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03/28/2023 MinutesCITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING March 28, 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 March 28, 2023. Notice of the meeting was given in The Grand Island Independent on March 22, 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, Interim City Administration/City Attorney Laura McAloon, Finance Director Patrick Brown, Assistant City Attorney Stacy Nonhof, and Interim Public Works Director Keith Kurz. INVOCATION was given by Dalton Macnaughton, Abundant Life Christian Center, 3411 West Faidley Avenue followed by the PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS: Recognition of Building Department Director Craig Lewis for 42 Years of Service with the City of Grand Island. The Mayor and City Council recognized Building Department Director Craig Lewis for his 42 years of service with the City of Grand Island. Mr. Lewis was present for the recognition. Reco�nition of Utilities Department Director Timothy Luchsinger for 37 Years of Service with the City of Grand Island. Mayor Steele and the City Council recognized Utility Director Timothy Luchsinger for his 37 years of service with the City of Grand Island. Mr. Luchsinger was present for the recognition. PUBLIC HEARINGS: Public Hearin� Concerning Amendments for Redevelopment Plan for CRA Area No. 34 for Redevelopment of Propertv Located North of 13th Street and East of the Moores Creek Drainway in Grand Island, Nebraska (being subdivided as Millennial Estates Subdivision) for Residential Purposes (Starostka Grou�,� Regional Planning Director Chad Nabity reported that Starostka Group Unlimited was proposing to develop property north of 13th Street, east of the Moore's Creek drainway for residential uses. They were proposing 120 units of housing. Staff recommended approval. Andrew Willis, 233 South 13h Street, Lincoln, Nebraska spoke in support. No further public testimony was heard. Public Hearing Concernin� Redevelopment Plan for CRA Area No. 31 to Allow for Redevelopment of Property Located South of South Street on Henry and Ada Streets (1703 Henrp St. and 1703 Ada St.) in Grand Island, Nebraska for Residential Purposes (JBA Ventures Page 2, City Council Regular Meeting, March 28, 2023 LLC . Regional Planning Director Chad Nabity reported that JBA Ventures, LLC, the owner of properties at 1703 Henry Street and 1703 Ada Street located south of South Street and east of the Grand Island Cemetery were proposing to build four 4-plex apartment buildings on those lots similar to those located south of these property on Henry and Ada Streets. Staff recommended approval. Zach Butz, 308 North Locust Street and Bruce Shriner, 2535 North Carleton Avenue spoke in support. No further public testimony was heard. Public Hearing on Zoning Change for property located south of South Street along Henr� Ada Street, 1703 Henry Street and 1703 Ada Street (Lots 1 and 2, Block 2 and part of Lot 1 and Lot 2, Block 1 of Dawn Subdivision) from M2 Heavy Manufacturing to B2 General Business. Regional Planning Director Chad Nabity reported that JBA Ventures LLC., the owner of properties at 1703 Henry Street and 1703 Ada Street located south of South Street and east of the Grand Island Cemetery was requesting that the zoning on these properties be changed from M2 Heavy Manufacturing to B2 General Business Zone. Staff recommended approval. No public testimony was heard. Public Hearing on Text Amendment to 36-72 M-1 Li�ht Manufacturing Zone; 36-76 Commercial Development Zone and 36-99 Home Occupations. Regional Planning Director Chad Nabity reported that the changes in the M1 Light Manufacturing zone and CD Commercial Development Zone were intended to reduce confusion regarding landscaping requirements in those districts. The changes to the Home Occupation section may provide an incremental increase in the capacity of home day care providers to provide day care services throughout the community. Staff recommended approval. Teresa Anderson, 1137 South Locust Street spoke in support. No fiuther public testimony was heard. Public Hearin� on Acquisition of Utility Easement - 2341 N. Diers Ave (FR EXTEX, LLC). Utilities Director Tim Luchsinger reported that FR EXTEX, LLC had requested electric service to supply a new retail building located at 2341 N. Diers Ave. The proposed easement would allow the Utilities Department to install, access, operate, and maintain the existing power line and infrastructure at this location. Staff recommended approval. No public testimony was heard. Public Hearin og n Acquisition of Public Ri�ht-of-Way for 18th Street- Moores Creek Drainwav to Diers Avenue• Project No. 2022-P-8 (PIC Development of Grand Island, LLC- 1804, 1809 and 1904 Aspen Circle). Interim Public Works Director Keith Kurz reported that the public right-of-way was needed to accommodate the new 18th Street, which was scheduled to be built this coming spring, from the proposed Claude Road to Diers Avenue. PIC Development of Grand Island, LLC, the property owner had signed the necessary documents to grant the property in an amount of $125,420.00. Staff recommended approval. No public testimony was heard. ORDINANCES: Councilmember Fitzke moved "that the statutory rules requiring ordinances to be read by title on three different days are suspended and that ordinances numbered: #9922 - Consideration of Approving Zoning Change for property located south of South Street along Henry and Ada Street, 1703 Henry Street and 1703 Ada Street (Lots 1 and 2, Page 3, City Council Regular Meeting, March 28, 2023 Block 2 and part of Lot 1 and Lot 2, Block 1 of Dawn Subdivision) from M2 Heavy Manufacturing to B2 General Business #9923 - Consideration of Approving Text Amendment to 36-72 M-1 Light Manufacturing Zone; 36-76 Commercial Development Zone and 36-99 Home Occupations 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 Lanfear seconded the motion. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted. #9922 - Consideration of Approving Zoning Change for property located south of South Street along Henry and Ada Street, 1703 Henry Street and 1703 Ada Street (Lots 1 and 2, Block 2 and part of Lot 1 and Lot 2, Block 1 of Dawn Subdivision) from M2 Heavy Manufacturing to B2 General Business This item was related to the aforementioned Public Hearing. Motion by Paulick, second by Lanfear to approve Ordinance #9922. City Clerk: Ordinance #9922 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 #9922 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 #9922 is declared to be lawfully adopted upon publication as required by law. #9923 - Consideration of Approving Text Amendment to 36-72 M-1 Light Manufacturing Zone; 36-76 Commercial Development Zone and 36-99 Home Occupations This item was related to the aforementioned Public Hearing. Discussion was held regarding the home occupation changes. Mr. Nabity and Teresa Anderson explained the difference between Family Child Care 1 and Family Child Care 2. April Sundberg, 402 Switchgrass Street answered questions regarding Family Child Care 2 and the difference that would make. Motion by Lanfear, second by Haase to approve Ordinance #9923. City Clerk: Ordinance #9923 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. Page 4, City Council Regular Meeting, March 28, 2023 City Clerk: Ordinance #9923 on second and final 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. Mayor Steele: By reason of the roll call votes on first reading and then upon second and final readings, Ordinance #9923 is declared to be lawfully adopted upon publication as required by law. CONSENT AGENDA: Consent agenda items G-11 and G-13 (Resolutions #2023-79 and #2023- 81) were removed for further discussion. Motion by Paulick, second by Stelk to approve the Consent Agenda excluding items G11 and G-13. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted. Approvin� Minutes of March 14, 2023 City Council Regular Meetin�. Approvin� Request from Cassandra Holmberg, 120 East Charles Street for a Liquor Manager Designation with Pumpers, 1904 North Diers Avenue. Approvin� Request from Timothy Donnelly, Jr., 2317 Gateway Avenue for a Liquor Manager Designation with Wal-Mart #3395, 3501 South Locust Street #2022-72 - A�proving Final Plat and Subdivision A�reement for JMR Subdivision. It was noted that JMR Enterprises, LLC, owner, had submitted the Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for JMR Subdivision located north of 4�' Street and east of Wheeler Avenue for the purpose of splitting 2 existing buildings onto separate platted lots. #2023-73 - Approving Acquisition of Utility Easement - 2341 N. Diers Ave (FR EXTEX, LLC). #2023-74 - Approving Bid Award - Boiler Inspection and Repair Spring 2023 with Locke AMI, LLC of Olathe, Kansas in an Amount of $85,385.00. #2023-75 - Approving Contract for Wellfield Pump #3 VFD Up�rades with Hupp Electric Motors of Marion, Iowa in an Amount of $191,113.00. #2023-76 - A�pointment of City's Representative of the Nebraska Municipal Power Pool (Travis Burdett . #2023-77 - Appointment of Cit 'v s Representative of the Public Power Generation A�ency (Travis Burdett). #2023-78 - Approving Data Sharing A�reement with NorthWestern Ener�y. #2023-79 - A�proving Maintenance and Usage A�reement between Railside BID and Citv of Grand Island Regarding the Downtown Public Plaza. Assistant Finance Director Brian Schultz stated they had been working with Railside BID concerning the Maintenance and Usage Agreement for the Downtown Public Plaza. Andy Gdowski, 113 North Locust Street Page 5, City Council Regulaz Meeting, Mazch 28, 2023 i representing the Railside BID Board answered questions regarding the agreement and spoke in support. Motion by Lanfear, second by Guzinski to approve Resolution #2023-79. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted. #2023-80 - Approvin� Award of Proposal far Wastewater Treatment Plant- Solids Handlin� Building Rooftop Air Handling Unit Replacement AHU-10-2 with Island Indoor Climate of Grand Island, Nebraska in an Amount of $51,975.00. #2023-81 - A�proving Change Order No. 3 for Eddy Street Underpass Rehabilitation; Project No. 2019-U-1 for Completion Date from March 31, 2023 to Mav 31, 2023. Interim Public Works Director Keith Kurz reported that Change Order No. 3 would just change the completion date to May 31, 2023 and would not add additional cost to the project. Discussion was held concerning painting the railings. Mr. Kurz stated that was not a part of the contract. Motion by Nickerson, second by Lanfear to approve Resolution #2023-81. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted. #2023-82 - A�proving Acquisition of Public Ri�ht-of-Way for 18th Street- Moores Creek Drainway to Diers Avenue; Project No. 2022-P-8 (PIC Development of Grand Island, LLC- 1804, 1809 and 1904 Aspen Circle). #2023-83 - Approving Temporarp Construction Easements for 18th Street- Moores Creek Drainway to Diers Avenue; Project No. 2022-P-8 (PIC Development of Grand Island, LLC- 1709, 1804, 1809 and 1904 Aspen Circle). #2023-84 - A�proving Appointment of Representative to the Nebraska Habitat Conservation Coalition Lynn Ma, ��� RESOLUTIONS: #2023-85 - Consideration of Approving Amendments for Redevelopment Plan for CRA Area No. 34 for Redevelopment of Propertv Located North of 13th St and East of the Moores Creek Drainway in Grand Island, Nebraska (bein� subdivided as Millennial Estates Subdivision) for Residential Purposes Starostka�This item was related to the aforementioned Public Hearing. Motion by Stelk, second by Paulick to approve Resolution #2023-85. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted. #2023-86 - Consideration of Approving Redevelopment Plan for CRA Area No. 31 to Allow for Redevelopment of Property Located South of South Street on Henry and Ada Streets (1703 Henry St. and 1703 Ada St.) in Grand Island, Nebraska for Residential Purposes (JBA Ventures LLC . This item was related to the aforementioned Public Hearing. Page 6, City Council Regulaz Meeting, Mazch 28, 2023 Motion by Haase, second by Stelk to approve Resolution #2023-86. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted. #2023-87 - Consideration of Approval of Transit Development Plan. Interim Public Works Director Keith Kurz introduced this item. Jason Carbee, 1917 South 67�' Street, Omaha, Nebraska presented a PowerPoint overview of the Transit Development Plan for the years 2023 through 2045. He stated the Transit Development Plan (TDP) generally addressed transit and mobility needs, cost and revenue projections, community transit goals and objectives, and potential future scenarios over 10- year and 20-year horizons. Additionally, a Financial Plan helped to ensure the financial health of transit agencies and the quality of service that they were able to provide. A continually updated financial plan was the centerpiece of sound capital investment planning for any transit agency. Transit Program Manager Charley Falmlen answered questions regarding a future transit service by the Nebraska Department of Transportation for an extended service route to Hastings, Kearney, and Grand Island. Staff recommended approval. Motion by Lanfear, second by Nickerson to approve Resolution #2023-87. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted. #2023-88 - Consideration of Approvin tg he A�plication for the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation Grant. Fire Chief Cory Schmidt reported that the Grand Island Fire Department was requesting to apply to the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation grant for the purchase of seventy-five Cairns 1044 Fire Helmets, totaling $31,875.00. If they were selected, this generous grant opportunity would fully fund the purchase of the helmets for the department. The current helmets would be ten years old in July of 2023 and beyond their useful life. NFPA standards require the helmets to be retired ten years after their manufacture date. Staff recommended approval. Motion by Guzinski, second by Lanfear to approve Resolution #2023-88. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted. #2023-89 - Consideration of A�proving A�pointment of Ryan Schmitz as Interim Utilities Director. Interim City Administrator Laura McAloon reported that Mayor Steele was recommending the appointment of Ryan Schmitz to the position of Interim Utilities Director at Step 2 of the Utility Director Salary table. Motion by Nickerson, second by Lanfear to approve Resolution #2023-89. Discussion was held regard the pay step and working out of class. Motion by Haase, second by Guzinski to amend the motion to place Mr. Schmitz on Step 1 of the Utility Director pay. Upon roll call vote, Councilmembers Stelk, Haase, and Guzinski voted aye. Councilmembers Conley, Lanfear, Nickerson, Fitzke, Paulick, Sheard, and Mendoza voted no. Motion failed. Upon roll call vote of the main motion to approve Resolution #2023-89, all voted aye. Motion adopted. Page 7, City Council Regulaz Meeting, March 28, 2023 PAYMENT OF CLAIMS: Motion by Fitzke, second by Stelk to approve the payment of claims for the period of March 15, 2023 through March 28, 2023 for a total amount of $7,182,723.23. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted. Finance Director Patrick Brown answered a question on page 41 for a claim to the CRA in the amount of $1,907,518.75. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 9:31 p.m. �� ., . • �, � RaNae Edwards City Clerk