3/12/2024 Minutes GcRANDISLAND
City Council Meeting Minutes
Council Chambers
City Hall
100 East First Street
Special Session of March 12, 2024
7:00 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Roger Steele called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
The following City Officials were present: City Administrator Laura McAloon, City Clerk Jill
Granere, Assistant City Administrator/CFO Patrick Brown, City Attorney Kari Fisk and Public
Works Director Keith Kurz.
The following City Council Members were present: Maggie Mendoza,Bethany Guzinski, Chuck
Haase, Jack Sheard, Mike Paulick, Michelle Fitzke, Mark Stelk, Mitchell Nickerson, Doug
Lanfear and Jason Conley.
4. SUBMITTAL OF REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
5. RESERVE TIME TO SPEAK ON AGENDA ITEMS
6. PRESENTATIONS
6.a) AARP Livable Communities Initiative Recognition
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5-Year Recognition
6.b) Grand Island Named Nebraska's Highest-Ranked Metro Area for Economic
Growth
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Economic Development Graphic 2-1
Economic Development Graphic 1-1
2023 Leading Metro Locations Map-1
Tonja Brown presented a plaque to the City of Grand Island being named the Highest-Ranked
Metro Area for Economic Growth. A recent national study has recognized Grand Island as the
fastest-growing metropolitan area in the state of Nebraska, but also as the 22nd-fastest growing
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metro area in the country.
7. CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Bethany Guzinski, second by Doug Lanfear to approve 8) CONSENT AGENDA
excluding 7g. Roll Call: Ayes: Maggie Mendoza, Bethany Guzinski, Chuck Haase, Jack Sheard,
Mike Paulick, Michelle Fitzke, Mark Stelk, Mitchell Nickerson, Doug Lanfear, Jason Conley.
Motion adopted.
7.a) Approving Minutes of the February 27, 2024 City Council Regular Meeting.
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Minutes A
7.b) Approving Payment of Claims for the Period of February 28, 2024 through March
12, 2024 for a total amount of$2,125,031.58.
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7.c) Appointment of Brad Bauer to the Citizens Advisory Review Committee.
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7.d) #2024-61- Approving Lease Agreement with Barry Neidfelt for Storage Building
Parks Division
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Building Pictures
Lease Agreement for Parks Building
Resolution
Lease of building located at 1024 South Adams Street in an amount of$27,000 for a 1 year lease.
7.e) #2024-62 -Approving Award from RFQ for the 2024 Parks&Recreation
Planning Projects, Project#2.
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Bid Summary
Parks Master Plan Agreement
Parks Master Plan Schedule
Resolution
Bid awarded to Confluence from Kansas City, KS in an amount of $181,470.00 plus
reimbursable expenses not to exceed $6,000.00.
7.f) #2024-63 -Approving Adopting Updates to City's Title VI Plan,ADA Policy, and
Language Assistance Plan and Authorizing Title VI Coordinator to Execute and Distribute
Necessary Policies and Documents.
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Title VI Nondiscrimination Plan - 2024 Updates
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Resolution
ADA Policy and Assurances 2024
7.g)#2024-64 -Approving Pole Attachment Agreement with Flock Group, Inc.
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City of Grand Island Flock Pole Agreement
Resolution
Police Chief Kevin Denney discussed the benefits of having the Pole Attachments and the
process of maintaining the videos.
Motion by Mitchell Nickerson, second by Mark Stelk to approve 7.g)#2024-64 -Approving Pole
Attachment Agreement with Flock Group, Inc. Roll Call: Ayes: Maggie Mendoza, Bethany
Guzinski, Chuck Haase, Jack Sheard, Mike Paulick, Michelle Fitzke, Mark Stelk, Mitchell
Nickerson, Doug Lanfear, Jason Conley. Motion adopted.
7.h)#2024-65-Bid Award for Annual Lane Line Striping 2024.
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Bid Summary
Annual Lane Line Striping Contract
Resolution
Bid awarded to Straight-Line Striping, Inc. of Grand Island,NE in an amount of$81,732.00.
7.i)#2024-66-Bid Award for Annual Symbols & Intersection Pavement Markings 2024.
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Bid Summary
Annual Symbols & Intersection Pavement Marking Contract
Resolution
Bid awarded to County Line Striping of Grand Island,NE in an amount of$68,155.00.
7.j) #2024-67- Approving Certificate of Final Completion for Eddy Street Underpass
Rehabilitation; Project No. 2019-U-1.
Engineers Certificate of Final Completion
Resolution
The Diamond Engineering Company of Grand Island,NE had completed project for a total amount
of$1,436,735.24.
7.k) #2024-68- Approving Purchase of One (1) 2025 Model HV607 International Dump
Truck for the Wastewater Division of the Public Works Department.
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1995 IH 8000 Truck picture
2025 Model HV607 Truck picture
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Resolution
Purchase from Hansen International Truck,Inc.of Grand Island,NE in an amount of$150,027.91.
7.1) #2024-69- Approving Amendment No. 1 to Engineering Consulting Services for
Claude Road; Faidley Avenue to State Street; Project No. 2022-P-4.
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Olsson, Inc. Agreement Amendment No. 1
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Amendment No. 1 with Olsson, Inc. of Grand Island, NE for an amount of $648,800.00 for a
revised amount of$1,227,700.00.
7.m) #2024-70- Approving Temporary Construction Easement for Claude Road; Faidley
Avenue to State Street; Project No. 2022-P-4 (Timm Autumn Park, LLC- 3720 W State
Street).
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Resolution
Exhibit
7.n)#2024-71-Approving Bid Award for the 2024 Asphalt Resurfacing Project No. 2024-
AC-1.
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Bid Summary
2024-AC-1 Contract-Gary Smith Construction Company, Inc.
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2024 AC-1 Location Map
Bid awarded to Gary Smith Construction Co., Inc. of Grand Island, NE in an amount of
$689,357.85.
7.o)#2024-72-Approving Bid Award for Chip Seal Project No. 2024-CS-1.
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Bid Summary
Contract
Resolution
Bid awarded to Sta-Bilt Construction Company of Harlan, IA in an amount of$200,710.25.
7.p) #2024-73- Approving Bid Award for South Locust Street Paving Improvements-
Highway 34 to Wood River Diversion Bridge; Project No. 2023-P-9.
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Bid Summary
2023-P-9 Contract-Elsbury Construction, LLC
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Resolution
Bid awarded to Elsbury Construction, LLC of Grand Island,NE in an amount of$2,626,321.60.
7.q) #2024-74- Approving Proposal for Demolition of Structures, Removal of Vehicles,
and Rubbish at 3658 S Shady Bend Rd.
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Court Order
RFP Summary
Contract
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Bid awarded to Dobesh Land Leveling,LLC of Grand Island,NE in an amount of$38,092.50.
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
8.a) Public Hearing on Acquisition of Utility Easement - 3665 and 3653 Prairieview St
(Prataria Ventures, LLC)
#2024-75-Approving Acquisition of Utility Easement - 3665 and 3653 Prairieview St
(Prataria Ventures, LLC).
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Resolution
Map
Utility Director Ryan Schmitz reported Prataria Ventures, LLC, requested a new underground
electric service to feed two commercial properties to accommodate the new services.The easement
would allow the department to install, access, operate, and maintain electrical infrastructure at
these locations.
Motion by Chuck Haase,second by Bethany Guzinski to approve#2024-59-#2024-75-Approving
Acquisition of Utility Easement-3665 and 3653 Prairieview St(Prataria Ventures,LLC).Roll Call:
Ayes: Maggie Mendoza, Bethany Guzinski, Chuck Haase, Jack Sheard, Mike Paulick, Michelle
Fitzke,Mark Stelk,Mitchell Nickerson, Doug Lanfear, Jason Conley. Motion adopted.
8.b) Public Hearing on Acquisition of Utility Easement - 3625 Old Potash Highway
(Hornady Family Limited Partnership)
#2024-76 - Approving Acquisition of Utility Easement - 3625 Old Potash Highway
(Hornady Family Limited Partnership).
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Resolution
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Utilities Director Ryan Schmitz reported Hornady Family Limited Partnership (Hornady
Manufacturing) had requested a new underground electric service as part of the plant upgrade
located at 3625 W. Old Potash Highway. The easement would allow the department to install,
access, operate, and maintain electrical infrastructure at this location.
Motion by Bethany Guzinski,second by Mark Stelk to approve#2024-76-Approving Acquisition
of Utility Easement-3625 Old Potash Highway(Hornady Family Limited Partnership).Roll Call:
Ayes: Maggie Mendoza, Bethany Guzinski, Chuck Haase, Jack Sheard, Mike Paulick, Michelle
Fitzke, Mark Stelk, Mitchell Nickerson,Doug Lanfear, Jason Conley.Motion adopted.
8.c)Public Hearing on Redevelopment Plan Amendment—Concerning Amendments to a
Site Specific Redevelopment Plan for CRA Area No. 2 to allow for Redevelopment of Property
located south of Husker Highway and west of Locust Street in Grand Island, Hall County,
Nebraska. (GARK Homes SHV 3V, LLC)
#2024-77- Approving Redevelopment Plan for CRA Area #2 (GARK Homes SHV 3V,
LLC).
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Council Agenda Memo CRA Area 2 GARK Knott
Redevelopment Plan Amendment
Knott Arlene Lake -TIF Application
EXHIBIT B Knott Arlene Lake TIF Application
EXHIBIT C Infrastructure Estimate Knott Arlene Lake Development
School letter knott
Resolution 470
Resolution 471
Resolution 2024-10
Resolution 473 - signed
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Community Development Director Chad Nabity reported GARK Homes SHV 3V, LLC was
proposing to develop properties as residential purposes. The property was zoned as R4 High
Density Residential Zone and are permitted at a maximum of 43 units per acre. The original plan
approved 85 units and the plan was proposing 146 units of housing using workforce housing
provisions. The Hall County Regional Commission approved the proposed amendment at their
February 7, 2024 meeting. Since the developer was now proposing to develop 146 units with
clubhouse and leasing office instead of 85 units,he had to submit a new plan. Staff recommended
approval.
Motion by Chuck Haase, second by Maggie Mendoza to approve #2024-77- Approving
Redevelopment Plan for CRA Area#2 (GARK Homes SHV 3V, LLC). Roll Call: Ayes: Maggie
Mendoza, Bethany Guzinski, Chuck Haase, Jack Sheard, Mike Paulick, Michelle Fitzke, Mark
Stelk, Mitchell Nickerson, Jason Conley.Noes: Doug Lanfear. Motion adopted.
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8.d) Public Hearing on Acquisition of Permanent Drainage Easement for Claude Road;
Faidley Avenue to State Street; Project No. 2022-P-4 (Timm Autumn Park, LLC—3720 W State
Street)
#2024-78- Approving Acquisition of Permanent Drainage Easement for Claude Road;
Faidley Avenue to State Street; Project No. 2022-P-4 (Timm Autumn Park, LLC — 3720
W State Street).
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Resolution
Exhibit
Public Works Director Keith Kurz reported a permanent drainage easement was needed to
accommodate the new Claude Road section from the newly constructed 18th Street to State Street.
Motion by Bethany Guzinski, second by Mark Stelk to approve#2024-78-Approving Acquisition
of Permanent Drainage Easement for Claude Road; Faidley Avenue to State Street; Project No.
2022-P-4 (Timm Autumn Park, LLC — 3720 W State Street). Roll Call: Ayes: Maggie Mendoza,
Bethany Guzinski, Chuck Haase, Jack Sheard, Mike Paulick, Michelle Fitzke, Mark Stelk,
Mitchell Nickerson,Doug Lanfear, Jason Conley. Motion adopted.
8.e)Public Hearing on Zoning Text Amendment Concerning Proposed Amendments to 36-
64.1 R-3SL Medium Density Residential Zone regarding minimum lot area and setbacks for row
houses containing single family or duplex units.
#9966 -Consideration to Amend Chapter 36-64.1of the City Code
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R3-SL Text Change
Orchard Rezone Application
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Motion by Bethany Guzinski,second by Michelle Fitzke to suspend the rules#9966-Consideration
to Amend Chapter 36-64.1of the City Code. Roll Call: Ayes: Motion adopted.
Community Developer Director Chad Nabity reported Hoppe Homes LLC,the developer of the
Orchard Subdivision in Northeast Grand Island had requested an amendment to Chapter 36
Section 64.1 R-3SL Medium Density Small Lot Residential Zone. The requested amendment
would allow them to build a mix of single family and/or duplex units row house lots with a
minimum requirement of 2100 square feet per dwelling unit(a single family dwelling would
require at least a 2100 square foot lot and a duplex would require 4200 square feet).
This amendment would permit both the original requesters and all other property owners in the
R-3SL Zone(s)the same flexibility to provide diverse housing types throughout the district. Staff
recommended approval.
Justin Johnson spoke in favor.
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Motion by Chuck Haase, second by Jason Conley to approve #9966 - Consideration to Amend
Chapter 36-64.1of the City Code. Roll Call: Ayes: Maggie Mendoza, Bethany Guzinski, Chuck
Haase, Jack Sheard, Mike Paulick, Michelle Fitzke, Mark Stelk, Mitchell Nickerson, Doug
Lanfear, Jason Conley. Motion adopted.
9. RESOLUTIONS
9.a) #2024-79 - Approving MicroTlF Application (Expedited Plan) for CRA Area 1-106
N. Locust Street- BZ L.L.0
Community Development Director Chad Nabity reported BZ,L.L.C.was proposing to redevelop
property located at 106 N Locust Street. They were proposing to rehabilitate this property and
continue its existing use as a Law Office. The Nebraska Unicameral approved the use of
expedited reviews of redevelopment plans (MicroTlF)during with the passage of LB 1020 and
had since modified it with the passage of LB 1065 in 2022 and LB531 in 2023.
The goal of this legislation was to make Tax Increment Financing (TIF) more accessible to
individuals that own properties in the oldest parts of rural Nebraska communities. Rural
communities were defined as those communities in a county with a population of less than
100,000. Staff recommended approval.
Gearld Pool spoke in opposition.
Motion by Michelle Fitzke, second by Jack Sheard to approve#2024-79 - Approving MicroTlF
Application (Expedited Plan)for CRA Area 1-106 N. Locust Street-BZ L.L.C. Roll Call: Ayes:
Maggie Mendoza, Bethany Guzinski, Chuck Haase, Jack Sheard,Mike Paulick, Michelle Fitzke,
Mark Stelk, Mitchell Nickerson,Doug Lanfear, Jason Conley. Motion adopted.
9.b)#2024-80-Approving an Amendment to the Redevelopment Contract with
Woodsonia Hwy 281,LLC and the City of Grand Island Community Redevelopment Authority
for Redevelopment of the Conestoga Mall Property related to expansion of the Enhanced
Employment Area.
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Woodsonia Contract
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Community Development Director Chad Nabity reported Woodsonia Hwy 281,the developers
of Conestoga Marketplace, submitted a request to include additional properties near their
development with the enhance employment area subject to the 1.5%occupation tax used to
support the development. These properties include Balz, Wells Fargo and Red Lobster. The
owners of all three properties sent their consent to be included in the enhanced employment area.
Council passed an amended redevelopment plan for the area on November 21,2023 with the
passage of Resolution 2023-307. The CRA approved the amended contract at their meeting on
February 14, 2024.
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Motion by Chuck Haase, second by Jack Sheard to approve#2024-80-Approving an
Amendment to the Redevelopment Contract with Woodsonia Hwy 281, LLC and the City of
Grand Island Community Redevelopment Authority for Redevelopment of the Conestoga Mall
Property related to expansion of the Enhanced Employment Area. Roll Call: Ayes: Maggie
Mendoza, Bethany Guzinski, Chuck Haase, Jack Sheard,Mike Paulick, Michelle Fitzke, Mark
Stelk, Mitchell Nickerson, Jason Conley.Noes: Doug Lanfear. Motion adopted.
10. ORDINANCES
10.a) #9967 - Consideration of Amending Article XI to Chapter 23 of the Grand Island
City Code, Adding Property to the Approved Enhanced Employment Area subject to the
Levy of a Retail Business Occupation Tax for a Redevelopment Project (Conestoga
Marketplace).
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Ordinance
Community Development Director Chad Nabity reported Woodsonia Hwy 281,the developers of
Conestoga Marketplace, submitted a request to include additional properties near their
development within the enhanced employment area subject to the 1.5% occupation tax used to
support the development.These properties include Balz,Wells Fargo and Red Lobster.The owners
of all three properties consented to being included in the enhanced employment area. Council
passed an amended redevelopment plan for the area on November 21, 2023 with the passage of
Resolution 2023-307. Staff recommended approval.
Motion by Bethany Guzinski, second by Michelle Fitzke to suspend the rules #9967 -
Consideration of Amending Article XI to Chapter 23 of the Grand Island City Code, Adding
Property to the Approved Enhanced Employment Area subject to the Levy of a Retail Business
Occupation Tax for a Redevelopment Project(Conestoga Marketplace). Roll Call: Ayes:.Maggie
Mendoza, Bethany Guzinski, Chuck Haase, Jack Sheard, Mike Paulick, Michelle Fitzke, Mark
Stelk, Mitchell Nickerson,Doug Lanfear, Jason Conley. Motion adopted.
Motion by Mike Paulick, second by Mark Stelk to approve #9967 - Consideration of Amending
Article XI to Chapter 23 of the Grand Island City Code, Adding Property to the Approved
Enhanced Employment Area subject to the Levy of a Retail Business Occupation Tax for a
Redevelopment Project (Conestoga Marketplace. Roll Call: Ayes: Maggie Mendoza, Chuck
Haase,Jack Sheard,Mike Paulick,Michelle Fitzke,Mark Stelk,Mitchell Nickerson,Jason Conley.
Noes: Bethany Guzinski,Doug Lanfear. Motion adopted.
10.b)#9968 - Consideration of Changes to City Code Chapter 4 Section 19 "Possession
in Parks Prohibited"
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Ordinance
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Motion by Bethany Guzinski., second by Jack Sheard. to suspend the rules#9968 - Consideration
of Changes to City Code Chapter 4 Section 19 "Possession in Parks Prohibited".Roll Call: Ayes:.
Maggie Mendoza, Bethany Guzinski, Chuck Haase, Jack Sheard, Mike Paulick, Michelle Fitzke,
Mark Stelk, Mitchell Nickerson, Doug Lanfear, Jason Conley. Motion adopted.
City Attorney Kari Fisk reported in February 27th, 2024 Council heard a request to permit
alcohol sales at Ryder Park for certain events. Council was advised that possession of alcohol at
city parks was,with limited exceptions,prohibited by City Code. Based upon the discussions had
during this meeting,the Legal Department has prepared this ordinance which would amend City
Code 4-19 to address this request as well as other oversights identified in Code. This proposed
ordinance would make 3 key changes to City Code:
• It would clarify that City pools and hike/bike trails are to be treated in the same manner
as other city parks and playgrounds for purposes of prohibiting alcohol possession.
• It would clarify that alcohol purchased and consumed at the Jackrabbit Run Golf Course
is lawful.
• It would provide for the lawful purchasing and consumption of alcohol within the
grandstand perimeter of Ryder Park for for-profit adult sporting events in the same manner
as is allowed at the Heartland Shooting Park and the Plaza located in Railside. Staff
recommended approval.
Motion by Bethany Guzinski, second by Maggie Mendoza to approve #9968 - Consideration of
Changes to City Code Chapter 4 Section 19 "Possession in Parks Prohibited". Roll Call: Ayes:
Maggie Mendoza, Bethany Guzinski, Chuck Haase, Jack Sheard, Mike Paulick, Michelle Fitzke,
Mark Stelk, Mitchell Nickerson, Doug Lanfear, Jason Conley. Motion adopted.
11. ADJOURMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:29 p.m.
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Jil Granere
City Clerk