negotiate the terms of a new agreement. The negotiations were handled in good faith with both
parties focused on a fair contract. Staff recommended approval.
Motion by Nickerson, second by Haase to approve Resolution #2022-314. 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:
#9902 - Consideration of Approving Zoning Change to Property located at 3600 Husker
Highway from R2 Low Density Residential to CD Commercial Development (Innate
Development 2, LLC) (Second & Final Reading)
#9903 - 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 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.
#9902 - Consideration of Approving Zoning Change to Property located at 3600 Husker
Highway from R2 Low Density Residential to CD Commercial Development (Innate
Development 2, LLC) (Second & Final Reading)
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Regional Planning Director Chad Nabity reported that Innate Development 2, LLC the owners of
200 acres located north of Husker Highway and west of Prairieview Street were requesting that
the zoning on property be changed on a portion of this property from R2 Low Density
Residential to RD Residential Development Zone and Commercial Development Zone. The
proposal was to build 150 units of three story apartments in 10 unit buildings along with 4
carriage house apartments on the Residential Development portion of this property. Staff
recommended approval.
Motion by Guzinski, second by Minton to approve Ordinance #9902 on second and final reading.
Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
#9903 - Consideration of Approving 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 Nebraska Public Employees, Loca1251 of the American Federation of State, County and
Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO effective October 23, 2022. This ordinance would also create
an Evidence Technician PT classification to allow for hiring the 0.5 of the 1.5 FTE request.
Wages would mirror the wages of the Evidence Technician FT classification. Staff
recommended approval.
Motion by Haase, second by Fitzke to approve Ordinance #9903.
City Clerk: Ordinance #9903on 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 #9903on 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 #9903is declared to be lawfully adopted upon publication as required by
law.
CONSENT AGENDA: Consent Agenda items G-6, G-9, and G-11 (Resolutions #2022-294,
#2022-297, and #2022-299) were pulled for further discussion. Motion by Stelk, second by
Conley to approve the Consent Agenda excluding items G-6, G-9 and G-11. Upon roll call vote,
all voted aye. Motion adopted.
A� rovin� Minutes of October 11, 2022 Citv Council Regular Meeting_
Approving Minutes of October 18, 2022 City Council Study Session.
A�provin� ReQuest from Morwenna Limper, 621 S. Denver Avenue, Hastings, Nebraska for a
Lic�uor Mana eg r Designation with Riverside Golf Club, 2720 Riverside Drive.
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Approving Reyuest from Hall Countv Livestock Improvement Association dba Fonner Park, 700
E. Stolley Park Road for a Deletion of a Portion of Class "CK-78819" Liquor License.
#2022-278 - Approving Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for Legacy 34 Second
Subdivision. It was noted that Innate Development 2, LLC, owners, had submitted the Final Plat
and Subdivision Agreement for Legacy 34 Second Subdivision located north of Husker Highway
and west of Prairieview Street for the purpose of creating 23 lots and 10 Outlots on 20.109 acres.
#2022-294 - A� roving Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for Northwest Gateway Second
Subdivision. It was noted that Famos Construction, Inc., owner had submitted the Final Plat and
Subdivision Agreement for Northwest Gateway Second Subdivision located at the north end of
Colorado Avenue for the purpose of creation 41ots on 2.290 acres.
Amos Anson, 4243 Arizona Avenue answered questions concerning the lot sizes, drainage and
types of home to be built.
Motion by Nickerson, second by Haase to approve Resolution #2022-294. Upon roll call vote, all
voted aye. Motion adopted.
#2022-295 - Approving Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for Woodland Park 19th
Subdivision. It was noted that McKayla Nelson, owner, had submitted the Final Plat and
Subdivision Agreement for Woodland Park 19th Subdivision located east of Independence
Avenue and south of Pennsylvania Avenue for the purpose of creating 21ots on 6.979 acres.
#2022-296 - A�roving City Council Meetin� Schedule for 2023.
#2022-297 - A� rovin� Extension of Option to Lease Agreement - Grand Island Children's
Museum. City Administrator Jerry Janulewicz reported that the Grand Island Children's Museum
had been unable to raise donations and pledges in the amount of $7,000,000 and were requesting
a one year extension of the option to lease.
Audrey Rowley, 1913 W. Louise Street representing the Grand Island Children's Museum spoke
in support and stated they were still raising funds.
Motion by Nickerson, second by Guzinski to approve Resolution #2022-297. Upon roll call vote,
all voted aye. Motion adopted.
#2022-298 - Approving Change Order #1 for Water System Uranium Removal System with
Water Remediation Technolo,�v for an Increase of $39,350.00 and a Revised Contract Amount
of $242,820.00.
#2022-299 - Approving Bid Award - Rogers Pumping Station Controls Up�rade with HOA
Solutions, Inc. of Lincoln, Nebraska in an Amount of $66,600.00. Utilities Director Tim
Luchsinger reported that specifications for the Rogers Pumping Station Controls Upgrade were
advertised and issued for bid in accordance with the City Purchasing Code. Bids were publicly
opened on September 13, 2022. The engineer's estimate for this project was $175,000.00. Mr.
Luchsinger answered questions regarding the estimate and the bid price which came in well
below the estimate.
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Motion by Nickerson, second by Guzinski to approve Resolution #2022-299. Upon roll call vote,
all voted aye. Motion adopted.
#2022-300 - A�provin� Lease Agreement with Union Pacific Railroad for Utility Propert ��at
1209 W. North Front Street in an Amount of $3,000.00.
#2022-301 - Approving Bid Award - Tree Removal Contract 2023-TR-1 with Leetch Tree
Service of Grand Island, Nebraska for various amounts.
#2022-302 - Approvin� Annual Pavment for Utility Billin� Software Support with N. Harris
Computer Corporation dba Advanced Utilitp Systems in an Amount of $95,113.45.
#2022-303 - Approving Bid Award for Draina�e Ditch Gradin�, Excavatin�, and Haulin 2g 022-
2023 with AMP Works, LLC of Grand Island, Nebraska for various amounts.
#2022-304 - Approving Supplemental Agreement No. 1 with NDOT- Local Assistance Division
for the Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (GIAMPO) for the 2023 Fiscal
Year TRANSIT, Section 5305, Transportation Planning Pro r� am•
#2022-305 - Approving Amendment No. 1 to the Public Transit Vehicle Provider with Davev
Coach Sales, Inc. of Sedalia, Colorado for a Revised Contract Amount from $74,985.00 to
$84,663.00.
#2022-306 - A� roving Change Order No. 2 for Final Clarifier No. 1 Renovation; Project No.
2021-WWTP-3 with Fab Tech Wastewater Solutions, LLC of O'Fallon, Missouri for an Increase
of $13,310.00 and a Revised Contract Amount of $205,310.00 and Final Completion from
September 30, 2022 to November 15, 2022.
#2022-307 - Resolution Directing Property Owner to Repair Sidewalk at 1715 Bass Road, 1320
N Broadwell Avenue and 239 S Plum Street.
#2022-308 - Approving Agreement with Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT for
Grand Island & South (SB ; Project No. NH-34-4(134� Control No. 42819.
#2022-309 - Approvin�A�plication for State of Nebraska Ambulance Grant.
#2022-310 — Approving Bid Award for Surface Prep and Painting of Lincoln Park Swimmin�
Pool with Mongan Paintin�, LLC of Cherokee, Iowa in an Amount of $40,310.00.
REQUESTS AND REFERRALS:
Consideration of Approving the Request from Coranco Great Plains, Inc. on behalf of LPB, LLC
for a Conditional Use Permit for continued Operation of a Soil and Groundwater Remedial
Svstem located at 704 West 3rd Street. This item was related to the aforementioned Public
Hearing.
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Motion by Guzinski, second by Haase to approve. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion
adopted.
RESOLUTIONS:
#2022-311 - Consideration of Approving the Comprehensive Plan Amendment for Chan eg s to
the Future Land Use Map for Property Located between Capital Avenue and Airport Road and
Broadwell Avenue and Webb Road in Grand Island, Nebraska. This item was related to the
aforementioned Public Hearing.
Motion by Haase, second by Minton to approve Resolution #2022-311. Upon roll call vote, all
voted aye. Motion adopted.
#2022-312 - Consideration of A�proving the Redevelopment Plan for CRA No. 16 for PropertX
Located at 2206 Capital Avenue (Veteran's Home), Grand Island, Nebraska for Residential
Purposes (Libert�pus, GI LLCZ This item was related to the aforementioned Public
Hearing.
Motion by Haase, second by Stelk to approve Resolution #2022-312. Upon roll call vote, all
voted aye. Motion adopted.
#2022-313 - Consideration of A� roving the Redevelopment Plan for CRA No. 34 for Property
Located North of Faidley Avenue and East of Claude Road, Grand Island, Nebraska for
Commercial Purposes (KER Enterprises, LLC� This item was related to the aforementioned
Public Hearing. Brad Kissler, 605 Sandalwood Drive commented on the project and what it all
entailed. Mr. Nabity answered questions regarding the TIF application for this project.
Motion by Nickerson, second by Minton to approve Resolution #2022-313. 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
October 12, 2022 through October 25, 2022 for a total amount of $8,584,104.34. Upon roll call
vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 8:07 p.m.
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RaNae Edwards
City Clerk