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City Council Meeting Minutes
Regular Meeting
Apri125, 2023
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CALL TO ORDER 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 April 25, 2023. Notice of the meeting was given in The Grand
Island Independent on April 19, 2023.
Mayor Roger G. Steele called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. The following City Council
members were present: Maggie Mendoza, Chuck Haase, Jack Sheard, Mike Paulick, Mark Stelk,
Mitch Nickerson, Doug Lanfear and Jason Conley. Councilmembers Bethany Guzinski and
Michelle Fitzke were absent. The following City Officials were present: City Clerk RaNae
Edwards, Deputy City Clerk Jill Granere, Interim City Administrator Laura McAloon, Finance
Director Patrick Brown, Assistant City Attorney Stacy Nonhof and Interim Public Warks
Director Keith Kurz.
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INVOCATION
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Pastor Mark Oberbeck, Northridge Assembly of God, 3025 Independence
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4.
ROLL CALL
5.
SUBMITTAL OF REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
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RESERVE TIME TO SPEAK ON AGENDA ITEMS
7.
PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
8.
CONSENT AGENDA
Consent agenda items g& 1(Resolutions #2023-102 and #2023-107) were removed for further
discussion. Motion by Jack Sheard, second by Doug Lanfear to approve the Consent Agenda
excluding items g& 1. Roll Call: Ayes: Jack Sheard, Maggie Mendoza, Mark Stelk, Jason
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Conley, Mitchell Nickerson, Mike Paulick, Doug Lanfear, and Chuck Haase. Absent: Bethany
Guzinski and Michelle Fitzke. Motion adopted.
a. Approving Minutes of April 11, 2023 City Council Regular Meeting.
b. Approving Payment of Claims for the Period of April 12, 2023 through April 25, 2023
for a total amount of $7,357,621.71.
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Receipt of Official Documents — Pawnbroker's Official Bonds for G.I. Loan Shop, 1004
West 2nd Street and Express Pawn, 645 South Locust Street.
Approving Request from Diane DuBois, 3763 N W. Capital Avenue, Unit N210 for a
Liquor Manager Designation with Walmart #1326, 2250 N. Diers Avenue.
Approving Request from Christopher Sieck, 14002 Parker Street, Omaha, Nebraska for
Liquor Manager Designations for all Casey's Stores in Grand Island (8locations).
#2023-101 — Approving Supplemental Agreement No. 1 with Nebraska Department of
Transportation (NDOT) for Improving US Highway 30 in Grand Island.
#2023-102 — Approving Budgeting Software Purchase from C1earGov of Maynard,
Massachusetts in an Amount of $27,050.83. Finance Director Patrick Brown gave an
overview of the C1earGov product and how it would work. Discussion was held regarding
the time it would take to upload past years of information.
Motion by Chuck Haase, second by Mitchell Nickerson to approve Resolution #2023-
102. Roll Call: Ayes: Jack Sheard, Maggie Mendoza, Mark Stelk, Jason Conley, Mitchell
Nickerson, Mike Paulick, Doug Lanfear, and Chuck Haase. Absent: Bethany Guzinski
and Michelle Fitzke. Motion adopted.
#2023-103 — Approving Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for JBA Ventures
Subdivision.
#2023-104 — Approving Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for Eilienstine
Subdivision.
#2023-105 — Approving Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for Platte View Second
Subdivision.
#2023-106 — Approving Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for T&L Atkins
Subdivision.
#2023-107 — Approving Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Award.
Interim Utilities Director Ryan Schmitz reported that the City of Grand Island had been
awarded a formula grant of $116,440 from the Energy Efficiency and Conservation
Block Grant. This grant was to be used toward the purchase of equipment for renewable
energy installations. Discussion was held regarding the process and timeline. Mr. Schmitz
answered questions concerning the AMI meters and explained the billing process.
Motion by Mitchell Nickerson, second by Doug Lanfear to approve Resolution #2023-
107. Roll Call: Ayes: Jack Sheard, Maggie Mendoza, Mark Stelk, Jason Conley, Mitchell
Nickerson, Mike Paulick, Doug Lanfear, and Chuck Haase. Absent: Bethany Guzinski
and Michelle Fitzke. Motion adopted.
#2023-108 — Approving Purchase of a 2023 Expedition for the Police Department from
Anderson Auto Group, Lincoln, Nebraska in an Amount of $53,149.00.
#2023-109 — Approving Transportation Alternatives Program Grant Application.
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9.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
a. Public Hearing on Acquisition of Public Right-of-Way for Claude Road; Faidley Avenue
to State Street; Project No. 2022-P-4 (Starostka Group Unlimited, Inc. — South of State Street,
West of Diers Avenue).
Interim Public Works Director Keith Kurz reported that public right-of-way was needed to
accommodate the Claude Road extension from Faidley Avenue to State Street. The Public Works
Department was proposing a concrete curb and gutter roadway section along with sidewalk,
traffic control, drainage and all other associated improvements needed to complete the project.
Staff recommended. No public testimony was heard.
#2023-110 - Approving Acquisition of Public Right-of-Way for Claude Road; Faidley
Avenue to State Street; Project No. 2022-P-4 (Starostka Group Unlimited, Inc. — South of State
Street, West of Diers Avenue).
Motion by Mike Paulick, second by Mark Stelk to approve Resolution #2023-110. Roll Call:
Ayes: Jack Sheard, Maggie Mendoza, Mark Stelk, Jason Conley, Mitchell Nickerson, Mike
Paulick, Doug Lanfear, and Chuck Haase. Absent: Bethany Guzinski and Michelle Fitzke.
Motion adopted.
b. Public Hearing Concerning Redevelopment Plan for CRA Area No. 34 to Allow for
Redevelopment of Property located South of 13th Street between Diers Avenue and
Moore's Creek drainway in Grand Island, Nebraska (Crane Valley Investments, LLC).
Regional Planning Director Chad Nabity reported that Concord Investments, LLC was proposing
to develop property south of 13�' Street and east of the Moore's Creek drainway for residential
and commercial uses. They were proposing 84 units of housing. Staff recommended approval.
No public testimony was heard. Tim O'Neill, Attorney for Concord Investments, LLC spoke in
support. Discussion was held regarding the maintenance and housing market. Matt Rief
representing Olson reviewed the layout of the development.
#2023-111 — Approving Redevelopment Plan for CRA Area No. 34 to Allow for
Redevelopment of Property located South of 13th Street between Diers Avenue and Moore's
Creek drainway in Grand Island, Nebraska (Crane Valley Investments, LLC).
Motion by Mitchell Nickerson, second by Chuck Haase to approve Resolution #2023-111. Roll
Call: Ayes: Jack Sheard, Maggie Mendoza, Mark Stelk, Jason Conley, Mitchell Nickerson, Mike
Paulick, and Chuck Haase. No: Doug Lanfear. Absent: Bethany Guzinski and Michelle Fitzke.
Motion adopted.
c. Public Hearing on Zoning Change for Properties located at 4030, 4022, 4014 and 4006
Huff Boulevard from R1 Suburban Residential Zone to R3 Medium Density Residential Zone
(Trent Huf fl.
Regional Planning Director Chad Nabity reported that Trent Huff on behalf of Perseverance,
LLC, the owner of property at 4030, 4022, 4014 and 4006 Huff Boulevard located north of Huff
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Boulevard and west of North Road was requesting the zoning change. Staff recommended
approval. No public testimony was heard.
#9926 — Consideration of Approving Zoning Change for Properties located at 4030,
4022, 4014 and 4006 Huff Boulevard from R1 Suburban Residential Zone to R3 Medium
Density Residential Zone (Trent Huf�.
Motion to suspend the rules was moved by Mike Paulick, seconded by Chuck Haase. Roll Call:
Ayes: Ayes: Jack Sheard, Maggie Mendoza, Mark Stelk, Jason Conley, Mitchell Nickerson,
Mike Paulick, Doug Lanfear, and Chuck Haase. Absent: Bethany Guzinski and Michelle Fitzke.
Motion adopted.
Motion by Mike Paulick, second by Mark Stelk to approve Ordinance #9926. Roll Call: Ayes:
Jack Sheard, Maggie Mendoza, Mark Stelk, Jason Conley, Mitchell Nickerson, Mike Paulick,
Doug Lanfear, and Chuck Haase. Absent: Bethany Guzinski and Michelle Fitzke. Motion
adopted.
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REQUEST AND REFERRALS
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RESOLUTIONS
a. #2023-112 — Approving Contract for EMS Billing Services to EMS Management &
Consultants.
Fire Chief Cory Schmidt reported that due to the length of time with the current EMS billing
provider, and Request for Proposal was issues with six proposals received. A committee of City
staff inembers from Fire, Finance, and Legal Department narrowed down the number of
applicants to three. Each of the three finalists were interviewed and the committee chose EMS
Management & Consultants. EMS Management & Consultants would charge the City an amount
equal to 4% fee of "Net Collections" each month. Staff recommended approval. Chris Samia
representing EMS Management & Consultants gave a PowerPoint presentation of how the
system would work.
Motion by Jack Sheard, second by Jason Conley to approve Resolution #2023-112. Roll Call:
Ayes: Jack Sheard, Maggie Mendoza, Mark Stelk, Jason Conley, Mitchell Nickerson, Mike
Paulick, Doug Lanfear, and Chuck Haase. Absent: Bethany Guzinski and Michelle Fitzke.
Motion adopted.
12.
ORDINANCES
a. #9927 - Consideration of Amending Grand Island City Code 4-19 regarding Alcohol
Consumption on City Owned Property.
Assistant City Attorney Stacy Nonhof reported that Grand Island City Code currently prohibits
the consumption or possession of any alcoholic beverage on or in City owned property
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designated as a city park or playground. The changes to this section of Code would add any
"plaza" owned by the City along with allowing alcohol only in certain documented and permitted
situations. There were use agreements for both the Plaza and Heartland Public Shooting Park that
the event organizer would have to comply with for alcohol being allowed. Staff recommended
approval.
Motion to suspend the rules was moved by Mike Paulick, seconded by Maggie Mendoza. Roll
Call: Ayes: Jack Sheard, Maggie Mendoza, Mark Stelk, Jason Conley, Mitchell Nickerson, Mike
Paulick, Doug Lanfear, and Chuck Haase. Absent: Bethany Guzinski and Michelle Fitzke.
Motion adopted.
Motion by Doug Lanfear, second by Jason Conley to approve Ordinance #9927. Roll Call: Ayes:
Jack Sheard, Maggie Mendoza, Mark Stelk, Jason Conley, Mitchell Nickerson, Mike Paulick,
Doug Lanfeax, and Chuck Haase. Absent: Bethany Guzinski and Michelle Fitzke. Motion
adopted.
13.
OTHER ITEMS
a. Strategy Session Regarding City Administrator Selection Discussion.
Motion by Jack Sheard, second by Mike Paulick to adjourn to Executive Session at 8:20 p.m. for
the purpose of a strategy session relative to City Administrator Section discussion Roll Call:
Ayes: Jack Sheard, Maggie Mendoza, Mark Stelk, Jason Conley, Mitchell Nickerson, Mike
Paulick, Doug Lanfear, and Chuck Haase. Absent: Bethany Guzinski and Michelle Fitzke.
Motion adopted.
Motion by Mike Paulick, second by Mark Stelk to return to Regular Session at 8:55 p.m. Roll
Call: Ayes: Jack Sheard, Maggie Mendoza, Mark Stelk, Jason Conley, Mitchell Nickerson, Mike
Paulick, Doug Lanfear, and Chuck Haase. Absent: Bethany Guzinski and Michelle Fitzke.
Motion adopted.
ADJOURN
The meeting was adjourned at 8:55 p.m.
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RaNae Edwards
City Clerk