01/10/2023 MinutesCITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
January 10, 2023
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 January 10, 2023. Notice of the meeting was given in The Grand Island Independent
on January 4, 2023.
Mayor Roger G. Steele called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The following City Council
members were present: Maggie Mendoza, Bethany Guzinski, Chuck Haase, Jack Sheard, Mike
Paulick, Michelle Fitzke, Mark Stelk, Mitch Nickerson, Doug Lanfear and Jason Conley. The
following City Officials were present: City Clerk RaNae Edwards, Finance Director Patrick
Brown, City Attorney Laura McAloon and Interim Public Works Director Keith Kurz.
INVOCATION was given by Pastor Kelly Karges, Trinity United Methodist Church, 511 North
Elm Street followed by the PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS:
Reco�nition of Police Chief Robert Falldorf for Service to the City of Grand Island. Mayor
Steele and the City Council recognized Police Chief Robert Falldorf with a plaque and
recognized his 36 years of service with the City of Grand Island Police Department. Chief
Falldorf was present for the recognition and thanked everyone who helped him through the
years. Jay Vavricek, 2729 Brentwood Boulevard thanked Chief Falldorf for his service.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Public Hearing on Request from Aloha Investments, LLC dba Afternooner's, 3773 Skv Park
Road, Suite 5 for a Class "C" Liquor License. City Clerk RaNae Edwards reported that an
application for a Class "C" Liquor License had been received from Aloha Investments, LLC dba
Afternooner's, 3773 Sky Park Road, Suite 5. Ms. Edwards presented the following exhibits for
the record: application submitted to the Liquor Control Commission and received by the City on
December 6, 2022; notice to the general public of date, time, and place of hearing published on
December 31, 2022; notice to the applicant of date, time, and place of hearing mailed on
December 6, 2022. Staff recommended approval contingent upon final inspections. No public
testimony was heard.
Public Hearing on Request from Grand Island Casino Resort, LLC dba Grand Island Casino
Resort, 700 E Stolley Park Road, Suite 2 for a Class "I" Liquor License. City Clerk RaNae
Edwards reported that an application for a Class "C" Liquor License had been received from
Grand Island Casino Resort, LLC dba Grand Island Casino Resort, 700 E Stolley Park Road,
Suite 2. Ms. Edwards presented the following exhibits for the record: application submitted to
the Liquor Control Commission and received by the City on December 20, 2022; notice to the
general public of date, time, and place of hearing published on December 31, 2022; notice to the
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applicant of date, time, and place of hearing mailed on December 20, 2022. Staff recommended
approval. No public testimony was heard.
Public Hearing on Acquisition of Utility Easement - 2983 S. Stuhr Road (Phillip Beckett, II�
Utilities Director Tim Luchsinger reported that a utility easement was needed at 2983 South
Stuhr Road. The Utilities Department needed to acquire a twenty (20.0) foot wide easement tract
through a part of Lot Four (4), Stuhr Acres Subdivision, in the City of Grand Island, Hall
County, Nebraska. Developer Phillip A. Beckett, II had requested electric service supply for the
five lots in the newly developed Stuhr Acres Subdivision. The proposed easement would allow
the Utilities Department to install, access, operate, and maintain the power line and infrastructure
at this location. Staff recommended approval. No public testimony was heard.
Public Hearing on Acquisition of Public Right-of-Way in Lassonde Third Subdivision (Parcel
No. 400059893- 2002 Nelson Ln). Interim Public Works Director Keith Kurz reported that the
owner of 2002 Nelson Lane, The Orchard, LLC, was dedicating the necessary public right-of-
way to allow public access to the Orchard Subdivision from the north. Staff recommended
approval. No public testimony was heard.
ORDINANCES:
Councilmember Fitzke rnoved "that the statutory rules requiring ordinances to be read by title on
three different days are suspended and that ordinances numbered:
#9913 - Consideration of Approving Amendment to Chapter 18 of the Grand Island City
Code Relative to Uniform Mechanical Code
#9914 - Consideration of Approving Amendment to Chapter 26 of the Grand Island City
Code Relative to Uniform Plumbing Code
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, a11 voted aye. Motion
adopted.
#9913 - Consideration of Approving Amendment to Chapter 18 of the Grand Island City
Code Relative to Uniform Mechanical Code
Building Department Director Craig Lewis reported that the City of Grand Island had adopted
and enforced mechanical regulations for several years. Currently the 2018 edition of the Uniform
Mechanical Code was adopted to provide minimum standards for the protection of the public
health, safety, and welfare in regard to mechanical installations and facilities. This proposal was
to amend the City Code to adopt the latest edition of the Uniform Mechanical Code, that being
the 2021 edition. Staff recommended approval.
Motion by Paulick, second by Stelk to approve Ordinance #9913.
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City Clerk: Ordinance #9913 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 #9913 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 #9913is declared to be lawfully adopted upon publication as required by
law.
#9914 - Consideration of Approving Amendment to Chapter 26 of the Grand Island City
Code Relative to Uniform Plumbing Code
Building Department Director Craig Lewis reported that the City of Grand Island had adopted
and enforced plumbing regulations for several years. Currently the 2018 edition of the Uniform
Plumbing Code was adopted to provide minimum standards for the protection of the public
health, safety, and welfare in regard to plumbing installations and facilities. This proposal was to
amend the City Code to adopt the latest edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code, that being the
2021 edition. Staff recommended approval.
Motion by Guzinski, second by Conley to approve Ordinance #9914.
City Clerk: Ordinance #9914 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 #9914 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 #9914 is declared to be lawfully adopted upon publication as required by
law.
CONSENT AGENDA: Consent Age.nda item G-2 was pulled from the agenda. Consent Agenda
items G-5, G-12, G-13, and G-15 (Resolutions #2023-3, #2023-10, #2023-11, and #2023-13)
were pulled for further review Motion by Paulick, second by Stelk to approve the Consent
Agenda excluding items G-2, G-5, G-12, G-13, and G-15. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye.
Motion adopted.
Approving Minutes of December 20, 2022 City Council Regular Meeting,
Approving Councilmembers A�pointments to Boards and Commissions. This item was pulled
from the agenda.
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#2023-1 - A� roving Request from Aloha Investments LLC dba Afternooner's 3773 Skp Park
Road Suite 5 for a Class "C" Liquor License and Liquor Mana er Designation for Kialani Hose
1407 N. Cherry Street.
#2023-2 - A� rp ovin� Request from Grand Island Casino Resort LLC dba Grand Island Casino
Resort, 700 E Stolley Park Road, Suite 2 for a Class "I" Liquor License and Liquor Mana�er
Designation for Vincent Fiala. 3784 Lilac Lane.
#2023-3 - A roving Bid Award for Recruiting Firm for Search to Fill Citp Administrator and
Public Works Director Positions with Government Professional Solutions (GPS) of Monument
Colorado in an Amount of $37,000.00. Human Resources Director Aaron Schmid reported that
Administration was seeking approval to utilize the services of Government Professional
Solutions (GPS) of Monument, CO for the City Administrator and Public Works Director/City
Engineer positions in the amount of 37,000.00.
Jay Vavricek, 2729 Brentwood Boulevard spoke in support and commented about the process.
Discussion was held regarding payment for the services. Mr. Schmid sated they would be paid in
three installments and answered questions regarding the timeframe. He also stated the
recruitment was guaranteed for 24 months against termination or resignation for any reason. Any
subsequent search would be done for actual cost.
Motion by Haase, second by Lanfear to approve Resolution #2023-3. Upon roll call vote, all
voted aye. Motion adopted.
#2023-4 - Approving Acquisition of Utilitv Easement - 2983 S. Stuhr Road (Phillip Beckett II�
#2023-5 - Ap rp oving Certificate of Final Completion for WMP 2021-W-1 - Oak and Kimball
from Koenig to Division with Van Kirk Bros. Constrictin� of Suttton, Nebraska.
#2023-6 - Ab rovin�quisition of Public Ri�ht-of-Way in Lassonde Third Subdivision (Parcel
No. 400059893- 2002 Nelson Ln).
#2023-7 - Ap rp ovin�Bid Award for Crushed Rock for 2023 with Dobesh Land-Leveling LLC
of Grand Island, Nebraska, Southwest Gravel Products, LLC of Axtell Nebraska and NSG
Logistics, LLC of Gothenburg, Nebraska for various prices.
#2023-8 - Approvin� Certificate of Final Completion and Schedulin� the Board of EcLualization
for Sidewalk Repair at 239 South Plum Street with Galvan Construction Inc. of Grand Island
Nebraska.
#2023-9 - Approving Certificate of Final Completion for Diffuser Replacement� Project No.
2022-WWTP-2 with JCI Industries, Inc. of Lee's Summit, Missouri.
#2023-10 - Approving Transit Scheduling Svstem with Foxster Opco LLC dba CTS Software
of Swansboro. North Carolina in and Amount of $181,150.00. Transit Program Manager Charley
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Falmlen explained the new software options, the process, and costs with CTS Software. Finance
Director Patrick Brown state that CARES Act money would be used to pay for the software.
Motion by Nickerson, second by Stelk to approve Resolution #2023-10. Upon roll call vote, all
voted aye. Motion adopted.
#2023-11 - A roving Disadvanta�ed Business Enterprises Pro�DBE) for the City of
Grand Island Transit Division of the Public Work Department Transit Program Manager
Charley Falmlen explained what qualified a business to become a DBE and what benefits they
would receive.
Motion by Haase, second by Lanfear to approve Resolution #2023-11. Upon roll call vote, all
voted aye. Motion adopted.
#2023-12 - Abprovin� Purchase of Trojan Technolo�ies Items for UV Svstem at the Wastewater
Treatment Plant from MCZ Inc. of Omaha Nebraska in an Amount of $48 072 16 plus frei h�t
#2023-13 - Approvin� Amendment No. 1 for North Moores Creek Wetland Mitigation Bank
with Felsbur� Holt & Ullevig of Omaha Nebraska for an Increase of $116 515 00 and a Revised
Contract Amount of $212,835.00. Interim Public Works Director Keith Kurz explained and
answered questions regarding the wetlands. He stated Amendment No. 1 would include project
management, data collection, preliminary design and project permitting. Discussion was held
regards to the flow of the Moores Creek drain way.
Motion by Lanfear, second by Haase to approve Resolution #2023-13. Upon roll call vote, all
voted aye. Motion adopted.
RESOLUTIONS:
#2023-14 - Consideration of A� rovin� Probosal for the Inflation Reduction Act Generation
Evaluation and Advisory with Baker Tilly of St Paul Minnesota in an Amount of $130 500 00
Utilities Directar Tim Luchsinger reported that an engineering study in 2022 recommended that
additional solar generation would benefit our current asset mix. On August 7, 2022, the federal
Inflation Reduction Act was passed, which included provisions for public utilities to receive
payments through tax credits for developing zero emissions generation. Using a matrix of the
Utility Department's established evaluation criteria, which included pricing and commercial
terms, fees, company and personnel experience, contract forms, and proposal responsiveness,
these proposals were reviewed by Department and Finance management staff. A tabulation of the
evaluation factors indicated a consensus for Baker Tilly. Staff recommended approval.
Motion by Haase, second by Paulick to approve Resolution #2023-14. Upon roll call vote, all
voted aye. Motion adopted.
#2023-15 - Consideration of Ap roving Compact for A�prehension of Narcotics Dealers and
Offenders (CANDO) Interlocal A�reement. Police Chief Robert Falldorf reported that the Police
Department had been a charter member of the Compact for Apprehension of Narcotics Dealers
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and Offenders (CANDO) through an Interlocal Agreement with several other Sheriff and Police
Departments since the inception of the organization. Clay County Sheriff's Department would
like to join the Interlocal Agreement which was approved by the CANDO board. Staff
recommended approval.
Chief Falldorf answered questions regarding the process of Counties and Cities joining the
Interlocal.
Motion by Haase, second by Guzinski to approve Resolution #2023-15. Upon roll call vote, all
voted aye. Motion adopted.
PAYMENT OF CLAIMS:
Motion by Guzinski, second by Lanfear to approve the payment of claims for the period of
December 21, 2022 through January 10, 2023 for a total amount of $5,544,021.36. Upon roll call
vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 8:29 p.m.
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RaNae Edwards
City Clerk