12/06/2022 MinutesCITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
December 6, 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 December 6, 2022. Notice of the meeting was given in The Grand Island Independent
on November 30, 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, Jason Conley, Vaughn
Minton, Bethany Guzinski, Maggie Mendoza, Mitch Nickerson and Chuck Haase.
Councilmember Mark Stelk 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 Bill Pavuk, St. Pauls Lutheran Church, 1515 South Harrison
Street followed by the PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS:
Recognition of the Central Catholic Volleyball Team State Championship. The Mayor and City
Council recognized the Grand Island Central Catholic Volleyball team and coaches for their
Class C-1 State Championship win. Congratulations to the Crusaders for an outstanding season.
Head Coach: Sharon Zavala; Assistant Coaches: Kelsie Scheel, Kelley Ward, and Kelsey
Fredrickson. Team members: Hannah Gellatly, Tristyn Hedman, Abbie Connick, Maggie
Herbek, Avery Kelly, Laura Blake, Kinnley Kearns, Carolyn Maser, Madelyn Weyers, Alex
Herbek, Gracie Woods, Hadlee Hasselmann, Maddie Schneider, and Lucy Ghaifan; Trainer:
Andrew Spencer; Student Manager: Mati Mills.
Recognition of Service of Councilmember Vau�hn Minton. Mayor Steele presented
Councilmember Vaughn Minton with a plaque and recognized his service to the community as
Councilmember for Ward 1.
Recognition of Service of Councilmember Justin Scott. Mayor Steele presented Councilmember
Justin Scott with a plaque and recognized his service to the community as Councilmember for
Ward 5.
Recognition of Service of Citp Administrator Jerry Janulewicz. Mayor Steele presented City
Administrator Jerry Janulewicz with a plaque and recognized his service to the community as
City Administrator.
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SPECIAL ITEMS:
Approving Minutes of November 22, 2022 City Council Regular Meetin�. Motion by Paulick,
second by Scott to approve the minutes of the November 22, 2022 City Council meeting. Upon roll
call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
Approvin�Pavment of Claims for the Period of November 23, 2022 throu�h December 6, 2022.
Motion by Minton, second by Nickerson to approve the payment of claims for the period of
November 23, 2022 through December 6, 2022 for a total amount of $5,277,415.75. Upon roll call
vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
Acceptance of Election Certificate: Motion by Guzinski, second by Paulick to accept the Election
Certificate for the November 8, 2022 General Election. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion
adopted.
Comments b,Y Outgoin� Elected Official Councilmembers Vau�hn Minton and Justin Scott and Citv
Administrator Jerry Janulewicz: Councilmembers Minton and Scott thanked the people of Ward 1
and Ward 5 respectively as did Jerry Janulewicz as City Administrator.
Recess: Council recessed at 7:25 p.m. and reconvened at 7:31 p.m.
Administration of Oath to Newly Elected Mayor and Councilmembers: City Clerk RaNae Edwards
administered the Oath of Office to elected Mayor Roger G. Steele. Ms. Edwards then administered
the Oath of Ofiice to newly elected Councilmembers Jack Sheard — Ward 1 and Doug Lanfear —
Ward 5 and returning Councilmember's Maggie Mendoza — Ward 2, Jason Conley — Ward 3, and
Mitchell Nickerson — Ward 4.
Seatin� of Newly Elected Councilmembers followed bv Roll Call: Th
present: Mayor Roger G. Steele, Councilmembers Maggie Mendoza,
Haase, Jack Sheard, Mike Paulick, Michelle Fitzke, Mitch Nickerson,
Conley. Councilmember Mark Stelk was absent.
Comments b,�y Elected Officials:
e following members were
Bethany Guzinski, Chuck
Doug Lanfear and Jason
Councilmember's Jack Sheard, Maggie Mendoza, Jason Conley, Mitch Nickerson and Doug Lanfear
each thanked the citizens of Grand Island for the opportunity to represent them. They also thanked
their families, friends and looked forward to moving forward.
Election of Citv Council President: City Clerk RaNae Edwards reported that the City Council was
required to elect one Councilmember to the office of Council President for a term of one year and
that the Council President automatically assumed the duties of the Mayor in the event that the Mayor
was absent or otherwise unable to fulfll his duties. Nebraska law allows the election of the Council
President to be by secret ballot. The total number of votes for each candidate; however, must be
stated and recorded in the Minutes. Past practice has included a run-off election between the top two
nominees, if necessary. The City Clerk prepared and distributed ballots.
Councilmember Fitzke nominated Councilmember Paulick. Councilmember Haase moved that
nominations cease, second by Councilmember Lanfear. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye.
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City Clerk RaNae Edwards called for the ballot. It was reported that Councilmember Paulick had
received 9 votes. Mayor Steele declared Councilmember Paulick the new Council President for 2023.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Public Hearin� on Comprehensive Plan Amendment to Consider Proposed Chan�es to the Future
Land Use Map for Conestoga Mall Propertv Located between Webb Road and U.S. Highway
281 North of 13th Street. Regional Planning Director Chad Nabity reported that Staff was
recommending amendments to the future land use map for the city Grand Island for the area
around the Conestoga Mall. The proposed changes were consistent with the redevelopment plan
for this property. The current designation for this area identifies the entire site as Highway
Commercial. The proposed changes would make the northeast corner of the site Mixed Use
Commercial a district that allowed housing uses. The property on the east side of Webb Road
was developed and planned for housing. These changes would facilitate the redevelopment of
this property. No public testimony was heard.
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Councilmember Nickerson moved "that the statutory rules requiring ordinances to be read by
title on three different days are suspended and that ordinance numbered:
#9908 - Consideration of Approving Economic Development Program Renewal
#9909 - Consideration of Adding Article XI to Chapter 23 of the Grand Island City Code,
Providing for the Levy of a Retail Business Occupation T� for a Redevelopment Project
(This item was pulled from the agenda.)
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 Sheard seconded the motion. Upon roll call vote, all aye. Motion adopted.
#9908 - Consideration of Approving Economic Development Program Renewal
Finance Director Patrick Brown reported that the Economic Development Plan (LB 840) was
passed at the November 8, 2022 General Election thereby continuing the program for another 10
years beginning on October 1, 2023. As provided by Neb.Rev.Stat. §18-2714, with the passage
of the economic development measure the City Council shall, within forty-five days after such
approval, establish the economic development program by ordinance in conformity with the
terms of the program as set out in the original enabling resolution. The proposed ordinance
provides for the establishment of the economic development plan in conformity with the
program approved by the city voters on November 8. Additionally, the ordinance provides that a
copy of the current economic development plan will be maintained in the office of the city clerk
and posted on the city's web site. The economic development plan approved in 2012 will remain
the current plan until it expires on September 30, 2023. Staff recommended approval.
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Economic Development President Mary Berlie, 123 No. Locust Street thanked the Council for
their support.
Motion by Haase, second by Nickerson to approve Ordinances #9908.
City Clerk: Ordinance #9908 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 #9908 on second and final reading. All those in favor of the 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 final passage,
Ordinance #9908 is declared to be lawfully adopted upon publication as required by law.
CONSENT AGENDA: Motion by Paulick, second by Fitzke to approve the Consent Agenda.
Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
Approving Request from Hall County Livestock Improvement Association dba Fonner Park, 700
E. Stolley Park Road for an Addition to their Class "CK-78819" Liquor License.
#2022-342 - A��rovin Surety Bonds for Mavor and City Councilmembers.
#2022-343 - Approving Change Order No. 2 for North Road Paving Improvements; Project No.
2019-P-5 (Phase II) with The Diamond En ing eerin� Companp of Grand Island, Nebraska for an
Increase of $47,179.60 and a Revised Contract Amount of $3,370,464.90.
#2022-344 - A�proving Safety Glass Contract for Utilities, Public Works, and Parks Emplo�
for 2023-26 with Heartland Optical of Lincoln, Nebraska.
#2022-345 - Approving Comprehensive Plan Amendment to Consider Proposed Changes to the
Future Land Use Map for Conestoga Mall Property Located between Webb Road and U.S.
Highway 281 North of 13th Street.
#2022-346 - Approving Preliminary and Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for Community
College Second Subdivision. It was noted that Central Community College, owner, had
submitted the Preliminary and Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for Community College
Second Subdivision located north of Husker Highway and east of U.S. Highway 281 for the
purpose of creating 71ots on 29.26 Acres.
RESOLUTIONS:
#2022-347 - Consideration of Approvin�A�pointment of RaNae Edwards, MMC as Ci Clerk.
Mayor Steele reported he was submitting the appointment of RaNae Edwards MMC as City Clerk to
coincide with the Mayor's term of office.
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Motion by Paulick, second by Haase to approve Resolution #2022-347. Upon roll call vote, all voted
aye. Motion adopted.
#2022-348 - Consideration of Ap rp oving A�pointment of Patrick Brown as Treasurer/Finance
Director. Mayor Steele reported he was submitting the appointment of Patrick Brown as City
Finance Director to coincide with the Mayor's term of office.
Motion by Guzinski, second by Conley to approve Resolution #2022-348. Upon roll call vote, all
voted aye. Motion adopted.
#2022-349 - Consideration of Approvin� A�pointment of Laura McAloon as City Administrator
Mayor Steele reported he was submitting the appointment of Laura McAloon as City Administrator
to coincide with the Mayor's term of office. He read the background information that was included in
the packet.
Concerns were made by Council regarding the need for a candidate search, salary, and experience as
a City Administrator.
Motion by Haase, second by Guzinski to deny Resolution #2022-349. Upon roll call vote,
Councilmembers Lanfear, Nickerson, Sheard, Haase, Guzinski, and Mendoza voted aye.
Councilmembers Conley, Fitzke, and Paulick vote no. Motion adopted.
#2022-350 - Consideration of A� rp oving A�pointment of Shannon Callahan as Street
Superintendent. Mayor Steele reported he was submitting the appointment of Shannon Callahan as
Street Superintendent until the end of Calendar Year 2023.
Motion by Sheard, second by Guzinski to approve Resolution #2022-350. Upon roll call vote, all
voted aye. Motion adopted.
#2022-351 - Consideration of A� roving 4th Business Area Business Improvement District
Boundary and Initial Board. Rashad Moxey, Planner I reported that business and property
owners expressed an interest to form a new business improvement district along the 4th Street
corridor from Eddy Street to Sycamore Street and was asking council to consider formation of
the district. Several owners continued to meet and submitted a letter dated September 30, 2022 to
the Mayor asking for the creation of a district. Five of the owners volunteered to sit on the initial
board.
City Administration recommended that the Council approve the initial boundary for the 4th Street
Area BID and that the following be confirmed as board members for this Business Improvement
District area:
Joe Bandasack
Agustin Sanchez
Richard Flores
Reyna Romero
Shanna Tuxhorn
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Motion by Paulick, second by Lanfear to approve Resolution #2022-351. Upon roll call vote, all
voted aye. Motion adopted.
#2022-352 - Consideration of Approving Redevelonment Contract with Woodsonia Hwv 281
LLC and the Citv of Grand Island Communitv Redevelopment Authority for Redevelopment of
the Conestoga Mall Property. (This item was pulled from the agenda.) �
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 8:38 p.m.
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RaNae Edwards
City Clerk
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