08/22/2023 Minutes Study�C[TY C?F
GRAND"� ISLAND
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City Council Meeting Minutes
Council Chambers
City Hall
100 East First Street
Study Session (Budget) of August 22, 2023
6:00 PM
1.
CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a Study Session (Budget) 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 August 22, 2023. Notice of the meeting was given in The Grand Island Independent
on August 16, 2023. Mayor Roger G. Steele called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM. The
following City Council members were present: Maggie Mendoza, Bethany Guzinski, Chuck
Haase, Jack Sheard, Mike Paulick, Mark Stelk, Mitchell Nickerson, Doug Lanfear, and Jason
Conley. Councilmember Michelle Fitzke was absent. The following City Officials were present:
City Administrator Laura McAloon, Deputy City Clerk Jill Granere, Assistant City
Administrator/Finance Director Patrick Brown, Assistant City Attorney Stacy Nonhof and
Interim Public Works Director Keith Kurz.
2.
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION
a. Wastewater Division Budget Presentation Update
Interim Public Works Director Keith Kurz reported an updated FY2024 Cash Balance of the
following:
• Projected 2023 Ending Unrestricted Cash Balance: $7,333,156.00
• Projected 2023 Ending Committed Cash Balance: $4,025,885.00
• Revenue: $15,449,000.00
Total Resources Available: $26,808,041.00
• Operating Costs: $10,226,505.00
• Loan/Bond Payments: $4,186,702.00
• Capital Expenses: $4,967,900.00
Total Expenditures: $19,381,107.00
Projected 2024 Ending Cash Balance: $7,426,934.00
b. JackRabbit Run Golf Course Budget Presentation
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JackRabbit Run Golf Course Manager Sadonna Manfull and Devin Kastler reported a market
snapshot of households by income and population by age. Mentioned was comments made by
the customers and their experiences.
Reported was the FY2024 Key Strategies of golf operations:
Golf outings:
• Pricing opportunities of an increase of 10%. This would still be below market
competitors.
• Increase merchandise sales by 7.5% through new product offerings.
Revenue Generation:
• Jackrabbit Run App
• Tagmarshal GPS Units
• Noteefy Reservation System
• Loyalty Program
Sponsorship Recruitment:
• Advertising opportunities with Tagmarshal GPS System
Mentioned was FY2024 Food and Beverage:
Inventory/Revenue Management:
• Weekly inventory and profit and loss statement to evaluate key performance indicators.
• Continued new menu creations
Beverage Cart Services:
• Emphasize upselling and training
• Jackrabbit Run App allows you to order ahead of time
External Event Recruitment:
• Graduation parties, employee retreats, rehearsal dinners, etc.
Mentioned was FY2024 Grounds Maintenance:
• Committed to providing teams with resources to be successful
• Ensure adequate stafiing levels to continue success
• Monitor availability of products
• Monitor inventory
Reported was the gross proiit of 2023 of $768,988 and no net operating income.
Mentioned was the year comparison, rounds was up by 1.4% (370), revenue was up by 10.2%
($95,523), gross profit was up by 8.3% ($68,982), expenses was up by 12% ($94,051) and
EBITDA was down by 46% (-$24,999).
Mentioned was the proposed equipment and improvements for FY2024:
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Maintenance Equipment for an amount of $36,300:
• Pick-up truck with snow blade
• Spin grinder
• Tri-Plex Tee Mower
• Sand Pro (previously approved)
Building Enhancements:
• Clubhouse Study
• Snack Bar Improvements
� Shop Lift in Maintenance Building
On-Course Improvements:
• Replace Submersible Pump for Winter Watering System
• Tree Removal/Planting (Multi-Year Project)
• Maintenance & Restroom Doors, Concrete Pads
• Project to Renovate Lake on Hole #4
• Weather Shelter on Hole #17
• New Tee Box Equipment
Mentioned was 163 Pine trees that will need to be removed over the next 3-5 years and 100 new
trees to be planted over the next 3-5 years.
c. Parks & Recreation Budget Presentation - Capital Improvements & Equipment
Parks and Recreations Director Todd McCoy reported facility data, there was a total of
1,387,300 visitors the last 12 months.
McCoy reported personnel services would increase by 7.53% and was not requesting an FTE.
Operating expenses would increase by 4.80%.
Capital Projects mentioned:
• George Park Irrigation and Field Renovation: $300,000
• Island Oasis Renovation: $250,000
• Skate Park Public Outreach & Conceptual Design: $25,000
• Parks and Recreation Master Plan: $300,000
• Ryder Park Parking Lot Improvement: $950,000
• Ryder Park Restroom: $300,000
• George Park Restroom: $300,000
• Stolley Park Roads and Parking Upgrade: $351,538
• Two Ryder Park Shelters: $65,000
• Sterling Park Backstop: $10,000
• Trail Development: $75,000
• Stolley Park Irrigation: $95,100
• Park Projects Contingency: $100,000
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Capital Equipment carried over from previous FY:
•%2 Ton 2 Wheel Drive Pickup: $40,000
• 3/4 Ton 4 Wheel Drive Pickup: $58,000
• 11'Cut Mower (on order): $92,478.61
• Bucket Lift Truck (on order): $155,669.00
Capital Equipment for consideration:
• Parks ABI Infield Machine: $60,000
• Cemetery Fertilizer Sprayer/Spreader: $26,000
• 11'Cut Mower: $98,000
Mentioned was patching planned for Eagle Scout Park.
d. Final Review of FY24 Budget
Assistant City Administrator Pat Brown reported the City's property tax valuation was
$4,428,831,465, which was an increase of $607,449,832, which was contributed by growth of
$210,323,358. Taxes asked of the City is $12,086,673, which is the same as FY23.
Mentioned was the Public Safety Project Funding of $11,750,000 for the following:
• Fire Station #3 Rebuild - $4,500,000
• Covered Storage & Meeting Space for Police -$2,500,000
• Ladder Truck for Fire - $1,500,000
• Radio/Communication Upgrade - $3,000,000
Mentioned was to use cash reserves for one project at a time or issuing public safety bond. Using
$3,000,000 of cash reserves, issuing public safety bond for $8,750,000, a 10 year bond at 4.08%
interest would have an annual payment of $1,085,000 or a 15 year bond at 4.38% interest would
have an annual payment of $809,000.
3.
ADJOURN
The meeting was adjourned at 7:00 p.m.
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Jil Granere
Deputy City Clerk